"The Messenger"
Online Newsletter
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From the Pastor
Our summer time change for worship and Christian Education is over and we will resume our regular schedule this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. worship, 9:45 Christian Education, and 11 a.m. worship. Again, let me thank you for your flexibility as I think there is value in coming together to worship and to fellowship as one.
Thank you for the many prayers, cards, and calls about my mother, Opal Ward. While she has been seriously ill before and rebounded, it does not appear likely this time. I ask you to continue to surround her and those who love her in your prayers.
It is a privilege to serve God as one of your clergy.
Tommy
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In the coming weeks, you're invited to read through the Gospel of Mark during our “reMARKable" sermon series using the following guide:
July 28-August 4: Mark 5-6
August 4-11: Mark 7-8
August 11-18: Mark 9-10
August 18-25: Mark 11-12
August 25-September 1: Mark 13-14
September 1-8: Mark 15-16
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SAGES News
The SAGES Ministry Team will meet at 9:30 on Monday, August 12, in Room 506.
The Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group meets again August 22 at 1:30 P.M. in Room 506. Thank to Sandy Kesayer for her leadership during the past couple of years. Kathryn Wright and Susan Green are now co-chairs of the group and will meet with them every month.
Several of our Sages will be leaving Monday, August 5, at 8:00 A.M. for The Festival of Wisdom and Grace Luke Junaluska, North Carolina.
On August 20 the SAGES will be going to the Tennessee State Museum with lunch at Swett’s. Please make your reservations in the church office.
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.
We 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 SAGES continue to offer birthday cakes and celebrations for those who are turning 90.
Please remember that Adventures in Learning will be held again this year for the Sages of our community on September 9, 16, 23, 30. AIL is held at First United Methodist Church, Murfreesboro. Registration blanks are available in the church office. Members from St. Mark’s who serve on the leadership team are Dr. Keith Carlson, Jeff Henry, Mary Richardson, Judy Stacey, Bonnie Ward, Mary Wilgus and Jim Clardy.
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Upcoming Youth Activities
- Wednesday Night Youth (7/31)
- 4:00-6:00 p.m.
- Youth Room! GLOW PARTY!
- BRING A FRIEND!
- Annual Parent Meeting (8/4)
- 4:00-5:00 p.m. ish
- End of Summer School's a Bummer Party! (8/4)
- 5:00-7:30 p.m.
- BRING. A. FRIEND.
- YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS OUT!
- MEET IN THE YOUTH ROOM!
- We will be welcoming the Rising 7th graders!
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Children’s Ministries Fall Kick-Off
Sunday, August 11
th
, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
at St. Mark’s UMC
Reservations Required!
Click
Here
for more Information
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Deep Blue Kids:
Sundays, 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
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“The Lord sees into the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7)
This month in Children’s
DEEP BLUE
, we will be hearing stories about David, the youngest of the eight sons of Jesse. When choosing a king to succeed Saul, God chose David rather than his older and stronger brothers. God reminded Samuel that God does not see people as others see them. God knew David’s heart.
After David is chosen to be the next king after Saul, David spends some time as an outlaw hiding from King Saul who wanted to kill him. During this time David met Abigail and she taught him about peace. After David becomes king, he decides to take care of King Saul’s grandson, Mephibosheth, instead of what was traditionally done (killing all heirs). At the end of David’s life, he passes his legacy to his son Solomon. Solomon becomes king and seeks God’s wisdom to be a good leader.
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Sunday, August 11th
Students and Teachers of all ages and stages are invited to receive a special blessing for the 2019-2020 school year. Sunday, August 11th during 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Worship. Students and Teachers from throughout our community
are welcome! Invite your Friends and Teachers!
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St. Mark’s
Promotion Day
is
Sunday,
August 4
th
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Children will sign-in to the class they have been attending at 9:45 a.m. and enjoy a time of celebration, then move to their new classroom at 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. to meet their new teachers.
DEEP BLUE
for children Age 2 through Grade 4 and
CONNECT
for Grades 5 & 6 meets Sundays, 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. We hope to see your child in Sunday school! Click
Here
for more information.
Teachers, helpers and substitutes are always needed in our Children’s Sunday School! Excellent curriculum and all supplies are provided. If you are willing to serve in this way, please contact Rev. Martha Touchton or Children’s Ministries Team Leader Eryn Wilson.
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St. Mark’s Summer
Midweek Meet
Up!
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We have had the best time at our MidWeek MeetUps this summer! Our final MeetUp will be held this week.
Due to Murfreesboro City Schools being in session Wednesday morning, July 31, we are going to move our final MeetUp to Thursday, August 1st. We’ll meet at JUMPSTREET at 10:00 a.m.; then head to lunch at PANERA at 12:00 p.m. The cost is $12.99 for Age 4 and Younger, $18.99 for Age 5 and Older.
Come for the fun, for lunch, or for both! Each event is “Dutch Treat.” Parent or grandparent attendance is required. All ages and friends welcome!
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Murfreesboro Around the World!
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St. Mark’s Celebrates
MURFREESBORO Around the World
Wednesday, August 28th
5:15 – 7:15 p.m.
Join the Fun as we Enjoy a Taste of
the Many Cultures Represented in
our Church Family and our Community!
5:15 p.m. Free Meal – Reservations Required
6:15 p.m. Intergenerational Fun and Games
7:00 p.m. Closing Worship in the Sanctuary
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Save These Children's Ministries Dates:
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Sunday, August 5:
Promotion Sunday in Children’s Christian Education
Sunday, August 11:
Back to School BLESSING for Students and Teachers, 8:30/11:00 Worship,
12:00 p.m. Back to School SPLASH for Children and Families
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An Unexpected New Adventure in Ministry
-- Livingston, TN, Rev. Mike and Becky Waldrop
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Mike and I love St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. We are not among its long-time members. We joined St. Mark’s in 2014 after Mike retired from being a full time UM pastor. For the first time since he came into ministry in 1988, we were the ones searching for a church home. We went to several UM churches in Murfreesboro before we joined. Like so many people who are current members we found St. Mark’s to be a warm and welcoming place with great worship, a highly gifted clergy staff, and plenty of ways to be in ministry into the community.
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Disciple I: Becoming Disciples
Through Bible Study
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Register Now for this
Joint Study with the MTSU Wesley Foundation
led by Beth Morris at St. Mark’s UMC
Old Testament – 17 Sessions
, September – December 2019
New Testament – 17 Sessions, January – May 2020
Sundays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., $35/person
Reserve your seat via Rev. Martha Touchton today!
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