Episodes
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
3rd Sunday in Advent December 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
GLORIFY HIM ... GROW IN HIM ... GO WITH HIS GOSPEL
CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
3rd Sunday in Advent
December 17, 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: Could you use some comforting news in the face of all the news talking about the tragedies taking place throughout the world? Could you use some good news, maybe because your own life is filled with news you would rather not want to hear? Whatever the reason for wanting to hear good news, God be praised He has such to give us … time and time again … as the good news He holds out to us never grows old to hear or runs out. We hear today why this is the case with God’s good news which is able to give us needed comfort and reason for joy in our life.
Serving at Worship
Presiding Minister: Pastor Jonathan Kolander
Musical Accompanist: 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
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.
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Advent Midweek # 2 December 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 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.
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Advent Midweek # 1 December 6, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
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.
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.
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.
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
2nd Sunday in Advent - 12/10/2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
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
Worship Focus: It is one thing to hold on to memories of the past, it is another to not let go of the
past. Looking back does not benefit a runner. Living in the past does not help the person who is in
need of healing. Jesus reminds us today to be forward looking people, and He tells us why this is
important. What do forward looking people do? The answer is right in front of this morning.
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.
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
1st Sunday in Advent December 3, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
GLORIFY HIM ... GROW IN HIM ... GO WITH HIS GOSPEL
CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
1st Sunday in Advent
December 3, 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: Advent can be described as a Season full of anticipation. There is the anticipation of Christmas for secular, but above all, for spiritual reasons. There is the anticipation tied to the second emphasis of Advent and that has to do with the return of the Savior which will mark the end of time as we have come to know it. With such anticipation in mind and heart, we are gathered to worship the One who has put such anticipation in our lives.
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
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.
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
4th Sunday of End Time – Christ the King November 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
GLORIFY HIM ... GROW IN HIM ... GO WITH HIS GOSPEL
CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
4th Sunday of End Time – Christ the King
November 26, 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: Victory! Who does not like to be on the winning side, whether it be as a competitor or as a spectator? Winning is not wrong or bad in and of itself, what some might do to win is another matter. In Christ Jesus, by grace through faith, we are on the winning team or side … and this does matter in our life now while living on earth and after we leave this earth. God be praised today and daily for the victory, and the confidence that comes with it.
Serving at Worship
Presiding Minister: Pastor Jonathan Kolander
Musical Accompanist: Marty Puckett Percussion: Don Black Violin: Vince Beiderbecke
Vocalists: Greg Meyer, Cameron Rowe, Jodi Rowe, 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
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 Nov 22, 2023
Thanksgiving … Leads to Thanks-living November 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
GLORIFY HIM ... GROW IN HIM ... GO WITH HIS GOSPEL
CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
Thanksgiving … Leads to Thanks-living
November 22, 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: He is worthy, worthy to receive all praise and glory and honor … and not just from you, but from every human being. As we have come together this Thanksgiving Eve, we do so with hearts warmed by God and motivated to worship Him as a way of expressing our thanks to Him for all the blessings He places into our lives … even the ones we complain about. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good! Give thanks!
Serving at Worship: Presiding Minister: Pastor David Waterstradt (from Hope in Penryn)
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
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.
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
3rd Sunday of End Time – Saints Triumphant November 19, 2023
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
GLORIFY HIM ... GROW IN HIM ... GO WITH HIS GOSPEL
CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
3rd Sunday of End Time – Saints Triumphant
November 19, 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: Do you like to be the center of attention? If so, why is that? Are you one who gets jealous easily? Are you one who likes to talk up your accomplishments, or show off your knowledge? Each one of us has those tendencies, and so the Lord addresses these traits and more. He also points out what we do have going for us so we do not fall into the trap of bragging up ourselves as a way to feed our self-esteem; such leads to our acts of worship, including what we are doing here today.
Serving at Worship
Presiding Minister: Pastor Jonathan Kolander
Musical Accompanist: Lisa Thiesfeldt Vocalists: Greg Meyer, Jenny Kolander
Flowers at the Altar have been provided by the Drennon, Hopping and Naves families in memory of
their loved ones and gratitude for our many blessings! 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
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.
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
2nd Sunday of End Times – Last Judgment November 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
GLORIFY HIM ... GROW IN HIM ... GO WITH HIS GOSPEL
CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
2nd Sunday of End Times – Last Judgment
November 12, 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: What are some situations when it would not be good to fall asleep? There is while driving a vehicle or while operating power tools, and there is the matter related to faith in Jesus. While not the same kind of ‘sleep,’ falling asleep in faith leads to far greater consequences. As we can take steps to stay awake for day to day activities, so we are to continually take steps to spiritually stay awake … that is why we are here today.
Serving at Worship
Presiding Minister: Pastor Jonathan Kolander
Accompanist: Lisa Thiesfeldt
Flowers: The flowers at the Altar have been provided by Paul & Fran Baker in celebration of
th
their 60 Wedding Anniverary! Congratulations! 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
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.
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
End Time 1 - Reformation November 5 , 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
GLORIFY HIM ... GROW IN HIM ... GO WITH HIS GOSPEL
CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
End Time 1 - Reformation
November 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: When have you had to stand up for yourself … for your faith in Jesus? It is not a pleasant experience to be called out for what we stand on ethically and Biblically. Such instances should not come as a surprise, maybe from whom they come might surprise us. Since the Lord is aware of this too, He has provided needed encouragement ahead of time and during those ‘back against the wall’ moments. Today’s Readings serve as part of that encouragement.
Serving at Worship
Presiding Minister: Pastor Jonathan Kolander
Musical Accompanist: Marty Puckett 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
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.