2nd Reading:  Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19) (Laurie Gypsun)

Gospel: Luke 10:38-42 (Rev. Brian Blayer)  

Sermon (Rev. Brian Blayer)

Scriptural Text for Missing 1st Reading Audio is the story of Abraham successfully persuading God to not destroy Sodom.:

Genesis 18:20-32
The Lord said to Abraham, "How great is the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah and how very grave their sin! I must go down and see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry that has come to me; and if not, I will know."

So the men turned from there, and went toward Sodom, while Abraham remained standing before the Lord. Then Abraham came near and said, "Will you indeed sweep away the righteous with the wicked? Suppose there are fifty righteous within the city; will you then sweep away the place and not forgive it for the fifty righteous who are in it? Far be it from you to do such a thing, to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous fare as the wicked! Far be that from you! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?" And the Lord said, "If I find at Sodom fifty righteous in the city, I will forgive the whole place for their sake." Abraham answered, "Let me take it upon myself to speak to the Lord, I who am but dust and ashes. Suppose five of the fifty righteous are lacking? Will you destroy the whole city for lack of five?" And he said, "I will not destroy it if I find forty-five there." Again he spoke to him, "Suppose forty are found there." He answered, "For the sake of forty I will not do it." Then he said, "Oh do not let the Lord be angry if I speak. Suppose thirty are found there." He answered, "I will not do it, if I find thirty there." He said, "Let me take it upon myself to speak to the Lord. Suppose twenty are found there." He answered, "For the sake of twenty I will not destroy it." Then he said, "Oh do not let the Lord be angry if I speak just once more. Suppose ten are found there." He answered, "For the sake of ten I will not destroy it."

The audio cuts for St. Mark's Chapel's 10 am service on 07-21-19, the 6th Sunday after Pentecost. 

Recorded tracks:

Opening Greeting, Highlighting Announcements (Rev. Brian Blayer)

1st Reading:  Genesis 18:1-10a (Laurie Gypsun)

2nd Reading:  Colossians 1:15-28 (Laurie Gypsun)

Gospel: Luke 10:38-42 (Rev. Brian Blayer)  

Sermon (Rev. Brian Blayer)

St. Mark's Chapel's recordings for July 14, 2019, the 5th Sunday after Pentecost.

Opening Greeting, Highlighting Announcements (Rev. Brian Blayer)

1st Reading:  Deuteronomy 30:9-14 (Will Hooper)

2nd Reading:  Colossians 1:1-14 (Will Hooper)

Gospel: Luke 10:25-37 (Rev. Brian Blayer)  

Sermon (Rev. Brian Blayer)

Here's the News of the Week from St. Mark's Chapel for 07-05-2019:

Saint Mark's Vision Survey
Please take the St. Mark’s Vision Survey. We would like feedback to get a better sense of what we value and what St. Mark’s as a whole prioritizes as dreams for the future. 
Click Here to take the Survey!
Thank you for taking the time to complete this six question survey.
~ The St. Mark’s Vision Survey Team

Join the Fun!
If you are interested in being part of the St. Mark’s team in the Steeple Chase Ride/Walk on August 17th please contact Madison Day or the church office. The Steeple Chase Ride/Walk is a 5-mile walk and 20-100 mile Bike Tour through the scenic Northeast Connecticut's "Quiet Corner". 
Follow the link below for more information on this exhilarating event!

https://stmarkschapel.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d4bef094c67c47fd55f6205d5&id=a880e1460a&e=ed78b9badf

Invitation to Try Something New
Rev. Brian is going away in August and it might be a good alternative to do morning prayer. Based on the congregation’s recent feedback, an alternative prayer service would be happily welcomed. If this is something that interests you please let Brian or a member of the vestry know.

Camp Washington
Is your child looking for excitement this summer? At Camp Washington, your child will be part of a creative and fun God filled community! Register here:

https://www.campwashington.org/summercamp

Youth @ Convention 2019

At the diocesan convention on October 26 and 27th there is a special youth presence session on Saturday, October 26 including an overnight at a parish in Hartford. If you have any interest in being a youth delegate let Rev. Brian know.