St. MARK'S
FAITH IN ACTION MINISTRIES
SERVE OUR RISEN LORD BY SERVING ALL PEOPLE
“Jesus knew that he had come from God and
would go back to God. He also knew that the Father had given him complete power.
So during the meal Jesus got up, removed his outer garment, and wrapped a towel
around his waist. He put some water into a large bowl. Then he began washing his
disciples’ feet and drying them with the towel he was wearing.” John 13:3-5 (CEV)
“…think the same way that Christ Jesus thought: Christ was truly God. But he did
not try to remain equal with God. Instead he gave up everything and became a
slave, when he became like one of us”. Philippians 2:5 (CEV)
“Each of you has been blessed with one of God’s many wonderful gifts to be used
in the service of others. So use your gift well.” 1 Peter 4:10 (CEV)
In addition to the ministries listed below,
St. Mark often provides support to those in need
SOME BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT OUR FAITH IN ACTION MINISTRIES
FOLLOWS,
PLEASE CALL US AT 610-626-5295 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO LEARN
HOW YOU CAN HELP
AID FOR FRIENDS
| Purpose: | Provides meals to shut-ins. |
| What: |
Prepare meals from food contributed by our members. Meals are frozen and delivered to the Aid for Friends freezer for distribution |
| When: | As members prepare meals, they prepare Aid For Friends meals and bring to church. We often meet to pack 40 or so meals.. |
BAKER MINISTRY
| Purpose: | Provide baked items. |
| What: | We bake for events and individuals. |
| When: | As support is needed. |
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
| Purpose:: | Support those who are grieving. |
| What: | Send cards and make visits. We also provide a Comfort Book of Bible verses/poems.. |
| What: | As support is needed. |
BLOOD DRIVE
| Purpose: | Help save lives. |
| What: | Hold Red Cross blood drives; St. Mark members call potential donors and are also invited to donate blood. |
| When: | Quarterly: March/May/September/ December. Our next drive is September 20, 2005 |
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL “FOSTER GRANDPARENTS"
| Purpose: | Support our Christian School. |
| What: | Members work in our School, on a volunteer basis, to help care for our children. |
| When: | On a regular basis. Speak to our Superintendent of Christian Education/School Administrator if you are interested. |
CHRISTMAS GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
| Purpose: | Bring joy at Christmastime. |
| What: | Dress bears and dogs for the Salvation Army, decorate a tree with hats, mittens and scarves, purchase gifts for Lutheran Children and Family Services, purchase gifts for St. Mark shut-ins. |
| When: | Prior to Christmas. |
MARY J. DREXEL BIRTHDAY PARTY
| Purpose: | Celebrate birthdays. |
| What: | Take gifts, food and entertainment to residents of the Mary J. Drexel Home. |
| When: | November of each year. |
GOOD WORKS CIRCLE - W.E.L.C.A.
| Purpose: | Communication with shut-ins. |
| What: | Meet to write cards and notes. |
| When: | Monthly except during January and February |
HARVEST HOME
| Purpose: | Support for the Clifton Heights Food Bank. |
| What: | Collect canned goods which are placed on the altar. |
| When: | November of each year. |
HELPING HANDS
| Purpose: | Bring joy to shut-ins and others. |
| What: | Service opportunities for girls in grades 4 through 6. |
| When: | Every other Wednesday afternoon during the school year. |
HOMELESS MINISTRIES
| Purpose: | Support homeless Brothers and Sisters. |
| What: | Take food and worship to clients of Project Share in Darby. Provide and and pack 40 meals for clients of The Life Center of Eastern Delco. |
| When: | Project Share: Each Sunday; Life Center: 4th Monday of month. |
KIDSCLOSET
| Purpose: | Help families. |
| What: | Provide used children’s clothing and toys at an excellent price. |
| When: | Tuesdays and Saturdays: 10 am to 2 pm and other special occasions from time to time. |
MEALS FOR MEMBERS AND OTHERS
| Purpose: | Provide food for members and others. |
| What: | Frozen meals, prepared by St. Mark members, are available to other members when they are ill, recuperating from hospitalization, etc. |
| When: | As support is needed. |
MISSIONARY
| Purpose: | Spread the Good News. |
| What: | Provide financial support. |
| When: | Members provide financial contributions on their birthdays. Some members write letters and send e-mails to the missionaries. |
ST. MARK CARE PACKAGES
| Purpose: | Bring home to those far away. |
| What: | Prepare and send packages to college students and those in the military. |
| When: | At Christmas and other occasions. |
SENIOR DINNER
| Purpose: | Food/fun/fellowship for those 55+. |
| What: | Our younger members prepare and serve dinner to our senior members. |
| When: | Monthly except during July and August. |
SHUT-INS
| Purpose: | Support for shut-ins. |
| What: | Send cards and notes/make phone calls. |
| When: | Holidays and as needed. |
SOUPER BOWL
| Purpose: | Help stamp out hunger. |
| What: | Collect money, in large soup kettles, for World Hunger. |
| When: | Super Bowl Sunday. |
TRANSPORTATION
| Purpose: | Support those who cannot drive. |
| What: | Take members and others to doctor appointments, shopping, etc. |
| When: | As needed. |
TUTORING
| Purpose: | Help students learn. |
| What: | Provide tutoring in a local school and to individuals who need support. |
| When: | Weekly at the school and as needed by individuals. |
VISITATION
| Purpose: | Hospitality and support. |
| What: | Deliver altar flowers to visitors and shut-ins. Make visits to homebound individuals and those in nursing homes. |
| When: | Sundays (flowers) and as needed (visits). |