St Mark Lutheran Church
Become who God has created you to be
Beginning Saturday, June 26, 2021, masks are optional in worship!
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Offering (Online Giving):
Hearing and doing Jesus' teaching are going to be the the focus of St. Mark as we participate in the Red Letter Challenge beginning September 11th / 12th.
The Main goals of the Red Letter Challenge are:
- A deeper understanding of our relationship with Jesus
- The receiving of God's forgiveness in your life and the giving of God's grace to others
- Gaining a greater desire for service
- Increasing the spiritual discipline of generosity
- Gaining confidence in the ability to share about what Jesus has done for you
There are many ways to participate:
Attend worship weekly: During the challenge every sermon will emphasize what we will be diving deeper into during that coming week.
Read daily devotions: Everyone will be given a book (free of charge!) that provides daily devotions to challenge us.
Participate in a small group: There will be many small groups throughout the week. The facilitators are looking for people to fill their groups. Click here to indicate your interest in joining a small group and we will find a group that works for you.
Live it out: This is the challenge! And being in a small group will provide the encouragement we all need.
Like a well-worn path, habits are not easy to change or cultivate. They slowly develop after repeated, intentional choices are made and then lived. What a blessing it would be if these goals become habits! This is Jesus' desire for you!
This is Jesus' desire for me! I look forward to entering this challenge with you with an open heart to hear and then do what Jesus teaches.
In Christ,
Pastor Brad Urlaub
Thank you Pastor Brad!
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Please share your message of gratitude with Pastor Brad by clicking on the link below and completing the form. Or, email him directly at: pastorbradurlaub@stmarkjvl.org
Click here to write and send a note of appreciation to Pastor Brad
Vacation Bible School
2021
We had fun learning how Jesus' power pulls us through on the Rocky Railway
Thursday Night Bible Study: Red Letter Challenge
Join us for our weekly Bible study via Zoom every Thursday night at 7:15pm by clicking on the graphic above or here.
For more information, please contact Amy Nelson via e-mail by clicking here.
YouVersion: The Bible Study App
Download the YouVersion Bible App at the App Store (iPhone) or Play Store (Android) on your smart phone and "friend" Pastor Brad Urlaub. New studies begin every 10-15 days. Read and comment on the devotion when it is convenient for you. For more information, contact Pastor Brad at pastor@stmarkjvl.org or 608-754-8115.
What is Grief Share? Click on the video above to find out and sign-up for our 2021 support group sessions.
After the death of a loved one, you may find yourself struggling to cope with your grief. Find healing by joining our GriefShare support group. Each session features a helpful video, small group discussion and a weekly workbook to help you navigate the loss of a loved one.
Sessions are held every Tuesday at 6:30pm. Participants are welcome to join at any time because it's always the right time to get the help you need and address the sorrow you are experiencing.
To sign up for the session, please click here to complete our online registration form. Or, contact the church office by emailing secretary@stmarkjvl.org or calling the office (608) 754-8115.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, events may be conducted online or in person depending on participation levels.
Desiring God's Word?
OUR VALUES
Learn. Live. Love. We are a congregation motivated to Learn how to follow Jesus in order to Live like Jesus, so that His Love is shown to the world around us. In short, it's all about Jesus. St Mark is named after the author of the Gospel According to Mark, and when you read the Gospel, you'll notice it as a Gospel of action.
As compared with Matthew, Mark emphasizes the deeds of Jesus. The deeds of Jesus are by no means isolated from His words; the word is Jesus' instrument in His deeds too; He speaks, and it is done. And Mark, besides giving two longer discourses of Jesus, repeatedly emphasizes the centrality of the word in the ministry of Jesus and the effect of its authority on men. But it is chiefly by His works that Jesus is marked as the Proclaimer and the Bringer of the almighty grace of the kingdom of God, as the anointed King in whom man can trust, the Son of God in whom man can believe. (Adapted from Martin H. Franzmann)
Just as the Gospel According to Mark is one of action, so the congregation of St Mark strives to take what we Learn about Jesus and put it into action in our Lives through Love. Because we believe this, we made it our mission to grow in, point to, and share with all the love of God in Christ Jesus. It begins with His Word (the Bible), turns us to Christ, then moves us toward others. READ MORE
NEW HERE?
The first time walking into a particular church can be daunting or even terrifying. What sort of place is it? Will I recognize anyone? Will I be asked questions I don't know the answers to? Or depending on your previous church experience, the attempt can become too intimidating.
If you are considering attending one of our worship services, we pray you would take the vulnerable step and come check us out!
We hope you connect with Jesus through studying Scripture and worshiping Him. We are a community of Christians caring for each other and serving one another. Our desire is for you to know that you belong in Christ.
When Jesus first came to us over 2000 years ago, He didn't wait for us to clean ourselves up. In fact, He came to clean us up. So, come as you are, and let God do His work! READ MORE
CONTACT US
Have a question? Have a prayer request? Do you just need someone to talk to? Feel free to contact us. We would love to hear from you.
You can contact us by phone, email, or even stop by the building during our office hours. We would love to sit down and help you with whatever you need. We look forward to hearing from you. READ MORE
JOIN A GROUP
Check out the ministries at St Mark Church. We are a community of Christians caring for each other and serving one another. Our desire is for you to know that you belong in Christ.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Check out what's happening at St Mark Church! A lot of exciting things are happening right now and coming up. Stay tuned for the updates! We hope to see you here at St Mark.
Hear what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear. The Good News of the one true God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - as revealed in and through His Word, especially through the work of Jesus Christ.