Welcome to the St. Mark's Lutheran Church of Valley, Nebraska.  359-2315

St. Mark's is a growing mid-sized congregation, seeking to be true to Christ's command that we love one another.  We are seeking to maintain a family caring atmosphere.  We seek to meet the needs of a variety of people and their lives.  Therefore, we enjoy a variety of worship styles.  We have recently added a Prayer Garden to the south of the Church. 

See the Calendar.

Please check the Information page for more detailed information on some of these items.

Two services every Sunday at 8:15 AM and 10:30 AM.
Communion on the first and third Sundays at both services.

The first Sunday tends to be traditional with Holy Communion. 

The second Sunday tends to be a blended service with the addition of the St.Mark-e-teers (see below) at both services.  In addition, during the Sunday School year, the Sunday School singers frequently sing at the 10:30 service.

The third Sunday is a blended service with Communion being the Pilgrim style, with prayer partners waiting at the communion altar to assist with any Prayers of Petition or for Health.  The choir usually sings at both services.

The fourth Sunday is usually a contemporary worship service led by our own Joyful Noise.

The fifth Sunday, when there is one, is traditional and may be altered during holidays.

Each Sunday, fellowship with refreshments is provided following each service in the adjacent Fellowship Hall.

Children's Sunday School:  Sunday school is at 9:10 AM led by Deb Hascall and her staff.

Adult's Bible Study Classes:  They are in progress now and are at 9:25 AM.  Pastor Clay is doing the first series.  “Divine Drama” starts a new book on the 3^rd Sunday in February, February 17^th.  Original members are encouraged to attend as we get started on a new study about what our faith means today.  The second book will be distributed.  You have already paid for it, so please come and get your book and get back into the study.

Confirmation Class:  The class is Sunday morning at 9:20 AM.  This is led by Karen King.

St.Mark-e-teers: Our popular Puppet Ministry at both services on the second Sunday of each month.  Skits are of varying lengths and of different topics.  Come join us and if you wish you can become a member of the group and help with the presentations.

Choir:  Led by Cal Peacock with practice at 7:30 PM on Wednesday nights.

If you are interested in joining the choir, contact Cal Peacock in Valley or leave a message at the church office for him to get in contact with you.

Circles for the Ladies of the Church: There are four fellowship groups:  Faith Circle meets the first Tuesday of the month at 1:00PM. Peace Circle meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM. Joy Circle meets the first Sunday of the month at 9:15 AM. Friendship Circle meets the first Monday of the month at 7:00 PM. These are open to any lady interested and any age.

The schedule during the summer may vary.

Lutheran Men in Mission:  Meets at 6:30 PM the first Sunday of every month.  You do not need to be a member of St. Mark's  to attend. They do not usually meet during all  the summer except when special meetings are needed.

Pastor: Reverend Clay Skurdahl

Parish Ministry Associate: Karen King                      Email: karen_king@cox.net

Office Manager: Mrs. Jan Reis, 490-2330                       E-mail: Janstmarks@yahoo.com                              Phone: (402) 359-2315

Organists:  Pat Stiefel and Diane Skurdahl

Choir Director: Cal Peacock      Assistant: Carmen Dau

Address: 115 West Meigs Street
                   Valley, Nebraska 68064

Phone number:  402.359.2315

If you are looking for a Church home, be sure to give Pastor Skurdahl a call at the church or let Jan, our office manager know and she will put you in contact with the Pastor.

Information: (for more details go to the Information Page.)

The church office manager, Jan, is here from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Thursday.

St. Mark's has a nursery to watch your children during the 10:30 AM service.

If you have any parish concerns you can call the church number above or send an email to the address above. 

GOD’S WORD ALIVE AND ALOUD

Our journey reading through the Bible began February 21. As of this writing we have had over 60 of the 365 passages read aloud in our church. Many people have read several passages while some have read only one. All are equally important. Please continue to come to the church and read the Word of God Aloud. It will come alive for you

PRAYER GARDEN

You should see it now.  The bricks are in place and planting has been completed as well as the cross and arch.  In the photo above, you can see the entrance arch way on the left end of the photo.  Donations paid for the total project.

YOU CAN STILL PURCHASE BRICKS TO BE ADDED TO THE GARDEN

There are some new Flash links for mini movies listed on the Links page.   You might want to check them out. 

Please see Information page for the details and other events or scheduled items.