- St. Mark`s Lutheran Church
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- St. Mark`s Lutheran Church
ReMarks From St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 81 Main Street ● Pennsburg, PA 18073 ● 215-679-9015 ● Charles E. Romanowski: Pastor February/March 2015 LENT begins with our Ash Wednesday Service on February 18th, 7:30 PM with a service of Holy Communion and the Imposition of Ashes. MID-WEEK LENTEN SERVICES St. Mark’s will once again partner with other churches in the valley for Mid-Week Lenten services. All services will begin at 7:30 PM, followed by light refreshments and conversation. This year’s theme is: “The Parables of Lent”. Location and dates appear below. February 25th, Palm Schwenkfelder Church March 4th, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church March 11th, Pennsburg United Church of Christ March 18th, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Red Hill March 25th St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sumneytown Come and join us for this series which will focus on a biblical parable that connects to Lenten themes. HOLY WEEK: We will begin with Palm Sunday services on March 29, weather permitting, gather outside and process inside with our palm, singing “All Glory Laud and Honor.” Maundy Thursday, April 2, we will begin the evening with a Seder meal at 6:00 PM in our social room, followed by a Service of Holy Communion and the stripping of the altar. Good Friday, April 3, we will again participate in The Stations of the Cross with the Ministerium at 12 noon; followed by a worship service at St. Mark’s at 1:00 PM. Our traditional Tenebrae Service will be held at 7:30 PM that evening. FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH COMMUNION SERVICES: This once a month afternoon service, begun last September, meets at 2:30 in the afternoon and runs about 30 minutes. Two hymns are sung, one or two scripture readings, and a “Thought for the Day” by Pastor Chuck are included. It’s a wonderful service for those who cannot make it to a morning service or perhaps cannot sit longer than a half hour. Future First Sunday of the Month services will be held on February 1, March 1, April 12 (second Sunday of the month), May 3 and June 7. All are welcome! CHURCH COUNCIL OFFICERS were nominated and elected at Church Council’s reorganizational meeting on January 5th. They are Pete Reigner, President; Diane Mohr, VicePresident; Chrissy Hoffman, Secretary; Tom Putera, Treasurer; and, Sally Wimmer, Assistant Treasurer. Our new youth representative is Noah Fresa. Church Council members were installed at the 10:15 AM service on January 11th. First Monday Community Meal: February 2nd and March 2nd 2015, 6:00 pm – Pennsburg, UCC. Everyone is invited – open to all – and free to everyone! PAGE 2 REMARKS FROM ST. MARKS FEB/MAR 2015 NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2014 ATTENDANCE & GENERAL GIVING November 2, 2014 ············· 154 ·························· $2,454.00 November 9, 2014 ············· 178 ·························· $4,038.01 November 16, 2014 ············ 138 ·························· $2,426.00 November 23, 2014 ············· 147 ·························· $1,613.00 November 30, 2014 ············· 146 ·························· $2,699.80 Total general income for the month of November including mail-ins but not special gifts, was $18,838.69. Amounts budgeted are $22,495.00 a month; for a week $5,176.92. December 7, 2014 ············· 156 ·························· $2,402.00 December 14, 2014 ············· 208 ·························· $7,009.00 December 21, 2014 ············ 164 ·························· $2,636.00 December 24, 2014 ············ 393 ·························· $8,011.00 December 28, 2014 ··············· 77 ·························· $1,778.00 Total general income for the month of December including mail-ins but not special gifts, was $$43,747.32 20,385.32 Amounts budgeted are $22,495.00 a month; for a week $5,176.92. Thank you members for your generous contributions during the month of December. We made budget and can continue to service the needs of the Valley and other charities. TRANSFIGURATION (The Last Sunday of Epiphany) When Jesus goes to the mountain with Peter, James and John, He is transfigured. We will celebrate and remember this transfiguration on February 15. Jesus is transfigured by God, and God speaks: “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!” (Mark 9:2-9) We are called to listen to Jesus, and by his teaching, we live our lives as children of God. Jesus lived his life intimately with the disciples. We too are called upon, as part of our stewardship, to live our lives with love and compassion with those whom God has given us. Your generous offerings help us to live and proclaim God’s love at St. Mark’s. – Thank you, Pastor Chuck Mission Team Update - Plans are underway for a trip to the Gulf the week of March 14th – 22nd. There is a home in Moss Point that needs work. Contact the church office if interested in helping with this project. Update from Women of the ELCA: The Bible Study for February will be held February 3rd at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3104 Main Street, Sumneytown. Coffee and treats at 9:30 am. Bible Study at 10:00 am. The next WELCA Meeting will be February 10th at 11:30 am Bring a box lunch. Maribeth Reigner will present a program on her Trip to Alaska. The Bible Study for March will be held at St. Mark’s on March 3rd. We will supply coffee and treats at 9:30 am. Elaine Strimpel will be the presenter at 10:00 am. March WELCA th meeting will be March 10 at 11:30 am. Bring a box lunch. We will have a short meeting then proceed to The Open Link for our Service Project at 12:00 noon. NEWS FROM THE CEMETERY COMMITTEE: Please remove all winter decorations and wreaths from the cemetery by March 1st. Thank you. FEB/MAR 2015 REMARKS FROM ST. MARKS PAGE 3 Inspirations From Pastor Chuck “LENTEN” When you work for the church it seems as if one church season, or to put it another way, it seems as if one holiday runs right into another. I think my staff would agree. In this case, we’ve barely taken down all the decorations in the church, meetings rooms and Sunday School classrooms, then we turn our attention to Lent, Holy Week, and, yes, Easter. Back in Advent, I guess it was early December, I received a packet of Lenten materials. Mind you, we hadn’t yet celebrated the birth of the newborn king, and some company wanted me to start thinking about our Lenten plans here at St. Mark’s. Hey, Christmas music started playing on the radio right after Halloween, so I guess that’s the time we now live in. Now that it’s mid-January as I write this article for our February – March newsletter, I need to turn my attention to Lent, Holy Week and Easter. So I’m going through the materials that came in the packet. Honestly, some of the items are good stuff. For instance, one could order a devotional booklet, titled, “A Wondrous Love” by two renowned authors- Henri J.M. Nouwen and C.S. Lewis. There are even devotional booklets for children and grown-ups. Lenten book marks are available. There are so many items you can purchase to help prepare for Lent. One year there was the pocket cross, with the words of the Lord’s Prayer written on it. The same year had a silver looking coin, recalling Judas’ betrayal of our Lord for 30 pieces of silver. Every year includes daily Bible readings, a way of following the road traveled by our Lord to the cross. I wonder from year to year how effective these materials are in helping one journey through the “Lenten Countdown.” Say, if we purchased each item in the packet I received last December, about 10 items for children, youth and adults, and Kathy mailed them out to you—that would be a couple thousand items by the way, would you have read them? Would they have helped you prepare for Lent? The Lenten Countdown is referring to the forty days—“Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil.” (Luke 4:1-2) What exactly is this Lenten Countdown? Lent is a forty day countdown from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday, the day before Easter. Because Sundays celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, they are not included in the forty days. In the Bible, the number forty appears in the story of the flood, in Israel’s wandering in the wilderness and in the life of Jesus. After his baptism, Jesus was “in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil.” During those forty days Jesus resisted every temptation of the devil. When those forty days and all the days of his earthly ministry were complete, Jesus carried our sins to the cross. During the forty days of Lent, we remember our need for a Savior, repent of our sins and receive the forgiveness (Continued on page 6) PAGE 4 REMARKS FROM ST. MARKS FEB/MAR 2015 Family Ministry Notes Following is a listing of the Family Ministry events for February and March: Sunday, Feb. 1 “Souper” Bowl of Caring Collect Donations following the 8:00 & 10:15 AM Services Proceeds go to Open Link Tailgate Party & Chili Cook Off Following 10:15 AM Service Youth Fund Raiser Sunday, Feb. 8 Congregational Meeting (Following 10:15 AM Service) Tuesday, Feb. 17 Family Ministries Staff Meeting, 7:00 PM Wednesday, Feb. 18 Sunday, Feb. 22 Ash Wednesday Lenten Soup Luncheon, Following 10:15 AM Service Begin Lenten Project (Collect Following Items to Benefit Open Link) 02/22 – Collect Diapers 03/01 – Collect Shampoo & Conditioner 03/08 – Collect Paper Towels & Toilet Paper 03/15 – Collect Laundry Detergent 03/22 – Collect Dish Soap 03/29 – Collect Razors & Shaving Cream Items will be displayed in Church and the Youth will bring them to Open Link on April 14 at 6:00 PM to tour the pantry and learn their procedures. Tuesday, Feb. 24 Life Connections at Frederick Living (Adults/Youth), 6:45 – 8:00 PM Sunday, Mar. 1 Middle School Youth Group Meeting, 9:00 AM (Fill Easter Eggs) Tuesday, Mar. 17 Family Ministries Staff Meeting, 7:00 PM Sunday, Mar. 29 Dawn Palm Sunday Procession FEB/MAR 2015 REMARKS FROM ST. MARKS PAGE 5 “ST. MARK’S TRIVIA CORNER” #6 – TOPIC/Property: Happy Wintertime (brrr!). When was groundbreaking for expansion of an educational building at St. Mark’s? Just wanted to share an e-mail I just received called ‘Stuff you didn’t know #7 – TOPIC/Statistics: you didn’t know’. That’s right – even more trivia. In what year was our first Church Council So I will share two entries that I hope you will initiated? enjoy: #8 – TOPIC/Things: Each king in a deck of playing cards During what events is the tall paschal candle lit represents a great king from history: during church services? Spades/King David; Hearts/Charlemagne; Clubs/Alexander the Great; Diamonds/Julius Answers on page 8 Caesar. And did you know that it is impossible to lick your elbow?? [try it, and keep on trying!] And following are several more St. Mark’s trivia questions. ENJOY! And remember – as of February 1st, there will be just 48 days ‘til Spring. Elaine E. Strimpel #1 – TOPIC/Building: As you exit St. Mark’s and face the balcony, what Bible story is depicted in the stained glass window? #2 – TOPIC/Building: How many windows are there in our church sanctuary? #3 – TOPIC/Cemetery: What type of tree (dedicated to John Hagenbuch) was destroyed by lightning during 2013? #4 – TOPIC/People: How many organists served at St. Mark’s from 1955 until now in 2015 (the last 60 years)? #5 – TOPIC/People: Since what year have the beautiful Advent/Christmas windows created by Richard Freed been placed in our Church School building hallway? Dear Pastor Chuck: Thank you so much for the wonderful service for Oliver. Laurine Cleaver & Family Dear Pastor Chuck: It meant so much to have you come and and sit with us by our Dad’s bed. The service was beautiful. You’re a wonderful man! Best regards – Linda Heffentrager (Heffy) Fretz Thank you to the prayer shawl ministry for remembering me with the lovely shawl. I’ll think of the caring members of St. Mark’s everytime I wrap myself up with it! – Marilyn Markley Thank you very much for the fruit basket. It was appreciated and I enjoyed it! – Mrs. Inkpen Dear Sunday School Students: Thank you for the delicious fruit box and your thoughtfulness. We enjoyed the fruit! – Donald & Elaine Young Thank you to all of the organizers and delivery people for the tasty Thanksgiving Fruit Box. What a surprise when my son brought it to me. It’s a wonderful idea and I do appreciate it! Thanks again – Esther Arner PAGE 6 won for us at the cross. REMARKS FROM ST. MARKS FEB/MAR 2015 Judy Love (Director of Music) and I spend a considerable amount of time planning worship services to help all of you journey through this Lenten Countdown. From Ash Wednesday through every Sunday in Lent, to Maundy Thursday and Tenabrae Services in Holy Week, we try and follow the theme for the day by examining the appointed scripture. It’s my task to write something (a sermon) that is meaningful, inspiring and insightful to you. Hopefully, what I say is something that speaks to where you are in your Lenten Countdown and something that might help you get through the week ahead. Judy, in collaboration with me, chooses the hymns we sing. Hopefully, they, too, will expand on the theme from scripture and whatever I might say in my sermon. Judy spends an immense amount of time searching for the right prelude, offertory and postlude pieces to play. She looks for the most appropriate anthem to be sung by our Adult Choir, and, on occasion, our Children and Youth Choirs. The Hand Bell Choir will add to our overall worship experience when they play. Of course, there is all the rehearsal and practice time involved—all to help you through your Lenten Countdown. All the time and effort by Judy and I in planning meaningful worship experiences is like the materials I received in the mail last December. Would you take the time out of your busy schedule to help us help you in your Lenten Countdown? Think about it. Pastor Chuck SUMMER MUSIC CAMP will be held June 22-26, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This will be our fourth year and the staff is excited to once again work with the youth in “making a joyful noise unto the Lord.” Many of the same things will be offered as in previous years as musical skills are enhanced, as well as an appreciation for music. Parents, youth, mark your calendars now! New members: John and Diane Csekitz and their children Erin and Zachary. They live in East Greenville and joined the church on December 21st. John is a automation engineer and Diane has a background in chemistry and loves skiing. Erin is participating in our confirmation program and Zachary attends Sunday School. Welcome to St. Mark’s! Vox Celestium Concert On April 26 there will be a concert presented by Vox Celestium Chorus and Orchestra at St. Mark's at 7 PM. The music by Dan Tuck is all new and based on Mystical Poetry of Hildegard Von Bingen [1098-1179], Meister Eckhart [1260-1328], and Julian of Norwich [1342-1416]. These people were very respected during their time in the church community and their poetry is still poignant today and lend themselves easily to musical interpretation. Dan is assisted by Judith Love in producing the endeavor. The concert is made possible by donations from friends and by a free will offering at the event. Refreshments will be served afterwards. FEB/MAR 2015 REMARKS FROM ST. MARKS PAGE 7 CHRISTMAS GIVING IN REVIEW one last time. St. Mark’s always seems to come through whenever asked to remember others at Christmas, and this year was no exception. Below is a summary of just how generous your response was to my Christmas letter. In all, $12,559 was received; and, we forwarded to: The Open Link (Meals on Wheels, $250; The Open Link, $250) Upper Perkiomen Valley Library Upper Perkiomen Domestic Violence Task Force The Penn Foundation Frederick Living (Benevolence Fund) Silver Springs of the SE Penna. Lutheran Synod Upper Perkiomen Ambulance Bear Creek Camp The Life Center of Eastern Delaware County $500 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $150 $100 $500 In addition, you supported the following last December: The Open Link: 80 Christmas Balls, approximately $20 per gift- $1,600 Pennsburg Manor: Christmas Cheer for residents with little or no family- $960 Homeless Shelter in Delaware County, to help provide some 1,000 homeless children a Christmas gift- about 175 gifts, approximate values, $10 per gift- $1,750 Kaitlyn Berger’s “PJ Project” saw 400 children’s pajamas delivered to the homeless kidsapproximate value, $5 per pair, total value about $2,000 Donations from a Consignment store through Angie Berger, 500-600 items of clothing for children (most of them new), approximate total value of $3,000. The above donations total $9,310- material things that were “priceless” to the recipients… thank you for remembering others at Christmas. Adding the $9,310 to the above $2,500, means we gave $11,810 in money and “goods” to those in need at Christmas. To St. Mark’s Church and Sunday School: For my fruit basket! And a special thank you to Logan for making my basket! To one and all – Happy Holidays – Mrs. Joan Marks Dear Pastor Chuck: I want to thank St. Mark’s Church for the box of fruit that Pat was given. This was a very nice gift and we appreciate it. I also want to thank you for the note that you sent after my dog died. This was very special to us. I also want to tell you how great Elaine Strimpel has been to us. She brings us the Sunday bulletins and monthly newsletter and has become a good friend. We are proud and happy to be members of St. Mark’s church and appreciate that you keep us feeling so close. – Sincerely Elsie Antonio Dear Pastor Romanowski and Parishioners: We would like to take this opportunity to thank you, once again, for the generous contribution at Christmas time. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. Pennsburg Manor Residents and Activity Staff. PAGE 8 REMARKS FROM ST. MARKS FEB/MAR 2015 LOOKING AHEAD: th February 8 , Congregational Meeting following the 10:15 AM Service. A light luncheon will be provided and a free-will offering will be taken to help defray the costs. February 22nd, Lenten Soup Luncheon, 11:30 AM in the Social Room. This will be hosted by WELCA, Church Council and Sunday School; although others will be given the opportunity to prepare their special homemade soup. Look for flyers to sign up in future church bulletins. A free-will offering will be taken and monies forwarded to the ELCA World Hunger Appeal. March 9th, Girl Scout Sunday, 10:15 AM Service April 5th, Easter Sunday! Sunrise Service at the cemetery, 6:30 AM, with 8 & 10:15 AM services of Holy Communion to follow at the church. April 18th, 3:00 PM The Coventry Singers April 19th, Sunday School Easter program, 10:15 AM Service, with the Birthday/Anniversary Social to follow. April 26th, 5:00 PM, Vox Celestium May 3rd, “A” Choir May 17th, First Responder Sunday- Worship and a Pot-Luck Meal to thanks all of our First Responders May 24th, Pentecost, Confirmation. A breakfast for the confirmands and their families at 9:00 AM, followed by a Service of Holy Communion and the confirmation of our youth. June 14th, last day of Sunday School. Father’s Day Breakfast, 9:00 AM (yes, it’s actually one week early, Father’s Day is 6/21; however, June 14th fits the church calendar.) Trivia Answers 1. The Holy Family’s flight into Egypt, and it was presented by the Sunday School 2. 9 3. Pine Oak which was dedicated to Sexton John Hagenbuch 4. 4 = Mrs. Alma Alderfer, Mrs. Diane Kline (nee Wetzel), Mrs. Joan Freed/Smith, Mrs. Judy Love 5. Since 1981/for 33 years, since 2014 6. September, 1960 (55 years ago) 7. The ruling body began at the church’s inception in 1855, 160 yrs. ago. 8. Baptisms, funerals and every Sunday of the Easter season until Pentecost (usually @ 6 weeks). It reminds us that we ALL have the gift of eternal life/the hope of the resurrection into which Christians are baptized & have been brought out of darkness into the light. It also symbolizes the eternal presence of Christ, the light of the world. This was a memorial gift by Dorothy Walbert & covers all future paschal candles as well. Thank you to the member who provided the warm fleece blanket and socks. They will keep me toasty warm on these cold winter nights. You are truly an angel! - Marie Grubb Dear Angel: Thank you for your wonderful gift. I am keeping warm and cozy with the nice fleece throw and socks. I spend a lot of time sitting and they keep me warm. God bless you for this lovely gift. – My Christmas Angel! Edith Golway Dear Pastor Romanowski: I am writing to share my sincere thanks to you and the church for your support of our law enforcement officers in the search for Brad Stone in December. By making your facilities available to us, you made a horrifying experience easier to manage. I speak on behalf of the entire law enforcement community when I say we are all grateful. – Risa Vetri Ferman – Montgomery County District Attorney. FEB/MAR 2015 REMARKS FROM ST. MARKS Children’s Christmas Program Hometown Christmas PAGE 9 PAGE 10 REMARKS FROM ST. MARKS Christmas Eve Services FEB/MAR 2015 FEB/MAR 2015 REMARKS FROM ST. MARKS PAGE 11 Cancellation of church services due to inclement weather? Tune to WFMZ-TV Channel 69 Updated information regarding cancellation of church services or activities due to inclement weather will also be available on the church/office answering machine. PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE WHEN: a member of your family is admitted to the hospital so visits can be made. a member is discharged from the hospital. a new baby arrives in your family. a member of your family leaves home for college, military service, or to establish a new residence. your home phone number, email address and/or your mailing address is changed. 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 11:30 am Congregational Luncheon/Meeting 11:30 am Youth Choir 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 11:30 am Youth Choir 11:30 am Lenten Soup Luncheon/World Hunger B/A Social 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 7:00 pm Church Council 5:00 pm Children’s Choir 6:15 pm Girl Scouts 9:00 am Blankets 11:30 am PC Pub Bereavement Group 5:00 pm Children’s Choir 6:15 pm Girl Scouts 7:30 pm Ash Wed Ser. 1:00 pm Golden Agers 18 5:00 pm Children’s Choir 6:15 pm Girl Scouts 9:00 am Blankets 11 25 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 5 Thu 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 6:30 pm Handbells 8:00 pm Adult Choir 26 6:30 pm Handbells 8:00 pm Adult Choir 9:30 am Mom’s Club 19 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 6:30 pm Handbells 8:00 pm Adult Choir 12 1:00 pm Golden Agers 5:00 pm Children’s Choir 6:30 pm Handbells 6:15 pm Girl Scouts 8:00 pm Adult Choir 4 Wed 24 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 7:00 pm Family Ministry 17 6:00 pm Relay for Life 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 11:30 am WELCA 10 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 3 Tue ~ February 2015 ~ 28 21 Happy Valentine’s Day 14 1:00 pm – Baby Shower 7 Sat More Calendars with US Holidays: Mar 2015, Apr 2015, PDF Calendar 27 20 13 6 Fri Mar 2015 ► REMARKS FROM ST. MARKS 22 8 & 10:15 am Worship 23 11:30 am Youth Choir 158 & 10:15 am Worship 16 9 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 8 8 & 10:15 am Worship Pastor/Dawn Workshop Pastor/Dawn Workshop Return 11:30 am Youth Choir 1:00 pm NARC 2:30 pm Service Mon 2 Sun 1 8 & 10:15 am Worship ◄ Jan 2015 February 2015 PAGE 12 FEB/MAR 2015 PAGE 13 REMARKS FROM ST. MARKS FEB/MAR 2015 8 AM-Noah Fresa 10:15 AM- Jacob Bardsley, Lindsey Henry 8 AM-Noel Fresa 10:15 AM- Savanna Butz, Jenna Folk 8 AM-Lance Templeton 10:15 AM-Andrea Clutter, Jackson Gray 8 AM-Noel Fresa Acolytes FEBRUARY 2015 Date 1 8 15 22 10:15 AM-Grace Haldeman, Shelby Livingstone Crucifer 10:15 AM-Sylver Reynolds 10:15 AM- Keegan Fonder 10:15 AM- Charissa Baysinger 10:15 AM-Taylor Wismer Ushers 8 AM-Amy Hagenbuch Lay Readers Helper List Greeters 8 AM- Church Council 10:15 AM-Kathy Romanowski If you are unable to serve on your scheduled date please find a substitute or call Pastor Chuck at 215679-9015. He prefers that you take the responsibility of finding a substitute. 8 AM-Barbara Hentz, Michelle Mikolai 10:15 AM-Church Council 8 AM-Bob & Renae Morris 10:15 AM- Michael & Julia Slotter 8 AM-Bonnie Gillespie, Barbara Lutz 10:15 AM Jacob & Delores Kline 8 AM-Ed & Ferne Garis 10:15 AM-Barbara Bieler, Anna Franzone, Harold & Doris Hieter 8 AM-Bob & Renae Morris 10:15 AM- Ann Bauman, Bob & Lucy Kern, Ken Mohr 8 AM-Liz Afflerbach, Hannah Fresa 10:15 AM-Karen Mengel, Jeff Needs, Jeff & Megan Sell 8 AM-Judy Oberholtzer, Betty Schuler 10:15 AM-Sally Bauman 8 AM-Renae Morris 10:15 AM-Carol May 8 AM-Claudia Kulp 10:15 AM-Kathy Romich 8 AM-Renae Morris 10:15 Monica & Garrett Haworth 10:15 AM-Gerald & Susan Harpel 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 1:00 am Baby Shower 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 7:00 pm Church Council 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 11:30 am PC Pub Bereavement Group 11:30 am Youth Choir 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 31 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 24 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 7:00 pm Family Ministry 17 Notes: 5:00 pm Children’s Choir 6:15 pm Girl Scouts 9:00 am Blankets 25 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 6:30 pm Handbells 8:00 pm Adult Choir 26 6:30 pm Handbells 8:00 pm Adult Choir 9:30 am Mom’s Club 5:00 pm Children’s Choir 6:15 pm Girl Scouts 19 1:00 pm Golden Agers 27 20 AGO Quimby Regional Competition 13 6 Fri 28 21 AGO Quimby Regional Competition 14 7 Sat More Calendars with US Holidays: Apr 2015, May 2015, PDF Calendar AGO Quimby Regional Competition 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 6:30 pm Handbells 8:00 pm Adult Choir 18 5:00 pm Children’s Choir 6:15 pm Girl Scouts 9:00 am Blankets 12 6:30 pm Handbells 8:00 pm Adult Choir 5 Thu Apr 2015 ► REMARKS FROM ST. MARKS 29 8 & 10:15 am Worship 30 3:30 pm Valley Choral Concert 11:30 am Youth Choir 22 8 & 10:15 am Worship 23 11:30 am Youth Choir 15 8 & 10:15 am Worship 16 6:00 pm Relay for Life 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 11:30 am Youth Choir 10 11 1:00 pm Golden Agers 5:00 pm Children’s Choir 6:15 pm Girl Scouts 7:30 pm Lenten Service 9:30 WELCA/UM Conf. Bible Study 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 4 Wed ~ March 2015 ~ 3 Tue 11:30 am WELCA 9 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 2 Mon Girl Scout Sunday/Social 8 8 & 10:15 am Worship 2:30 pm Service 11:30 am Youth Choir 1 8 & 10:15 am Worship Sun ◄ Feb 2015 March 2015 PAGE 14 FEB/MAR 2015 PAGE 15 REMARKS FROM ST. MARKS FEB/MAR 2015 8 AM-Lance Templeton 10:15 AM-Charissa Baysinger, Shelby Livingstone 8 AM-Noel Fresa 10:15 AM- Jacob Bardsley, Sylver Reynolds 8 AM-Noah Fresa 10:15 AM- Jenna Folk, Lindsey Henry 8 AM-Noel Fresa 10:15 AM-Andrea Clutter, Jackson Gray 8 AM-Lance Templeton Acolytes MARCH 2015 Date 1 8 15 22 29 10:15 AM-Andrea Clutter, Grace Haldeman Crucifer 10:15 AM-Ethan Harris 10:15 AM- Keegan Fonder 10:15 AM- Savanna Butz 10:15 AM-Taylor Wismer 10:15 AM-Sylver Reynolds Helper List If you are unable to serve on your scheduled date please find a substitute or call Pastor Chuck at 215679-9015. He prefers that you take the responsibility of finding a substitute. 10:15 AM-Church Council 8 AM- Church Council 8 AM-Donna Ney 10:15 AM-PattyAnn Baver 8 AM-Bob Morris Lay Readers 10:15 Paul & Charlotte Moser 8 AM-Ferne Garis, Harold Schultz 10:15 AM-Girl Scouts Ushers 8 AM-Judy Oberholtzer, Betty Schuler 10:15 AM-Girls Scouts 8 AM-Elaine Strimpel Greeters 10:15 AM Girl Scouts 8 AM-Dave & Pam Craig 8 AM-Dennis & Alverta Laubach 8 AM-Barbara Hentz, Michelle Mikolai 8 AM-Amy & Bonnie Hagenbuch 10:15 AM-Chalmers & Carolyn Hallman, Frank & Lisa Sell 8 AM-Amy Hagenbuch, Elaine Strimpel 8 AM-Sally Wimmer 10:15 AM-Liz Cooney 8 AM-Barbara Thomas 10:15 AM-Joan Brunner 10:15 AM-Juanita Bittenbender, Carol Gressley 8 AM-Bob & Renae Morris 10:15 AM-Gracie Cooper 10:15 AM- Gil & Linda Ebright, Don & Jen Pyne 8 AM-Bob & Renae Morris 10:15 AM-Ron & Dawn Harris, Paul & Charlotte Moser 10:15 AM- Pete & Maribeth Reigner 10:15 AM-Stanley Brunner, Christine Hoffman PAGE 16 REMARKS FROM ST. MARKS FEB/MAR 2015 SERVING IN HARM’S WAY: Our sympathy & prayers go out to the families of Darren Kern – son of Mark & Wendy Russell C. Thomas – Date of Death 12/30/14 Kern Catherine Louise Hoffman – Date of Death Douglas Needs – son of Jeffrey & 01/01/15 – non-member Annette Needs Vera Boykin – Date of Death 01/13/15 ST. MARK’S PRAYER LIST “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” ≈ Philippians 4:6 James Borchelt Travis Cook Michael Gaugler Marty Hickman Ray Kramer Tom Mikolai June Pickering Rick Robinson Edith Weisbecker Pat Borneman Gary Eckard Ron Harris Patti Hurchalla Rev. Ronald Krick Joan Noon Harold Reigner Father John Scarcia Bill Cameron Florence Fosbenner Charles Herb Marie Jones Richard Leh Dolores Pennypacker June Reigner Kathleen Styer Members, please help us update our Prayer List - Additions and those whose names can be removed – please notify the Church Office. Church office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM [Office closed Monday & Friday in July & August] Office phone: 215-679-9015—Office Fax: 215-679-7188 Email: [email protected] Web: www.StMarksPennsburg.com Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod Web: www.ministrylink.org Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Web: www.elca.org Who’s Who at St. Mark’s Pastor: Rev. Charles E. Romanowski Pastor Emeritus: Rev. William A. Fluck Director of Family Ministries: Dawn Harris Director of Music: Judith A. Love Council Members Council President: Pete Reigner Vice-President: Diane Mohr Secretary: Christine Hoffman Treasurer: Tom Putera Asst. Treasurer: Sally Wimmer Youth Representative: Noah Fresa Stanley Brunner, Bonnie Gillespie, Charlie Greulich, Paul Hausmann, Karen Keller, Donald Pyne, Jeffrey Sell, Lisa Sell, Ryan Sloyer Administrative Assistant: Kathleen Romich Sexton: Maureen Edelman Assistant Sexton: Dennis Laubach Cemetery Caretaker: Dennis Laubach Acolyte and Crucifer Director: Elizabeth Afflerbach Greeters Coordinator: 8:00 AM: Karen Keller 10:15 AM: Carla Hausman Lay Readers Coordinator: Joan Brunner Ushers Coordinator: 8:00 AM: Elaine Strimpel 10:15 AM: Barbara Bieler President of WELCA: Diane Mohr Altar Guild President: Bonnie Gillespie ReMarks Editor: Julie O’Donnell Photographer: Karen Mengel