8th Sunday after Epiphany - March 02, 2025

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

 

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD

8th Sunday after Epiphany

March 02, 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.

 

Worship Focus:

 “This is good. That is bad.” We often think life is that

simple. We believe we can assess a situation accurately

determine if it is positive or negative. It’s hubris. As Jesus

gathered followers, He taught them that his kingdom runs

exactly opposite to the principles and priorities of the

world. Therefore, much that we think is good is bad, and

vice-versa.

If we want to accurately see the world, we need to have

this epiphany. That which the world considers a blessing

can often be a curse. Things like success and wealth and

health can lead us away from our God. We become so

enamored with those blessings that we forget about the

Blesser. Conversely, there are hidden blessings in what we

would normally consider curses. When we fail, when we

suffer, and when things don’t go our way, it forces us to put

our trust in God and for our souls to be satisfied in Him.

The reality is that perceived blessings can be cursed and

perceived curses can be used for our blessing

 

Serving at Worship:

Presiding Minister: Pastor Joel Heckendorf, Light of the Valleys, Reno, NV

 

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

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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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