… Lent …

Lent begins with a solemn call to fasting and repentance as we begin our journey to the baptismal waters of Easter. As we hear in today’s readings, now is the acceptable time to return to the Lord. During Lent the people of God will reflect on the meaning of their baptism into Christ’s death and resurrection. The sign of ashes suggests our human mortality and frailty. What seems like an ending is really an invitation to make each day a new beginning, in which we are washed in God’s mercy and forgiveness and called to newness of life. With the cross on our brow, we long for the spiritual renewal that flows from the springtime Easter feast to come.

 

Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 15, 2026

9:45 AM … English service with bulletins on YouTube and Facebook: 

    Sunday worship booklet—Service of the Word bulletin includes the Service Music

This week’s announcements bulletin

    Children’s Sunday Bulletin (English)

12:15 AM … Servicio en vivo en español con boletines informativos:

Santa Misa del cuarto domingo de Cuaresma, 15 de marzo de 2026

Los niños's Boletín 7-12 años, 15 de marzo de 2026

Haga clic aquí para más información.

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* * Please note that this page is updated with the bulletins for all weekend services on the Friday afternoon before the Weekend services. * *

 



Bible Texts for March 15—Fourth Sunday in Lent

* 1 Samuel 16:1-13 * Psalm 23 * Ephesians 5:8-14 * John 9:1-41 *

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* THIS SUNDAY … Coffee Hour 11:00 AM *
ZOOM MEETING NUMBER: 876 2035 4511
Join Zoom Meeting at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87620354511?pwd=a1RvTXdMRnNqVUs0ell4MEhDbk4rZz09
Password is 5800.

Wednesday Lenten Services

10:30 AM … English service with bulletin on YouTube and Facebook … get all morning bulletins HERE. Soup lunch follows the morning service.

7:30 PM … Bilingual service with bulletin on YouTube and Facebook … get March 18, 2026 evening bulletin HERE.
Servicio bilingüe de los miércoles:
7:30 PM … Servicio bilingüe el 18 de marzo de 2026 Miércoles de Cuaresma con boletín en YouTube y Facebook … obtener boletín AQUÍ.

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PARENTS!!! Click HERE for Children’s “Sunday” School information and HERE to register!

Other LIVE Events:

SUNDAY 11:00 AM Children’s Sunday School (Rooms #214 and #216)
SUNDAY 11:00 AM Youth Group (Youth Room #215)
SUNDAY 11:00 AM (Spanish) First Communion Class (Room #217)
SUNDAY 11:00 AM (ENGLISH) “Watch and Pray” Ministry (Blue Room)
SUNDAY 11:00 AM (ENGLISH) COFFEE HOUR VIA ZOOM
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87620354511?pwd=a1RvTXdMRnNqVUs0ell4MEhDbk4rZz09 OR CALL +1 301 715 8592
Meeting ID: 876 2035 4511
Passcode: 5800
SUNDAY 1:30 PM Pizza Lunch in Fellowship Hall

Tuesday 7:00 PM Catechism and Ancient Christian Teaching for all (Ten-week class using Luther’s Small Catechism—in person in the sanctuary and on Zoom) * CLICK HERE FOR VIDEOS OF PREVIOUS LESSONS *
Tuesday 8:00 PM Midweek Eucharist, with optional prayers for healing

Wednesday 9:00 AM (English) Men’s Bible Study, in person in the Fellowship Hall and on Zoom (Click HERE)
** NOTE: The Men’s Bible Study Group is reading the Book of Daniel. **
Wednesday 10:00 AM (English) Prayer Group on zoom (click HERE)
Wednesday 10:15 AM (English) “Banter/connect/question the Pastor” Group on zoom (click HERE) **NEW!**
Learn more HERE …

Thursday Every Thursday of each Month, 10:30 AM Dwelling in the Word on Zoom (Click HERE) *
** NOTE: The Group is reading the Book of Matthew. ** ON CHRISTMAS BREAK UNTIL JANUARY 29TH …

Friday Every Thursday at 7:00 PM (Spanish) in the Friendship House—Tabitha circle (click here)
** NOTE: The Group is Studying the Book of Matthew. **

Saturday Every Saturday at 9:00 AM Men Share Breakfast items with 9:30 AM Book Discussion—In March we will be discussing Letter from a Birmingham Jail in honor of MLK (belated because we did not meet on Valentine’s Day). So, read the text and bring something tasty to share.

** You can find videos of all Sunday services back to 3/15/2020 on St. Mark’s YouTube page by clicking on VIDEOS and scrolling down to the date of the service you are seeking. **

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