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WELCOME PASTOR BRIAN A. MCCLINTON
Posted on: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Pastor Brian McClinton was born in Newark, NJ, and studied liberal arts at the Newark School of Performing Arts. He continued his education at Gettysburg College as a double major in Musical Theater and Psychology. He then pursued his studies toward ministry at the Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary, graduating with a Master of Divinity degree. His first call began in Beaver Dam, WI, as an Associate Pastor at the First Lutheran Church. His second call was as Associate Pastor at St. Paul’s...
» Read moreLUNCH BUNCH
Posted on: Friday, January 20, 2023
Seven people showed up for a great lunch at Ledo’s on Tuesday, January 17th. We had diverse choices for lunch of soup and salad, pizza, and subs. The prices were great. Best of all was the company! Our next lunch bunch outing will be at the Hub City Dinner again on Tuesday, February 21 at 12 noon. 190 Railway Ln, Hagerstown. Come join us!
» Read moreNEW COUNCIL OFFICERS AND MEMBERS
Posted on: Friday, January 20, 2023
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW CHURCH COUNCIL OFFICERS AND NEW MEMBERS President---Elaine Rose Vice President--Paul Needy Secretary--Rhonda Bowers Treasurer--Ralph Bartles New Members: Cheryl Mogensen, Steve Elsen and Linda Richards Returning members: Carol Seibert, Marilyn Cashman and Pat Myers
» Read moreBOY SCOUT UPDATE
Posted on: Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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Boy Scout Troop 26 Update St. Mark’s has chartered Troop 26 for about 60 years and has been honored with many Eagle scouts and many scouts who attended Sinoquipe Scout Reservation during that time. The troop currently has 3 scouts who are very close to earning their Eagle status. However, Troop 26 requires re-chartering and due to insurance liability issues, St. Mark’s is unable to assist. Just about any non-partisan group can do this in the BSA system, i.e. religious institutions, schools,...
» Read moreSUNDAY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING
Posted on: Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Sunday School classes for elementary and middle school students is being put on hold until Spring due to the Covid-19 virus. Stay tuned for our return to Sunday School reture date.
» Read moreCONGREGATION MEETING
Posted on: Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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The annual meeting of the congregation will be held on November 21, 2021 at 12:30 pm. There will be a luncheon served after the 10 AM worship service. All members are urged to attend.
» Read moreSOUP AND SANDWICH FUNDRAISER
Posted on: Tuesday, October 5, 2021
ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH SOUP and SANDWICH SALE Chicken Corn Soup ---$8/quart Vegetable Soup ---$8/quart Country Ham Sandwich ---$6 each Assorted Baked Goods available at Pick-up TO ORDER – Pre-orders requested, but walk-ins welcome Orders due by October 10th, 2021 Call 443.880.0263 or 301.733.7550 to place orders PICKUP – OCTOBER 16TH between 10 am – 12:30 pm at St. Mark’s Parking Lot across from the church at 601 Washington Avenue Proceeds to benefit the Parsonage Renovation Fund
» Read moreANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC POSTPONED DUE TO COVID
Posted on: Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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Due to the increase in the Covid positivity rate, the Covid Task Force and Church Council have recommended postponing the Annual Church Picnic, scheduled for this Sunday, October 3 at Doub Woods until April. The safety of our members and friends is of upmost importance.
» Read moreCHOIRS ARE BACK
Posted on: Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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Chancel Choir and Chorister Choir FINALLY, after a way-too-long hiatus - thanks to COVID! - we're going to try to resume choir rehearsals. Mostly due to health or scheduling issues, our choirs have become rather small, so we could really use some more singers. So please consider joining us, or at least come and try it out. All are welcome! Contact Kathy at 301-733- 4090. Here's the plan: CHANCEL CHOIR (Adults) will begin rehearsals on Thursday, Sept. 2 from 4:00-5:00 in the Sanctuary every week
» Read moreTHE QUILTERS HAVE RETURNED
Posted on: Wednesday, April 28, 2021
The quilters are meeting again every Tuesday from 9:15-11:30. The quilts are for the Lutheran World Relief Mission and are given to babies, locally to CASA , and to those who need them all over the world. “We have a lot of fun making quilts.” If you would like to try it out, no sewing abilities are needed to have fun and “help blanket the world with love.” For more information, call Sandy at 301-302- 7419. All supplies provided. Face masks required.
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