St. Mark’s Paints, Scrapes, and Panels at the 2011 Great Days of Service

Posted on March 28, 2011April 3, 2011 by Church Mouse

On Saturday, March 26, 2011, and intrepid group of St. Markians joined volunteers from other Irving Churches and charitable organizations in the 2011 Great Days of Service event.

The St. Mark’s crews scraped, painted, and helped affix new siding at homes in the local neighborhood.

Great Days of Service is a faith-based, interdenominational association of Irving churches which are united in serving God and community by renewing neighborhoods and aiding homeowners in the restoration of their properties.

We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ

Posted on March 26, 2011June 12, 2011 by Church Mouse

“Paul wrote, ‘Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God…'” — Listen here, or download the MP3!

Children’s Ministry To Host Traditional Seder Dinner

Posted on March 21, 2011April 3, 2011 by Church Mouse

The Children’s Ministry will be hosting a Passover Haggadah (traditional Seder dinner) on Sunday, April 17th, following the 9:30am service.

The Passover Seder is a Jewish ritual feast that marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday of Passover and is a ritual performed by a community or by multiple generations of a family, involving a retelling of the story of the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt.

This Seder is a learning opportunity for the children and adults of our parish as we recognize the common Jewish heritage shared by all Christians. This is NOT a pot luck. The food will be prepared and served in the Passover tradition along with the rituals. The entire event will take about 2 hours.

Everyone is invited to join us! We would very much like to have an idea of the number who would like to add this event to their Lenten season, so please add your name to the sign-up sheet in the parish hall if you would like to attend.

If you have questions, please contact Anne C., Wende B or Noralyn P.

The Passover Seder Plate is a special plate containing symbolic foods eaten or
displayed at the Passover Seder.

As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up…

Posted on March 20, 2011April 3, 2011 by Church Mouse

“Jesus said, ‘As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.’ At the beginning of our Gospel reading today, Jesus utters these words; strange to Nicodemus then, and to us even now. These words point us to a very crucial point in which all believers must invest themselves. …” — Listen here, or download the MP3!

Following Jesus’ path to his Cross

Posted on March 6, 2011April 3, 2011 by Church Mouse

“As we come toward our observance of Lent, I am increasingly aware of the efforts by some who want to shed the introspective facet of the Christian life – the focus on the life of Jesus. Almost like the people of today are too busy; have too much on their minds to gain anything by following Jesus’ path to his Cross. And oddly enough, I can at least understand that reaction. God in Christ Jesus does take a bit of getting used to. The disciples certainly felt this way….” — Listen here, or download the MP3!

Easter Basket Drive for Captain Hope’s Kids

Posted on February 19, 2011February 19, 2011 by Church Mouse

Bodybuilding will be collecting Easter baskets, plastic eggs, candy and stuffed animals for homeless children through the end of March.

All items collected will be provided to Captain Hope’s Kids who will assemble and deliver the baskets. Non-secular items are appreciated!

Also, there will be a donation basket in the Silver Lion gift shop for anyone who would prefer to donate funds. Items can be left in the Parish Hall.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

St. Mark’s at Community Fest March 26th

Posted on February 19, 2011March 1, 2011 by Church Mouse

St. Mark’s parishioners will be participating in Community Fest again this year to represent St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at this free day of fun at Senter Park.

A variety of food, games, entertainment and children’s activities will be available at the Senter Park Recreation Center, 901 S. Senter Road.

Informational booths from businesses and various city departments also will be available. For more information, call (972) 721-2641.

Date: March 26, 2010
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Senter Park Recreation Center, 901 S. Senter Road

Adventure Team Excursion to visit Nasher Sculpture Center

Posted on February 19, 2011February 19, 2011 by Church Mouse

Tuesday, March 1, the Adventure Team will take off at 10:45am from the Parish Hall for the Nasher Sculpture Center Dallas to view “Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art.”

We will have lunch at the Nasher Cafe. For ticket prices and details of the exhibit and restaurant, visit www.nashersculpturecenter.org.

Please RSVP to Ed M. if you plan to attend.

2011 Chili Cook-Off Was Red Hot!

Posted on February 19, 2011February 19, 2011 by Church Mouse

The 2011 Chili Cook-Off raised over $500! This year’s winners were:

First Place: Martha Jo Watson
Second Place: Jene Gravley
Third Place: Annie Jacques

The monies will go to outreach projects from the Women of St. Mark’s.

Thanks to everyone who made chili, ate chili, and cleaned up afterwords!

I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for solid food.

Posted on February 19, 2011February 19, 2011 by Church Mouse

“Paul in the letter to the Corinthians wrote, ‘I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for solid food.’ Thanks, Paul – thanks, a lot. That is the first response of the Corinthians, at least I would imagine it so. Imagine what the Corinthians are feeling when they hear this from Paul…” — Listen here, or download the MP3!