LINC Spring Work Day @ Casa de Oracion
On Saturday, March 12, twelve St. Mark volunteers went down to Casa de Oracion (a LINC Houston congregation) in Pasadena to join with another 80 or so volunteers across Houston to paint, organize, and otherwise better their campus and ministry. It was a fantastic time and we made some great progress there. There are some…
My Time at Kendleton Farms
by Trina Caudill ✠ SML Member and Volunteer I learned a lot today about Elijah Rising’s ministry at Kendleton Farms. I am intrigued by the history of the location itself–a history of freedom, safety, and opportunity–and I am inspired by Elijah Rising’s vision to provide these to women rescued from human trafficking. I was happy to…
NEEDS & SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Some Community Needs & Service Opportunities:
SM² Easter Breakfast!
This Easter Sunday the SM² Youth Group will be hosting an Easter Breakfast for all hungry church-goers. On the Menu: Eggs, Sausage, Pancakes with Syrup, Hashbrowns, Biscuits, & Grapes! The West Houston Chapter of Thrivent Financial will be supplementing some of the funds & also provided us with 1,000 cups & napkins! THANKS, THIVENT! Please…
A/V Team Needs You!
An Audio/Visual Workshop will take place on Sunday January 24 from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. for current and prospective A/V team members. Lunch will be served and breakout sessions will be presented in live sound and ProPresenter presentation software. If you are not currently a part of the A/V team but have an interest, we…
Help for Haiti
By now you have heard about the terrible devastation and loss of life in Haiti following a destructive earthquake. Our church body, The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, is helping with the recovery effort through LCMS World Relief & Human Care. Other options include the pan-Lutheran relief group, Lutheran World Relief, The Red Cross, or other great…
A “Campaign of Commitment”
Gentlemen, First let me say what a pleasure it was to work with you during this process. It was an experience that pushed me outside of my “box”. I never saw a singular direction for our church. With so many people with so many talents certainly God wouldn’t limit us to one goal. When I…
LINC Houston News & Needs
The following is from an email I received from Mark Junkans, Director of LINCHouston. I am posting/passing it on in hopes that some may be able to serve and help. God bless,Pastor Heitshusen News fromLINC Houstonhttp://www.linchouston.org/ Greetings! Here is some information for upcoming projects that LINC is planning, also volunteer and donation opprotunities for anyone…
Friends of Christ
Friends of Christ As I prayed this morning, God reminded me that He is my best Friend. He is always there when I need someone to talk to. He is always there when I need advice. He is always happy for me and with me, when something good happens to me. He “calls” me just…
Service with a Smile
On Saturday, May 3, several members of one of St. Mark’s Joy Groups* showed up at The Arbor School on Blalock, just north of Memorial Assistance Ministries. (Yes, this is the same school which has two classes of their students meeting at St. Mark.) The task? Mostly painting and cleaning. The group worked on the…
