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

Confirmation and Examination 5th Sunday of Easter May 7, 2023

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
5th Sunday of Easter
May 7, 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:  Does trust have to be earned? If so, how does one go about earning trust, your trust? It is understandable why we would not be a trusting person, especially if someone has betreayed us. Trust can be earned back, it takes effort on the part of both parties. God is one we can trust. If there is an issue, it is not with Him but us. He remains consistent and true to Himself, and us. Today, note the distinctions of trusting in Him versus in someone or something else; in particular, when it comes to salvation, our salvation.  

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

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.

The Augsburg Confession- May 7, 2023

The Augsburg Confession- May 7, 2023
Led by Greg Thiesfeldt

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.

5th Sunday of Easter May 7, 2023

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
5th Sunday of Easter
May 7, 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:  Does trust have to be earned? If so, how does one go about earning trust, your trust? It is understandable why we would not be a trusting person, especially if someone has betreayed us. Trust can be earned back, it takes effort on the part of both parties. God is one we can trust. If there is an issue, it is not with Him but us. He remains consistent and true to Himself, and us. Today, note the distinctions of trusting in Him versus in someone or something else; in particular, when it comes to salvation, our salvation.  

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

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.

Raising Godly Children- April 30, 2023

Raising Godly Children- April 30, 2023
Led by David Bartelt

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.

4th Sunday after Easter April 30, 2023

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
4th Sunday after Easter
April 30, 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: If the fence or gate is broken, what do you do? If you want to keep people from going through your gate, what can you do? If it is not your gate, can you just open it up and walk through? Gates serve the purpose of protection, and also as a way to access a fenced off area. Jesus refers to Himself like a gate. He offers protection, while at the same time He is the entrance we need. Need for what? We are reminded of that through our Scripture Readings for today. God be praised Jesus is such a ‘Gate.’    

Serving at Worship 
Presiding Minister: Pastor Jonathan Kolander  
Musical Accompanists: Jodi Rowe 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.

A look at the Augsburg Confession- April 23, 2023

 Bible Study: 
A look at the Augsburg Confession- April 23, 2023
Led by Greg Thiesfeldt

To find the Bible Study material go to St. Mark's Website: stmarkslutheran.com
 hover over 'Connect'
 chose 'Stay Connected to God's Word'
 scroll down to 'Bible Study'
 chose 'Latest Study Handout'
--or-- You can try this link:
https://www.stmarkslutheran.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/20230331131413484.pdf

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.

3rd Sunday of Easter April 23, 2023

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
3rd Sunday of Easter
April 23, 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 has been a life-changing moment for you? Was it a change in career? Was it someone you met? Was it the birth of a baby?  Was it when you were brought into a relationship with Jesus? A good number of us would not remember that moment, taking place at our Baptism, yet it was (is) a life-changing moment for sure. Another life-changing moment for us to consider has to do with the word ‘repentance.’ Today we focus on that word and the implications of the action to be associated with it.  

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.

A look at the Augsburg Confession- April 16, 2023

A look at the Augsburg Confession- April 16, 2023
Led by Greg Thiesfeldt

To find the Bible Study material go to St. Mark's Website: stmarkslutheran.com
 hover over 'Connect'
 chose 'Stay Connected to God's Word'
 scroll down to 'Bible Study'
 chose 'Latest Study Handout'
--or-- You can try this link:
https://www.stmarkslutheran.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/20230331131413484.pdf

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.

2nd Sunday of Easter April 16, 2023

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
2nd Sunday of Easter
April 16, 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, if anything, gives you joy in this life? Have you experienced an inexpressible joy? Again, keeping in mind joy is not the same as happiness. While there are many things in this life that can give us joy, there is one source of joy that keeps on giving it out even when life hits us hard. Joy in and through Jesus provides a calm on the inside, along with a confidence the big picture is still in tact – that big picture being what Jesus has sealed for us through the empty tomb. Now, through today’s worship and other opportunities, let us keep growing in the source of such joy for our life.      

Serving at Worship 
Presiding Minister: Pastor Jonathan Kolander  
Musical Accompanist(s): Marty Puckett, Don Black, Vince Beiderbecke 
Vocalist(s): Greg Meyer, Greg Thiesfeldt, Lisa Thiesfeldt, Jenny Kolander 
 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.

Easter Sunday … He Is Risen! April 9, 2023

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

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
Easter Sunday … He Is Risen!
April 9, 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 desire to live free? Follow up question: Free from what? How many people 
spend their life chasing after ‘freedom’ and miss out on it due to looking in all the wrong places for 
there is only one source that offers true freedom and enables us to live free even when we are under 
the influence of others. Jesus is that source. He died to obtain it for us. He rose from the dead to 
guarantee it. Such freedom is behind our ‘He is risen’ worship today, along with our resurrection joy 
all lifelong. Come and see, once again. Continue to go and tell. 
 

Serving at Worship 
Presiding Minister: Pastor Jonathan Kolander  
Musical Accompanist: Lisa Thiesfeldt Percussion: Don Black  
  

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.