ST. MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - Fort Dodge, Iowa (2024)

2 месяца назад

PALM SUNDAYMarch 24, 2024 - 10:00 AMRector: The Rev. Kristine LeamanLector: Sharon VogelServer: Sharon VogelOrganist: Kathleen SchreierCantor: Sean O'Connor Austin SorensonViolinist: William SergeantCrucifer: Nash TerryTorch Bearer: Altar Guild: Anna BaconGospel: 11:1-11aPsalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Page 760 BCPOpening Hymn: "All Glory, Laud, and Honor" Hymnal #1541st Lesson: Isaiah 50:4-9aPsalm 31:1-16 Page 622 BCP - Chanted by CanterEpistle: Paul's Letter to the Philippians 2:5-11Hymn "Go to Dark Gethsemane " Hymnal #171 THE PASSION ACCORDING TO MARK 15:1-47Prayers of the People Form VI -- Page 392 -- BCPOffertory Hymn "These Alone Are Enough" InsertSANCTUS: Holy, Holy, HolyDIOCESAN PRAYER: Holy God of abundance and life, we thank you for the gift of the Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Iowa in which we live out your call. Stretch our minds and the capacity of our hearts as we learn and grow into the community of disciples that you dream of. Send your Holy Spirit to guide us as we seek your plan for the future of this diocese. Enliven our faith as we learn to take risks in following Jesus. Strengthen us as one church, one diocese, united in Christ's love, and bring us in joy to the day when we step out of the boat and dance on the water, in the name of Jesus, who calls us. Amen.Closing Hymn: "Alone Thou Goest Forth" Hymnal #164ANNOUNCEMENTS:We wish a Happy Birthday to Roxanne Hall & Ed Tjelmeland and all those celebrating birthdays this week. We wish God's blessings for many more happy, healthy years ahead. We also wish a Happy Anniversary to Wayne and Michelle Ely celebrating an anniversary this week. We give Thanksgivings for the households of St. Mark's.There is also a sign-up sheet for the Agape Meal on the kitchen counter. Please stop in and write down what you can help bring. Maundy Thursday is approaching fast!The Lenten Bible study group which combines with the First Baptist Church will hold their study this Wednesday at 12:00 Noon, at First Baptist Church. All are welcome to join us. Last week was very enlightening. You are more than welcome to bring your lunch along.HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SCHEDULE:March 28: MAUNDY THURSDAY - Agape meal at 6:00 pm followed by a worship service and foot washing.March 29: GOOD FRIDAY - Stations of the Cross at 12:00 pm in the sanctuary - Worship service at 6:00 pm in the sanctuaryMarch 31: EASTER SUNDAY - Worship service at 10:00 amAPRIL CHAPTER MEETING - Saturday, April 6th, 2024, 10:00 am to Noon via Zoom. The diocese is arranged into mission chapters, and we gather together online twice each year. The first part of the meeting includes diocesan news and discussion for everyone. Then we move into breakout groups by chapter. All are welcome, and diocesan convention delegates 7 any in congregational leadership roles (clergy, vestry, wardens, communications, treasurer, etc.) are especially encouraged to attend. MUST REGISTER TO GET THE ZOOM LINK:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsde2rqz4uH9ECbFgpmNKcFtBCz7Y9x0YM#/registration

There will NOT be a youth group meeting this month.If you would like to order an Easter lily, please fill out a form available in the Narthex or at the church office and turn it in to the office or put it in the offering plate (with your payment, please) by March 22.You will notice some unnumbered envelopes in the pew pockets alongside the prayer request forms. If you forget your envelope and would like your donation recorded, use one of these envelopes and write your name on the front. You can always select where your donation goes: General Fund, Discretionary Fund, Missions, or Lords Cupboard to name a few. You can even give on-line at St. Mark's new website:

http://www.stmarksfd.org

. Check it Out!New Devotion Books are available on the table in the Narthex Hallway.If you have never filled out an Emergency Contact Form for us to keep in the office, please take one from the hallway table or get one in the office, fill it out and return it to the office. Also, if you have any address, phone, or email changes, please call the office to update your general contact information. We would also love to know your birthday and anniversary dates so we can pray and celebrate those occasions for and with you.St. Mark's has multiple commissions to help do the work of the Church. The commissions will be meeting on designated Sundays after church services. They are required to meet once a quarter and we are working to get back to at least this minimal schedule. Please call the Church office if you have questions about or would like to add your name to a commission. We are always happy to welcome a new commission member.REASONS TO BE EPISCOPALIAN: The Book of Common Prayer allows a degree of uniformity in prayer while leaving room for the diversity of cultures, languages, and liturgical styles. (The Very Rev. David G. Bollinger, Diocese of New York)