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Only two weeks to go on Pledge Drive
It seems like we’ve just begun, but the 2019 pledge drive is already in the home stretch--just two weeks to go! Our most recent pledge tally is 65, for just over $186,000 for the mission and ministry of St. Mark’s! We're thrilled to count 9 new pledgers, and are deeply grateful to the 25 renewing pledgers who increased their gifts.You are making a difference! Our prayer is that all who have supported in prior years will make pledges before Thanksgiving. Our ingathering celebration will be on Sun., Nov. 25. "
…For all things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own have we given thee." 1 Chronicles 29:14.--
Nicole Passeggio, Chair
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Sale to benefit HELP begins Tuesday
This fundraiser will take place in the church on
Tues.-Fri., Nov. 13-16, from noon-5 PM and
Sat., Nov. 17, from 10-5. The categories are 1) arts and crafts, 2) regifting/what-nots, 3) Christmas, and 4) jewelry. Contact Anne Errington (843-524-1481) or Linda Landsberg (772-205-5885) if you have items to donate, OR bring items
after 10 AM on the set-up day, which is Mon., Nov. 13. All proceeds go to benefit the HELP food pantry.
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Did you take the online survey?
The deadline is
Nov. 15
. This short survey is a chance for you to offer your thoughts on how our church is doing. A Leadership Team appointed by the Vestry will collate and summarize the responses and bring them to us for discussion and action. Please take the survey if you haven't. Here's the link again:
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Answer the call!
If you serve as a Lay Liturgical Minister in any capacity, look for a blank schedule in your email tomorrow. It will cover the First Sunday in Advent (Dec. 2) through the last Sunday in Epiphany (Mar. 3.) Please reply with your preferred dates as soon as possible. If you've never served before, you ARE needed, especially as an
acolyte, gospel bearer or usher
. If you'd like to be added to the list of servers, just click
here
to send an email and we'll get back to you with more information.
Thanks!
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Welcoming visitors
St. Mark's is famous for enthusiastically welcoming visitors. Let's live up to our reputation by doing the following:
-- If newcomers don't introduce themselves, identify them to an usher after the service so we can give them a "love bag."
-- If you're an "oldtimer," consider sitting closer to the front in order to leave room in the back for latecomers and visitors.
-- When offering visitors a permanent name tag, ask them to fill out an information card from the table in the narthex so we can follow up with them.
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Cookbooks are here
Your pre-ordered copy of
Breaking Bread, St. Mark's cookbook, has arrived. Pick it up from Peggy Dixon after church or from the Center during regular office hours. Extra copies are available for $15 each. Get 'em while they last!
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Recommended listening
The Most Rev. Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, answered questions at length in an interview on NPR Tuesday. Click
here to hear his hope-filled, Jesus-centered message about loving radically.
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Late registration open for Convention
If you still want to be with us at our 228th Diocesan Convention in Charleston Nov. 16-17, late registration is still open. Join us for Friday evening worship and dinner, and Saturday's program with Becca Stevens.The workshops on Friday are full. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please email Andrea McKellar at
a
mckellar@episcopalchurchsc.org.  
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Wednesdays at St. Mark's
10 AM -- Adult Series, "The Gospel of Luke" (final session)
5:30 PM -- Holy Eucharist & Healing Service in the church
6:00 PM -- Light supper in the Center
6:30 PM -- Adult Series repeat, "The Gospel of Luke"
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Mark your calendar for G-O-T
The next God-on-Tap will be
Thurs. Nov. 29, from 6-8 PM at Beaufort Bread Co., Lady’s Island. Once again, we'll have the place to ourselves!
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This is the organization to which St. Mark's, along with other faith groups, has committed outreach funds for many years.
The Faith House Build will be home to Sabrena Green and her daughters Sarafina and Saeria. Come to the site dedication and sign on to help build the Green family's new home! Feel free to wear your St. Mark's name tag.
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A Thanksgiving Eve service is planned for Wed., Nov. 21, at 5 PM in the church.
The Contemplative Prayer Group will meet at the home of Judy & Jerry Parichy on Nov. 13 & Nov. 27
. Contact Judy for information
HERE.
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.
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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.
Unsure about service dates?
Acolytes, ushers, readers, etc. click
HERE
to find out when you serve.
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Altar Flowers
To donate flowers as a memorial or in thanksgiving, click
here
for available dates.
December Sundays
are open. Also, we still need a volunteer to deliver flowers to individuals and/or nursing homes after the 11 AM service on the 1st Sunday of each month.Other Sundays are covered.
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Parish Office
843 379-1020
Office hours are
Tues., Wed., Thurs. 9-2
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