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Abram was 75 years old when God called him to leave his home -- and his country. It was the only life he had ever known. He and his family would go to a place that the Lord would show him. There was a destination, but Abram would have to step out in faith to get there. If you had been Abram, what would you have done? Worship with us Sunday to help you make your decision.  ~ Pastor Todd

The Aesthetics Committee will be accepting crosses during Lent. If you would like to donate a cross to be hung in memory of or in honor of someone, please turn it in to the church office with a note attached stating the name of the donor and name of the honoree. The crosses will be placed on one of the church's three cross walls by Easter. Please contact Kathy Graves 864-364-0648 or Joyce Carney

864-723-5622 with any questions.

GOSPEL CHOIR SINGS AT CLEMSON GAME

The Gospel According to Saint Mark Singers had the honor of singing our National Anthem this past Sunday, February 26, before the Clemson Women's Basketball Game.

Photo by Kathy Graves

BUCKETS DELIVERED TO UMCOR!

After some delay, the "flood buckets" that were assembled and donated by Saint Mark disciples during Advent 2022 made their way from under the atrium stairs to the UMCOR collection station in Columbia, SC. Pastor Todd and wife Cara moved the buckets from the atrium this past Wednesday, and Reverend Stephen Turner from Salem UMC picked up and delivered the buckets to Columbia. Thanks to all who contributed!

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THE KAIROS MINISTRY

The United Women in Faith are excited to announce that the Kairos Ministry is once again going into the McCormick Correctional Institution for “Kairos Weekends” after an extended suspension because of COVID. For those of you not familiar with Kairos, it is an ecumenical prison ministry run by laity guided by our Lord Jesus Christ. The goal is to establish a Christian Community in the most desperate and hopeless environment.

CLICK HERE to learn how you can help ...

CLICK HERE to email Becky Hazelwood.

DRUMS ALIVE FOR ADULTS!

Come check out Drums Alive on March 7 at 11:15am (our 10am session is full!) Cost is only $5. 

This drumming-based fitness program is tons of fun! 

To reserve a spot, email Laura Ritter at lritter@smumcsc.org.

The menu: Baked Potato w/toppings; Salad Bar; Dessert.

In order to ensure that enough potatoes are baked, please RSVP before 5pm on March 7^th. CLICK HERE to email Donna Jaynes.

Please join us in Celebrate! Worship at 9 am in the Saint Mark Center as we celebrate Scouting Ministry at Saint Mark UMC. Scouts and families from Saint Mark’s Scouting groups will be with us, and the Scouts will be helping Pastor Todd lead worship.

The Faith Formation Team is happy to announce a PASSOVER SEDER MEAL! Join us Tuesday, April 4 from 6:30 to 9pm in the Commons Room for a traditional dinner and service that celebrates the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt. Pete Sternberg will lead us through the evening, including a unique inclusion of Christ in the Passover.

Reservations will be required as seating is limited. Sign up in the Atrium between services. The cost is $15 per person ($30 maximum for a family). School-aged children who can read are welcome/encouraged to attend. A nursery will be provided for children who cannot read. Some scholarships available; please reach out to Pastor Todd or Pat Reynolds if you need this option.

Extend your experience by helping behind the scenes the day of—many hands are needed with meal preparation, room setup, serving, and clean up. Questions? Contact

Pat Reynolds. 

• Environmental Stewardship Challenge 2023
• Volunteer Opportunities with KOBA

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CLICK HERE to read all the news relating to Saint Mark's Children and Youth Ministries!

CLICK HERE to email Susan Salis.

CLICK HERE to email Kristine, or click on the graphic above to sign up online.

• March Birthdays
• Disciples Directory 2023 Online
• Sanctuary Flower Calendar
• Pickle Ball Mondays
• Opt-In for Texting

For those who could not attend the recent CPR classes led by Sandra Lowe and Zac Smith, and for anyone who would like to learn more about responding to a medical emergency, the following videos are informative:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUaxt8OlT3o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOTbjDGZ7wg?​

• Mental Health First Aid Course at Zion UMC
• Senior Gathering at Shaver Complex (Free Lunch)