We are about to help Monty celebrate his retirement! Saint Markers are encouraged to mark Sunday, February 23rd (postposed from Feb. 7th due to snowy conditions) after the 11 o’clock service for a reception in Monty Freeman’s honor. The Church Council will be hosting this event to thank Monty for his 24 years at Saint Mark and to celebrate his retirement. On this note, Saint Mark will be collecting funds to present Monty with a monetary gift from Saint Mark. If you wish to donate to the fund, please send a check with “Monty” on the memo line. Please be sure to have your contribution to the church office by Friday, February 21st. A final check will be presented to him at the reception. We will miss Monty’s work, his wonderful humor and his dedication to Saint Mark but at the same time we wish him much happiness in retirement!
All are welcome!
A Reconciling in Christ Congregation
Apparently Saint Mark is pretty good at predicting the outcome of the Super Bowl. The Seahawks won in both the donation collection and the Big Game. But the real winners are the Marion-Polk Food Share (76 pounds of canned food) and Backpack Buddies ($184.78). The breakdown was: Broncos (23 pounds of canned food and $60) and Seahawks (53 pounds of food and $124.78). Thanks for all the great support. Saint Mark has been involved in the Souper Bowl of Giving in the past so it was great to resurrect this tradition.
There are a number of events for all to participate in on Thanksgiving Eve—November 27th.