Butler resident Amy Bookmaker receives ashes from The Rev. David Phillips Wednesday evening during Ash Wednesday services at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church in Butler. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
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St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran holds Ash Wednesday Services
Wednesday, Feb. 14, was Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent for Christians. St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church held a service Wednesday evening to commemorate the day.
The Rev. David Phillips prepares to give the Eucharist to the people in attendance at the Ash Wednesday service Wednesday evening, Feb. 14, at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
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The altar prepared for Ash Wednesday services Wednesday, Feb. 14, at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
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Jonathan Bookmaker receives ashes from the Rev. David M. Phillips at the Ash Wednesday service Wednesday, Feb. 14, at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
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