The Remarks

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

5:00 pm | “Celebration of Discipline” | Room 111

5:30 pm | Wednesday Night Fellowship Supper | Wade Hall

6:30 pm | Vespers | Room 209

6:30 pm | Young Adult Bible Study | 3rd Floor Edu Bldg

6:30 pm | Called Church Council Meeting | Room 111

6:45 pm | Handbells Choir Rehearsal | 3rd Floor Edu Bldg

7:30 pm | Chancel Choir Rehearsal | 3rd Floor Edu Bldg

Reminder: Wednesday, May 17th is the last Wednesday Night Supper for the season.

Sunday, May 14, 2023

"Conversations of the Heart:

Offering Forgiveness"

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Mother’s Day

Blessing of the Christian Home

Rev. Dr. Carolyn A. Stephens

preaching at 9 AM and 11 AM

Wesley Woods Mother’s Day Offering 

Sunday, May 14

On Sunday, May 14, we will collect a special offering for Wesley Woods.

The Wesley Woods Mother’s Day offering provides critical funding for charitable financial assistance with housing and meals, pastoral care, and wellness programming to older adults living in a Wesley Woods community. 

You can now watch our live 11 AM Sunday worship service broadcast on YouTube in addition to Facebook. Subscribe to our YouTube channel below and click the notification bell icon to be notified when new live or pre-recorded content is added. 

Holy Land Journey Registration DUE

Friendly reminder that if you are planning to go on the holy land trip with Pastor Carolyn, your deposit is due.

Midtown Assistance Center | 5K Run & Walk

Through their services, MAC provides emergency assistance, including rent and utilities assistance, food pantry, MARTA cards, assistance with required work uniform items, Georgia ID assistance, and more. By participating in the Midtown Race for MAC 5K, you'll be supporting these vital programs and helping to keep Atlantans in their homes and preserve their dignity.

Registration is open now, so don't wait to sign up! Whether you're a serious runner or just looking for a fun day out with your family and furry friends, the Midtown Race for MAC 5K is a great way to get active and support a worthy cause. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference in our community - register today at https://tinyurl.com/3nzvbprb and join us in the fight against homelessness and hunger. 

Do you have a theme idea for Pride 2023? 

Share it now and enter to win a FREE Pride 2023 t-shirt! Submit your Pride theme idea by May 31, either click here or at the submission box in the church narthex!

Rev. Jess and Lauren are getting married

Help us celebrate Rev. Jess and Lauren at a Cupcake Social after second service next Sunday, May 21. Your presence at the social is gift enough, but, should you wish to give a gift as well, we will have a basket to accept cash gifts to put towards their wedding & baby funds.

Are we ready for an Atlanta RMN celebration with a side of singing and dancing? Join us next Sunday, May 21.

Let it Sing is a concert by Doronte Evans crafted with love from songs that inspired and motivated him. This solo performance is full of well known songs that will make you want to jump out of your seat and sing along. Come enjoy the language of music at its best with this fun filled night to benefit RMN.

Saint Mark UMC is hosting this fundraising concert, which will bring this artist back to his hometown for this one night. All of the proceeds from this concert will go towards the justice and inclusion work of Reconciling Ministries Network.

The Epistle to the Hebrews

May 7 – May 28, 2023

This Sunday continues The Epistle to the Hebrews. Jerry Becker is leading the Faith Seekers class in a four- part study of the Epistle to the Hebrews. This important letter is written to Hebrew Christians encouraging them to remain steadfast in their faith. It is one of the most theological books in the New Testament. All are welcome to attend this study. The Faith Seekers Class meets every Sunday morning between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM in room 205. Coffee and refreshments are served. 

Young Adults take on financial literacy!

Mitch Foster is leading the young adults through 6 weeks of financial literacy this summer. Mark your calendar from 5:30-7:30 on Wednesdays: 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/12, and 7/19. Dinner will be served and they will meet in the young adult room. See Rev. Jess or Meagan Williams for more information. 

Your generosity allows us to love, accept, and serve the people of our community. To donate to Saint Mark, click the button below.

Gifts to Saint Mark

Thank you to United States Navy Captain Kathleen M. Edelman for the gifts to Saint Mark in honor of the following people:

• Julie and Charles Gilbert
• Rev. Ron Ervin
• Brian Cross
• Stepanie and Mike Duncan

Thank you to Uhland O. Redd III, Trustee, and the Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation for the gift to Saint Mark in honor of Jason Thomas and the Breakfast & Supper Clubs.

Church Vital Signs

May 7, 2023

9 AM - 60; 11 AM - 110; Facebook - 230

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