THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY February 16, 2025

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

 

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD

3rd Sunday after the Epiphany of our Lord

January 26, 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.

 

TODAY’S WORSHIP THEME

“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:

Sermon Pastor Dan Waterstradt, Reno NV

Light of the Valleys Lutheran Church https://www.lightofthevalleys.org/

Musical Accompanists: Rosemarie Boushek

 

Altar flowers: Flowers at the altar today are given by Donna & Keith Williamson.  

 

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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