Dear Church Family,
This past Saturday my ladies Refresh group was able to celebrate Mid-chapter in Albertson Hall which was great for 35 of us to get together again! I hope you have been staying warm! Just a reminder the heat has been turned off for the season keep that in mind for the service this Easter Sunday.
Announcements:
The Inbody Endowment offers scholarships for education beyond high school to people that attend St. Mark’s Church. The scholarship can be used for colleges, technical training or other specialized training. Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now available at the church office. Contact Kim Everingham or Karla Slovinski if you have any questions. Applications will be due on May 15th.
Road construction on State Road 15 overpass may begin this week. If they start there will be a sign that will indicate only right turn out of the church driveway and a right turn from the overpass into the driveway. Drive carefully on your way to church!
Joys and Praises:
Karla Slovinski praises God for Dave celebrating his birthday on Sunday.
Justin rejoices with his fiance’ Kendra in her being sober for 120 days.
Doris Rassi praises God for the people who helped her celebrate her recent birthday.
Kim Everingham praises God for being able to attend her granddaughter’s color guard performance last weekend. Her group placed 13th in the nation.
Pastor Tony rejoices in seeing people in church who have been absent for a while.
Becca Spaulding gives thanks to the people of the congregation who are patient with her toddler son moving around during the service.
Angelica Ditmars praises God for LaCasa staff who have been helping her father move.
Prayer Concerns:
Karla Slovinski asks for prayers as she is missing her mother who passed away during this time several years ago.
Karen Ditmars asks for prayers for her brother who will be having back surgery in May.
Heather Allen asks for prayers for her family members who are facing addiction and mental health issues. Also, pray for Heather’s sponsor who relapsed last week.
Tanner Giles requests prayers for his addiction struggles.
Angelica Ditmars requests prayers for her father Jim who is having health issues.
Danni S. asks for continued prayers for Juliet’s lockjaw.
Pastor Tony’s Challenge:
Which greeting are you giving Jesus? Are you welcoming Him or do you fear Him?
Blessings,
Danni Shearer
Administrative Assistant
St. Mark’s Church