Five Confirmed

Bishop Driesen Presides

After two years hard work, five members of the congregation were confirmed at the 10:30 AM service on September 13, 2009. These young people became adult members of St. Mark's with all the rights and responsibilities that follow their commitment.

Those confirmed were Stephen Boone, son of Karen Boone & Dan Boone, Robert Jones, Mentor; Corey Hospes, son of Richard & Vicki Hospes, Declan Jones, Mentor; Emily Newcomer, daughter of James & Susan Newcomer, Jane Larson, Mentor; Devin Owen, son of Kirk & Michele Owen, Nick Buckman, Mentor; and, Riley Weber, son of Gary & Shelby Weber, Clinton Eppleman, Mentor. The images process at St. Mark's involves close interaction between the confirmands and a mentor, who works with the student and provides moral support a good example.  Thanks to the mentors.

In images, those being confirmed recognize and affirm the baptism they received as children and take personal responsibility for living out the promises their parents made at their baptism. In the rite of images, confirmands profess their faith and make promises before God to love, trust and serve God and Christ. As an adult member of Christ's family, confirmands express their intentions to live among God's faithful people, attend to God's worship, and show the Gospel in lives of faithful service.

After the service, all were invited to lunch with the Bishop in Fellowship Hall, prepared by Bob Jones and his crew.  As a special treat, every family brought their own special cake, sometimes decorated with photos of special events in the confirmand's life.

The confirmands were offered the congratulations of the congregation and their families. Please pray for them and encourage them on the occasion of this important step in their lives.