Sunday, January 8, 2023

Baptism of the Lord Sunday

"The Wise and The Lowly"

Psalm 37:27-31

Matthew 2:1-12

Rev. Jess Cusick, Preaching

Park & Make Your Mark

"Make Your Mark" Day is back - and this one is extra special because volunteers will be among the first to PARK in our new parking deck!

Join us on Saturday, February 18th from 9 am – 1 pm as we gather to spruce up our space while enjoying time together. We are looking for at least 60 people this time - yes, we want to make this this biggest one ever. There will be projects for ages 8+ and all physical abilities.

Arrive for breakfast around 8:45 and start making your mark from 9 am to 1 pm, with lunch provided. You will still have time to enjoy your weekend as well as have some fun with your Saint Mark family. 

Sign up and share your project passion via this link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Feb18-Park-MakeYourMarkDay

This Week's Prayer Requests

• AJ and family
• Jane Douglas (recovering at home)
• Ben Herbert (recovering at home)
• Keno, Greg and family
• Viveca Richards (recovering at home)
• Mattie Robinson and family
• Derek Shipp and family

In Sympathy

Saint Mark expresses heartfelt sympathy to the family of Christopher Fletcher. Christopher passed away after a short illness yesterday, December 31, 2022. Service information is pending and will be released as details are finalized.

Saint Mark expresses heartfelt sympathy to the Prudent/Pigg family on the death of Michael's father, Robert (Bob) Prudent, on December 28. Please keep Michael, Craig, Cooper and all of the Prudent/Pigg family in your prayers.

Continuing Prayer Requests

• Frank Atkinson's parents  
• Tommy Barron
• Beth Bass
• Barbara Bolden
• Sarah Caldwell
• Bill Cox's cousin Michelle
• Emily Toscano's mother Joy Clare
• Eddie Clark-Duke's mother
• Pam Davis
• Jay Drew's father 
• Tim Driver
• Eddie Gammill's parents
• Noel Guilford
• Joseph Hackett's sister Omer Kelly
• Jason Henderson's father Carl
• Robert Kalf Sr.
• Jeff King
• Trudy Lee-Barber
• Andy & Pam Davis's daughter, Rachel Maag
• Hayden McArthur's grandmother Sarah
• Eric Steverson's cousin Rose McGhee
• Mia Musciano-Howard's parents Jennie and Carmine 
• The Pigg/Prudent family
• Teddy Robey
• Jimmy Scandrick
• LuAlice Waite

CONGRATULATIONS to Jada Ragland (Santiba Clark’s daughter) and Alex Wilson on the birth of their daughter A’VAYA CELINE WILSON born January 1, 2023 - 7 pounds 3 ounces, 21 inches. Mother, father and baby are doing fine.

Please keep all of Santiba’s children in your prayers as they continue to need our support. https://gofund.me/9579d82b

To share a prayer request or a joy or celebration, please email Pastor Sheila Stephens at sstephens@stmarkumc.org or note it on our online Connection card during Sunday Morning Worship or on the prayer request cards in the pews.

To contact us after hours in case of an emergency, call 1-800-673-0411.

Sunday, January 1, 2023, Bishop Robin Dease began her assignment as Bishop of the North Georgia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Please click on the video below to see a message from Bishop Dease.

The North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church invites you to a service celebrating the assignment of Bishop Robin Dease to the North Georgia Area of The United Methodist Church.

Sunday, January 8, 2023

4:00 p.m.

Oak Grove United Methodist Church

1722 Oak Grove Road

Decatur, Georgia

Reception immediately following service.

Your Tithes and Offerings

Saint Mark's 2022 Year End Financial Overview

The Year End Financial Overview will be provided in next week's ReMarks.

Gifts to Saint Mark

Valerie McKibben gave a gift to Saint Mark in honor of Joseph Hackett.

Kathleen Edelman gave a gift in memory of Lawrence and Norene Manning and in memory of Linda V. Manning.

Text to Give

Saint Mark’s assigned number for text donations is 844-703-1444 and the keyword is 'operating'. To give via text, text the word ‘operating’, a space, and the amount you would like to give. For example, to give $25, text 844-703-1444 operating 25.

SecureGive

Follow the prompts to sign in to your existing account (or to create a new account) with SecureGive. For assistance, contact Deana Hilton in the church office (404-873-2636). Secure online contribution

Children's Ministry Volunteers Needed

The Children’s Ministry is in need of four to six volunteers to help facilitate our nursery on an alternating schedule. If you LOVE babies and toddlers and can provide a one and a half to two hour service once a month, WE NEED YOU! 

Please contact Sheila Stephens at sstephens@stmarkumc.org.

Online Services Support Volunteers Needed

Though they make it look so seamless and easy on Facebook, it takes a team of volunteers to produce our online services. We have an immediate need in the following positions:

Facebook Moderator: The Facebook Moderator interacts with our online guests through likes, comments, and sharing helpful links during the worship service.

Soundboard Operator: The Soundboard Operator turns the proper microphones and speakers on and off during service, and makes sure the sound levels are balanced and audible.

Camera Operator: The Camera Operator captures close-up shots - of the choir, pastor, acolytes, and more - with our Sony DSLR Camera in the church balcony. They will be given a training guide on proper operation of the camera beforehand.

Stream Director: The Stream Director will set up the live stream on a laptop, and will switch between cameras during worship using the SlingStudio program. The director is responsible for making sure the stream runs smoothly and starts on time.

If you are interested in serving as one or more of these positions above, please contact office@stmarkumc.org. Training will be provided.

Weekly sermons (audio only)

are available on Saint Mark's Podcast channel 

https://stmarkumc.church/Podcast

Frances Winship Walters Chapel & Parlor

During the month of January, the Frances Winship Walters Chapel will be closed for interior repairs. The Sunday 9 AM service will meet in the Sanctuary. The parlor is also closed for the month of January.

Vespers will return on January 18, 2023 in room 209.

Happy Epiphany!

Friday, January 6, 2023

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