This Sunday, Reverend John McFarland will return to our pulpit to lead us in worship. John shares the following about this Sunday's theme and the subject of his sermon, titled "The Strange Calling" and based on Romans 8:31-39. “If you trust and never doubt, he will surely bring you out…” That’s a hymn line from the great Charles Alfred Tindley. But who can trust without doubting? Sometimes it seems like God isn’t there, doesn’t even care. What are we to do? Well, the hymn continues: “Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.” For not even our doubts will separate us from the love of God. [Romans 8:31-39.]
In worship this Sunday, we will pray and reflect, and have a Children’s Moment led by Holly Nedelkov and Annette Lemond. Dan Hughes will share a report from this year's Annual Conference and Lisa Kurz will read our Scripture. The Chancel Choir, accompanied by Ilze Akerbergs, will offer an anthem and lead us in hymns.
If you have been part of the St. Mark’s community for a long time, a short time, or will be joining us for the first time, we look forward to connecting with those of you here in-person or joining on the livestream.