November 12 at 3:00 pm
Discover how we can prepare our hearts, focus our minds and spread the joy of Christmas with others this season. The workshop will be held Sunday, November 12 from 3:00-5:00 pm. Cost is $25/participant that includes an ornament kit & menu of other Advent resources.

In this workshop, participants will learn what Advent means and be given ideas for creating family Advent traditions to cherish for years to come. Participants will receive an Advent kit that includes ornaments for creating a Jesse Tree and other Advent activities to include in family traditions.

December 3 at 3:00 pm in Faith Worship Center
Join us for a free holiday concert featuring the OPUS 695 organ with vocalists and instruments. Reception to follow. Reception sponsored by the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Foundation.

December 5 at 5:30 pm
The Women's Christmas Dinner is an annual St. Mark's tradition complete with catered meal, entertainment, fair-trade gifts for sale, door prizes, and more. Women of all ages from our congregation are invited to join us - guests are welcome too! Tickets must be purchased by November 26.

5:30 Social Time
6:15 Dinner from Emil’s Catering - Champagne chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable medley, leafy green salad with mandarin oranges, strawberries and raspberry vinaigrette, rolls, apple cake, and chocolate brownies
7:30 Entertainment featuring Sarah Schmidt Family

Sunday, December 10
Wear your “festive flair” to worship services on Sunday, December 10!

December 14-16 from 5:00-7:00 pm
Our drive-thru live nativity attracts hundreds of individuals each year and we can’t wait to share the Christmas story while exploring the power of Jesus’ names!

We need your help to make this possible! We have split each night into two volunteer shifts with a 1.5 hour time commitment (one hour outside in your position).

December 17 at 8:30 am in Faith Worship Center
Come and hear the retelling of the Christmas story with the Chancel Choir on Sunday, December 17 as they present the cantata “What Child is This” at our 8:30 am worship service. Accompanied by a chamber orchestra in Faith Worship Center, you’ll experience the joy of Christmas songs both new and traditional.

You’ll be invited to join in singing along with music that recalls the anticipation and arrival of the Christ Child, including “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”, “O Little Town of Bethlehem”, and “Hark, The Herald Angels Sing!”