Phone 301-733-7550

Fax: 301-733-7556

Pastor: David Kaplan
Assistant Pastor: Thomas Perry
Secretary: Sue Sprecher
Director of Music: Kathy Barr
Sexton: Robert Gardner

Welcome to St. Mark's Lutheran Church. For over a century God's people at St. Mark's have been nourished and strengthened in worship as we hear God's word proclaimed and share his holy meal. We study God's word faithfully in Sunday School classes for all ages and special Bible studies. We enjoy one another's fellowship at our annual Talent Show and our Congregational Birthday Party, as well as at informal dinners and get togethers. Our new Mission Statement recalls our past heritage, opens us to the future where God's Spirit is leading, and reminds us of God's empowering love in Christ presently working through us so that as Gods family we can reach out to the community and world in service and commitment.

St. Mark's is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America located in the Delaware-Maryland Synod. We would be delighted to have you as a guest at a worship service soon. We invite you to come as often as you can and to participate in our fellowship and mission. If you would like to unite with us or have concerns to share, please see me after a worship service, call the church, or contact me through e-mail.

God's blessing, peace, and joy be with you!

Pr. Dave Kaplan

St. Mark's Mission

Enriched by our tradition,

hopeful for the future,

empowered by God's love in Jesus Christ,

We are a family of believers striving to be faithful in serving all people.

Directions:

For local residents, St. Mark's is located on the "point" at the intersection of Washington Street and Washington Avenue in the West End of Hagerstown

From the North or South: Travel on I-81 North or South to exit 6A for Route 40 East to Hagerstown. Follow Route 40 East (Washington Ave) until it merges with Washington Street. St. Mark's is the large Gothic church on the right. Parking is available in the St. Mark's lot across Washington Avenue.

From the East or West: Follow I-70 East or West to the intersection with I-81. Go North on I-81 to the second exit, which is exit 6A for Route 40 East. Follow the directions above for travel from the North or South.

Schedule of Services

Our regular Sunday Worship schedule:

8:00 – Chapel Service (beginning January 8, 2006)

9:15 – Sunday School

10:30 – Worship

(On First and Third Sundays, Holy Communion is celebrated during worship.)

Upcoming Events

WORSHIP NOTES

A. Holy Communion

1. Jan. 1, (10:30 Service only) Circumcision and Name of Jesus; New Year's Day.

2. Jan. 15, 2nd Sunday after Epiphany.

B. Jan. 8, Baptism of our Lord: baptismal covenant.

C. Chapel Service, 8 a.m. each Sunday, beginning January 8

D. Christmas Eve Schedule

7:30 p.m. - Family Service

11:00 p.m. - Festival Service. See bulletins for times of special music.

E. Christmas Day Schedule

10:00 a.m. - Worship service of carols and readings; continuous distribution of Communion. NO Sunday school on Christmas Day.

EVANGELISM NOTES

The Evangelism Committee is in need of new members!! Our numbers have lessened, and we are now basically a committee of four. This Committee is a vital part of S1. Mark's outreach ministry and we are desperately in need of some dedicated people to join us and share their exciting new ideas. We can't continue to do it alone. The Evangelism Committee meets the second Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Parlor. All are welcome; please join us and bring your ideas. If you have any questions, you can give me a call. John Bryan 301-393-4557 or email me at jiluvhistory@cs.com. Hope to see you there!

Church Committees

Church Council
Christian Education
Community Awareness
Congregational Resources
Evangelism
Friendship
Mutual Ministry
Personnel
Property
Social Ministry
Worship and Music
Youth Ministry

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