Join us for Worship & Picnic in the

Worship

God's Love knows NO BOUNDS nor BARRIERS!

ALL are called to be His children.

Through His Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, God WELCOMES ALL!

St. Mark's & the ELCA hold this at our very core, WELCOMING ALL who seek the Lord.

Join us each Sunday to worship He who created us, sustains us, and calls us His own.

Sunday, May 4

Rachel's Day/

Día de Raquel

Did you know that every 30 minutes a child or teen dies or is injured from a gun?

Our Rachel’s Day resource (English, Spanish) offers information on how we can work within our community and congregation to combat gun violence.

Rachel’s Day is observed by Women of the ELCA annually on the first Sunday in May, though it can be observed any time of the year. It is a time set aside to mourn the loss of our children and to renounce the forces of violence and fear.

The 2025 Rachel’s Day observance includes a special litany during the worship service.

Sunday

May 18

10A

Luther Britt Park

Shelter B

We join with Trinity Episcopal, Lumberton for a special outdoor worship service at Luther Britt Park.

We will gather at Shelter "B", the one at the back of the park near I-95.

After we worship we will enjoy fellowship over a hearty potluck picnic.

Bring bring a dish/casserole/pot/plate/? of food to share.

Also, bring a lawn chair if you need a better seat than a picnic bench.

Email Lisa Donovan, lisadonovansa@gmail.com, at Trinity Episcopal to volunteer to assist with setup or cleanup.

Sundays

10:30A

In our services we use a wide variety of sources drawing on many worship traditions to guide our worship, including several different hymnals.

Worship follows a formal liturgy drawing upon a rich history of liturgical worship. An in-depth explanation of the liturgy may be found here.

Our bulletins contain the entire service: liturgy, hymns, and Bible readings so there is no need to "juggle" anything.

There'll be lots of singing: the Lutheran Church long having been known as "The Singing Church." Martin Luther, founder of the Lutheran Church, was also a noted hymn writer. His most famous hymn, "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God", is considered by many to be the anthem of the Lutheran Church. Whether you sing on or off key matters not; just raise your voice in praise.