Visitors for LSC and CWA

With more ministry happening in our building now, you are likely to encounter people requesting access to the building as you are coming and going.

• Direct all Lutheran Service Carolinas traffic to the double green doors that can be found by following the sidewalk to the right of the main entrance.
• If you are assisting a family trying to reach Christine W. Avery Learning Center, please direct them to use the call box and dial 308.

Feel free to help visitors in these ways reach an employee of either LSC or CWA as we want to be welcoming and get them in contact with the right person that can determine their needs or answer their questions. Thank you for doing your part for the ministry. 

Choir Resumes

September 8th beginning at 7pm

The Saint Mark’s Choir will resume rehearsals on September 8 in the Sanctuary at 7pm! Whether you’re a musical savant or don’t know a quarter note from a cadenza, you are heartily encouraged to participate. Choir is an excellent opportunity to lead God’s people in worship, and a great way to build relationships with your brothers and sisters in Christ at St. Mark’s. Rumor has it that the Cantor may even be inflicting, er, sharing, some home-made goodies at the first rehearsal.

LandMARKS

Sunday, September 4th

New to St. Mark's? Want to get to know the people here? Interested in getting involved with what God is doing in this place? LandMARKS is a monthly meeting with Pastor Matt and/or Deacon Katie that helps visitors and new members learn about the ministries of St. Mark's, get to know the staff and members, and ask questions about our community. Meet us at the bottom of the main staircase at 9:45am to join!

New Adult Faith Formation Class - The Screwtape Letters

Sunday, September 4th

Beginning on September 4 in the Library, join us for an adult Faith Formation class six week study on C.S. Lewis’ book “The Screwtape Letters,” facilitated by member John Herrmann. You might ask “What the devil is with that weird title?” That would be a good choice of words. This insightful book consists of a series of letters written by Screwtape, one of “Our Father Below’s”  (Satan’s) high-level assistants. With these letters, he attempts to instruct Wormwood, his young and inexperienced charge, with the finer points of human temptation, and how to achieve results in their goal of eternal damnation of their souls. Even if you’ve read the book, a “refresher” is always helpful in discerning the subtle but effective tactics Satan uses to achieve his devilish objective.

Copies of the book will be available at Rally Day and at the first class.

With Gratitude

Bill Sites would like to thank all of those who sent prayers and cards his way during his recovery from surgery. He is doing well!  

SUPER Yard Sale

Our Super Yard Sale is just around the corner Join us on September 9th and 10th from 9am-2pm! Pick up directions to 31 Sumner Place on the Sign Up Central Board downstairs. More workers are needed to work the sale, especially on Saturday. 

Contact Person: Becky Sachsenmairer - call or text @ 828.333.1539

Sandwich Makers Needed!

Saint Mark's has been doing a great job providing sandwiches for lunches for the homeless for the past 30 months. During that time, our members have made an estimated 50,000 sandwiches and chili. We had hoped that as Covid waned a bit, the need would be less. Unfortunately, that hasn't happened yet, and we have lost some of our volunteers who make the sandwiches.  

Can you help fill in? Every Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, between 8:40 and 9am we collect sandwiches at St Mark's for delivery to the ABCCM lunch stop on Patton Avenue/Smoky Park Highway. Each of our volunteers usually make around 30 sandwiches, some more, some less. Some volunteers do it every other week, some every week. We are pretty flexible!

Got a question? Please call Dan or Mary Dudde at 683-9064.

Are you Ready for some football?

Our WNCBF brother, Shaft, is the coach of the Cane Creek Middle School football team and is asking for donations for their athletic department this year. He dedicates A LOT of his time helping the young people in our community be the absolute best they can be, on and off the field. If you are interested in supporting Shaft in his efforts, please bring a check to place in this week's offering plate, made out to Cane Creek Middle School with "Football" on the memo line. Thank you, St. Mark's!

September 4th @ 8:30am

Greeters

Dan Dudde

Mary Dudde

Usher

Claire Niedenthal

Ronnie Shoe

Altar Guild

Amy Zellers

Acolyte

Lila Niedenthal

Assisting Minister

Carolyn Bradley

Reader

Dan Dudde

Communion Assistant

Diane Hughes

September 4th @ 11am

Greeters

Bob Mihara

TBD

Usher

Scott Baumann

TBD

Altar Guild

Bonnie Morris

Acolyte

Bonnie Richards

Crucifer

Christian Wikoff

Assisting Minister

Steve Doane

Reader

Beth Korb

Communion Assistant

Vickie Hauser

Live Stream

Trey Doss