Recent Events at St. John's
United Church of Christ, Sabillasville, MD
Over the Last Several Months

The people of St. John's enjoy coming together for a variety of activities during the year. Check this page for recent events. You're invited to join us at Worship every Sunday at 11:15AM. Click on underlining for Youth Events, for Senior Events and for How to Help.
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Sun Nov 27 1st Sunday of Advent 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship

Wed Nov 16
     1st & 3rd Wed.
Joint Bible Study of Hebrews 7pm at St. Mark's All are Welcome


Thu Nov 17 A 2nd Bible Study 7-8:00pm at St. Mark's All are Welcome. This study of St. Peter is held Monthly with written material.

Sat Nov 19 Visit The Holocaust Museum,
Washington, D.C.

This is a Mountain Top Youth event, but everyone is welcome to come. Leaving Sabillasville at 9 a.m. Call Alisha Yocum (241-3418) for details and to sign up.

Sun Nov 20 Christ the King 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship

Mon Nov 21 Budget Meeting 7:00pm

Wed Nov 23 -
      Thu Nov 24
Pastor Comings away Please leave messages on the Church Phone

Sun Nov 13 22nd Sunday after Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship - Harvest Home Table.
     The Table will stay up through next Sunday.
Thu Nov 10 Mtn. Top Seniors 11:30AM   Thanksgiving Meal provided. This is NOT Potluck.
                  Bingo with Prizes
St. Mark's Social Hall. Enter at the rear door from the Parking Lot.
Friends, Drivers & grandkids are welcomed.
Bring something to share if you are able.

Mon Nov 07 Consistory Mtg. 7:00pm. - 1st. Monday


Sun Nov 06 Cooking for Two Shelters:
New Hope Shelter for the Homeless,
Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. Mark's Parish Hall - enter through Rear Door. A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks. Everyone is encouraged to come help.

Sun Nov 06 21st Sunday after Pentecost 08:00am Communion Service
10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship, opportunity for individual prayers during worship

Wed Nov 02
     1st & 3rd Wed.
Joint Bible Study of Hebrews 7pm at St. Mark's All are Welcome


Sun Oct 30 20th Sunday after Pentecost Cancelled due to Snow
10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship

  Catoctin Association Meeting Sheperdstown, WV. See Pastor or Terry to attend.

Sat Oct 29 Community Bingo Fun Nite
- Cancelled due to Snow
4:30 - 6:30pm at St. John's Parish Hall Free to play. Everyone invited. Includes a Light Supper.

Thu Oct 27 Mtn. Top Seniors 11:30AM   Potluck Luncheon & Bingo with Prizes
St. Mark's Social Hall. Enter at the rear door from the Parking Lot.
Friends, Drivers & grandkids are welcomed.
Bring something to share if you are able.

  Bible Night at St. Mark's 7:00 - 8:00PM Studying I Peter, "Walking the Talk."

Tue Oct 25 Meat pies will be made at the Parish Hall starting at 2 p.m. Please come - there will be a job for everyone. Large pies $7.25 Small Pies $2.25 Order ahead if you can. Call Betty Gladhill 241-3958.

Sun Oct 23 Christian Harvest Festival 3:00 - 5:00pm at Fort Ritchie Community Center with Music Program of Bluegrass Jam, Contemporary & Traditional, Worship, Fellowship and Food including a Showcase of Pies. Sponsored by Mountain Top Pastors and Churches. All are welcome. St. John's is requesting Pies for the event.

Sun Oct 23 Celebrate German Heritage 3:00pm a service and/or buffet ($15) in the Chapel at Creagerstown. Guest speaker and special music. See Viola for more information.

Sun Oct 23 19th Sunday after Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship - During worship, Viola Noffsinger and two fellow
               travelers will present their experiences from their recent
               Kenya Mission Trip.

Wed Oct 19
1st & 3rd Wed.
Joint Bible Study of Hebrews 7pm at St. Mark's All are Welcome


Sun Oct 16 18th Sunday after Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship

Sat Oct 15 Pumpkins 'n' Pizza Party Help is needed to Decorate the Hall at 9am
6:30-8:30pm at St. Mark's Hall. Enter by the Rear Door. Music, games, craft, costume judging, piņatas. Must be at least 3rd Grade to stay alone. The Community is welcome to attend. Call either church to help decorate or to have your name put on a joint Youth Group mailing list.

Sun Oct 09 17th Sunday after Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship

Sat Oct 08 &
     Sun Oct 9
Fall Fest & Car Show Sabillasville School


Mon Oct 03 Consistory Mtg. 7:00pm. - 1st. Monday

Sun Oct 02 16th Sunday after Pentecost 08:00am Communion Service
10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Communion Service (1st Sunday) Click for Details, opportunity for individual prayers during worship

  Cooking for Two Shelters:
New Hope Shelter for the Homeless,
Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. Mark's Parish Hall - enter through Rear Door. A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks. Everyone is encouraged to come help.

Thu Sep 29 A second Bible Study 7:00 - 8:00pm at St. Mark's. This Study will meet monthly and will have written material.

Tue Sep 27 to
    Thu Sep 29

Pastor Comings on Vacation Please leave Messages on the Church Phone

Sun Sep 25 15th Sunday after Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship

Fri Sep 23
- Sat Sep 24
Mountain Top Youth Activity Supper, S'mores, Bonfire, Games, Worship, and Sleepover at Willard Pavilion behind St. John's church. Come to all or part of this event. Must have a signed Permission Slip. Click for Permission Slip

Thu Sep 22 Mtn. Top Seniors 11:30AM   Potluck Luncheon & Bingo with Prizes
St. Mark's Social Hall. Enter at the rear door from the Parking Lot.
Friends, Drivers & grandkids are welcomed.
Bring something to share if you are able.

Wed Sep 21 Joint Bible Study of Hebrews 7pm at St. Mark's All are Welcome

Sun Sep 18 14th Sunday after Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship

Sat Sep 17 Peach Festival St. Mark's from 9:00am - 2:00pm. Sandwiches, French Fries, Soups, Peach Desserts, Ice Cream, Bake table, and "Albert's Yard Sale". Eat in or carry out! Norma Hahn invites donations of your items (except clothing).

  10th Anniversary of 9-11-2001 We will always remember: The Twin Towers, The Pentagon, and Shanksville, PA.

Sun Sep 11 13th Sunday after Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship

  Anniversary Service of 9-11-2001 2p.m. Fort Ritchie Community Center, sponsored by Mountain Top Pastors.

Wed Sep 07 Joint Bible Study of Hebrews 7pm at St. Mark's All are Welcome

Tue Sep 06 Consistory Mtg. 6:30pm. - Note Time & Day Change. Any member of St. John's can attend. St. John's insurance policy to be discussed.

Sun Sep 04 12th Sunday after Pentecost 08:00am Communion Service
10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship

  Cooking for Two Shelters:
New Hope Shelter for the Homeless,
Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. John's Parish Hall. A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks. Everyone is encouraged to come help.

Sun Aug 28 11th Sunday after Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Outdoor Service at Willard Pavilion
Followed by Potluck Picnic. Sandwiches, Ice Cream and Beverages will be provided. Kids' Club and Sunday School will be at the regular time at the church. INVITE SOMEONE to this special worship service!

Thu Aug 25 Mtn. Top Seniors 11:30AM   Potluck Luncheon & Bingo with Prizes
St. Mark's Social Hall. Enter at the rear door from the Parking Lot.
Friends, Drivers & grandkids are welcomed.
Bring something to share if you are able.

Sun Aug 21 10th Sunday after Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship

Sat Aug 20 The Sabillasville Community Picnic
sponsored by St. John's UCC
Will be held at Willard Pavilion beginning at 3 p.m.
There will be Sandwiches, French Fries, Soup, Drinks, Ice Cream and Pie. Games for the kids, Raffles, Cruise-In of Vintage and Classic vehicles and Music by Dave Snader. Items needed for bake table:
  Rice Krispie Squares,Brownies, Cakes, etc. Much help is needed!!! Bring an OLD tool, small machine, or kitchen utensil to display at the picnic and receive free special hand made ice cream. Donations for items to be raffled are also welcome. Suggestions: Gift cards, a new item you don't plan to use, a craft item made by you, etc.

Thu Aug 18 Mtn. Top Seniors 11:30AM   Potluck Luncheon
Bingo with Prizes
St. Mark's Social Hall - Enter at the rear door from the Parking Lot.
Friends, Drivers & grandkids are welcomed.
Bring something to share if you are able.

Wed Aug 17 Joint Bible Study of Hebrews 7pm at St. Mark's All are Welcome

Sun Aug 14 9th Sunday after Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship

Sat Aug 13 Annual Jacob's Church Festival

From 3-8 p.m.

Mon Aug 08 Confirmation Study

6pm.

Sun Aug 07 8th Sunday after Pentecost 08:00am Communion Service
10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship

  Cooking for Two Shelters:
New Hope Shelter for the Homeless,
Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. John's Parish Hall. A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks. Everyone is encouraged to come help.

Wed Aug 03 Joint Bible Study of Hebrews 7pm at St. Mark's All are Welcome

Mon Aug 01 Consistory Mtg. (1st. Monday)

7pm.

Sun Jly 31 7th Sunday after Pentecost 08:00am Communion Service
10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship

Mon - Fri
Jly 25 - 29
Vacation Bible School
at St. John's
6:15-8:30 p.m. daily. Will you help? Please see Jim, Viola, or the Pastor. "Inside Out, Upside Down on Main Street - the Parables of Jesus." Classes available for preschool thru 7th grade. Adult assistance is needed and encouraged. Cash donations can be placed in the collection plate along with the number of your envelope. Help is requested to set up next Sunday afternoon. If you want to help, there will be a spot for you.

Sun Jly 24 6th Sunday after Pentecost 08:00am Communion Service
10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship

Thu Jly 21 Mtn. Top Seniors 11:30AM   Potluck Luncheon
Bingo with Prizes
Held at Pen Mar Park - CANCELLED DUE TO HEAT
Friends, Drivers & grandkids are welcomed.
Bring something to share if you are able and $1 or $2 towards the Pavilion rental if you can.
Enter at the rear door from the Parking Lot.

Wed Jly 20 Joint Bible Study of Hebrews 7pm at St. Mark's All are Welcome

Mon Jly 18 Confirmation Instruction 5:30pm, at St. John's

Sun Jly 17 5th Sunday after Pentecost 08:00am Communion Service
10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

Sat Jly 16 Ice Cream Social and Book Sale Inside and Outside BRS Library Beginning at 9 a.m. BOOKS, Games, Food, Plant Sale, Magic Show, Good Music (Wayne Band, Rich Fehle and Our Youth Have Talent).
Book Signings by local authors (Joan Fry will be there).

Fri Jly 15 -
        Sun July 17
Mountain Top Youth Tent Camping Caledonia State Park. Fri 6pm Supper July 15 through Sun Breakfast July 17. Games, hiking, swimming, crafts, movie, Campfire Church, lots of good fun & games. Do you need a Tent? Day Visitors are welcome or for Sat evening especially. Anyone under 18 must have a Permission Slip. Click for Permission Slip & Information Packet Must be over 3rd Grade to go alone. The cost is $5. Chaperones for Sat. night are needed.

Mon Jly 11 Confirmation Instruction 5:30pm, at St. John's

Sun Jly 10 4th Sunday after Pentecost 08:00am Communion Service
10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship

  Cooking for Two Shelters:
New Hope Shelter for the Homeless,
Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. John's Parish Hall. A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks. Everyone is encouraged to come help.

Wed Jly 06 Joint Bible Study of Hebrews 7pm at St. Mark's All are Welcome

Tue Jly 05 Consistory Mtg. (1st. Monday)

7pm.

Sun Jly 03 3rd Sunday after Pentecost 08:00am Communion Service
10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Communion Service

Sun May 29 6th Sunday Easter 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

Thu May 26 Mtn. Top Seniors 11:30AM   Potluck Luncheon
Bingo with Prizes
Held at St. Mark's Social Hall.
Friends, Drivers & grandkids are welcomed.
Bring something to share if you are able.
Enter at the rear door from the Parking Lot.

Sun May 22 5th Sunday Easter 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

Sun May 15 4th Sunday Easter 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

  CANCELLED due to Weather: Youth Activity - Hike & Picnic Meet at St. Mark's at 12:30 and then off to Codorus Park near Hanover. There will be one meal - lunch - grilled there about 1:15. Picnic, paddleboats, hiking, disc golf, etc. Pray for good weather! Chaperones and grill people are needed. If you need a ride or directions, see Pastor Comings or Terry. See Pastor Comings to add to or update the youth mailing list.

Sun May 08 3rd Sunday Easter 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service with a mini-Hymn Sing

Sat May 07 Celebration of Mrs. Naomi Waynant's 100th birthday

At St. John's Parish Hall from 1 - 3:30

Thu May 05 Mountain Top Pastors

9am Meeting at St. Mark's

Wed May 04 Make-up of snowed-out Lenten studies at St. Mark's. 7pm

Supper provided. Serving in the Congregation & Witnessing/Reaching Out.

Mon May 02 Consistory Mtg. (1st. Monday)

7pm.

Sun May 01 2nd Sunday of Easter 08:00am Communion Service
10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Communion Service

  Cooking for Two Shelters:
New Hope Shelter for the Homeless,
Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. John's Parish Hall. A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks. Everyone is encouraged to come help.

Sat Apr 30 Spring Catoctin Association Meeting at Manchester (Carroll County) with workshops. Central Atlantic Conference Annual Meeting will be held June 10-12 at the University of Delaware. See bulletin board for details.

Thu Apr 28 Mtn. Top Seniors 11:30AM   Potluck Luncheon
Bingo with Prizes
Held at St. Mark's Social Hall.
Friends, Drivers & grandkids are welcomed.
Bring something to share if you are able.
Enter at the rear door from the Parking Lot.

Sun Apr 24 Easter   6:30am Sunrise Service (Indoors) followed by
             Breakfast at St. Mark's
10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Easter Communion Service

Sat Apr 23 Easter Egg Hunt 10am at St. John's

Fri Apr 22 Good Friday Service of Shadows 7:30pm at St. John's U.C.C. Experiencing the Death of Jesus on the Cross.

Thu Apr 21 Maundy Thursday Service 6:30pm St. Mark's A simple supper will be provided with worship and around the table communion in the style of the Upper Room.

Sun Apr 17 Palm Sunday 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

Wed Apr 13 Mid-Week Gathering at St.John's 6:30pm Soup, Bread, etc. provided
7:00pm Program - " Making Disciples, Being Disciples" The subjects will be - Who is God? Where is God in my life? Sharing My Faith with Others, and Being and Making Disciples. Video, Discussion All are welcomed

Sun Apr 10 5th Sunday in Lent 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

Sun Apr 03 New Worship Opportunity   8:00am Communion Service
1st. Sunday of the Month for Apr - July This is being done to see how many might prefer an earlier Service. Please see Pastor Comings if you have questions or concerns.

Sun Apr 03 4th Sunday in Lent 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

  Cooking for Two Shelters:
New Hope Shelter for the Homeless,
Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. John's Parish Hall. A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks. Everyone is encouraged to come help.

Wed Mar 30 Mid-Week Gathering at St.John's 6:30pm Soup, Bread, etc. provided
7:00pm Program - " Making Disciples, Being Disciples" The subjects will be - Who is God? Where is God in my life? Sharing My Faith with Others, and Being and Making Disciples. Video, Discussion All are welcomed

Wed Apr 06 Mid-Week Gathering at St.Mark's 6:30pm Soup, Bread, etc. provided
7:00pm Program - " Making Disciples, Being Disciples" The subjects will be - Who is God? Where is God in my life? Sharing My Faith with Others, and Being and Making Disciples. Video, Discussion All are welcomed

Mon Apr 04 Consistory Mtg. (1st. Monday)

7pm.

Mon Mar 28 Food Distribution There will be a truckload of food and supplies parked beside the Cascade American Legion for anyone who is in need. If you can use this kind of assistance, you are welcome. All items are being furnished by a private donor

Sun Mar 27 3rd Sunday in Lent 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

Sat Mar 26 Community Bingo Fun Nite At St. John's Parish Hall from 4:30-6:30. Light supper provided. Everyone invited.

Thu Mar 24 Mtn. Top Seniors 11:30AM   Potluck Luncheon
Bingo with Prizes
Held at St. Mark's Social Hall.
Friends, Drivers & grandkids are welcomed.
Bring something to share if you are able.
Enter at the rear door from the Parking Lot.

Wed Mar 23 Mid-Week Gathering at St. Mark's 6:30pm Soup, Bread, etc. provided
7:00pm Program - " Making Disciples, Being Disciples" The subjects will be - Who is God? Where is God in my life? Sharing My Faith with Others, and Being and Making Disciples. Video, Discussion All are welcomed

Sun Mar 20 2nd Sunday in Lent 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service - Prayers for Health and other concerns. An opportunity to be prayed for individually.

Sat Mar 19 3rd Annual Community Spring Fair At Fort Ritchie Community Center to benefit the Amanda Bowders Memorial Garden.

Fri Mar 18 -
Sat Mar 19

Overnight lock-in at St. John's St. Patrick says "It's gonna be a zoo in here!" Lock-In starts at 6:30pm at St. John's Parish Hall Must have a signed Permission Slip. Click for Permission Slip May bring a friend. May come for part of the event or sack out all night. Must be 3rd Grade or Older to stay alone. Brave Adults needed. Event includes: games, movies, crafts, ping pong, midnite Church, pizza

Wed Mar 16 Mid-Week Gathering at St.John's 6:30pm Soup, Bread, etc. provided
7:00pm Program - " Making Disciples, Being Disciples" The subjects will be - Who is God? Where is God in my life? Sharing My Faith with Others, and Being and Making Disciples. Video, Discussion All are welcomed

Sun Mar 13 1st Sunday in Lent 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

Wed Mar 9 Ash Wednesday Service Lent begins with Joint Ash Wednesday Service at St. Mark's
Potluck Feast at 6:30pm followed by Communion with Cross of Ashes at 7:30pm.

Mon Mar 07 Consistory Mtg. (1st. Monday)

7pm.

Sun Mar 06 Transfiguration of Our Lord 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

  Cooking for Two Shelters:
New Hope Shelter for the Homeless,
Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. John's Parish Hall. A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks. Everyone is encouraged to come help.

Fri Mar 04 World Day of Prayer Service Mt. Zion Church at 7 p.m. The subject this year is the country of Chile.

Wed Mar 02 Joint Bible Study 7pm at St. Mark's

Sun Feb 27 8th Sunday after Epiphany 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

  Congregational Mtg A short meeting following worship to expenditures for improvements to the Parish Hall

Mon Feb 21 Practice for World Day of Prayer 6:30pm at Mt. Zion Church.

Sun Feb 20 7th Sunday after Epiphany 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

  Making decorations for the lock-in After church - approx. 12:45pm, at St. John's. Lunch provided. Lock-In theme - "It's a Zoo." Bring any zoo animal patterns

Wed Feb 16 Joint Bible Study 7pm at St. Mark's

Tue Feb 14 Confirmation Classes Will begin.

Sun Feb 13 6th Sunday after Epiphany 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

    THANKS to those who helped with and participated in the youth group sponsored Valentine Movie Night.

Sat Feb 12 A Valentine Movie Night 6:30pm at St. Mark's. A joint Mountain Top Youth group event. Fresh popcorn, candy, and other movie-type snacks provided. Cost for admission is an item or cash for Help Hotline food bank. Bring friends, neighbors, relatives or anyone else you can think of. Please get your "ticket" by February 11 so food can be provided accordingly but you're still welcome at the door.

Mon Feb 07 Consistory Mtg. (1st. Monday)

7pm.

Sun Feb 06 5th Sunday after Epiphany 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

  Cooking for Two Shelters:
New Hope Shelter for the Homeless,
Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. John's Parish Hall. A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks. Everyone is encouraged to come help.

Wed Feb 02 Joint Bible Study 7pm at St. Mark's

Fri Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services 3pm St. John's informal Service with communion
6pm St. John's traditional Candelight Communion Service
8pm St. Mark's traditional Candelight Communion Service
EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT ALL THREE SERVICES


Thu Dec 16 Mtn. Top Seniors 11:30AM   Potluck Luncheon
Bingo with Prizes
Held at St. Mark's Social Hall.
Friends, Drivers & grandkids are welcomed.
Bring something to share if you are able.
Enter at the rear door from the Parking Lot.

Sat Dec 11 Ft. Ritchie Christmas Bazaar - CANCELLED St. Mark's will have a Bake Table

Sun Nov 28 1st Sunday of Advent 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

Sun Nov 21 Last Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

  Praisefest at Hawley Memorial at 6:30 p.m. St. Mark's choir is singing. You are invited to sing with them. They will be singing The Butterfly Song and Blessed Be Your Name (from VBS). Kids are needed.

Thu Nov 18 Mtn. Top Seniors 11:30AM   Turkey Dinner proved. You bring Dessert
Bingo with Prizes
Held at St. Mark's Social Hall.
Friends, Drivers & grandkids are welcomed.

Wed Nov 17 Joint Bible Study 7pm at St. Mark's

Sun Nov 14 25th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

Sun Nov 07 24th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

  Cooking for Two Shelters:
New Hope Shelter for the Homeless,
Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. John's Parish Hall. A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks. Everyone is encouraged to come help.

Sat Nov 06 Mountaintop Community Fall Fair and Art Showcase 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Blue Ridge Fire Hall. *Bring a collectible for appraisal by our experts ($5/item). *Good food prepared by Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue Company. *Music by Local singer and songwriter, Rich Fehle. *Church Bake Sales. *Proceeds benefit the Amanda Bowders Memorial Community Garden Fund.

Wed Nov 03 Joint Bible Study 7pm at St. Mark's

Mon Nov 01 Consistory Mtg. (1st. Monday)

7pm.

Sun Oct 31 23rd Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

  St. Mark's Lutheran 9:15am Worship Service, including a special Hymn Sing
10:30 "Sunshine Diner" - a special coffee hr as part of our "Remebering Albert Hahn"


Sat Oct 30 Community Bingo Community Bingo at St. John's Parish Hall (separate building just off Rt 550 on Harbaugh Valley Rd) from 4:30-6:30. Free to play and eat. Light Supper provided. Bring an item for the local food bank if you can. This is not a fund raiser, just FUN!

Thu Oct 28 Mtn Top Seniors Mtg. 11:30AM at St. Mark's. Lunch followed by Bingo.
(Details)

Sun Oct 24 22nd Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

  Rehearsals for the Sunday School
Christmas Program

Rehearsal are every Sunday 6-8 p.m. Donna and Mike need helpers. Snacks needed.

  Fall Harvest Festival Fall Harvest Festival sponsored by Mountain Top area churches from 3-5 p.m. featuring a variety of music and dessert. Churches are encouraged to bring pies to share.

Sat Oct 23 Pumpkins 'n' Pizza Party 6:30-8:30pm Music, games, craft, costume judging, piņatas. Must be at least 3rd Grade to stay alone. Call either church to help decorate.

  Catoctin Association Spring Meeting  

Wed Oct 20 Joint Bible Study 7pm at St. Mark's

Sun Oct 17 21st Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

Sat Oct 16 St. John's will sell food for the public
sale at the home of the late Dick Fox
Lots of help will be needed to prepare for and to serve food on the day of the sale. Sale of personal property begins at 10 a.m., property will be offered at 1 p.m.

Tues Oct 12 Making Meat Pies to Sell 2pm until finished. Large Pies $7 Small Pies $2.50 Lots of help will be needed.

Sun Oct 10 20th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Communion Service

Sat Oct 09
& Sun Oct 10
ColorFest weekend St. Mark's will have a bake table at Sabillasville Elementary School.

Wed Oct 06 Joint Bible Study 7pm at St. Mark's

Mon Oct 4 Consistory Mtg. (1st. Monday)

7pm.

Sun Oct 03 19th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

  Cooking for Two Shelters:
New Hope Shelter for the Homeless,
Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. John's Parish Hall. A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks. Everyone is encouraged to come help.

Sun Sept 26 18th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

Fri, Sept 24
- Sat Sept 25
Mountain Top Youth Bonfire &
    Camp-over
At Willard Pavilion. Friday supper and Saturday breakfast will be provided as well as games, snacks, talk and devotions. Anyone under 18 must have a Permission Slip. Click for Permission Slip Come for part or all. Everyone is welcome!

Thu Sept 23 Mtn Top Seniors Mtg. 11:30AM at St. Mark's. Lunch followed by Bingo.
(Details)

Sun Sept 19 17th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service - There will be an opportunity to be for individually for health or any other concern during worship.

Sat Sept 18 St. Mark's Peach Festival 9:00am -2:00pm. Soups, sandwiches, French fries, desserts, bake table, yard sale at St. Mark's

Wed Sept 15 Joint Bible Study 7pm at St. Mark's

Sun Sept 12 16th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

Tue Sept 7 Consistory Mtg. (changed from 1st. Monday due to Labor Day Holiday)

7pm.

Sun Sept 05 15th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

  Cooking for Two Shelters:
New Hope Shelter for the Homeless,
Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. Mark's Parish Hall. A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks. Everyone is encouraged to come help. Good news - The Ausherman Foundation will match gifts to Hope Alive! dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000 until October 1.

Wed Sept 01 Joint Bible Study 7pm at St. Mark's

Sun Aug 29 14th Sunday of Pentecost St. John's Outdoor Service, Willard Pavilion
11:15am Worship Service, meal to follow. Bring a Dish to Share!

10:00 Sunday School / Kids' Club in the Church
Thu Aug 26 Mtn Top Seniors Mtg. 11:30AM at St. Mark's. Lunch followed by Bingo.
(Details)

Sun Aug 22 13th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

Sat Aug 21 Sabillasville Communnity Picnic Willard Pavilion from 3 p.m. Soup, sandwiches, French fries, cold drinks, ice cream and pie, Bake Sale, music, Moon Bounce and games for the kids. Come and bring your neighbors. Dave Snader will provide musical entertainment.

Wed Aug 18 Joint Bible Study 7pm at St. Mark's

Sun Aug 15 12th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

  Bike 'n' Hike The C&O Canal Hike the C&O Canal to Fort Frederick for a picnic

Fri Aug 13 See The Ten Commandments St. Mark's 7:00pm Spsonsored by Joint Bible Study

Sun Aug 08 11th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service

Mon Aug 02 Consistory Mtg. (1st. Monday)

7pm.

Sun Aug 01 10th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids' Club
11:15am Worship Service
Special congregational meeting immediately following worship.The subject will be making repairs to the Parish Hall.
July 26 - 30 Vacation Bible School 6:15 - 8:30pm At St. John's. A joint project of St. Mark's and St. John's Classes are pre-school to 7th Grade. This year's Director is Tess Hahn. Lets guarantee her lots of help with donations of snacks, teaching assistance and our presence. The theme is "Joseph in Egypt" Volunteers needed. Donations to help with VBS expenses are appreciated.

Sun July 25 9th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

Sun July 18 8th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

Fri July 16 -
        Sun July 18
Mountain Top Youth Tent Camping Caledonia State Park. Fri 6pm Supper July 16 through Sun Breakfast July 18. Games, hiking, swimming, crafts, movie, Campfire Church, lots of good fun & games. Do you need a Tent? Day Visitors are welcome or for Sat evening especially. Anyone under 18 must have a Permission Slip. Click for Permission Slip & Information Packet Must be over 3rd Grade to go alone. Chaperones for Sat. night are needed.

Sun July 11 7th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

DIFFERENT DAY Cooking for Two Shelters:
New Hope Shelter for the Homeless,
Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. John's Parish Hall (Change of Location) A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks. Everyone is encouraged to come help.

Mon July 05 Consistory Mtg. - 1st. Monday 7pm.

Sun July 4 6th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

Sun June 27 5th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

  Ecumenical Worship Service 10am Service will be held at Fort Ritchie as part of the Mountaintop Heritage Days.

Sat June 26 &
Sun June 27
The fifth annual Mountain Top Heritage Days at Fort Ritchie Begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday with a parade from the BRS Library. Fireworks at dusk on Saturday! St. John's will be selling French Fries and Lemonade. Ask everyone to help - family members will enjoy it. There will be helicopter rides, canoe rides, and historic bus tours. Joan Fry's, Part 2 Plus of The State Sanatorium at Sabillasville will be on sale there for $15.

Sun June 20 4th Sunday of Pentecost, Men pick Hymns for Fathers' Day 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

Thu June 17 Mtn Top Seniors Mtg. 11:30AM at St. Mark's. Lunch followed by Bingo.
(Details)

Wed June 16 Joint Bible Study 7pm at St. Mark's

Tuesday, June 15 Roll 'n' Bowl 6:30pm Beginning with picnic at Red Run Park, Rouzerville, PA. Picnic and then across the street to bowl. Burgers, Dogs, Plates & Drinks provided. Bring a food item to share. You may come along to just watch. $6 for two ten pins games and shoes. Skating is $1.

Sun June 13 3rd Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

Sat June 12 Reunion & Dinner for alumni of the Old Sabillasville School Reservations must be made. Flyer on table.


  Strawberry Festival at St. Mark's 9am - 2pm; soups, sandwiches, French fries, desserts, bake table and Albert's yard sale.

Fri June 11 -
     Sun June 13
Annual Central Atlantic
Conference Meeting
See Bulletin Board for details


Mon June 07 Consistory Mtg. (1st. Monday) 7pm.

Sun June 6 2nd Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

  Cooking for Two Shelters:
New Hope Shelter for the Homeless,
Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. John's Parish Hall (Change of Location) A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks. Everyone is encouraged to come help.

Sun May 30 1st Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

Thu May 27 Mtn Top Seniors Mtg. 11:30AM at St. Mark's. Lunch followed by Bingo.
(Details)

Wed May 26 Joint Bible Study 7pm at St. Mark's

Sun May 23 Day of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

 

Bike 'n' Hike RAINED OUT. HOPE TO RESCHEDULE IN AUGUST. Meet at St. Mark's and then off to C&O Canal. For young people and young at heart. Ends with a picnic. Transport vehicles for bikes, grill masters, adult chaperones are needed. Please see Terry or the Pastor.

Sun May 16 7th Sunday of Easter 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

 

Magic Show St. John's will host a Magic Show by John Carrington at 6 p.m. FREE! Live animals, ventriloquist, juggling, balloons, comedy, tricks, puppets, and snacks!!! Everyone is invited.

Sun May 9 6th Sunday of Easter 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

Sat May 8 St. Mark's Bake Table Ft. Ritchie

Wed May 5 Joint Bible Study 7pm at St. Mark's

Mon May 3 Consistory Mtg. (1st. Monday) 7pm.

Sun May 2 5th Sunday of Easter 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

  Cooking for Two Shelters:
New Hope Shelter for the Homeless,
Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. John's Parish Hall (Change of Location) A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks. Everyone is encouraged to come help.

Sat May 1 Spring Meeting of Catoctin Assoc. Clear Spring, MD If you can go, please see The Pastor or Lyman.

Thu Apr 29 VBS Mtg. 6:30pm This year's Director is Tess Hahn. Lets guarantee her lots of help with donations of snacks, teaching assistance, cash and our presence. Remember VBS is July 26 - 30.

Sun Apr 25 4th Sunday of Easter 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

Thu Apr 22 Mtn Top Seniors Mtg. 11:30AM at St. Mark's. Lunch followed by Bingo.
(Details)

Wed Apr 21 Joint Bible Study 7pm at St. Mark's

Sun Apr 18 3rd Sunday of Easter 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

Sun Apr 11 2nd Sunday of Easter 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

  Cooking for Two Shelters: New Hope
Shelter for the Homeless, Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. Mark's A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks. Everyone is encouraged to come help.

Sat Apr 10 "Pizza with Jesus"
Informal Worship As Jesus ate and
discussed Scripture, so will we.

5:00 - 6:00pm at St. Mark's All ages welcome. Bring your questions. There will be something for the non-Pizza People.

Wed Apr 07 Joint Bible Study 7pm at St. Mark's

Mon Apr 05 Consistory Mtg. 7pm.

Sun Apr 04 Easter Sunday 6:30am St. Mark's Sunrise Service - Held Inside, followed by Breakfast (no 9:15 Service)
10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Easter Communion Service Click for Details

Sat Apr 03 Egg Hunt 10:00am St. John's with craft and snack - rain or shine.
The egg hunt will be followed by a snack and making a Christian craft in the Parish Hall. Small wrapped candy and plastic eggs are requested. Please let Pastor Janet know if you can help.

Fri Apr 02 Good Friday Service of Shadows 7:30pm St. John's Walk with Jesus to the Cross.

Thu Apr 01 Maundy Thursday Service 6:30pm St. Mark's A simple supper will be provided with worship and around the table communion.

Sun Mar 28 Palm Sunday 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

Sat Mar 27 Spring Community Bingo Fun Nite 4:30-6:30 at St. John's Parish Hall. Turn off Harbaugh Valley Rd off Rt 550 Small 1 story building on left. Everyone welcome, free to play, prizes, light supper. Not a fund raiser!

Thu Mar 25 Mtn Top Seniors Mtg. 11:30AM at St. Mark's. Lunch followed by Bingo.
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Wed Mar 24 Lenten Services 7pm St. John's "Seeing Jesus on Luke's Radar Screen"

Sun Mar 21 5th Sunday in Lent 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

Fri Mar 19 - Sat Mar 20 The Lock-In
St. Patrick says, "Blast Off! God's
Amazing Universe"
Held at St. John's Parish Hall. Starts 6:30pm with Supper. Must have signed Permission Slips, when they are dropped off. Click for Permission Slip May stay for less than overnight. See Pastor Janet or Terry Gift. Lock-In will include music, crafts, games, movies, talk, ping pong, snacks, midnight church and pizza at 1 a.m. Invite friends. Adult chaperones are needed and help to clean up Saturday morning.

Wed Mar 17 Lenten Services 7pm St. Mark's "Seeing Jesus on Luke's Radar Screen"

Sun Mar 14 4th Sunday in Lent 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service - Mini Hymn Sing during Worship

  Cash Bingo
Fort Richie Community Center
12:30pm sponsored by One Mountain Foundation to benefit Help Hotline, our local foodbank. For tickets for special prizes, bring canned or dry goods, paper products, etc.

Wed Mar 10 Lenten Services 7pm St. John's "Seeing Jesus on Luke's Radar Screen"

Sun Mar 07 3rd Sunday in Lent 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service - Girl Scout Sunday,
Thanks to all the Girl Scouts and their Leaders for building faith and helpfulness in our Community

  Cooking for Two Shelters: New Hope
Shelter for the Homeless, Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. Mark's A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks. Everyone is encouraged to come help.

Fri Mar 05 World Day of Prayer Service 7pm Germantown Bethel Church

Wed Mar 03 Lenten Services 7pm St. Mark's "Seeing Jesus on Luke's Radar Screen"

Mon Mar 01 Consistory Mtg. 7pm.

Mon Mar 01 Rehearsal for World Day of Prayer at Germantown Bethel. Anyone who knows the "Critter Song" Please come! 6:30pm.

Sun Feb 21 Cabin Fever Breakout 3-5:30pm Choice of several activities: make "Thinking of You" Crafts, Soup & Cookies for Shut-ins & others. Card Games etc. Ends with Spaghetti Supper. Adult help welcome. RSVP to Pastor Comings would be helpful.

Sun Jan 31 4th Sunday After Epiphany 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

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Scriptures for this week (February 1)
Monday 1 Kings 17:8-16; Tuesday Luke 2:22-40; Wednesday 1 Corinthians 14:13-25; Thursday Isaiah 6:1-8; Friday Psalm 138; Saturday 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Sunday (Feb 07) Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11


Sun Jan 24 3rd Sunday After Epiphany 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

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Scriptures for this week (January 25)
Monday Galatians 1:1-24; Tuesday Jeremiah 36:1-10; Wednesday Jeremiah 36:27-32; Thursday Jeremiah 4:1-10; Friday Psalm 71:1-6; Saturday 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Sunday (Jan 31) Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30


Sun Jan 24
DATE CHANGE
Sabillasville Cinema 2:30pm St. Mark's Lutheran Social Hall Enter through Rear Door Snow Date will be January 31.

Wed Jan 20 Joint Bible Study 7pm St. Mark's Social Hall Everyone is welcomed to our study of the Book of Exodus. Bring your favorite Bible.

Sun Jan 17 2nd Sunday After Epiphany 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

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Scriptures for this week (January 18)
Monday Matthew 16:13-19; Tuesday Isaiah 54:1-8; Wednesday Song of Solomon 4:1-8; Thursday Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Friday Psalm 19; Saturday 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Sunday Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21
Thu Jan 14 Mtn Top Seniors Mtg. NO SENIOR LUNCHES ARE SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY & FEBRUARY (Details)

Sun Jan 10 Baptism of Our Lord 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

Annual Congregational Meeting followed by Potluck Supper

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Scriptures for this week (January 11)
Monday Ephesians 6:10-17; Tuesday 1 John 5:13-21; Wednesday Luke 11:33-36; Thursday Isaiah 62:1-5; Friday Psalm 35:5-10; Saturday 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Sunday (Jan 17) Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11


Wed Jan 06 Joint Bible Study 7pm St. Mark's Social Hall Everyone is welcomed to our study of the Book of Exodus. Bring your favorite Bible.

Mon Jan 04 Consistory Mtg. 7pm.

Sun Jan 03 2nd Sunday of Christmas 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

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Scriptures for this week (January 4)
Monday Jeremiah 31:7-14; Tuesday Isaiah 19:60:1-6; Wednesday Matthew 2:1-12; Thursday Isaiah 43:1-7; Friday Psalm 29; Saturday Acts 8:14-17; Sunday (Jan 10) Isaiah 43:1-7; Isaiah Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22


  Cooking for Two Shelters: New Hope
Shelter for the Homeless, Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. Mark's A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks. Everyone is encouraged to come help.

Sun Dec 27 1st Sunday of Christmas 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am A Service of Scripture Lessons and Carols

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Scriptures for this week (December 28)
Monday Matthew 2:13-18; Tuesday John 21:20-25; Wednesday Psalm 148; Thursday Colossians 3:12-17; Friday Luke 2:15-21; Saturday Ephesians 1:3-14; Sunday (Jan 03) Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14; John 1:1-18


Wed. Dec. 24 Joint Christmas Eve Service 3:00pm St. Mark's Shorter Informal Service Children are always welcome

Wed. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 6:00pm Children are always welcome

Wed. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service 8:00pm St. Mark's Carols & Communion. Children are always welcome
Dec. 22, 23 & 24th

Live Nativity Scene St. John's Church, See Sharon Burd for Times

Sun Dec 20 Christmas Caroling - POSTPONED
DUE TO SNOW
Meet 4:30pm at St. John's Allow 3hrs for Caroling to Shut-Ins. Permission Slips needed to ride with non-Family. Refreshments to follow.

Sun Dec 20 4th Sunday of Advent - CANCELLED
DUE TO SNOW
10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service
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Scriptures for this week (December 21)
Monday Colossians 1:15-20; Tuesday Romans 8:18-21; Wednesday Isaiah 42:14-21; Thursday Luke 2:1-14; Friday Psalm 96; Saturday Acts 6:1-7; 7:51-60; Sunday (December 27) 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52


Wed Dec 16 Joint Bible Study 7pm St. Mark's Social Hall Everyone is welcomed to our study of the Book of Exodus. Bring your favorite Bible.
Sun Dec 13 3rd Sunday of Advent 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

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Scriptures for this week (December 13)
Monday Hebrews 13:7-17; Tuesday Acts 28:23-31 Wednesday Luke 7:31-35; Thursday Micah 5:2-5a; Friday Luke 1:46b-55; Saturday Hebrews 10:5-10; Sunday (December 20) Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 1:46b-55; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45


Sat Dec 12 Christmas Present Shopping & Wrapping Meet 10am at St. Mark's. We'll go to Rouzerville WalMart. Wrap Presents, Make Cards Come Help!

Thu Dec 10 Mtn Top Youth Cookie Baking 4:00pm St. Mark's Bake cookies for Food Bank and Hoffman Homse

Thu Dec 10 Mtn Top Seniors Mtg. 11:30AM at St. Mark's. Lunch followed by Bingo.
NO SENIOR LUNCHES ARE SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY & FEBRUARY (Details)
Mon Dec 07 Consistory Mtg. 7pm.

Sun Dec 06 2nd Sunday of Advent 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

  Cooking for Two Shelters: New Hope
Shelter for the Homeless, Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. Mark's A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks. Everyone is encouraged to come help.

Sat Dec 05 Kids Club Dinner Theatre, 5pm Theme: Meeting the Needs of Others

Wed Dec 02 Joint Bible Study 7pm St. Mark's Social Hall Everyone is welcomed to our study of the Book of Exodus. Bring your favorite Bible.

Sun Nov 29 1st Sunday of Advent 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

Sun Nov 22 Christ the King Sunday 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

  Praise Fest at Hawley Memorial at 6:30 p.m. Service

Wed Nov 18 Joint Bible Study 7pm St. Mark's Social Hall Everyone is welcomed to our study of the Book of Exodus. Bring your favorite Bible.
Sun Nov 15 24th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

Fri Nov 13 Chili supper and the Common Clay Band 4-7pm at Elias Lutheran Church, Emmitsburg to benefit St. Dysmas Prison Ministry. $7.50 per person.
Thu Nov 12 Mtn Top Seniors Mtg. 11:30AM at St. Mark's. Lunch followed by Bingo. (Details)

Sun Nov 8 Harvest Home Service 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service
The tables will remain for the following two weeks so food can be collected for Help Hotline Food Bank. Flowers, pumpkins, etc. can also be contributed.
  Mountain Top Youth Activity A community service activity: Picking up trash on a local back road. After worship we will have a hot dog lunch at 1 p.m. at St. Mark's before leaving for the project. Only 3rd graders and up will be allowed to take part. Please bring gloves and dress for the weather.

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Scriptures for this week (November 9)
Monday Psalm 94; Tuesday 1 Timothy 5: 9-16; Wednesday Luke 4:16-30; Thursday Psalm 16; Friday Daniel 4:19-27; Saturday Mark 12:1-12; Sunday (Nov 15) Daniel 12:1-3; Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:11-25; Mark 13:1-8


Wed Nov 04 Joint Bible Study 7pm St. Mark's Social Hall Everyone is welcomed to our study of the Book of Exodus. Bring your favorite Bible.
Mon Nov 02 Consistory Mtg. 7pm.

Sun Nov 1 22nd Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Communion Service Click for Details

  Cooking for Two Shelters: New Hope
Shelter for the Homeless, Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. Mark's A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks. Everyone is encouraged to come help.

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Scriptures for this week (November 2)
Monday Psalm 51; Tuesday Acts 7:17-29; Wednesday Micah 6:1-8; Thursday Psalm 146; Friday Deuteronomy 15:1-11; Saturday Mark 11:12-14, 20-24; Sunday (Nov 8) 1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44


Sat Oct 31 Fall Community Bingo Fun Nite 4:30-6:30 at St. John's Parish Hall. Turn off Harbaugh Valley Rd off Rt 550 Small 1 story building on left. Everyone welcome, free to play, prizes, light supper. Not a fund raiser!

Sun Oct 25 21st Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

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Scriptures for this week (October 26)
Monday Psalm 119:17-24; Tuesday Acts 9:32-35; Wednesday John 14:21-27; Thursday Psalm 119:1-8; Friday Leviticus 19:32-37; Saturday Romans 3:19-28; All Saints Day Isaiah 25:6-9 or Wisdom 3:1-9; Psalm 24; Revelation 21:1-6a; John 11:32-44 OR Sunday (Nov 01) Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Psalm 119:1-8; Hebrews 9:11-14; Mark 12:28-34


  Catoctin Fall Assoc Meeting See Pastor Comings for Details

Thu Oct 22 Mtn Top Seniors Mtg. 11:30AM at St. Mark's. Lunch followed by Bingo. (Details)

Wed Oct 21 Joint Bible Study 7pm St. Mark's Social Hall Everyone is welcomed to our study of the Book of Exodus. Bring your favorite Bible.

Sun Oct 18 20th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

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Scriptures for this week (October 19)
Monday Luke 1:1-4 and 24:44-53; Tuesday Psalm 37:23-40; Wednesday John 13:1-17; Thursday Psalm 126; Friday Hebrews 7:11-22; Saturday Mark 8:22-26; Sunday (Oct 25) Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 126; Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 10:46-52


Sat Oct 17 Mountain Top Youth Pumpkin 'n'
Pizza Party for all Kids of the area
6:30 - 8:30pm St. Mark's Social Hall (Rear Door) Games, crafts, Food, Costume judging. Must be 3rd Grade or older to stay alone.


Sun Oct 11 19th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

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Scriptures for this week (October 12)
Monday Psalm 26; Tuesday Revelation 8:1-5; Wednesday Obadiah 17-21; Thursday Psalm 91:9-16; Friday Isaiah 47:1-9; Saturday Luke 22:24-30; Sunday (Oct. 18) Isaiah 53:4-12; Psalm 91:9-16; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45


Wed Oct 07 Joint Bible Study 7pm St. Mark's Social Hall Everyone is welcomed to our study of the Book of Exodus. Bring your favorite Bible.

Mon Oct 05 Consistory Mtg. 7pm.

Sun Oct 4 18th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Communion Service Click for Details

  Cooking for Two Shelters: New Hope
Shelter for the Homeless, Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. Mark's A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks. Everyone is encouraged to come help.

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Scriptures for this week (October 5)
Monday Psalm 112; Tuesday Deuteronomy 24:1-5; Wednesday Matthew 5:27-36; Thursday Psalm 90:12-17; Friday Deuteronomy 5:22-33; Saturday Matthew 15:1-9; Sunday (Oct 11) Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Psalm 90:12-17; Hebrews 4:12-16; Mark 10:17-31


Sun Sept 27 17th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

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Scriptures for this week (Sept 28):
Monday Psalm 5; Tuesday Luke 10:17-20; Wednesday Matthew 18:6-9; Thursday Psalm 8; Friday Romans 8:1-11; Saturday Luke 16:14-18; Sunday Genesis 2:18-24; Psalm 8; Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12; Mark 10:2-16


Friday, September 25 - Saturday Sept 26 Bonfire and Overnight Camping Willard Pavilion at St. John's U.C.C. Meet 5:30pm for hot dogs etc. Youth must have completed 3rd grade to participate without an adult. All overnighters must have a signed copy of our Permission Slip. Come for the evening or stay overnight.

Sat Sept 19 St. Mark's Annual Peach Festival & Community Yard Sale 9am - 2pm.
Lawn Yard Sale spaces are available to the Public. You must call the Church 301-241-3287 or Angie Hahn 301-241-4355 to reserve a spot. Off road parking is available, but no electricity.
Good food - homemade soups: chicken corn, ham and beans, beef vegatable. Sandwichs, FFs, beverages, yummy peach desserts, Bake Table. Eat in or Carry Out. Quarts of Soup are available. May call to early to order.


Wed Sept 16 Joint Bible Study 7pm St. Mark's Social Hall Everyone is welcomed to our study of the Book of Exodus. Bring your favorite Bible.

Sun Sept 13 15th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

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Scriptures for this week (Sept 14):
Monday John 3:13-17; Tuesday Psalm 119:169-176; Wednesday John 7:25-36; Thursday Psalm 54; Friday Romans 11:25-32; Saturday 2 Kings 17:5-18; Sunday Jeremiah 11:18-20 or Wisdom 1:16-2:1, 12-22; Psalm 54; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37


Tues Sept 08 Consistory Mtg. 7pm. - NOTE CHANGE TO TUESDAY

Sun Sept 6 14th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Communion Service Click for Details

  Cooking for Two Shelters: New Hope
Shelter for the Homeless, Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. Mark's A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks. Everyone is encouraged to come help.

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Scriptures for this week (Sept 7):
Monday Isaiah 38:10-20; Tuesday Hebrews 12:3-13; Wednesday Matthew 17:14-21; Thursday Psalm 116:1-9; Friday James 2:17-26; Saturday Joshua 6:22-27; Sunday Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 116:1-9; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38


Monday, August 31 Your help is needed at St. Mark's at 7 p.m. to finish painting the wooden manger sets for both churches.

Wed Sept 02

Bible study St. Mark's at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Sun Aug 30 13th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Outdoor Worship Service at The Willard Pavilion rain or shine followed by Lunch. Bring your favorite dish to share. Sunday School & Kids' Club at regular time of 10 a.m. A representative from Hoffman Homes will be with us. Next Sunday will complete our food drive of regular cereals, peanut butter, jelly, and breakfast bars for Hoffman Homes.

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Scriptures for this week (Aug 31):
Monday Psalm 106:1-6, 13-23, 47-48; Tuesday Deuteronomy 4:15-20; Wednesday Mark7:9-23; Thursday Psalm 146; Friday Romans 2:12-16; Saturday Isaiah 33:1-9 Sunday Isaiah 35:4-7a; Psalm 146; James 2:1-10(11-13)14-17; Mark 7:24-37


Tuesday August 25-Thursday Aug 27

Pastor Comings on Vacation  

Sun Aug 23 12th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service with mini Hymn Sing

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Scriptures for this week (Aug 24):
Monday John 1:43-51; Tuesday Psalm 119:97-104; Wednesday Isaiah 33:10-16; Thursday Psalm 15; Friday James 1:9-16; Saturday John 18:28-32; Sunday Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6; Psalm 15; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23


Sat Aug 22 Sabillasville Community Picnic Sponsored by St. John's. Donations are requested of new-in-package items for prizes to be used at future events such as the Sabillasville Community Picnic on August 22.

Also needed are baked goods (brownies, squares, fudge, etc.) - and help. Bring your items to the church or contact Susann or Joan if you have something to be picked up. These fundraisers will benefit the church 100%.

Come for light supper, sandwiches, soup, pie & ice cream, bake table, musical entertainment by Dave Snader, and fellowship with your neighbors.

Thu Aug 20 Mtn Top Seniors Mtg. 11:30AM Held at St. Mark's. (Details)

Wed Aug 19 Joint Bible Study 7pm St. Mark's Social Hall - begining The Book of Exodus. Everyone is welcome. Bring your favorite Bible.

Sun Aug 16 11th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

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Scriptures for this week (Aug 17):
Monday Psalm 36; Tuesday Acts 78:9-16; Wednesday Genesis 47:13-26; Thursday Psalm 34:15-22; Friday Romans 13:11-14; Saturday Luke 11:5-13; Sunday Aug 23 Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18; Psalm 34:15-22; Ephesians 6:56-69; John 6:56-69


Tue Aug 11 Mtn. Top Kids T Shirt Making - Rides Again! 7pm St. John's Pavilion. Making Nature Theme T Shirts.
Bring a T Shirt (Light Colors are Best) or call and we will have one for you. We will also be making T Shirts for others.


Sun Aug 9 10th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

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Scriptures for this week (Aug 09):
Monday Psalm 81; Tuesday 2 Peter 3:14-18; Wednesday Jeremiah 31:1-6; Thursday Psalm 34:9-14; Friday Romans 16:17-20; Saturday Luke 1:46-55; Sunday Aug 16 Proverbs 9:1-6; Psalm 34:9-14; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58


Fri Aug 7 -
   Mon Aug 10
Pastor Comings on Vacation Leave messages on the Church Phone if you need assistance. Messages will be checked regularly. Pastor Julie Brigham (301-824-7774) is covering for emergencies.

Thu Aug 6 Mtn. Top Kids Event 7pm St. John's Pavilion. Making Nature Theme T Shirts.
Bring a T Shirt (Light Colors are Best) or call and we will have one for you. We will also be making T Shirts for others.


Wed Aug 5 Joint Bible Study 7pm St. Mark's Social Hall - begining The Book of Exodus

Mon Aug 3 Consistory Mtg. 7pm.

Sun Aug 2 9th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Communion Service Click for Details

    Meeting right after Worship at St. Mark's to pick new Adult Sunday School material

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Scriptures for this week (Aug 02):
Monday Psalm 107:1-3, 33-43; Tuesday I Corinthians 12:27-31; Wednesday Mark 8:1-10; Thursday Psalm 34:1-8; Friday Galatians 6:1-10; Saturday Matthew 7:7-11; Sunday Aug 9 I Kings 19:4-8; Psalm 34:1-8; Ephesians 4:25-5:2; John 6:35, 41-51

  Cooking for Two Shelters: New Hope
Shelter for the Homeless, Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. Mark's A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks.

July 27 - 31 Vacation Bible School 6:15 - 8:30pm At St. John's. A joint project of St. Mark's and St. John's Classes are pre-school to 7th Grade. THANKS to all who contributed in any way to make Vacation Bible School a success - especially the wonderful staff from St. John's and St. Mark's and 3 churches who contributed theme decorations - Bethel Mennonite, Mont Alto United Methodist, and Israel's Creek Lutheran Parish. It was a great week in the Lord.

Sun July 26 8th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

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Scriptures for this week (July 27):
Monday Psalm 111; Tuesday Romans 15:22-33; Wednesday Isaiah 25:6-10a; Thursday Psalm 78:23-29; Friday I Corinthians 11:27-34; Saturday Exodus 13:3-10 and Sunday Aug 2, Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15; Psalm 78:23-29; Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:24-35

Thu July 23 Mtn Top Seniors Mtg. 11:30AM Held at Penn Mar Park. Hot Dogs and Burger Lunch provided. (Details)

Sun July 19 7th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

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Scriptures for this week (July 20):
Monday Psalm 100; Tuesday Zechariah 9:14 to 10:2; Wednesday John 20:1-2, 11-18; Thursday Psalm 145:10-18; Friday Colossians 3:12-17; Saturday Mark 10:35-45 and Sunday July 26, 2 Kings 4:42-44; Psalm 145:10-18; Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21


July 17 - 19 Mountain Top Youth Tent Camping Caledonia State Park. Fri Supper July 17 through Sun Breakfast July 19. Games, hiking, swimming, crafts, Campfire Church, lots of good fun & games. Do you need a Tent? Day Visitors are welcome or for Sat evening especially. Anyone under 18 must have a Permission Slip. Must be over 3rd Grade to go alone. Chaperones for Sat. night are needed.
Sun July 12 6th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

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Scriptures for this week (July 13):
Monday Psalm 142; Tuesday Amos 9:1-4; Wednesday Luke 7:31-35; Thursday Psalm 23; Friday Jeremiah 10:17-25; Saturday Luke 18:35-43 and Sunday July 19, Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56


Mon July 6 Consistory Mtg. 7pm.

Sun July 5 5th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

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Scriptures for this week (July 6):
Monday Psalm 119:81-88; Tuesday James 5:7-12; Wednesday John 7:1-9; Thursday Psalm 85:8-13; Friday Colossians 4:2-18; Saturday Luke 1:57-80 and Sunday July 12, Amos 7:7-15; Psalm 85:8-13; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29.


  Cooking for Two Shelters: New Hope
Shelter for the Homeless, Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. Mark's A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks.

Wed July 1 Joint Bible Study 7pm St. Mark's Social Hall - The Book of Exodus begins Aug 5

Sun Jue 28 4th Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

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Scriptures for this week (June 29):
Monday John 21:15-19; Tuesday Psalm 88; Wednesday 2 Kings 20:1-11; Thursday Psalm 123; Friday John 14:1-7; Saturday Matthew 8:18-22 and Sunday July 5, Ezekiel 2:1-5; Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13

Sat Jue 27 Mountain Top Heritage Days, Ft. Ritchie 10am - 10pm St. John's will be serving French Fries. Everyone's help is needed. The booklet, "The State Sanatorium at Sabillasville from 1908" by Joan Fry will be available there for $10. All proceeds will be contributed to One Mountain Foundation.

Wed Jue 24 VBS Pizza & Painting Night,
help make our Vacation Bible School decorations.

6:30pm at St. John's Pizza Provided FREE. All Kids Welcome!

Sun Jue 21 3rd Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

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Scriptures for this week (June 22):
Monday Psalm 65; Tuesday Acts 27:39-44; Wednesday Luke 1:57-80; Thursday Psalm 30; Friday 2 Corinthians 8:1-7; Saturday Lamentations 2:18-22 and Sunday June 28, Lamentations 3:23-33

Thu Jue 18 Mtn Top Seniors Mtg. 11:30AM Held at St. Mark's Lunch entre provided. (Details)

Wed Jue 17 Joint Bible Study 7pm St. Mark's Social Hall

Tue Jue 16 Roll-N-Bowl
Rain or Shine
6:30pm Picnic at Red Run State Park. Come Skate or 10 Pin Bowl. Burgers, Dogs & Beverages provided. Bring something to share if you can. Skating and bowling will start about 7pm. $6.00 = 2 games of 10 Pin & Shoes. Whole families, Young at heart Welcome. Adult help needed.
Sun Jue 14 2nd Sunday of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

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Scriptures for this week:
Monday Psalm 52; Tuesday Revelation 21:22-22:5; Wednesday Luke 6:43-45; Thursday Psalm 107:1-3, 22-32; Friday Acts 21:1-16; Saturday Luke 21:25-28 and Sunday, June 21 Job 38:1-11; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 and Mark 4:35-41


Sat Jue 13 Strawberry Festival St. Mark's 9am - 2pm Soup, sandwiches & Bake Table. Eat in or Carry out.

Mon Jue 08 Victor Cullen Meeting 6:00- 8:00pm at Victor Cullen

Sun Jue 07 The Holy Trinity 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Communion Service Click for Details

  Cooking for Two Shelters: New Hope
Shelter for the Homeless, Waynesboro & Hope Alive, Sabillasville.

1pm, at St. Mark's A hotdog lunch provided for the Cooks.

Wed Jue 03 Joint Bible Study 7pm St. Mark's Social Hall

Tue Jue 02 Vacation Bible School organizing meeting 6:30pm St. John's. Anyone who would like to help is invited to attend.

Mon Jue 01 Consistory Mtg. 7pm.

Sun May 31 Day of Pentecost 10:00am Sun Sch / Kids's Club
11:15am Worship Service

May 28 & 29 Lutheran Synod Assembly Pastor Comings will have shortened Office Hrs at St. Mark's on May 27 and be away May 28 & 29. Please leave messages on the Church Phone.

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