St. Mark Lutheran Church and Preschool
This Week in Pew News
Your go-to place for staying connected at St. Mark Lutheran Church. Here you’ll find weekly gospel highlights from Pastor Jake, updates on fellowship and upcoming events, learning opportunities like Jesus Connections, and reminders about Men’s Breakfast and LWML meetings. It’s an easy way to stay informed, encouraged, and involved in the life of our church.
Gospel Highlight
And after six days Jesus took with Him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And He was transfigured before them, and His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became white as light. And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with Him. [And] … a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him.” (Matthew 17:1-3, 5b)
What an experience;—to see Jesus in His glory, and hear God speak from heaven! No wonder the disciples were terrified.
I wonder if they looked at Jesus with new eyes after that;—remembering the glory hidden in this quiet Man with tired eyes and dusty feet. They knew well enough what made Him tired and dusty;—it was caring for God’s people day and night. Preaching and teaching and healing. Constantly caring for the sick and the broken.
But now they had seen His glory with their own eyes. And they would see it again in a very different way on Good Friday;—when Jesus willingly hung on a cross to rescue every human being from the power of death and evil. Then Jesus’ heart was on full display to the universe;—the glory of the Son of God who obeyed His Father and gladly gave His own life for us. Who else loves us so much? Who else is so endlessly kind, compassionate, patient, faithful?
Isaiah Bible Study
In the Old Testament, Isaiah is the theologian par excellence. No book in the Old Testament comes close to Isaiah. The prophet’s saving message, soaring language, and unforgettable imagery are tightly woven into the fabric of Christian hymnody, liturgy, and devotional literature. Isaiah's influence on the New Testament is massive. Isaiah articulates Christology, ecclesiology, and missiology.
Join us as we work through the Book of Isaiah, continues this Sunday, February 15th at 10:45 a.m., in the Sanctuary!
JESUS CONNECTIONS
Learning God’s Top 10 Continues with
Commandments 9 & 10!
From January 18 – February 15, Jesus Connections is learning about the 10 Commandments—God’s loving guide for how we live, love, and care for one another. This coming week, children will learn and begin memorizing the Ninth and Tenth Commandments: You shall not covet your neighbor's house—Serve him in keeping it—and You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor—Urge them to do their duty. Through age-appropriate lessons and meaningful activities, children will explore how God calls us to live with contentment, gratitude, and concern for others.
Choosing joy over jealousy and kindness over comparison in everyday life.
Fellowship for Sunday, Feb. 8
Hail to the Sweets
Let’s come up with some fun ways of celebrating Presidents’ Day! Maybe something in the shades of red, white, and blue. Or do some research and find some treats that past presidents enjoyed. We love America and we love to eat!
Believe you can, and you’re halfway there. Theodore Roosevelt
Men's Fellowship Breakfast
Men of St. Mark! - If your week runs on coffee, bacon, and brotherly encouragement, we’ve got good news.
Join us for men’s breakfast featuring:
- Food that tastes better than it is good for you
- Coffee strong enough to forgive your sins (Not even Close!)
- Conversation ranging from Scripture to sports to “remember when…”
- Fellowship without singing solos or being volunteered for anything (probably)
Come hungry and leave fed. No RSVP required - but pants are!
Lord, provide healing, peace, strength, comfort, and understanding…
Aaron Byers - Diagnosed with Metastatic Melanoma. Prayers for continued treatment.
Helen Cantrell - Health issues, pray for comfort as she continues treatment.
Tana Doerr - Hip replacement surgery on 2/9. May the Lord grant her peace, comfort, and quick recovery.
Mathew Eisinger - Prayers for Pastor Jake & Alyssa’s son, Mathew Eisinger, as he deploys with the Army to Poland Sept. 16th, for 9 months. May the lord keep him safe on his deployment & return safely home.
Sharon (Julie F.’s sister-in-law) - Has been diagnosed with a serious heart condition. Pray for wisdom and guidance for the doctors as they determine the best treatment, and for peace, strength, and relief from stress for her and her loved ones during this time.
Kathy Parker (Diana Dubois's sister-in-law) - Peace and Strength during a difficult time in her life.
St. Mark Lutheran Preschool - Staff and Leaders as they discern and make challenging decisions for the greater good of the school and the proclamation of Jesus to the Littles of our community.
Wyatt & Jake Bradford - We pray for God’s protection, guidance, and peace as Wyatt Bradford serves in the Navy in Okinawa, and Jake Bradford, U.S. Marines, serving in Camp Lejeune, and for comfort and strength for their families at home.
Daniel Hood - Asking for prayers for clarity, patience, and God’s leading while searching for a job.
Tenna Walker - Fractured her ankle and may require surgery. May the Lord grant her strength, comfort, and healing.
Jared (Debbie Dwyer's son) - Hospitalized in SLC on 2/7. Doctors believe Jared has colon cancer. May the Lord give strength to Jared and wisdom to the Doctors for the best course of treatment.
Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers.
For prayer requests or changes to a current prayer, please email stmarkelko@gmail.com.
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