Classical Christian Academy: Today we welcome Dr. Heather Vallier to our Education Hour. She will be speaking on the new elementary school at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Shaker Heights. She will present their mission and vision for the facilities they have at St. Peter’s to offer parents a well-rounded education from a Christian perspective. They are enrolling now for K-5 to start in fall 2025.
Debt Reduction Breakfast, Sunday January 26! Come hungry and give generously – the finish line is in sight! What began in 2002 as a nearly $1.7 Million expansion loan, is now less than $15,000 from being paid in full. Come celebrate God’s greatness and blessings as we chip away the final funds necessary to close this debt. Ladies, please visit the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board and share your cooking talent with us on January 26th. We need casseroles and breakfast goodies for both 8 and 10 am services.
From Pastor Chris and Kim:“Thank you! We are deeply grateful to the entire congregation for the outpouring of love and support we have received over the past year. From the generous Christmas gift to the thoughtful cards and gifts from the Secret Sisters, and especially for your prayers, Kim and I feel truly blessed by the kindness and care of the St. Mark community. It is an honor to serve you, and I pray that God enables me to continue being a blessing to you in the year ahead.”
Changing things up!The Women’s League has voted to try a new twist on our annual plant sale this year – we’re calling it Books, Blooms, and Bakery! This fundraiser will be held at St. Mark on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3 and the focus will be a gently used book sale. Purposely timed to coincide with Mother’s Day, we also hope to sell hanging baskets and homemade baked goods. More details will be coming soon, you can start bringing in adult and children’s books, puzzles, and music CDs after March 1. If you would be interested in helping plan this event or have a large vehicle to pick up donations, please contact debbie.turk@yahoo.com.
Thanks and Praises: from Lee Stone “I want to thank everyone for all your prayers, cards and well wishes this past month. It was greatly appreciated.” From Nancy Seabrook – giving God the glory for answered prayers – her sister’s tumor is completely gone!
The Women’s League has voted to purchase 8 new round white tables for Fellowship Hall. The current brown tables are available at no charge for members of the congregation. Members are responsible for the removal and hauling of the tables. If interested, please contact Sue Brill or Chris Powell.
Library News: As you are undoing your holiday decor, the Library will happily take any decorations you no longer plan to use. You may leave them in the library at any time. Also, the Library has replaced all the Christmas cards with lots of new birthday, get well, thank you, etc. cards for the still low price of $.25 each!