Sunday, December 22, 2024 Service Bulletin
Men's Fellowship Breakfast
Gentlemen, it’s time for food, faith, and fellowship! Join us this Friday, December 20th for a delicious breakfast, great conversation, and time to grow together in faith.
This is a wonderful chance to connect with other men, share experiences, and encourage each other in our walk with Christ. Everyone is welcome, whether you're new or a long-time member!
Bring a friend and let’s make it a morning to remember!
Old Testament
Micah 5:2–5a
Epistle
Hebrews 10:5–10
Gospel
Luke 1:39–56
Sunday, December 22, 2024
797 Praise_the_Almighty
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Kyrie
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Glorie in Excelsis
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Alleluia and Verse
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https://unite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/tenants/stmarkelko/attachments/488628/005_-_Verse.mp3
https://unite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/tenants/stmarkelko/attachments/488627/006_-_Alleluia.mp3
357 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
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Offertory
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814 O Bless the Lord
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In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-40)
Christmas trips were always so much fun. It was exciting to see the Christmas decorations as we walked up to the front door. I loved stepping inside and seeing the Christmas tree, along with all the toys my cousins or friends had gotten for Christmas. Then we'd pull out a few toys of our own that we had brought along.
A Christmas trip to her relative is the first step on Mary's new path. She sets out to see her cousin Elizabeth, who is miraculously pregnant in her old age. Mary quickly travels from the area of Galilee to Zechariah's home in Judea. Filled with excitement she walks up to Elizabeth's door. Beaming with joy she greets her aged cousin-and gets the surprise of her life.
In a loud and excited voice Elizabeth proclaims, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!" (Luke 1:42b). Mary is shocked and delighted. She hasn't even had the chance to say anything more than "hello," and immediately Elizabeth knows everything. The Holy Spirit has revealed to her that the Child just beginning to grow in Mary's womb is actually God's Son. (Courtesy of Lutheran Hour Ministries)
JAM Wise Men Worship - Magi
We can imagine how the Wise Men must have wrestled with their emotions as they searched for Jesus, and their excitement as they finally found Him—the “light of the world”—right in front of them! Just as God gave the Wise Men a star to follow in order to find Jesus, He gives us clues to find what will really fulfill our search in the Bible. We don’t have to feel like we are lost and searching in the darkness, because the Bible lights our way straight to Jesus.
Seek Jesus - our light in the darkness!
Fellowship for Sunday, Dec. 22 - Holiday This + That
Be prepared with festive foods that make enough to keep everybody feeling holly jolly! Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas!
Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone else
Prayers for the Week
Prayers for Marc Studer from eye surgery . . . Prayers for Mark DuBois from surgery on his foot . . . Prayers for Dennis Nevratil's family and friends due to his passing . . .
O Lord, hear our prayers.
Office Closed
Church Secretary Morgan will be working remotely during December 16th - December 25.
Please contact her through email at stmarkelkosecretary@gmail.com
or text/voicemail @ (801) 916-5122.
Lutheran Roots
Interested in learning what Lutherans believe, teach, and confess? Interested in becoming a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church? Already a member and want to refresh your knowledge of the church? Join us for Lutheran Roots beginning on January 5, 2025 @ 10:30am in the sanctuary.
5th Sunday
This month our church elders have designated the 5th Sunday offering to help support Vicar Jake’s expenses. As a growing ministry , it’s important that we come together to support those who are guiding and leading us in faith. Vicar Jake has been a blessing to our congregation, and your generous contributions will help ease the financial burdens of his service.
Please consider giving as you are able, and let’s continue to uplift and encourage Vicar Jake as he ministers to our church family. Thank you for your continued support and faithfulness!
Confirmation Class
Confirmation class Sunday 10:30- 11:30 if you are interested contact Elder Mark DuBois.
Class this Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Eye-Popping Poinsettias
Poinsettias are available this year. The cost is $18.00, checks or cash can be put in the envelope in the hallway or in an offering envelope. Payments must be made by December 21st.
It's a beautiful way to decorate our altar for Christmas again this year.
Join us for Worship at 7 p.m. as we celebrate the Nativity of our Lord, Jesus who came to us in the flesh and revealed His divine nature to us in physical elements we find on earth. “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14).
Join us for Worship at 9 a.m. as we celebrate the Nativity of our Lord, Jesus who came to us in the flesh and revealed His divine nature to us in physical elements we find on earth. “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14).