Postings for Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018

St. Mark’s Chapel audio for Sept. 30, 2018 10 am Sunday Family Service.
With the exception of altar guild, the Sunday Service ministries, including the 
1st and 2nd readings were done by the  Sunday School students. 

Welcoming remarks and highlighting of announcements by Rev. Brian Blayer
1st Reading: Numbers 11:4-6,10-16,24-29 (Lucas Anderson)
Psalm: Psalm 19:7-14 (Anne Flamming, cantor)
2nd Reading:  James 5:13-20 (Ethan Hanzlik)
Gospel:  Mark 9:38-50 (Rev. Brian Blayer)
Sermon (Rev. Brian Blayer)

09-30-2018 Announcements Family Service.pdf
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Here is the latest news from St. Mark's:
 

• Have you RSVP'd to your invitation to lunch/dinners on October 19 and 20?  The Stewardship Committee is planning delicious dinners and would love to have you join the conversation.  Please let the office know if you wish to attend. 
• Mark your calendar for the Brombaugh Organ Rededication Series inaugural concert on Friday, October 12 at 7pm.  Ezequiel Menendez, organ and Louis Hanzlik, trumpet are the artists.  The series is supported in full by the Hartford Chapter AGO--American Guild of Organists.  A suggested donation of $20 will support the preservation of the organ, Brombaugh Opus 21.  Reception to follow.
• Next weekend is Parent's Weekend at UConn and St. Mark's is sponsoring at Voter Registration Drive. Those who register get ice cream! Volunteers are needed to host the signup table on both Friday and Saturday from 11-1.  Volunteers are also needed to pick up ice cream and cones/cups.  Let the office know if you want to be a scooper.
• Also next weekend is the Blessing of the Animals--Saturday, October 6 at 10am.  All well-mannered animals are welcome to receive a blessing.  There will be treats for four-legged and two-legged friends.
• The Last Sunday Offering for September will go to the No Freeze Shelter in Willimantic to help our neighbors who live on the street throughout the year.  The Shelter provides a haven for rest and warmth, hot showers, clean laundry and a safe bed.  Thank you for your generosity.
• Thank you to all who made last Sunday's visit with Bishop Ahrens such a wonderful success.  The brunch was lavish and enjoyed by all.  
• Did you see the story on the Mansfield Patch about a former UConn student who sang in choir?  Genevieve Nuttall, is now a Bird Conservation Program Associate at the Audubon CT.  She wrote of seeing a pink Rosate Spoonbill at Stratford Point.  This bird previously had not been seen this far north but changing climate and habitats may bring more birds north.   To see a picture of the magnificent creature go the Mansfield Patch for September 20.