Serving God | Serving Others
This Week
@ Saint John's
SUNDAY | February 01
8:00AM Chancel Singers
9:00AM Holy Communion Service
Rev. Mark Dewald, Worship Leader
10:00AM Joyful Ringers
TUESDAY | February 03
9:00AM-2:00PM Church Office
4:00PM Consistory Meeting
THURSDAY | February 05
9:00AM-2:00PM Church Office
SATURDAY | February 07
Women's Luncheon
January 10. 2025
Upcoming
Services & Events
SUNDAY | February 08
SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY
Wear your favorite team gear and
bring cans of soup or a non-perishable
item for the food pantry.
8:30AM Coffee & Conversation
9:00AM Worship Service
Rev. Dr. Nora Foust, Worship Leader
10:00AM Sunday School
SUNDAY | February 15
8:00AM Chancel Singers
9:00AM Worship Service
Rev. Mark Dewald, Worship Leader
10:00AM Joyful Ringers
We invite you
to worship with us!
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PARKING - A small parking lot is located next to the church and can be accessed from River Street, which runs behind the church building. Ample on-street parking can also be found on East Main Street and Dock Street. Parking is also available in both Sovereign Bank and M&T Bank parking lots (Sunday mornings only).
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ENTERING THE CHURCH - You may use either entrance doors on the front of the building. Once inside, you will find a friendly greeter who will direct you to the Sanctuary, which is located on Level Two (or the Chapel on Level One if our service is being held there). If you need the elevator, they will assist you. Restrooms are located on the Ground Level.
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ENTERING THE SANCTUARY/CHAPEL - An usher will give you a worship bulletin to guide you through the service. Children's activity bags are also available. Offering plates are located on a stand inside each Sanctuary entrance (or just outside the Chapel).
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DURING THE SERVICE - Please be mindful that the service is being recorded for those who are viewing online. If we are celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Communion, the elements (bread and wine/juice) will be distributed by the ushers. The Mite Family Room is available in the rear of the Sanctuary for those who have difficulty sitting for longer periods of time.
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LEAVING THE SANCTUARY/CHAPEL - At the end of the service, you may spend a few moments in prayerful reflection during the postlude music or exit using either of the stairwells. If you need the elevator, an usher will assist you.
click video for St. Mark's virtual service
FROM THE
CONSISTORY PRESIDENT
February 2026
How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in?
And how can they believe in the one whom they have not heard?
And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?
And how can anyone preach unless they are sent?
“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
~ Romans 10: 14-15
Fiona Jacoby shared this article with me a few weeks ago. I mixed in some of my own thoughts and here is the result:
Each weekend, people flock to a farmer’s market near my home to buy meats, produce, and other items. Shoppers look for different things according to their needs. That is just like people who attend church. Some come seeking fellowship. Some seek teaching. Some come to sing while others pray with heartfelt emotion. Some share their gifts of teaching, leadership, or encouragement. Others work behind the scenes. All who serve find their own hearts blessed through sharing. We are a diverse group, but no matter the reason we attend church, our needs are met by God and God’s people. None of us knows the answer to every need, but we know that God does. We ALL have a place in the family of God. Sometimes we carry all the problems of the world on our own shoulders. Those of us in leadership try to figure out why the church doesn’t work the way it did in the past. Are we doing something wrong? Is it because society has changed and we haven’t? Maybe our job isn’t to solve all the problems. Maybe it is to invite friends and neighbors to church so they can begin a relationship with God, hear the “Good News”, and experience the loving community of believers we try to be.
Timothy Gipe
Consistory President