Reverse Advent Calendar

This Advent season, one of St. Mark's youth, Emma Brady, is leading a food collection for the needy. A box will be located in the church Narthex where you can bring in the your donations.

Practice a "Reverse Advent Calendar" by giving a gift each day.
Dec. 1 - box of cereal
Dec. 2 - peanut butter
Dec. 3 - stuffing mix
Dec. 4 - boxed potatoes
Dec. 5 - macaroni & cheese
Dec. 6 - canned fruit
Dec. 7 - canned tomatoes
Dec. 8 - canned tuna
Dec. 9 - desert mix
Dec. 10 - jar of applesauce
Dec. 11 - canned sweet potatoes
Dec. 12 - cranberry sauce
Dec. 13 - canned beans
Dec. 14 - box of crackers
Dec. 15 - package of rice
Dec. 16 - package of oatmeal
Dec. 17 - package pasta
Dec. 18 - spaghetti sauce
Dec. 19 - chicken noodle soup
Dec. 20 - tomato soup
Dec. 21 - can corn
Dec. 22 - can mixed vegetables
Dec. 23 - can carrots
Dec. 24 - can green corns

Events

Midweek Advent services

Midweek Advent services are held Wednesdays in December featuring seasonal music, scripture and prayer. Guest musicians on December 18 include the members of West Virginia's Aurora Celtic -- Mike Broderick, Alice Fleischman, and Andrew Nelson, who blend traditional and world music.

The services begin at 7:00 p.m. and run approximately a half hour. All are welcome!


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