Announcements for August 2, 2018
Sunday: The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ
(Transferred from Aug. 6)
Mark Lawrence to speak tonight
Mark Lawrence, leader of the disafilliated diocese, has scheduled five speaking events around the lowcountry, and tonight's will be at St. Jude's in Walterboro. Woody Rutter plans to attend and invites you to ride with him if interested. He'll leave town around 6 PM; the meeting begins at 7. Contact Woody at 843-812-1355.
He's back from vacation!
The Wandering Rector returns. Join Rev. Roy for coffee and conversation on Wed., Aug. 8. We’ll gather at Starbuck’s on Boundary at 10:00 AM. 
Deadline extended to Mon., Aug. 6
If you're still on the fence about the Parish Retreat at Kanuga Sept. 7-9, it's time to get off and go get your checkbook. Don't miss this uplifting kick-off to fall with your St. Mark's friends. Click the green box for registration information.
Can we tame those killer-watts?
It's August! (Surprise.) That means the nights are as hot as the days and the AC can run 24/7. If you're the last person to leave the Center, please reset the thermostat to 80. No need to have a refrigerated office with no one in it. Let's spend our dollars on outreach, not SCE&G.
Lay Liturgical Ministers--sign up soon
If you're an acolyte, gospel bearer, usher, Lay Eucharistic Minister or sacristan OR WOULD LIKE TO BE ONE, please heed our call for volunteers for Sept. 2 through All Saints Day. Look for an email soon or contact Julie in the office.
Dominican Republic Scholarship Drive
Wow ! We are off to a good start. Thanks for your continuing prayers and generosity. Any amount is welcome. Place your gifts in the offering plate or mail to the church at PO Box 761, Port Royal 29935.For complete information, pick up a copy of the letter in the back of the church or contact me at 843-838-4311   --Barbara Anderson  
Received by transfer
Please welcome Alice and Somers Miller to St. Mark's by way of St. Helena's. Alice has already volunteered to be an usher, so we look forward to having them as active members. (If you want you letter transferred from another Episcopal Church, contact Julie in the office.)

This Sunday is HELP Sunday
On the first Sunday of each month, you're invited to bring canned and packaged food for the pantry at HELP of Beaufort. Deposit items in the blue bin on the church steps.

Register for Walk for Water
Registration is open for Beaufort Walk for Water scheduled for Sept. 22. Contact Westley Byrne at 843 476-9834 or wapwb1@gmail.com to sign up for one of the free slots, or go to www.watermission.org and look for "Find a Walk."
Updated FAQs from the Diocese
Wondering what will happen next with the churches in eastern SC? Click on the FAQ button at the left for a clear and concise explanation from our diocese on how the next steps in the process will go forward, and what it all means for both loyal Episcopalians and members of churches that have disaffiliated.
HELPFUL LINKS LINKS
Confused about serving dates or want to sign up?
Acolytes, gospel bearers, lay readers, Lay Eucharistic Ministers, ushers, sacristans, & new volunteers--click here for the schedule.

Biking for CF
Support Merilyn Smith with a donation as she bikes for  Cystic Fibrosis, or join the team. Click here  MJ's CF page for complete info.
St. Mark's Prayer Ministry
To have members of our prayer ministry pray for you or a loved one, contact Debbie Dawsey-Davis at  debdd3@gmail.com or 843-812-8255. 

Altar Flowers
To donate flowers as a memorial or in thanksgiving, click here for available dates and instructions.
IN BRIEF
Announcements Policy : The deadline for this newsletter and the Sunday bulletin is Wednesdays by 10 AM. Verbal announcements during services should be cleared with the Vestry Person on Duty in advance.
St. Mark's mailing address is PO Box 761, Port Royal SC 29935. Pledge payments should be addressed to "Treasurer." Mail sent to the street address is not secure.
Parish Office
843 379-1020
Office hours are
Tues., Wed., Thurs. 9-2