Council Corner: October 2025

As you know, Council members have focused on a specific scripture verse since January to guide our work together. Isaiah 43:18-19; “ Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” This verse has helped us to look for the new things that God is doing for and with us here at St. Mark’s.

Something new to St. Mark’s is a Karaoke night. Mark your calendars and join Paul Dreher-Wiberg as he hosts a night that’s sure to be filled with fun Saturday, October 11 at 7pm. Plan to attend and bring a friend.

We’ll also be hosting the Baldwinsville Community Band with a tribute to our Veterans on Wednesday, November 12 at 7pm. Please attend this musical event to honor all those who have served our country.

In November our mission is to fill an outhouse with all types of paper goods and hygiene products to benefit the members of our community. Look for a list of suggestions in this vision and in the bulletin.

We give Thanks to everyone who attended and voted to pass the funding for the necessary roof repairs.

We recently heard from our investment advisor and guru, Sean Becker. We are holding steady with our current investment plan and doing well in a fairly volatile market.

It’s time to prepare our narrative budget. If you have any photos that might help tell the story of St. Mark’s, please submit them to Connie.

Our Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 23 immediately following worship. Please mark your calendars now for this meeting where we discuss the life and finances of our congregation.

All reports that make up our annual report, must be submitted to Connie no later than Thursday, October 23. We have found that it is much more efficient to use email when notifying the congregation of special events, like our recent congregational meeting. If you are not already receiving the weekly e-minder, please make sure you submit your email address to Connie as soon as possible. If you do not have an email address, please let Connie know that as well.

If you’re looking for a way to get more involved in St. Mark’s, please speak to any councilmember about your interests.

Denise

Council President