The Lion is on the move!!!

KIDS LEAD AND POTLUCK LUNCHEON AFTER CHURCH THIS SUNDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

April 23rd-April 28th

• April 24th: Wednesday morning small group at 10:00 a.m.
• April 24th: Choir at 6:00
• April 28th: Kids Lead followed by Potluck Luncheon---Prayers still open for Kids Lead
• May 1st: Wednesday morning small group at 10:00 a.m.
• May 8th: Wednesday morning small group at 10:00 a.m.
• May 12th: Mother's Day
• May 15th: Wednesday morning small group at 10:00 a.m.
• May 19th: Pentecost Sunday--Kids Lead--End of SS party!!!-details to follow
• May 22nd: Wednesday morning small group at 10:00 a.m.
• May 29th: Wednesday morning small group at 10:00 a.m.
• June 2nd: First Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation class after Church
• MANY DATES OPEN FOR ALTAR FLOWERS and FELLOWSHIP HOST----see signup sheet in Parish Hall

BEAR FRUIT

April 28th

5 Easter

Kids Lead

Ushers: Hudson, Paxton, & Canon Shield

Oblation Bearers: Hudson, Paxton, & Canon Shield

Acolytes: Clara & Addison Dodd, Ava Allison

LEM: Cameron Townsend

Lector OT: Acts 8: 26-40 - Brooklyn Hutto

Lector Psalm: Psalm 22: 24-30 - Andrew Townsend

Lector NT: 1 John 4: 7-21 - Ryleigh Siptak

Prayers of the People: OPENOPEN

Altar Guild: Tyler Leissner and Lauren Kubecka

Vestry: Jesse Deshotels

Fellowship: Potluck LuncheonPOTLUCK LUNCHEON

Altar Flowers: Cyndi Shelton

Heart & Hands: Martha Johnson

ALTAR FLOWER CHART FOR 2024

POSTED IN THE PARISH HALL!!!!!!

SIGN UP NOW TO GET THE DATES YOU WOULD LIKE

Many dates open.

The bricks have fallen, but we will build with dressed stones; the sycamores have been cut down, but we will put cedars in their place. Isaiah 9:10

This verse reflects ancient Israel's attitude after they returned from Assyrian exile. They were prideful and would not be defeated! The only problem was that their captivity was God's punishments for the nation’s sins against Him.

With all of the events and situations facing the USA and the world:

overrun borders, terrorist infiltration, Chinese produced fentanyl and other destructive actions, the attack on Israel's population, lack of support for their defense, and a host of other concerns; there is plenty to talk about – but not from the pulpit.

We come to church to strengthen our faith and

deepen our resolve – not wring our hands. However, we could watch a pertinent video that might open our eyes and inspire conversation regarding God’s warnings given to Israel so long ago (and possibly us today).

Beginning Sunday April 28th, I will be running a video in the parish hall from 9:30 – 9:50, just before worship. Come and check it out

THE ISAIAH 9:10 JUDGEMENT: A Biblical Prophecy Coded

by Rabbi Johnathan Cahn –

author of the New York Times best seller: The Harbinger..

The Wednesday Morning Small Group

will begin reading The Book of Acts: The Smart Guide to the Bible on April 10. We take turns reading out loud and stopping to discuss whatever inspires us. It’s easy, fun and makes us all closer, happier and better able to follow Christ in our daily living. Why not join us?

We meet at 10:00 Wednesdays in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday School dates for Spring

Time: 9:45-10:30

April 28 (Kids Lead)

May 5, May 12 (Music with Carol), May 19th (Kids Lead and end of year party)

REMEMBER

The Easter season is a great time for baptisms!

Bishop Andy Doyle is coming on

September 8, 2024



Jack is planning

Confirmation, Reception and Reaffirmation classes starting June 2nd,

AND

YOU NEED TO SIGN UP IN THE PARISH HALL ASAP SO HE KNOW HOW MANY WILL BE COMING!!!!!!

CHECK THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE PARISH HALL FOR ALL UPCOMING EVENTS

CAMP ALLEN EVENTS---

INCLUDING

Summer Camp, MOM Camp, Labor Day Family Camp, and many more events.

THE LORD'S PRAYER

Last KIDS LEAD Worship, I attempted to teach the children how to sign The Lord’s Prayer. They did pretty well! The next step is for them (and all of us) is to get the Signing down. The kids are also learning a kid friendly version of the Lord’s Prayer to sing while they sign. Hopefully, with your help, we can all sign and dance and sign The Lord’s Prayer regularly in worship. Once you can sign it, and sing it you will never forget it!



Included here is a YouTube link of the man from whom I learned the LP- signing. Please look it up. Learn it yourself and teach your kids! It will be fun; you’ll be discipling your kids in the faith,,

and you’ll have a new dinner activity for your crew!! 

Learning to sign "The Lord's Prayer"

The Anglican Digest is a quarterly religious magazine in the United States providing information related to Anglicanism, including news, essays, book reviews, and devotional material.

This quarter's periodical should be in your mail soon.---Look for it!

This free gift is for your exhortation, edification, and comfort. READ IT!!! If you like it, send them a contribution.

Our Current Pastoral Prayer List

Maggie Bradshaw, Linda Bush, Avery Coney, Aaron Erwin, John Gayle, Millie Guzman, Jex Family, Ray Kaufman, Stephanie Lichenstein, Ben & Priscilla Lincoln, Rev. Justin Lindstrom, Frank Macaluso, David Morgan, Roger Morgan, Tim Ridgeway, Cadell Robertson, Tom Rupakus, and Walt Wendtland.



If you would like detailed prayers for someone call Fr. Jack.

Please help us keep our prayer list current.

If you added someone to the "Prayers of the People" during our worship service please follow up with a phone call to the office and we will add them to next Sunday's prayer list. Also, let us know how the person you requested prayer for is doing.

Call the office to add or take someone off the list. 979-245-2557 or saintmarks@sbcglobal.net or marthahjohnson@sbcglobal.net

To Give Electronically To St. Mark's Click Here and go to the

Paypal Donate button, or follow instructions for VANCO MOBILE, Found in the App Store or Google Play IT'S FREE!!!!

+ PLEASE, communicate with Fr. Jack by phone! 337 802-9428

Saint Mark's Episcopal Church

2200 Avenue E

Bay City, TX 77414

(979) 245-2557