EVENTS

Come Help Make Chrismons for Our Trees for Advent Saturdays in August
Chrismons are ornaments made of white and gold that are symbols of Christ and the meaning of Advent that will be used for decorating our sanctuary trees for Advent. Chrismon means Christ Monogram.
 
We want them to be lovely and durable, so we are using materials that will last for many years. If you like to embroider, needlepoint, do beadwork, paint on wood, or otherwise craft with long-lasting materials, please consider joining us. 
 
We have some patterns and a variety of materials/supplies to begin this project, but you are welcome to use others as you wish.
We will meet on Fridays in September in the fellowship hall. 

• September 11th, 18th, and 25th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

There is no requirement to attend all four sessions. Come as you are able. We will have more get-togethers later, dates and times to be determined.
 
For questions, contact Paula Baen by calling her at (832) 289-9842 or emailing her at paularupp57@gmail.com.
 
This is a link to some photos of Chrismons gathered from the web - simply for ideas.

Cimarron Senior Apartments Ministry
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Conversations with God Bible Study on the First Monday of Every Month at 11:00 a.m.
Once a month, John deMontel, Fr. Doug Wasinger, and others provide snacks and a Bible study they call "Conversations with God" for the residents. It generally lasts an hour. If you'd like to help with this ministry, please contact John at (361) 815-9498.
 
Food Delivery to Residents on the Third Monday of Every Month at 11:15 a.m.
The Coastal Bend Food Bank delivers food to the Cimarron Senior Apartments once a month. A team of dedicated St. Mark's volunteers helps distribute the food to residents. If you have an hour or so to give, please consider helping with the monthly food distribution.

Walk in Love Course
Begins Sunday, August 16th

Fr. Doug will offer the Walk In Love course by Rev. Scott Gunn and Rev. Melody Shobe as a five-week class in preparation for confirmation or reception into the Episcopal Church, or for reaffirmation of your faith if you've already been confirmed or received. Bishop David Read will be with us on Sunday, September 20th, for our annual bishop's visit. He will confirm and receive people during the service, as well as bless those who wish to reaffirm their faith. Everyone is welcome to attend the sessions. At the end of the course, those who participated will be given the opportunity to decide if they would like to be confirmed, be received, or renew their faith during the service. Please sign up for the course on the back of your Connection Card, or call the office at (361) 994-0285.

Personal Prayer Sessions
 
If you would ever like personal prayer, just let Judy know; prayer ministers can be available to pray with you individually. They usually pray in pairs. Just call the office at (361) 994-0285 to set up a time. If you can't set up a time, just come into the office, where Judy and Fr. Doug would be happy to pray with you.