St. Marks Lutheran Church http://www.stmarksdelaware.com Just another WordPress site Sat, 19 May 2012 15:38:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 SynodFest 2012 http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/2012/05/03/synodfest-2012/ http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/2012/05/03/synodfest-2012/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 00:42:30 +0000 Administrator http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/?p=475
SynodFest is a synod festival for all members of the Southern Ohio Synod. It’s time to come together as one body to celebrate, worship, learn, share, serve and take care of synod business. Won’t you and your family join in the fun? Register online at www.southernohiosynod.org or come to the church office for a hard copy of the registration and to read through the SynodFest brochure. There are so many great activities to choose from, you will want to do them all! To view the newsletter regarding this event, click this link .

SynodFest 2012 takes place June 6-10 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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We recently received a letter from Tenny Shifley, our former Director of Music here at St. Marks. Tenny is announcing his upcoming graduation from the seminary, as well as thanking the many people of St. Marks who steered him in this direction. To view the letter, click this link . We love to hear from our former members!

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Eligibility Criteria:

  • You must be a member of St. Marks for at least one year prior to application.
  • Active participation in the life of the church as you are able.
  • Annual proof of acceptance and enrollment at an accredited college, university or technical school.
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Sunday, April 8th we will celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord with Communion at both Worship Services. There will NOT be an Easter Sunrise Service this year however, there will be an Easter Breakfast between Worship Services (during the Sunday School hour). We will have our traditional “flowering of the cross” with live flowers. For the Flowering of the Cross we ask our members to bring flowers, hopefully from their own garden, to be placed on the cross. The cross is always a beautiful reminder of the day and God’s creation.

The worship Team and some great volunteers will be providing the food.

]]> http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/2012/03/03/easter-at-st-marks/feed/ 0 The Science, Theology and Politics of Climate Change and Care of Creation http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/2012/02/10/the-science-theology-and-politics-of-climate-change-and-care-of-creation/ http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/2012/02/10/the-science-theology-and-politics-of-climate-change-and-care-of-creation/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:47:11 +0000 Administrator http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/?p=234 The Science, Theology and Politics of Climate Change and Care of Creation

Sunday Morning Adult Education Forum 9:10 – 10:15 a.m

Program Faculty

Louis Iverson, PhD, Biology, Fulbright – Hayes Scholar,University of York,England. Current Research on Climate Change Impact, USDA

Skip Cornett, BA, MA Political Science, M.Div. LutheranSchool of Theology atChicago

Lana Lowary, BS Zoology, OSU, Biology Teacher,Olentangy High School

February Adult Education Forum Calendar

Today – Theology of Creation, Dominion and Care of  Creation – Skip Cornett

February 19th – Religious Education and Care of Creation – Lana Lowary

February 26th – What to Do – Education for Advocacy – Joint Faculty

]]> http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/2012/02/10/the-science-theology-and-politics-of-climate-change-and-care-of-creation/feed/ 0 Studying Christian Peacemaking in the Holy Land http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/2012/02/10/studying-christian-peacemaking-in-the-holy-land-3/ http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/2012/02/10/studying-christian-peacemaking-in-the-holy-land-3/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:00:19 +0000 Administrator http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/?p=214 On every Monday evening in March, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Pastor Skip and will be leading book study about the church’s peacemaking ministry in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The book to be studied will be Christians and a Land Called Holy: How We Can Foster Justice, Peace and Hope.The book’s authors are Charles P. Lutz and Robert O. Smith.

Participants will choose sections or chapters of the book to present to the group. The goal is to read the chapter or section and identify 3 – 5 important or interesting ideas from that section of the book. Participants will present their findings briefly and others will join into the discussion. Additional discussion can take place through the e-mail connection too. Participants are also welcome to offer their chapter highlights in pairs. Pastor Skip, who has expertise in this area, will supplement and expand on information as needed.

To register for this book study group, complete the form and return it to St. Mark’s with payment enclosed. Payment covers the cost of the book and the evening hospitality. We will mail the book to you or you can arrange to pick it up at the church office.

]]> http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/2012/02/10/studying-christian-peacemaking-in-the-holy-land-3/feed/ 0 Join Pastor Skip for a special book study group throughout March http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/2012/02/10/join-pastor-skip-for-a-special-book-study-group-throughout-march-2/ http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/2012/02/10/join-pastor-skip-for-a-special-book-study-group-throughout-march-2/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:03:07 +0000 Administrator http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/?p=204 On every Monday evening in March, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Pastor Skip and will be leading book study about the church’s peacemaking ministry in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The book to be studied will be Christians and a Land Called Holy: How We Can Foster Justice, Peace and Hope. The book’s authors are Charles P. Lutz and Robert O. Smith.

Participants will choose sections or chapters of the book to present to the group. The goal is to read the chapter or section and identify 3 – 5 important or interesting ideas from that section of the book. Participants will present their findings briefly and others will join into the discussion. Additional discussion can take place through the e-mail connection too. Participants are also welcome to offer their chapter highlights in pairs. Pastor Skip, who has expertise in this area, will supplement and expand on information as needed.

To register for this book study group, complete the form and return it to St. Mark’s with payment enclosed. Payment covers the cost of the book and the evening hospitality. We will mail the book to you or you can arrange to pick it up at the church office.

]]> http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/2012/02/10/join-pastor-skip-for-a-special-book-study-group-throughout-march-2/feed/ 0 The Science, Theology and Politics of Climate Change http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/2012/02/01/the-science-theology-and-politics-of-climate-change/ http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/2012/02/01/the-science-theology-and-politics-of-climate-change/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:28:11 +0000 Administrator http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/?p=185 An Adult Sunday School Series

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church is privileged to have three people with expertise in different areas around the question of climate change and our responsibility as people of faith to get involved in the stewardship and care of creation.

Louis Iverson, PhD from the University of North Dakota who also studied at the University of York in England as a Fulbright Hayes Scholar. Louis has studied the date on the impact of climate change for the US Dept of Agriculture for many years.

Lana Lowrary, a teacher at Olentangy High School is a specialist in zoology and education. She is well qualified to lead us in a discussion of the role of religious education in the stewardship and care of creation.

Pastor Skip Cornett has worked for many years on the theology of creation, and the role of the church as an advocate for the environmental stewardship.

Join us on Sunday mornings in February at 9:10 a.m. for a series of challenging presentations and discussion on the topic of environmental stewardship and the care of creation.

February Adult Education Calendar

Feb. 5 – Climate Change? Environmental Crisis? Looking at the Data – Louis Iverson

Feb. 12 – Theology of Creation, Dominion and Care of Creation – Skip Cornett

Feb. 19 – Religious Education and Care of Creation – Lana Lowary

Feb. 26 – What to Do – Education for Advocacy – Joint Faculty

 

]]> http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/2012/02/01/the-science-theology-and-politics-of-climate-change/feed/ 0 191 Years of St. Mark’s in Delaware http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/2012/02/01/191-years-of-st-marks-in-delaware/ http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/2012/02/01/191-years-of-st-marks-in-delaware/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:19:29 +0000 Administrator http://www.stmarksdelaware.com/?p=173 St. Mark’s Lutheran Church recently celebrated our 191st birthday – here are a few pictures!

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