A Look Back 2 Take Note 3 Here at St. Mark’s 4 Thank You Letters 5 Children’s Ministry 6 Youth Ministry 7 Blood Drive 8 Inside this issue: Inside this issue: JANUARY 25, 2012 Issue 193 February sermon series teaches us Life lessons in „Love at Last Sight‟ This first message will focus on learning to be with the one you love. Giving your full attention will ultimately help grow the re- lationship. Healthy relationships don’t just happen. We need to see others through God’s eyes and act intentionally. The message this week will help you dis- cover how risking awkwardness can put you on a path to healing and health in rela- tionships. Our last message focuses on learning what you really need in life, and what you need to let go. The Love at Last Sight sermon series is all about focusing on what matters most in life: loving Christ and loving others with Christ's love. Join us starting Sunday, Jan. 29 for new insight into building loving, lasting relationships. In this series, you will discover four life lessons — four "arts" for relationship building. The truth is, relationships are either growing stronger or growing stagnant. The ones most important to you need to be nurtured the most with love — at home, with family, with friends or in business. Relationships are not about initial attractions but about "last things" — the experience you shared with someone the last time you were with them; the words you spoke last week; and the effort you made the last time you were with a friend, your child or your spouse. These "arts" will work for you whether married or single, a teenager or adult.
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Welcome Advent
A Look Back 2
Take Note 3
Here at St. Mark’s 4
Thank You Letters 5
Children’s Ministry 6
Youth Ministry 7
Blood Drive 8
Inside this issue:Inside this issue:
JANUARY 25, 2012 Issue 193
February sermon series teaches us
Life lessons in „Love at Last Sight‟
This first message will focus on learning to
be with the one you love. Giving your full
attention will ultimately help grow the re-
lationship.
Healthy relationships don’t just happen.
We need to see others through God’s eyes
and act intentionally.
The message this week will help you dis-
cover how risking awkwardness can put
you on a path to healing and health in rela-
tionships.
Our last message focuses on learning what
you really need in life, and what you need
to let go.
The Love at Last Sight sermon series is all about focusing on
what matters most in life: loving Christ and loving others with
Christ's love. Join us starting Sunday, Jan. 29 for new insight into
building loving, lasting relationships.
In this series, you will discover four life lessons — four "arts"
for relationship building.
The truth is, relationships are either growing stronger or
growing stagnant. The ones most important to you need to be
nurtured the most with love — at home, with family, with
friends or in business.
Relationships are not about initial attractions but about "last
things" — the experience you shared with someone the last
time you were with them; the words you spoke last week; and
the effort you made the last time you were with a friend, your
child or your spouse. These "arts" will work for you whether
married or single, a teenager or adult.
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A Seminar for Men
March 2 & 3
Register Sunday mornings in
The Crossings or online at
www.faith-life.org
During the Jan. 22 message, Jody Skogen encouraged us to free
ourselves from the things in our life that bind us.
During the Jan. 15 service, Melisa Fitch was welcomed as a member of St. Mark’s and commissioned for interna-tional mission work. She will be returning to western Af-rica to serve with Mercy Ships for four months in Togo.
Saying good-bye to Pastor David
Dr. David Hagstrom sings the benediction (left) Sunday, Jan. 15 as one of his last official acts with St. Mark’s. David has taken a posi-tion as interim pastor
with a church in Parkersburg, Iowa. Dana Hag-strom, our director of Children’s Min-istry (above left), will join him soon.
New Bible study starting Jan. 29 Jesus: Image of the Invisible Through this new adult Bible study, we are able to take a look at Jesus and the many ways He revealed Himself to His friends and followers throughout the Bible... and how He continues to reveal Himself to us and through us every day of our lives. Uncover real, applicable life lessons and explorations into God's Word that will make discovering the REAL Jesus and all of His promises a reality. Study guides are $4 each.
Six Sundays / 9:45 a.m.
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Volunteers needed for blood drive St. Mark’s is hosting a blood drive Friday, Feb. 17, and we
need volunteers to help sign up donors on Sunday morn-
ings Jan. 29, Feb. 5 and Feb. 12 and to help make re-
minder calls. We’ll also need help during the event signing
in donors, serving juice and snacks, and setting up and
tearing down tables. If you are able to help, please contact
For those impacted by St. Mark‟s 6th – 12th Grade Ministry
8th through 12th graders, get your registration in for mission trip
All of St. Mark's! Please join us for our Youth Quake celebration Please join us on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Life Worship Center to hear all about the Middle School Youth
Quake and how God moved in mighty ways! (Keynote speaker Bill Younker is shown with our group below.)
Join us for The Edge Join us Wednesdays from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. (except for the last Wednesday of the month) for The Edge, where you’ll
find great topics, messages, conversations, music and hangout time.
We’re heading to Louisville again this summer from June 16-24 to partner with the Youth With A Mission group. Don’t
miss this incredible experience! The early bird deadline has been extended to Wednesday, Feb. 1. Join us in reaching a
hurting generation in the inner city of Louisville. Prepare to be used by God to make an eternal difference in someone’s
life. Download the registration packet by clicking on the link on the high school page of our web site, www.faith-
life.org. Friends are always welcome, and scholarships are available.
7th and 8th graders and parents: Mark your calendars! Don’t forget to put a reminder on your calendars about the Heart and Soul Retreat. The retreat is for all 7th- and 8th-
graders and is scheduled for the evening of Friday, Feb. 24 through Saturday, Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. More information will