In Christ, we reach up, reach out,
reach in. Weekly Announcements
December 6, 2020
Second Sunday in Advent—Joel
Annual Congregational Meeting SundayDecember 611:00 am Please plan to attend this important meeting in the life of the congregation. The 2021 Ministry Plan will be submitted for approval. Two ways to attend: parking lot (11:00 worship) or online via FB or stmarksbg.org
December Noisy Offering—Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity partners with people in our community, and all over the world, to help them build or im-prove a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Habitat home-owners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and for their families. Click here to give or, checks may be made out to St. Mark’s. Write Habitat for Humanity on the memo line.
EVENTS THIS WEEK
“Tuesdays with Kevin”
Musical Devotion
Tuesdays @ 2:00 pm
Facebook Live
https://www.facebook.com/
stmarksbg/
Tuesday Bible Study
Bed Head Bible Study
7:00—8:00 am
Nehemiah: A Life of Prayer
Contact Robin to join:
Campus Ministry Bible Study
7:00 pm, via ZOOM
Meeting ID: 878 6164 1293
Contact Cassie for info:
Worship Services
https://www.facebook.com/
stmarksbg/
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American Red Cross Blood Drives All Types Needed! Make an appointment today! Click here to register Saturday, December 5: 9:00 am—3:00 pm First United Methodist Church, Bowling Green
Sunday Morning Service Times
8:30 am | 9:45 am |11:00 am
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church | 315 S. College Dr. | BG | www.stmarksbg.org
Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. Joel 2:13
Mid-Week Advent Worship Services WednesdaysDecember 9 & 166:30 pm
Bowling Green Christian Food Pantry Volunteers Badly Needed! Can you serve in December? Monday Afternoons or Wednesday Mornings Click Here for Contact Information
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Thursday, December 24
5:00 pm Family Service
7:00 pm
Worship Service
8:30 pm Worship Service
Holy Communion will be
celebrated at each service.
Outdoor Sanctuary (Parking Lot)
St. Mark’s is offering this daily devotional free and delivered to your email inbox each morning. Mark your Connection Card or email Robin to sign up. You may also call the office to receive a paper booklet with all of the devotions for Advent 2020.
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You might say Pastor William Hutflies is musically inclined... He can play you a tune on the piano, pipe organ, French horn, B-flat horn, guitar, baritone ukulele, and even the harmonica. His musical and pastoral gifts came in particularly handy while serving in a small rural congregation with two organists, who both went into labor the evening of the Christmas Eve Service! But, no worries. He played the guitar for the children to sing Silent Night, the organ for the hymns, and took care of the liturgy and the sermon!
Growing up he lived in Jackson Center, Ohio, and spent a lot of time on the neighbor’s farm, which was just down the road. An industrious and ambitious teen, he also worked in a local hardware store and the chicken hatchery to save enough money to buy a bicycle. As a child he was very active in the Boy Scouts, the Explorer Program, and he loved camping. He was very active in his church: Junior Mission Band, Luther League and playing the pipe organ and piano for Sunday School, worship and choir. He was a junior in high school when his pastor asked him if he would be interested in going to the seminary, which led him to Capital University in 1956. The Korean War had just ended and there was a dire need for pastors. God’s Call was answered. At Capital University he majored in sciences and biology, and it was there that he fell in love with science. At seminary, which was across the street from Capital, was where he fell in love with theology.
These days he enjoys listening to all kinds of music (except Hard Rock) and reading. His reading favorites include Early American History, Archeology, Astronomy and Medicine, which was conducive to the time he spent as a Hospital Medical Technologist and Hospital Laboratory Supervisor. Pastor William met his wife, Ginny, at a May Day Dance and they “just clicked,” and have been “clicking” for the past 57 years! Ginny, wise and caring, has had the greatest impact on his life. She is a wonderful mother and has always been a great support and encourager for their family of two daughters and two sons. When asked what advice he would give a young person, his answer was: “Do what you can enjoy doing so that you can whistle on your way to work.” Pastor William enjoyed doing volunteer work in the community and the schools, and served for 55 years as a Parish Pastor. There are still a few things on their itinerary including more visits out west to spend time with their children and grandchildren. Another adventure would be a visit to Greece because of its history, and to be able to walk the same path as the Apostle Paul. Pastor William has touched so many lives in his and Ginny’s travels. We pray that all of life’s journeys are enjoyed to the fullest! May God continue to bless this couple in their walk with the Lord.
Senior Profile - A Monthly Feature
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1 Elizabeth Gerken
1 Kara Kellermeier
1 Joanne Martin-Reynolds
2 Gracelyn Boswell
2 Kevin McGill
3 Tricia Germann
4 Jean Lewis
4 Shannon Weihl
5 Nicholas Herringshaw
6 Don Morlock
6 Don Neifer
7 Alex Ackerman
7 Cheryl Kurfess
7 Kathy Westhoven
8 Larry Fruth
8 Kelly Jennings
9 Susan Gilders
10 Dennis Ebka
10 Bob Grove
12 Ruth Ann Beaverson
13 Terri Cromley
14 Carrie Fernandez
15 Jane Clinard
16 Jim Cessna
16 Suzanna Eberly
16 Colin Henning
17 Barton Schroeder
19 Steve Ashman
19 Clayton Tyrrell
20 Noah Lanning
21 Charlotte DeVries
21 Ethan Klotz
21 Emma Nester
22 Annmarie Cremar
22 Tom Gerken
22 Bob Smith
22 Vicky Smith
23 Conner Ashman
23 Terri Henning
23 Dave Hollinger
23 Kent Stambaugh
24 Carla Gonyer
26 Nancy Cessna
26 Keelin McHugh
27 John Cable
27 Jackson Devine
27 Garrett Germann
27 Todd Waggoner
28 Adam Budke
28 David Riley
29 Michael Bowers
29 Nancy Kern
29 Darlene Mauk
30 Andy McKee
30 Easton Meyer
30 Traudy Pool
31 Christopher Dudics
31 Deb Marten
Celebrate December Birthdays It’s strange celebrating a birthday during a pandemic.
If you know some folks on this list, please REACH OUT and wish them a Happy Birthday!
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