ST. MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - Fort Dodge, Iowa
THE NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST July 21, 2024 - 10:00 AM Officiant: The Reverend Kristine Leaman Lector: Sharon Stroh Server: Sharon Stroh Organist: Kathleen Schreier Cantors: Austin Sorenson Altar Guild: Laura Thilges Opening Hymn: "The Church's One Foundation" Hymnal #525 "Gloria" Hymnal S-280 Epistle: Ephesians 2:11-22 Psalm 89 - BCP Page 713 Gospel: Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Prayers of the People Form VI -- Page 608 - BCP Offertory Hymn "The The King of Love, My Shepherd Is" Hymnal #645 "Holy, Holy, Holy" Hymnal S-128 DIOCESAN PRAYER: Holy God of abundance and life, we thank you for the gift of the Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Iowa in which we live out your call. Stretch our minds and the capacity of our hearts as we learn and grow into the community of disciples that you dream of. Send your Holy Spirit to guide us as we seek your plan for the future of this diocese. Enliven our faith as we learn to take risks in following Jesus. Strengthen us as one church, one diocese, united in Christ's love, and bring us in joy to the day when we step out of the boat and dance on the water, in the name of Jesus, who calls us. Amen. Closing Hymn: "I Sing a Song of the Saints of God" Hymnal #293 ANNOUNCEMENTS: We wish a Happy Birthday to all those celebrating birthdays this week. We wish God's blessings for many more happy, healthy years ahead. We also wish a Happy Anniversary to all those celebrating an anniversary this week. We give Thanksgivings for the households Art & Anna Bacon and Ormonde Butler - May their homes be places of peace and grace. The Change for Change Donations for the month of July are going to Lifeworks Community Services. They provide opportunities for growth and achievement for persons with disabilities who face barriers to independence and integration in employment and daily living. Last Week to pick up your tickets! Mary Kay Daniel has the tickets for the I-Cubs baseball game which is on July 28th. Please look for her at our church services or stop into the church office to pick up your ticket envelope so you have them in your possession before you go to the game. They are all ready to go. NEXT SATURDAY, on July 27th, there will be an EVENING church service at 5:30 pm. Potluck to follow. We'll see you at the Iowa Cubs Game on Sunday! weebly -- The new and improved St. Mark's website is officially published! Please check it out! The new site is: http://www.stmarksfd.org
