Holy Week Information, April 10th - April 17th |
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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! |
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Palm Sunday, April 10th
- 8:30am and 11am Worship Services
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
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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.
Interested in helping set up and decorate for Easter Breakfast? Would you like to make coffee or fill pitchers of juice? Contact Deacon Katie to help!
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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.
Are you able to donate treats for Easter Eggs? Please bring individually wrapped candy or other small treats that will fit in plastic Easter eggs to Deacon Katie's office by Friday, April 9.
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We shared last week that in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection
Connie Koiner, Ethan Polasky, and Diane Lawson reached the end of their earthly lives.
We will continue to update you on their arrangements as we receive them.
-Connie Koiner passed away on March 29, 2022 surrounded by her family. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 30th beginning at 1pm. The service will be followed by a family attended Committal Ceremony and a reception in which all are welcome. If you are interested in setting/cleaning up or providing refreshments for Connie's funeral reception, please reach out to Danielle in the church office who will then communicate further details with those that are interested in volunteering.
-Ethan Polasky passed away during the evening of March 29, 2022. There are no updates on his arrangements to communicate at this time.
+Rest eternal grant them, O Lord, and light perpetual shine on 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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The North Carolina Synod office is located on the original and ancestral homelands of the Keyauwee people, and we give thanks for their presence here since time immemorial. We also wish to recognize and honor all our indigenous siblings who have called and continue to call this land their home.
We are following the list of topics suggested by native leaders in the ELCA to continue our learning together. In April we explore the UN Rights of a Child and ask ourselves, "How were children made even more vulnerable in boarding schools?" To read more about these topics follow this link.
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St. Mark's Circle of Welcome, April Calendar Change |
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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 need help gaining access, please contact Cindy Lauster at 317.435.8405 or cynthialauster@gmail.com.
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Wednesday, April 6th
- 6:30pm - Midweek Lenten Service (Facebook)
Thursday, April 7th
- 11am - Rauschenberger Small Group (Zoom)
- 2:30pm - Van Tassel Small Group
- 6pm - Handbell Rehearsal
- 7pm - Festival Choir Rehearsal
Saturday, April 9th
- 8am - Lutheran Men in Mission
Sunday, April 10th
- 8:30am - Worship
- 9:45am - Faith Formation Small Groups
- 11am - Worship
- 12:30 - Youth Group
Monday, April 11th
- 10am - Faith & Fellowship (Zoom)
- 6pm- Council Mtg (Zoom)
Tuesday, April 12th
- 9am - Quilters
- 10am - Staff Meeting
- 12pm - Yarn Angels (In Person & Zoom)
- 7pm - McKay Small Group (Zoom)
Wednesday, April 13th
- 9am - Property Day
- 10am - Kairos Group (Zoom)
- 11am - Ashby Small Group (Zoom)
- 6pm - Handbell Rehearsal
- 7pm - Festival Choir Rehearsal
Church Office will be closed April 15th-18th
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Meeting Links:
-Rauschenberger Small Group
Thursday, April 7th @ 11am
-Faith and Fellowship
Monday, April 11th @ 10am
-Council Mtg
Monday, April 11th @ 6pm
-Yarn Angels
Tuesday, April 12th @ 12pm
-McKay Small Group
Tuesday, April 12th @ 7pm
-Ashby Small Group
Wednesday, April 13th @ 11am
Password for ALL Meetings is 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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Palm Sunday - April 10th @ 8:30am
Greeters
Henry Ulrichs
Barbara Ulrichs
Usher
Tom Stewart
Brenda Stewart
Altar Guild
Amy Zellers
Acolyte
Linda Kinsinger
Reader
Barbara Ulrichs
Communion Assistant
Nancy Dodenhoff
Assisting Minister
Katie Rivers
Crucifer
Amy Zellers
Banner Bearer
Katie Rivers
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Palm Sunday - April 10th @11:00am
Greeters
Bob Mihara
Cindy Lauster
Usher
Anne Blackwell
TBD
Altar Guild
Bonnie Morris
Acolyte
Eileen Cram
Crucifer
Christian Wikoff
Reader
Bonnie Richards
Communion Assistant
Bonnie Richards
Live Stream
Trey Doss
Assisting Minister
Bonnie Richards
Banner Bearer
Katie Rivers
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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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