St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

The Handclasp

Growing Disciples for the 21st Century

MARCH/APRIL 2020

  Our LENTEN journey this year (excluding Ash Wednesday) will include supper served each Wednesday from 6:00-6:45 PM with worship at 1:00PM and 7PM. This year’s video/discussion will begin a new series that will focus on the world of the first Christians.

April 5TH The Sunday of the Passion/Palm SundayContemporary Worship9:15AM Worship

10:00AM Sunday School and Confirmation10:45 AM Traditional Worship

April 9TH Maundy Thursday1pm worship, 6pm meal, 7pm worship

and stripping of the altar

April 10 h Good Friday 12 noon and 7pm Worship

April 12 Easter Sunday9:00 Contemporary Worship

10:00AM Easter Story and Egg Hunt10:45 AM Traditional Worship

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St Mark's Evangelical Lutheran ChurchEaster Flower and Music Fund

The Festival of the Resurrection of our Lord, Easter Sunday, is April 12,2020 The white Lily has been chosen to express the mood of adoration, joy, and gladness.

St. Mark’s invites members to honor or memorialize family members or friends by contributing money for Lilies, Church Decorations, or to the Festival Music Fund which pays expenses for any special music.

To place an order, fill out the format at the bottom of this page completely and place it in the church offering plate or send to the church office with money in an envelope marked “Easter Flowers”. No flower orders will be accepted after Monday, March 23,2020

White Lily: $11.00 each Quantity:_____________ Amount Enclosed______________Exact Wording for each:In memory of:.____________________________________________________________In memory of: ___________________________________________________________In honor of:_____________________________________________________________In honor of:_____________________________________________________________

To the glory of God: ______________________________________________________DECORATIONS

Any Amount Amount Enclosed _______Exact Wording:In memory of:.____________________________________________________________In memory of: ___________________________________________________________In honor of:_____________________________________________________________In honor of:_____________________________________________________________To the glory of God: ______________________________________________________

FESTIVAL MUSIC FUNDAny Amount Amount Enclosed _______

Exact Wording:In memory of:.____________________________________________________________In memory of: ___________________________________________________________In honor of:_____________________________________________________________In honor of:_____________________________________________________________To the glory of God: ______________________________________________________

Given by: _____________________________________________

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ _____________

Please indicate:( ) I will pick up after services on April 12, 2020

Make checks payable to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church

A First communion instruction class will be held on Saturday , March 14, 2020. If your child is in kindergarten, 1st grade or beyond and wants to receive holy communion, please see pastor Carr or call the church office. Once your child has received instruction at the Saturday class or two afternoon/ evening make up classes, they will be ready to receive communion for the first time on Palm Sunday, April 5th at either worship service.

UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS-Youth Jam

What is Youth Jam?

The second Sunday of each month youth from St. Mark’s and Holy Spirit churches gather for music, games, and reflection.

All Youth grades 6th through 12th are invited.

Time:  7PM

This month’s Youth Jam will be at Holy Spirit in Eldersburg , March 8th and April’s Youth Jam will be at St. Mark’s on April 19th.

ON EASTER SUNDAY, our children will spend the Sunday School hour hearing about the resurrection, enjoying an Easter egg hunt, and decorating St. Mark's wooden cross with flowers.  We invite you to join us for these activities as well as for a reception in the social hall.  There are two ways you can help us prepare.  We will be collecting bagged candy to stuff the eggs (peanut and tree-nut free, please) now through Sunday April 5th- please bring donated candy and place in the designated box in the narthex We would also appreciate your contributions of STOREBOUGHT cupcakes, beverages, and other treats for the reception; please see or contact Amy Myers (amyers423@gmail.com; 410-905-8125) regarding what you wish to bring.  Thank you!

GOODY BAGS FOR NURSING HOMEI am organizing a project with my confirmation class.  I hope that you will be able to assist me in completing the project.  I would like to make goody bags for the residents of a local nursing home.  Some of the items I am looking to collect are mini games such as crosswords, word searches, and saduko, as well as sugar free candy, motivational cards, and other items that you feel the residents would enjoy.  I need these items by March 29th.  I will place a basket upstairs in the narthex and downstairs to collect the items.  Thank you in advance for any help you are able to provide.

Thank you Alicia Ridgley

Confirmation lock in March 13 th 7Pm -10PM

ATTENTION YOUTH WHO WILL BE IN 9TH -12TH GRADE IN 2020- PLEASE READ BELOW

AND CONTACT PASTOR ASAP IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THE 2021 NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING.

Email from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church to St. Mark’s Youth

June 29-July 3, 2021Minneapolis, Minnesota

Every three years, 30,000 high school youth and their adult leaders from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America gather for a week of faith formation known as the ELCA Youth Gathering. Through days spent in interactive learning, worship, Bible study, service and fellowship, young people grow in faith and are challenged and inspired to live their faith in their daily lives.

The theme for the 2021 Gathering is “boundless: God beyond measure,” based on Ephesians 3:19 - “I want you to know all about Christ’s love, although it is too wonderful to be measured. Then your lives will be filled with all that God is.”

St Paul’s welcomes your youth to join us!

At least 10 youth and three adult leaders from St Paul's will be heading to Minneapolis for the 2021 Youth Gathering! Our youth and their families are working very hard to raise the funds needed for our trip, which is approximately $1,000 per person. Tentative plans are to travel to Minneapolis (probably by plane) on June 28 and return late on July 3.

We are already actively fundraising and making the plans necessary for youth to adult leader ratios. If you have youth interested in tagging along with our group, or if you have a small group of an adult and a few kids that do not want to go it alone, or, questions about the Gathering, please contact Rachel Murphy (Rachel.mur-phy@hotmail.com ) or Sandy Baber (fourbabers@verizon.net) as soon as possible.

Some Useful Resources:ELCA Gathering Promo Videos: https://www.elca.org/Resources/ELCA-Youth-Gathering#Videos Article about 2018 Gathering: https://www.livinglutheran.org/2018/09/gathered-together-changed-forever/ St Paul’s Video from 2018 Houston Gathering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8gfZWgXfYc&t=709sSt Paul’s Video from 2015 Detroit Gathering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvA4O6ldYfU

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THE LUTHERAN CHURCH MEN OF THE WESTMINSTER CONFERENCE

Lutheran Church Men will hold their Spring Dinner Meeting at 6:30 pm on Monday, April 27 th, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 16151 Old Frederick Road, Mt. Airy, Maryland, 21771. The ladies of the church will be serving a family-style Baked Ham dinner.  A free-will offering will be received for the meal with at least $12.00 expected.

These semi-annual dinners have become a wonderful opportunity for the men of the churches of our conference to socialize and renew friendships.  We look forward to welcoming a large group of men and the pastor from your church. When you arrive, please meet in the sanctuary for Greetings and Opening Prayer prior to dinner.

An estimate of reservations is due by Monday, April 13th with an updated firm reservation count by Sunday, April 19th.  Please contact Dennis Kniss by email at dennisrkniss@gmail.com or cell phone 443-605-4963 with your reservations or any questions. The host church has asked that no additional reservations be added after the cutoff date of Sunday, April 19th. Please identify your church with your reservation. (Note: Please reserve as early as possible as space is limited.)

Note: The Fall Dinner will be on October 26th at Grace Lutheran Church.

Dear St. Mark’s

I want to thank St. Mark’s for the cards, bulletins, and well wishes sent during my battle with a hip fracture. A special thanks to Amanda, Carol, Mary, Louise, Betty and Martha.

Bless you,Ruth Ingman

HISTORY Korner The History Committee gladly accepts donations of pictures or memorabilia pertaining to St. Mark’s. Please see Martha Hyson. Comments and inquiries invited. Please be sure to visit the History Cabinet display.Margy Ziegler, Susan Hines, and Martha Hyson History Committee

LIBRARY IN A BOX REMEMBER YOUR READING!!Living Lutheran, the magazine of the ELCA, is available at the bottom of the stairs. Also available are books to borrow about Martin Luther and other miscellaneous titles.

- Unit St. Mark’s

THIRTEEN PEOPLE GATHERED FOR THE WELCA-Unit St. Mark’s for the Christmas Luncheon at the MJ’s Café, Manchester, decorated beautifully and a delicious luncheon was served.

Nancy Dean- a guest, gave a message- “The Real Meaning of Christmas” for the group. An offering was received for Katie Fund. “Women of the ELCA honor the life of Katarina von Bora Luther by supporting global connections, living theology and leadership development for women throughout our church. Your generous gift to Katie’s Fund helps continue the legacy of that bold woman of faith”

A lovely wooden angel was given each guest.

Happy New Year and join the Bible Study each month.

ST. MARK’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH BIBLE STUDY 2020

Weather permitting (when Carroll County Schools sessions are cancelled, so is the Bible Study)

Date: The third (3rd) Tuesday of each month: However, the next studies will be March 17 and April 21st

Time:11:30 AM-1:30PM- bring a sandwich. Dessert and drinks are provided!

Place: St. Mark’s Social Room

The Bible Study: “The New Testament- Philppians, the Epistle of Paul the Apostle” The Rev. C. Andrew Carr will teach the study.

Workbooks will be used. Donations requested.

The key verse for the Book of Philippians and used for the 140th Anniversary of St. Mark’sEvangelical Lutheran Church 1879-2019:

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I say it again: Rejoice.”

Please join the Bible Study Group each month, the third Tuesday for study and fellowship!

Offering WELCA ProjectsFor information: The church office or Martha Hyson 443-508-2630

Delaware-Maryland Synodical Women’s OrganizationCaring for God’s Creation

2020Delaware-Maryland SWO Convention

Saturday, April 18, 202Augsburg Lutheran Home and Village

“Do not defile the land where you live and where I dwell, for I, the Lord, dwell among the Israelit

SAVE THE DATE:

St. Mark’s Annual Mother/Daughter Banquet – Friday, May 1st at Hampstead Fire Hall. Ticket prices are $17.00 for adults, $9.00 for ages 7 to 10 and free to ages 6 and under.Dinner begins at 6:30 with a menu of Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Broccoli w/Cheese, Green Beans, Applesauce, Rolls & Butter, Ice Cream, Jello Salad, Coffee and Iced Tea.This year’s guest speakers will be from local food pantries. Anyone bringing 2 or more items for the pantries will be entered into a drawing for a free $25 gift card to Weis Markets.

Deadline for ticket sales is April 26th.For information and ticket sales, contact Carol Aberts – 443-375-0435 Sue Miller – 410-804-4654 Melissa Boone-Miller – 410-428-9934

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVEThank you for teaming with the American Red Cross and hosting blood drives at your location.  You have been doing an excellent job of promoting and recruiting for your blood drives.  Let’s keep growing the drives and providing a regular and convenient place for your donors to donate. 

Goal:                                 20Registered:                      272RBCs:                              1            (Power Red Donation)Deferrals:                         2QNS:                                  2            (Quantity Non-Sufficient)Collected:               24       Fiscal Year to Date (July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020) : 89

On behalf of the patients in our community, please extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who donated.  For each unit of blood collected, 3 lives can potentially be saved.  Through the support of your donors today, 72 lives could have been saved.  Through all your efforts, your group has potentially helped save 267 lives in this Fiscal Year.  That is EXCELLENT!!!Your next drive is tentatively scheduled for the following date: 

Thursday, April 16, 2020

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS

March 1, Annual Congrega-tion Meeting One Unity Service 9:30 AM followed by short meeting and Pot Luck

Worship Participants:Assisting Minister: Ivy StoreyCommunion Assistant: Margy ZieglerLector: Ginger JeffersonUsher: Bob Scarpati, Tina GrubeBread and Wine: Ann Sisler, Roberta LindsayNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Margy AyersPower Point: Genie KlohrCounting Team: Ivy Storey, Lois Miller

March 4- Midweek Lenten services 1:00 and 7:00 PM

March 89:00 contemporaryLector: Karen MonUshers Luke Uhler, Noah MyersPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Cassie KleinLector: Dana PippUsher: Bread and Wine: George Harman, Ken ZieglerNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Greg and Stacy LittleCounting Team: Stephen Bamberger, Dave Yaruta

March 11- Midweek Lenten services 1:00 and 7:00PM

March 159:00 contemporaryLector: Ken ZieglerUshers Jim and Jill MewhirterPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Margy ZieglerLector: Margy ZieglerUsher: Stuart and Judy HefeleBread and Wine: Susan Hines, Margy AyersNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Brenda Covington, Susan Hines.Counting Team: Tom Heeter, Carl Geyer

March 18: Midweek Lenten service 1:00 and 7:00PM

March 229:00 contemporaryLector: Tina GrubeUshers Craig Savage, Grant MillerPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Bonnie HareLector: George HarmanUsher: Tom HeeterBread and Wine: Margy Ziegler, Martha HysonNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Ivy StoreyCounting Team: Stephen Bamberger, Dave Yaruta

March 25- Midweek Lenten service 1:00 and 7:00PM

March 299:00 contemporaryLector: Dave YarutaUshers Alicia Ridgley, Lily PiperPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Ivy StoreyLector: Warren MillerUsher: Bob Scarpati, Carl GeyerBread and Wine: Ann Sisler, Roberta LindsayNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Pam Bamberger, Margy ZieglerCounting Team: Stephen Bamberger, Dave Yaruta

April 1 : Midweek Lenten service 1:00 and 7:00PM

April 5-PALM SUNDAY9:00 contemporaryLector: Kurt SandbergUshers: Tina Grube, Barb YarutaPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne SigaiCommunion Assistants: Pam Bamberger, Cassie Klein

Band: Steve Covington

10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Margy ZieglerCommunion Assistant: Martha HysonLector: Chris WinemillerUsher: George Harman, Ken ZieglerBread and Wine: Wilma and George HarmanNursery: Corinne Sigai

Altar Guild: Margy Ayers, Pam Bamberger, Margy ZieglerCounting Team: Ivy Storey, Robin Lewis

April 9-Maundy Thursday

1:00

7:00Assisting Minister: Pam BambergerLector: Stephen BambergerUshers: Ken Ziegler, Stephen BambergerBread and Wine: Martha Hyson, Margy ZieglerNursery: Corinne sigaiAltar Guild: Pam Bamberger, Margy Ziegler

April 10 Good Friday

12 noon

7:00Altar Guild: Pam Bamberger, Margy Ziegler

APRIL 12- EASTER SUNDAY

9:00 contemporaryLector: Andreas LundstedtUshers Jim and Jill MewhirterCommunion Assistants: Pam Bamberger, Tina Grube, Cassie Klein, Brenda Covington Band: Steve CovingtonPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Ivy StoreyCommunion Assistant: Susan HinesLector: Ivy StoreyUsher: Stuart and Judy HafeleBread and Wine: Susan Hines, Margy AyersNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Brenda Covington, Susan Hines, Pam Bamberger, Margy ZieglerCounting Team: Stephen Bamberger, Dave Yaruta

APRIL 19

9:00 contemporaryLector: Liz CharitonukUshers Luke Uher, ryan NoelPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Cassie KleinLector: Jill Heeter

Usher: Tom HeeterBread and Wine: Ann Sisler, Roberta LIndsayNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Greg and Stacy LittleCounting Team: Tom Heeter, Carl Geyer

APRIL 26

9:00 contemporaryLector: Stephen BambergerUshers Katie Stephenson, Noah MyersPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Bonnie HareLector: Cassie KleinUsher: Bob Scarpati, Carl GeyerBread and Wine: Wilma and George HarmanNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Ivy StoreyCounting Team: Stephen Bamberger, Dave Yaruta

MAY 3 9:00 contemporaryLector: Cassie KleinUshers Kassie McCormick, Lauren TaylorPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Lois MillerLector: Stephen BambergerUshers: George Harman, Ken ZieglerBread and Wine: Susan Hines, Margy AyersNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Margy AyersCounting Team: Ivy Stoey, Lois Miller

MAY 10 9:00 contemporaryLector: Tina GrubeUshers: Grayce Little, Andreas LundstedtPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Ivy StoreyLector: Ken ZieglerUshers: Stuart and Judy HafeleBread and Wine: Ann Sisler, Roberta LindsayNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Greg and Stacy LittleCounting Team: Stephen Bamberger, Dave Yaruta

MAY 17

9:00 contemporaryLector: Karen Mon Ushers: Craig Savage, Noah MyersPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Margy ZieglerLector: Debbie LindsayUsher: Tom HeeterBread and Wine: Wilma and George HrmanNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Brenda Covington, Susan HinesCounting Team: Tom Heeter, Carl Geyer

May 249:00 contemporaryLector: Ken ZieglerUshers: Jim and Jill MewhirterPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Bonnie HareLector: Bonnie HareUshers: Bob Scarpati, Carl GeyerBread and Wine: Susan Hines, Margy AyersNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Ivy StoreyCounting Team: Stephen Bamberger, Dave Yaruta

MAY 319:00 contemporaryLector: Dave YarutaUshers: Alicia Ridgley, Kassie McCormickPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Cassie KleinLector: Lois MillerUshers: George Harman, Ken ZieglerBread and Wine: Margy Ziegler, Martha Hyson

Nursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Pam Bamberger, Margy ZieglerCounting Team: Stephen Bamberger, Dave Yaruta

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

Steve Covington 1Valerie Estes 2Charles Wise 3Jackson Clagett 3Lauren Hoffmeister 4 Owen Miller 4Brittany Shifflett 5Laura Wallace 6Aimee Taylor 9Dan Bowles 9Brett Neuhaus 9Nicholas Steinbach 12Roberta Lindsay 14Corrin Aberts 14Gracealyn Aberts 14Dan Boone 15Rachel Mansir 15 Samuel Griese 16Amy Rink 23Kyleigh Masteran 23Carsen Delmont 23Judy Hafele 24Logan Crisler 24 David Noel 25Rob Green 28Catherine Hendrix 30Michael Long 30

1APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Leah Kwayi 2Jared Rink 2Kammy Neuhaus 3Jen Masteran 4Debbie Lindsay 14Barbara Boone 16Steve Shifflett 18

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Aubrey McCormick 18 Patricia Bohn 20Hella Groves 20Chad Myers 23Amy Myers 23Michael Hare 27Theresa Carr 29

APRIL ANNIVERSARIESSusan and Ronald Hines 4/5/97David and Kathleen Noel 4/8/06Robert and Mary Garrett 11Stephen and Pam Bamberger 20Stephen and Pam Lindsay 20John and Susan Miller 22

MARCH ALTAR FLOWERS(during the Lenten season, the altar will remain bare of flowers. During this time, flowers will be placed at the communion rail and in the narthex.)

MARCH 1- In honor of Gianna Isabella ‘s bap-tism on February 29, 2020. Given by Kurt and Amy Sandberg.

March 8- open

March 15- To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Gail Williams-Hillier-Varner, given by the Williams, Hillier and Varner families

March 22 : To the glory of God and in honor of Katie's 29th birthday on March 19. Given by Warren and Lois Miller.

Rose: Happy 11th  birthday to my oldest grandson Logan Crisler. Love you forever, Grammy

March 29- open

APRIL 2020 ALTAR FLOWERSApril 5- Palm Sunday

Flowers: To the Glory of God and in honor of Lois’ birthday today.

Emerald Palms- In memory of Harry and Mary Clagett. Given by Cassie and Scott Klein Processional Palms- To the Glory of God and in memory of our mothers: Helen Bamberger and Roberta Green. Given with love by: Stephen, Pamela, Samantha, Amanda and An-drew.

April 12- Easter Sunday: Flowers:In loving memory of Charles E. Carr. Given by his wife and family: Sue, Andy and Theresa, Debbie and Tony.Emerald Palms- In memory of Harry and Mary Clagett. Given by Cassie and Scott Klein

April 19- open

April 26: In memory of our daughter, Ursula Mahon; Given by Hella and George Groves

MARCH 2020 BULLETINSMarch 1 To the glory of God

March 8 To the glory of God

March 15 To the glory of God and in honor of Roberta Lindsay, on the occasion of her 81st birthday on March 14th, from her children, Debbie and Stephen and Pam Lindsay

March 22 To the glory of God and in loving memory of George and Rhoda Shilke from their daughters, Ruth Shilke and Betty Sprinkle

March 29 To the glory of God

APRIL 2020 BULLETINS

April 5 To the glory of God and in loving memory of Bonnie’s grandmothers, Burnett Ormston and Mary Murray, and Pat’s grandmother, Rose Villeponteaux, from Bonnie and Pat and Nicole Cornell

April 12 To the glory of God and in honor

of Debbie Lindsay, on the occasion of her birthday on April

April 19 To the glory of God and in loving memory of loved

April 26 To the glory of God

ST. MARK’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH1373 North Main Street

P.O. Box 249Hampstead, Maryland 21074-0249

The Rev. Charles A. Carr, PastorOffice Phone 410-374-6944E-Mail: stmarkshampstead@comcast.net

Web site: stmarkshampstead.com

February 10, 2020

Dear Sunday School Parent.

I am writing to you on behalf of the St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Council as the incoming Council President. One of the major initiatives I have identified as a priority for the Council is the enhancement of the church experience for the children enrolled in Sunday School and Confirmation programs AND their families.

My wife Margy and I, are long time members of the church. Like many others we both drifted away from church in our teenage years after we were confirmed. Our decision to become regular church goers again was driven in large part by the birth of our children and our commitment to raising them in a Christian lifestyle. I feel certain that the parents of children at St. Mark’s today have similar motivation for maintaining their church attendance and enrolling their children in a religious education program.

As a result of bringing our children to St. Mark’s, Margy and I have enjoyed the fellowship and made many special and close friends. These are personal relationships that have become the majority of our social life and will last for the rest of our lives and we feel blessed to have become friends with so many special people.

One of the most important functions of the church, in addition to regular worship services, is introducing our children to God and Christ through Sunday School and Confirmation classes. I want that experience to be the best we can provide for them and for you. I am hoping that your commitment to your child’s religious training can be as rewarding for you as it has been for me and Margy.

In our effort to provide a rewarding lifetime experience at St. Mark’s the Council wishes to identify activities that you feel will be enjoyable and rewarding to your entire family and create an atmosphere that will make you and your children want to be a part of the St. Mark’s family well beyond the time your child participates in religious education. It is the Council’s desire to have these activities begin at a younger age for your children.

The Council wants to identify social events and fun times for all, and we are asking for your help. Therefore, I am asking you to please provide input on activities you believe will be enjoyable to your child and to you. These activities do not have to be at church and we will make them either free or affordable to all.

Some modest funds have been raised beyond our annual Youth budget to assist with these activities. In past years we have organized a variety of activities. These include: wintertime weekend day of swimming at a local indoor pool, snow tubing, movie nights at the church, indoor games at Four Seasons and summer family picnics at a park just to name a few.

Please feel free to share your thoughts on this very important matter with me and the Council. I can be contacted at kziegler54@comcast.net. Additionally, the Council meets the 4th Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM in the church Social Hall. The meetings are open to the members of the congregation. If you would like to address the Council directly, please let me know. Come to a meeting and you will be given the opportunity to share any matter of your concern with

me and the members of the Council.Thank you giving this careful thought and helping us make your St. Mark’s experience as special and rewarding as it has been for Margy, me and our special friends at St. Mark’s.

Yours in Christ,Ken ZieglerChurch Council President

If you have ever thought about sending your child to a Lutheran School then keep reading.

CARROLL LUTHERAN SCHOOL“Exceptional Education formed in faith Kindergarten through 8th grade”

Excerpt from letter from Carroll Lutheran School of Westminster, Maryland (CLS)

We want to take this opportunity to remind you and your congregation about our Conference Church Scholarship Program.

Through the Conference Church Scholarship Program, CLS will provide a 35% tuition discount to any family that is a member of a church in the Westminster conference. What’s more, the discounts that apply to families with multiple children enrolled at the school are based on this reduced tuition. This means a huge savings for families in your congregation and the opportunity for those families to experience the private Lutheran “exceptional education, formed in faith” that is uniquely CLS. St. Mark’s is a member of the Westminster Conference of the ELCA.

Some frequent Questions and Answers:Q: Can our congregation send more than one child to CLS under the program?A: Absolutely! Every family that is a member of a conference church qualifies for this benefit. There are no limits other than the family must be a current member of your church.

Q: Is the tuition benefit only for the first year?A: No. The tuition benefits will be active for all years that the family attends CLS. No other scholarship programs may be used for the same student in combination with this benefit.

Q: Does our church have to pay this tuition?A: No

If you are interested in learning more about CLS, contact the school to arrange a tour or call: It’s simple, just ask the family to contact the school to arrange a tour or call to discuss the details. Be sure you mention that St. Mark’s is referring your child to CLS.

Contact Pastor Carr, Board of Trustees member, if you wish for him to arrange a tour. If you want more information you can check www.CLSEDU.org. or phone 410-848-1050.CLS 1738 Old Taneytown Rd.

Westminster, Md 21158

◄ February March 2020 April ►

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1 CONGREGATIONAL MEETING 9:30 AM UNITY SERVICE- fol-lowed by Pot Luck

2 3

6:30 AA

4 6;00 LENTEN MEAL

LENTEN WORSHIP1:00 AND 7:00pm

5 6:15 BELL CHOIR

6 7

8 9:00 Contemporary worship 10:00 Sunday School and Confirmation 10:45 Traditional wor-ship

9 10

6:30 AA

11 6:00 LENTEN MEAL

LENTEN WORSHIP1:00 AND 7:00pm

12

6:15 BELL CHOIR

13 CONFIRMATION LOCK IN 7-10 pm

14 FIRST COMMUNION CLASS

15 9:00 Contemporary worship 10:00 Sunday School and Confirmation 10:45 Traditional wor-ship

16 17

11:30am-WOMEN OF ELCA BIBLE STUDY

6:30 AA

18 6:00 LENTEN MEAL

LENTEN WORSHIP1:00 AND 7:00pm

19

6:15 BELL CHOIR

20 21

22 9:00 Contemporary worship 10:00 Sunday School and Confirmation 10:45 Traditional wor-ship

23 24

6:30 AA

25 6:00 LENTEN MEAL

LENTEN WORSHIP1:00 AND 7:00pm

26 6:15 BELL CHOIR

7:00 COUNCIL

27 28

29 9:00 Contemporary worship 10:00 Sunday School and Confirmation 10:45 Traditional wor-ship

30 31 6:30 AA

◄ March April 2020 May ►

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1 2 3 4

5 9:00 Contemporary worship 10:00 Sunday School and Confirmation 10:45 Traditional wor-ship

6 7

6:30AA

8 9 MAUNDY THURSDAYWORSHIP 1:00 AND 7:00PM

10 OFFICE CLOSED

GOOD FRIDAY12 NOON WORSHIP

7:00 WORSHIP

11

12 9:00

Contemporary Worship

10:00AM Easter Story and Egg

Hunt10:45 AM Traditional Worship

13 OFFICE CLOSED

14 6:30AA

15 16

1:30-7:00PM RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

6:15 BELL CHOIR

17 18

19 9:00 Contemporary worship 10:00 Sunday School and Confirmation 10:45 Traditional wor-ship

20 21 11:30 WOMEN OF ELCA BIBLE STUDY

6:30AA

22 23

6:15 BELL CHOIR

7:00 COUNCIL

24 25

26 9:00 Contemporary worship 10:00 Sunday School and Confirmation 10:45 Traditional wor-ship

27 Lutheran church men dinner

28 6:30AA

29 30

6:15 BELL CHOIR

THE HANDCLASP

MARCH/APRIL 2020

ST. MARK’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 1373 NORTH MAIN STREET HAMPSTEAD, MD 21074

410-374-6944

E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR ST. MARK’S:s tmarkshampstead@ comcast.net

web page address: stmarkshampstead.com

MINISTERS: ALL THE PEOPLE OF ST. MARK’SPastor C. Andrew Carr

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Minister of Music: Mr. Jake Ziegler Office Manager: Mrs. Nancy Klein Nursery: Mrs. Corinne Sigai COUNCIL 2020

President: Ken ZieglerVice President: Pamela BambergerSecretary: Lois Miller Treasurer: Steve CovingtonFinancial Secretary: Dave Yaruta

Barb Yaruta, Matt Rock, Ivy Storey, Robin Lewis, Wendall Sisler, Margy Ziegler, Carl Geyer, Genie Klohr, Tom Heeter, Warren Miller