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SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 9:45 a.m.

Discovering the Faith - Stephanie Smith & Willis Schrampfer
This class teaches the basics of the Christian faith. It is for people interested in membership at St. Mark but is also a good opportunity to review the basics of Christian faith or the doctrines of the Lutheran Church. The class is 11 weeks long depending on the topics covered with each class and it is repeated on a regular basis. The course is based on Martin Luther’s Small Catechism and the book “I Have Good News for You.”
Location: Conference Room 155

God, His Word and Our World - Tom Bonura
This adult Bible study class takes a biblical look at current events.
Location: Cafeteria C & D

Discovering God’s Vision For Your Life: You and Your Spiritual Gifts
(Women's Study) - Cindy Bowden
This 12-week women's Bible class began on Sunday, March 2, 2008. It will help you gain a fresh perspective on God’s intentions for your life and ministry, deepen your relationship with God while enjoying the community and fellowship of other women, and discover or reaffirm how truly unique and gifted you are.
Location: Conference Room 145

I Corinthians - Ginny Zuppann/Pastor Brian Runge
An in-depth study of the book of I Corinthians.
Location: Room M-01

The Book of Micah - Charles McDaniel
A verse by verse study of the book of Micah.
Location: School Library

Letter from a Skeptic - Duane Heckmann
Class discussion based on the book by Gregory A. Boyd, entitled "Letters from a Skeptic" in which a son wrestles with his father's tough questions about Christianity.
Location: Room 224

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MIDWEEK CLASSES

Men's Early Study - Duane Heckmann
This men's Bible study explores the issues men face in living their faith and incorporates books by current Christian writers as springboards for discussion.
Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.
Location: Conference Room 155

Women's Daytime Study - Katie Tonn
Beginning April 1, 2008, this group is studying Beth Moore’s study, “Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent” Join us as we consider our joyful worship of and fellowship with God during this journey through Psalms 120-134. If you need babysitting or if you have any questions, please contact Katie Tonn at 713-461-4615.
Location: Conference Room 161
Tuesdays from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Law and Gospel - Pastor Schultz
This class is studying the book The Proper Distinction between Law and Gospel written by Dr. C. F. W. Walther.  Dr. Walther is best known as the first President of our denomination, the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS).  His thirty-nine lectures delivered on Friday nights at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, from September 12, 1884 through November 6, 1885, form the content of this book.  They were meant to help pastors in preparation for their sermons.  What is made indelibly clear in these lectures is that “through the declaration of the divine Law and the proclamation of the Gospel, man can definitively know that His relationship with The Triune God is a matter of grace and grace alone.”  If this distinction is in any way distorted, the message of salvation through Jesus Christ will also be distorted.
Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Conference Room 155

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STUDENT MINISTRY

Confirmation (SM2 Jr) - 8th Grade / Pastor Heitshusen; 7th Grade / Ed Hardin & Scott Biar
8th grade students will study the Bible and Martin Luther’s Small Catechism as they prepare for Confirmation. 7th grade students will study a basic overview of Bible history and overviews of the books of the Old and New Testaments.
Sundays from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Locations: 7th/M-62, 8th/ M-51

SM2 Senior - David McManners and John Roch
High School students will discover God working in their lives through applying a variety of topics to God’s Word.  Topics range from being “dateable,” to growing into a mature Christian.  Students are invited to come early to hang out before the Sunday School hour and then stay for the lesson.
Sundays from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Location: SM2 Building (M-91)

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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

Nursery
The Ark Angel Nursery provides a safe and caring environment on Sunday mornings for children birth through three years whose parent(s)/guardian(s) are attending church and/or Sunday School.
Location: Room 125

Heartland Kids
Each Sunday morning during the Sunday School hour, children Preschool through 6th grade will take a walk through some major events in the Bible. They will learn how God worked through the lives of various people to accomplish His plan of salvation through Jesus. Small group discussions will allow the children to talk about how we respond to God's love and learn of His will for us.
Locations:

• Pre-School to Kindergarten - Room 117
• 1st & 2nd Grade - Room 226
• 3rd & 4th Grade - Room 223
• 5th & 6th Grade - Room 222

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