On Your Mark!

 January is always a month to make resolutions about ways we want to improve our lives or help our neighbors in need. Many look at their lives and their checking account and decide it is time to tighten the belt. One important aspect that is often ignored in this season of resolutions is how to best strengthen our spiritual lives. The number one reason individuals fail in seeing these important decisions through is we often are doing it alone. 

St. Mark is providing all our members, guests, and neighbors a unique opportunity beginning on January 1. Collectively, we will read through the Gospel of Mark and explore this important book one chapter at a time in our worship, our adult education, and our personal devotion. I encourage you to join this journey with us and begin reading this account of the good news of Jesus Christ. We’ll take our time in this program allowing all to go at their own pace. 

Mark is both the oldest and the shortest of the four gospels. It’s the “charcuterie board” of the New Testament. It has most of the stories of the Matthew and Luke, but they all come in bite size portions. It’s easy to read online or through a Bible app, but I believe it is best understood with a study Bible. These are helpful because they provide context, clarity, and cross-references to other parts of scripture. If you don’t have a study Bible, I encourage you to come by my office and take a few minutes to look through the stack I have in my conference room. Pastor MP and I are also available to answer any questions you might have. 

The new year is almost here, and before we can get set or go, we all need to be On Your Mark! I hope you will join us in this meaningful journey from January through Easter.

 In Hope and Confidence, Pastor Dave