Advent/Christmas  Happenings

  The Star: A Journey to Christmas

St Mark's invites you to journey with us through the season of Christmas, known as Advent.  This year we are exploring  the journey we take Christmas, much like the wise men followed a start to journey to Jesus.  Each week we highlight a Theme and a Key word and have a video clip too.  There will be coloring pages and additional items for our children plus a family movie night and a two week countdown to Christmas devotional challenge  as we follow the light.

We invite you to slow down, enjoy the adventure and take it in.  Enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes too and give thanks to God for them all and the people around you.  

Join us for worship Christmas Eve  as we celebrate the birth of Jesus in sights, songs, and a message.   We gather at  4:30Pm  and will include a time of candlelighting and a special gift for the children.

May You follow the star to Jesus as you journey this Advent and Christmas season.

Merry Christmas,

Pastor Jim Mericle

"The Wise Men" by He Qi (used with permission)


WORSHIP THEMES AND EVENTS

December 1st - Advent Worship 1: A Journey of Hope @10am
Class to Learn more about St. Marks @ 11:30am
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December 4th - Explore St. Mark's Class on Zoom @ 6pm
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December 6th - The Star Party: Journey into the Universe
5pm - 9pm on the Upper Parking Lots and Patio
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December 8th - Advent Worship 2: A Journey of Love@10am
New Members Received
Faith Stepping Stones Class:  The Seasons of the Church Year
Cookie Exchange for Adults

December 15th - Advent Worship 3: A Journey of Joy@10am
Celebrate Los Posadas with our Children
Christmas Brunch @ 11:15am

December 20th - Winter Park After Dark Event
Join St. Mark's at this LA Country Park and Recreation Event
@ Steinmatz Park from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
St. Mark's will have an outreach booth there.
The Park will have snow, pictures with Santa, holiday crafts to make, raffles,
 free food and a free Holiday Gift too for each child (while supplies last)

December 21st - "The Star" Family Movie Night @ St. Mark's @6:00pm
Come enjoy the Golden Globe Nominated Christmas movie, The Star, with your family and friends here at St. Mark's
Movie is in the Sanctuary with snacks

December 22nd - Advent Worship 4: A Journey of Peace @10am
Special Music

December 24th -Christmas Eve Worship: A Journey to Christmas
Family Christmas Eve Worship with Candle lighting at 4:30 pm
 

December 25th - MERRY CHRISTMAS

December 29th-Christmas: A Journey Forward
Worship at 10am
Happy New Year!