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 and adults.
Weekly Bible Study
Each week, we study the Bible as a group led by Pastor Kirk. We meet on Friday mornings from 11:00am until 12:00noon.
We've recently added an online component, welcoming virtual participants via Microsoft Teams.
To join us virtually (via audio only), use the following link:
https://teams.live.com/meet/9318150962243
or
https://tinyurl.com/StMarkBibleStudy
For our current supplemental materials in PDF format, please email the church office.
Worship & Music
Worship at St. Mark
The church is the assembly of all believers gathered in spiritual worship of our Lord and Savior. It is where the gospel is purely preached and the Holy Sacraments are administered according to the gospel.
Here at St. Mark we generally follow a liturgy that flows from gathering to greeting; from confession to praise; from scripture to prayer; from offering to communion; and from blessing to sending. This liturgy is listed in the bulletins that are sitting in the pews for a season of the church year. Additional handouts are given each week that list the chosen scripture and music for the week, along with any other needed announcements.
The Lutheran church has a library of published worship materials. We routinely use the green hymnals of the Lutheran Book of Worship and the blue hymnal With One Voice to supplement. We also may include in the handouts or bulletins parts of the red Evangelical Lutheran Worship or other materials as needed.
Hymns for January and February
January 5 – 2nd Sunday After Christmas
LBW 45 Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful
LBW 56 The First Noel
LBW 60 Hark the Herald Angels Sing
January 12 – Baptism of Our Lord
WOV 697 Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters
LBW 486 Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
WOV 721 Go My Children, with My Blessing
January 19 – 2nd Sunday After Epiphany
LBW 203 Now We Join in Celebration
LBW 90 Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
January 26 – 3rd Sunday After Epiphany
WOV 652 Arise Your Light Has Come
LBW 35 Hark the Glad Sound
February 2 – Presentation of Our Lord
LBW 50 Angels from the Realms of Glory
LBW 198 Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
LBW 259 Lord Dismiss Us with Your Blessing
February 9 – 5th Sunday After Epiphany
LBW 165 Holy, Holy, Holy
LBW 242 Let the Whole Creation Cry
WOV 752 Here I Am Lord
February 16 – 6th Sunday After Epiphany
LBW 316-Jesus the Very Thought of You
LBW 530 Jesus Shall Reign
LBW 189 We Know That Christ Is Raised
February 23 – 7th Sunday After Epiphany
LBW 424 Lord Of Glory, You Have Brought Us
LBW 307 Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive
WOV 765 Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love
Handbell Choir
Learn to ring and share in the music of melody. Handbells are a simple instrument to learn and we have a fun group that meets each Sunday following worship to learn and have fellowship.
Call our Director of Music, Melinda Elnaggar at the church for more information
Trinity Choir
Through group practices and individual instructions, Melinda Elnaggar leads our adult choir in singing new and uplifting songs throughout the year. We even have been known to have special soloists and duets join in the fun. All are welcome to come and sing along. See Melinda for more information.
Christian Education and Learning
Vacation Bible School - VBS
Each Summer, near the end of July or beginning of August, St. Mark and St. Paul (York St.) Lutheran churches co-host a week-long Vacation Bible School for children nursery to 5th grade.
Each year's theme is picked and centered on a topic that will interest the kids and teach them the Bible stories of God.
There is story time, music time, craft time, games, and lots of fun each year.
Please Join Us for Sunday School
Sunday School
Nursery 10:20-11:00
Elementary 10:20-11:20
Middle School class 10:20-11:20
Confirmation Class with Pastor
Bible Study
From 11:00am to 12 noon on Fridays at the church and online via Microsoft Teams (audio only). Check out the link at the top of this page to join us virtually. Study materials are provided in-person. If you are joining virtually, email the church office at stmarkhanover@yahoo.com for a .pdf of materials.
No experience is necessary!
All Are Welcome!