ST. MARK'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
West Bloomfield, Michigan
This Week at St. Mark's...
Sun. 5/19 Pentecost Sunday
Pastor Frank Pies, Presiding
Divine Service 9:30 a.m.
Adult Bible Class 10:45 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Tues. 5/21 Council Meeting 7:00 p.m., Library
Thu. 5/23 Quilting Bee 10:00 a.m., Youth Room
Fri. 5/24 Distribution of Newsletter
Sun. 5/26 Holy Trinity Sunday
Pastor Terry Nelson, Presiding
Divine Service 9:30 a.m.
Adult Bible Class 10:45 a.m., Fellowship Hall
The Holy Spirit Gives Peace
Following the flood, Noah’s descendants failed to spread out and fill the earth as God had spoken. Rather, they exalted themselves; with “one language and the same words” (Gen. 11:1) they spoke proudly and arrogantly. The Lord humbled them by confusing “the language of all the earth,” dividing and dispersing the people (Gen. 11:9). That dispersal was reversed on Pentecost Day (the fiftieth day of Easter), when God caused the one Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to be preached in a multitude of languages. “At this sound the multitude came together” (Acts 2:6), for the preaching of Christ is the primary work of the Holy Spirit, whereby He gathers people from all nations into one Church. The Holy Spirit teaches and brings to our remembrance the words of Jesus, which are the words of the Father who sent Him. These words bestow forgiveness and peace to those who keep and hold on to them in love for Jesus. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27).
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
Acts 2:38–39
“Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.”