Pastor Matt has had numerous reports that individuals are receiving scam text message alerts from phone numbers that are not associated with his contact information. We're so sorry for the inconvenience or confusion this may have caused and are aware of this scam.

Remember, Pastor Matt and church staff will never ask you to buy gift cards or send money anywhere other than the church office or offering plate. When in doubt, don't engage and call the church office with questions.

What do I do if I receive a scam message? 

You can ignore the message, or feel free to have a really long text conversation about Jesus with whoever it is. You might even consider telling them that you know this is a scam because the church has told you they will never ask for gift cards that aren't delivered to the church office. Enough folks doing that might encourage them to move on. Consider reporting the message as spam on your phone (instructions here) and reporting the fraud to the FTC.

Was Pastor Matt hacked?

Neither Pastor Matt nor the church systems were hacked. It appears that someone with bad intentions got a copy of our directory and is using it to target scams that impersonate Pastor Matt.



How do I tell if a message is real or a scam?

If it's not from a church email ending in stmarkslutheran.net or the staff cell phone number listed in the directory, it probably isn't really from church staff. When in doubt, call the church office. Nothing is so urgent it can't wait until the office is open. St. Mark's staff will never ask you to send money or gift cards anywhere besides the church office or the offering plate.

This June our smallest loan will come due with a balance of $46,000. Instead of the low rates to which we had been accustomed, a renewal of this loan would right now come with a 6.5% interest rate. Rather than use the funds entrusted to our congregation to pay interest, our congregation council and finance team would very much like to free up funds for active ministry. Can you help us lose this loan and avoid committing to years of further payments?

Why does the church

talk so much about money?

What's this series all about?

This Lent, check out our new video series Ground Floor Faith, where we deal with some of the grounding questions of faith in the time that it takes to ride our elevator to the ground floor. These short videos will be posted every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during Lent on our Facebook, Instagram, TikTok (new!) and YouTube accounts. 

Small Group Information

Continues TONIGHT

Join us TONIGHT and each Wednesday during Lent at 5:30 for small groups, a provided dinner, and worship (Holden Evening Prayer) around the dinner table.

• 5:30 - Small Groups
• 6:15 - Provided Dinner
• 6:45 - Worship around the Dinner Table
• 7:15 - On the way home

Tonight's meal will feature BBQ from 12 Bones!

Gluten Free and Vegan options will be available.

Literacy for Lent

Lenten Offering

The offering during Lent will go to support Literacy Together. Literacy Together (formerly The Literacy Council of Buncombe County) was created in 1986 as a merger of two leading adult literacy organizations – Altrusa of Asheville and the Asheville-Buncombe Literacy Council. Since our beginning over 35 years ago, they have continued to grow programming and expand our reach to meet the literacy and English language needs of people of all ages in Buncombe County.

There are four separate programs: Adult Literacy, English for speakers of other languages, Youth Literacy (K to 5), Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Find our more here!

The Wired Word

Sunday, March 3rd @ 9:45am



Join us in the fellowship hall during the faith formation hour over the the next three Sundays as we discuss current news headlines and how we can respond to the world around us as people of faith.

New Member Sunday

Sunday, March 17th



During both the 8:30am and 11am worship services on March 17th we will welcome new members to St. Mark's. If you are interested in becoming a member at St. Mark's please contact Deacon Katie!

Offering Letters from Bread for the World

Sunday, March 24th @ 9:45am



Please join us on Sunday, March 24th in the Fellowship Hall to write letters to our members of Congress on behalf of Bread for the World, a Christian advocacy organization that works to decrease hunger and poverty through federal policy, and is sponsored by the Evangelism and Christian Action Teams. Information, sample letters, and writing supplies will be available so all you’ll need to do is to spend a few minutes writing letters a few letters! Questions - contact Linda Kinsinger.

Lutheran Men in Mission

Saturday, March 9th @ 8:30am

Lutheran Men in Mission is moving to Fellowship Hall. Breakfast will be provided, however you may bring your own if you prefer. Come join for breakfast, fellowship, bible study and to discuss opportunities for mission. Questions - contact Bryan Short

Lutheridge Summer Camp - Scholarships Available

Register on or before March 15th to receive the Early Bird Discount

Faith based summer camp is one of the best ways to instill faith in young people, and St. Mark’s wants to help your child(ren) attend camp this summer. We are blessed to have Lutheridge, Lutherock, and Camp Agape all right here in NC, and if your child(ren) attends one of these Lutheran camps, St. Mark’s will contribute $300 per child towards their registration fee. For registration details, please contact Danielle in the church office

Holy Week and Easter are central to our lives together as followers of Christ. On Palm Sunday we celebrated 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.

Maundy Thursday: March 28, 6:30pm

Ecumenical Stations of the Cross:

March 29, 12pm @ St. Mary's (if it is raining, Stations will be moved inside)

Good Friday: March 29, 8:00pm

Easter Sunday: March 31, 8:30 & 11:00am 

Easter Lilies

It is time to order Easter Lilies. Please submit this form, contact the church office, or fill out the tear and share section in the back of your MARKings on Sunday morning. When purchasing the lilies, please indicate if there is a special dedication to be noted. Each lily cost $8 this year. Please note “Lilies” on your check.

All orders must be submitted by March 24th.

Easter Breakfast -

March 31st @ 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. Coffee, tea, and juice will be provided. Sign up on the bulletin board or contact Deacon Katie!

Easter Egg Hunt -

March 31st @ 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. 

Faith and Fellowship - Monday, March 11th @ 10am Zoom Link - Password: stmarks

Council Mtg. - Monday, March 11th @ 6pm Zoom Link - Password: stmarks

Wednesday, March 6th

9am - Property Day

5:30pm - Lenten Small Groups

6:15pm - Dinner

6:45pm - Holden Evening Prayer

Thursday, March 7th

4pm - Evangelism Team

5:30pm - Handbell Rehearsal

7pm - Choir Rehearsal

Saturday, March 9th

8:30am - Lutheran Men in Mission @ St. Mark's

Sunday, March 10th

8:30am - Worship

9:45am - Faith Formation

11am - Worship

Monday, March 11th

10am - Faith and Fellowship (Zoom)

6pm - Council Mtg. (Zoom)

Tuesday, March 5th

9am - Quilting

10am - Staff Meeting

11:30am - Yarn Angels

Wednesday, March 6th

9am - Property Day

5:30pm - Lenten Small Groups

6:15pm - Dinner

6:45pm - Holden Evening Prayer

Contact Information

Parish Administrator

admin@stmarkslutheran.net

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