St. Mark's Lutheran Church of Coral Gables

      
 Our congregation along with the Rev. Dr. Arnold R. Perry, Rev. Frank Kopania, Deacon Jeanne Batridge, and the Church Council welcome all people to share in its worship and ministry in proclaiming God’s love. The congregation at St. Mark’s is committed to being a loving and open community who support and celebrate on another through the love of Jesus Christ. It is through Jesus Christ that we reach out to each other, to our community and our world. We practice "Open Communion" - any baptized Christian is welcome to participate. You do not need to be a St. Mark's member, or even be a Lutheran to receive the sacrament. Children too young to commune, receive a blessing at the altar. Our Faith.  

ST. MARK’S ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Sunday, January 29th
OUR ANNUAL MEETING will follow the Worship service on this day. It will begin with a potluck luncheon in Weant Hall. Meat will be provided. Please bring a side dish (salad, veggie, bread or dessert) to share. The agenda for this meeting is receiving of reports, elections to the Congregational Council, approval of the 2012 budget,
and any other business that is needed or raised.

CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS - All Council members please get your annual reports into the church office via email or hard copy by Monday, January 16.

SANCTUARY FLOWER SIGN UP-SHEET FOR 2012 is up by the front door. So start thinking about which week or weeks you would like to honor God and your family.

OFFERING ENVELOPES FOR 2012 are now available. Please pick yours up today to avoid us having to mail them.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES FOR 2012 - These classes will be joint with South Miami Lutheran for students in the 7th & 8th grade. They will be held on Sundays in Weant Hall from 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.. Dates will be announced in the coming weeks.

Youth Group/ Family News

Sunday, January 15th: Car Wash from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Please let me or Josie know if you are interested in participating in the retreat at Luther Springs over the President’s Day Weekend scheduled for February 18-20th near Ocala. Unfortunately, our family will not be able to participate but I am willing to assist those who still would like to take part in this outstanding experience at the Lutheran Outdoor Ministries facility which has been upgraded recently.

This event is not limited to the Youth Group Members. Others may participate and are encouraged to do so.

Please add your name to the sign in sheet which will be up at church this coming Sunday, January 15th. Please sign up only if you are committed to participating since reservations will have to be made along with a deposit.

Also, we need someone to be able to take over the planning and day to day operations for the Youth Group starting in February. A member of the Church Council will be assigned the responsibility to work with the Youth Group as a liaison to the Council. I will be providing more details in my annual report as the current Council Person assigned to the Youth Group.

Respectfully,
Bubba