St. Mark’s is delighted to welcome Rev. Mary Ann Moman to our worship service this Sunday, August 4. Mary Ann served as pastor of St. Mark’s from 1998-2000. This Sunday, in her sermon, she will invite us to consider what it means for us, as a congregation, who have in our previous seventy years as a congregation, to follow Jesus now.
Mary Ann writes, "This week we look at the story of the people following Jesus in the boats. Are they looking for bread that fills their stomachs or the bread that is Jesus? Jesus announces, "I am the bread of life." He has just fed 5000 people. Unlike the barley loaves they ate, Jesus talks about bread that endures. Is it possible to never go hungry?”
Mary Ann’s sermon is titled, “Back in the Boat: Another Seventy Years”. It arises from Psalm 78: 23-29, to be read by Liz McDaniel, and Mark 6: 25-35, to be read by Tory Puntarelli. We will be led musically by the Chancel Choir, under the direction of Gerry Sousa, and accompanied by Ilze Akerbergs. Tenor soloist Patrick Conklin will sing “Come To Me”, by Dan Forrest. There will be a moment for children and a time of prayer, and we will celebrate Holy Communion together.
If this is your first time at St. Mark’s, or if you have a long connection with us, we look forward to connecting with you at 10:30 Sunday morning in the sanctuary. If you are joining online, visit www.smumc.church and click on the Live Stream banner.