The Nicodemus Encounter

St. Mark's Lutheran Church

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The Nicodemus Encounter

May 26, 2024 • Pastor Jim Mericle • John 3:1–21

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Today we celebrate Holy Trinity Sunday and the special relationship between the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We also explore Chapter 3 of John and Nicodemus' encounter with Jesus where Jesus identifies our need to be born anew and open to the Spirit's leadings

The True Value of Friendship

June 30, 2024 • Pastor Jim Mericle • John 6:68–69, John 15:13–15, Job 8:14–17, Philemon 1–7, John 3:16–17

This past week over 80 campers and 45 volunteers came together to have fun, learn, play, eat, sing and dance and learn more about the value of friendship, especially God's. Join us to sing with the VBS kids and worship our great friend who loves us, Jesus!

Jesus Calms our Storms

June 23, 2024 • Pastor Jim Mericle • Job 38:1–11, Mark 4:35–41

This week we focus on the story of Jesus calming the storm and saying, "Peace, Be Still." Just as Jesus calmed the storm for the disciples, he also is present to help us calm the storms of our own lives.

The Unexpected Kingdom

June 16, 2024 • Pastor Jim Mericle • Ezekiel 17:22–24, Mark 4:26–34

Today we here stories comparing the Kingdom of God to seeds, especially the mustard seed. It reminds us that God's Kingdom is often hidden and small but that it is working and growing and becoming something amazing. It is not what we expect and grows with just a little faith. God can do amazing thing with just a little faith and nourishment. And we can as well. We also celebrate Holy Communion today and wish all Dad's a Happy Father's Day.