St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church
Holy Week Worship Services
Palm Sunday/Passion Sunday — Worship at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Saturday, April 12 @ 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 13 @ 10:15 am
Maundy Thursday — Tri-Congregational Worship at First English Lutheran Church
Thursday, April 17 @ 7:00 pm
Good Friday — Tri-Congregational Worship at St. Paul United Church of Christ
Friday, April 18 @ 7:00 pm
Easter — Worship at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Saturday, April 19 @ 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 20 @ 10:15 am
In the Spotlight
There are several servants of the Lord who have been contributing to the maintenance, upkeep and beautification of our church facility. Thanks to Willie Winter, Paul Fox, Rod Metz, JP Metz, Amanda Wilder, Carol Garber, and Marguerite Wallen who see to such things as lawn care, weeding, flowers, lightbulbs, arranging annual maintenance, prioritizing needed upkeep projects and cleaning. (This list does not include the members who quietly take care of things without anyone knowing)
Call, text (567-356-6799) or email the church office to let Pastor Doug know if you are interested in being a part of serving the Lord with your property and maintenance abilities.
Diaper Shower
Our administrative assistnat, Elaine, is expecting a baby in July. The Worship & Music Committee is throwing a “Diaper Shower” for her on Sunday, April 6, after the worship service during fellowship. let's "shower" her with diapers and baby wipes to celebrate her precious gift from God. Please bring diapers to our gathering space to gift her with an abundance of diapers!!
Prayer Partners Needed
Pastor Doug regrets he did not arrange prayer partners for our seven catechism students. Even though the first year is two thirds gone, if you are willing to pray for a catechism student on a regular basis (& perhaps give a gift or two), please contact Pastor Doug.
Senior Lunch and Learn
All are invited to attend the next Senior Lunch and Learn, which will be held on Tuesday, April 8, Noon, at Trinity Lutheran Church. Our special speaker for the day will be Becky Niekamp, RD, LD, Registered Dietitian with St Rita's Mercy Health. She will speak about good nutrition, easy meals for the small household, and more! The meal will be provided by the Whaling Knife (downtown Wapakoneta). Please RSVP by calling Darlene Risner 419-202-5553 by Thursday, April 3. All are welcome! Bring a friend!
In the Footsteps of Martin Luther
Pastor Dave from St. Luke’s, Lima, and his wife Beth, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran in Bellevue, are hosting a tour of the Lutheran Holy Land in Germany this October. The tour: Reformation in Germany – In the Footsteps of Martin Luther, is October 7-15, 2025, and follows on the heels of the traditional Oktoberfest. Experienced travelers, Pastors Dave and Beth have been to the region before and are anxious to get you acquainted with Luther and the people and places associated with the Reformation in Germany. If you are interested, you may visit www.eo.travelwithus and search for the tour Reformation in Germany. or you can contact Pastor Dave at pastordavedelc@gmail.com, or by phone at 419-455-0513.
Julie Miars Golden
Four Decades Of Service
St. Mark's expresses heartfelt gratitude to Julie Miars Golden who was recognized on Sunday for being a volunteer of the Worship & Music Committee for a remarkable 40 years! Julie also served as chair to the committee for many years.
A big Thank You To our meal Volenteers
Top from Left to Right: Lyla Wilder, Steve Heitz, Karen Numbers, Carol Garber, Cindy Klosterman, Tracy Blake, and Sandy Swaney are pictured preparing meals for Loaves & Fishes. Bottom from Left to Right: Karen Numbers, Cindy Klosterman, Carol Garber, Tracy Blake, Carol Rogers, Kay Ault, and Tina Waltz are pictured preparing meals for the St. Joseph noon Lenten Service.
Leftover Garage Sale or Spring Cleaning Items
Miracle Meal Inc. is asking all area churches for any leftover garage sale items or from spring clean-up that you would like to donate or give away at this year’s Miracle Meal. Contact Rollie Kent at 419-905-9360 or rkent1@woh.rr.com for pick-up. Please no clothing except coats, sweaters, hats or gloves. Thank you from Rollie Kent and the Miracle Meal Board!
Genesis to Revelation in Scripture & Song
Come hear the story of the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation told through readings and song. The featured musician is David Jackson Baillie, a seventeen-year-old piano prodigy. Pastor Carol will be singing Via Delarosa, and Pastor Doug will be telling the second creation story from Genesis. The Delphos Ministerial Association is putting on this Holy Week Community Sing at 6:00 pm on Palm Sunday, April 13 at the Delphos Trinity Life Center, 702 Ambrose Drive, Delphos.
