Author: Amanda Hamra

Second Sunday of Epiphany
Sunday, January 19, 2025

8:30am

Order of Worship

Welcome
Prelude
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
Hymn 531 The Trumpets Sound vs. 1-2
A prayer written by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
(we are seated)
First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5
The Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God!
Children’s Message
(we stand in body and spirit)
Gospel Acclamation Hymn 312 Jesus, Come! For We Invite You vs. 1
The Holy Gospel John 2:1-11
Glory to you, O Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
(we are seated)
Sermon
(we stand)
Hymn 732 Borning Cry
Page 105 Apostles’ Creed
(we are seated)
Offering/Anthem Beulah Land (David Saleeby)
Prayers
Pages 152-153 Great Thanksgiving
Lord’s Prayer (we sing)
Page 154 Lamb of God
Blessing & Benediction
Hymn 310 Songs of Thankfulness and Praise vs. 1, 2, 4
Postlude
Go with the love and light of Christ!
Thanks be to God!
Soli Deo Gloria

*please stand in body or spirit

Today Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend Coffee & Donuts between services
+9:30am CONNECT: Groups for all ages in the FLC; Adult 1 in the conference room

Prayer Concerns
St. Mark’s Members: Judd Jones, Ruth Ann Swart, Linda Clark, Lya Wills, Gwen Sink, Bob Anderson, Sylvia Johnson, Brenda Joyce, Gail Walther, Annette Relyea, Jeffrey Sachs, Susan Altieri; all who are homebound; all who are caregivers.
St. Mark’s Friends & Family: David Martz (Carol Martz’ nephew), Dianne (friend of Michelle Kowatschitsch), Brynda Bechtold, Dave & Annette Simpson (friends of Peter Cuocolo), Renee (friend of Cindy Wilkins), Dave (friend of the Greene Family), Colin Goracke (Jack & Melanie Altman’s grandson), Wendy Phillips and David Morogas (friend of Nina Keck), John Campbell (friend of Cora Lee Pless), Siggy Toia (Michelle Kowatschitsch’s mother), Cindy Munsey Hall (friend of Peter Cuocolo), Glen Bannister (Sharon Roy’s brother-in-law), Kenney Monterose (son of Tommy Monterose), Betty Lowe, Lindsey (friend of Abraham’s– prayers for healing), Jocelyn Bracken (leukemia), Sue Wilson (Michelle Corbett’s mother), Bleier family, Kristi (friend of Nancy Tyree), Sandra Davis, Joyce Reed (Lisa Harper’s mom), Ronnie and his children
St Mark’s Military Members: Tommy Upshaw, Erik Crowder, and Janet Smeltz’s grandson- Dalton Leik, Andrew Boman
Condolence: We extend our Christian Sympathy to the family and friends of Don Mease who died Saturday, January 11.

Welcome brides and grooms, as well as wine aficionados, wine stewards, and those who prefer water, coffee, milk, juice or tea! Welcome to God’s story today that celebrates God’s love and grace for each of you and revealed through the wedding at Cana. The Church season of Epiphany celebrates the revelation of God’s glory to us as it was made known to the wise men, then at Jesus’ baptism, and again in wedding imagery in John 2. Isaiah 62 also proclaims that God rejoices over God’s people – (and each one of you!) – as those being married rejoice over one another!

We welcome Marlo Scott to St. Mark’s as the new Audio Technician for Sunday morning worship. Marlo is originally from Georgia. He is also employed with ESPN in Charlotte.

News & Events

Next Sunday, January 26 8:30– Worship
9:30– CONNECT: Groups for all ages in the FLC; Adult 1 in the conference room
10:30– Worship Sunday, February 2 7:30– LMM breakfast & meeting
8:30– Worship
9:30– CONNECT: Groups for all ages in the FLC; Adult 1 in the conference room
10:30– Worship

THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday
Office closed for MLK Day
Tuesday
12:30pm	Hands On
Wednesday
10am	Bible Study ZOOM
5:30pm	Dinner & Devotions
7pm	Adult Choir
Friday
6pm	Chili Cook-off

saintmarkslutheran.com 704.664.5474 office@saintmarkslutheran.com
Pastor Dave Keck dave@saintmarkslutheran.com

Giving CODE

Break Room If you need to step out of service for a moment away, you are welcome to visit the break room. Follow the signs to the room towards the back of the building.
St. Mark’s Worship and Music Committee will meet Tuesday, January 28, 6pm in the Conference Room. Newcomers are welcome to attend.
Annual Chili Cookoff Friday, January 24, 2025 at 6pm in the FLC. Bring chili to enter the participation, or just come to enjoy and vote for the People’s Choice Award.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study January classes are via ZOOM with Pastor Dave. Topic: Genesis. Contact dave@saintmarkslutheran.com to receive a zoom link.
Wednesday Evening Dinner and Devotions at 5:30pm in the Family Life Center. Bring soup or chili to share.
Faith Formation 9:30am Fellowship in the FLC, 9:45 groups begin. Groups in the FLC: PreK-5th, Youth & Adult MiniRevolutions, Classy Leftovers. Groups in the main building: Adult 1 in the conference room.
Food for Days Jan item of the month: chewy granola bars. Donations can be dropped in the bin near the office hall.
Ladies Lunch Bunch February 12, 2025 at 11:30am at Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse, 560 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117. RSVP by Mon, Feb 10 to susanaltierinc@gmail.com or 704-929-5648. February Food for Days item: Pudding Cups. Reservations are necessary for table set up prior to attendance.
Empty Nesters JOY (Just Older Youth) Are you between the ages of 45ish and 65ish? Join us Friday, February 21 at 6pm at Hoptown Brewing Company for an evening of fellowship and fun. RSVP to Kristie Ward at 704-807-6155 or rkward93@yahoo.com
Beer & Bible Thursday, Jan 30, 7pm at Boondoggler's Brewing, 239 Singleton Rd, Mooresville. Biblical discussion and fellowship.
Altar Flowers 2025 The sign up sheet to provide flowers for the altar in 2025 is available on the bulletin board near the office. Instructions and more information are listed with the sheet.
Noteworthy Project Hands On continues to repurpose old scrapbook paper to create colorful note and greeting cards. These cards are free and can be used by church members to bless others. The cards with envelopes can be found in the FLC and Narthex. Please help yourself! Feel free to drop old scrapbook paper or tools you no longer use by the Hands On room and mark "For Noteworthy Project” or join us on Tuesdays at 12:30pm!
The 2025 NC Synod Assembly will be Thursday - Saturday, May 29 - 31, 2025 in Greensboro, NC. Each May, the North Carolina Synod comes together for a time of worship, learning, and fellowship. Every other year, this gathering also includes conducting important synod business. Voting members selected from each congregation join pastors and deacons to make key decisions, including approving the budget, electing synod council members, and, this year, selecting a new bishop. Contact Pastor Dave by February 2 if you are interested in serving as a Voting Member. For more information go to nclutheran.org.

A Memorial Service for Mike Smeltz will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 1:00pm at St. Mark’s. A reception will follow the service, downstairs in the Old Fellowship Hall.

THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday
6:30pm	Council Meeting
Tuesday
12:30pm	Hands On
Wednesday
10am	Bible Study ZOOM
5:30pm	Dinner & Devotions
7pm	Adult Choir
Thursday
12pm	Fellowship Group
7pm	Beer & Bible
Friday
6pm	Empty Nesters/JOY
Saturday
6pm	Empty Nesters/JOY

I am grateful to everyone who visited Robert Little. Thank you to all who gave cards or flowers in his memory. ~Deborah Little

The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God in memory of Dale and Joan Ell and all the Saint Mark's Saints that have gone before us, from Sandie and Jim Lown.

The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God by Barbara Barteau in gratitude for being cancer free for five years.

THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday
3-7:30pm	Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday
7pm	Beer & Bible

THE WEEK AHEAD
Thursday
Happy Thanksgiving!

We welcome new members: Jonah and Adrien Stoner (236 Timberland Loop, Mooresville NC 28115)

We welcome new members: Jonah and Adrien Stoner (236 Timberland Loop, Mooresville NC 28115)

THE WEEK AHEAD
Tuesday
12:30pm	Hands On
Wednesday
7pm	Adult Choir
Thursday-Saturday
	NC Synod Gathering

THE WEEK AHEAD
Tuesday
12:30pm	Hands On
Wednesday
10am	Bible Study
11:30am	Ladies Lunch Bunch
7pm	Adult Choir
Friday
6pm	Empty Nesters/JOY

Online Pledge Card

Online Time & Talent form

Welcome
Prelude
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
Hymn 531 The Trumpets Sound
A prayer written by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
(we are seated)
First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5
The Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God!
Psalm 36:5-10
Children’s Message
(we stand in body and spirit)
Gospel Acclamation Hymn 312 Jesus, Come! For We Invite You vs. 1
The Holy Gospel John 2:1-11
Glory to you, O Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
(we are seated)
Sermon
(we stand)
Hymn 732 Borning Cry
Page 105 Apostles’ Creed
(we are seated)
Offering/ Anthem “Walk in the Light” arr. Andre Thomas
Prayers
(we stand in body and spirit)
Page 149 This is the Feast
Pages 152-153 Great Thanksgiving
Lord’s Prayer (we sing)
(we are seated)
Page 154 Lamb of God
Communion Song: Beulah Land (David Saleeby)
Blessing & Benediction
Hymn 310 Songs of Thankfulness and Praise vs. 1, 2, 4
Postlude
Go with the love and light of Christ!
Thanks be to God!
Soli Deo Gloria

Fellowship Group Thursday, Oct 17, 12pm Lunch in the FLC. Senior members are invited every 3rd Thursday. Bring a dish to share
Lutheran Men in Mission Breakfast Sunday, May 5, at 7:30am in the FLC. All men are welcome to join the LMM the 1st Sunday of each month for breakfast, fellowship, devotions, and a business meeting.
Faith Formation 9:30am Fellowship in the FLC, 9:45 groups begin. Groups in the FLC: PreK-5th, Youth & Adult MiniRevolutions, Classy Leftovers. Groups in the main building: Adult 1 in the conference room.
Ladies Lunch Bunch January 8, 2025 at 11:30am at BluStar Grill at 120 Marketplace Avenue, Mooresville, NC 28117 . RSVP by Mon, Jan 6 to susanaltierinc@gmail.com or 704-929-5648.
Faith Formation for Youth Youth in prek-5th grade are meeting at 9:45 in the FLC Youth Room each Sunday. Meeting times include a mini-revolutions lesson with connections to a Bible story, coloring, an activity, and time to play. Come join the fun!
Disaster Response Camps at Lutheridge and Lutherock summer 2025. Guided work days, a day of fun, meals, lodging, and transportation are included. If you are interested in going with a group in June or July, contact dave@saintmarkslutheran.com
Volunteers Needed Consider assisting our Faith Formation team by being a volunteer with the PreK-5th Grade class. We have opportunities in December.
St. Mark’s Preschool registration is now open for church members to enroll their child in the 2025-26 school year. Registration will open to current preschool families Dec 5, so register now to guarantee a spot. Contact Stephanie at 704-609-6244 or mattingysk920@gmail.com.
Offering Envelopes If your family currently gives electronically via bank draft or through stock donations, contact the office to cancel quarterly envelope deliveries.

Shepherd of the Week: Linda Clark