St. Marks Lutheran Church 3976 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, Florida

Upcoming events:

Sun Jan 20, 8:30am & 11:00am New members received

Sun Jan 29, 7:00pm San Marco Chamber Music Society Concert

Sun Feb 19 Transfiguration Sunday

Tues Feb 21 7:00am — 8:15am
Shrove Tuesday Pancake B'Fast

Wed Feb 22, 10:30am
Ash Wednesday Worship

Wed Feb 22, 7:00pm
Ash Wednesday Worship

Questions? Call the church office at (904) 396-9608.

Office hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; 9:00am – 1:30pm Wednesday.

In this section: Overview | Our ministries | Membership

Our ministries at St. Mark's

Excited about ministry

Below are brief descriptions of the many teams and organizations that provide ways for you to grow in your faith and to serve others in response to God's love. For a fuller description of some of the ministries below, or if your want to know who to contract about becoming involved, see the Overview of Service and Community page or call the church office at (904) 396-9608.

Many ways to serve and belong

Ministries listed in ALL CAPS are teams and committees of the Congregation Council.
Link to Overview for more detail.)

Service Description Contact
Altar Guild Prepares the altar and elements for communion Sharon Feingold
Assisting ministers and lectors Volunteers assist in leading the worship services. Pastor Hanson and Wendi Orr
Bible study Groups are available for all ages. Dale Gatz leads adult class on Sundays at 9:45am. Pastor Hanson currently leads a class on Wednesday mornings. Pastor Hanson
Blood pressure screening Every Sunday at 9:45am in the library Barbara Stevens
Caregivers Provide visitation and assistance to the ill, those confined to home, those with special needs Wendi Orr
CELEBRATE TEAM One of the four teams that carries out St Mark's ministries, which are aligned with the key concepts in our Mission Statement. Leslie Allen
CONGREGATION COUNCIL Twelve elected church members meet monthly to coordinate parish ministry Sue Carter
Drivers Provides transportation to Sunday service and special events Bill Daugherty
Element presenters Bring communion bread and wine forward during the worship service. Invite Team
Fellowship hosts Provide snacks and coffee after Sunday services. Phyllis Green and Mary Coleman
Finance Committee Manages the financal policies and insurance of the church. Ted Carter
Food Bank Group volunteers monthly at Lutheran Social Services food bank. Karl Stupski
Greeters Welcome all who come to worship
INVITE TEAM One of the four teams that carries out St Mark's ministries, which are aligned with the key concepts in our Mission Statement. Maary Swart
Lay eucharistic ministers Members are trained to take the sacrament of communion to those who are not able to attend church on Sundays Pastor Hanson
Library Book check-out is available to all members Sharon Feingold
Lion’s Pride For adults 55+, monthly gatherings and trips Mary Coleman
Lunch Bunch Luncheon outings for fellowship and educational experience vacancy
Men in Mission Meet monthly for breakfast and service projects. Ken Sohacki
Music program St. Mark's is blessed with a robust music program, with opportunities for all ages — adult and youth choirs and bell choirs. Tony Cruz
New member orientation We welcome all people to become part of our family of faith. Invite Team
NOURISH TEAM One of the four teams that carries out St Mark's ministries, which are aligned with the key concepts in our Mission Statement. vacancy
One Light singles ministry Social events and community service projects for singles 21 and up vancany
Order of St. John Youth in grades 4-6 serve as acolytes. Youth in grades 7-12 serve as crucifers, servers, torchbearers, and book bearers. Ken and Cindy Sohacki
Prayer Chain Submit prayer requests, or join the chain Margo Phillips
PROPERTY COMMITTEE Manages the facilities of the church. Ken Sohacki
SEND TEAM One of the four teams that carries out St Mark's ministries, which are aligned with the key concepts in our Mission Statement. Marge Broward
St. Andrews Society Personal follow-up with visitors Sue Hanson
St. Mark's Ark Child Development Center Christian day school and child care for infants, toddlers and pre-K. Serving the community for over 25 years. Patrice Roux-Neal
St. Mark's Foundation Manages bequests, living gifts, and memorials to provide grants and scholarships to members and organizations with St. Mark's or in the community Larry Wertz
Stephen Ministry Provide one-on-one care, prayer and support to those going through a difficult time Sue Carter and Yvonne Gatz
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Plans and manages congregation pledged giving and planned giving Jan Berglund
Sunday School Christian education is available for all ages Rosemary Madden
Supper Club Small groups meet bi-monthly in homes of participants for dinner and fellowship Larry Wertz
Ushers Distribute bulletins and provide seating assistance for services. Invite Team
Volleyball Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall Bob Wofford
WELCA Adult women of the church meet monthly for service, education and fellowship Bonnye Bell
Yoga Class meets Tuesdays at 6:30pm and Thursdays at 6:15pm in Hart Hall  
Church office volunteer Assist with answering the telephone, folding bulletins, sorting mail, and having great conversations with members who drop in for a visit Wendi Orr

Privacy policy

Member contact information (telephone number or email address) is only provided to other active members of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. We do not distribute our congregation directory. If you are not a member and want to contact one of our members, call the church office at (904) 396-9608. We will pass on your message together with your email address or telephone number to our member who may then choose to contact you. Staff contact information is provided on the Contact us page.

page created: 22 JUL 2011
page updated: 03 FEB 2012
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