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"The Messenger" Online Newsletter

January 18, 2022

From the Pastor

Thank You From Your Church Staff

You’re great. We’re grateful. It really is that simple!

On behalf of the St. Mark’s UMC staff, I write to thank our church family for all the ways that you support you us throughout the year. You pray for us, you write us encouraging notes, you take us out to eat, you volunteer when help is needed, you ask us what we need and then supply it for us, you ask us how we’re doing, you encourage us to spend time with our families, you hold us accountable for keeping Sabbath, and you publicly thank us for our ministries.

And then, at Christmas, you take up a special collection as an expression of your love and gratitude. You’re great. And we’re grateful! It is a privilege to serve God as one of your clergy.

Tommy Ward

Upcoming Sermon Scriptures

January 23: 1 Corinthians 12:12-32a

January 30: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Feb 6: Isaiah 6:1-8, 9-13

Feb 13: Luke 6:17-26

Feb 20: Luke 6:27-38

Feb 27: Luke 8:28-36, 37-43a (Transfiguration Sunday)

SAGES News

ENCORE Ministry provides older adult ministry resources, leader training, church consultations, and grants to equip Tennessee-Western Kentucky churches for ministry by, with, and for older adults. TWK churches receive ENCORE Ministry services at no cost.

Dr. Richard Gentzler is the Encore Director. Here is his latest publication from the January Encore Newsletter.

Journeys with Jesus

Children have a natural sense of awe, wonder, curiosity and imagination that helps shape their spiritual lives. In Celebrate Wonder, we hear and reflect on God’s Word, experience spiritual practices, play games, ask big questions, and help each other claim our spiritual identity as children of God.

Beginning January 16, our word will be “JOURNEY” and we will journey with Jesus as he visits the Temple, is baptized and teaches in the Synagogue. We look forward to seeing your child in Celebrate Wonder, Sundays, 9:45 – 10: 45 a.m.!

Inclement Weather Policy

St. Mark's follows the Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) system in determining whether or not the church office will be open and church-wide events held. When MCS are closed, the church office will be closed and all church-wide activities canceled.

For church-wide events taking place on weekends, please check social media, the church website, and/or your email for updates in the event of inclement weather.

Summer Intern Opportunity at PT

Project Transformation Tennessee is looking for college-aged young adults to serve as summer interns. If you or someone you know is a dynamic young adult eager to make an impact on children attending day camp this summer, then this is a great opportunity!

Eligible young adults are at least 19 years old or have finished their first year of college. The internship runs from May 25-July 29. Interns can earn up to $3240 for the summer. In addition to a paycheck, your compensation includes housing, meals, gears, and training.

Click here for more information. And feel free to share this opportunity with people you know.

2022 Flower Calendar

The flowers on the altar each Sunday are available to be sponsored in honor of in memory of loved ones. To reserve a date, please call the church office or sign up on the Flower Calendar at the receptionist desk in the church office. Each bouquet (there are two per Sunday) is $25 which can be paid by placing a check in the offering plate with "Flowers" on the memo line or contacting the church office for other arrangements.

As of this writing, we have openings for the following dates:

January 30 (one bouquet)

February 6 (one or both bouquets)

February 13 (one bouquet)

February 20 (one bouquet)

February 27 (one or both bouquets)

The Big Game Solution

Let the Boy Scouts of St. Mark’s Troop 398 take care of your cooking on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13^th. We’ve smoked our own pork and turkey for over 20 years! Your order will be packaged and ready for pick up from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM in the Banquet Room at St. Mark’s UMC on Super Bowl Sunday, February 13, 2021. You can choose from pulled pork $11/pound and/or sliced turkey $12/pound (order extra and freeze it for a treat later on!) Whole Boston Butts are available for $45 and boneless Turkey half-breasts for $40. Ribs are $22/slab. To complete your feast, we offer 16 ounce sides of Cole slaw and baked beans for $5 each.

Back by popular demand are our sauces: 12 oz Hummingbird (mild) and Screaming Eagle (spicy) for $7. Please remember to place your orders in advance, since only limited quantities will be available for sale on Feb. 13^th. Tickets are currently on sale by troop members. Scouts will be available to take orders after the St. Mark’s service on Sundays thru Feb 6. Order forms are also available in the church office or you can place an order by calling or emailing Scoutmaster Mike Warren (615) 473-7076 or mike11345@aol.com.

Upcoming Calendar

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

5:30 p.m. Cub Scouts - RM 1203

6:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Youth Center

6:30 p.m. Disciple - Banquet Room

7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir - Sanctuary

Thursday, January 20, 2022

10:30 a.m. Knitting - RM 503/505

5:30 p.m. Cub Scouts - RM 1203

6:30 p.m. Soul-Full Worship - Rec Center/Kitchen

6:30 p.m. ACOA Meeting - RM 503/505

Friday, January 21, 2022

11:00 a.m. ACA - Family Tradition - Chapel

Sunday, January 23, 2022

8:30 a.m. Worship - Sanctuary

9:45 a.m. Christian Education

11:00 a.m. Worship - Sanctuary

4:00 p.m. AA Group - RM 503/505

4:15 p.m. SONlight - Music Wing Hallway

5:00 p.m. Bible Study - RM 1203

5:00 p.m. Chancel Ringers - RM 1117

5:00 p.m. Youth - Rec Center/Youth Center

Monday, January 24, 2022

5:00 p.m. Cub Scouts - Banquet Room/Rec Center

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

6:00 p.m. Woodworkers - Banquet Room

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

5:30 p.m. Cub Scouts - RM 1203

6:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Youth Center

6:30 p.m. Disciple - Banquet Room

7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir - Sanctuary

Thursday, January 27, 2022

9:00 a.m. Women's Bible Study - RM 1203

10:00 a.m. Quilting Bee - Banquet Room

10:30 a.m. Knitting - RM 503/505

1:30 p.m. Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group - RM 503/505

5:30 p.m. Cub Scouts - RM 1203

6:30 p.m. Soul-Full Worship - Rec Center/Kitchen

6:30 p.m. ACOA Meeting (6:30 p.m.) - RM 503/5056:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Friday, January 28, 2022

10:30 a.m. Bible Study - RM 503/505

11:00 a.m. ACA - Family Tradition - Chapel

Sunday, January 30, 2022

8:30 a.m. Worship - Sanctuary

9:45 a.m. Christian Education

11:00 a.m. Worship - Sanctuary

4:00 p.m. AA Group - RM 503/505

4:15 p.m. SONlight - Music Wing Hallway

5:00 p.m. Bible Study - RM 1203

5:00 p.m. Chancel Ringers - RM 1117

5:00 p.m. Youth - Rec Center/Youth Center

Monday, January 31, 2022

5:00 p.m. Cub Scouts - Banquet Room/Rec Center

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

9:30 a.m. BSF Leaders - RM 1203, 1204, 1205

In Other News:

Golf Tournament - The St. Mark’s Spring Golf Tournament will be held at 1 PM, Saturday, March 19, at Old Fort Gold Course. If you would like to play, or enter a team, please contact Wendell Philpott.

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