Events & Seminars
If you would like to be notified by email about upcoming events and seminars, please contact biblestudy@saintmarks.ca to be included in our contact list.
Growth Groups - Binding, Biblical, Beautiful!
It is a well known
irony that the greater the number of people, the greater the prevalence of
loneliness in those people. A person can be completely unknown in a large
city, but not in a small town. We can easily feel isolated at a big party,
but hardly ever at a small dinner with friends or family. Each of us has a
basic need to be known, to have our voice heard, and to be cared for. This
can only happen in a small group.
There is one
type of learning that occurs in corporate worship, in the singing of songs, in
the shared liturgy, and in listening to a sermon. This is important and
valuable. But it is not a replacement for the type of learning that occurs in a
small group, where one is free to explore a topic in a personal way, sharing
thoughts and ideas with others and getting a personal response from other
members of the group. In a Growth Group, Christians come together around the
Word, at the very feet of God.
If you think you just might go ahead and join a Growth Group this
fall, below is a list of groups at St. Mark’s for you to consider. While each
group has the common elements of prayer, social time, and bible study, the
emphasis is different in each group. Every group has its own flavour and
operates differently from the others.
If you have a need
(around schedule, topic, group gender, location, or whatever) that is not
currently being met by any of our existing groups I humbly beg you to let me
know so I can begin praying and working on a solution for you. There will be
information and sign-up sheets available on Rally Day. Feel free to approach me
or any other Growth Group member or leader with your questions.
Your fellow missionary,
Sandy Brown
Head of Christian Education
Contact me:'905-278-2122 or
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biblestudy@saintmarks.ca
Excerpts taken from the Article submitted by Sandra Brown and printed in The Church of Saint Mark -Lutheran, September, 2009 Newsletter
Studies & Small Groups
Information on all Bible Studies or Small groups can be obtained from the Church office via Telephone or email.
SUNDAY
Prayer group meets to pray for 1 hour for the church and it's ministries.
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 Noon.
TUESDAY
Lifelight Bible Study on the Book of Mark
This Study requires preparation during the week. The study time consists of
each person sharing their own unique insights to the readings and Pastor Jeff
closes the study with an uplifting and insightful overview. For more information and to sign up
for this class contact the Church by telephone or email:
biblestudy@saintmarks.ca
WEDNESDAYS
"The Book of Isaiah."
Meets at the church from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
This is Concordia Bible Study based on the Prophet Isaiah.
THURSDAYS
"The Man of God"
This group meets in the Pastor's office at 6 a.m. Contact: Pastor Jeff Miskus at (905) 278-2122, ext. 2.
The men's group is taking a Christmas break and will resume Jan. 7th
"The Book of Joshua."
This is a co-ed group using the "Living Way" Bible Study Courses,
a Lutheran series from California
Meets at the church from 2-4 p.m.
FRIDAYS
"Mom's & Tots"
Topic: "Images of the Spirit"
This 'In-Home' group is designed to meet the needs of stay-at-home mothers.
Babysitting is provided if required.
Time:
9:30 - 11:15 a.m.