St. Mark's Lutheran Church and School (WELS, Citrus Heights, CA)

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Friday Apr 18, 2025

Good Friday - April 18th, 2025

Friday Apr 18, 2025

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Good Friday - April 18th, 2025

A place to call home: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church & School
In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, welcome home. We especially welcome to our house of
worship our guests who have joined us today. We pray you will be strengthened by the good news
about God’s grace, love, and forgiveness to us through Jesus.

Serving at Worship
TODAY AT ST. MARK’S
Presiding Minister: Pastor Brad Wright
Musical Accompanist: Rosemarie Bouschek

Worship Materials:
https://www.stmarkslutheran.com/stay-connected-2/
Explore our website: stmarkslutheran.com. You’ll find materials for:
. Worship
. Bible Studies
. Devotions
. Children's Sunday School

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Bible Study: Streamed live at 9:30 a.m. Also:
Recorded Video: Go to stmarkslutheran.com: hover over media: Video Bible Class
Available on audio podcast: Go to stmarkslutheran.com: hover over media: Audio Services and Classes
On - Line Materials: Go to stmarkslutheran.com: hover over Connect: Staying Connected to God's Word

If there is any way our church and school can serve your spiritual needs, please contact one of our pastors or our school principal:
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and School
7869 Kingswood Drive
Citrus Heights, California 95610
Phone: (916) 961 - 7891
Website: www.StMarksLutheran.com
Audio - Video Questions? please email to av-crew@outlook.com

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Scripture Quotations: From the Holy Bible, New International Version (NIV 2011), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.--

Thursday Apr 17, 2025

Maundy Thursday - April 17th, 2025

Thursday Apr 17, 2025

FOCUS ON THE SCRIPTURES
“Life-Changing Words for Us”
Based on Mark 14:12-17

Serving at Worship
TODAY AT ST. MARK’S
Presiding Minister: Pastor Brad Wright
Musical Accompanist: Jeri Reed

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Tuesday Dec 24, 2024

Christmas Eve --- Peace & Joy December 24, 2024

Tuesday Dec 24, 2024

Christmas Eve --- Peace & Joy
December 24, 2024

GLORIFY HIM ... GROW IN HIM ... GO WITH HIS GOSPEL

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD

A place to call home: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church & School
In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Mark’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today.
We pray you will be strengthened by the good news about God’s grace, love and forgiveness through Jesus.

PRESERVICE Now Is Born the Divine Christ Child

HYMN Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Musical Introduction Christian Worship Red # 61

HYMN On Christmas Night All Christians Sing
Musical Introduction Christian Worship Red # 52

HYMN Salvation unto Us Has Come
Musical Introduction Christian Worship Red # 390

A Reading from Holy Scripture … Isaiah 9:2-7 Jesus offers needed peace and justice

HYMN Once in Royal David’s City
Musical Introduction Christian Worship Red # 50

A Reading from Holy Scripture … 1 John 4:9-14 Loved to love: Merry Christmas

CHOIR Carols Around (And a Round)
Arr by Carl J Nygard Jr © 1984 by Hinshaw Music Co, Inc

A Reading from Holy Scripture … Luke 2:1-20 Jesus is our light who brings peace

HYMN Angels We Have Heard on High
Musical Introduction Christian Worship Red # 63

Focus on the Scriptures … based on 1 John 4 …
“God Loves You”

HYMN Go, Tell It on the Mountain
Musical Introduction Christian Worship Red # 57

CHOIR Silent Night! Holy Night
Arr by Ruth Elaine Schram © 2015 Choristers Guild

POSTLUDE The First Noel
Arr by John Carter

Presiding Minister: Jonathan Kolander
Accompanists: Rosemarie Boushek, Vincent Beiderbecke (cello, violin)

Worship Materials:
https://www.stmarkslutheran.com/stay-connected-2/

Explore our website: stmarkslutheran.com. You’ll find materials for:
. Worship
. Bible Studies
. Devotions
. Children's Sunday School

Follow us to stay connected:
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/stmarksch
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/stmarkslutheran
Subscribe to our videos on Vimeo: vimeo.com/channels/stmarksch

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Scripture Quotations: From the Holy Bible, New International Version(NIV 2011), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.

Wednesday Nov 27, 2024

Thanksgiving Celebration November 27, 2024

Wednesday Nov 27, 2024

GLORIFY HIM …
GROW IN HIM …
GO WITH HIS GOSPEL
We are St. Mark’s Church & School
A WELStNorCal Ministry … Other Area Locations
Foundation – Folsom, Hope – Penryn, Christ – Lodi, St. John – Vacaville
WELS (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod) is a National Church Body with locations
throughout the United States and with partnerships in over 40 Countries

Worship Focus: Have you grown more content and appreciative of life, material possessions and
health and so on, with age? Or were you more content and grateful as a child? When we take a step
back, we really have a plethora of things to be thankful about; this is not to say life does not have its
difficulties … we have plenty of those too. And yet, even those difficulties serve a purpose. Tonight,
and daily, may we find time to pause and think about life from a thankful point of view. God is good,
all the time! All the time, God is good! Give thanks

Serving at Worship
Presiding Minister: Pastor Jonathan Kolander
Musical Accompanist: Rosemarie Boushek

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Wednesday Nov 20, 2024

A Christian Victory Service for Ann Swan

Wednesday Nov 20, 2024

Be faithful,
even to the point
of death,
and I will give you
the crown of life.
Revelation 2:10

St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Citrus Heights, California
Member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Service held at St. Mark’s Lutheran in Citrus Heights, CA
November 20, 2024 11:00 A.M.
“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed;
perplexed, but not in despair” 2 Corinthians 4.
A prayer: Teach us, Lord of heaven and earth, to number our days aright. Hear our prayers and open our
ears to the message You have prepared for us this day. Fill our hearts and minds with the peace which can
only come from You as we mourn the earthly departure of Ann and at the same time celebrate the eternal
victory she has received by Your grace. Amen.

Sunday May 12, 2024

Ascension Sunday - May 12, 2024

Sunday May 12, 2024

GLORIFY HIM ... GROW IN HIM ... GO WITH HIS GOSPEL

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
Ascension Sunday
May 12, 2024

Worship Focus: The Ascension of Jesus (40 days following His rising from the dead) is significant
as it reiterates the fact peace with God our Creator has been accomplished by what Jesus endured
while on that cross. And now, back in His rightful place, He continues to meet our needs --- pointing
out our sins have been forgiven, working out aspects of life for our good, keeping us on the path to
heaven. Connected to Ascension is the reminder to talk up His name and benefits as often and as to
as many as we can while able to do so. Worship enables us to give thanks to God for all His Truths,
while being built up and building up those with us.

Serving at Worship
Presiding Minister: Pastor Jonathan Kolander
Musical Accompanist & Vocalists: Stephen Bautista and Marissa Renèe

Getting to know Stephen Bautista
Stephen and his family are WELS members who travel around the country for their full-time
Christian music mission. Their goal is to "enlighten the lost and encourage the found" with
Stephen’s original, Christ-centered music. Along with his daughter Marissa, Stephen shares his
music in a very compelling yet soothing style, while conveying a solid Gospel message.

Stephen, his wife, Christy, their nine “road-schooled” children, a dog, and two cats have a home-
base in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, but are more often found visiting congregations around the
country in their Chevy Express van with their 33ft travel trailer in tow.

Stephen has five professionally produced CDs that are available for purchase at his concerts and
worship services. His music is also available online at www.StephenBautistaMusic.com, iTunes,
Amazon, and most other online outlets.

Please consider supporting Stephen's music mission by purchasing his CDs and/or contributing a
freewill offering that will help him continue spreading the Gospel of Jesus with his music.

For more information about Stephen's music and upcoming events, visit
www.StephenBautistaMusic.com.

Worship Materials:
https://www.stmarkslutheran.com/stay-connected-2/

Explore our website: stmarkslutheran.com. You’ll find materials for:
. Worship
. Bible Studies
. Devotions
. Children's Sunday School

Follow us to stay connected:
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/stmarksch
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/stmarkslutheran
Subscribe to our videos on Vimeo: vimeo.com/channels/stmarksch

Content requiring a copyright license is reproduced under OneLicense.net #A-711071. All rights reserved.
Scripture Quotations: From the Holy Bible, New International Version(NIV 2011), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.

Sunday May 05, 2024

Examination and Confirmation - May 5, 2024

Sunday May 05, 2024

GLORIFY HIM ... GROW IN HIM ... GO WITH HIS GOSPEL

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
Examination and Confirmation
May 5, 2024

Worship Focus: If you have gone through Confirmation , you no longer need to spend time in the
Word of God . While that is not accurate, how many people who have gone through the process of
Confirmation believe and or act like that is the case? Confirmation as we celebrate it in our church is
just another stepping stone in what is to be our lifelong relationship with Jesus. Confirmation is an
indication that we have been maturing in our faith and in Bible knowledge ; and, it is a time when we
publicly promise to stay connected to the Word of God through the church (3rd Commandment and
Hebrews 10:23 -25). We know that challenges to the faith remain after Confirmation, yet with what
we have learned, and with what we continue to learn through the Bible, we can endure through them
and hold on to God’s gift of eternal life. If you have been confirmed , may you continue to take
seriously all that goes with it; and if you have not been doing that but are here today, may God renew
your heart to do so. Keep today’s Confirmands in your prayers.

Serving at Worship
Presiding Minister: Pastor Jonathan Kolander
Musical Accompanist: Rosemarie Boushek

Worship Materials:
https://www.stmarkslutheran.com/stay-connected-2/

Explore our website: stmarkslutheran.com. You’ll find materials for:
. Worship
. Bible Studies
. Devotions
. Children's Sunday School

Follow us to stay connected:
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/stmarksch
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/stmarkslutheran
Subscribe to our videos on Vimeo: vimeo.com/channels/stmarksch

Content requiring a copyright license is reproduced under OneLicense.net #A-711071. All rights reserved.
Scripture Quotations: From the Holy Bible, New International Version(NIV 2011), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.

Friday Mar 29, 2024

Good Friday --- Redeemed, Restored, Forgiven

Friday Mar 29, 2024

GLORIFY HIM ... GROW IN HIM ... GO WITH HIS GOSPEL

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP

Good Friday --- Redeemed, Restored, Forgiven
March 29, 2024 6pm

Worship Focus: For the past six weeks we have been talking about a love story, the greatest love
story. It is the one God wrote and acted on. Today we see the high point of this love story …
which is more than just ‘a story’ as it deals with and impacts our life whether one believes it to be
true or not. The church Season of Lent provides the perfect setting to see and hear God’s love for
you, even if we have heard it countless times. In response, the Holy Spirit prompts us and directs
us on how to show our love for God. We can rightly say, then, that what is before us in no ordinary
love story.

We welcome the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Chorus
and the opportunity to worship our Lord together in this place.

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Scripture Quotations: From the Holy Bible, New International Version(NIV 2011), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.

Monday Dec 25, 2023

Christmas Day --- Truth & Peace on Earth December 25, 2023

Monday Dec 25, 2023

GLORIFY HIM ... GROW IN HIM ... GO WITH HIS GOSPEL

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
Christmas Day --- Truth & Peace on Earth
December 25, 2023

Worship Focus: For a good number of people, when they walk into a dark room they reach for what? The light switch. Jesus Himself is light. As the light He exposes evil for what it is; as the light He also points out the way to be delivered from the evils of this world, so such will not follow us when we leave this earth. Christmas is a time for lights, and there is no better or brighter light to focus on than Jesus – the promised One. Merry Christmas thanks to Him who is the Light.

Serving at Worship
Presiding Minister: Pastor Jonathan Kolander
Musical Accompanist: Lisa Thiesfeldt
Vocalists: Greg Meyer & Jenny Kolander Worship Materials:
https://www.stmarkslutheran.com/stay-connected-2/

Explore our website: stmarkslutheran.com. You’ll find materials for:
. Worship
. Bible Studies
. Devotions
. Children's Sunday School

Follow us to stay connected:
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/stmarksch
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/stmarkslutheran
Subscribe to our videos on Vimeo: vimeo.com/channels/stmarksch

Content requiring a copyright license is reproduced under OneLicense.net #A-711071. All rights reserved.
Scripture Quotations: From the Holy Bible, New International Version(NIV 2011), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.

Wednesday Dec 13, 2023

Advent Midweek # 2 December 13, 2023

Wednesday Dec 13, 2023

Focus for our Midweek Gatherings ---
Don’t Take Christ out of Christmas
A place to call home: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church & School
In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, welcome home. We especially welcome to our house of
worship our guests who have joined us today. We pray you will be strengthened by the good news
about God’s grace, love, and forgiveness to us through Jesus.
We say with the Psalmist, whether here on campus or viewing online, “I rejoiced with those who said to me,
‘Let us go to the house of the LORD’” (Psalm 122:1).
May the Lord continue to help us grow in His grace and knowledge as we hear, speak, and sing His
holy Word.

Worship Focus: It cannot happen, Christ taken out of Christmas … so we might say; however, in a
way it already has happened, has it not? While Christ will always remain the reason for Christmas, the
world has not always connected and celebrated Christ with Christmas; the danger is there for us who
know about the connection between Christ and Christmas. How can we avoid such a danger? What
can we do to point others in Christ’s direction at Christmas and beyond? Our worship tonight is one
of the ways to do just that.