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M A K I N G O U R
M A R K
S p e c i a l
p o i n t s o f
i n t e r e s t :
Usher
Training
Pastor’s
Message
Rummage
Sale
Blessing of
the Animals
Calendar
Operation
Christmas
Child
Financial
Update
Education
Events
Birthdays
Saint Luke came to our aid last year when we awaited the remodeling of our church and they welcomed us into worship.
Now, we return the hospitality; hosting them with Bishop Lull leading us and staying for fellowship.
It’s all about celebrating, not only our history, but our future!
Let’s fill the Church!
CELEBRATION
SUNDAY!
St. Luke Lutheran
will join us for
worship and
brunch!
Special Guest
Preacher,
Bishop
Patricia Lull
REFORMATION SUNDAY, OCT 30TH
By popular demand!
Larry Raasch, our head
usher and keeper of
“The Usher Book” will
lead us after service on
Oct 23rd through the
process of Ushering and
greeting folks on Sunday
mornings.
From greeting, collecting
the offering and working
the lights, Larry will
answer all questions you
come up with!
Current and future
ushers welcome to
attend!
U s h e r T r a i n i n g & R e f r e s h e r
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St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church
A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
Pastor
Walter A. Wietzke
550 West Seventh St.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55102
E-mail [email protected]
Website www.saintmark.info
Sunday Worship
9:30 am
Holy Communion is celebrated the 1st Sunday of each month
Fellowship / Education Hour
after service
Have a question? Concern?
Office: (651) 224-0228
Executive Committee
President Jackie Brueggemann 651-291-7960
Secretary Mary Miller 651-483-0671
Treasurer Nancy Redlin 612-270-7127
Cong Liaison Candy Petersen 651-249-1981
Committee Chairs
Liturgical Liaison Mary Fashner 651-210-0767
Education Lisa Weicht 651-442-4289
Property Holly Goldschmitz 651-283-2804
Evang/Mission Robin Martinson 651-483-4429
Worship Dianne Testa 651-227-4047
Church Staff
Kath Hillier [email protected] Volunteer Coord.
Ann Blumer-LaMotte Christian Ed
Bonnie Jellinek Organist
Julia Jackson Bookkeeper
Martin Brueggemann Choir Director
Holly Goldschmitz Secretary
Carol Gall & Janet Blair Custodians
The setting for this verse opens with the fact that Peter didn’t know
how to face people who were foreigners and of a different faith. He
felt prejudice. When, the centurion, Cornelius, a foreigner (from
Rome), as well as a civil servant (like a soldier or "police officer") met
Peter - this story reveals a new opportunity for how to relate to each
other. Both of them overcame doubts and prejudices and they ended
up serving, not only each other, but their communities. Their story is
now ours.
We learn from History!
We also want to learn how to engage with others, especially our
"centurions", with a Godly purpose and with Good Will. We do so to
bring about a better understanding of how to be good citizens and
how our local police can be sensitive to our needs.
On Oct. 9th, we have the opportunity to meet with the St. Paul Police
K-9 unit at their Drill Field. Officer Friendly will engage our Sunday
School.
Then on a Friday - (to be determined in the next few weeks) we will
have a follow-up Town Hall/Parish meeting to meet again our local
"centurions" to better the relations of police and neighbors from our
common source of faith. All neighborhood churches are invited.
Pastor Walt
P a s t o r ’ s F a l l M e s s a g e
It was said to Peter, "Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man well-spoken of by the people, by God’s call - sends for you to come to his house and so to hear a message from you." …Peter said: "I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality, but in every nation the man who fears God and does what is right is welcome to Him.” Acts 10: 22
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There are many opportunities for involvement
in the Rummage Sale!
From the set-up and pricing to helping arrange merchandise,
working the sale, meeting the neighborhood characters,
working the snack bar or helping with the clean up it’s always
interesting and we really have a good time together doing it!
Please come and help for ONE TASK during this years
sale, it will make all the difference for us and you might
be pleasantly surprised by how much fun it is.
A bonus to helping is pre-shopping the sale...
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W E N E E D :
V o l u n t e e r s a n d
M e r c h a n d i s e
Accepting merchandise donations 9/25– 10/5
R U M M A G E S A L E
SALE
Collectables
Fall and
Winter
Clothing
Household
Goods
Jewelry
Knick Knacks
Children’s
Toys
Furniture
Tools
Books
Shoes
Lawn &
Garden
Holidays
Bake Sale &
Snack Bar
Thurs. OCT 6 8am– 6pm
Fri. OCT 7 8am– 6pm
BAG SALE Fri. 4pm $5/bag
BAKE SALE ITEMS ARE
NEEDED FOR THE SALE
Sunday, Oct 2 after service.
We will remove the round tables and put up the
rectangle ones in the Social Hall and Sunday
School Wing. Put away the coffee cups and piano.
That’s all for Sunday, go enjoy your day!
Mon. Oct 3rd 8am- 7pm Set up and unpack.
Tue. Oct 4th 8am- 5pm Set up and unpack.
Wed. Oct 5th 8am- 7pm Set Up, unpack,
pricing, testing and fine tuning.
SALE DAYS Thursday and Friday
8am– 6pm We need lots of folks to help early
morning both days, on the sale floor and register.
Extra help on Friday after 4pm for the bag sale.
CLEAN UP
Saturday morning 8am– 2pm
The more help we get, the sooner things are done.
R u m m a g e W e e k T i m e l i n e
Bake Sale
Items are
needed and
appreciated
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S U N M O N T U E
2 Communion
9:30am Service
10:30am Sale Set Up
12:00pm FAL Service
3
Sale Set Up 8a– 8p
4
6:00pm AA
Sale Set Up 8a-5p
9
9:30am Service
10:30am Fellowship & K9 Outing
12:00pm FAL Service
10
11
6:00pm AA
16 9:30am Service
10:30am Fellowship & This Old Horse
12:00pm FAL Service
17 18
6:00pm AA
23 9:30am Service
10:30am Fellowship & Harvest Party
12:00pm FAL Service
24
3:00pm– 7:00pm
Loaves & Fishes
25
6:00pm AA
30
9:30am Joint Service w/ St. Luke
10:30am Fellowship 12:00pm FAL Service
31
Have a safe
Halloween!
Nov 1
6:00pm AA
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W E D T H U F R I S A T
5 8:30am Bible Study
Sale Set Up
8a– 8p
6 SALE
8am– 6pm
7-9pm Square
Dance
7 SALE
8am– 6pm
1/8 1– 9:00am Altar Guild 8– Clean Up 8am– 2pm 6-9pm Sq. Dance
12 8:30am Bible Study
13
7-9pm Square
Dance
14
15
19 8:30am Bible Study
20
7-9pm Square
Dance
21
22
26 8:30am Bible Study
27 7-9pm Square
Dance
28
29
Mena/ Charez
5:30pm
2 8:30am Bible Study
7:00pm Choir
3
7-9pm Square
Dance
4
5 10:00am Altar Guild
We will continue to collect items of your choice.
Please have your completed boxes or shoebox items to church
by November 5th.
Packing day will be on November 6th after the church service.
Don’t like shopping, please consider a donation to help with shipping
cost. ($7.00 per box we pack) Make check out to “Operation
Christmas Child “ Funds from African Basket and Widow Jar (Aug-
Oct) will also be used to help with shipping cost.
If you want to take it a step further St. Mark will be helping at the
Processing Center again this year, There are only 8 processing centers
across the US and one happens to be in MN. We have reserved 10
spots for Friday November 25th from 7:00-10:00pm (will car pool
from Church) As of the newsletter only 5 spots remain so if you want
to a part of the fun you must register.
Please contact Robin Martinson [email protected] 651 983 0375 On how to be a part of the action (All volunteers must be at least 13 years of age) It’s a great way to kick off the Holiday season.
O p e r a t i o n C h r i s t m a s C h i l d
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OCT Usher Reader Fellowship
2 Dan Patsey & Nancy Redlin
Nancy Redlin OPEN
9 John & Rose Cook Myra Larson Mary Miller
16 Brueggemann Family Gary Brueggemann
OPEN
23 Rick & Candy Petersen
Candy Petersen Jerry Smith Shirley Such
30 Reformation Day joint service with St. Luke held at St. Mark. Bishop Lull preaching with a special meal following
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Join us on Oct 9th after service as we head out for a
field trip to the SPPD elite K-9 unit’s kennel and
training field.
We will depart the church at 10:30am in car pools,
returning to the church around 12:15pm.
Please let Ann Blumer-LaMotte know if you plan on
attending to organize car pools.
O c t 9 t h v i s i t t h e K - 9 u n i t
O c t o b e r 1 6 t h a d u l t s a n d k i d s w i l l v i s i t T h i s O l d H o r s e i n H a s t i n g s . P l e a s e s e e A n n o r L i s a W e i c h t f o r c a r p o o l .
E d u c a t i o n i n O c t o b e r
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Week of Oct 2-8
Marge Sayers
Courtney Bremer
DJ Meldahl
Kathy Klemetson
Week of Oct 9-15
Dorothy LaFrooth
Celestian Breimhorst
Jaden Mlenar
Jason Jackson
Cletus Togba Jr
Mary Alice Geib
Week Of Oct 16-22
Dean Meldahl
James Arnold
Week of Oct 23-31
Terry Ford
Lisa Weicht
Nancy Redlin
Many thanks to every one for the many
cards, thoughts and prayers following the
death of Jim.
Your outpouring of support is so
appreciated!
Linda Robinson
H a p p y O c t o b e r B i r t h d a y s !
A T h a n k y o u f r o m L i n d a R o b i n s o n
T h a n k s t o a l l t h e f o l k s w h o
j u m p e d i n a n d h e l p e d o u t
w i t h God’s Work. Our Hands. O n
S u n d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 1 t h !
I t w a s g r e a t t o g e t o u t i n t h e
c o m m u n i t y w i t h o u r
p r e s e n c e !
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