Men's Group Funds House in Uganda

The Men's group raise funds for the building of a house in Uganda for Robert Baluku and his mother, Odita.  He was one of the students St. Mark's sponsored in Kasese. Robert has since finished his studies, but he is the sole means of support for his mother who is blind.

Here are two photos of Robert with the house, and one of his mother visitng the home of a local priest. Some work remains to finish the house, inclduing plaster, windows, floors, and paint. The Men's Group raise monthly through their Prayer Dinners toward the costs of this house.

Day of Pentecost - May 27

What comes like wind and fire? Pentecost! Children made flame colored fans for Pentecost after joining in the Pentecost procession.

Vacation Bible School July 30 - August 3, 2012

Kids ages 4 - 13 join us for this summer's VBS adventure!

Daniel was way more than the guy who survived a den of hungry lions!
Travel back to Babylon and join Daniel--torn from his home and forced into the king's service. Imagine the pressure of learning a new language and culture…and the shock of discovering your best friends have been tossed into a fiery furnace. Explore exotic sights and smells in a Babylonian bazaar! Kids and adults will find that they're not much different from Daniel and his friends, who kept their faith in a faithless culture.

VBS Week is July 30 - August 3

We meet Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until Noon. Everyday we focus on a new Bible lesson, play games, make crafts, paint T-shirts, and learn songs. Snacks are provided.
Registration is open now. Fees are $35 for one child and $25 for each additional child in the same family. Registration forms are available at the church, or visit our VBS page on our website. Please note that children must be ages 4-13 as of July 2012 to register

Organ Installation

The organ is almost in. The cabinet for the wall mounted speakers is being installed this week, and we are nearing final adjustments on the organ sound. We are just beginning to explore its musical range and possibilities. St. Mark’s was able to raise funds for this effort, retiring our second mortgage, and purchasing this new instrument in the "Making a Difference" campaign last year.

Annual DOK Tea Party

Each year the Daughters of the King hold a tea party to honor those in our parish who are 80 years old and above.  Around 50 people attended and the DOK were able to serve tea and treats on an assortment of beautiful china donated by many people in the parish.

Organ Installation Has Begun

Florida Organ Works has begun to install our new organ, connecting the console to the speakers and installing the sets of speakers on the norht and south walls of the sancutary. Installation will continue for a few weeks.

Kindred Spirits at Carmel Cafe

The Kindred Spirits visited Carmel Cafe in Carrollwood last night. Their server, Ben Baylies, is also a parishioner of St. Mark's.