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What to expect
The service at 8:30am is “Traditional” in format, meaning we typically use a Divine Service setting from the Lutheran Service Book (LSB). Special services may use other service settings, such as Creative Worship, Matins, Evening Prayer, etc.
The service at 10:30am is liturgically contemporary led by a praise band.
At the “Traditional” Services, hymns and songs are instrumentally led by organ and piano. Additional instruments, such as flute, may accompany a vocal choir.
At the “Contemporary Service” a praise band will lead the music. Typically, the instruments include acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, piano, vocals, and percussive instruments.
We follow a “come as you are” mindset. Therefore, people dress a variety of ways. Some people wear suits with ties or dresses, whereas you’ll find others in jeans.
Children are welcome and encouraged in worship. A nursery is available with the service streaming live on the TV. There are also age appropriate children’s bags for during worship. These contain books, toys, crayons, and paper for children who like to be a little more active.
During the school year, there is a children’s message. The children will be invited to come forward for a special message geared toward them.
We partake in communion every week. We believe the bread and the wine are Christ’s true body and blood, and in partaking of communion you receive the forgiveness of sins. Those who believe this and are baptized are welcome to partake. The pastors encourage you to introduce yourself before worship to at least inform him that you’d like to take communion.
Gluten-free wafers are available upon request.
Grape juice (dark colored) is available in the individual cups.
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All spots in the half-circle drive nearest the building are handicapped spaces. The rest of the parking lot is available. Our main drive is off Mount Zion Ave, which is open all year. A secondary entrance is off Ontario Dr, which is closed during inclement weather.
As our guest, we want you to feel no obligation to put anything in the offering plate. It is passed for those who are regular attenders of St. Mark. Our service is our gift to you. If you would like to know more, either pastor would enjoy taking you out for coffee (or other beverage).
How do I become a member?
If you are new to St. Mark or consider St. Mark your home church and want to get more involved, then the Exploring Member class is the next step for you! This class introduces you to what the church is all about (globally & locally) by sharing the mission, vision, and purpose of St. mark. You will also learn about our core beliefs, as well as discover what it looks like to connect to your purpose and gifts with the mission of the Church.
You can view our upcoming class dates below. Please click on the even to view the details and register!
NEW MEMBERSHIP CLASSES AVAILABLE!
Call the Church Office for class information.
Location: Fellowship Hall of St. Mark Lutheran Church
It identifies a person as a genuine believer (Ephesians 2:19; Romans 12:2-5)
It provides a spiritual family to support and encourage them in their walk with Christ (Galatians 6:1-2; Hebrews 10:24-25)
It gives them a place to discover and use their gifts in ministry (1 Corinthians 12:4-27)
It places them under the spiritual protection of Godly leaders (Hebrews 13:17; Acts 20:28-29)
It gives them accountability they need to grow (Ephesians 5:21)
A football player without a team.
A soldier without a platoon.
A tuba player without an orchestra.
A sheep without a flock.
A child without a family.
A Christian without a church is an orphan.
Learn (to grow in) – Study God’s Word as individuals and community
Live (to point to) – Showing others how to follow Jesus
Love (to share with all) – Sharing how Jesus transforms your life through serving and stories.
An opportunity to hear the preached Word.
An opportunity for fellowship.
An opportunity to mature as a Christian through Christian education.
An opportunity to use their spiritual gifts to the glory of God and the edification of humankind.
An opportunity to grow in, point to, and share with all the love of God in Christ Jesus.
Receive Baptism in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Attend the Exploring Membership Class.