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:
Spring Work Day Cancelled Dates may change as we get closer to the events. Please check back often. 
Saturday, March 28 9 AM - 12 PM
CANCELLED COVID 19 Letter from Pastor
March 24, 2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “May you live in interesting times” is said to have been a Chinese proverb that could be spoken as a blessing, and at the same time as a curse. Suddenly, we find ourselves living in an “interesting time” indeed – a time of danger, a time of adaptation, a time for prayer. I pray that this letter finds you and your household well, and I want to update you on our current status at St. Mark. Until further notice, all events and activities at St. Mark have been suspended *with the exception of* the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service, and the final two Lenten Compline services at 7:30 p.m. on March 25 and April 1. “When anxiety is high in our culture, worship continues to be a primary location for the proclamation both of the good news of Jesus Christ and of the continuing compassion and care of God in the midst of our fears. Great care should be taken to continue this central ministry of the Church, especially in these times. Congregations are advised to use common sense and intentional action with regard to preventing the spread of pathogens while continuing to gather around the means of grace.” -- ELCA statement “Worship in times of Public Health Concerns: COVID-19/Coronavirus, March 12, 2020.) Accordingly, Governor DeWine’s mandatory stay-at-home directive to the citizens of Ohio specifically exempts religious institutions, while calling upon us to be proactive in taking steps to prevent disease transmission. Let me emphasize that if you are in a high-risk category due to a pre-existing condition (including age!), please do not come for worship! (Never thought I’d hear myself saying that …) If you must be in contact with someone else in a high-risk group, I encourage you not to come. If you simply choose to err on the side of caution and remain at home, you certainly are free to do so. Last Sunday’s worship service was livestreamed on the St. Mark Lutheran Church Facebook page, and we hope to continue that. If you do not have Internet access, perhaps a family member or friend could help set you up on a temporary basis. We have adjusted our worship practices, encouraging worshippers to “spread out” in the sanctuary and to avoid physical contact. A group of volunteers comes in to clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces prior to worship. As of today, that is our plan for going forward. “Our” plan, of course, is subject to change, Check the Facebook page or website (or have someone check it for you) for the latest updates. St. Mark’s super-secretary Nara will be staying home for a few weeks; however, John Catlos and I will do our best to get a Sunday bulletin together, with the complete worship service and hymns printed in out. We intend to have those available by Friday afternoon, and will place them in a plastic tote on the bench outside the entry door. You may come and pick one up (no hoarding!) so that you can follow along with the livestream. On Wednesday March 25 and again on April 1, Holy Communion will be available from 4 – 7 p.m. You are welcome to come and receive the Sacrament in the entryway of the Church. Please maintain a safe distance from others who might arrive while you are there. Several members of St. Mark unexpectedly find themselves with time to spare these days. If you are unable to leave your home and need someone to make a trip to the grocery store, pharmacy, or Charmin outlet store J please call me at the church 330-633-3718 or on my cell 330-858-3527 and I’ll connect you with someone who can help. Remember, none of this has come as a surprise to the Lord God. He continues to hold “the whole world in His hands,” you and me included. Your sister in Christ, Pastor Deborah Wissner 
Sunday School is for kids and adults.
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Link to Live Service Videos on Facebook , Click here.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/St.MarkLutheranChurchTallmadge/videos/?ref=page_internal 
Lent Services on Wednesdays: 3/25, 4/1
Lenten Service 7:30 PM Holy Week Services - Tentatively Palm Sunday Apr 5 8:15 & 10:30 AM Maundy Thurs Apr 9 12:00 PM Maundy @St Luke Apr 9 8:00 PM Good Friday Apr 10 12:00 PM Tetelestai @St Luke Apr 10 8:00 PM EASTER SUNDAY Apr 12 8 & 10:30 AM Easter Sunday Schedule: 8:00 AM Early Service 10:30 AM Service 
Lent Soup Suppers -CANCELLED
Soup Supper CANCELLED Lent Service 7:30 pm 
The final count for our Lutheran World Relief shipment this year included 30 quilts, 9 blankets, and 180 bars of soap! Many thanks to all who donated, sewed, and in any way, made this shipment possible! Mary G.
Church office hours:
Tuesday to Thursday from 10 am - 3 pm 
Coffee Hour
. On hold for now. 
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: 
At St. Mark Lutheran Church we care for the hurting in our community and give back as an expression of our faith. We are the hands and feet of Jesus in our world.
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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)
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)
