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Email #2 (10/27/2026)

Dear St Mark’s,

Jesus’ disciple Peter writes, “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace”.   God has made us for a purpose, and that purpose is that we may proclaim to the world the story of God’s incredible love.  We do that in Word, and we also do that in deeds of love and mercy.

Through St Mark’s Lutheran Church, you are involved in proclaiming in both word and deed. 

You proclaim God’s love in word as we gather weekly for worship, as we teach the faith to children and youth, and as adults gather to study God’s word and support one another in life’s journey. 

You proclaim God’s love in deed in our community as you prepare 150 meals three times a year and serve them at Center of Grace.  You also give your financial gifts to Mountain of Food and the Olathe Food Pantry to help the hungry.  You support Metropolitan Lutheran Ministries (MLM) with the Sack Lunch Program, Quilt Ministry, School Supplies, Coat & Glove drive, and the MLM Christmas Store.  You support our community through Happy Bottoms, Stephen Ministry, Habit for Humanity, Youth Homeless Sleepout, and College Blvd street cleanup, and in other ways.   

You proclaim God’s love in deed across our country and around the world by supporting Heart-to-Heart International to pack basic health and hygiene supplies that are distributed around the world, and providing financial support to Lutheran Disaster Response appeals for hurricanes, wildfires, tsunamis, or other disasters.

Sometimes it is difficult to see all that our congregation is doing.  Make no mistake, because of you and many others, St Mark’s Lutheran Church is making a difference as we proclaim God’s mercy and love.

Blessings to you,

Stewardship Chair – Dave Mindrup

Committee Members: Vicki Larson, Debbie VanKempen