Fifty-two members and friends worshipped at St. Mark on the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. We welcome everyone who joined us on a summertime holiday weekend! We did not get a recording of yesterday’s service, so enjoy last week’s service for another week. Pastor’s sermon was worth it!
There will be a special joint Voters’ meeting with Zion at 7:00 pm, on July 7, 2025, to discuss Pastor Mavis’ retirement and our vacancy. Former Montana District President, Terry Forke, will join us to discuss the Call process. We will meet in the St. Mark’s basement fellowship hall.
St. Mark’s Vacation Bible School “Epic Australian Adventure (an unforgettable journey with Jesus) will be August 4-8, 2025, 9:30 am to noon. All children from grades K-6th are welcome. Pre-schoolers are welcome if they come with an adult. We are seeking volunteers to lead or assist with storytelling, crafts, snacks, games, decorating, and set-up. Call the church (406-782-5935) to register.
St. Mark and Zion will Celebrate Pastor Mavis’ retirement from 32 years in the Lord’s Ministry with a special joint worship service at 3:00 pm on August 17, 2025. The service will be followed by a meal. Neither St. Mark nor Zion will have Sunday morning services on August 17, 2025. Plan to join us at 3:00 pm that day!
Joshua Wareham is starting his vicarage in the Dominican Republic. If you would like to receive updates from Joshua during his vicarage, email him at Joshua.wareham@lcms.org.
The Monday Morning and Thursday evening Bible Classes are on break until fall 2025.
The St. Mark food pantry is full. A big thank you to everyone who contributed. We will let you know when we run short again.
July 2025 ushers are Jim and Tom.
Sunday School and Confirmation are on summer break. Look for classes to resume in September.
If you decide to contribute to St. Mark’s Scholarship Fund, make your check out to St. Mark, and mark your donation ‘Scholarship Fund’. St. Mark sends $500 each semester to two students who are studying to become pastors. Your donations go to replenish the ‘Scholarship Fund’.
If you decide to contribute to the LWML Seminary Student Support Fund, make your check out to Mary Martha LWML, put it in the MITES box at the back of the church, or give it to Mary Patton. The LWML will track your donations and periodically forward funds collected to our seminary students.
Email us to ask to be removed from our lists if you no longer want to receive updates from St. Mark. We know that some of you have moved and may have joined other congregations. Thank you.
Weekly Updates:
- St Mark hosts two AA groups each week. One group meets on Sunday afternoon at 6:00 pm and the other meets on Thursday at 6:00 pm. Both groups are done by 7:00 pm. St. Mark members should be mindful that these groups are in the building at these times.
- The St. Mark food pantry is available to members as well as non-members. If you need something from the pantry or know of someone who might need food, talk to Angie, Pastor, or the Elders.
If you have news for St. Mark, email it to Angie so that we can get it into the weekly updates.
Here is our schedule:
- Monday, July 7, 2025: Joint Voters’ meeting with Zion at 7:00 pm to discuss the Vacancy and Call Process.
- Sunday, July 13, 2025: Worship at 10:30 am with Holy Communion.
- Sunday, July 20, 2025: Worship at 10:30 am.
- Sunday, July 27, 2025: Worship at 10:30 am with Holy Communion.
- Sunday, August 3, 2025: Worship at 10:30 am.
- Monday, August 4, 2025: 9:30 am to 12 Noon. “Epic Australian Adventure Vacation Bible School.
- Monday, August 5, 2025: 9:30 am to 12 Noon. “Epic Australian Adventure Vacation Bible School.
- Monday, August 6, 2025: 9:30 am to 12 Noon. “Epic Australian Adventure Vacation Bible School.
- Monday, August 7, 2025: 9:30 am to 12 Noon. “Epic Australian Adventure Vacation Bible School.
- Monday, August 8, 2025: 9:30 am to 12 Noon. “Epic Australian Adventure Vacation Bible School.
- Sunday, August 10, 2025: Worship at 10:30 am with Holy Communion.
- Sunday, August 17, 2025: Worship at 3:00 pm. Pastor Mavis’ Retirement Service
- Sunday, August 31, 2025: Worship at 10:30 am with Holy Communion.
- Sunday, August 31, 2025: Planning Council Meeting right after Worship.
Some other things:
- Prayer list – keep these people in your prayers: Cristina, Jim, Joanne, Joyce, Meghan, Sherri, Todd, Wally, Cindy’s mother, and Pastor Mavis.
- Call the church if you need anything or have spiritual concerns.
- Call Pastor Mavis if you would like private communion.
- If you know of a catechism-age student or want to study God’s word and become a member at St. Mark, call Pastor Mavis or call the office and let Angie know your interest.
If you cannot worship with us on Sunday morning, here are some alternatives:
- Recorded St. Mark service at https://www.stmarkzion.com/pages/sermon.html
- Services broadcast by Lutheran Hour Ministries: https://www.lhm.org/
- KFUO Radio (A listener supported broadcast ministry of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod: https://www.kfuo.org/
- Weekly worship services at Worship Anew: https://worshipanew.org/
Let us know if the links do not work for you, and we will fix.
Tom Patton
Chairman, St. Mark
Rev. James Mavis
Pastor
