Adult Bible Fellowship Groups

Adult Bible Fellowship Groups are more than a Sunday School class. These mid-sized groups are intended to help people "connect" with others who are either similar in age or life situation.

Because we live in a society that in many ways encourages isolation, we feel that it is important to provide the adults at St. Mark with opportunities to develop supportive relationships with other growing Christians. This is accomplished through teaching, prayer, fellowship with other believers, ministry to others and outreach to our community and the world.

We encourage you to visit the ongoing groups and find the one that most fits your personal style and stage in life. ABF groups meet every Sunday morning with topics ranging from a single Sunday to a topic that runs for 4 to 6 weeks. Check the bulletin board for a current list of ABF groups and the time and place they meet.

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Book of Faith Initiative

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Bible Studies

St Mark has Bible Study groups for men and women.

The Men's Bible Study group meets every Thursday morning at 6:45am to discuss scripture and how it pertains to our lives.

The Women's Bible Study meets the first Monday of each month. Discussions, scripture readings and speakers all take place in this study. Please watch the bulletin and ReMarks Newsletter announcements for upcoming classes.

WIG's (Women's Interest Group) meets with the Pastor every Wednesday morning at 10:00am. The group chooses a book to study.

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry is a lay Christian caring ministry providing
Christ's care for people through trained volunteers.

• A Stephen Minister is:
• A trained lay volunteer
• A good listener
• Trained in confidentiality
• Supervised for quality care
• Ready to offer God's love through a Christian
  caring relationship on a one-to-one basis

If you would like more information about Stephen Ministry or want to have a Stephen Minister visit you, please contact Vicki Hertko (hertkova@mchsi.com or
515-979-0953).

Prime Timers Potluck

Prime Timers meet the first Thursday of the month (April-December) at 12:00pm, noon. Each month holds a different program and is a great time to fellowship. All you are asked to do is bring a dish to share, bring eating utensils and be ready to have a good time!!! For more information talk to the church office (223-4208).

WELCA - Women of the ELCA

The Women of St. Mark is not a club but a service, study, and fellowship alliance. We urge all women of St. Mark to participate. All female members of St. Mark are automatically a member of Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.