"The Messenger"
Online Newsletter
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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.
In the coming weeks, you're invited to read through the Gospel of Mark during our “reMARKable" sermon series using the following guide:
July 14-21: Mark 1-2
July 21-28: Mark 3-4
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
SAGES had a wonderful trip to Granny Fishes’ on Thursday, July 11. There was lot of conversation, fellowship and fun, in addition to great food.
The Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group meets again July 25 at 1:30 P.M. in Room 506.
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.
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. Just this week celebrations were held with Herb White and Margaret Scott. Others will be coming up soon.
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Greetings,
Thank you so much for your warm welcome and friendly introductions.
It was wonderful to meet many of you at the reception. I want to give special thanks to the Chancel Choir, Hand Bell Choir, and Youth Choir for preparing the reception.
It has been so busy to move from Kentucky to here and learn the church system since July 1st. I found out I will minister with wonderful pastors and great staff. Thank you to The Dot’s, Marksmen, and Dr. Adam for preparing special music for the last two weeks.
I feel so blessed God led my family and I to St.Mark’s UMC. Please stop at my office anytime and introduce yourself so we learn about each other.
In Christ’s Love,
HyeLan Pearce
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Upcoming Youth Activities
This Week
- At The Pool: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
- Bring a friend!
- Summer Sizzler
- Friday-Sunday!
Next Week
- MISSION DAYS!
- More details coming soon!
- Christmas in July (on Sunday, 7/28)
- Bring a friend.
- Wear your best Christmas sweater/costume.
- Bring a Dirty Santa gift
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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
All-You-Can-Eat Pizza and 22’ Water Slide!
Click
Here
for more Information
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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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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 Family Field Trip
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Family Field Trip to U.S. Space and Rocket Center July 20!
Continue the wonder of “To Mars and Beyond” by exploring exhibits, movies, simulators, interactive challenges and more at Huntsville’s Space and Rocket Center! See more information
HERE.
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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
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
Check Out St. Mark’s Summer Children’s Ministries Brochure
Here
!
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Thank You, St. Mark's UMC!
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This summer, St. Mark’s sent 15 children and youth to camp with a total of $1800 in scholarships! Thank you to all who have baked or purchased yummy goodies at bake sales or otherwise contributed to our camp scholarship fund. As a result, these campers have had the opportunity to experience a week of outdoor worship and recreation as well as a special community built around their Savior Jesus Christ and their United Methodist neighbors in Middle Tennessee. Thanks be to God!
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Acolyte
Training – If you have finished 2nd grade and would like to serve as an Acolyte, we would love to train and equip you for this important ministry. Please contact Kathy Edwards at kathy.edwards1234@att.net for more information. Training will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, 7/12/19 and 7/28/19.
Mission Team News and Stats
HERE
Missed a Sermon?
Click
HERE
to go to our sermons media page.
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