ST. MARK'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
West Bloomfield, Michigan
This Week at St. Mark's...
Sun. 5/12 The Seventh Sunday of Easter
Mother's Day
Pastor Rod Zwonitzer, Presiding
Divine Service 9:30 a.m.
Adult Bible Class 10:45 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Thu. 5/16 Quilting Bee 10:00 a.m., Youth Room
Fri. 5/17 Deadline to Submit Newsletter Articles
Sun. 5/19 Pentecost Sunday
Pastor Frank Pies, Presiding
Divine Service 9:30 a.m.
Adult Bible Class 10:45 a.m., Fellowship Hall
The Spirit of Truth Bears Witness to Jesus
The Spirit of Truth bears witness to Jesus, who is the truth. But the world does not receive the truth. It loves its own and hates those who are of the truth. Just as Jesus was scorned, so is His Church. “The hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God” (John 16:2). Yet it is by Jesus’ suffering and death that we are saved. Therefore, we rejoice to share in His sufferings, that we may also share in His resurrection glory (1 Pet. 4:7–14). Through the ministry of the Spirit of Truth, we are cleansed from the deceit of our idols and given may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amena new heart and a new spirit, the heart and Spirit of Christ (Ezek. 36:22–28). He now works in us fervent, self-giving love for one another, love which covers a multitude of sins, “that in everything God ” (1 Pet. 4:11).
ADULT BIBLE CLASS – All are welcome to join Pastor in the Fellowship Hall right after worship for the Adult Bible Class. Start your week off right by delving deeper into God’s Word and attending this educational class!
QUILTING BEE ON THURSDAYS –Anyone who would like to learn how to quilt, (or even if you already know how to quilt) are welcome to join our Quilting Bee group that meets each Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the upstairs senior youth room. The quilters work pretty much year ‘round to make quilts for Lutheran World Relief (LWR), and then LWR distributes the quilts to needy individuals worldwide. Many hands make for light work, so if you’d like to help, just show up on any Thursday!
Upcoming Semi-Annual Meeting
There will be an upcoming Congregational Meeting on June 2, 2024 right after Divine Service. It will be held in the Fellowship Hall. All members are encouraged to attend.
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This Week’s Memory Verse:
Mark 10:45
For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.