Spiritual Growth

“…that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all spiritual wisdom

and understanding, so that you may lead lives worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God.” Colossians 1:9b-10

Joining with the angels and the saints of all times and places, we raise our hearts and minds to the Lord in praise, prayer and study. All so that we may mature in our faith journey and grow in our relationship with God.

We do this ministry of spiritual growth by:

Worshipping the Lord with liturgy and music that is both traditional and varied.
Offering and supporting prayers for each other, for the church and for all that are in need.
Learning and developing the faith in classes and study for children through adults.

Hymns for May

(A note from Pastor Kirk: ...based on the belief that we may not be back in worship with choir and other instruments to do other special pieces or services, I am [providing] this list of music for May. )

5/3 4th Sunday of Easter

Prelude- “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” arr. by Marianne Kim

All People That on Earth Do Dwell LBW 245 vss. 1, 3 & 5

The Lord’s My Shepherd LBW 451 vss. 1, 3 & 5

Anthem

Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us ELW 789 vss. 1, 2, & 4

Postlude- “Mighty Maker of All” by Rachel Sawyer

5/10 5th Sunday of Easter - Mother’s Day

Prelude- “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” arr. by Norman Johnson

Alleluia! Jesus is risen! WOV 674 vss. 1, 4 & 5

You are the way LBW 464 DUNDEE

Anthem

Now Thank We All Our God LBW 534

Postlude- “Unto All the World” by Christopher Neal

5/17 6th Sunday of Easter

Prelude- “May Jesus Christ Be Praised” arr. by Harold DeCou

Rise up, O Saints of God! LBW 383 vss. 1, 2, & 5

Come down, O Love divine LBW 508 vss. 1 & 4

Anthem

What wondrous love is this LBW 385 (ELW 666) vss. 1, 3 & 4

Postlude- “Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens Adore Him” by Lani Smith

5/21 Thursday - Ascension Day Worship

(Mt. Carmel, Trinity, St. Mark annual worship – this year, just three pastors sharing a screen video.)

Prelude- “Look, Ye Saints!” By Thomas Chesterton

We Praise You, O God LBW 241 Vss. 1 & 3

A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing! LBW 157 vss. 1, 2, & 7

Anthem

All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name! LBW 328 vss. 1, 6 & 7

Postlude- “Our Christ Ascends” by Todd Kendall

5/24 7th Sunday of Easter

Prelude

In Christ there is no east or west LBW 359 vss. 1, 3 & 4

Son of God, Eternal Savior LBW 364 vss. 1 & 4

Anthem

How Great Thou Art LBW 532 Vss. 1, 2 & 4

Postlude

5/31 Day of Pentecost

Prelude- “Spirit of God” by Lani Smith

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling vss. 1 & 2

Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling LBW 523 vss. 2 & 4

Anthem

Come, Thou Almighty King LBW 522 Vss. 1 & 3

Postlude- “Forth in Your Name” by Lani Smith

6/7 Holy Trinity

Prelude- “Holy, Holy, Holy” arr. by Lani Smith

Praise to the Father LBW 517

Father Most Holy LBW 169 vss. 1 & 4

Anthem

Holy, Holy, Holy LBW 165

Postlude- “Postlude on ‘Italian Hymn’” by Edward Broughton

F.I.S.H.

What is FISH?

-- Calling All Parents and Calling All Youth --

“Fun In Serving Him” Youth Club…our upcoming FISH Youth Club (ages 5 & up) which will be meeting the second Sunday of each month from 2:00-4:00pm. We've got fun and snacks in the room behind the fellowship hall. Note: The FISH meetings are canceled until we are again able to gather together.

All you young fish, please spread the word and plan to jump back into the tank at this new time!

Any questions, please contact Karen Feeser, 717-698-3535, or the office. (The planning meeting at 10:30am on the 13th is still scheduled.)

Thoughts, ideas, suggestions, volunteering, you name it, we hope to hear from all of you. You just need to call the church office at 717-637-8904 or e-mail us at offcoor129@gmail.com!

Schedule for FISH

No FISH in April

May 17, 2020 10:30am

End of Sunday School Year Celebration with Picnic & Games followed at 12:00pm by a FISH presentaton with Tom & Hollis Long about Bees & Beekeeping.

After learning about Bees, we will plan our St. Mark Herb Garden.

Anyone who want to help prepare the herb garden soil, contact church office or Karen Feeser

The Coloring Book Group schedule for 2020 is shown below. There is no charge and the events are open to the public. Please join us for fun, conversation, and creativity!

Benefits of Coloring for Adults:

* Builds concentration

* Builds visual perception skills

* Relaxing/relieves stress

* Encourages creativity

* Develops fine eye-hand coordination

All dates are a Tuesday and the meeting time is 10:00am -- 12:00noon:

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