This was Vacation Bible School week at St. Mark’s. This year’s theme was “You are the Light of the World!” (based on Matthew 5:13-16). Children and youth & adult leaders spent a great four days building community, caring for others, and learning from the stories of Jesus. They open us up to ways each of us can be the “Light of the World.” As Biblical scholar, Karoline Lewis reminds us, “It is not enough to know about God. As disciples, we have to be the activity of God in the world. We are called to live out our identity as salt and light.“
The children (if they were part of VBS or not) are all invited to ring us into worship, with the bells, after the time of greeting. Following the Children’s Moment, they will also lead us in singing “This Little Light of Mine”, along with instruments. Craig Stewart will be sharing the sermon this Sunday, as well as the Children’s Moment and other parts of our worship service. Eric Metzler will lead our Gathering Prayer and read our scripture passages, Mark Cox will also be leading us in liturgy and our Call to Giving. The Chancel Choir, accompanied by Ilze Akerbergs, will offer an anthem and lead us in hymns. The sermon is titled “You are the Light of the World!"
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.