Pastor - Rev. Patrick McKenzie
Pastor's Office Hours: 9am-Noon - Monday - Thursday
Office: 716-693-3715

After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and proclaimed the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases; Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out; Joanna the wife of Chuza, the manager of Herod's household; Susanna; and many others. These women were helping to support them out of their own means (Luke 8:13).

Dear Members and Friends,

Gratitude and generosity flow from a life that's been transformed through a living experience with Jesus. Jesus sets Mary Magdalene free from what held her captive. She experiences new life in Jesus, and that experience fills her heart to overflowing with gratitude. This gratitiude serves as the motivator fro Mary's discipleship and generosity.

Some Christians today run in the fumes of religious duty rather than an abundance of gratitude because thay have little living experience with Jesus. Those who engage in small groups or get their hands dirty in service to others experience transformation of their heart and mind. This fills them with gratitude, which in turn, motivates them to be further involed in community or service. Engagement leads to transformation which leads to gratitude and evnetually leads to further engaement.

May our cycle, here, at St. Mark Lutheran Church and Pre-school, always be one of joyful living!

God's Richest Blessings,

Pastor Pat