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M A K I N G O U R

M A R K

ST. MARK HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

10:00AM– 3:00PM

Featuring a variety of vendors selling

handcrafted items, Bake Sale, Raffle and Café.

St. Mark Lutheran,

In the City for Good

The children of Bob Slama would like to thank

everyone for their outpouring of love, thoughts

and prayers following Bob’s death.

The friends in this church have been a blessing

for many years to our family. Thank you.

Ken, Kathy and Jen Slama

F r o m t h e S l a m a F a m i l y

M A K I N G O U R M A R K

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 651-236-7784

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

http://www.saintmark.info/

1. Setting up boxes and organize items.

2. Help deflate balls( soccer and kick balls)

3. Package hygiene items.

4. Package candy bags.

5. Put St. Mark labels on photos.

W e n e e d h e l p o n S a t u r d a y ,

N o v e m b e r 5 t h f r o m

1 0 : 3 0 a m – N o o n

S u n d a y , N o v e m b e r 6 t h i s

S H O E B O X P A C K I N G D A Y !

A l l m e m b e r s a r e n e e d e d t o

p a c k s h o e b o x e s !

Operation Christmas Child is the biggest mission

event of the year for St. Mark. Each year we collect

and send out over 100 shoeboxes filled with great

items for children all over the world!

From setting up on November 5th, packing on

November 6th, delivering the boxes and tracking

where they go all over the world, this is a great feat!

How can you get in on the fun? Well...

O p e r a t i o n C h r i s t m a s C h i l d


Even though Martin Luther is considered one of

the most influential and important persons in

history (in the top 10… Biography, Time…) he

never wanted the “Reformation Church” to be

named after him. He said it should be called the

“Evangelical Church” (meaning the place to hear

about the Good News). Indeed, that is what it is

called in Germany.

However, when Christians came to America, the

followers of Luther wanted to distinguish

themselves from the Catholics, Protestants and

“Evangelicals”, such as the Baptists, Methodists,

Pentecostals... So, they took on the name

“Lutherans” - which is to be identified as the

people who love the Bible and live Faithfully by

Grace Alone.

The Minneapolis Institute of Art has been selected

to host the Martin Luther, Art and the

Reformation Exhibit, which is the largest in the

world. The entire Luther Hall from Wittenberg

and artifacts from the historical area have been

brought to America, while “Luther Land” gets

ready for the Grand 500th Anniversary of the

Reformation in 2017.

Let’s go to see this incredibly interesting exhibit!

We are going to join some of our neighboring

churches in this social/educational opportunity.

The exhibit is open from now until January.

P a s t o r ’ s N o v e m b e r M e s s a g e

“This is our

legacy, which

continues to

change the

World.”

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On Thursday, November 3rd, there is a special

Youth presentation from 6pm. (departure time

from church) Tickets are free for 17 and

younger.

On Sunday, November 13th, we have a

reservation for adults and families. We will

leave around 12:30pm. Adult tickets $20.

See Pastor Walt for a sign up sheet.

This is our legacy, which continues to change the

World. There will be a number of media

presentations and specials on TV coming up to

inspire us. Give me a call and let’s talk about and

share how these experiences can enhance and

inspire our faith life!

Pastor Walt

P a s t o r s m e s s a g e c o n t i n u e d


Please remember these members with visits, cards and

your prayers this holiday season.

Don Carlson

1415 Almond Ave

St. Paul, MN 55108

Florence Reynolds

330 S. Exchange #464

St. Paul, MN 55102

Ruth Elmstedt

6971 Crosby Ave E

IGH, MN 55076

June Turtness

2259 Rockwood Ave #515

St. Paul, MN 55102

Doris Gobley

1145 Hudson Rd # 106

St. Paul, MN 55106

Linda Wood

401 Sibley St #532

St. Paul, MN 55101

Sat. Nov. 5th, 10:30 to noon

Set up for Operation Christmas Child

Sun. Nov. 6th, after worship

Pack shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child

Nov. 19th

Holiday Boutique at St. Mark -Love to help with

the boutique? We are always looking for servers in

the café, Donation of Bake Sale items, Cool items

for Bob’s Attic and of course, help with the clean

up after the event.

Sat. Dec. 3rd, 10 am

Help bake cookies & wrap candy for “Give and

Take” Sunday

Sun. Dec. 4th– after worship,

Attend and support “Give and Take” Sunday

E d u c a t i o n A c t i o n T e a m i s s e e k i n g v o l u n t e e r s f o r S u n d a y s c h o o l t e a c h e r s , m e n t o r s f o r c o n f i r m a t i o n k i d s a n d

h e l p e r s f o r C h r i s t m a s p r o g r a m .

W e a r e a l s o l o o k i n g f o r a n o t h e r p h o n e t r e e c a l l e r .

G o o d p e o p l e o f S t . M a r k . . . t h e n e x t c o u p l e m o n t h s w i l l b e b u s y a t o u r c h u r c h ! B e l o w a r e s o m e f a b u l o u s o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o b e c o m e “ i n v o l v e d ” ! P l e a s e c o n t a c t K a t h a t v o l u n t e e r @ s a i n t m a r k . i n f o o r c a l l t h e o f f i c e i f y o u w a n t t o v o l u n t e e r f o r a n y o r a l l !


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We want to see all

members and friends

support our holiday

boutique!

In addition to the

variety of vendors,

come have lunch in the

café with Kenny’s

homemade rolls,

Chicken Wild Rice

Soup, Beef Stew and

Sandwich Wraps. Take

out available!

The bake sale has a nice

mix of old and new

favorites for everyone;

In Bob’s Attic, there is

always that special

something to give your

holiday a touch with a

decoration or vintage

item.

Love to help with the

boutique? We are always

looking for servers in

the café, Donation of

Bake Sale items, Cool

items for Bob’s Attic

and of course, help with

the clean up after the

event.

Can’t wait to see you

there!

Bob’s Attic

is now

taking

collectables,

brand new

gift items,

antiques

and

Christmas

items.

Please see

John Cook

with

questions.

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Holiday Boutique

November 19th 10am– 3pm

Featuring Handcrafted Items,

Bake Sale, Raffle and Café

S u p p o r t t h e H o l i d a y B o u t i q u e


S U N M O N T U E

SHOEBOX PACKING

DAY!

1

6:00pm AA

6 Communion

9:30am Service– All Saints Day

10:30am Fellowship

12:00pm FAL Service

7

7:00pm Full Council Meeting

8

6:00pm AA

13 9:30am Service

10:30am Fellowship & Program Practice

12:30pm MIA Luther

12:00pm FAL Service

14 15

6:00pm AA

20 Christ the King

9:30am Service


12:00pm FAL Service

21

22

6:00pm AA

27 1st Sun Advent

9:30am Service


12:00pm FAL Service

28

3:00pm– 7:00pm

Loaves & Fishes

29

6:00pm AA

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W E D T H U F R I S A T

2 8:30am Bible Study

Action Team Reports Due

3

7-9pm Square Dance

MIA Luther w/ youth

4

5

10:00am Altar Guild

10:30– Noon

Shoebox Prep


7:00pm Choir

10 7-9pm Square Dance

11

12


7:00pm Choir

17

7-9pm Square Dance

18

5pm Boutique Set Up

19

10am– 3pm

Boutique


24 Thanksgiving Service HERE at 9:30am

25 7-10pm OCC Packing Plant Event

26


Dec 1

2

3 10:00am Altar Guild

St Mark has 10 spots reserved but only 4 remain for

Friday November 25th from 7:00-10:00 pm.

We will Car Pool from church. If you want one of the remaining spots, we

need to know by November 6th otherwise have to release to others on

waiting list Must be 13 year old or older to participate.

Robin Martinson 651 983 0375. Or [email protected]

O p e r a t i o n C h r i s t m a s C h i l d P a c k i n g P l a n t


NOV Usher Reader Fellowship

6 Mike & Robin Martinson

Greg Alden Robin Martinson & Thrivent

13 Dorothy LaFrooth Kathy McGuire

John Durant OPEN

20 Doug & Theresa Dupont

Bonnie Jellinek OPEN

27 Jerry Smith Shirley Such

Jerry Smith OPEN

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Greetings. The Council continues to be active within their action teams (Mission, Education, Worship, Property, Liturgical and Congregational Liaison and the Board).

During the month of October we attempted to host a number of “Cottage Meetings” in which all of our members were invited to attend. A follow up letter will be going out before the end of the year in which we will outline the ideas we heard at those meetings. We thought that with the number of active members and friends we have, we would need to hold around seven meetings. The response was certainly much less than we had hoped for and therefore we held only two sessions. It is and has been our strong desire to hear from all of you with regard to the events, programs and activities at Saint Mark along with engaging in a discussion about our future.

I have attempted to share what we have been working on as a council but if for any reason you have questions or our efforts are not at all clear to you, PLEASE talk to me. We are committed to finding the best path for our future and in order to do that, we need input from everyone.

We have a strong history at Saint Mark of “getting things done” but of course that takes the time and energy of many. We staff our fund raisers with volunteers but we also manage to accomplish the work of the council, the action teams, the choir, the altar guild, readers and ushers, maintenance, education and so many more items with volunteers as well.

We need you.

We need your ideas.

We need your time and talents and we need your prayers.

Thanks,

Jackie Brueggemann

U p d a t e f r o m y o u r C h u r c h C o u n c i l :

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Through out the winter season, many children and

families are in need of warm outer wear.

If you have new or like new hats, mittens and scarves

to donate, we have people who are in need of them.

Items can be placed on the mitten tree during the

offering time of worship.

H a t & M i t t e n T r e e

Sunday, December 4th

You “give” some money

you can “take” some

treats; we will have

cookies and treats for

sale.

All donations received

that morning will go to

the Lyngblomsten “Spirit

of Giving” Program so

staff can provide gifts to

the residents who might

not receive one. And 7th

Landing, the facility

above Fresh Grounds

Coffee Shop assisting

homeless and at– risk

youth continue their

education and learning

employment skills.

If you want to join us in

making treats we will be

making cookies at 10:00

on Saturday, December

3rd. If you don’t have

time to bake just bring us

some cookie dough and

we will bake it up for you.

G i v e a n d Ta k e S u n d a y


All Saints Sunday is coming up on Sunday,

November 6th.

If you have a loved one that has died over the

past year and would like their names read during

service, please add their name to the book in the

Narthex the morning of the 6th.

A L L S A I N T S S U N D A Y

K - 9 T r a i n i n g F i e l d T r i p

T h i s O l d H o r s e O u t i n g G r o u p

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Week of Nov 1-5

Laurel Gamm

Kristi Iverson

Sharon Johnson

Shawn Marhoun

Candy Petersen

Week of Nov 6-12

Kaylee Larson

Laurie Ford

Week of Nov 20– 26

Daniel Blumer-LaMotte

Tony Steppat

Carrie Arnold

Week of Nov 27– 30

Kathy Meldahl

H a p p y N o v e m b e r B i r t h d a y s !

P u m p k i n

P a r t y o n

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Calling all Sunday Schoolers!

Through the month of November, we will be

practicing for the Christmas Program during the

education hour. Be sure to come, learn some songs

and lines for the program on Sunday, December

18th!

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