St. Mark's Newaygo and St. John's Fremont
St. John’s Episcopal Church, 124 S. Sullivan Ave., Fremont, MI 49412; Sunday liturgy: 8:45 a.m.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 30 Justice St., Newaygo, MI 49337; Sunday liturgy: 11:00 a.m.
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Our Priest in Charge:
​The Rev. BJ Heyboer
Parish Calendar:
The Daughters of the King (DoK) meet the first Wednesday of the month at Vera’s House at 10:00 a.m. (August 1, 2018)
The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) regularly meet the first Thursday of the month at St. Mark’s at 6:00 p.m. (This month: August 9, 2018)
The Marksmen meet the first Sunday of the month at St. Mark’s at 10:15 a.m. (August 5, 2018)
Cheese-tubs: St. Mark’s will be making cheese-tubs this month. Please see Larry and Elaine Hansen for more info. (August 8 and August 15)
St. John’s Vestry regularly meets the second Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m. in the SJ conference room. (August 9, 2018)
St. Mark’s Vestry meets the second Tuesday of the month in the SM parish hall at 6:30 p.m. (August 14, 2018)
St. John’s Indoor Yard Sale (August 15-17). Please bring your donations to church as soon as possible. Please contact Kris Carpenter if you are able to help.
Game Night is the fourth Monday of the month in the St. John’s parish hall at 7:00 p.m. (August 27, 2018)
St. John’s Discernment Meeting: (Wednesday, August 29) Potluck at 6:00 p.m.
Women in Transition: Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m.-noon at Vera’s House; lunch follows in St. Mark’s parish hall.
Morning Prayer: Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s; Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s.

Announcements:
Upcoming Joint Liturgies:
  • September 2 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s Fremont
  • September 16 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Newaygo
 
Looking Ahead/Save the Dates
  • Safeguarding Training will be offered on September 8 at St. Mark’s Grand Rapids.  Safeguarding God’s Children will be offered from 9:00 a.m. until noon; Safeguarding  God’s People will be offered from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Note: Both training sessions  are important for all parishioners, and mandatory for vestry members. Please email janes@stmarksgr.org to register.
  • St. Mark’s Annual Pig Roast September 16. Please sign up for sponsorships and to volunteer in the parish hall. Please contact Pam Redinger for more information.
  • Liturgy Meeting If you currently serve as a lector/lay reader, usher/greeter, altar guild member, or Eucharistic Minister—or if you are interested in doing so—please plan on attending one of the two liturgy meetings this fall: September 20 or September 26. More information to come. Please see Mother BJ if you have questions.
  • Spiritual Formation This Fall: Our churches will explore together The Way of Love: Practices for a Jesus-Centered Life beginning October 10.
You can Be Yourself Here!
All people are welcome here, regardless
of background or belief. In fact, you do not need to be an Episcopalian to worship at an Episcopal Church. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey toward God, you'll be welcome here. Come join us!


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