St. Mark Lutheran Church — Snydertown

Grace and peace to you. And Happy Advent! It is during this season of Advent, which leads into Christmas, that the sanctuary of St. Mark...

Grace and peace to you. We have come to a time of year when thoughts turn toward family gatherings and holiday festivities — well,...

Grace and peace to you. I am sure I’m not alone in looking forward to November 6, the day after this election will — hopefully — be...

Grace and peace to you. Football. Farm festivals. Foliage. Pumpkin spice in everything. Yep, fall is here. While I enjoy fall —...

Grace and peace to you! Back to school! Yes, with August comes the reality that school doors will soon be opening, bells will be ringing,...

Grace and peace to you! When we think of July, many of us will think of July 4th — the day America remembers and celebrates its...

Grace and peace to you — and happy summer! Yes, it is officially summer this month! And to steal from Julie Andrews, the valley will be...

“When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from...

Christ is risen! Alleluia! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! With Easter here (as of March 31), we can now officially bring back out the...

Christ is risen! Al… Wait, we can’t say (or write, I guess) the “A” word until the end of March and Easter Sunday. Until then, we...

Grace and peace to you! When someone mentions Peter the apostle and follower of Jesus, what first comes to your mind? Do you think of...

Happy New Year! Just last month we celebrated a new year for the church with the season of Advent, and now we celebrate a new calendar...

SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE: St. Mark’s summer schedule for worship services concludes this month. The schedule through August will be the following: indoors at 10:30am on August 2 and 30; outdoors under the pavilion at 10:30am on August 9 and 23; and outdoors under the pavilion at 6pm on August 16. Don’t worry, we remind you of the time and place! Outdoor services happen, of course, weather permitting. If weather conditions or something else causes us to change anything happen

Grace and peace to you! “A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn” Those are some of the...

SUMMER OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES CONCLUDES: St. Mark’s Summer Outdoor Concert series concludes in August. On August 14, the gospel group Fishers of Men makes its debut at St. Mark. The concert begins at 6pm when the fire pit is lit. Music begins at 6:30pm. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and a few snacks to share or items you would like to cook over the fire! The concert is free. In case of rain, the concert will be held indoors. Come and enjoy a wonderful evening of mu

FOOD MINISTRY SUNDAY IS AUGUST 2: Thank you for your continued help with our food ministries! Our next Food Ministry Sunday is August 2. The Howard Food Bank accepts food donations that help keep families fed in our area. Our outdoor food pantry continues to be a great service to the community. Monetary and/or food donations of all kinds are appreciated. Checks for the Howard Food Bank may be made out to Howard Food Bank. Checks to help our food pantry may be made out to St.

NITTANY CONFERENCE POTLUCK PICNIC: Congregations from the Nittany Conference of the Allegheny Synod are having a potluck picnic dinner 4 to 7pm Saturday, August 15 at St. John’s Lutheran (216 McAllister Street, Bellefonte). You are invited to come and enjoy some food and fellowship time with your fellow Nittany Conference members! You also are invited to bring a dish to share, chair and/or blanket (there are a few picnic tables available), drinks for your group/family/frien

Grace and peace to you! On the second floor of St. Mark, as you may know, there is a board with the words, “What are you thankful for?” I...

“Next year at this time I am a more loving version of myself and the kingdom of God has come more fully in this community as a result of...

Grace and peace to you! For this space last month, I wrote about how the month of August provides a good time to rest before school year...