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MINISTRIES
Sunday School
Our Sunday School meets every Sunday from 8:45 – 10:00 AM (September through May ). We serve all children ages 4 through 8th grade. The purpose of Sunday School is to teach children the basic stories of God’s Word and how God’s love for sinners is the center of it all. Children also will sing hymns and learn how to apply God’s truth to their lives. All parents are encouraged to bring their children to Sunday School. The children meet in the classrooms in our school basement.
Teen Bible Class
Our high school age teens are welcome to attend this class. The class meets at the same time as Sunday School, every Sunday from 9:00 – 10:00 AM (September through May ). These youth also meet in one of our newly furnished classrooms in the school basement.
Adult Bible Class
Our adults dig into scripture concerning topics of interest and teachings of Christianity. This fall we will review the Christian Doctrines that are taught to confirmed members, before they begin taking Holy Communion. Pastor leads this class and moderates the discussion. This class also meets at the same time as our Sunday School and Teen Bible Class, every Sunday from 9:00 – 10:00 AM (September through May). This class gathers in the church fellowship hall for Bible study.
Campus Ministry
This is a funded organization on the Bemidji State University Campus. It official title is True North Campus Ministries. This is a study/fellowship group geared to students at our local college and tech school. Twenty-something’s who aren’t currently in college are welcome to attend.
Jesus’ Cares Ministry
This newly established organization at St. Mark’s has a clear purpose and mission. “In Christ’s love, Jesus Cares Ministries shares the gospel with people who have developmental disabilities, their families, and communities.” This group is open to all who wish to have us help with the spiritual nurture of those who are developmentally disabled. This special class meets on two Saturdays, each month, from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM in our church fellowship hall. The first meeting this fall will be September 27 at 10:00 AM.
Youth Group
Youth activities are organized as appropriate to suit the needs of St. Mark’s teens and their friends. Examples include camping, roller skating, bowling and parties. Remember, we also hold a weekly Sunday Bible Study to meet their spiritual needs.
Kids’ Group
This organization exists to create fellowship opportunities for our school age children, together with their parents. During the school year they try to meet monthly for fellowship activities and outings.
Boards
These men are elected to implement St. Mark’s constitution and by-laws and uphold resolutions of the voter’s assembly to carry out assignments as directed. The voters’ assembly elects the council, composed of the officers of the congregation: the president, the vice-president, the treasurer, the secretary, and members of the Board of Christian Education.
Committees
The church committees consist of men and women who wish to give help and support to a church board or the church council. These currently include our Stewardship and Evangelism committees, plus our Building committee.
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild is comprised of volunteer women who care for the church altar. This involves altar set up each Sunday, parament changes to the chancel furniture, and communion preparation. Women wishing to serve in this way may sign-up or make an inquiry through the Pastor.
Prayer Chain / Calling Tree
This prayer chain will function at the request of someone who would like a prayer for something that is happening in their life. This same calling chain (or calling tree) serves to close the communication gap in the event of needed help or assistance for one of our fellow members.
Adult Choir
Our choir director gathers with this group of singers on Tuesday evenings for rehearsal. This choral group assists and uplifts the gathered congregation in worship. There are no tryouts. Adults of our membership or those currently going through membership classes are welcome to join.
Women Organizations
Ladies Guild
Our St. Marks Ladies Guild meets monthly from September through May. All women of our church are considered members of this organization once they have been confirmed. The monthly meetings give opportunity for bible study and for Christian service to this congregation and to the world missions of our church body. It also blesses the ladies or our church with great Christian fellowship.
LWMS
Our Ladies Guild has membership with the Upper Mississippi Circuit of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society (LWMS). Our circuit consists of six (6) area congregations and meets semi-annually. The purpose of the LWMS is to support world and home missions.
Ladies Bible Study
The Ladies Bible Study meets monthly in a member’s home. The goal and purpose is to encourage and strengthen our ladies through the study of God's Word.
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