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

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Sunday Dec 07, 2025

2nd Sunday of Advent - December 7, 2025

Sunday Dec 07, 2025

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 7, 2025

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.

Serving at Worship
Presiding Minister: Pastor Kurt Wetzel
Musical Accompanist: Marty Puckett

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

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

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: 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.

Wednesday Dec 03, 2025

First Wednesday of Advent - December 3, 2025

Wednesday Dec 03, 2025

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
First Wednesday of Advent
December 3, 2025

Serving at Worship
Presiding Minister: Pastor Kurt Wetzel
Musical Accompanist: Jeri Reed

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

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

Sunday Nov 30, 2025

1st Sunday of Advent - November 30, 2025

Sunday Nov 30, 2025

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
1st Sunday of Advent
November 30, 2025

Message from God’s Word
Luke 1:5–25
If the Lord Promises, It Will Happen

Serving at Worship
Presiding Minister: Pastor Kurt Wetzel
Musical Accompanist: Jeri Reed

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

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

Sunday Nov 23, 2025

Last Sunday of End Time - November 23, 2025

Sunday Nov 23, 2025

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
Last Sunday of End Time
November 23, 2025

Message from God’s Word
Revelation 22:6–13
Jesus is Coming Soon!

Serving at Worship
Presiding Minister: Pastor Kurt Wetzel
Musical Accompanist: Rosemarie Boushek

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

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

Sunday Nov 16, 2025

RESURRECTION HOPE - November 16, 2025

Sunday Nov 16, 2025

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
RESURRECTION HOPE
November 16, 2025

Worship Focus
Paradise Restored

TODAY AT ST. MARK’S
Presiding Minister: Pastor Kurt Wetzel
Musical Accompanist: Marty Puckett
Percussion: Don Black
Violin/Cello: Vince Beiderbecke

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

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

Sunday Nov 09, 2025

Installation of Pastor Kurtis Wetzel - November 9, 2025

Sunday Nov 09, 2025

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
Installation of Pastor Kurtis Wetzel
November 9, 2025

MEET YOUR NEW PASTOR
Kurt Wetzel, originally from Kewaskum, Wisconsin, comes to St. Mark's after
serving for nine years as pastor at Cross of Christ in Boise and Nampa Idaho. He and his wife,
Stephanie, have six children: Hannah, Teddy, Evangeline, Gloria, Jameson, and Kasden. Pastor
Kurt and Stephanie enjoy good coffee and music, and they are already loving the weather here.
He also enjoys hiking, kayaking, and gardening. The Wetzel’s are thrilled to be joining the St.
Mark's family, and Pastor Kurt is eager to begin serving as your next pastor!

Serving at Worship
Installing Minister: Pastor David Waterstradt, Sierra Circuit Pastor
Preacher: Pastor Joel Heckendorf, Arizona-California District President
Musician: Rosemarie Boushek

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

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

Sunday Nov 09, 2025

THE FESTIVAL OF ALL SAINTS - November 9, 2025

Sunday Nov 09, 2025

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
THE FESTIVAL OF ALL SAINTS
November 9, 2025

Worship Theme: God grants the status of “saint” (which means “holy one”) to every believer. It
might appear that status is of little practical value. If you achieve the status “billionaire” or
“celebrity” or “senator” your life is going to be vastly different than most other people, most likely
better. But if God calls you a saint, just like everyone else, you will struggle with trials, temptations,
and sin. Being a saint does not make life easier. In some ways it makes life more difficult as we
struggle against a world that is hostile toward Christ. This might lead us to ask, “Is it really that big a
deal that God calls us saints?”
For centuries, the Church has answered that question by celebrating the Festival of All Saints. This
week we get a peek at the saints who have died and now live in the glory of Christ’s light. Through
eyes of faith, we see the saints enjoying glory in the place where “there will be no more death or
mourning or crying or pain” (Revelation 21:1-6). We realize what a precious gift this status of saint
actually is. We understand that soon enough we shall join all the saints in that glorious heavenly
city. And that gives us amazing stamina to face the challenges of this world with the strength Christ
gives to all His saints.

Serving at Worship
Presiding Leader: Mike Rostad
Musical Accompanist: Jeri Reed

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

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

Sunday Nov 02, 2025

Reformation Sunday - November 2, 2025

Sunday Nov 02, 2025

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
Reformation Sunday
November 2, 2025

Worship Focus: It is the Gospel of Jesus Christ that brings true freedom. This promise of
forgiveness and resurrection to eternal life comes only through a righteousness found in the Savior.
This righteousness sets the soul free from slavery to sin and death; free to serve God. Hold to these
teachings and “you will be free indeed.”
When Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the Wittenberg Castle door on October 31, 1517, he
began what would become the Reformation, a pivotal moment in the history of Western Civilization
and the world.

Serving at Worship
Presiding Leader: Mike Rostad
Musical Accompanist: Jeri Reed

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

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

Sunday Oct 26, 2025

19th Sunday after Pentecost - October 26, 2025

Sunday Oct 26, 2025

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
19th Sunday after Pentecost
October 26, 2025

Worship Focus: Gratitude is the appreciation we feel when someone does something kind to us or
for us. There are two factors that effect the intensity of gratitude. First, there is the deservedness
factor. Say you do a favor for your neighbor. A month later, your neighbor does a favor for you. You
are grateful, but not overwhelmingly so, because you deserved his help to some degree. However, if
you have been an unkind or selfish neighbor, and yet your neighbor provides help when you are in
need, you are extremely grateful precisely because you know you are undeserving. Second, there is
the generosity factor. Imagine you pick up the mail for your neighbor for the three days he is out of
town. When he gets back, he gives you a hundred-dollar bill. You might protest, “This is too
generous!” He insists, and so you are very grateful.
Apply this to God. The deservedness factor. How deserving are we of his blessing? What does God
owe us? The generosity factor. What has God done for us? What blessings has he given us now?
What blessings has he promised us in eternity? As we answer those questions, we are stunned by the
undeserved generosity our God has shown us. The effect? We overflow with gratitude.

Serving at Worship
Presiding Leader: Mike Rostad
Musical Accompanist: Rosemarie Boushek

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

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

Sunday Oct 19, 2025

18th Sunday after Pentecost - October 19, 2025

Sunday Oct 19, 2025

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
18th Sunday after Pentecost
October 19, 2025

Worship Focus: There are more than 2,300 Bible passages that speak about money. Why? Money is
a master Satan frequently tempts us to serve. In fact, out of all the masters competing for our service
besides God, money is probably at the top of the list. Money provides us with a false comfort and
sense of security. Money serves as a source of pride. This week, Jesus’ sharp words identify the
impossibility of serving more than one master. More, Jesus teaches that if we dedicate our lives in
service to money, money will always let us down. In contrast, God has proven that He is a master
worth serving. When we serve God, money is put in its proper place. Instead of it being a master to
serve, it becomes a tool in our service of our true Master.

Serving at Worship
Presiding Leader: Mike Rostad
Musical Accompanist: Marty Puckett
Accompanists:
Vince Beiderbecke: Violin/Cello
Don Black: Percussion

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

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