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With all of the economic challenges of the virus, demand at the local food banks is very high. We are having a food drive to help support the Salvation Army Food Pantry.  Our goal is to fill the Scout trailer!! Food … Continue reading →

Beginning August 1, 2020, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church has become a part of the G.I.F.T. (Growing in Faith Together) of Grace Ministry. The other two churches we are partnered with are Walle Lutheran and Evanger Lutheran. We welcome Pastor Sarah … Continue reading →

This week, St. Mark’s will be saying goodbye to Pastor Dale Raatz. Pastor Dale has been with St. Mark’s for two years and will soon head to Florida to begin the next step to becoming a VA Chaplain. Good luck … Continue reading →

Sunday, August 2nd, we will hold worship in our parking lot at 10:30 a.m. NOTE: 10:30 a.m. will be our new worship time, beginning in August. Watch for more details!

Pastor Dale Raatz confirmed our Confirmation Class members on June 28, 2020 in a private worship attended by family (due to COVID-19 restrictions). Joining our St. Mark’s family through confirmation on that Sunday were: Navy Oss – son of Lasha … Continue reading →

St. Mark’s will hold a special meeting of the congregation on Sunday, May 31st, at 2:00 p.m.  This meeting will be held in our parking lot.  Members will be encouraged to remain in their vehicles and practice safe social distancing. … Continue reading →

There has been a lot of “busy-ness” here at St. Mark’s while we have all been practicing social distancing. The lift replacement project has been underway and should be completed by the time we are able to be together for … Continue reading →

Sunday morning worship is live streamed on our facebook page at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday’s. For your convenience, Pastor Dale posts the lessons for each Sunday prior to the worship.  Lessons and commentaries are also posted on occasion during the … Continue reading →

St. Mark’s has made the decision to cancel all worships, activities and events through May 11th.    This is following the recommendations of our EaND Synod and the CDC. The church office will be staffed Mondays and Thursdays 8:30-3:00.  The church … Continue reading →

St. Mark’s Family and Friends, In light of the recommendations in regards to meetings, events, etc., St. Mark’s has decided to cancel worships and all activities through April 4th.  Watch for further updates on April 2nd.  We will decide and … Continue reading →