"The Messenger"
Online Newsletter
August 8, 2017
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From the Pastor
One very common interest found among preachers is a love of reading. It is an interest I have shared for as long as I can remember. I love to read, listen to audio books and lectures when I am in the car, and have a few books on my phone. While we already have plenty of book shelves in our house, I have just finished one book shelf project with another one on the way. At any given time, I am usually reading several books...
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SAGES News
Thirteen of our Sages are at Lake Junaluska this week enjoying the Festival of Wisdom and Grace. We will be returning on Thursday.
Celebrating twenty-seven years of programming Adventures in Learning will be held on Monday mornings of September 11, 18, 25 from 9:30-1:00 P.M. each day at First United Methodist Church, Murfreesboro..
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Youth News
We had a wonderful time at our annual End of Summer-Schools a Bummer party yesterday! We had over 65 youth plus adults who were able to swim, play soccer and basketball, share a meal and kick off our fall. We are ready for a great year!
See some pictures HERE
We begin our regular schedule this week with SONlight choir at 4:00 then FusionYouth at 5:00. Hope to you all there!
On August 20, we will have meeting for all Parents of Youth at 4:00 in the youth center. We will share our calendar and let you know about ways you can serve.
On September 3rd, we will not have FusionYouth due to Labor Day.
On September 30, we will be participating in Hands and Feet, a conference mission event. Registration is $40 and the registration forms are on the bulletin board.
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Wednesday Night Together Opening Celebration
Wednesday, August 30th
5:15 p.m.
Free Church Family Meal, Reservations Required
6:15 p.m.
Experience M'Boro District/St. Mark's
Red Bird Modular Home Building Project
through Hands-On Stations for All Ages!
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Ditsy Dots to Open Local Gospel Sing
Sunday, August 13th at 6:00 p.m., the Golden-Agers of Trinity United Methodist Church, 2303 Jones Blvd. are presenting a Gospel Sing featuring the Ditsy Dots: Martha Touchton, Robbie Hooper and Kathy Edwards accompanied by Jackson Henry. The "Sing" also features the group Sonrise, pianist Stephen Burnett and soloist Mike Burkitt. Admission is free; a love offering will be received to benefit two homeless ministries in our community, Journey Home and Way of Hope.
Please come support the Ditsy Dots, hear some wonderful singing and enjoy fellowship with fellow music lovers!
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Children's Classes Provide a Biblical Foundation for Faith!
St. Mark's Children's "SPARK" classes provide children Age 2 - Grade 6 with a wonderful, age-appropriate Biblical foundation so that their faith can grow and blossom to maturity! Classes meet Sunday mornings, 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. and all children are welcome!
We are blessed to have wonderful, dedicated and fun-loving teachers, but are always in need of more persons to guide our children toward Jesus.
If you would be willing to serve on a teaching team or as a class shepherd, please contact Rev. Martha Touchton.
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We Need Your Help!
Please help us make sure doors are not blocked open and are locked after church services and activities.
We want to keep our facility safe for our staff and the children who attend our child care program and other events. If you find an unlocked door and don't have a key please contact any staff member.
Think of the church as you would your home. Thank you so much for making St. Mark's a great place to worship and serve God.
St. Mark's Staff
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The Way of Hope Thanks You
The gas cards donated over the last two months for the Way of Hope's bus and van enabled the ladies and children to be transported to jobs, doctor appointments, host churches, etc. The cards we gave them in July had just been used up when they were at St Mark's overnight on August 3rd. We gave them the gas cards donated since July 6 in hopes that this will help get them through another month. We also provided booklets of Rover passes we purchased with money designated for The Way of Hope.
There were 10 children in August and at least half of them will be taken to school each morning which is an additional drain on their gas money. This is an ongoing need so anytime you feel that you can donate a gas card it will be greatly appreciated. Gas cards can be left in the church office with a note indicating they are for The Way of Hope. Your generosity is appreciated.
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In Other News...
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A Special Invitation to St. Mark's UMC "Back to School Blessings" -
Bring a friend or neighbor to worship next Sunday, August 13th, for the 8:30 or 11:00 a.m. worship services for a special time to of prayer and blessing for teachers and students of all ages. We are looking forward to welcoming friends from our partner school, Reeves Rogers, as well as Murfreesboro City Schools officials.
Glee Ministry In Need of Volunteers -
We have been blessed for the past few years to have a wonderful ministry for young special needs friends, the GLEE Room, which stands for God Loves Everyone Equally. In order for our church to continue responding to this need, a few more willing volunteers are needed to serve during Sunday school and/or 11:00 worship.
If you would be willing to consider serving in this ministry, please contact Rev. Touchton to talk further.
Ring, Ring! -
Are you passionate about worshipping through music? We need you and your gifts! Consider sharing your musical talents with the Chancel Ringers handbell choir. Open to adults and older youth; basic music reading ability necessary, bell-ringing experience helpful but not required. We are particularly in need of folks for the "sub list" who can fill in when a ringer is unavailable.
Chancel Ringers rehearse Sundays from 4:45-6:00 p.m. and play in worship every 4-6 weeks. Contact Rev. Mary Dicken for more information on how you can get involved!
St. Mark's night at the Nashville Sounds!
On Friday August 25th, the Sounds will be playing Round Rock Texas and we will be sitting on the first base side of the field. The game starts at 7:05 and tickets are $20.00 each. Tickets should be purchased by August 13th. We can help with car pool arrangements as requested.
Fall Golf Tournament! -
St. Mark's will be sponsoring a fall golf tournament on September 16 at Old Fort Golf Course. The cost to play is $55.00 with a 1:00 shot gun start. Sign up in the narthex or on the bulletin board to play!
Stones River Battlefield Cleanup
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Join friends and members of St Mark's and other community churches for cleanup day at the Stones River Battleground on August 26 from 8:30 to 11:30. Gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. Families with children are encouraged to participate. See Dale Slagle or a member of the mission committee for more information.
You Are Invited!
- We have had two great youth mission trips this summer and we want to share them with you. You are invited to attend the stockholder dinner on August 9. We will share videos and testimonies of our trips. You do not need to be a stockholder to attend. The dinner will begin at 6 PM. Please make a reservation in the church office.
Furniture Ministry Needs Volunteers
- Volunteers are needed to help pickup and deliver donated furniture to needy families on Saturday mornings. For more information, contact Karen Alexander at 615-707-3166.
Thank You to Everyone for your concern and prayers as I recovered from knee surgery. Everything went well, rehab is almost over and I am virtually pain free. Our church family is so important to us and we appreciate you all. -
Lynne Paredes
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