Holy Week and Easter is the highpoint of the church year, when we ponder anew the mystery of Jesus' death and resurrection. On Palm Sunday we celebrate his triumphant entry into Jerusalem; on Maundy Thursday we recall his washing of the disciples' feet and institution of Holy Communion; on Good Friday we hold a tenebrae service (service of light and darkness) as we commemorate his crucifixion. Finally on Easter Sunday we celebrate with unbounded joy his victory over death. Plan to attend all of these services so that you can get the "full story" of God's great love for us!
As we welcome guest, if you are able please park at Beth HaTephila located 43 N. Liberty St. for our Easter Sunday Services.
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Wednesday, April 13th
Maundy Thursday, April 14th
Good Friday, April 15th
- 12pm Stations of the Cross @ EW Grove Park (led by and across from St. Mary's Episcopal)
- 8pm Worship Service
Easter Sunday, April 17th
- 8:30am and 11am Worship Services
- 9:45am Easter Breakfast
- 10am Easter Egg Hunt
The Holy Week Worship Assistant Schedule is posted at the bottom of this email or can be found here.
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Easter Breakfast
April 17th @ 9:45am
Join us for a special time of fellowship on Easter Sunday at 9:45! Please bring a breakfast dish, fruit, or baked good to share for this potluck breakfast, and place it on the tables in the Welcome Center by 9:30am. You may also bring items to the kitchen and mark them "Easter Breakfast" on Saturday, April 16 from 10-12, and they will be set out for you on Sunday. Coffee, tea, and juice will be provided. Seating will be available in the Fellowship Hall and outside on the playground.
A Special Note
This year, in order to relieve stress on volunteers, making sure they get to worship instead of washing dishes, we will be using compostable plates, cups, napkins, and flatware for our Easter Breakfast! When you are finished with your meal, please be sure to scrape and empty your containers into the marked bins, and then put all compostable items into the trash cans marked "Compost".
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Easter Egg Hunt
April 17th @ 10am
Children are invited to participate in an Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday at 10am on the playground! Children may bring a basket to collect eggs, or one will be provided for them.
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June 2-4, 2022 @ Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC
You are invited to join other members of the North Carolina Synod for the first ever Synod Gathering. This event will have time for learning, worship, and fellowship with other Lutherans from all over the state.
There are two ways to attend:
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Attend with St. Mark's - Pastor Matt will be driving our newly borrowed 12 passenger van to Hickory to attend the Gathering on Thursday. If you would like to attend that day and travel with Pastor Matt, please email Deacon Katie and she will register you for the event. St. Mark's will cover your meals and day registration.
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Attend on your own - You are welcome to attend additional days of the Synod Gathering, and stay overnight at LR. For this option, please follow this link to register yourself for the event.
Questions? Want to learn more? Click here or Contact Deacon Katie
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St. Mark's Circle of Welcome |
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The Ihsas Family
Current Needs:
- Transportation
- Pro Bono Dentist
- Gift Cards
- Housing
If you can help, please contact Cindy Lauster at 317.435.8405 or cynthialauster@gmail.com.
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- The family is in need of a dentist who would do pro bono work or take Medicaid for one of the sons in the family who is currently having tooth pain. Unfortunately they can not get an appointment with the county dentist for a few months.
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When Cindy sent out the volunteer calendar, she assumed that the ESL classes at AB tech would be on the same schedule as AB tech. It turns out their spring break is not following AB tech, but the Buncombe County Public Schools. Therefore, the calendar has changed. We are now needing drivers for the week of April 18 - 22. We are no longer in need of childcare during the month of April. To find the updated calendar, follow this link.
- If you would like to donate gift cards, Visa and Earth Fare are great options as the family has begun to receive assistance with some groceries on a regular basis but will still need a few specialty items.
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Weekly Schedule The Church Office will be closed April 15th-18th.
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Wednesday, April 13th
- 6pm - Handbell Rehearsal
- 7pm - Festival Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, April 14th
- 11am - Rauschenberger Small Group (Zoom)
- 2:30pm - Van Tassel Small Group
- 6:30pm - Maundy Thurs. Service (Facebook)
Friday, April 15th - Church Office Closed
- 9am - Library Team Mtg
- 12pm Stations of the Cross (St. Mary's)
- 8pm - Good Friday Service
Sunday, April 17th
- 8:30am - Worship
- 9:45am - Easter Breakfast
- 10am - Easter Egg Hunt
- 11am - Worship
Monday, April 18th - Church Office Closed
- 10am - Faith & Fellowship - CANCELLED
Tuesday, April 19th
- 9am - Quilters
- 10am - Staff Meeting
Wednesday, April 20th
- 9am - Property Day
- 10am - Kairos Group (Zoom)
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Meeting Links:
-Rauschenberger Small Group
Thursday, April 14th @ 11am
Password: stmarks
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Worship Assistant Information |
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If you are a worship assistant, please take a few moments and refresh yourself on the routines of your position either by watching these videos or by reading the linked text within the titles. If you would like to know more about these positions or any others on Sunday morning, please reach out to Danielle.
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Holy Weekly Worship Assistant Schedule |
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Maundy Thursday - April 14th @ 6:30pm
Greeters
Eric and Susan Van Tassel
Usher
Eileen Cram
Katie Rivers
Acolyte
Bonnie Richards
Altar Guild
Amy Zellers
Bonnie Richards
Eileen Cram
Reader
James Aydelotte
Communion Assistant
Amy Zellers
Assisting Minister
Natalie Haynes
Live Stream
Bob Mihara
Good Friday - April 15th @ 8pm
Greeters
Linda Kinsinger
Eric Van Tassel
Usher
Cindy Lauster
Crucifer
TBD
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Easter Sunday
April 17th @ 8:30am
Greeters
Tom Stewart
Brenda Stewart
Usher
Mike Bradley
George Hahn
Altar Guild
Amy Zellers
Debbie Layne
Acolyte
Eileen Cram
Reader
Amy Zellers
Communion Assistant
Linda Kinsinger
Nancy Dodenhoff
Assisting Minister
Katie Rivers
Crucifer
Henry Ulrichs
Bible Bearer
Katie Rivers
Torch Bearer
Mary Brady
Natalie Haynes
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Easter Sunday
April 17th @ 11am
Greeters
Eric Van Tassel
TBD
Usher
Cindy Lauster
Scott Baumann
Altar Guild
Bonnie Richards
Acolyte
Eileen Cram
Reader
Anne Sites
Communion Assistant
Beth Korb
Donna Turnbaugh
Assisting Minister
Katie Rivers
Crucifer
Henry Ulrichs
Bible Bearer
Katie Rivers
Torch Bearer
Mary Brady
Natalie Haynes
Live Stream
Bob Mihara
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Contact Information
Parish Administrator
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Our Mission:
Making disciples by loving Christ,
growing in faith, serving all people
Our Vision:
Experiencing and sharing God's grace as an inclusive, intergenerational congregation through Worship, Outreach, Learning and Fellowship
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