October 2019 S t . M a r k ’ s E v a n g e l i c a l L u t h e r a n C h u r c h

St.Mark’sMessenger

Inside this issue:

Grace & Peace

Church Family News

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Kids, Youth & Confirmation 4 & 5

Fall Festival & Community

Lunch 6 & 7

Adult Learning Opportunities

Free Spirits & WELCA Circles 8

9

Worship Assistants 10 & 11

Food Ministries Update 12

Music, Books, Pets 14 & 15

October Calendar 17

See page 6 for details and how to get involved with St. Mark’s

LARGEST community outreach of the

year!

Invite, Volunteer, Donate

“Because God loves you” Community Lunch

October 24, 11:30 am - 1 pm

See page 7 for details

on this community outreach event.

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Reformation Sunday will soon be here – October 27!!! It’s a

good time to remember our spiritual roots as well as our

congregation’s life and ministry since 1951.

Two major emphases for Martin Luther that were vital to the

Reformation were the Word of God and the priesthood of all

believers. He encouraged Christians to keep God’s Word holy

and gladly hear and learn it. He also believed that all Christians

who have been baptized are called to do ministry within Christ’s

Church.

Our dear friend Carl Rieger was devoted to our Lord and

demonstrated both of these emphases throughout his life and

ministry within St. Mark’s. Carl loved to teach Sunday School

and did so for decades; can you imagine how many lives were blessed through his words of

wisdom and instruction? Carl remained a student of the Word who faithfully attended my

Monday morning Bible study during these past four years. Carl found many ways to serve

the Lord within this congregation, including choir, worship leadership, Free Spirits, and

Meals on Wheels.

There are times that I wonder about the future of the Church in North America, including

our congregation. Are devoted disciples like Carl Rieger a dying breed? When the members

of our “Glorious Generation” pass from this life, will the next generations stand ready to

love and serve the Lord? I remember hearing these words at the turn of the century and

they sound prophetic to me: We worship our work. We work at our play. We play at our

worship.

As your Pastor, I invite you to look at your personal discipleship and the stewardship of

your life:

Are you gladly hearing and learning God’s Word?

Is your life in balance and centered upon our Lord?

Are you growing in grace and in the knowledge of God?

Are you over-committed in the world and becoming disconnected from this Church?

Will you open your heart and mind to new ways of serving the Lord and building up

this Body of Christ?

I shared the following with our Monday Bible study group regarding Jesus who is full o f

grace and truth. [John 1:14] “Jesus’ words of grace express to all people God’s desire to love

and save us and give us the life we were created to enjoy with our Lord. But Jesus’ words of

truth are directed personally to each of us. He speaks the truth about rough ways that need

to be made smooth and the parts of our life that need transforming.”

from Pastor Gary

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Church Family News

Carl Rieger, a beloved member of St. Mark’s since 1953, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on

September 20. His memorial service was held on September 24 and was well attended by his

loved ones and church family. Carl leaves a legacy of faithfulness and service to our Lord that

becomes an enduring example for all of us. Please remember Gisela and her family members

during this time of personal grief.

Please remember in your prayers those who are currently hospitalized or going through

rehabilitation: Karen Dekko, Joy Groenke, Marge Killian, and Mary Ann Williams.

We rejoice in the Lord for all the people currently attending New Member Classes with

Pastor Gary. New members will be received on Reformation Sunday, October 27.

Thanks be to God! We are grateful for these couples who have agreed to serve as Mentors

within our Confirmation Ministry at St. Mark’s: Phil & Karen Ager, David & Michele Bodin,

Robert & Carla Burkhardt, Greg & Patty Carl, Paul & Leah Gradl, Kevin & Julie McNeill, Ed

& Linda Myzska, John & Shandry Peugeot, Mike & Michelle Price, Andy & Brianna Sieja,

Derek & Courtney Spadaro, Terry & Karen Szymczyk, and Jared & Jessica Waylander.

There will be 38 persons attending our retreat at Lutheranch on October 11-13. Pastor Gary

will return and lead our Sunday morning worship services.

Many thanks to everyone who participated in God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday! Lots of

good work was done within the congregation and the community.

Bishop Kevin Strickland and his staff members will be installed on Saturday, October 5 at

2 pm in Atlanta. Pastor Gary will be attending as one of the Bishop’s Deans. His new staff

members are:

Pastor Karen Boda, Assistant to the Bishop for Congregational Life

Pastor Jill Henning, Assistant to the Bishop for Leadership and Administration

Pastor Michael Jannett, Assistant to the Bishop for Formation & Communication

Pastor Patti Axel and Melissa Fuller Sims, Directors of Evangelical Mission

May you believe Jesus’ promise in the Gospel: If you continue in my Word, you are truly my

disciples; you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. [John 8:31-31]

In Christ’s love,

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Due to fall break and the family retreat, we will have

two whole group Sunday School classes this month

on October 6 & 13. Each Sunday, we will show a

film in the chapel beginning at 9:45 am and

concluding at 10:45 am. On the 20th, we’ll go back

to our regular placement - for our preschoolers

through 6th grade, they will start in the chapel; for 7th & 8th grades, in Room #1;

and for 9th-12th grades, in the youth room.

Hopefully, all our enjoying take home papers and emails - should you have any

concerns or comments, please let Traci know.

Where does our offering go?

Offerings from all of our classes will go to the

National Children’s Advocacy Center in

Huntsville. The NCAC models, promotes, and

delivers excellence in child abuse response

and prevention through service, education,

and leadership. Our current total: $206.78

October’s Memory verse: Deuteronomy 6:5

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,

and with all your might.

Be ready to say your memory verse in chapel on Sunday morning.

Parents of Young Children Saturday, October 5 at 10 am

Huntsville Botanical Gardens (4747 Bob Wallace Ave.)

The Scarecrow Trail is free with Garden Admission or Membership. Fall is filled with fun at the Huntsville Botanical Garden where they’ve got lots of great ways to celebrate

the season. Bring your camera to capture the beauty of autumn in the Garden and don’t forget to visit the pumpkin

display for a family photo! This year's Scarecrow Trail features over 40 displays created by local businesses, schools,

clubs, and organizations. Passes available — see Traci.

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Our confirmation class is designed for 7th & 8th graders, if you have any questions about our program or have a child

interested in taking confirmation this year, please contact Traci Billman.

Confirmation

October 4, Confirmation Lock-in, 7 pm. All about Martin Luther.

We will also have a mixer for confirmands and mentors during the

first hour. Meet in the Gathering Place when you arrive; plan to

bring sleeping gear and a snack & drink to share.

Confirmation Classes will be at 9:45 am

Oct. 20 - Law & Gospel/Sinner & Saint

Oct. 27 - Love Your Neighbor/Forgiveness

Coming up - Fall Retreat, November 15-17 at Vision Ministry

Fun for the whole family! This year’s fall festival is for

all ages to come and play, volunteer, or just watch.

There are activities for the littles - catch a pig in the

pig pen or do a little fishing; for the crafty - dozens of

crafts to choose from; for the courageous - hair and

face paint; for the competitive - ping pong toss, Bingo

(and so much more); and for the hungry - delicious

food and yummy candy!

A great day to invite a friend or neighbor and to wear your favorite

costume! Come and have a fantabulous time!!

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Fall Festival is coming up!!

Is your costume ready? Mark your calendars for October 26th for our annual Fall Festival. The Fellowship Hall will be transformed into a place full of friends and visitors enjoying yummy-themed food, games, activities, and candy. This event is the LARGEST community event of the year for St. Marks and we get hundreds of visitors to our church. That means we need ALL

THE CANDY. Please donate what you can so we can make this event a huge hit.

Our team is already planning and prepping for this, and we would love your help. Can you help with food? We could use donations to offset food costs, as well as peo-ple to help make and serve food on the day of the festival. If you're interested in helping (donations or working hands), please contact Lara Sieja - lasieja@gmail.com.

Do you want to help run a game or activity and see all the smiling faces and won-derful costumes of our community children? Talk to Jared or Jessica Waylander – they are the games gurus this year! (jjwaylander@gmail.com)

Want to help but not sure what would be best? Contact Courtney Spadaro (ccmae4@gmail.com). She will let you know what needs there still are. And help us get the word out!

Invite everyone.

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“Because God loves you” Community Lunch

Thursday, October 24

11:30 am - 1 pm

The St. Mark’s Community Lunch has become an annual event that recognizes

the neighbors of our community. We are trying something new this year by

inviting all HEMSI personnel to stop by for lunch.

Volunteers are needed to help with advertising, set-up, cooking, serving,

fellowshipping with our guests and clean up. We will begin setting up at

9:30AM; serving will be from 11:30AM - 1PM with clean up to follow.

This is a wonderful way to reach out to our local community and is a great deal

of fun!

Please sign-up to help in Communication Central.

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Faith and Discovery: God: A

Human History by Reza Aslan. An exploration

of humanity’s quest to make sense of the divine,

and a fascinating history of our understanding of

God. Reza Aslan describes himself as a Cultural

Muslim though he has practiced Christianity and

has an interest in Judaism as well. Coordinated

by Kathy Sieja. (Room #0 - basement)

Lectionary: What is a lectionary? A

lectionary is a list of scripture readings assigned

to be read on a particular day. This class will

study and discuss the week’s readings used in

Sunday worship. Led by Tom Duncan.

(Gathering Place)

Monday: Word Alive at 11 am in the Fellowship Hall. Come and be a part of a group study

and discussion of 95 Prostheses by retired ELCA Pastor Frank Honeycutt. Each section of the book includes a general introduction (to the church season) followed by ten essays based upon Bible stories familiar to that season and chosen with new Christians, study groups, and Christian formation teams in mind. Each essay concludes with questions or exercises inviting deeper reflection and understanding. Led by Pastor Gary. (Classes held on October 1, 7, 21, and 28)

Tuesday: Word Alive at 6:30 pm in The Gathering Place. See above for class description.

Led by Pastor Gary. (Classes held on October 1, 8, 22, and 29)

Wednesday: 6:06 AM Devotions, Prayer & Fellowship, in the chapel

Thursday: Caritas at 6 pm in The Gathering Place. Love Big: The Power of Revolutionary

Relationships to Heal the World by Rozella Haydee White. “All of creation interacts with itself to form a world that produces what it needs to thrive. Faith leads us to remember our story - who we belong to and who we are.” Led by Traci Billman. (Classes held on October 3, 17, and 24)

Loaves & Fishes Meeting this month on Thursday,

October 24, at Manna House 5 pm and then following up with dinner at

Chuy’s. This group is geared toward the twenty-ish something crowd.

Contact Rachel Cutter (rachelcutter@outlook.com) with any questions.

Adult Education: Mid-week

Adult Education: Sunday School

Donuts: is watching and discussing a

video series by Priscilla Shirer, “Jonah:

Navigating a Life Interrupted”. Come together

with this group to learn and fellowship

together! They may even share the donuts!

Led by participants. (Room #8)

Committed: continues talking about

Jacqueline Bussie’s Love Without Limits.

Learn to love as God does - without limits or

exceptions! Led by participants. (Conference

Room)

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Our next luncheon and program will be Thursday, October 18th. Our program this

month is called “Celebrating Freedom”, with Oktoberfest food on the menu! Arrive at

11AM to begin a time of fellowship, fun and food!

Remember to sign up in Communication Central no later than October 13th.

Martha Circle will meet Thursday, October 10, at 6:30PM in Room 8 at St. Mark’s.

Rachel Circle will meet will meet on Monday, October 14th at 6:30 pm at the home of

Mary Soop. We will discuss chapters 4-6 of "Living a Life you Love" by Joyce Meyer. New members and guests are always welcome.

Deborah Circle will meet will meet Tuesday, October 8 at 9:30 AM at Cracker Barrel

for breakfast. Please call/text 256 683-0947 or e-mail glendachurchey@att.net to reserve a place at our table. Everyone is invited to join us for fellowship and good food. Hope to see you then.

Hannah Circle will meet Monday, October 14 (change of date due to Fall Break), at 6 pm

in the Gathering Place. Gina Gastler will be our hostess and devotion leader. We’d love to have YOU attend. Nursery available.

Ruth Circle will meet Wednesday, October 2 at 9:00 AM in The Gathering Place. Bonnie

Pearson will be our hostess and Bible study leader. We welcome visitors and new members .

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October 6, 2019 8:30AM 11:00AM

Asst. Minister Wyatt Billman Chris Myers

Lector Bonnie Mueller Tom Duncan

Acolyte Emily Lear Anna Newland Lay Communion Asst/ Servers Sarah Thornton & Ryan McNeill

Sesalie & Noah Satterfeal Emma Myers

Greeters Karen Szymczyk Meg Jones & Herb Hocutt

Ushers Norwood Cutter & Marlin Williamson Norm & Peg Skrenes

Third Usher Kevin McNeill Craig Satterfeal

Jay’s Ministry Don Sieja

October 13, 2019 8:30AM 11:00AM

Asst. Minister Brenda Holsopple Jim Birkholz

Lector Deb Williams Jed Deason

Acolyte Jake Thornton Luke Falkenberg

Lay Communion Asst/ Servers

Steve Williams & Luke & Zoë Falkenberg

Greeters Karen Cunningham Sidney Sexton & Jaclyn Ewart

Ushers Mike & Michelle Price Wayne Falkenberg & Jim Mullin

Third Usher Jared Waylander Kila Strohl

Jay’s Ministry Jim Mullin

October 20, 2019 8:30AM 11:00AM

Asst. Minister Roberts Abele Frank Craig

Lector Tate Schappell Carol Tevepaugh

Acolyte Cassidy Hackenberg Alex Vandeveire

Lay Communion Asst/ Servers Mary & Olivia Schappell

Josh & Rachel Cutter Lilly Myers

Greeters Karen Fletcher

Nancy Lorine & Emma Lou Demirjian

Ushers Harry & Mary Wiley Austin Harris & Glenn Dasher

Third Usher Les Billman Mark Falkenberg

Jay’s Ministry Kathy Sieja

October 27, 2019 8:30AM 11:00AM

Asst. Minister Mary Soop Raziq Yaqub

Lector Dane Williams Gisela Rieger

Acolyte Sophia Petersen Owen Foreman

Lay Communion Asst/ Server and Bible Bearer Wyatt Billman Philip Altman Lay Communion Asst/ Server and Crucifer Anya Schappell Lorelee Black

Torch Bearers Connor Hackenberg & Jake Thornton Sven Ise & Carolyn Vandeveire

Greeters Judy Weiler Jim French & Susan Altman

Ushers Bill Weiler & Bob Dornbos Andy Sieja & Tim Sieja Third Usher Greg Carl Martin Folgmann

Jay’s Ministry Jean Loux

If you are unable to serve as scheduled,

please arrange a substitute and notify the church office.

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If you are unable to serve as scheduled,

please arrange a substitute and notify the church office.

November 3, 2019 8:30AM 11:00AM

Asst. Minister Louise Brooks Susan Wright

Lector Robert Burkhardt Dane Williams

Acolyte Julia Sharpe Charles Ise Lay Communion Asst/ Servers Jared & Jessica Waylander

Sesalie & Noah Satterfeal Deb Williams

Greeters Mike & Susan McCall Tom Duncan & Phil Grimm

Ushers Norwood Cutter & Marlin Williamson Steve Williams & Janet Duncan

Third Usher Brandon Pittman Kila Strohl

Jay’s Ministry Janet Duncan

November 10, 2019 8:30AM 11:00AM

Asst. Minister Gwen Dornbos Dave Schultz

Lector Karen Petersen Jim Ganoe

Acolyte Jake Thornton Anna Newland

Lay Communion Asst/ Servers

Sarah Thornton & Ryan McNeill Josh & Rachel Cutter

Greeter(s) Karen Szymczyk Ed & Anne Uher

Ushers Mike & Michelle Price Tim Sieja & Don Sieja

Third Usher Kevin McNeill Mark Falkenberg

Jay’s Ministry Don Sieja

November 17, 2019 8:30AM 11:00AM

Asst. Minister Brenda Holsopple Chris Myers

Lector Tate Schappell Derek Spadaro

Acolyte Connor Hackenberg Alex Vandeveire

Lay Communion Asst/ Servers Oliva & Anya Schappell

Philip Altman, Zoë & Luke Falkenberg

Greeters Brian & Staci Hackenberg

Nancy Lorine & Emma Lou Demirjian

Ushers Harry & Mary Wiley Norm & Peg Skrenes

Third Usher Les Billman Frank Craig

Jay’s Ministry Jim Mullin November 24, 2019 10:30AM Unity

Asst. Minister Kathy Sieja

Lector Julie Satterfeal

Acolyte Carolyn Vandeveire

Lay Communion Asst/ Server Emma & Lilly Myers

Greeters Judy Weiler & Susan Altman

Ushers Bob Dornbos & Bill Weiler

Third Usher Craig Satterfeal

Jay’s Ministry Kathy Sieja

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Our existing Food Ministries

need YOUR help!

St. Mark’s Food Pantry fills orders for the FoodLine on a daily basis. We are in need of volunteers to come in one day a month (or more, if you want!) during

lunchtime for about a half hour, depending on the volume of orders. We also keep a list for subs - to be called on when someone is sick or unable to fill their spot. Please contact Stephanie Smith (stephanie.smith@gmail.com or 256-417-9318) if interested.

Our Meals on Wheels team has a new driver (hooray!) - now we need substitute drivers and a “team captain”. Drivers pick up food from The Senior Center and deliver to a predesignated route. This takes approximately 1.5 hours. The team captain will call on subs when a regular driver is not able to run their route and pass along other important info from The Senior Center. The team captain does not have to be a driver! Anyone could handle this administrative job from home in a short period of time. Please contact Dave Schultz at dave_schultz@bellsouth.net or 256-883-0567.

Are you willing to provide dinner to someone in our church family on occasion? We are restarting this internal ministry - whether because of a loved one in the hospital, a death in the family, or a new baby's arrival, we want to show our love and support through food. Instead of stocking a freezer at the church with casseroles, we will set up an email based sign up when there is a need, and you can sign up to provide a meal if you can (home cooked, store bought or even deliv-ery ordered). If you're willing to be added to the list of possible providers, please send Courtney Spadaro (ccmae4@gmail.com) your email address.

Mom Bags - depending on your perspective, Christmas is a

long way off OR Christmas will be here in about two seconds!

With the latter thinking in mind, we are going to be collecting items for

the rest of the year to fill another 150 ‘Mom’ bags for Manna House. These gifts

are for the motherly figures in the lives of some of the visitors to Manna House.

We will be collecting full-sized bottles of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and

lotion; in addition, candles and nail polishes. After that, we’ll supplement with

random items like jewelry, make-up, etc. Please put any donations, labelled, in

the blue bins in Communication Central. Thanks!!

Downtown

Rescue Mission

Downtown Rescue Mission - On the third Friday of every month, at 12:30 PM, a group will go into the mission to clean the kitchen. If you would like to participate in this effort, please contact Tom or Janet

Duncan.

Food Truck Ministry

Every first Thursday we partner

with Manna House to go and

provide meals for our neighbors

at Johnson Towers (216 Seminole Dr.) at

5 pm. In September, we served 141 meals. For

October, chicken tetrazzini is on the menu.

If you would like to help in any capacity (food

and supply donations, preparation or serving),

please visit our Sign-up Genius or see Traci to

sign up. Our next serving day is October 3.

This month, please support

the Food Pantry with

Boxes/Pouches Instant

Potatoes

Opportunities to Serve

These are opportunities for you to share your time, money, and of course, your prayers all year long.

Homeless Camps

An ongoing ministry to serve the

homeless in our area once a

month. Contact Cindy Conrad

for more information. Donations

of pet food; socks; toiletries; and

easy-to-open food stuffs are

always welcome. The next camp

visit is Sunday, October 13,

at 1 pm.

We pack 75 bags weekly for kiddos at MLK, Jr. Elementary. Food donations are always needed (easy-to-open cans of ravioli, fruit, and vegetables, oatmeal packets, 100% juice boxes, pop-tarts, pudding cups, and cheese crackers) and can be put in the blue bins in CC. If you would like to volunteer in some capacity, please talk to Jed Deason.

Food Pantry

A long-time ministry to serve

hungry families and individuals

in the Huntsville area through

referrals from the IMS Food Line,

distribution through CASA and

by helping clients who walk into

the church. In August, CASA was

provided 40 bags of food for

delivery to their clients. 24 orders

for Food Line were picked up,

feeding 87 people.

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Year To Date Food Assistance (through August)

CASA Bags: 360

Food Pantry Orders: 171

# of People Served by Food Pantry Orders: 552

# Blessings in a Backpack Bags:1425

# Meals Served from Food Truck: ~1051 (thru Sep-

tember)

Music Notes

for October

Through August 31, 2019 -

Year to date general fund giving: $534,358

Year to date adjusted giving: $514,388

Year to date expenditures: $546,724

Mortgage balance as of September 16 - $48,680

*Adjusted giving reflects annualization of one time gifts.

Worship Sunday

Attendance School

August 4 182

August 11 245

August 18 204

August 25 249 113

Music for the Worship in October

Joyful Noise, Cornerstone, and the new praise team Lazarus with vocalists Jacquelyn Ewart, JoAnna Buttler Karen

Szymczyk, Norwood Cutter and River Skrenes , will provide the worship music for the October Sundays, at the 8:30am

services.

Dr. Mira Kruja, St. Mark’s & Friends Choir, St. Mark’s & Friends Ringers, St. Mark’s & Friends Wind Ensemble will

provide worship music for the October Sundays, at the 11:00am services.

Ferdinand Murati, Music Director

Handbell Music Ministry announcement:

St. Mark’s & Friends Ringers handbell choir has a vacant position. Music reading skill is a must. If interested, con-tact music director at music@stmarkshsv.org St. Mark’s Choir Music Ministry announcement:

St. Mark’s & Friends Choir has an available seat at the Soprano section. Choir singing experience is preferred. If interested, contact music director at music@stmarkshsv.org

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St. Mark’s Faith & Fiction Book Group

Faith & Fiction Book Group will discuss Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman on Saturday, October 6. The group will meet at 9:30 a.m. in Room 8. Visitors and guests are welcome!

The selection for November will be Pachinko by Min Jin Lee .

2020 Stewardship Campaign

Consecration Sunday - October 27

Consider joining the Homeless Ministry Team for our next visit to the camps on Sunday, October 13th at 1:00pm. We are in much need of hygiene wipes, bottled water, white socks (male and female), pillows, sleeping bags, and duct tape. Thanks to Katy Henley, Dave Mann, Judy Stevens, Rob and Regan Caple, and Jim and Terrie Duke for visiting the camps with me on God's Work, Our Hands Day. This is an awesome ministry to be a part of. Thanks

to Kathy and Kristina Emmerson for filling the food supply bags. If you would like more information regarding this ministry, please contact me at cindy.conrad@knology.net. Mark your calendars for an upcoming camp visit on Sunday, November 10th at 1:00 pm.

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Cindy Conrad

Patrick Cunningham

Maverick Curry

Carol Cutter

Janet Duncan

Mary Grace Evans

Zoë Falkenberg

Terry Ganoe

Julianna Hiller

Brenda Holsopple

Ron Jaramillo

Allen Krell

Cathey Meeks

Meredith Mullin

Sam Mullin

Ed Myszka

Anna Newland

Gracie Niemeyer

Cathy Ontiveros

Christa Phillips

Gabe Pittman

Barry Rogers

Bernie Schroer

Haley Sharpe

Kathy Sieja

Campbell Stubbs

Jake Thornton

Wilhelm Tietke

Ed Uher

Daniel White

Mason White

Josh Alexander

Lauren Altman

Susan Altman

Becky Altvater

Les Billman

October Worship Themes October 6 – Evil Times and Eternal Trust October 13 – Give Thanks to God October 20 – Persistent Praying October 27 [Reformation Sunday] – Freedom in Christ

BLESSING OF THE DOGS will be Sunday, October 6 from 1-2 pm on

the church lawn facing Westmoreland.

Pastor Gary welcomes your furry friends

and encourages you to invite your neigh-

bors and their pets for this annual event.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 11AM Word Alive

1PM Knit & Crochet

2PM Bal./Tai Chi

5:30PM Handbells

6:30PM Word Alive

6:30PM Winds

2 6:06AM Prayer &

Devotion Group

9AM Ruth Circle

6:30PM New

Members Class

6:30PM Choir

3 5PM Food Truck

Ministry

5PM Call Comm.

Mtg.

6PM Caritas

5:30PM & 6:30PM

Praise Teams

4 9AM Altar Guild

7PM

Confirmation

Lock In

5 9:30AM Faith &

Fiction Book

Group

10AM PoYC

6 8:30AM Contemporary

Worship

9:45AM Sunday School - All

Ages

11AM Traditional Worship

1 - 2PM Blessing of the Dogs

7 11AM Word Alive

12PM Quilt Guild

8 9:30AM Deborah

Circle (Cracker

Barrel)

1PM Knit & Crochet

2PM Bal./Tai Chi

5:30PM Handbells

6:30PM Word Alive

6:30PM Winds

7PM EGA

9 6:06AM Prayer &

Devotion Group

6:30PM New

Members Class

6:30PM Choir

10 5:30PM & 6:30PM

Praise Teams

6:30PM Martha

Circle

11 9AM Altar Guild

12

13 Fall Family

Retreat

8:30AM Contemporary

Worship

9:45AM Sunday School - All

Ages

11AM Traditional Worship

1PM Homeless Camp Visits

14 12PM Quilt Guild

4PM Board of

Worship

5:45PM Executive

Committee Mtg

5:30PM Bd of

Learning

6PM Hannah Circle

6:30PM Rachel

Circle (Soop’s)

15

10:30AM Deliver

Meals on Wheels

1PM Knit & Crochet

2PM Bal./Tai Chi

5:30PM Handbells

6:30PM Winds

6:35PM Bd of

Witness & Outreach

16 6:06AM Prayer &

Devotion Group

10AM Brookdale

Bible Study

6:30PM Choir

17 11AM Free Spirits

5PM Call Comm.

Mtg.

5:30PM & 6:30PM

Praise Teams

6PM Caritas

18 9AM Altar Guild

12:30PM - Down-

town Rescue

Mission Kitchen

Clean Up

5PM Wedding

Rehearsal

19

3PM Wedding

20 8:30AM Contemporary

Worship

9:45AM Sunday School - All

Ages & Confirmation Class

11AM Traditional Worship

1PM Tweeners

3:30PM Senior Youth

21 11AM Word Alive

12PM Quilt Guild

5:45PM Church

Council Mtg

22 9:30AM EGA

1PM Knit & Crochet

2PM Bal./Tai Chi

5:30PM Handbells

6:30PM Word Alive

6:30PM Winds

7PM EGA

Newsletter

Deadline

23 6:06AM Prayer &

Devotion Group

1PM WELCA

Board Meeting

6:30PM New

Members Dinner

6:30PM Choir

24

11:30AM

Community Lunch

5PM Loaves &

Fishes

5:30PM & 6:30PM

Praise Teams

6PM Caritas

25 9AM Altar Guild

26

27 Reformation &

Consecration Sunday 8:30AM Contemporary

Worship

9:45AM Sunday School - All

Ages & Confirmation Class

11AM Traditional Worship

New Members will be

received at both services

28

11AM Word Alive

12PM Quilt Guild

29 9:30AM EGA

10:30AM Deliver

Meals on Wheels

1PM Knit & Crochet

2PM Bal./Tai Chi

5:30PM Handbells

6:30PM Word Alive

6:30PM Winds

7PM EGA

30 6:06AM Prayer &

Devotion Group

5PM Call Comm.

Mtg.

6:30PM Choir

31 10:30AM Deliver

Meals on Wheels

5:30PM & 6:30PM

Praise Teams

For Updated Information, Please See the Calendar on Our Webpage at www stmarkshsv.org

Fall Family Retreat

2 - 5PM

Fall Festival

S t . M a r k ’ s E v a n g e l i c a l

L u t h e r a n C h u r c h

October 4 Confirmation Lock-In

October 11 - 13 Fall Family Retreat

October 24 Community Free Lunch

October 26 Fall Festival

October 27 Reformation & Consecration Sunday

November 3 All Saints Sunday

November 15 - 17 Fall Confirmation Retreat

November 24 Unity Service

November 28 Thanksgiving Day

December 7 Parents’ Morning Out

December 8 Congregational Meeting (9:45AM)

December 15 Lessons & Carols Unity Service (10:30AM)

Quick Calendar

200 Longwood Dr. SE

Huntsville, AL 35801

(256) 539-4361

info@stmarkshsv.org

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Recycling Note

Please use your recycling bins at home for all recyclables.

Many programs that we have participated with in the past have changed. We will continue to recycle paper and cardboard. We are no longer able to recycle plas-tic (bottles or bottle tops) or aluminum cans at church.

For information about Madison County’s new residential recycling program, please call RANA at 256-801-CART or visit their website at: www.recycling-alliance.com.