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Saint Mark Presbyterian
Church
Weekly eNews
One Worship Service at 10:00AM
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Bible readings:
Psalm 15 & Luke 10: 38-42
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Sermon:
Getting close to Jesus
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Don't forget about Flat Jesus this summer! 
Take Jesus and the church with you on your summer adventures. Take a photo and email it to Virginia Hart (
virginiahart82@gmail.com) to be fe
atured on Saint Mark social media! We can stay connected to one another and to Ch
rist all summer long.
(Photo of Mia and Melan
ie Barton wi
th Flat Jesus at cam
p in PA!)
A huge thank you to everyone who has given of their time and efforts to lead One Room Church School this summer.
All instructions and materials will be provided. See or e-mail Rosemary Johnson,
rosemaryj5712@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Lemonade on the Lawn volunteers needed!!!
We are in need of people to help out with Lemonade on the Lawn on the following dates: 7/28, 8/04, 8/11 and 8/18. Can you help out? It is a simple, but important way to serve our church family during the hot summer months. It's also a great thing to do with your entire family! Please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f48aca828a4f85-lemonade
I just ordered the book called "Enough as She Is: How to Help Girls Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy, and Fulfilling Lives." The author, Rachel Simmons, has written several other good books that I have read over recent years and have taken on new meaning for me as a new mom to a girl!
I am going to read it this summer and was wondering if any of you wanted to join me? We could read it together over the summer and then have a few discussion nights in the fall. Let me know if you are interested, and if so, if you'd be willing to host at your home one evening in the fall. Please email me: associate@saintmarkpresby.org
It's time to update the Saint Mark On-Line Directory
Have you moved? Had a baby? Gotten a new phone? Dropped your landline?
Or changed your data in any way? We have also noticed that kids have a way of growing up while we are busy with other things. Many family photos are so out of date, we can't recognize you any more! Please check the digital church directory here
https://members.instantchurchdirectory.com
or in the app available for phones.
Send your updates and recent photos to Diane Wirono at dianewirono@me.com. If you have not had access before, also
email Diane, and she will set you up. It is a great tool.
Forms are available in the narthex and office.
Affordable housing in DC
Through our Theology and Race series we have connected with Metropolitan AME Church in the District. They have invited members of Saint Mark to join them in addressing affordable housing in DC.
On Saturday, July 20th from 12:30 to 3:30 pm, houses of worship across the city will meet at Metropolitan AMEC for community outreach in Ward 2. Through its partnership with the Washington Interfaith Network (WIN), we endeavor to build power in the community by connecting with people we encounter while walking in the streets and also going to specific homes.
We seek to address the affordable housing crisis, highlight injustice, and listen to the concerns of our neighbors. Bethesda
Want to volunteer for 2 hours a week?
Bethesda-Chevy Chase Meals on Wheels is looking for drivers. B-CC Meals on Wheels delivers meals 5 days a week on 6 routes in Montgomery County in west Silver Spring, Chevy Chase and Bethesda north to Falls Road area of Potomac. Each route generally involves 2 to 8 deliveries, and take about and hour.
Many of the recipients have no ability to shop or even cook, and Meals on Wheels is a lifeline. If you would like to volunteer or know more, please contact the B-CC Meals on Wheels office at 301-654-4610 and leave a message.
Ed Rastatter, President
Interfaith Works Shower Donations
Saint mark is keeping a box in the hall closet where you can drop off regular or sample size soap, shampoo, conditioner and lotion for interfaith works showers.
Box marked "TOILET ARTICLE DONATIONS HERE"
Join other Saint Mark members and at the Lauren Daigle concert on August 23, 7 PM at Merriweather Post.
We'll gather for a picnic, then enjoy the music. You can purchase tickets at this website:
Merriweather Post
Lauren Daigle recently received a grammy for her recent album and was named the artist of the year. She has received numerous other awards. Here is a sample from her latest album:
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HEARTS WITH HAITI
A easy opportunity to help Hearts with Haiti one of our mission partners which has seen a decline in visitors and therefore income at their guest houses due to the unstable political situation. Per their newsletter: Do your online shopping through AmazonSmile
(
smile.amazon.com) and choose "Hearts with Haiti Inc" as your designated charity. It is exactly the same shopping experience as the regular Amazon site, but with a portion of qualifying purchases are donating to Hearts with Haiti.
You may also want to watch the recently created videos about St. Joseph Family ministries on the Hearts with Haiti YouTube channel.
Thank you. Saint Mark Mission Ministry
Add Saint Mark email addresses to a "safe sender" list to prevent emails from ending up in the spam folder. Click
here
to learn how.
In our prayers this week:
~ Nancy and Carl Shea as they mourn the death of Nancy's father.
~ Hold Sarah Mason in prayer as she undergoes surgery on Thursday.
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Saint Mark Presbyterian Church 10701 Old Georgetown Road North Bethesda, Maryland 20852 www.saintmarkpresby.org 301-530-8141 Pastor Roy Howard 301-530-8143 Associate Pastor Shelby Etheridge 301-530-8142 Office Administrator Christina Stefanelli 301-530-0600 Main Number
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