Advent

Advent Activities at st. mark's

The season of Advent is a time of preparation and expectant waiting for the birth of the promised Messiah. Advent at St. Mark's is a busy season with many activities and opportunities to worship God and prepare our hearts and minds for Christ's coming into the world.

Please enjoy this wonderful video of this year's Children's Christmas Program! The Christmas Story - As Told By the Children of St. Mark's.

More Advent service videos are available on our YouTube Channel.

Fourth Sunday of Advent - December 24th
The Fourth Sunday of Advent will have a Unity Service at 10:30am.
Worship Theme: Nothing Will be Impossible with God

Christmas Eve Services
We will have three evening Christmas Eve services with Holy Communion and candle lighting.
Worship Theme: Good News of Great Joy!
5pm Family Full Festival Traditional Service (nursery provided)
7pm Full Festival Traditional Service (nursery provided)
11pm Traditional Service

Mitten Tree Donations
In the generous tradition of giving at St. Mark’s, a tree will be placed in the narthex for collection of cold weather items. Help us keep some kids warm this year by decorating our tree with mittens, scarves, hats, and new/gently used coats. All donations to the tree must be brought in by December 17th.

Chrismons
Chrismons are symbols from Christian history which refer to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Chrismons are made in white and gold to symbolize the purity and perfection, the majesty and glory of the Son of God. Each year, beginning in 1975, all children of St. Mark’s have received a different Chrismon as a gift from the church. Made by the ladies of the church, the Chrismons are for each child ages birth through college.

This Year's Chrismon: Cross in Eternity
Once in history, God, through His Son, Jesus, made Himself know to man and provided for man’s eternal salvation. By the inspiration of the Spirit of God, every person can walk with God eternally. Let all who believe and accept the one
sacrifice that was made for all time.