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

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Sunday Mar 05, 2023

2nd Sunday in Lent March 5, 2023

Sunday Mar 05, 2023

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
2nd Sunday in Lent
March 5, 2023

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.

Worship Focus: No one loves you, at least that is what some people tell themselves (Satan likes to
tell us that too). Yet, somebody does love you, and very much so. That ‘somebody’ is God. He went
to great lengths to demonstrate His love for you, and every one else. We who know God’s love are to
share His love with others and in this way they can come to know the love of God. Today we have
another opportunity to express our thanks for His love in our life.

Serving at Worship
Presiding Minister: Pastor Jonathan Kolander
Musical Accompanist: Lisa Thiesfeldt
Vocalist(s): Hannah Ripley, Jenny Kolander, Greg Meyer

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
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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

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 Mar 01, 2023

Lent - Midweek #2 - March 1, 2023

Wednesday Mar 01, 2023

What is holding you back from living free in Jesus? If you are caught up in the thought process of not feeling saved or worthy, reread John 3:16 and the events of Holy Week;
focus on the facts which reveal God’s love for you, such is not based on how you feel but on how He is toward us. Maybe it is guilt which is holding you back; Jesus has made it possible for you to be set free from this too. As we ponder the opening question this Lenten journey, may the Lord continue to open your eyes and ears and heart to what He has done to set us free from ourselves (our sin and all that comes with it) and thus enabled to live the life He calls us to live – living free in Jesus.

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

Sunday Feb 26, 2023

1st Sunday in Lent February 26, 2023

Sunday Feb 26, 2023

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
1st Sunday in Lent
February 26, 2023

Worship Focus: How could this happen? Why did this happen? I am a good person and this still
happened to me, what is the point of trying to live a good life? Any of that sound familiar from your
own lips? We would like a world without sin, but that is not the reality. However, sin does not have
to be king, so to speak. Why not? The Bible Readings for today provide answers we need, and with
those answers comes inner peace and hope and power to keep going. Cynicism does not have to rule
the day, Jesus in our hearts can and does. So, here we are … worship Him.

Serving in Worship
Presiding Minister: Pastor Jonathan Kolander
Musical Accompanist: Rosemarie Boushek
Vocalists: Jenny Kolander and Lisa Thiesfeldt

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

Wednesday Feb 22, 2023

Ash Wednesday February 22, 2023

Wednesday Feb 22, 2023

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
February 22, 2023

thought process of not feeling saved or worthy, reread John 3:16 and the events of Holy Week;
focus on the facts which reveal God’s love for you, such is not based on how you feel but on how
He is toward us. Maybe it is guilt which is holding you back; Jesus has made it possible for you to
be set free from this too. As we ponder the opening question this Lenten journey, may the Lord
continue to open your eyes and ears and heart to what He has done to set us free from ourselves
(our sin and all that comes with it) and thus enabled to live the life He calls us to live – living free
in Jesus.

We will be offering the Sacrament of Holy Communion
with this Ash Wednesday Service.

Below are some words to help prepare
your heart and your mind for the Lord’s Supper …

Q: What does God tell me about myself in his holy Word?
A: He says that I am a sinner and deserve only his punishment.

Q: What should I do if I am not aware of my sins or am not troubled by them?
A: I should examine myself according to the Ten Commandments and ask how well I have
carried out my responsibilities as a husband or wife or single person, as a parent or child, an

Serving at Worship
Presiding Minister: Pastor Jonathan Kolander
Accompanist: Lisa Thiesfeldt Recorder: Michelle Le May

Copyrighted material is reproduced under OneLicense.net #A-711071.
Scripture Quotations: From the Holy Bible, New International Version (NIV 2011), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.
Litany of the Chosen One: Felix Goebel-Komala ©1994, 1996 by G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

Sunday Feb 19, 2023

Transfiguration Sunday February 19, 2023

Sunday Feb 19, 2023

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
February 19, 2023

Transfiguration Sunday February 19, 2023

Worship Focus: What has been a life changing experience for you? Perhaps it is health related, or
due to a job change. Getting married, starting a family, moving to a different State … How did you
handle it? Jesus offers us a life changing experience. We see the various aspects of what this looks
like each time we are contemplating and digesting His holy Word. Today is no different. God help us
work through what we can change and what we cannot, while praising His name with each ‘step’ we
take.

Serving at Worship
Presiding Minister: Pastor Jonathan Kolander
Musical Accompanist: Marty Puckett
Musicians: Vince Beiderbecke - Violin/Cello Don Black - Percussion

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

Sunday Feb 12, 2023

6th Sunday after Epiphany February 12, 2023

Sunday Feb 12, 2023

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
6th Sunday after Epiphany
February 12, 2023

Worship Focus: What do you mean there will be consequences? Can’t we just do what we want, as
long as I feel good about myself and what I accomplish? What would our society be like if there were
no consequences for wrong / harmful actions? We are getting a taste of this, and it is not good. God
has put us in a position to not just live for ourself, but to live for Him and with those around us in
mind. God move our heart to get this, as what is in our heart becomes evident through our actions.
Let this be our prayer during this hour of worship so we can put such into practice during the week.

Serving at Worship
Presiding Minister: Pastor Jonathan Kolander
Accompanist: Lisa Thiesfeldt

Flowers: The flowers at the altar are given by Avery and Lynn Clark in celebration of baby
Elaina’s Baptism.

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

Sunday Feb 05, 2023

5th Sunday after Epiphany February 5th, 2023

Sunday Feb 05, 2023

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
5th Sunday after Epiphany

Worship Focus: Are you living your life to fit in or to stand out? The answer could be both. As
Christians we are not to just blend into the ways of the world, rather we are to set the example on
how to live life. This is a humble calling. So how do we balance being in the world while not being of
the world? Thankfully God helps us with this as well.

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

Sunday Jan 29, 2023

4th Sunday After Epiphany January 29, 2023

Sunday Jan 29, 2023

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
4th Sunday After Epiphany
January 29, 2023

Worship Focus: What is something foolish you have done? Who knows about it, outside of God,
that is? Sometimes we do not realize the foolishness of our actions until we get caught. In what way
is every human being foolish? Despite the long list, thankfully God holds out His hope to us. Why
He does this, and what this hope consists of, grabs our attention once again today.

Serving at Worship
Presiding Minister: Pastor Jonathan Kolander
Musical Accompanists: Lisa Thiesfeldt

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

Sunday Jan 22, 2023

3rd Sunday after Epiphany January 22, 2023

Sunday Jan 22, 2023

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
3rd Sunday after Epiphany
January 22, 2023

Worship Focus: Why is it hard to be a good person on a consistent basis? Or, would you say you
are a consistently good person? Would those around you agree? You very well may be such, and who
makes that possible? ‘Good’ is to be defined by God; and at the heart of His definition for being a
good person is love. What kind of love, and who to love, and how to love, is our focus this morning
so that we can be the consistently good people God wants us to be.

Serving at Worship
Presiding Minister: Pastor Jonathan Kolander
Musical Accompanists: Marty Puckett, Don Black, Vince Beiderbecke

Flowers: Altar flowers for this week are given by Steve and Ellie Ennis for many blessings received
and on the occasion of Ellie’s birthday.

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

Sunday Jan 15, 2023

2nd Sunday after Epiphany January 15, 2023

Sunday Jan 15, 2023

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
2nd Sunday after Epiphany
January 15, 2023

Worship Focus: When is it, and when is it not, rude to point? What is something each one of us
needs to point to ourselves and say? There is a time to point to others, and that is when? Today we
are reminded of when it is okay to point, and how we can go about this without being rude about it
though it still may come across that way. God be praised for both His Law, and His Gospel; and, for
the opportunities to point this out.

Serving at Worship
Presiding Minister: Pastor Jonathan Kolander
Musical Accompanist: Rosemarie Boushek
Vocalist(s): Jodi Rowe

Flowers: Altar flowers today have been provided by Clara Jackson in loving memory of her husband
Terry Jackson.

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