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Saint Mark UMC
616 Quincy Road
Seneca, SC 29678
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9 am - 5 pm (M-Th)
(864) 882-2603
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(864) 888-7072
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Saint Mark 2017 Ministry Guidebook
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August 6, 2017
Sunday
Schedule
9:00 am
Worship in the Sanctuary
9:15 am
Children's Church
Room A101
Atrium Fellowship
with beverages and refreshments
10:15 am
Sunday School
for all ages
Classrooms
11:15 am
Worship in the Saint Mark Center
11:30 am
Children's Church
Room A101
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Prayer Focus for This Week
Pray for the more than a million children in Yemen, already suffering from acute malnutrition, who are now at risk from a cholera outbreak that is sweeping that war torn nation. Pray for aid and assistance to reach these suffering children and their families. Pray for peace.
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"Summer at Saint Mark"
Service #5
THIS Sunday, August 6
9:00 am in the Sanctuary
11:15 am in the Saint Mark Center
"Which Way?"
Bringing the Message
Rev. Shawna Darnall
(Ordination Sermon)
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Saint Mark Family,
Many of you are aware that I am currently doing the work required for ordination in the United Methodist Church, and since many of you have inquired I want to take a moment to share with you a bit more about what all of this means.
The UMC has always believe that those whom the Church ordains should be conscious of God's call personally, and that their calling should be acknowledged and authenticated by the Church. As you know, God's calling takes a variety of manifestations, and the Church cannot structure a single test of authenticity. However, the experience of the Church and the needs of its ministry do require certain qualities of faith, life, and practice. So during this season of late summer and early fall I am working to turn in Ordination Paperwork in the areas of Theology and Doctrine, Call and Discipline Life, Bible Study, Proclamation, and a special project to demonstration fruitfulness; and if I pass the written portion I will go later this fall for in-person Interviews.
I am so incredibly grateful to be among such an affirming faith family as I do this important work. I'm particularly excited about giving my ordination sermon as this is the part of this work that I can invite you into.
Thank you for your support as I do this hard but holy work. I look forward to sharing a portion of it with you on Sunday!
Pastor Shawna
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Pastor Todd Davis continues to be out of the office on vacation and will return on
Monday, August 7.
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"Summer at Saint Mark" concludes this Sunday, August 6
with TWO identical services of worship.
- 9:00 am "Summer at Saint Mark" worship service will be held in the SANCTUARY.
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11:15 am "Summer at Saint Mark" worship service will be held in the SAINT MARK CENTER/GYM
August 6 - Rev. Shawna Darnall's
Ordination Sermon
For more information,
click here to contact Rev. Shawna Darnall.
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Elderberries Event to Flat Rock Playhouse
Saturday, August 12
Our Elderberries August event, the trip to Flat Rock Playhouse, is next Saturday, August 12. We have 43 attending! Here are some instructions if you are scheduled to attend:
- If you are riding in the van, or would like to follow the van, meet in the church parking lot across from the sanctuary so that we can leave at 9:45 am. For those of you riding the van, a donation of $6 per person will help cover the cost of gas.
- We have lunch reservations for 11:30 am at Mezzaluna Pizza Company in Hendersonville.
- Then we will travel to the Flat Rock Playhouse for the 2:00 matinee of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
If you are looking for last-minute reservations,
click here to check with Marla Fuller, or call her at the church office at 882-2603 to see if any theater seats are still available.
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Next Sunday, August 13,
is Faith Formation Sunday
Every year, about this time, we kick off our new program year with a Sunday devoted to emphasizing the importance of growing - in faith and in discipleship. The "Summer at Saint Mark" series will have officially ended, but we will have ONE MORE Sunday with only TWO services of worship - BOTH IDENTICAL AND BOTH IN THE SANCTUARY (9 and 11:15 am).
CONTINUE BELOW for more information about other Faith Formation Sunday opportunities.
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Celebrate Sunday School
on Faith Formation Sunday
August 13
We invite all classes (children, youth and adults) to gather together, as we did last year, on both floors of the atrium at 10 am to celebrate Sunday School. We will recognize our Sunday School teachers with a small token of our appreciation. As part of our celebration there will be a large sheet cake in the atrium for everyone to enjoy.
We encourage anyone interested in getting involved in an adult Sunday School Class to take the opportunity at 10:15 am to participate in our open house - to check out the different classes we have available. Classroom doors will be open. Simply walk in and make yourself at home. Click here to learn more about our 10 adult classes.
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Children's Ministry
End of Summer Cookout
Sunday, August 13
5 - 8 pm
South Cove Park
All children and families are invited to join us for a cookout on August 13. Hot dogs, lemonade and water will be provided. Please bring chips or a side dish to share. We hope to see everyone there to help celebrate the closing of the summer! As soon as possible, click here to RSVP to Caitlyn Smoldt.
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Click here for more information and/or to register.
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Click here for more information and to make your reservation.
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Click here to register for this seminar.
There will be refreshments. Also care will be available for loved ones with dementia. Click here to contact Bonnie Holmes if you are interested in this service.
This event is co-sponsored by the Elderberries and the Dementia Concerns Group.
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Women's Day Apart
with Rev. Susan Leonard-Ray
Saturday, September 16
10 am - 2 pm
Commons Room
Lunch will be catered
Ladies, save the date!! Rev. Susan Leonard-Ray, our Anderson District Superintendent, and no stranger to Saint Mark, returns to us for a time of spiritual renewal and refreshment. Watch for more details and information about how to make your reservation.
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We will be taking reservations in the atrium
this Sunday, August 6 for
a Sunset Charity Cruise aboard
"Life's ll Good."
We are limited to 75 people, so make your reservation early! Click here to contact Kathy Graves for more information.
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Chancel Choir Kickoff
Saturday, August 19
4:30 pm
Home of Bob and Edna Rider
Summer Anderson District
Lay Servant Ministries School
Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20
South Main Chapel and Mercy Center
Anderson, SC
Youth Lake Kickoff
(rising 6th - 12th graders)
Sunday, August 27
3 - 6 pm
Home of Mike and Debbie Wallace
Wings 'n Things and
In His Eyes Resumes
Sunday, September 10
4:00 pm
RENEW 2017-18 Kickoff
Trivia Night!!
Wednesday, September 13
Contact:
Marla Fuller
Youth Fall Retreat
Asbury Hills
September 30 - October 1
Contact: Donna Poston
World Communion Sunday
Sunday, October 1
All three services
Contact: Rev. Todd Davis
Pet Blessing
Sunday, October 1
2:30 pm
Contact: Marla Fuller
Low Country Boil
Fundraiser for Eleuthera Mission
Sunday, October 8
6:00 pm
Saint Mark Center
Contact: Kathy Graves
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Fishing On Lake Keowee
Tuesday, October 10
9 am - 12 noon
Saint Mark UMC
Room A203
The Keowee Anglers will present a FREE fishing class, Fishing on Lake Keowee. The class covers all aspects of bass fishing on Lake Keowee. All are welcome. If you would like to attend, or for more information, click here to contact Bill Walker
or call him at 944-7880. Click here to visit the Keowee Anglers website.
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We have an
urgent need for nursery volunteers. We have this Sunday (August 6) covered. The need begins on Sunday, August 13 and beyond. There are three time slots that need to be covered each Sunday
(9:00 services, 10:15 Sunday School, and 11:00 service). Would you be willing to cover one or more of those time slots? If so,
click here to contact Jens Holley, our Administrative Assistant. Or you may call the church office at (864) 882-2603.
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Saint Mark Child Development Center Could Use Your Help!
The crawler room is need of a medium size refrigerator. The CDC has seen an increase in the number of children being served, and the mini refrigerators do not have enough space.
This is a big need!
The CDC also needs a new microwave for the after-school room.
Click here to contact Becca Williams, CDC Director, if you can help.
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3:20 Prayer P.U.S.H. Cards (business card size) are available in the Narthex, the atrium and the Saint Mark Center (gym). Pick up one
or more cards and place it/them strategically in locations in your home, office, car, etc. as reminders to pray for Saint Mark at 3:20 pm (or 3:20 am if you work the night shift). We look forward to all that God will accomplish in and through Saint Mark because of your heartfelt prayers.
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Reminder!!
Position Available
Minister of Children's Discipleship
Are you, or do you know someone who is qualified and interested in pursuing employment at Saint Mark to minister to our youngest disciples? Click here to find the job description. Please forward it on to anyone you think might be called to work with children in the context of the church. All applications should be sent to Mary Ann Schrecengost. Click here for her email address. Posting closes in a little over a week - on Saturday, August 12.
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A Note of Thanks
To all my friends at Saint Mark, thank you all so much for the many cards, calls, hugs and prayers which I have received since Dave's death. I always knew that I had a family at Saint Mark, but I had no idea how large or caring that family was until now. This has been a truly humbling experience and one for which I will be forever grateful.
With Love,
Alicia Spivey
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