Lent-3 (Yr C) March 23, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

The prelude is a time for preparation for worship.

 As we enter the sanctuary, let us prepare for worship through quiet prayer and meditation.

 

The service is being livestreamed and recorded and will be available on our Facebook page.

The People’s responses are in bold type, and directions are italicized.

 

PRELUDE                    

“Be Thou My Vision”                                                                                   Hal Hopson

 

                                                      Please stand

 

PROCESSIONAL

“Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies”                                               The Hymnal 1982,  #7

 

1  Christ, whose glory fills the skies,

        Christ, the true, the only Light,

    Sun of Righteousness, arise!

        Triumph o’er the shades of night:

    Dayspring from on high, be near;

    Daystar, in my heart appear.

 

2  Dark and cheerless is the morn

        unaccompanied by thee;

    joyless is the day’s return,

        till thy mercy’s beams I see,

    till they inward light impart,

    glad my eyes, and warm my heart.

 

3  Visit then this soul of mine!

        Pierce the gloom of sin and grief!

    Fill me, radiancy divine;

        scatter all my unbelief;

    more and more thyself display,

    shining to the perfect day.

 

 

Officiant       If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us, but if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 

  

                                         Please stand or kneel

 

The Confession of Sin                                                                         BPC p. 79

 

Officiant     Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor

 

Most merciful God,

we confess that we have sinned against you

in thought, word, and deed,

by what we have done,

and by what we have left undone.

We have not loved you with our whole heart;

we have not loved our neighbors  as ourselves.

We are truly sorry and  we humbly repent.

For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,

have mercy on us and forgive us;

that we may delight in your will,

and walk in your ways,

to the glory of your Name. Amen.

 

Officiant         Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life.   Amen.

 

 

THE INVITATORY AND PSALTER                                               BPC p. 80

 

Officiant           Lord, open our lips.

People             And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

 

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever.  Amen.  Alleluia.

 

Officiant            The Lord is full of compassion and mercy: Come let us adore him.

 

 

Jubilate (Psalm 100)                                                                  BCP p. 82

 

Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; *
    serve the Lord with gladness
    and come before his presence with a song.

Know this: The Lord himself is God; *
    he himself has made us, and we are his;
    we are his people and the sheep of his pasture.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving;
go into his courts with praise; *
    give thanks to him and call upon his Name.

For the Lord is good;
his mercy is everlasting; *
    and his faithfulness endures from age to age.

 

 

Psalm 63:1-8                                                                                BCP p. 670

 

(Lay Reader 1 and People read responsively by whole verse.)

 

1 O God, you are my God; eagerly I seek you; *
my soul thirsts for you, my flesh faints for you,
as in a barren and dry land where there is no water.

 

2 Therefore I have gazed upon you in your holy place, *
that I might behold your power and your glory.

 

3 For your loving-kindness is better than life itself; *
my lips shall give you praise.

 

4 So will I bless you as long as I live *
and lift up my hands in your Name.

 

5 My soul is content, as with marrow and fatness, *
and my mouth praises you with joyful lips,

 

6 When I remember you upon my bed, *
and meditate on you in the night watches.

 

7 For you have been my helper, *
and under the shadow of your wings I will rejoice.

 

8 My soul clings to you; *
your right hand holds me fast.

 

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever.  Amen.

 

Please be seated

 

THE LESSONS

 

A Reading from the Book of Exodus                                                                                   3:1-15

 

Lay Reader 1 Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian; he led his flock beyond the wilderness, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of a bush; he looked, and the bush was blazing, yet it was not consumed. Then Moses said, “I must turn aside and look at this great sight, and see why the bush is not burned up.” When the Lord saw that he had turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.” Then he said, “Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.” He said further, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.

 

Then the Lord said, “I have observed the misery of my people who are in Egypt; I have heard their cry on account of their taskmasters. Indeed, I know their sufferings, and I have come down to deliver them from the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land to a good and broad land, a land flowing with milk and honey, to the country of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. The cry of the Israelites has now come to me; I have also seen how the Egyptians oppress them. So come, I will send you to Pharaoh to bring my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.”

 

But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” He said, “I will be with you; and this shall be the sign for you that it is I who sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall worship God on this mountain.” But Moses said to God, “If I come to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?” God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” He said further, “Thus you shall say to the Israelites, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” God also said to Moses, “Thus you shall say to the Israelites, ‘The Lord, the God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you’: This is my name forever, and this my title for all generations.”

 

The Word of the Lord.

People    Thanks be to God.

 

 

Canticle 10: The Second Song of Isaiah                                                   BCP p. 86

(Lay Reader 1 and People read together)

 

Seek the Lord while he wills to be found; *
    call upon him when he draws near.
Let the wicked forsake their ways *
    and the evil ones their thoughts;
And let them turn to the Lord, and he will have compassion, *
    and to our God, for he will richly pardon.
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, *
    nor your ways my ways, says the Lord.
For as the heavens are higher than the earth, *
    so are my ways higher than your ways,
    and my thoughts than your thoughts.

For as rain and snow fall from the heavens *
    and return not again, but water the earth,
Bringing forth life and giving growth, *
    seed for sowing and bread for eating,
So is my word that goes forth from my mouth; *
    it will not return to me empty;
But it will accomplish that which I have purposed, *
    and prosper in that for which I sent it.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
    as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

 

 

A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians                                     10:1-13

 

Lay Reader 2        I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, and all ate the same spiritual food, and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank from the spiritual rock that followed them, and the rock was Christ. Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, and they were struck down in the wilderness.

 

Now these things occurred as examples for us, so that we might not desire evil as they did. Do not become idolaters as some of them did; as it is written, “The people sat down to eat and drink, and they rose up to play.” We must not indulge in sexual immorality as some of them did, and twenty-three thousand fell in a single day. We must not put Christ to the test, as some of them did, and were destroyed by serpents. And do not complain as some of them did, and were destroyed by the destroyer. These things happened to them to serve as an example, and they were written down to instruct us, on whom the ends of the ages have come. So if you think you are standing, watch out that you do not fall. No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it.

 

The Word of the Lord.

People   Thanks be to God.

 

 

Canticle 14: A Song of Penitence                                                   BCP p. 90

(Lay Reader 2 and People read together)

 

O Lord and Ruler of the hosts of heaven, *
    God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,
    and of all their righteous offspring:
You made the heavens and the earth, *
    with all their vast array.

All things quake with fear at your presence; *
    they tremble because of your power.
But your merciful promise is beyond all measure; *
    it surpasses all that our minds can fathom.
O Lord, you are full of compassion, *
    long-suffering, and abounding in mercy.
You hold back your hand; *
    you do not punish as we deserve.
In your great goodness, Lord,
you have promised forgiveness to sinners, *
    that they may repent of their sin and be saved.
And now, O Lord, I bend the knee of my heart, *
    and make my appeal, sure of your gracious goodness.
I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned, *
    and I know my wickedness only too well.
Therefore I make this prayer to you: *
    Forgive me, Lord, forgive me.
Do not let me perish in my sin, *
    nor condemn me to the depths of the earth.
For you, O Lord, are the God of those who repent, *
    and in me you will show forth your goodness.
Unworthy as I am, you will save me,
in accordance with your great mercy, *
    and I will praise you without ceasing all the days of my life.
For all the powers of heaven sing your praises, *
    and yours is the glory to ages of ages. Amen.

 

 

A Reading from the Gospel according to Luke                                     13:1-9

 

Officiant      At that very time there were some present who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. He asked them, “Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were worse sinners than all other Galileans? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as they did. Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam fell on them—do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others living in Jerusalem? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish just as they did.”

 

Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it and found none. So he said to the gardener, ‘See here! For three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree, and still I find none. Cut it down! Why should it be wasting the soil?’ He replied, ‘Sir, let it alone for one more year, until I dig around it and put manure on it. If it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.’”

 

Officiant    The Word of the Lord.

    People    Thanks be to God.

 

 

REFLECTION:   Forward Day by Day on Luke 13:1-9      

 

 

Officiant and People together, all standing

The Apostles’ Creed                                                    BCP p. 96

 

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
    creator of heaven and earth.
 I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
    He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
        and born of the Virgin Mary.
    He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
        was crucified, died, and was buried.
    He descended to the dead.
    On the third day he rose again.
    He ascended into heaven,
        and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
    He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
 I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church,
    the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
    the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

 

The People stand or kneel

 

THE PRAYERS                                                         BCP p. 97

 

Officiant  The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Officiant Let us pray.

 

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins,  as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and for ever.  Amen.

  

 

Suffrages A                                                                 BCP p. 97

 

V.     Show us your mercy, O Lord;
R.    And grant us your salvation.
V.    Clothe your ministers with righteousness;
R.    Let your people sing with joy.
V.    Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;
R.    For only in you can we live in safety.

Lord, keep this nation under your care;
R.    And guide us in the way of justice and truth.
V.    Let your way be known upon earth;
R.    Your saving health among all nations.
V.    Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
R.    Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
V.    Create in us clean hearts, O God;
R.    And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.

 

 

The Collect of the Day

Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

 

A Collect for Sundays                                                 BCP p.98

O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son our Lord: Give us this day such blessing through our worship of you, that the week to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

 

A Collect for Peace                                                      BCP p.99

O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

A Prayer for Mission               BCP p. 100

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before

you for all members of your holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. 

 

Please be seated

 

THE OFFERTORY

The Ushers collect the offering at this time

 

Offertory Solo                                                                           Soloist: Shannon LeRue

“He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”                               arr. Margaret Bonds

 

 

Please stand as the offerings are brought to the altar.

 

Offertory Hymn

“The Doxology”   (verse 3)       The Hymnal 1982, #380

 

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below;

Praise God above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

 

 

THE PASSING OF THE PEACE

 

Officiant The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People   And also with you.

 

Please be seated

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY PRAYERS

 

 

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

 

Lay Reader 2    In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for The Anglican Church of Central America.

 

In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for Christ Church in Ironton, St. James in Columbus, and St. Philip in Circleville.

 

In our Parish cycle of prayer, we pray for TJ, Jenna, Gabriel, and Wesley Walch; Gary, Mary-Anna, and Stephanie Welch; and Carol Williamson.

 

Let us pray for the Church and for the world.

Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

 

Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

 

Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

 

Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

 

Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit, especially those on our Parish Prayer List: Tibby, Patricia, Jim, Mary-Anna, Wayne, Judy, Juanita, Rob, Mary, Susan, and the Darnells; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

 

We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

 

Officiant      Praise and glory to you, Jesus Christ Our Saviour, for you do not call the righteous but us sinners to repentance. You draw us away from the easy road that would lead to our destruction. You call us instead to seek God’s kingdom, to strive for what is right, and to lay up our treasure in heaven.  Amen.

(from A New Zealand Prayer Book, page 532)

 

 

THE GENERAL THANKSGIVING                                     BCP p.101

Officiant and People

 

Almighty God, Father of all mercies,

we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks

for all your goodness and loving-kindness

to us and to all whom you have made.

We bless you for our creation,  preservation, and all the blessings of this life;

but above all for your immeasurable love

in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ;

for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.

And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,

that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise,

not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service,

and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days;

through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,

be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

 

 

A Prayer of St. Chrysostom                                              BCP p.102

 

Officiant Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.

 

Officiant      Let us bless the Lord.

    People      Thanks be to God.

 

Officiant      The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore.  Amen.

 

 

RECESSIONAL

“Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise”                      The Hymnal 1982,  #345

 

1  Savior, again to thy dear Name we raise

   with one accord our parting hymn of praise;

   guard thou the lips from sin, the hearts from shame,

   that in this house have called upon thy Name.

 

2  Grant us thy peace upon our homeward way;

   with thee began, with thee shall end the day:

   from harm and danger keep thy children free,

   for dark and light are both alike to thee.

 

3  Grant us thy peace throughout our earthly life;

   peace to thy Church from error and from strife;

   peace to our land, the fruit of truth and love;

   peace in each heart, thy Spirit from above:

 

4  thy peace in life, the balm of every pain;

   thy peace in death, the hope to rise again;

   then, when thy voice shall bid our conflict cease,

   call us, O Lord, to thine eternal peace.

 

 

DISMISSAL

 

The congregation is dismissed.

 

Officiant      Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

    People      Thanks be to God.

  

 

Please exit quietly or remain quietly listening during the Postlude.

 

POSTLUDE

“A Lenten Elevation”                                                                    Stephen Best

 

 

THE CANDLE IN THE SANCTUARY LAMP remains lighted throughout the week to indicate and honor the eternal presence of Christ. It is given by Ann Phillips in honor of Mackenzie’s birthday.

 

COFFEE HOUR is hosted by René Meadors.

 

 

Prayers for the Week of March 23,  2025

 

FOR PEACE AROUND THE WORLD.

 

For those we have lost: to death, suicide, addiction, or politics

For those who struggle: with the basic necessities of life after natural catastrophic events; with finding asylum in loving, welcoming lands; with losing necessary services in this changing political climate; with unexpected job losses

For those serving in the military, and for the safety of all  Americans around the world.

For our enemies and for those who would harm us for gain

 

For those in our prayer cycles:

In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for The Anglican Church of Central America.

In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for Christ Church in Ironton, St. James in Columbus, and St. Philip in Circleville.

In our Parish cycle of prayer, we pray for TJ, Jenna, Gabriel, and Wesley Walch; Gary, Mary-Anna, and Stephanie Welch; and Carol Williamson.

 

For those celebrating March birthdays:  Patricia Tallman 3/2, Juanita Limes 3/6, Adam Oiler 3/16, Addison Oiler 3/16, Elizabeth Reuter 3/21

For those on our parish prayer list: Tibby, Patricia, Jim, Mary-Anna, Linda, Wayne, Judy, Juanita, Rob, Mary, Susan, and the Darnells.

 

For those who suffer from illness, grief, or any other adversity:

Akiko, friend of Jim Tallman; Blaze, the Tallman’s grandson; Chip, Jim Rudd’s step-mother; Chris & family, friends of the Reuters; Clara, Pat Tallman’s cousin; Crystal, friend of the Rubinos; Ellie, friend of Ann Phillips; Emma, Lowell, & the Burton Family,  friends of Juanita Limes and the Darnells; Helen, Wayne Harper’s mother-in-law; Jane, friend of the Tallmans; Joel & Becky, friends of the parish; Katie, friend of the Reuters; Luann, Sean Weber’s mother; Natasha, the Tallman’s granddaughter; Patrick, Jackie Hoskinson’s cousin; Patti and Rachel, Norma Peachey’s daughter-in-law and granddaughter; Regina,   Mary-Anna Welch’s sister; Renea, friend of Juanita and Lisa; Roberta, Tracey Swartz’s mother; Tonia, Juanita Limes’ daughter-in-law; Tony, Judy Rudd’s brother; Tracy, friend of the parish.

For the mission work of this congregation: CARE House, Canterbury Court, St. Paul’s UMC Food Pantry, Hope4Riverside, Neighborhood Bridges, and for the non-profit groups who use our Community Building.

 

For our Diocesan Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Kristin White

For our Presiding Bishop: The Most Rev. Sean Rowe

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 23, 2025

 

UPCOMING CHURCH SERVICES:

March 23          Morning Prayer led by Jackie Hoskinson

March 30          Holy Eucharist celebrated by the Rev. Mike Kreutzer

April 6               Morning Prayer led by Don Nancarrow

April 13             Palm Sunday Eucharist led by the Rev. Greg Sammons

April 20             Easter Sunday Eucharist led by the Rev. Mike Kreutzer

April 27             Morning Prayer led by Jackie Hoskinson

 

Percy Jones, pianist and organist extraordinaire, has agreed to play for us on Sunday mornings. Percy will need transportation between his Kettering home and St. Mark’s on Sunday mornings; there’s a signup sheet outside the office if you can help.

 

Prelude & Postlude changes:  Many people enjoy quietly listening to the wonderful music our talented musicians provide. The Prelude is a time for preparation for worship, so as we enter the sanctuary, let us prepare for worship through quiet prayer and meditation.  At the end of the service, please exit quietly or remain quietly listening during the Postlude.

 

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COFFEE HOUR: The Coffee Hour host list is full for March—thank you!  There are plenty of Sundays that need a host, so celebrate with your church family after the service.  All paper goods, serving pieces, and coffee are provided; you just need to bring a few snacks. It’s a chance to mingle, chat, get caught up, celebrate, while enjoying light snacks and coffee (of course.) It’s a wonderful way to welcome visitors and guests, and to celebrate special family occasions. 

 

 

                                         READINGS  and  MINISTRY SCHEDULE

                         

                                                     March 23, 2025: Lent 3

                                                          Morning Prayer

 

Officiant: Jackie Hoskinson

Organist: Percy Jones, Jr

Acolyte: Lizzy Reuter

Lay Readers: TJ Walch, Gary Welch

Reflection: Judy Rudd

Tech & Facebook Live:  Dave Reuter, Katherine Wagner

Ushers:  Tony Rubino, Jim Rudd

Counters: Carol Nancarrow, Kendall Rubino

Open/Close: Wagner/Nancarrow

March Altar Guild: Welch Family, Janet Reuter

Coffee Hour: René Meadors

 

 

 

                                              March 30, 2025; Lent-4

                                                        Holy Eucharist

  

Readings: Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32;

2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

     

Celebrant:  The Rev. Mike Kreutzer

Organist: Percy Jones, Jr

Acolyte:  Jackie Hoskinson and Will Day

Lay Readers:  Jackie Hoskinson, Jim Rudd

Chalicists:  Kendall Rubino, Carol Williamson

Tech & Facebook Live:  Dave Reuter, Katherine Wagner

Ushers:   Dave Reuter, Wayne Harper

Counters:  Dave Reuter, Tony Rubino

Open/Close: Wagner/Nancarrow

March Altar Guild: Welch Family, Janet Reuter

Coffee Hour: Jacqueline and Jim Hoskinson

 

                             

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                                         Our Mission Statement:

                      “We gather for worship, education and mutual support;

                 welcome all people; and serve the community in God’s name”.

 

 

A prayer for St. Mark’s in a time of transition:

O Lord, Father of life and change, of new and old: You gifted us with abilities to speak and listen, to hear and decide, to choose and know. We thank you for teaching us how to used these abilities, though we must at times remember to combine them with patience. Remind us to speak with kindness, to listen to understand, to hear all voices, to decide on what is just and true, to choose the path of peace, and to know we are not alone. Be with us in this time of transition, that it is as effective as it is unsettling, as comforting as it is confusing. And never leave our side on the journey ahead, as we strive for an unknown destination. In the name of your Son Jesus, who walks alongside us, we pray. Amen.

                    (written by Elizabeth Wagner-Weber)

 

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             St. Mark’s is a parish in the Diocese of Southern Ohio,

                 which is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.

 

PARISH LEADERSHIP

 

Senior Warden: Jim Rudd

Junior Warden: Tony Rubino

 

Vestry:

Jenna Walch

Gary Welch

Elizabeth Reuter

Jackie Hoskinson

Faggio Nocero-Sargent

Katherine Wagner

 

Don Nancarrow, Treasurer

Dave Reuter, Recorder

 

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       On-line Giving to St. Mark’s

There are two easy ways to donate online!

 

Text “LIONGIVING” to 73256. 

 

Or click on the QR code and follow the link

 

                               

 

 

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

     456 Woodman Drive

     Dayton, OH 45431

Email: st_marks@ameritech.net

Office Phone: 937-256-1082

 

Resources:

Website: https://stmarksdayton.org,

Facebook: St Mark’s Episcopal Church, Dayton OH

Instagram: St Mark’s Dayton

Licensing for music use and streaming:

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Dave Reuter – Webmaster

 

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