"The Messenger"
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From the Pastor
New Series Begins Sunday: reMARKable
The word "remarkable" is derived from the French word "remarquer" which means "take note of" and the French word "able" which means "worthy." When something is remarkable, then, it's worthy to take note of! Such is the case with the Gospel According to Mark. Scholars believe that the writers of both Matthew and Luke took note of Mark's gospel when compiling their own accounts of Jesus' life.
Join us over the next nine weeks as we study this "reMARKable" gospel.
Sunday, July 7:
Scripture: Mark 1:1-15
Sunday, July 14:
Scripture: Mark 2:1-11
Sunday, July 21:
Mark 3:20-35
Sunday, July 28:
Scripture: Mark 4:35-41
Sunday, August 4:
Scripture: Mark 6:1-11
Sunday, August 11:
Scripture: Mark 7:1-23
Sunday, August 18:
Scripture: Mark 8:1-10
Sunday, August 25:
Scripture: Mark 10:17-31
Sunday, September 1:
Scripture: Mark 14:12-26
Sunday, September 8:
Scripture: Mark 16:1-8
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SAGES News
On Thursday, June 27, the SAGES had a wonderful trip to the Loveless Café at 10:00 A.M. Thanks to all who went.
The Sages Ministry Team will meet Monday, July 8, 9:30 AM in Room 407-409.
SAGES will be going to Granny Fishes’ on Thursday, July 11, leaving at 3:30 P.M.
The Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group meets again July 25 at 1:30 P.M. in Room 506.
SAGES still have several other trips and activities planned. These include another trip to the Cumberland County Playhouse, and the Midway Diner. Please watch this newsletter for lots of other information regarding our SAGES’ activities. You may check our activities book in the church office for additional information and sign-ups.
Please remember to pray for our monthly worship service at Adams’ Place. Rev. Linda Tunnell, Liz Bennett and their teams lead these services. If you would like to be a part of one of teams, please contact Linda or Liz.
We also offer services the second Tuesday of each month at Boulevard Terrace Rehab and Nursing at 2:00 P.M. If you would like to participate, please be there at 1530 Middle Tennessee Boulevard at that time.
W e also are continuing our services at the Rutherford Memory Care on Wednesdays at 11:00 A.M. Everyone is welcome to participate in these programs. Thanks to Lisa Chappell, Trish Clardy, Dorothy Sharber. Lisa Emfinger, and Joann Henley for their support every week.
The Festival of Wisdom and Grace for older adults will be August 5-8 at Luke Junaluska, North Carolina. You can make your reservations now by calling Lake Junaluska at 800-222-4930.
The SAGES continue to offer birthday cakes and celebrations for those who are turning 90. Some of those will be coming up soon.
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Deep Blue Kids:
Families of the Old Testament
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I will make your name respected, and you will be a blessing. (Genesis 12:2)
Sundays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
This month we will hear stories about an important Old Testament family: Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, and Lot. Abraham, Sarah, and Lot trusted God and moved from their home to a place they had never been before. God’s promise to be with them on their journey is a promise God makes to us, too. God also promises Sarah and Abraham that they will have a baby despite being quite old. But, nothing is impossible with God, and their family grows! We also see that sometimes family’s change as Lot and Abraham choose to move apart.
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St. Mark’s Summer
Midweek Meet
Up!
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Join us for fun and/or lunch at some of the kid-friendliest places in town! We’ll meet at the listed location Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.; then head to lunch at 12:00 p.m. Come for the fun, for lunch, or for both, come one Wednesday or every Wednesday! Each event is “Dutch Treat.” In case of inclement weather, meet at St. Mark’s and BYO sack lunch. Parent or grandparent attendance is required. All ages and friends welcome!
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Save These Children's Ministries Dates:
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Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: MidWeek MeetUps!
Saturday, July 20:
Family Field Trip to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center
in Huntsville, AL
Monday – Friday, July 22-26:
“
CREATE: The Good News Through Art!
” Children’s Art Camp
Sunday, August 5:
Promotion Sunday in Children’s Christian Education
Check Out St. Mark’s Summer Children’s Ministries Brochure
Here
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Explore Where God’s Power can Take You!”
VBS CELEBRATION REPORT
We had an amazing week at TO MARS AND BEYOND! We explored where God’s power can take us as we journeyed to the planets of Truth, Courage, Love, Praise, and Promise! We discovered that traveling with God can help refuel our lives!
We discovered God’s power through five Bible stories that helped us explore Faith, Boldness, Kindness, Thankfulness and Hope. We explored these stories through crafts, music, recreation, and snacks, and gave God thanks and praise every day in worship!
We had more than 200 child-sized Voyagers VBS, and about 100 youth and adult Station Leaders, Star Guides and Helpers. Everyone worked hard and had lots of fun together!
READ MORE of the REPORT HERE
Family Field Trip to U.S. Space and Rocket Center July 20! See more information
HERE
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Glory to god, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine, by his power at work in us! ~ Ephesians 3:20
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Sunday, July 14 Children’s Coin Offering
for Kai Bimson Family
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The July Children’s Coin Offering will go to help one of our own children and families. We will receive a Love Offering for Kai Bimson’s family as he undergoes treatment for Leukemia at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Please give generously to help this family with the many expenses they are incurring during this time.
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The Good News through Art
Children’s Art Day Camp
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The Good News through Art Children’s Art Day Camp. Explore Jesus’ life through various forms of creative art!
Monday – Friday, July 22 – 26
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
at St. Mark’s UMC
Ages 6 – 12
(Must have completed Kindergarten)
Paid registration is required.
Registration Deadline: Monday, July 8. Camp Fee: $15/Child. Art Show Sunday, July 28, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Questions? Call or email Rev. Martha Touchton at martha@stmarkstn.org or 615-893-3455.
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Dear St. Mark’s friends —
Thank you for the many ways you blessed me in my final days at the church! I so appreciated the brunch and cake, all the farewell parties different groups at the church arranged, the cards, gifts, and well wishes. It has been a joy to serve with you these past several years. I am so grateful for the love and support you offered me during my time of ministry with you all, and I am praying for you in this time of transition. I look forward to hearing about the great things God is doing through St. Mark’s UMC in the years to come!
Grace and Peace,
Rev. Mary Dicken
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