Our effort to raise $100,000 above normal giving in celebration of St. Mark's 100th anniversary is off to a great start, with 62 households pledging over 87,000 so far! Thank you so much for putting our goal within reach! Meeting our $100,000 goal will guarantee that we can fully sponsor a Habitat for Humanity house build and cover the cost of the exterior work on our stained glass windows. If you have already made a pledge, thank you for helping us celebrate, and if you haven't had a chance yet, it's not too late. In fact, gifts and pledges can be received anytime until July of 2023. |
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Vacation Bible School in Full Swing!
St. Mark's kids and adults have been having a blast at River of Life VBS this week, as we learn about God's gift of water. We have been reminded about how God creates, provides, and claims us, and how water gives us new life in Baptism. Stay tuned for more pictures as we have fun growing in faith at VBS!
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Guest Preacher, Bishop Tim Smith
Sunday, August 21st
We will be welcoming Bishop Tim Smith on Sunday, August 21st. Bishop Tim will be preaching at both the 8:30am and 11am worship service. He joins us in celebration as he will be baptizing his grandson, Nathaniel James Smith, during the 11am service.
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Rally Day
Sunday, August 28th
Don't miss Rally Day on Sunday, August 28 when we will kick off a new year of Faith Formation at St. Mark's! This Intergenerational Sunday School event in the Fellowship Hall is for children of God of ALL ages. Questions? Contact Deacon Katie
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SUPER Yard Sale
September 9th and 10th
Where: 31 Sumner Place, North Asheville
Time: 9-2 each day
Contact Person: Becky Sachsenmairer - call or text @ 828.333.1539
All money raised will be donated to Living Waters Lutheran Church outreach program in Cherokee, NC.
How can you help? Workers are needed on Thursdays in August for sorting and pricing. We will be giving away children's books and reusable shopping bags. If you have any to donate thank you in advance! Small donation items may be placed in the bins downstairs. Better yet...bring them to 31 Sumner Place! Check "Sign-Up Central" downstairs for ways to help.
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LWR Baby Care Kits
Please help celebrate the arrival of babies throughout the world, in the many countries served by Lutheran World Relief. We are collecting baby items to assemble into baby care kits to be shipped to LWR. Last year, they distributed 38,850 kits in 15 countries. Please check the volunteer bulletin board and take a list of what items are needed for each kit. You may donate one or more items. Only the hand towel and diapers must be new. All other items may be gently used, in excellent condition, clean, and have no stains or tears. There will be a box to drop your donations. Thank you so much for your help to provide very basic necessities for mothers living in extreme poverty.
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Sharing our Faith Stories |
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The Evangelism Team continues a series of interviews with St. Mark's members called "Sharing our Faith Stories." This week we hear from James and Susan about their early influences, what keeps them going during hard times, and more.
Please contact Ken Lane, Evangelism Team’s Chairperson, or the church office if you have someone to suggest for this video series.
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that have already been published.
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Friday, August 19th
- 9am - Library Team
- 12:30pm - Bridge Group
Sunday, August 21st
- 8:30am - Worship
- 9:45am - Faith Formation (Zoom)
- 11am - Worship
Monday, August 22nd
- 10am - Faith & Fellowship (Zoom)
- 1:30pm - Book Study (Zoom)
Tuesday, August 23rd
- 9am - Quilters
- 10am - Staff Meeting
Wednesday, August 24th
- 9am - Property Day
- 10am - Kairos Group (Zoom)
Friday, August 26th
Saturday, August 27th
- 10am - Yarn Angels (Zoom)
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Meeting Links:
-Faith Formation
Sunday, August 21st @ 9:45am
-Faith & Fellowship
Monday, August 22nd @ 10am
-Book Study
Monday, August 22nd @ 1:30pm
-Kairos Group
Wednesday, August 24th @ 10am
-Yarn Angels
Saturday, August 27th @ 10am
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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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August 21st @ 8:30am
Greeters
Henry Ulrichs
Barbara Ulrichs
Usher
Ken Lane
Deborah Lane
Altar Guild
Debbie Layne
Acolyte
Eleanor Schreck
Assisting Minister
Katie Rivers
Reader
Carl Schreck
Communion Assistant
Connie Chaplin
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August 21st @ 11am
Greeters
Bob Mihara
Cindy Lauster
Usher
Jason Jones
Josh Kersey
Altar Guild
Donna Turnbaugh
Acolyte
TBD
Crucifer
Eileen Cram & Erick Smith
Assisting Minister
Natalie Haynes
Reader
Donna Turnbaugh
Communion Assistant
Bonnie Richards
Live Stream
Gloria Sainio
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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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