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Second Sunday in Lent
March 7 & 8
Pastor: Rev. Dr. J. David Burgess
Associate Pastor: Rev. MP Panco Parish Associate: Rev. Carol DeVaughan
Dir. of Children’s Ministry: Latisha Gilliland Dir. of Claymont Preschool: Lynne Dauve
Dir. of Music and Organist: Marsha Medley Choir Accompanist: Jee Hye Lee
Children’s Choir Director: Sarah Vlodek
Saturday Musician: Mark Reynoso
Liturgist: Clayton Douglas
St. Mark Presbyterian Church
601 Claymont Drive, Ballwin, MO 63011
www.discoverstmark.org
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Dear Friends,
As you are aware, there is a lot of discussion about
coronavirus and how to keep everyone healthy. It has not
surfaced in our area yet, but I believe it is not a matter of if
but when we have cases in the St. Louis area. We want to
provide a safe place for everyone to gather, to learn, to
worship, to grow, and to go out to serve. To that end, I am
encouraging everyone to reconsider how we pass the peace
on Saturday night and Sunday morning. Instead of shaking
hands, I invite people to place their hand over the heart
when sharing the peace of Christ. We will also have hand
sanitizer available in the narthex for anyone who needs a
dab. We are examining how we distribute holy communion
to minimize any germ transition. Please feel free to contact
me with any questions or concerns. We will continue to
monitor the situation and make adjustments as needed.
In Hope and Confidence,
Pastor Dave
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prayer requests may be given to the pastor before the service.
CENTERING PRAYER
“Give (us) the grace of humility, and shed now Thy guiding light into every mind. Break down every will that is stubbornly set against Thine or that has ignored Thee.
May what is done be so clearly right that it needs no incendiary justification. Soothe our still-smoldering hearts and minds with the spirit of forgiveness. Let us be swayed not by emotion or ambition but by calm conviction. This we ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.” *
PRELUDE (8:30) Concerto del Meck - III Walther (10:30) It Is Well With My Soul Mark Hayes
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS Please sign the Ritual of Friendship Pad.
CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 146)
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O, my soul!
Do not put your trust in princes, in mortals, in whom there is no help.
Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God….
The Lord sets the prisoner free; the Lord opens the eyes of the blind.
The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous….
The Lord will reign forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations.
Praise the Lord!
† HYMN I Need Thee Every Hour Hymnal #735
*The Prayers of Peter Marshall, p. 122
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Gracious God, have mercy on us, for we fail to be faithful to you, though you are always faithful to us. You show us your wisdom, but we prefer to go our own way. Our broken relationships with you and one another create poverty in us and our neighbors. In your mercy, reconcile us to you and one another for the work of justice, peace, and love, through Jesus Christ, our redeemer. (Silent Confession)
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
† SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
† I THANK YOU JESUS Morris
I thank you Jesus (thank you Jesus) thank you Jesus (thank you Jesus)
Thank you Jesus my Savior God. For you brought me, yes you brought me
from a mighty, a mighty long way (a mighty long way). (Repeat words)
You've been my father, (been my father) been my mother (been my mother)
been my sister, my brother too. For you brought me yes you brought me
from a mighty, a mighty long way (a mighty long way). (Repeat words)
ANTHEM (10:30) In Christ Alone Townend Youth Group Singers; Devon Melter, Clarinet
TIME WITH CHILDREN (10:30) Children 5th Grade and younger are encouraged to attend Sunday School.
† HYMN I Will Come to You Hymnal #177
SCRIPTURE 1 Samuel 8:4-22
SERMON “A Crisis in Leadership”
Rev. Dr. David Burgess
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Theological Declaration of Barmen #2
“Christ Jesus, whom God made our wisdom, our righteousness and sanctification and redemption” (I Corinthians 1:30.)
As Jesus Christ is God’s assurance of the forgiveness of all our sins, so in the same way and with the same seriousness is he also God’s mighty claim upon our whole life. Through him befalls us a joyful deliverance from the godless fetters of this world for a free, grateful service to his creatures.
We reject the false doctrine, as though there were areas of our life in which we would not belong to Jesus Christ, but to other lords – areas in which we would not need justification and sanctification through him.
OFFERING
OFFERTORY (8:30) Sweet Hour of Prayer Sewell
(10:30) Grace Greater Than Our Sins arr. Pethel Psalm 150 Orchestral Band
† THE DOXOLOGY
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER
SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER (8:30)
† HYMN Come, Thou Almighty King Hymnal #2
† CHARGE AND BLESSING
† CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION RESPONSE
POSTLUDE Deuxieme Petite Marche Tritant
†You are invited to stand, as you are able. *CCLI Lic. #185351
THIS WEEK AT ST. MARK Sunday, March 8 8:30 am Worship (Communion) – Sanctuary 9:00 am Fellowship & Refreshments 9:00 am Childcare – Rooms 301–302 9:00 am Adult Discussion Class – Room 305 9:25 am Adult “The Story” – Fellowship Hall 9:30 am Confirmation Class - Room 17-19 9:30 am St. Mark Psalm 150 Orchestral Rehearsal - Sanctuary 10:30 am Children's Sunday School – The Story 10:30 am Worship– Sanctuary 11:30 am Saints and Siblings – Isaiah 58 – Gleason Hall
Monday, March 9 9:00 am BBJ – Room 102 9:30 am Prayer Circle
Tuesday, March 10 7:00 am Men’s Bible Study – Room 102 6:30 pm Griefshare – Rooms 17-19
Wednesday, March 11 10:00 am Chair Exercise – Room 17, 18, 19 6:00 pm Chancel Bells – Sanctuary 6:15 pm – 6:45 pm Big Kids Choir – Choir Room 6:15 pm – 6:45 pm Play & Praise Preschool Choir – Fellowship Hall 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm Kids Club – Fellowship Hall 6:30 pm Youth Bible Study – Youth Lounge 7:00 pm Chancel Choir – Sanctuary
Thursday, March 12 No events scheduled.
Friday, March 13 No events scheduled.
Saturday, March 14 5:00 pm Worship – Fellowship Hall Sunday, March 15 8:30 am Worship (Communion) – Sanctuary 9:00 am Fellowship & Refreshments 9:00 am Childcare – Rooms 301–302 9:00 am Adult Discussion Class – Room 305 9:25 am Adult “The Story” – Fellowship Hall 9:30 am Confirmation Class - Room 17-19 10:30 am Children's Sunday School – The Story 10:30 am Worship– Sanctuary
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WELCOME TO ST. MARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH! We are pleased to have you join us this morning. Your presence enriches both us and this experience of worship together. It is our prayer that this will be a time of challenge and encouragement. Wherever you may be on your faith journey, there is a place for you to participate in our life together.
TO OUR GUESTS. We hope you enjoy your visit today. If you are a first-time visitor to St. Mark, we have a gift for you at the Welcome Center by the entrance to the narthex. Whether this is your first visit, or you have been coming to St. Mark and are considering joining the church and you would like to know more about St. Mark, we would be happy to talk with you. For more information, please contact the church office at 636-394-2233. The Church office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The office will close daily for lunch from 12:30 – 1:00 pm. In the interest of safety, everyone is encouraged to check-in with the church office whenever you are entering the building during office hours.
Please wear your NAMETAG at church! Don’t have one? Stop by the church office where you will find a form to fill out in the “Name Badge” mailbox. Listening devices are also available and may be picked up from the sound technician in the booth at the back of the sanctuary. Large Print copies of today’s hymns are available on the pew beside the sound booth at the rear of our sanctuary. Flowers are given by Norm and Valery in memory of Norm’s mother. Sunday Greeters are Bette Nuzum and Candyce Cranston from Membership. Light & Sound Attendants. 8:30 am: Norm Steiner 10:30 am: George Schindler and Steve Yoder. Last Week’s Worship Attendance. Total: 231 Saturday- 31 Sunday: 8:30am- 32 10:30am- 168 January/February/March These Days devotional booklets, located in the office hallway. Cost: $1.
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING—LENT AND EASTER During Lent and especially on Easter, we have the opportunity to participate in the One Great Hour of Sharing. This is one of the Special Offerings during the year and it provides funding for the Presbyterian Hunger Program, the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, and the Self Development of People. The special yellow envelope was in your packet for February but you can just write a check to St. Mark and indicate OGHS. Please participate along with your donation to Marian Medical Mission, working to provide clean water to communities in Africa.
EASTER LILIES - ORDER by March 22. St. Mark will continue our tradition of using lilies to beautify our sanctuary on Easter Sunday. Please consider ordering one or more lilies to brighten your home or to be delivered to a homebound member. Order forms can be found on the flower chart easel by the pastors' office. Place your order form with check in the "Flowers" mailbox in the church office by Sunday March 22nd, the cost is $7.50 per plant and is sourced from a locally owned greenhouse. Any questions, please contact flower committee chair Mary Schibler.
SESSION SNIPPETS – FEBRUARY, 2020. It was a treat to hear Jack Wild’s presentation his Eagle Project proposal to establish and perform an annual flag retirement ceremony, open to the public, here at St. Mark, with plans for it to continue on a periodic basis with support from Boy Scout Troop 631. Kudos to Jack. Session approved supporting his project. The Annual Statistical Report, required by General Assembly, was approved.
Various personnel changes were presented:
Jim Brewer’s retirement effective February 29, 2020 Hiring of Jan Pro Cleaning Service effective March 1, 2020
Hiring of new choir accompanist Jee Hye Lee
St. Mark members, Bertha Larez, Gary Naylor, and Ivan Collier, from the GLPBY Dismantling Racism and Privilege committee, shared their experiences during the trip to Montgomery and the subsequent conversations that led to the drafting of the “Apology to Our African American Brothers and Sisters for the Sin of Slavery and It’s Legacy”.
Plans are in process for the Youth mission trip to Copperhill, TN, and an adult mission trip to Guatemala with John Knox PC in Ohio.
EDUCATION AT ST. MARK ADULT THE STORY. St. Mark is kicking off an exciting new adventure this year as we study, The Story, Adult classes will meet in Fellowship Hall at 9:25 am on Sundays. This book presents the Word of God in an engaging format, reading like a novel. The unique program covers the Bible in 31 weeks of sermons and corresponding curriculum for children, teens, and adults. Please contact the church office to reserve your copy of The Story for Adults, Teens, Children, and Little Ones. We look forward to walking through all of the Scriptures with you in the coming year. Copies of the main book are available for purchase for $5- See Pastor Dave.
ADULT DISCUSSION. Come join the class! Sundays, 9:00 am in Room 305. Join in at any time!
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY. Join the Men’s Bible Study every Tuesday at 7:00 am. We welcome all men to join us. For more information, contact Glen Corlett or Bruce Cranston.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - July 20 - 24. We're going on a quest this year and we need you to join us on our way to Knights of North Castle! Join us as we explore the Quest for the King's Armor!
Team Leaders Needed for a Quest to Knights of North Castle!
Crew leaders are also needed to stay with a dedicated group of Knights as they move from station to station each day.
We are seeking a Decorating Leader, Publicity Leader, and station leaders including science, craft and recreation. To learn about these roles and how you can be a part of making this a special VBS for the knights, Contact Latisha Gilliland ([email protected]) or Shelley Lester to sign up for opportunities to serve, lead, and most of all, HAVE FUN, on an adventure at Knights of North Castle!
CHILDREN AT ST. MARK CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL. The Story will be featuring a Meet The Author Day on the third week of each month, during the 31-week series. This event will bring Bible characters who wrote books of the Bible once a month to our Sunday School hour (10:30 – 11:30) to listen to their stories and for Q & A with our children who are preschool – fifth grade.
PLAY AND PRAISE. Play and Praise with us on Wednesdays, from 6:15-6:45! Preschool-K choir meets in the Fellowship Hall each week.
BIG KIDS CHOIR. Join us on Wednesdays, from 6:15-6:45 pm in the choir room. Sign up this week to be a part of the April 19th Musical!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT KIDS CLUB. Kids Club Meets from 6:45 – 7:30 pm every Wednesday night. “How to be a Super Hero” and how to make life super for others. “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31
TODAY! SAINTS AND SIBLINGS. Join us from 11:30 – 2 p.m. today in Gleason Hall, for lunch and activity supporting Isaiah 58 Mission!
YOUTH AT ST. MARK YOUTH BIBLE STUDY. Join us on Wednesdays from, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm, as we begin our 31-week church-wide Bible study on “THE STORY” this week. If you’d like a copy of the book geared toward youth, please let me know or contact Pastor Dave. Books are $5.
YOUTH HANGOUT. Join us on the last Sunday of each month from 4-6pm in the Youth Lounge.
MISSIONS AT ST. MARK CIRCLE OF CONCERN. Donations may be placed on the table in front of Pastor Dave’s office. Suggested spices include: salt free seasoning blends, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, basil, sage, paprika, ginger powder, cinnamon.
ISAIAH 58. Critical items needed are: canned pasta sauce, sardines, mac-and-cheese, razors, and toilet paper. Please place your donations on the table in the pastors' office hallway and they will be delivered by St. Mark volunteers to Isaiah 58. Thank you for your continued support and generosity!
LITTLE DRESSES IS NOW MAKING SHORTS! If interested in how you can help or if you have questions, call Sherry Naylor or Sara Levins,.
OUTREACH AT ST. MARK GRIEFSHARE CLASS. This is a support group for anyone experiencing grief over the loss of a loved one. It is a 13-week course that allows participants to attend one, a few or all sessions. Classes meet from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in Rooms 17-19. If you are experiencing grief, we hope you will join us in a Christian support setting that will help you learn coping strategies to help make life easier. If you would like more information, please call Debbie Hames or Bob Lienemann.
COMMUNICATION AT ST. MARK ST. MARK MESSENGER NEWSLETTER – Change of Procedure
Send all articles to [email protected] (not to Abby)
Deadline submissions by Wednesday, March 18
‘Easter Newsletter will be published Friday, March 27
‘May Newsletter’ submissions by April 22, published May 1st
For help, contact Victoria Sherman
FELLOWSHIP AT ST. MARK PW CHOCOLATES St. Mark PW are creating artisanal chocolate butter-creams which we will sell to benefit the many charitable concerns we support. Chocolates are made to order and each box costs $10. Please plan to bring cash or check to church on sale dates: 3/7, 3/8, 3/28 & 3/29. Our rich dark chocolate covered butter-creams come in three decadently delicious flavors; chocolate, mint, and vanilla. Chocolates are made to order and come beautifully packaged in white boxes with wired ribbon bows. Chocolates will be available for pick up on April 4 & 5 which is Palm Sunday / Jerusalem Fest weekend.
GO GETTER LADIES LUNCHEON. Tuesday, March 10 at O’Dell’s Irish Restaurant, Eureka MO. At 11:30 promptly bus leaves church. Invite a friend, Reserve a spot - Contact Jan Graves, Nancy Sutch, or Sharon Tharp.
Wear Irish Green! This is our first outing of the year! Come, enjoy!
THIRD WEDNESDAY. Join us on March 18 for our Third Wednesday potluck and program. We will gather at 5:15 in Gleason Hall, and dinner will be served at 5:30. Please bring a favorite dish to share. We will hear from the Peruvian Mission Trip at 6:05 in Room 102. Clarice Hutchens, Alyson Miller, Executive Director of Partners for Just Trade, and Meg Krejci will share pictures and stories about their Peruvian trip in 2019, highlighting Joining Hands-Peru activities, visits with artisans, and status of the life-changing ecological restoration in La Oroya mining community.
UKIRK: SPRING OPEN HOUSE AND DESSERT AUCTION at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 6800 Washington Avenue, St. Louis. Join us Sunday, March 29th, from 7-9 pm for our Spring Open House! We'll welcome Presbyterians from around StL for dinner, worship, and a dessert silent auction (yum!). Music and reflection time will be led by UKirk students!
JERUSALEM FESTIVAL. Please join us at St. Mark on April 5th as we begin our walk together through Holy Week. You will encounter a 1st Century Jerusalem Marketplace, visit the petting zoo, and experience so much more! Children will meet in their classroom at 10:20 am, process into the sanctuary at the beginning of the service, and proceed to Gleason Hall to their learning centers. This event is provided free of charge and everyone is welcome! Sign-up sheet for food at children’s table in Narthex.
SAVE THE DATE: BUNNY BREAKFAST. Please join us at St. Mark on April 11th for our Bunny Breakfast! More details to follow!
SAVE THE DATE FOR TRIVIA NIGHT APRIL 18TH
Grab 7 of your superhero sidekicks, hop in your Batmobile, and join us for a night of trivia fun! Doors open at 6 pm and trivia starts at 7pm. Cost is $200 per table of 8 or $25 per individual ticket & we will place you with a group of Caped Crusaders. The evening includes: 10 rounds of trivia, wine grab, 50/50 raffle, and more! You may bring your own beverages and snacks to share with your table.
SAVE THE DATE - ABC MOVES TO JUNE THIS YEAR! Please start saving those treasures to donate to the all-church rummage sale, this year being held on June 26, 27, with the acceptance of all goods starting on Sunday, June 21. As this sale benefits so many of our mission partners, we really count on the congregation to generate the goods that we sell. Those attics, basements and closets are calling your name, so dig in there and find some great items to bring to us in June! Thank you!
