Faith ~ Family ~ Friends
Sharing Christian Life/ Making Friends/ Lighting the Way
158 North Avenue Tallmadge, OH 44278 330-633-3718
Sharing Christian Life/ Making Friends/ Lighting the Way
158 North Avenue Tallmadge, OH 44278 330-633-3718
Up-coming Events: 2020 Church News:
Events:
Holy Communion Offered - Monday Nov. 30th, 3-5pm St. Bernard Lunch Packers - Monday Dec. 7th, 11:30 am Holy Communion Offered - Monday Dec. 7th, 3-5pm Holiday Concert for Hunger - Sunday December 13th, 7pm, *Changed to an Online Only Format Christmas Eve Services - Thursday December 24th, 4:00pm & 7:30pm, Reservations Required call 330-633-3718 or email office@stmark-lutheran.org the church office Dates may change as we get closer to the events. Please check back often. Update from Pastor “Light one candle to watch for Messiah;
Let the light banish darkness. He shall bring salvation to Israel, God fulfills His promise (ELW # 240) November 24, 2020 Dear people of St. Mark, I can’t remember a year when I’ve been more in the mood for Advent. Or maybe I mean “in the mood of Advent.” Sitting in the dark … waiting for … what, exactly? For life to return to “normal?” Will that happen? And if so, when? Or will there be a “new normal,” as some folks have been saying from early on in this time of pandemic? So much that we don’t know, so much beyond our control. And so we light a candle, and we wait on the Lord, knowing that His promises are sure. As of this writing, we are under a “stay-at-home advisory” in Summit County, with residents urged to leave home only “to go to work or school, or for essential needs.” From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my own conviction is that as the pastor of this congregation it is not up to me to determine for you whether or not on any given Sunday it is “essential” to meet with others for worship and prayer. Many of you are more comfortable joining us on line or via the audio bridge. Others do not have that capability, or would rather be here in person. I am committed to being here on Sunday mornings for as long as the Lord allows that to happen. Of necessity, we will be doing things differently than in an “ordinary” Advent. Good Neighbors is requesting that only grocery store gift cards be purchased for recipient families this year. St. Mark has been asked to provide Christmas for two families, each with 3 adults and 4 children. Your contribution, by cash or check written to St. Mark with “Good Neighbors” noted, is needed no later than Sunday, December 6. Please send it by mail, or drop off at the church office. Instead of purchasing a multitude of individual poinsettias, this year we simply are accepting donations toward the Christmas flower fund. Special envelopes are available at the church, with a place to designate “in honor of” or “in memory of;” or you can mail your contribution noting “Christmas flowers” and any tribute request. In light of the county health advisory, the Concert for Hunger will be an online event only this year. Stay tuned for details, including how to contribute. The need is greater than ever. At this point, the plan for Christmas Eve is for two worship services, one at 4:00 p.m. (Word, music, and prayer) and one at 7:30 p.m. (Holy Communion). Seating will be limited to 45 persons at each service. Please make a reservation for the service of your choice by calling the office 330-633-3718 or emailing office@stmark-lutheran.org. The later service also will be livestreamed. Angels in the Kitchen provided Thanksgiving dinner this year for 12 residents and 8 staff members at the Safe Landing home on North Hill in Akron. Well done, good and faithful servants! This year’s CROP Walk ended up raising a total of $1595 from five local congregations. Thanks to all who contributed, to the St. Mark team of walkers, and to Mimi Porter for serving as coordinator. Please note that the Piece Corps will be on hiatus at least through the end of 2020. We have one more month (through December 26) to collect Acme register tapes that include “Community Cashback” dollars. Please drop them off at the church, or mail to 158 North Ave., Tallmadge, OH 44278. In our prayers:
Pastor Deborah Wissner 
Sunday School will take place during part of the church service until further notice.
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Weekly Services
SUNDAY Single Service 9:30 AM There will be a single service time will be at 9:30 until further notice. Christian Education for children will occur during part of the church service. The service live-streamed online on our Facebook page or on our YouTube Channel or there will also be a dial in option from your phone. Dial (773) 231-9226 and Enter Meeting ID: 149 585 9573# for audio stream Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Pass along the dial in information for anyone who is not online. 
Church office hours:
By Appointment 
Interested in some new St. Mark apparel? We have you covered with a variety of shirts, also a mug or car decal. This is a fundraiser for the church so your purchases will earn money for the church's choir robe fund. Items can be shipped to the church for free or to your home for a fee. Check out the St. Mark Store at the link below.
https://ritchiessports.com/shop/stmarklutheran/ 
Coffee Hour
. On hold for now, at least until fall. 
Please Note:
Our new Flower Chart is up on the bulletin board. Please pick a week and sign-up to sponsor altar flowers. Thanks! 
For Northeastern Ohio Synod, ELCA, News and Events
follow this LINK. For full ELCA Synod website, go here. How We Change The World
At St. Mark Lutheran Church we care for the hurting in our church, in our community, and in the world with the following ministries: Out Reach: Crop Walk Dare To Share In Reach: Faithful Servants Angels in the Kitchen Hand Tools for Africa Caring Cards Haven of Rest Kids Activity Bags Knitting for a Cause Prayer Shawls Lions Recycle for Sight Open M Piece Corps Quilts LWR St Bernard's Lunches Tallmadge Good Neighbors We also provide Worship, Pastoral Care, Christian Education, Fellowship, Choir and Band Ministries, and Ministries for Children-Youth-Families. As we grow in service to the Lord, so we also grow in faith. For more information on these missions and how to become a part of them, please see links below: |
If you have news that you would like to see in the monthly Messenger Newsletter or Bulletin please email to:
office@stmark-lutheran.org
Snapshot deadline is by Tuesday at 12:00 PM & Messenger information deadline is by the 20th of the month prior. ( EX: if you want it in the March edition then have it emailed in by 20th of Feb)
NOTE: There will not be any Messenger or Snapshot at this time, until further notice
office@stmark-lutheran.org
Snapshot deadline is by Tuesday at 12:00 PM & Messenger information deadline is by the 20th of the month prior. ( EX: if you want it in the March edition then have it emailed in by 20th of Feb)
NOTE: There will not be any Messenger or Snapshot at this time, until further notice
