St.

Mark’s Lutheran Church

A Faith Family Celebrating and Sharing God’s Grace for 150 years!
400 S. 6th. Street, Atchison, KS 66002 (913) 367-0417
www.stmarksatchison.weebly.com

November 2023 Newsletter

Remembering the Saints generations. The Lutheran Reformers said the

following.
November 5th is All Saints Sunday. We will be Our churches teach that the remembrance of
celebrating all the Saints who have passed from this the saints is to be commended in order that
life into eternal life. we may imitate their faith and good works
It was not by accident that Martin Luther posted his according to our calling. (Augsburg
95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Confession XXI)
Wittenberg, Germany, on Oct. 31, 1517. He knew “Our confession approves honoring the
that one of the largest gatherings of the faithful in saints in three ways. The first is
the entire year would be passing by that door on the thanksgiving. We should thank God because
following day - All Saints Day. It was a “holy day He has shown examples of mercy, because
of obligation,” requiring church attendance by all He wishes to save people, and because He
Christians. Luther’s choice of the eve of All Saints’ has given teachers and other gifts to the
Day is now remembered as the beginning of the Church. These gifts, since they are the
Reformation. greatest, should be amplified. The saints
Luther was a “fan” of the saints. During his early themselves, who have faithfully used these
years, Luther had been taught, not only the names gifts, should be praised just as Christ praises
of countless saints, but their life stories as well. faithful businessmen. The second service is
Reading through the stories of the lives of the saints the strengthening of our faith. When we see
became a significant part of Luther’s personal Peter’s denial forgiven, we also are
devotional life. In a revealing comment, Luther encouraged to believe all the more that grace
stated that “next to the Holy Scripture there truly superabounds over sin. The third honor
certainly is no more useful book for Christendom is the imitation, first of faith, then of the
than that of the lives of the saints.” other virtues. Everyone should imitate the
saints according to his calling” (Apology of
Luther was very well versed in the lives of the the Augsburg Confession, XXI.4-6)
Saints. Today very few
Lutheran today know more The Saints are people whose lives and faith we
St. Mark’s Officers
than just the names of a should imitate. How can we imitate lives that we do
President: not know about?
few saints. The names of
Sarah Dunning
saints are remembered in There are many books about the lives of the Saints.
Vice President:
Doug Murray
the names of many Check the library or go online. There is lots of
Lutheran congregations, material about the Saints on the Internet. Look up
Secretary:
Amelia Kaczmarek
but I doubt that the the Story of St. Mark for starters. You might try
members could tell the looking to see if there is a Saint with your name and
Treasurer: Kim Smith*
story of the Saint for whom learning their story or stories. (Sadly, there is no
Finance Secretary:
their congregation was historical St. Craig.) Be inspired by the stories you
Patsy Porter
named. find and give God thanks for their lives.
Council Members
Cassi Jaegle
Learning about the saints Peace,
may help us rediscover the
Mike Crockett
faith-uplifting power that
Rev. Craig Lantz the stories of these devoted
*officer not on council people gave to previous

Sunday, November 5th All Saints
Sunday10:30 AM Worship service with
Communion Baptism & Reception of new
members (see article to the right)
Luncheon following the service!
Sunday, November 12th 10:30 AM Worship
with Healing service
Thankoffering will be received
Thanksgiving Dinner after Worship
WELCA & Social Ministry if needed
Sunday, November 19th 10:30 AM Worship
service. Church Council after the worship
th
Sunday, November 26 Christ the King
Sunday 10:30 AM Worship service with
Communion
l Marsha Dowing 11/4
l Kim Smith
l Cassi Jaegle
The Altar Guild
On November 5th we have a busy day!
On All Saints Day we will welcome two Saints
into the membership of Saint Marks. We will
also welcome one new saint into the
membership of the Christian Church and Saint
Marks!
We will receive Justin Clark by Affirmation of
Baptism. We will receive Linda Patton back
into our membership by Letter of Transfer.
Most exciting of all, Kirk Wayne Clark, son of
Maggie & Justin Clark will be made a child of
God through the waters of holy baptism
After worship on Nov. 5th
the Clark and Porter families
invite everyone to a
Luncheon in the basement
Social Hall.
The families are providing Pulled Pork.
St Mark’s will provide cakes for dessert.
11/9
11/17 Loaves & Fishes
Is complete for 2023.
Thanks to all who
made this vital ministry
possible this last year!
Special thanks to Cassi
Jaegle for taking
leadership for this
ministry.
 For your very generous gift on Pastors
Appreciation Sunday!

November 12th following Worship

Sign up sheets are on the bulletin board.

Welca
Christmas Eve
We need your thoughts on the service(s) for
Christmas Eve. December 24th falls on a Sunday
this year.
Would you like a morning service at 10:30 AM
or a Christmas Eve Service at 5:00 PM?
Let Pastor Fran, Pastor Craig or Sarah Dunning
Sunday, December 10 in the know.

Social Hall
Everyone is invited!
Thanks to everyone who
brought items for the
Atchison Community
Food Pantry! Thanks to
We will have an Angel Tree
Rosie for taking the Tag project again.
donations to the pantry. The bulletin board with tags
should be up by Sunday,
November 18th.Select a tag.
Be sure to put your name on
the sheet on the table next
to the tag number that you took
If you don’t like to shop, Sarah Dunning will
shop for you! Gifts need to be unwrapped.
Gifts need to be at the church by Dec. 10th
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
400 S. 6th Street
Atchison, Kansas 66002-2862
(913) 367-0417
www.stmarksatchison.weebly.com

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St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
400 S. 6th Street
Atchison, Kansas 66002-2862
(913) 367-0417
www.stmarksatchison.weebly.com