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To be a church aglow, ignited by the fire of God's Holy Spirit, lighting the way in our community and warming the hearts of those we meet.
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Contact Us?
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 2017 Ministry Guidebook
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to view the entire Saint Mark 2017 Ministry Guidebook with information about church structure, leadership, ministries and our 2017 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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September 24, 2017
Sunday
Schedule
9:00 am
Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
9:00 am
Celebration Worship in the Saint Mark Center
9:15 am
Children's Church
Room A101
10:15 am
Sunday School
for all ages
11:15 am
Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
12:30 pm
Church and Society Ministry Team Meeting
2:00 pm
Leadership Development
Team Meeting
4:00 pm
Wings 'N Things
5:30 pm
In His Eyes Rehearsal
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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 LGBT Inclusion?
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Prayer Focus for This Week
Pray for victims of natural disasters that have hit the western hemisphere in recent weeks - Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria, as well as the two earthquakes that have rocked Mexico in less than a month. Pray for the survivors who have lost homes, loved ones, livelihoods, and who have lost hope. Pray for an outpouring of help and relief.
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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.
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to submit your request.
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Worship With Us This Week
Sunday, September 24
Three Services
Meet the Disciples
Thomas
Traditional Services 9:00 am and 11:15 am
Sanctuary
Bringing the Message
Rev. Tony Medlin
Celebration Service 9:00 am
Saint Mark Center
Bringing the Message
Rev. Todd Davis
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RENEW Schedule
Wednesday, September 27
RENEW Dinner
5:15 - 6:15 PM
Saint Mark Center
or call the church office at 882-2603
Menu
Full Salad Bar
Assorted Sandwiches
(ham, turkey egg salad)
fruit salad
cookies
Kids' TREK (K4 - 5th grade)
Worship Arts and Activities
6:00 - 7:15 PM
Youth Journey (6th grade - college)
6:00 - 7:15 PM
Moving Forward in the Wesleyan Way
a time of learning, conversation,
and sharing in holy Communion for Adults
(See details below)
6:00 - 7:15 PM
Commons Room
RENEW Fellowship
Feel free to just hang around in our gym to fellowship with friends - or make new ones!
6:00 - 7:15 PM
Saint Mark Center
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Next Wednesday, September 27
Topic
Ministry in the Wesleyan Tradition
Discussion and Holy Communion led by
Rev. John Evatt
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For more information,
click here to contact Donna Poston, Minister of Youth and College Discipleship
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We still have room for you! What a great time this will be. We are still taking reservations for
the Sunset Charity Cruise aboard
"Life's ll Good."
Look for us in the atrium. Click here to contact Kathy Graves for more information or to make your reservation.
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Click here to contact Marla Fuller for more information.
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Disaster Relief
Will You Help?
It's not too late to help! The needs are still there!
Click here to learn how you can help with the relief efforts through
UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) in areas affected by Hurricane Harvey, and more than likely, Hurricane Irma. The deadline for the collection of cleaning kits and health kits has been extended to Sunday, October 1. Drop off your donated items at Pastor Todd's office. Will you help?
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This new ministry will provide
socialization opportunities for individuals with mild to moderate Alzheimer's and networking for care partners. Share your stories and socialize with others who have worries about their memory. Studies confirm that b
eing active physically, socially and mentally is good for the brain!
Light Refreshments will be served.
For more information, click here to contact Diane Caster, or call her at (864) 972-4736.
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Mark your calendar now. For more information, click here to contact Kathy Graves.
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Are You 50+?
Join us for an evening packed full of fun, food and fellowship. This event starts at 5:30 pm and includes:
- "Happy Hour" with Hors D'oeuvres and Mocktails
- A Pumpkin Carving Contest with prizes (pumpkins will be provided)
- A Chili Cook-off Competition with prizes (prepare your favorite recipe)
- Covered Dish Chili Supper
- A Costume Competition with prizes
- Music and dancing
Watch for more details in next week's Heart Beat.
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Don't Miss This Annual Fall Event!
Mark the date on your calendar! Watch for more details.
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Mission Auction Update
Please contact Jane Harlin at (864) 638-2462
(new phone number!)
or
click here
to email Jane if you have items to donate. The auction will be held on
Sunday, October 29th in the atrium
. Thanks for supporting the fundraiser that provides resources for many of the important mission projects of Saint Mark UMC every year.
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Elderberries December Trip
to Winston-Salem
December 4 - 6
Here Is What You Need To Know
- Estimated cost per person is $300 per person, based on hotel double occupancy room and a minimum of 40 participants. Included in this price is transportation, 2 nights lodging, all meals except lunch, luggage handling, and planned tours (three or four tours will be included in the itinerary).
- Travel from Seneca will be on a 54-seat motor coach, provided and driven by Ionosphere Travel, an Anderson, SC company.
- We plan to depart from Saint Mark on Monday, December 4 at 12:00 noon. Please eat lunch first, or you can bring a bag lunch or snack with you. Drinks must be in a container with a lid to minimize spills. No milk or ice cream. We will plan a rest stop about half way to Winston-Salem. It is about a four-hour trip, plus a short rest stop.
- Lodging will be in the historic Brookstown Inn, voted by Southern Living as one of the South's 25 best hotels in 2016. The building in which the inn is housed was Winston-Salem's first factory, commissioned by the Moravian Congregation as the Salem Cotton Mill in 1837. Twenty years later, the building was converted to the Wachovia Flour Mill and ultimately served as a warehouse until the 1970's. Brookstown Inn opened in late 1984.
- The inn will welcome us with a wine and cheese reception each evening, and milk and cookies at bedtime. The hotel is located ½ mile from Old Salem Museums and Gardens.
- Tentatively, tours and activities include:
- Krispy Kreme donut reception and overview tour by Winston-Salem Tourism
- Evening visit to Festival of Lights at Tanglewood Park
- Old Salem Museums and Gardens tour
- Reynolda House Museum of American Art Tour "A 1917 Christmas"
- Tour of Korner's Folly, a unique Victorian era home in Kernersville, NC, decorated in period Christmas décor
- Stop at Mrs Hanes Handmade Moravian Cookie factory on the way back home. This is the only factory that makes all of their cookies totally by hand.
- Expected return to Seneca will be on Wednesday, December 6 no later than 5:00 pm.
- A non-refundable deposit of $50/person will be required by November 1 so the bus can be reserved.
For more information, click here to contact Becky Hazelwood. Click here to make your reservation(s).
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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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Halloween Costume Party and Chili Cook-off
Friday, October 20 at 6 pm
Party with a Purpose
Covered Dish Supper
Friday, November 17 at 6 pm
Trip to Winston-Salem
Monday, December 4 - Wednesday, December 6
Estimated Cost: $300/person
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World Communion Sunday
Sunday, October 1
All three services
Lay Servant Ministries School
October 7 and 8
Pendleton United Methodist Church
United Methodist Men
Saturday, October 21
10 am
Full Breakfast Meeting
Ann Hope UMC in Seneca
Stewardship Series
Sundays, October 22 and 29
Wings for the Lord
will sing during morning worship
at St. Andrew UMC in Easley
Sunday, October 29
Youth Halloween Party
Sunday, October 29
Time TBD
at the home of Curt and Alice Evatt
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We Are Still Looking . . .
We are still looking for a new
Minister of Children's Discipleship. The job description has been updated this week. We are looking for just the right person to fill that position - someone who is qualified, and who will lovingly and faithfully serve the children and families of Saint Mark. If you are interested in this position, or know someone who might be interested,
click here to see the revised job description.
Resumes should be submitted to Mary Ann Schrecengost.
Click here.
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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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