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Saint Mark UMC
616 Quincy Road
Seneca, SC 29678
Call us:
9 am - 5 pm (M-Th)
(864) 882-2603
Pastoral Care
Emergencies or after regular office hours
call or text
(864) 888-7072
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Saint Mark 2018 Ministry Guidebook
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to view the entire Saint Mark 2018 Ministry Guidebook with information about church structure, leadership, ministries and our 2018 budget.
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Check Out Our Entire Church Calendar of Events
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to see what is going on at Saint Mark this week and the weeks to come.
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March 11, 2018
Fourth Sunday
in Lent
Sunday
Schedule
9:00 am
Come to the Table Worship
with Holy Communion
9:00 am
Celebration Worship
9:15 am
Children's Church
Room A101
Sunday School
11:15 am
Traditional Worship
Sanctuary
4:00 pm
Wings 'n Things
5:30 pm
In His Eyes
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Quick, easy and available
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Join us every day at 3:20 pm to pray for Saint Mark - our people and ministries.
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Listen to Last Week's Sermon Today
If you were not able to attend worship on any given Sunday, you can still listen to the sermon.
Click here to select and listen to sermons that you may have missed.
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Got Information to Share in Next Week's Heart Beat?
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to send your Heart Beat post to us by no later than 12:00 noon next
Thursday. On the subject line, please type in "Heart Beat" so that we can easily find your article among the other emails.
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Got Good News To Share With Your Saint Mark Family?
Good news lifts our spirits. Share your good news with us. We will publish your good news in our
"People 'Neath Our Steeple" feature. Your news will be sent out as an email.
Click here to share your good news (achievements, births, awards, etc.). Include pictures if you have them.
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Got Pictures?
We are creating an archive of pictures taken at Saint Mark events and activities. If you have taken pictures and want to share them, please
Or use our hashtag
#stmarkumc and post your photos on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
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Interested in LGBTQ+ Inclusion?
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Prayer Focus for This Week
Pray for the global humanitarian crises that loom in 2018
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Food security is likely to deteriorate in northeast Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Yemen, as there are risks of pockets of famine in these countries.
Massive increase of internally displaced persons (refugees) is expected to continue in Congo, Iraq, Mali, and Somalia.
Poor water, sanitation and hygiene, as well has poor health facilities are likely to further compound ongoing cholera crisis in Congo, Nigeria, and Yemen.
Number of people in need of protection assistance is likely to increase in Congo, Iraq, Libya, Mali, South Sudan, Sudan, and among Rohingya population.
Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers on behalf of these, Your beloved children.
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Submit Your Prayer R
equests
Saint Mark is pleased to receive your prayer requests . . . for yourself or for friends or loved ones.
Click here
to submit your request to Pastor Todd Davis.
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Fourth Sunday in Lent
THIS Sunday, March 11
"Marks of a Disciple: PRAYERS"
9 am "Come to the Table" Worship
11:15 am Traditional Worship
bringing the message
Rev. Bob Stillwell
9 am Celebration Worship
bringing the message
Rev. Todd Davis
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Please be in prayer for our
Eleuthera Mission Team that will be leaving this Saturday morning, March 10, to share in ministry with the wonderful people on the island of Eleuthera.
Participants this year are:
Lilly Blue
Linda Chapman
Shawna Darnall
Bob Dobson
Lynn Dobson
Marla Fuller
Bob Graves
Kathy Graves
Abby Heid
Bill Heid
Paul Herren
Carolyn Keese
Eddie Perry
Peter Salis
Mike Seef
Alicia Spivey
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Celebration of Life
Jim Herd
Saturday, March 10 at 11 am
Sanctuary
Saint Mark UMC member, Jim Herd died on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. A celebration of Jim's life will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Mark UMC. Visitation with the family will be 10 am - 10:45 am in the sanctuary.
As Jim was a casual person, the service will be casual with no dress shirts and ties (he may haunt you if you insist on a tie). The family will be wearing Ohio State University attire.
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It's Kairos Cookie Time Again!
Kairos is God's special time. The inmates at
McCormick Correctional Institution for men will have the opportunity to allow God to change their hearts and their lives the weekend of
March 15 - 18. That weekend, a Kairos Team will go in to the prison to extend God's love . . . and you can help.
Saint Mark is committed to making these weekends as successful for Christ as possible. Here are 2 ways you can help:
- Bake several dozens of cookies and package them to be delivered to the prison for the weekend. Every inmate at McCormick will receive cookies as a gift of agape. Click here for the important instructions about what kinds of cookies to bake and how to package them.
- Write notes of encouragement to the inmates who will participate in the events of that weekend. Remind them that they are beloved children of God.
These are such simple acts of discipleship, but may be the very things that turn someone's life around that weekend.
Please drop the cookies and/or notes to the church office by
noon on Monday, March 12.
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THIS Wednesday,
March 14
12 noon
St. Paul the Apostle
Catholic Church
bringing the message
Rev. Nancy Morris
Lunch will follow the service
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Women's Thursday Morning
Bible Study
Is Taking a Short Break
The Thursday morning Bible study, led by Sandy James, will take a 6-week break and resume on
Thursday, April 19 at 10 am with a new Bible study series entitled
Namesake: When God Rewrites Your Story, written by Jessica LaGrone.
"Every name tells a story. Names in Scripture were often given to tell the story of a person's identity, upbringing, or character. When God transforms lives, He often brings more than we bargained for: new identities, new journeys, even new names."
For more information,
click here to contact Sandy James.
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Help Saint Mark UMC
Wings for the Lord Youth Choir
Take Flight
With our Churchwide Garage Sale
Receiving Donations
THIS Sunday, March 11
9
am-1 pm
in the Commons Room
Monday - Wednesday, March 12-14
9 am-2:30 pm
in the Saint Mark Center (gym)
Sneak Preview
for Church Members and Friends
Wednesday, March 14
5 to 7 pm
in the Saint Mark Center (gym)
The Garage Sale Is . . .
Friday and Saturday, March 16 and 17
8 am - 1 pm
We Need Your Help . . .
Pricing and Setting Up
Monday - Wednesday, March 12 - 14
9 am - 3 pm
Just show up and we will put you to work!
Cashiers
Friday and Saturday, March 16 and 17
7:45 am - 1:15 pm
Donate Plastic Bags
We need
lots of plastic bags (grocery, etc.) to bag the items that people purchase at the garage sale. Please drop off your bags at Donna Poston's office in the Youth Center (off the atrium), OR in the corner of the Saint Mark Center (gym) OR you may bring them Sunday when you drop off your garage sale donations in the Commons Room.
Will you help???
or call her at (864) 539-5063
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It is time to place your order for one or more Calla Lilies that will adorn our sanctuary on Easter Sunday, April 1. We invite you to sponsor a stem or stems in memory or in honor of someone.
Click here to place your order online, or you may fill out the form in your bulletin this Sunday morning.
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The Gathering
Wednesday, March 21
5:30 pm
Dinner for children, youth and adults
Menu
Baked Ham
Chicken and Dressing Casserole
Green Beans
Potato Salad
Steamed Cabbage
Mac 'n Cheese
Congealed Cranberry Salad
Dessert
Rolls
6 pm
TREK for Children
Journey for Youth
6:15 pm
Worship and Holy Communion
Sanctuary
Click here to make your meal reservation. The master list applies.
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The van will be available for those who want a ride to the event.
Click here to make your reservation.
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Below are the many opportunities to observe Holy Week (March 25 - April 1):
Palm Sunday Worship
Sunday, March 25
Egg Hunt
Sunday, March 25
4 pm
Meet in the Saint Mark Center
Community Lenten Service and Lunch
Wednesday, March 28
12 noon
at Saint Mark UMC
Ryan Perry from Seneca Baptist
Spring Fling
Wednesday, March 28
5:30 pm
Maundy Thursday Worship
Thursday, March 29
7 pm
Easter Sunday Celebration
Sunday, April 1
All three services
Church Office Will Be Closed
April 2 - 3
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Saint Mark UMC's Spring Fling is coming Wednesday, March 28
Mark your calendar now for this exciting opportunity to show the amazing gift of God's love and the amazing hospitality of our Saint Mark family to our community.
This church-wide event (for all ages) will take place on the front lawn of the church beginning at 5:30 pm (or in the case of rain will be moved into the Saint Mark Center). Join us for hotdogs, a fire pit with smores, games, bounce houses, and more!
Click here to sign up to donate or volunteer to help.
For more information, click here to contact Pastor Shawna, or call her at the church office at (864) 882-2603.
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Are You 50+?
Hagood Mill
Music in the Mountains Series
This special event is part of the Music in the Mountains Series that occurs on the third Saturday of each month all year long at the Hagood Mill in Pickens County.
We will travel to Hagood Mill on April 21 for the Greater Clemson Music Festival and Pickens County Sesquicentennial. Admission is free. There is a $5 charge for parking. There is food on the grounds, as well as a gift shop. Bus transportation is available or you may drive there on your own.
Reservations aren't necessary to attend, but if you would like to ride the bus, please click here to contact Marla Fuller. The estimated cost to ride will be $5 per person.
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In partnership with Clemson UMC, join us at Asbury Hills April 28-29 for a weekend retreat focused on living spiritually alongside the challenges of daily life. The retreat will be led by Rev. Shawna Darnall and Rev. Jim Morgan. The cost is $125 per person including lodging and all meals. Adults of all ages are welcome! For more information, click here to contact Pastor Shawna.
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Mark your calendar now for this important day in the life of Saint Mark!
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The Gathering
Wednesday, March 21
5:30 - Supper
6:15 - Worship
Community Lenten Service
at Saint Mark
(followed by lunch)
Wednesday, March 28
12 noon
Easter Sunday Worship Celebration
Sunday, April 1
3 services
Spring Break
April 1 - 7
NO TREK or Journey activities on April 4
Confirmation Retreat
Lake Junaluska
April 13 - 15
Spring Anderson District
Lay Servant Ministries School
April 14 - 15
Grace United Methodist Church
Williamston, SC
The Gathering
Wednesday, April 18
5:30 - Supper
6:15 - Worship
Saint Mark Festival
with Rev. Susan Leonard-Ray
Sunday, April 22
9:30 am - Sunday School
10:30 am - Worship
Contact: Rev. Todd Davis
Saint Mark Festival Luncheon/Fundraiser
(sponsored by the Saint Mark UMW)
Sunday, April 22
12:30 pm
Saint Mark Center and Commons Room
Contact: Mona Fleming
Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, April 28
7 - 10:30 am
Contact: Dean Garland
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ELDERBERRIES EVENTS (FOR 50+)
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ARE YOU 50+?
Here are some Elderberries Events
that might interest you. Save the date(s) on your calendar.
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Greenville Swamp Rabbits Hockey Game
Day Trip to Hagood Mill
Greater Clemson Music Festival
and Pickens County Sesquicentennial
Saturday, April 21
Click here for more information
Need Help With Your Electronic Devices?
Saturday, May 19
10 - 2 pm (lunch included)
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The Search for Answers
Today, change seems to be happening at an ever increasing pace. With the advent of changes in the way we communicate, many opportunities also create challenges. Ideas today are spread around our globe with lightning speed. We are in an era of information overload. With that comes misinformation with many agendas attached.
Many long standing beliefs are being challenged or outright discarded. It is in this area that our own Christian Faith is being challenged. It is through the prism of our own pop culture that the church and its teachings are being compared. The paradox that is being exposed is the competition for what path people will choose for their lives. The current trend is not good for the Church of Jesus Christ. Many people are being drawn away from the teachings of Christ. The people making this choice are not finding happiness.
People are not finding happiness with more money, longer vacations, more leisure time, drugs or more Facebook friends. What current studies are finding out is happiness and fulfillment are linked. True happiness is not possible without being fulfilled. And fulfillment comes, as we know, through the teachings of Christ that emphasize the importance of serving others.
We at Saint Mark are challenging ourselves to be disciples for Christ. We are opening up avenues to share our gifts and talents to serve others in our community. The bigger and more exciting challenge is to go beyond our Saint Mark family and share this focus on discipleship with others in our community. This is the most important mission for our Saint Mark Evangelism Team. We look to you, our Saint Mark family for your support and direction as we grow our discipleship efforts.
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Social Principles and Social Creed
of the United Methodist Church
"Taking an active stance in society is nothing new for followers of John Wesley. He set the example for us to combine personal and social piety. Ever since predecessor churches to United Methodism flourished in the United States, we have been known as a denomination involved with people's lives, with political and social struggles, having local to international mission implications. Such involvement is an expression of the personal change we experience in our baptism and conversion.
The United Methodist Church believes God's love for the world is an active and engaged love, a love seeking justice and liberty. We cannot just be observers. So we care enough about people's lives to risk interpreting God's love, to take a stand, to call each of us into a response, no matter how controversial or complex. The church helps us think and act out a faith perspective, not just responding to all the other 'mind-makers-up' that exist in our society."
To help guide our thinking and acting about how we live in, and are in engaged in ministry in the world, The United Methodist Church has created statements to guide the church in its efforts to create a world of justice.
Click here to learn more about the
Social Principles and the
Social Creed of the United Methodist Church.
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Let's End Gun Violence!
Gun violence kills 93 people each day in the U.S. Our homes, our schools and our congregations are not immune. Addressing this epidemic is a Gospel call.
On Saturday, March 24, the students and families of
March For Our Lives will take to the streets of Washington D.C. to demand that their lives and safety become a top priority - that gun violence will end in their schools and communities.
Local marches will be held in both
Anderson (12 noon) and
Greenville (2 pm) on March 24.
Click here
to learn more, and to get exact locations of the marches.
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Get Out and Vote!
There will be a municipal election this year on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 for seats on the Seneca City Council. Six qualifying candidates are running for one of the four open council seats. They are Robert B. Holbrooks, W.C. Honeycutt Jr., Scott Durham, Denise Rozman, Joel Ward and Stuart Pohl. Residents must cast ballots from 7 am to 7 pm at the voting station for their precinct.
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Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Fellowship Hall
193 Old Greenville Hwy
Clemson, SC 29631
Tickets: $30 per person
The event will feature wines from around the world, heavy hors d'oeuvres, light entertainment, and a silent auction. All proceeds will support the mission and vision of the Foothills Chorale.
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Smile for the Camera
We take a lot of photographs around Saint Mark. We use these photographs, sometimes in printed publications and primarily on social media. We want to be sensitive to everyone who prefers that photos that include them not be used in any of our publications, whether printed or cyber.
Click here to let us know that you would prefer that we not use your photo in any of our publications.
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SAINTS IN SERVICE
HELPING YOU PLUG IN . . .
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LET US KNOW HOW YOU WANT TO PLUG IN!
Click here to discover the many ways to serve at Saint Mark. Fill out the form and return it to Marla Fuller in the church office. We will get you plugged in!
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