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Pastors
Rev. Dr. Mark Hagen
Rev. Scott Stolberg
Rev. Donald E. Lavelle
SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE
8:00 A.M.
Worship service in the Nave
9:30 A.M.
Worship service in the Nave
11:00 A.M.
Worship in Fellowship Hall
Staff Email Addresses
Pastor Mark Hagen
PrHagen@stmarklc.com
Pastor Scott Stolberg
PrStolberg@stmarklc.com
Pastor Don Lavelle
Donald.Lavelle@comcast.net
Melinda Alekna
melinda@stmarklc.com
Dave Blunt
dave@stmarklc.com
Jill Davenport
jill@stmarklc.com
Margaret Dean
margaret@philandmargaret.com
Karen Kammer
karen@stmarklc.com
Kristen Reick
Kreick16@hotmail.com
Jim Tooley
jtht1950@comcast.net
Mary Buzzard
Summerintern@stmarklc.com
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Youth News
Mystery Mission Trip is soon to be revealed! Thirteen youth and four adults will be leaving Sunday morning, July 7….for parts unknown!
Ok, well the leaders know where they are going and their parents know where the youth are going… Come Sunday morning and you may find out where we are going! We will be travelling by vans and volunteering on service projects that involve education and justice. Each youth will make their own breakfast and lunch each day before we go to our service site to volunteer. We will finish our week at Lifest in OshKosh, Wisconsin. Lifest is a day long, Christian concerts, speakers, and learning experience. Please pray for our youth and leaders, for safe travels and experiences that will grow and deepen their faith.
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Youth Save The Date!!
Youth Connect summer events for middle/high school youth.
July 26 - Nerf Night & Hot Dog Roast at GPS Church.
Watch for details on the youth bulletin board.
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Congratulations!
We extend our congratulations to Marissa Paulsgrove and Kent Giardini who will be wed on Friday, July 5 in Rockton.
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Thank you!
Outreach would like to thank Roger Lind, Jeanne & Bob Zeschke and Keith Iverson for preparing and serving 71 guests at Carpenter's Place, June 26. We are looking for additional people willing to help with this ministry. The time and resources invested are priceless to this ministry that changes the lives of so many. Contact Jan Stringer at 815-397-5860 or rninor1@aol.com
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Coming July 28...
'In The Bag Sunday'
This will be our yearly back to school drive with an emphasis on helping the homeless population. Start their year with much needed supplies and uniforms. Start watching for those back to school sales! Pencils, crayons, scissors, glue, fat & skinny markers, spiral notebooks, folders and backpacks. Hint: the Salvation Army store has great deals on school uniform clothing.
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Mark these dates on your calendar!
Rally Day will be held on September 8. The first day of Sunday school will be September 15 at 9:30 A.M.
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Keep Northern Illinois Beatutiful
KNIB is having a clothing drive on Saturday, July 13 from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at all seven former Hilander stores (now Schnuck's).
www.knib.org for more information.
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Council Minutes now on the website.
The last 3 years of council minutes are on the website. www.stmarklc.com.
Click on the box,
Council Minutes. |
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Confirmation News!
A reminder from Pastor Scott: To those who will be confirmed Oct. 27, please remember to get your bible verse in by July 31 and to set up your appointment with Pr. Scott to discuss your Parent-Youth Interchange series. If you have any questions, please contact Pr. Scott. Visit the website to help with finding your bible verse.
www.stmarklc.com.
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The Remains of Summer
July
Although we are barely into the month of July, most of our calendars are full of activities for the rest of the summer. Some events in July that I would like to highlight for you are the July 17th Summer Church Potluck. We will meet at 5:30 in Fellowship Hall.
There are also a couple of chances to serve in the month of July as well.
Saturday July 13th will be the last date this summer that St. Mark has signed up to be part of Habitat for Humanity.
Monday July 15th is an opportunity to be part of the GPS Mobil Food Pantry.
August
August will be the month to get ready for our fall activities. There is one more Summer Church Potluck being scheduled for the month of August and we will also celebrate the return of
Pr. Mark and Naomi from their sabbatical.
Confirmation
I would also like to take a portion of the front page of the MEMO to remind the confirmation students that hope to be part of Confirmation Sunday (October 27th), that they need to be completing their “Parent – Youth Interchange” questions. Those who hope to be Confirmed also need to hand in their confirmation verse to me before September 1st.
July is a great month for confirmands to get these items completed and off their summer “to-do” list.
To those who have youth that will be starting confirmation in the fall, Orientation/Registration dates are September 4th and September 11th. Confirmation begins on September 18th.
Please take a moment to review the material that is found on the website. Simply click the “Confirmation 2013-2014” button on the front page of the St. Mark website. www.StMarkLC.com
Peace,
Pastor Scott
"From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates.;”
- Matthew 24:32-33 (NRSV)
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Remember in Your Prayers:
When you submit names for the prayer list, please let us know the length of time you would like individuals to be listed.)
Our St. Mark Members: Elizabeth Buzzard, Len Hallen, Larry Carlson, Keith Haggestad, Pat Jacobsen.
Our condolences to: the Semmelroth family upon the death of their nephew, Donald Holmes.
Family and friends of St. Mark members: Mae Hullinger, John Wittman, Jeff Ahlstrom, Mary Wilson, Ray Bare, Liesel Landgraf, Margaret Johnsen, Marena Peterson.
Those serving in the military and their families: Dean Barron, David Albaugh, Brandon Ballenger, John Bullington, Kevin Cronin, Timothy Folkers, Kellen Hietpas, Ty Hosler, Philip Light, Sean Sullivan, Patrick Sullivan, Chad Swenson, Dan Waterton, Zach Hayes.
Pastor Mark and Naomi Hagen during this time of sabbatical.
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Outreach Opportunities:
St. Mark work day at the Habitat Houses 7/13. Sign ups continue. All (16 yrs +) are welcome to come. "No Experience Necessary"! Stop by our table, or call Keith @ 815-398-9812.
Help feed the hungry in our community at Grace Lutheran Church, 343 Grand Ave., Loves Park on Monday July 15, August 19 and September 16 at 5:00 P.M. You will help distribute food products from a 'Mobile Food Pantry.' It is outside, so dress appropriately. Come join the fun and feel the love as you support the less fortunate people in our community.
Primetimers News:
Primetimers please note change - breakfast meeting at the Stockholm restaurant is Thursday, July 18 at 8:30 a.m.
"In the Mood" ?????? Watch for the sign up sheet to attend this play at the White Birch Theatre Thursday, August 15. The cost for the play and buffet is $28.00. A trio will present a hit parade of great swing music.
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Altar Flowers:
Please take a minute to check these dates below. These are open dates for you to remember a loved one or in honor of someone special with flowers for our altar. The open dates are: 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/18 or 8/25.
Please let the office know if you would be interested in any of these dates.
The arrangements cost $30 and is a beautiful way to honor that special someone.
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 (Click on the logo to visit Katie's Cup)
Book Club - The July selection is, Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee.
Discussions will be held on Tuesday, July 9th at 7:00 P.M., and repeated on
Thursday, July 11th at 10:00 A.M.
KC Conversations – Lunch & Program: $10 - Program only: $5 katiescupcoffee@gmail.com
Thursday, July 11, 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
‘Understanding Restorative Justice & the Future of Re-Entry Programs in Rockford’
Thursday, July 18, 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
‘Oh, the People We Meet, the Lessons We Learn! - A continuing Katie’s Cup Series focusing on people we meet across the globe: India’
Tuesday, July 23, 7 pm
‘Oh, the People We Meet, the Lessons We Learn! - A continuing Katie’s Cup Series focusing on people we meet across the globe: Europe and the Middle East’
Thursday, July 25, 11:45 - 1:15 pm
‘Update on the Impact of Affordable Health Care in the Rockford Area’
Bunco - Tuesday, July 30th at 6:00 p.m.
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RALM Happenings:
Website – Please check out the RALM website: www.RockfordAreaLutheranMinistries.com for more events and activities happening in the Rockford area churches!
Golf Scramble - The 19th annual event will be Friday, July 12th, 8:00 a.m. Shot Gun Start. Prairie View Golf Course, Byron.
Becca’s Closet – is now closed until Homecoming season. To date, 300 dresses have been distributed in 2013 Dresses, shoes, and accessories are all needed - especially larger sizes. Watch for the sales on Prom dresses!
Midtown SummerFest - Saturday, July 13 from 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. on 7th Street. Fun includes, games, food, music and admission is free!
Please keep the Park PLAYers in your prayers this summer.
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Church Potluck:
July 17, 5;30 - 7:30 P.M.
Come out for a laid back night of food and fellowship as we celebrate the St. Mark community. The evening will open with a short prayer and message from Pastor Scott, followed by a potluck dinner.
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Your Support of St. Mark
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Envelope Offering
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Budget
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Received
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Month of June
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$57,033
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$56,745
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Year To Date
Worship
June 2
June 9
June 16
June 23
June 30
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$355,076
TOTAL
337
281
323
291
281
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$350,687
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Memo Calendar 7-13.pdf (
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