Ash Wednesday and Lent

Next Wednesday, February 17, marks Ash Wednesday. As such, we will be privileged to worship the Lord with Word, Holy Communion, and the Imposition of Ashes.

St. Mark will offer the following worship opportunities:

• 8:15 AM for middle school students (Imposition of Ashes, but no Holy Communion); 
• 9:00 AM for elementary school students (neither Imposition of Ashes nor Holy Communion); 
• 12:00 noon for all (both Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion) and
• 7:00 PM for all (both Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion)

And don't forget, we will be worshiping on every Wednesday in Lent at 7:00 PM, focusing on "reconciliation" and on Sundays with the theme, "The Power of the Cross."

We would be honored - and you will be blessed - if you would worship with us on this Lenten journey!

With you on the journey,
Pastor Scott

Rita Schaller Named "Educator of the Year!"

A very big congratulations to St. Mark's very own Rita Schaller who was recently named "Early Childhood Educator of the Year" for the entire Texas District of the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod!

WAY TO GO, RITA!!

St. Mark alumni, Lindsay Quandt and Evan Newland, as well as St. Mark elder, Rusty Rogers, to Tickle Airwaves!

Tomorrow evening, Sunday, February 14, at 7:30 PM, KKHT, 100.7 FM "The Word," will be airing their usual radio program "Engaging Truth" [produced by former St. Mark pastors Runge and Schultz].

The topic for the show is "Christian Athletes and the Gift of Christian Coaches."

Speakers are our very own Rusty Rogers along with our high school senior athletes Lindsay Quandt (Houston Christian High School) and Evan Newland (Jersey Village High School).

Take some time and tune in!

P.U.B. on Tuesday Evening!

St. Mark's monthly men's only Bible study, P.U.B. (“Personal Understanding of the Bible”) will meet Tuesday night the 16th at 6:00 PM at SRO sports bar behind the Northwest Mall (444 Northwest Mall; 77092). Come as you are after work, and bring money for your appetite! For more information, please contact Pastor Duerr (TDuerr@StMarkHouston.org).

Josh Jackson -- Latin Dancer!

Ever wonder if Josh Jackson, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry, can dance? Watch below and decide for yourself!
Go Josh!!

Ummm...Honey Baked Ham...

Standing in line to get Honey Baked Ham. SO worth it! Yum! (Store's 4 past Sherwin Williams.)

AWESOME Tomlin/Giglio Concert

Just got home from the GINORMOUS Grace Community Church after and AWESOME Tomlin/Giglio concert w/Jen & Daniel. Praise God!!!

Finished!

Just finished the draft of the last services I'm doing through year's end, & Pastor Duerr finished his earlier this week through Jan. 3! Awesome!
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Pageant Rehearsal

At pageant rehearsal after a wonderful morning of worship. All of it to and for God's glory!
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Back to Work

Back @ work tomorrow after over a week off. Expect the day will be crazy, but I'm looking forward to it! I've got a GREAT & TALENTED staff!
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FANTASTIC Thanksgiving!

After a FANTASTIC thanksgiving vacation amongst good friends, we're now home. "Thank You, Lord for all of it & all of them!"
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Got to Pensacola

Got 2 Pensacola. Boys R swimming while I follow up on emails. Another long day of driving 2morrow, but getting closer 2 Orlando friends! :)