Capital Campaign

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Building a Community to Worship as One

A campaign of the Advancement Foundation
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- "My house shall be a house of prayer for all people"
  (Isaiah 56:7)
  
  In the 25-year history of our parish, we’ve
  never celebrated the sacred mysteries in a true church building. But through the current campaign, will
  raise the funds necessary for building a sacred space that will accommodate everyone—current
  parishioners and new families who will someday call St. Mark
  their home.
- Thanks to all of you who have helped with our fundraising efforts! Before long, all of us will be able to gather and give praise to God in our first church!
  
  We have some good news!
  
  Our goal of 1,000 families has been reached. Congratulations to St. Mark parish! We have raised $10,485,178 (as of October 7, 2022) and 1,002 families. Our new goal of 1,200 families by Christmas.
  
  If you have yet to return your pledge card, you can pledge or make a one-time gift click here or pledge cards are available in the narthex.
  
                                 Our total pledge:               $10,485,178
  
                                 Pledges paid:                       $6,666,049
  
                                 Balance:                               $3,819,129
  
  If you have any pledge updates, please get in touch with Debra Mergerson at 817-533-3173.
  
  Mail all pledge payments to Capital Project Campaign Fund
  
  Advancement Foundation
  201 Main Street, Suite 1198
  Fort Worth, TX 76102
  
  If you have questions about the St. Mark Capital Campaign, please contact Kim Harbert at 940-222-6702 or kharbert@stmarkdenton.org.
- Commitment Weekend Message from Claire Nieswiadomy
- Our Youth are the Future of St. Mark
- Additional Campaign Videos
  Links
  
  Message from Greg Johnson
  
  Message from Joy Medley and Dan Kulle
  
  Our Campaign Begins
  
  St. Mark Animation Video - Outside
- “The blessings of our community have been abundant and ever evolving over the years as our church family strives to follow His word and to invite the faithful into our home. We are at a stepping point now as we pray that our efforts will serve God and further solidify his works within our community. The Capital Campaign is the conduit for this and more, the seed of the future.”
  
  Brian and Melissa Rush
  
  St. Mark Parishioners
- “Our parish family, our local church St. Mark, is the way our Lord has established for the carrying out of His work in this age. It is a visible sign of God’s presence in our midst. It is not simply bricks and mortar, but the place where all of us can participate in the building of His kingdom, the place where we can provide our brothers and sisters in Christ with fellowship and encouragement. Whatever our circumstances may be we all need one another’s love, prayers, concern and encouragement—the temple of God we are building provides us with a community to worship as ONE.”
  
  Joy and Keith Medley
  
  Campaign Chair
Additional Testimonials
- Dee Fincher
  "St. Mark’s Capital Campaign is more than an
  initiative or event with a defined timeline, it is
  a calling. A calling to all parishioners to help
  expand God’s footprint in this world, so that
  others will come to know Him, and will have a
  place to call their church home. Through the
  Capital Campaign, God is working through us,
  to build a rock – a new church home that will
  provide spiritual enrichment to our children
  and grandchildren for generations to come,
  and where the keys to the kingdom are shared
  through the word of God. As the Gospel of
  Matthew 16:18-19, states, ‘And so I say to you,
  you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build
  my church, and the gates of the netherworld
  shall not prevail against it. I will give you the
  keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever
  you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven,
  and whatever you loose on earth shall be
  loosed in heaven.’”
  
  DEE FINCHER
  CAMPAIGN CABINET
- Leo and Jeanette Wehkamp
  "We have been a part of the family here at
  St. Mark since its infancy. It is amazing how it
  has grown and become a part of our lives. We are
  so happy and proud to be able to give back from
  God’s blessings and help build the new church
  building. The Capital Campaign will allow us to
  build a lasting community to worship as ONE as a
                                                                               testimony to the wonderful, generous, and giving
                                                                                        families of St. Mark.”
  
                                                                                       LEO AND JEANETTE WEHKAMP
                                                                                     HONORARY CHAIRS, BUILDING COMMITTEE CHAIR
- Claire Nieswiadomy
  In my 61 years, I have attended Mass in hundreds of churches, in the
  United States and in other countries. While there were glorious basilicas, I recall that some were simply constructed of wood by faithful hands in tiny communities. A few were built on the site of miracles. But they have in common that they were built for adoring at Mass, receiving the Eucharist, welcoming in baptism, joining in marriage, letting go at funerals, learning the Word, praying, singing, gathering as community. I joyfully support this capital campaign to build our first St. Mark Church. I pledge my time, talent, and treasure to show gratitude for the past, to share in the present, and to leave a legacy for the future – a timeless gift from all of us to God, our community, and all who follow.”
  
  Claire Nieswiadomy
  
  Campaign Cabinet