Editor’s note: A link to our pre-recorded worship service video is below, including a message from Interim Pastor David Mueller, Scripture, prayers and music. Also participating in today’s service are John Lasher, director of music and worship arts, and Judy Stadler, worship assistant.… Read more “Pentecost Sunday message: ‘More on Living Water’”
Pentecost Prayer Vigil
A Prayer Guide for St. Mark’s Pentecost Prayer Vigil
Prepared by Clifford Smith
VENI SANCTE SPIRITUS
“Unless I go the Advocate [the Spirit] will not come to you; but if I do go, I will send him to you. He will lead you to the complete truth.”… Read more “Pentecost Prayer Vigil”
The Sanctity of Suffering: Pastor’s message for May 24
Editor’s note: On this Memorial Day weekend, we thank God for those who have served our country and given the ultimate sacrifice. We pray for those who suffer in body, mind or spirit. And we gather once again — together in spirit, yet from afar — to worship by way of this pre-recorded video during this time of Coronavirus pandemic.… Read more “The Sanctity of Suffering: Pastor’s message for May 24”
Hold On: A message from our Council President
I’ve been listening to music over the past few months while stuck in the house. I always feel better when I listen to songs I love and I tend to get them stuck in my head. YouTube is nice, it’s free and a bit of a time waster.… Read more “Hold On: A message from our Council President”
Exploring the thoughts of modern-day theologians: A discussion group
YOU ARE INVITED — COME AND JOIN US!
A discussion group exploring the thoughts of modern-day theologians has been meeting since November 12. With from 10 to 14 attending participants, we have had thoughtful, lively, interactive discussions of the books “Unbelievable,” by John Shelby Spong, “Convictions: How I Learned What Matters Most,” by Marcus J.… Read more “Exploring the thoughts of modern-day theologians: A discussion group”
Online service for May 17: “Abiding ‘Effectionately'”
As we continue to observe social distance to help slow the spread of the Coronavirus, we give thanks for the technology and leaders that bring us together even when we are apart.
Join us for this pre-recorded worship service, led by Interim Pastor David E.… Read more “Online service for May 17: “Abiding ‘Effectionately'””
Pastor Mueller’s message: “There are a few troubling matters remaining”
As we continue to deal with the Coronavirus pandemic, we again have a pre-recorded worship service for Sunday, May 10. The link is below, along with the text of Interim Pastor David E. Mueller’s message.
Thanks to those who have assisted this week, including John Lasher, director of music and worship arts, Cheryl Powell, worship assistant, and this week’s virtual choir: Dave Herrmann, John Lasher, David McClure, John Nichols, Cheryl Powell and Teresa Stebner, along with vocalists Fred and Jan Meckley.… Read more “Pastor Mueller’s message: “There are a few troubling matters remaining””
The Good and Dirty Shepherd: Pastor Gordon Simmons’ message
[Editor’s note: We are thankful to The Rev. Gordon E. Simmons, interim pastor at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Dover, for today’s message as we worship remotely during this Coronavirus pandemic. In addition to his pastoral duties, Pastor Simmons serves as director of the Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Delaware.… Read more “The Good and Dirty Shepherd: Pastor Gordon Simmons’ message”