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To Be and Make Disciples of
Jesus Christ
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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 2018 Ministry Guidebook
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to view the entire Saint Mark 2018 Ministry Guidebook with information about church structure, leadership, ministries and our 2018 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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9:00 am
Sunday School
9:40 am
Fellowship Time in the Atrium
10:00 am
Traditional Worship
Sanctuary
10:00 am
Celebration Worship
Saint Mark Center
4:00 pm
TREK for Children
4:00 pm
Wings 'N Things
for Youth
5:30 pm
In His Eyes
for Youth
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Quick, easy and available
HERE
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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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Interested in LGBTQ+ Inclusion?
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Prayer Focus for This Week
Pray for all teenagers. Think of a teenager or teenagers in your life, or the teens in our youth group. Picture them in your mind. Then lift them in prayer using the suggestions below:
Pray for a spirit of humility.
Pray for a spirit of reverence.
Pray for a spirit of purity.
Pray for a spirit of purpose.
Pray for a spirit of simplicity.
Pray for a spirit of commitment.
Pray for a spirit of servanthood.
Pray for a spirit of assurance.
Pray for a spirit of availability.
Pray for a spirit of loyalty.
Pray for a spirit of compassion.
Pray for a spirit of maturity.
Pray for a spirit of holiness.
Pray for a spirit of discernment.
Pray for a spirit of self-denial.
Pray for a spirit of confidence.
Pray for a spirit of integrity.
Pray for a spirit of repentance.
Pray for a spirit of trust.
Pray for a spirit of teachability.
Pray for a spirit of prayer.
Pray for a spirit of unity.
Pray for a spirit of generosity.
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Submit Your Prayer Requests
Saint Mark is pleased to receive your prayer requests . . . for yourself or for friends or loved ones.
Click here
to submit your request to Pastor Todd Davis.
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Join Us For Worship
THIS Sunday, September 30
Who's On the Throne?
bringing the message
Rev. Todd Davis
Traditional Service
10 am in the Sanctuary
Celebration Service
10 am in the Saint Mark Center
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There Is Still Room for You to Join Us
Tomorrow Evening!
Plan to bring a dish to share (hors d'oeuvres, salad, side dish, dessert), plus $5 to cover meat, beverages and paper products.
FYI, Biggerstaff has outlets for crockpots/slow cookers if you need them.
Click here for a map to Biggerstaff Retreat Center. For your GPS, the address is
398 Biggerstaff Rd, Seneca, SC 29672
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New Table Talk Sunday School Series
The Way Back to You
The Enneagram Journey
led by Marla Fuller
This series begins a week earlier
than first announced
THIS Sunday, September 30
9 am
Room A206
What you don't know about yourself can, in fact, hurt you . . . and your relationships with family, friends, co-workers, acquaintances . . . and even God. Take a self-discovery journey and learn about the self-defeating patterns in your life that keep you from moving forward. Through the ancient wisdom of the Enneagram, learn about doable changes you can make that will get you on the road to your best and truest self.
Everyone is welcome! Simply show up!
For more information, click here to contact Marla Fuller.
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Memory Cafe October Event
Trip to Denver Downs
Monday, October 1
10:30 am
Car Pool Will Leave at 9:45 am
Next Monday, October 1, persons with dementia and their family caregivers will enjoy an afternoon
down on the farm, at Denver Downs in Anderson. Activities could include a hayride, a walk through the corn maze, decorating pumpkins, listening to music or simply enjoying the relaxing surroundings!
For information,
click here to contact Bonnie Holmes.
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Please join us for a bit of lunch and an informative discussion of the "perils of procrastination" when it comes to end of life planning. No reservation is required to attend the event, however if you would like a bag lunch (turkey and cheese sandwich, chips, cookie, fruit, and drink is $8 per person - cash or check made out to Donna Jaynes on day of event), please click here to place your food order with Donna Jaynes.
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In honor of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Faith Formation team will honor and celebrate the gifts of our beloved pets on Sunday, October 7 at 3 pm. Bring a pet, or a picture of your pet if he or she is difficult to transport, and join us for a great event!
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Join us for Dinner
and an Evening of Games!!
Some games will be provided, but plan to bring some of your favorite games with you!
BYOG
(bring your own games)
Menu
Meat Loaf
BBQ Pork
Creamed Potatoes
Green Beans
Mac-N-Cheese
Cole Slaw
Rolls
Banana Pudding
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For more information, click here to contact David Wilcox.
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For more information,
click here to contact Donna Poston.
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An Elderberries Event
The Lettermen in Concert
Sunday, October 14
7 pm
Walhalla Civic Auditorium
Tickets are available now: $37 per person
Join us for supper at Puerto Nuevo Restaurant
in West Union at 5 pm
with Marla Fuller
We still have
2 tickets left
They can be yours! Reserve your ticket(s) today!
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For anyone with seafood allergies the shrimp will be cooked separate from the corn, potatoes, and sausage.
Tickets are being sold in the Atrium on Sunday mornings. For more information,
click here to contact Kathy Graves.
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"I was in prison and you visited me." Matthew 25:36
Saint Mark United Methodist Women (UMW) continues to ask all Saint Mark disciples to support the Kairos Prison Ministry. The Women's Weekend at Leath Correctional Institute is October 25-28. Please help by:
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Baking Cookies - Oatmeal, peanut butter, molasses, and chocolate chip cookies that are between 2 inches and 2 1/2 inches in diameter and not more than 1/2 inch thick are needed. It is important not to use icing, sugar, or other coating on the outside of the cookie. Do not add fruit or nuts to the cookies. Wrap thoroughly cooled cookies in packages of one dozen. Bring your cookies to the church office by
noon on Monday, O
ctober 22.
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Pray - Please pray for the team who will share their faith during the weekend as well as for all inmates.
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Write Letters - Please write notes of encouragement to the inmates that will be involved in the weekend. Letter should be written to "Dear Friend" and placed in a blank envelope. Notes with reminders of God's unconditional love and grace are encouraging to the inmates. Bring your letters to the church office by
noon on Monday,
October 22.
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Elderberries
Lunch Bunch Kick-off
Tuesday, October 23
12 noon
Commons Room
Cost: $5
Join us as we kick off our new Lunch Bunch ministry for seniors. The plan is to meet for lunch on a monthly basis - sometimes at the church and, on occasion, at other locations. The purpose is to gather together around tables for food and for fellowship. Pastors and staff plan to join you for Lunch Bunch periodically, so don't be surprised when they show up.
Join us for lunch and conversation on Tuesday, October 23, featuring a variety of homemade soups, bread, desserts and beverages. Click here to make your reservation.
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Watch for more details. Or click here to contact Pastor Shawna Darnall.
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Join us for a time of table fellowship!
A light lunch will be served
in the Saint Mark Center
THERE WILL BE NO COST FOR THE LUNCH!
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We have had to make yet another change
in the date for this important event
in the life of Saint Mark.
Please make note of this in your calendar.
Sunday, November 4
We hope you will plan to attend.
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This event is sponsored by the Clemson Area Congregations In Touch (CACIT). Soon you will be able to purchase your tickets from Debbie DuBose.
Support our pastors (Todd and Shawna), enjoy tasting a wide variety of great food prepared by local clergy, AND support a worthy cause - Safe Harbor. Click here for more information about Safe Harbor.
FOOD AND FUN FOR ALL!!!!
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Postponed but not forgotten!
The
Auction and Sale for Missions has been rescheduled for Sunday morning, November 4. We will have some great items for you to bid on, including Christmas decor items, 2 tickets to the Clemson vs. Duke game on November 17 (complete with tailgating fun with the Dobsons!), other Clemson goodies, and even a football signed by your favorite Clemson coaches! The "Buy It Now" table will feature a variety of handmade crafts and home made food items, and remember . . . all proceeds will be used to support local, state and global missions.
Stop by the atrium anytime between 8:30 am and 12 noon to have some snacks, place your bids, and buy a few nice things to take home with you.
Thank you in advance for your support of the outreach work done by Saint Mark UMC! For more information,
click here to contact Jane Harlin.
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Women's Day Apart
Saturday, November 10
10 am - 2 pm
Commons Room
Ladies, watch for more details in upcoming weeks!
All women of all ages are welcome to attend!
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All Saints Sunday
Sunday, November 4
5:30 - 7 pm
Clemson United Methodist Church
Annual Charge Conference
Wednesday, November 7
6:30 pm
Commons Room
Turkey in the Hole
Wilderness Way Girls' Camp
Saturday, November 17
10:45 - 11:15 am - Tour
12:15 - 1:30 pm - Dinner
Sing Along Messiah
Sunday, November 25
5:30 pm
Sanctuary
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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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Covered Dish Supper at Biggerstaff Retreat
Tomorrow, Friday, September 28
5 pm - hors d'oeuvres
6:00 pm - supper
Followed by a Game of Trivia
Transportation will be available
The Lettermen in Concert
Sunday, October 14
7 pm
Cost: $37 per ticket
2 TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE NOW!
Transportation will be available
We will gather for supper at
Puerto Nuevo Mexican and Seafood Restaurant at 5 pm before the concert.
Monthly "Lunch Bunch" Gathering
beginning on Tuesday, October 23
(4th Tuesday of each month)
12 noon
Commons Room
Turkey in the Hole
Wilderness Way Girls' Camp
Church-wide Event Sponsored by the Elderberries
Saturday, November 17
Campsite Tours 10:45 - 11:15 am
Dinner - 12:30 pm
Bring sides and desserts
Transportation will be available
Monthly "Lunch Bunch" Gathering
Tuesday, November 27
12 noon
Ye Olde Sandwich Shop
A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas
Flat Rock, NC
Thursday, December 13
2 pm matinee
Cost of Tickets: $40 per person
For more information about our Elderberries ministry or any of these events, click here to contact Marla Fuller
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Abigail Circle Becomes
Saint Mark's 3rd
Reconciling Ministries Network Community
The sisters of our Saint Mark Abigail Circle have joined the Misfits Sunday School Class and the Faith Circle by publicly choosing to embrace all of God's beloved children. Below is their welcoming statement.
"We welcome all persons of all races, abilities, nationalities and economic class, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. In the full expression of God's all-inclusive love and with the compassion of Jesus Christ, all are welcome. Join us in practicing God's greatest commandments."
From left to right
Front row: Lynn Dobson, Donna Dowd, Phyllis Christensen, Hallie Mappus and Marlene Edlund
Middle Row: Marla Fuller, Debbie Dietz, Judy Elrod, Barbara McGrey and Barbara Schoonover,
Back Row: Carolyn Johnson, Mary Ann Schecengost, Sally Fischer, Jan McFall and Linda Lovelace.
Click here to learn more about
Reconciling Ministries Network.
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Are You Concerned About
Climate Justice???
Click here to answer and submit the
United Methodist Church 2018 American Climate Metrics Survey
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Click here for more information or call (864) 654-5547
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Tent Revival
Ann Hope United Methodist Church
702 Goddard Ave
Seneca, SC 29678
October 7 - 10
6:30 pm
Sunday, October 7
Preaching: Rev. Matt Turner
Music: Gospel According to Saint Mark Singers
Monday, October 8
Preaching: Rev. Billy Myers
Music: The Dodrill Family
Tuesday, October 9
Preaching: Rev. Dan Mason
Music: The Clarks
Wednesday, October 10
Preaching: Rev. Derrick Cattenhead
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Ongoing Collection of
Feminine Hygiene Products
Our young women's circle, Manibus Christi, will continue gathering feminine hygiene products for needy girls in middle and high schools as well as homeless women in Oconee County.
Collection bins are inside both sets of atrium doors. Please help Manibus Christi support the dignity of these women and girls by donating these items throughout the year:
- sanitary napkins (maxi or regular)
- tampons (any size)
- panty liners; and individually wrapped non-alcohol feminine wipes (such as Summer's Eve)
Thank you for your ongoing support of this important community outreach!
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Will You Help??
Nothing says "Christmas is coming" like those little red buckets guarded by smiling people ringing bells and wishing folks a Merry Christmas. But who stands there and rings the bell? It could be
you!
The Acts Sunday School class has been providing bell ringers for the Salvation Army during the Christmas season for a while now, but it takes 3000 volunteer hours to cover all the shifts at all the locations during the Christmas season.
Could Saint Mark provide disciples to handle 2-4 hour shifts at one of 12 different locations throughout Oconee County? The bell ringing season is from
November 9 - December 24, Monday - Saturday, 10am - 8pm, so there are shifts to suit almost every schedule. You could ring alone or with a partner. Maybe a Sunday School class or other group could take a whole day at one location and work all the shifts.
But first, we need a disciple willing to help sign up volunteers and coordinate the scheduling of Saint Mark ringers with the Salvation Army. If you feel called to help in this way, or if you want to sign up as a ringer, or if you just want more information,
click here to contact Jane Harlin, or call her at (864) 638-2462.
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Just a Reminder . . .
We Are Soliciting Your Feedback
Deadline is Monday!
You have the opportunity to offer feedback about our current Sunday School/Worship Schedule. The deadline for your comments is Monday, October 1.
Click here to read the letter that was sent out to our Saint Mark family.
Click here to send your thoughts to Jeff Weicksel, or you can submit your written response to Pastor Todd Davis, placing it in his mailbox in the Administrative Hallway.
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It's Beginning To Look Like
Marvin's Kids!!!
Watch for details about how you can get involved in bringing Christmas joy to the children in our local community who need it the most!
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Marlene Edlund
Installed as an Officer
on our Anderson District
UMW Leadership Team
Pictured second from left is Saint Mark disciple, Marlene Edlund, who was installed on Saturday, September 22 as Chair of Social Action for the Anderson District United Methodist Women. Marlene's advocacy for those in need will serve her well as she leads in this position.
Here are the UMW Mission Focus Areas: Climate Justice, Domestic Violence, Economic Inequality, Global Migration, Human Trafficking, Maternal & Child Health, Peace, Racial Justice & Mass Incarceration, and Women's Rights. Detailed information can be found at unitedmethodistwomen.org.
Please congratulate Marlene for leading as a District Officer in the area of Social Action
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The Pastor's Discretionary Fund
You may not know that our Senior Minister has a special fund to help persons or organizations in need. The money in this fund is generated from an annual alms offering and individual gifts.
Recently, Pastor Todd used $500 in this fund to help two families in our Preschool (rent and utility assistance). He also used $300 to purchase Life Application Study Bibles, which were given to prison chaplains for inmates in South Carolina. Pastor Todd feels that providing a quality study Bible to an incarcerated Christian brother or sister who can really put it to good use is one way that our congregation can "remember those in prison as though you were there with them". (Hebrews 13:3)
Thank you for your support of the Pastor's Discretionary Fund.
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Dear Friends,
Thank you so much for your donations to Memory Café, a ministry of Saint Mark UMC. Many of the participants come from the larger Seneca community, so we see this as an important outreach ministry. Your donations will help our participants enjoy the activities without worrying about the cost. This is so important the first few years because our emphasis is helping others to go through their caregiving experience without depression and isolation, not adding extra expenses to their lives. Thank you!
God bless you,
Bonnie Holmes
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October Calendar and October Birthdays
October is just around the corner.
Click here to see what is happening at Saint Mark during the month of October. And notice those who are celebrating October birthdays. Happy, happy birthday to all of you!!
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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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