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THE HANDCLASP DECEMBER 2019-JANUARY 2020 Dear members and friends, Have you ever heard the nursery rhyme, “One, two, buckle my shoe; three, four, open the door; five, six pick up sticks?” Well, that’s all I can remember! I could Google it or even go old-fashioned and visit a library and look it up. But you get the point. We human creations of God have discovered that using memory tricks is an age-old way of learning. It was the fourth century in France when the season of Advent was created by the early church leaders. Several centuries ago, the Germanic people of Europe created the Advent Wreath. A few centuries later the tradition came to America. The point of remembering something is to ascribe or give it meaning. Like many traditions they were created to combat pagan rituals. When it became necessary to explain the incarnation, the church developed the seasonal observance of Advent. The word Advent means “to come to” from two Latin words: “ad” and “venire”. The message of Advent is that God is coming to the world in Christ. The incarnation is extremely significant because it marks the culmination of old testament covenant promises as well as the predictions by the prophets. Thus, Advent is specifically a time to prepare for His incarnation, the birth of a child born in a manger who is the messiah – “the word became flesh”. In this child Jesus, God broke through history and Advent serves to prepares us for this fulfillment. When it was decided that we should have a church year, Advent was the natural choice to be its first season. Easter was the natural choice to be the high point of the church year because without the resurrection, we would not be able to call ourselves disciples of the risen Lord. Ok, by now you know that my calling as a pastor is something I take more seriously than my daydreams of creative writing. Advent is natural as the first season of the church year because life
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THE HANDCLASP DECEMBER 2019-JANUARY 2020
Dear members and friends,
Have you ever heard the nursery rhyme, “One, two, buckle my shoe; three, four, open the door; five, six pick up sticks?” Well, that’s all I can remember! I could Google it or even go old-fashioned and visit a library and look it up. But you get the point. We human creations of God have discovered that using memory tricks is an age-old way of learning.
It was the fourth century in France when the season of Advent was created by the early church leaders. Several centuries ago, the Germanic people of Europe created the Advent Wreath. A few centuries later the tradition came to America. The point of remembering something is to ascribe or give it meaning. Like many traditions they were created to combat pagan rituals.
When it became necessary to explain the incarnation, the church developed the seasonal observance of Advent. The word Advent means “to come to” from two Latin words: “ad” and “venire”. The message of Advent is that God is coming to the world in Christ. The incarnation is extremely significant because it marks the culmination of old testament covenant promises as well as the predictions by the prophets. Thus, Advent is specifically a time to prepare for His incarnation, the birth of a child born in a manger who is the messiah – “the word became flesh”. In this child Jesus, God broke through history and Advent serves to prepares us for this fulfillment. When it was decided that we should have a church year, Advent was the natural choice to be its first season. Easter was the natural choice to be the high point of the church year because without the resurrection, we would not be able to call ourselves disciples of the risen Lord. Ok, by now you know that my calling as a pastor is something I take more seriously than my daydreams of creative writing.
Advent is natural as the first season of the church year because life begins at birth. For the Christian, eternal life begins at Baptism, but that’s another theological conversation altogether. So, which came first, Advent or the Advent Wreath?
Well, you guessed it the Advent wreath took second place. Different denominations and Christian cultures contributed to the development of the Advent wreath.
The Advent wreath is traditionally composed of evergreens that signify continuous life. This is why the greens are place on a circular stand or structure because the church wanted to convey that the greenery symbolizes the eternal everlasting love of God. Furthermore, the evergreens were introduced to further enhance our faith. The laurel, or the laurel green leaves sometimes used on a wreath signify victory over persecution and suffering. Or as another source states, “ Laurel is a sign of victory over sin and, because neither it nor holly drops its leaves, this represents the eternity of God.” The pine, holly and yew (a tree species that produces berrylike fruit) represent immortality. Of course, the cedar symbolizes strength and healing. The holly has special meaning because its prickly leaves remind us of the crown of thorns that Jesus wore on the cross. It is also interesting that
an old legend proclaims that the cross which Jesus hung and died on was made of holly.
The wreath symbolizes the eternity of God. It is significant because a circle has no beginning or end, just like God who is eternal, and in Christ who is in God. In Christ, we are given the gift of everlasting life. Furthermore, the pinecones, nuts and seedpods used to decorate the wreath are appropriate because they symbolize life and resurrection as well. When the Advent wreath is assembled, the congregation is blessed with a wonderful illustration of immortality of the soul and the reminder of everlasting life. This is promised to us through Jesus Christ the eternal “Word made flesh”. Through the Incarnation he entered our world to become human and win the battle over sin and death through, “His own passion, death and resurrection.”
Another Tradition that has been passed down was that since Advent is four weeks long, four candles should be used on the wreath to count down to the Sunday before the Nativity of our Lord. This festival was set by the church to be December 25th. Over time, Lutherans and other denominations have varied their use of three blue and one pink candle for the four weeks. Now most Lutheran churches stick to the idea that all four candles should be blue which is the color that signifies hope. And hope is one of the themes of the Advent season. Many congregations still give meaning to each weekly candle even though they are all the same color. Overall, the significance of the Advent wreath has grown to be a powerful symbol to remind us of the true meaning of Christmas. Which gives us a chance to reflect on the meaning and good news of the birth of Jesus Christ.
This year we will be dedicating a new Advent Wreath to the glory of Go by a collection of families for the years 2011-2014. The listing of the memorial donor families can be found on page 8.
Yours in Christ,
Pastor C. Andrew Carr
BISHOP”S VISIT
December 8, 2019One Worship service at 9:00AM
Bishop Bill Gohl of the DE/MD Synod preachingSpecial Music- Praise Band, Chancel Choir and Bell Choir
All are invited to share a fellowship meal following the service.
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP
5:00 PM Special Music
5:30 PM Christmas Eve Communion Worship Service featuring Children’s Program and Praise Band
7:30PM Special Music (Choir, Handbells,Organ)
8:00 PM Traditional Candlelight Communion Worship Service
SUNDAY, December 29, 2019One Service 9:30AM
LESSONS AND CAROLS LED BY JAKE ZIEGLER
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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
FROM THE STAFF OF ST. MARK’SPastor Andy Carr, Minister of Music: Jake Ziegler
Office Manager Nancy Klein Nursery: Corinne Sigai
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING:DECEMBER 15, 2019
ONE WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00am AGENDA:2020 budget
elect new council members (2020)
Notice that Sunday School teachers will have the option of attending the congregational meeting on 12-15-19 at 10am ( meeting will conclude at 10:20am) . Sunday School will be held 10:20 to 10:45am for December 15th. The service will conclude by 10am.
ATTENTION SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS AND FAMILIES: Our contemporary worship services begin at 9:00AM. Sunday School teachers should report to their classrooms after communion to be available to welcome students. Any Sunday School students who are with Corinne during the worship time of 9am to 10am should proceed to their age appropriate Sunday School classroom at 10am . This is in an attempt to facilitate the more accurate start of Sunday school time.
ATTENTION ALL WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS including PARENTS OF YOUTH PAR-TICIPANTS:Please make note on your home calendar for the Sundays when you are scheduled to participate in the worship service!!If you are unable to fulfill your obligation for a particular Sunday PLEASE find a replacement and alert the church office.
IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR… and a good time to remember our four dedicated staff members : Pastor Carr, Jake Ziegler, Corinne Sigai and Nancy Klein. If you would like to donate to staff Christmas present, please see Pam Bamberger, Ivy Storey, Lois Miller or send a check clearly marked “Staff Gift” to the church office by December 15 th
AS WE CONCLUDE OUR MONTH-LONG CELEBRATIONMany thanks to all those who have made our 140th anniversary celebration a success:
Bishop Bill Gohl of the DE/MD Synod The Reverend David K. Asendorf Mrs. Nancy Asendorf
140th Anniversary Task Force, History Committee, Hospitality Committee: Pam Bamberger, Liz Charitonuk, John Charitonuk, Tina Grube, Susan Hines, Martha Hyson, Cassie Klein, Cass Clagett, Lois Miller, Jake Ziegler, Margy Ziegler, Pastor Carr
Special Music:AllAboard
St. Mark’s Praise Band,St. Mark’s Chancel ChoirSt. Mark’s Bell Choir
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Thank you to all my friends at St. Mark for your prayers and cards during my recent surgery and recuperation. A special thank-you to Pastor Andy for his calls and visit the day of my surgery. May God bless all of you for your faithfulness. Hermine Saunders
A MEN’S BREAKFAST is held on the first Saturday of the month at 8am at Spargos in Manchester. This Month the breakfast will be on December 7 and January 4 COME JOIN US!
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ST. MARK’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH1373 North Main Street
P.O. Box 249Hampstead, Maryland 21074-0249
The Rev. Charles A. Carr, PastorOffice Phone 410-374-6944E-Mail: [email protected]
Web site: stmarkshampstead.com
DEDICATION FOR A NEW BRASS TILTING AND ADJUSTABLE ADVENT WREATHThe Memorial and Gift Committee of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church ,1373 North Main Street, Hampstead, Maryland will present to the Church congregation a new Advent, solid brass, adjustable, tilting wreath on Sunday, December 1, 2019.
This new wreath was a request of the Altar Committee of St. Mark’s to the Memorial and Gift Committee of St. Mark’s and was granted by voting committee. Funds for this request were donated by family and friends, given during the years 2011-2014 for the following:
Helen Crouthamel, Craig Snyder, Frank Primus, Ida Harris, William Hoffman, in honor of Mazie Rohrbaugh (anonymous gift), estate of Raymond R. Hale, Craig and Fran Snyder, Irene Mayle, Patrick Leister, Francis Wolfinger, (gift from Wayne and Pat Long)
The 1st Sunday of Advent is most fitting for a dedication of a new Advent Wreath, as the church celebrates the Coming of the Christ Child in the incarnation and the Christmas year cycle of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany:
Please join St. Mark’s Congregation Church Servicefor Dedication of the Advent Wreath.
9:00AM Contemporary’10:45AM Traditional
“Growing Disciples for the 21st Century”
- Unit St. Mark’s
Each year Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church: Unit: St. Mark’s gather for a lovely Christmas luncheon and Christian Fellowship.Date: December 17, 2019
Place: MJ’s Café and Baking Co.2565 Manchester RdManchester, MDTime: 12 noonProgram: Nancy Dean, a member of a neighboring church, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Westminster.
Please accept this invitation for a special lovely luncheon and Christian Fellowship-bring a friend
The price of the luncheon and more information will be given in December bulletin. Be alerted!
Call Martha Hyson (443-508-2630) or the church office for reservations
St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Bible Study 2020
Weather permitting (when Carroll County Schools sessions are cancelled, so is the Bible Study
Date: The third (3rd) Tuesday of each month: Next study will be January 21
Time:11:30 AM-1:30PM- bring a sandwich. Dessert and drinks are provided!
Place: St. Mark’s Social Room
The Bible Study: “The New Testament- Philppians, the Epistle of Paul the Apostle. The Rev. C. Andrew Carr will teach the study.
Workbooks will be used. Donations requested.
The key verse for the Book of Philippians and used for the 140th Anniversary of St. Mark’sEvangelical Lutheran Church 1879-2019:
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I say it again: Rejoice.”
Unknown Author
Please join the Bible Study Group each month, the third Tuesday for study and fellowship!
Offering WELCA ProjectsFor information: The church office or Martha Hyson 443-508-2630
HISTORY Korner The History Committee gladly accepts donations of pictures or memorabilia pertaining to St. Mark’s. Please see Martha Hyson. Comments and inquiries invited. Please be sure to visit the History Cabinet display.Margy Ziegler, Susan Hines, and Martha Hyson History Committee
LIBRARY IN A BOX REMEMBER YOUR READING!!Living Lutheran, the magazine of the ELCA, is available at the bottom of the stairs. Also available are books to borrow about Martin Luther and other miscellaneous titles.
MEMORIALS AND GIFTSIn Memory of Robert ‘Bob’ Ensminger
Neil and Lonnie Wagner
In Memory of Treva RimbeySt. Mark’s Women of the ELCA
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVEGoal: 24Registered: 202RBCs: 2 (Power Reds Donation)Deferrals: 1QNS: 1 (Quantity Non-S ufficient)Collected: 20 Fiscal Year-To-Date (July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020): 42
On behalf of the patients in our community please extend our thanks and appreciation to all those who donated. For each unit of blood collected, 3 lives can potentially be saved. Although we did not hit our goal, through the support of your donors and volunteers we were able to help save up to 60 lives. Your group has helped save up to 126 lives in this Fiscal Year. That is EXCELLENT!!!
next drives are tentatively scheduled for the following dates:
Thursday, December 19, 2019 DONORS WILL RECEIVE A BONUS INCENTIVE: A LONG-SLEEVED RED CROSS T-SHIRT
Thursday, February 13, 2020
POINSETTIA ORDERS1The Poinsettia is a plant of the spurge family. The brilliant bracts contrast with the green leaves and make the poinsettia popular for decoration during the Christmas season. Red and white poinsettia plants for the sanctuary will be used this year of our Lord 2019
St. Mark’s invites you to honor or memorialize family or friends by contributing to poinsettias, Christmas decorations or The Festival Music Fund.
Please keep message for each person to one or two line
ABSOLUTE Deadline for ordering poinsettias is Monday, December 9 th . NO FLOWER ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER THAT TIME.
*************************************************************ORDER FORM FOR CHRISTMAS 2019 please print
RED POINSETTIAS: $11.00 each Quantity :______________ Amount Enclosed ______________Exact Wording for each:In memory of: __________________________________________________________ In memory of: ___________________________________________________________In honor of:_____________________________________________________________In honor of:_____________________________________________________________To the glory of God: _____________________________________________________
WHITE POINSETTIAS $ 11.00 each Quantity:_____________ Amount Enclosed______________Exact Wording for each:In memory of:.____________________________________________________________In memory of: ___________________________________________________________In honor of:_____________________________________________________________In honor of:_____________________________________________________________
To the glory of God: ______________________________________________________
DECORATIONSAny Amount Amount Enclosed _______
Exact Wording for each:In memory of:.____________________________________________________________In memory of: ___________________________________________________________In honor of:_____________________________________________________________In honor of:_____________________________________________________________To the glory of God: ______________________________________________________
FESTIVAL MUSIC FUNDAny Amount Amount Enclosed _______
Exact Wording for each:In memory of:.____________________________________________________________In memory of: ___________________________________________________________In honor of:_____________________________________________________________In honor of:_____________________________________________________________To the glory of God: ______________________________________________________
Given by: ______________________________________________________TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ _______________________________________________Please indicate:
( ) I will pick up poinsettias after late service Christmas Eve , OR collect on Sunday December 29, 2019( ) I will leave poinsettias for the sick and shut-in
Make chcks payable to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
December 19:00 contemporaryLector: Cassie KleinUshers: Grant Miller, Luke UhlerPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai
10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Bonnie HareCommunion Assistant: Susan HinesLector: Warren MillerUshers: Bob Scarpati, Carl GeyerBread and Wine: Susan Hines, Margie AyersNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Brenda Covington, Susan HinesCounting Team: Ivy Storey, Robin Lewis
December 8- 140 th Anniversary with Bishop Presiding Minister: Bishop Bill Gohl of the DE/MD Synod Assisting Minister: Pastor C. Andrew CarrCommunion Assistants: Tina Grube, Margy Ziegler, Pam Bamberger, Cassie KleinLiturgist: Jacob ZieglerPsalmody reader: Ivy StoreyLector: Chris WinemillerGreeters: Martha Hyson, Liz CharitonukAcolytes: Kassie McCormick, Craig SavageBible Bearer: Alicia RidgleyCrucifer: Zachary TaylorTorch bearers: Lauren Taylor and Lily PiperUshers: Tom Heeter, Andreas Lundstedt, Bob Scarpati, Ken ZieglerBread and Wine: Martha Hyson, Debbie LindsayNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Ivy Storey, Pam Bamberger, Margy ZieglerCounting Team: Stephen Bamberger, Dave Yaruta
December 15 Congregational meeting9:00 AM one serviceAssisting Minister: Lois Miller
Communion Assistant: Wilma Harman, Pam Bamberger, Margy Ziegler, Jill HeeterLector: Kurt SandbergUshers: Stuart and Judy HafeleBread & Wine: W&G Harman Nursery: Corinne SigaiPowerPoint: Genie KlohrAltar: Margy Ayers Counting Team: Tom Heeter, Carl Geyer
December 229:00 contemporary
Lector: Dave Yaruta Ushers: Tina Grube, Barb YarutaPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai
10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Ivy StoreyCommunion Assistant: Martha HysonLector: Cassie KleinUshers: Tom HeeterBread and Wine: Martha Hyson, Debbie Lind-sayNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Margie AyersCounting Team: Stephen Bamberger, Dave Yaruta
December 24-
Sign up sheets will posted in the narthexPlease prayerfully consider par-ticipating in the service you at-tend
Altar Guild: Brenda Covington, Susan Hines, Pam Bamberger, Margy Ziegler
December 29- LESSONS AND CAROLSONE SERVICE 9:30 AM
Assisting Minister: Margy ZieglerLector: Jill HeeterUshers: Bob Scarpati, Carl GeyerNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Ivy Storey
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Counting Team: Stephen Bamberger, Dave YarutaOpening church in December: Jake Ziegler
January 59:00 contemporary
Lector: Tina GrubeUshers: Greg Little, Andreas LundstedtPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai
10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Bonnie HareLector: Cassie KleinUshers: Bob Scarpati, Carl GeyerBread and Wine: Ann Sisler, Roberta LindsayNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Margy AyersCounting Team: Ivy Storey, Lois Miller
January 129:00 contemporary
Lector: Kurt SandbergUshers: Alicia Ridgley, Addy Ayers, Matt RockPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai
10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Pam Bamberger Lector: Stephen BambergerUshers: George Harman, Ken ZieglerBread and Wine: Wilma and George HarmanNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Greg and Stacy LittleCounting Team: Stephen Bamberger, Dave Yaruta,
January 199:00 contemporary
Lector: Dave YarutaUshers: Tina Grube, Barb YarutaPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai
10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Lois MillerLector: Ken ZieglerUshers: Stuart and Judy HafeleBread and Wine: Susan Hines, Margie AyersNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Brenda Covington, Susan HinesCounting Team: Carl Geyer, Tom Heeter
January 26
9:00 contemporary
Lector: Karen MonUshers: Grant Miller Ryan NoelPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai
10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Ivy StoreyLector: Debbie LindsayUsher: Tom HeeterBread and Wine: Margy Ziegler, Martha Hyson Nursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Ivy StoreyCounting Team: Stephen Bamberger, Dave YarutaOpening church in January: Matt Rock
February 29:00 contemporary
Lector: Ken ZieglerUshers: Jim and Jill MewhirterPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai
10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Margy Ziegler Lector: Bonnie HareUshers: Bob Scarpati, Carl GeyerBread and Wine: Ann Sisler, Roberta LindsayNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Greg and Stacy LittleCounting Team: Ivy Storey, Robin Lewis,
February 99:00 contemporary
Lector: Andreas LundstedtUshers: Katie Stephenson, Lauren Taylor, Matt RockPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai
10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Cassie KleinLector: Lois MillerUshers: George Harman, Ken ZieglerBread and Wine: Wilma and George HarmanNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Margie AyersCounting Team: Stephen Bamberger, Dave Yaruta
February 169:00 contemporary
Lector: Liz CharitonukUshers: Kassie McCormick, Lily PiperPower Point: Genie Klohr
Nursery: Corinne Sigai
10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Bonnie HareLector: Robin LewisUshers: Stuart and Judy HafeleBread and Wine: Susan Hines, Margie AyersNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Brenda Covington, Susan HinesCounting Team: Carl Geyer, Tom Heeter
February 239:00 contemporary
Lector: Kurt SandbergUshers: Andreas Lundstedt, Greg LittlePower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai
10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Lois MillerLector: Martha HysonUsher: Tom HeeterBread and Wine: Margy Ziegler, Martha HysonNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Ivy StoreyCounting Team: Stephen Bamberger, Dave YarutaOpening church in February: Jake Ziegler
December
Rebecca Steinbach 2Katherine Brewster 4Andrew Schlossenberg 4Ella Lee 4Marlene Berry 5Michelle Miller 5Jacob Little 6Olivia Steinbach 7Stephen Lyba, Sr. 7Zach Heeter 9Lindsay Myers 9Greg Myers 10Dorothy Rhoten 10Clara Lee 16Diana Jones 17Betty Murkey 22
Olivia Savage 25John Mandish 29Michael Sumner 30Andrew Smith 30 `
1J ANUARY Holly Schlossenberg 5Kay Clepper 5Camryn Albright 15Reed Christensen 16
Tristan Miller 17Holly Perry 18Susan Barnes 18Crystal Stowers 18Rebecca Hoobler 21Tina Grube 22Christopher Piper 22Joyce Sumner 22Jacob Caples 25Taylor Shifflett 29Deanna Berger 30Steven Treadwell 31
DECEMBERGod bless you as you celebrate your anniversary.
Bill and Stephanie Brewster 3Dan and Karen Bowles 4Pat and Bonnie Cornell 20
JANUARYJohn and Elizabeth Charitonuk 1/3/87Lee an Betty Murkey 1/24/57Tom and Linda Trevey 1/25/75Kevin and Lisabeth Grantland 29
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DECEMBER 2019 ALTAR FLOWERSDecember 1 In memory of Dorothy Merson, Roberta’s mother, on the occasion of her birthday. Given by Roberta Lindsay.
December 8- To the Glory of God and in loving memory of our family members. We think of you oftenGiven by Susan Hines
Red rose: In honor of Jacob Little celebrating his 20th birthday- Happy Birthday! Love Mom, Dad, Grayce and Molly
December 15-
December 22- In memory of our daughter Ani-ta.Moore Given by her parents Hella and George Groves.
December 24 & 29 To the glory of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as we celebrate His birth. Given with Love from the Bamberger Family.
DECEMBER 2019 BULLETINSDecember 1 To the glory of God and in loving memory of E. Sterling Mary R. Brown and Mary Alice Lare from the family
December 8 To the glory of God and in loving memory of Lewis and Mae Hughes from the family
December 15 To the glory of God and in loving memory of Leah Audrey Peregoy, on the occasion of her birthday on December 17, from her daughter Hermine P. Saunders
December 22 To the glory of God
December 24 To the glory of God and in honor of “our beautiful daughters,” Amanda and Samantha, from Pamela and Stephen Bamberger
December 29 To the glory of God and in loving memory of Robert Gorsuch Murray, Bonnie’s father, from Patrick, Bonnie and Nicole Cornell.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPONSOR ALTAR FLOWERS FOR THE OPEN DATES, PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE. THE COST IS $45 FOR 2 Vases.
JANUARY 2020 ALTAR FLOWERSJanuary 5
January 12
January 19
January 26 In memory of Jessica Marie Ziegler on her 31st birthday, January 28, 1989, Love Mom, Dad, Shannon and Jake
JANUARY 2020 BULLETINSJanuary 5 To the glory of God—“Have a Blessed and Safe New Year”—from the Aberts Family
January 12 To the glory of God and in loving memory of Bob, Nancy and Mark from Kurt and Amy Sandberg
January 19 To the glory of God and in loving memory of Bob Treuchel, on the occasion of his birthday on January 27, from his wife Lois
January 26 To the glory of God and in loving memory of Mary M. Scarpati, on the anniversary of her death on January 28, 2016, from her husband Robert Scarpati
◄ November December 2019 January ►
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1 9:00Contemporary worship 10:00 Sunday School and Confirmation 10:45 Traditional worship
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6:30 AA
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6:00 CHANCEL CHOIR
7:15 CONTEMPORARY BAND
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6:30 bell choir
6 7 Men’s Breakfast- 8am at Spargos, Manchester
140TH ANNIVER-SARY SUNDAY9:00am ONE SERVICE FOLL-WED BY RE-FRESHMENTS
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6:30 AA
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6:00 CHANCEL CHOIR
7:15 CONTEMPORARY BAND
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6:30 bell choir
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Youth lock In time to be an-nounced
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9:00 Worship 10:00 Congrega-tional Meeting10:20 – 10:45 Sun-day School
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11:30 AM Women of the ELCA Christmas luncheon
6:30 AA
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6:00 CHANCEL CHOIR
7:15 CONTEMPORARY BAND
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6:30 bell choir
7:00 Council
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9:00 Contemporary worship 10:00 Sunday School and Confirmation 10:45 Traditional worship
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5:00 Music5:30 Children’s Program
7:30 Music8:00 Traditional Candle-light worship
25 HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS
26 OFFICE CLOASE
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29 9:30 ONE SERVICELESSONS AND CAROLS
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6:30 AA
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1
Have a safe and blessed new year
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6:30 bell choir
3 4 Men’s Breakfast 6AM at Spargos- Manchester
5 9:00 Contemporary worship 10:00 Sunday School and Confirmation 10:45 Traditional wor-ship
6 7 6:30 AA
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6:00 CHANCEL CHOIR
7:15 CONTEMPORARY BAND
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6:30 bell choir
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12 9:00 Contemporary worship 10:00 Sunday School and Confirmation 10:45 Traditional wor-ship
13 14 6:30 AA
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6:00 CHANCEL CHOIR
7:15 CONTEMPORARY BAND
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6:30 bell choir
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19 9:00 Contemporary worship 10:00 Sunday School and Confirmation 10:45 Traditional wor-ship
20 OFFICE CLOSED
21 Women of ELCA Bible Study 11:30 AM
6:30 AA
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6:00 CHANCEL CHOIR
7:15 CONTEMPORARY BAND
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6:30 bell choir
7:00 COUNCIL
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26 9:00 Contemporary worship 10:00 Sunday School and Confirmation 10:45 Traditional wor-ship
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7:15 CONTEMPORARY BAND
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THE HANDCLASP DECEMBER 2019/JANUARY 2020
ST. MARK’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 1373 NORTH MAIN STREET HAMPSTEAD, MD 21074
410-374-6944
E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR ST. MARK’S:s tmarkshampstead@ comcast.net
web page address: stmarkshampstead.com
MINISTERS: ALL THE PEOPLE OF ST. MARK’SPastor C. Andrew Carr
Minister of Music: Mr. Jake Ziegler Office Manager: Mrs. Nancy Klein Nursery: Mrs. Corinne Sigai COUNCIL 2019
President: John CharitonukVice President: Pamela BambergerSecretary: Lois Miller Treasurer: Steve CovingtonFinancial Secretary: Dave Yaruta
1John Clagett, Andreas Lundstedt, Barb Yaruta, Ivy Storey, Robin Lewis,
Wendall Sisler, Margy Ziegler, Carl Geyer, Matt Rock, Genie Klohr
