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Activities, Outreach & Resources To learn more, click on the activity/outreach/resource name or contact the coordinator.
The Celebrate Ministry assists the pastoral and music staff in planning, implementing, and overseeing all ministries, public and private, pertaining to the worship life of this congregation, seeing that they are conducted in good order and in accordance with the confession and practice of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
This Ministry's responsibilities include establishing, maintaining, and overseeing guidelines for lay leadership in worship (assisting ministers, lectors, acolytes, crucifers, and choirs), as well as oversight of the Director of Music, the Parish Hostess, nursery workers, care of instruments, flowers, and altar care. This Ministry oversees the Celebrate budget as well as all accounts in the Capital Funds, Designated Gifts and Special Activity accounts that relate to worship, music, or food.
The Invite Ministry assists the pastor in planning,
implementing, and overseeing all ministries of this congregation
pertaining to its public witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ. This
Ministry encourages, enlists and supports the members of the
congregation in fulfilling the calling given all Christians in baptism
to "go and make disciples."
The St. Mark's Church Library is located just off Luther Hall, and is available for browsing and book check-out whenever the Church Offices are open.
A variety of religious and spiritual titles are available to encourage you in your faith journey. A children's section is also available along the back wall.
Men in Mission is a men’s service group that meets monthly for breakfast, fellowship and church facility maintenance projects.
This group usually meets on the first Saturday of the month, with breakfast beginning at 7:30.
Some of our projects include: · Painting · Pressure washing · Trimming trees · Mulching
Men of all ages are invited to join in fellowship, and to
volunteer time and talents in maintaining and improving our facility.
We welcome all people to become part of our family of faith!
New member orientation is provided to help incoming members feel more comfortable with the total life of Saint Mark's: worship, study, youth, fellowship, and service.
New member orientation is usually offered once each quarter.
Are you interested in joining the St. Mark’s family? Call the church office at 904-396-9608 or contact Pastor Dow at rdow53@msn.com.
The Nourish Ministry oversees and assists in the planning and support of the educational ministry of the congregation. This includes providing and supervising Sunday school, Church Day Camp (or VBS), study groups, confirmation instruction, teacher training, youth groups, supper club and other opportunities for the congregation.
The Send Ministry upholds the portion of the Vision Statement that states "We exist not to serve ourselves but to live out our relationships with Christ in service to community." In keeping with this goal, the Send Ministry assists the congregation in sending the compassion of Christ to the needs of a hurting world. Ministry projects may include medical education at St. Mark's, food outreach programs, Jacksonville Campus Ministry at the University of North Florida, Habitat for Humanity, United Community Outreach Ministries (UCOM), St. John's School Supplies, blood drives, Crop Walk, Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida (LSS), Global Missions, synod- and church-wide benevolence and other projects designed to assist people in need.
The St. Mark's Foundation exists to enhance the mission outreach of Saint Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Christian stewardship involves the faithful management of all the gifts God has given: time, talents, the created world, and money, including accumulated, inherited, and appreciated resources. Christians can give to the work of the church through bequests in wills, charitable gift annuities, assignment of life insurance, and transfers of property (cash, stocks, bonds, real estate). Saint Mark's Foundation exists to encourage, receive, and administer these gifts in a manner consistent with the loyalty and devotion to their Lord expressed by the donors and in accord with parish policies.
A five-person committee elected by the congregation from its voting members acts as custodian of the Foundation.
For more information, contact the church office.
Supper club is a great way to get to know other members of the congregation.
All participants attend a large group kickoff dinner in September and an end-of-season dinner.
From October to May, groups of 3-4 couples are scheduled to meet at various host homes for three small group dinners. The hosts are different for each dinner. Hosts prepare the main dish and contact the members scheduled for their group, who provide appetizers, side dishes, and desserts.
If you do not wish to host, you are still welcome to join since there are more than enough couples for hosting - just let the coordinators know your situation! Couples or singles may sign up to participate.
To be part of Supper Club, sign up on the bulletin board in the Narthex during the annual sign-up period during July and August.
Wednesdays Together gives us a special time to gather for dinner, worship, youth time and music rehearsals.
Dinner is served from 5 – 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. · Reservations/cancellations must be made by noon Monday. · Reservation cards are in the pew racks. · Cost is: $4.00 for adults, $2.00 for children, $12.00 maximum for a family.
Music group rehearsals take place throughout the evening. (See the rehearsal schedule)
Adult study in the Library with Pastor Dow, from 6:45 – 7:30 p.m.
Youth Group (includes Jr. and Sr. High) meets in the youth room, from 6:45 – 7:30 p.m.
Volleyball begins around 7:45 in Fellowship Hall.
WELCA – Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
WELCA provides opportunities for women to gather in fellowship, service and education.
At St. Mark’s, WELCA is organized into 3 groups, or “Circles.” Member activities include:
· Bible study · Prayer chain · Service projects · Visiting shut-ins · Delivering altar flowers · Helping with receptions and dinners · Attending joint Circle functions · Providing food for bereaved families · Sending cards to the sick and shut-ins · Supporting Lutheran Retirement Center in Deland, Fla.
Deborah Circle meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in Hart Hall.
Priscilla Circle meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Library.
Rebecca Circle meets on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. in Hart Hall.
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