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The Remarks
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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Embracing My Heritage:
A Journey of Discovery and Pride
by Eric “Little Bear” McGhee (Steverson)
| On this day before Thanksgiving, we recognize November as National Native American Heritage Month. Saint Mark's own Eric Steverson shares his story and what it was like growing up Native American. Click the button below to read his story. | |
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Trinity Table Volunteers Needed
December 2 & December 3
Saturday, December 2 | 12:00 pm
6 volunteers needed for ONLY 1 hour
Make 175 To-Go Bags in Wade Hall
December 3 | 11:00 am
5 volunteers needed for ONLY 1 hour
Wrap 300 hot dogs in Wade Hall (Kitchen)
December 3 | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Pass out meals at Trinity Methodist Church Table
10 volunteers needed.
Come Be a Part of the Table
For more information or to volunteer, contact Jena Mozley at jenamozley@yahoo.com or text at 770-329-1445.
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Breakfast Club Volunteers
Needed THIS Saturday
This Saturday, Nov 25, the 4th Saturday volunteer team needs help. Very few of the team can be there and they are asking our help.
Anyone who can volunteer for Breakfast Club this Saturday (two days after Thanksgiving) please let Mary Abbott know by text (404-217-3614) or email (mawaite100@aol.com). The 4th Saturday team begins preparing at 9.00 a.m. and you'll be out for any football games on your agenda :) or by 11.45 to noon.
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Supper Club Volunteers
Every Tuesday afternoon, Supper Club prepares and serves a hot meal to 60 people who are in need. Similar to Breakfast Club, this ministry provides a meal to individuals in a loving and respectful environment.
In 2024, similar to Breakfast Club, we are looking for people to volunteer on a rotational basis a few times a month. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Viveca Richards at 864-884-1206 or via email at viveca1956@gmail.com.
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Donations accepted from now through Monday, December 11, 2023.
This year, Saint Mark is again proud to support Pride for Parents. We will collect toys through Monday, December 11, 2023 at Saint Mark or you can order directly off their Amazon and Target wish lists below. The December 11th deadline is so that they can pick up, sort, and price the toys before the store opens. The store will be officially open this year from December 14th to 23rd.
Pride for Parents is an opportunity for South Atlanta families to provide for their loved ones at Christmas. Toys and gifts area available to purchase at a reduced cost. Families from the neighborhood get to shop for that perfect toy for their loved ones. The revenue generated from the store goes right back to the community supporting affordable housing.
Toy donations are needed!
Amazon Wish List: https://tinyurl.com/4ccj8ur6
Target Wish List: https://tinyurl.com/4z626zs9
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Volunteer at the Store
Once the store is open, Pride for Parents is always welcoming the support of community partners. There are various tasks, including gift wrapping, register support, toy sorting, pricing, and stocking. If you are interested, in volunteering use the following link to register: https://form.jotform.com/FCS_/pride-for-parents-join-the-joy
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Guns to Gardens
Saturday, December 9, 2023 | 10 AM - 2 PM
Guns to Gardens - a safe surrender event – is hosted by Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, 118 Second Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030, on Saturday, December 9, 2023 – 10 am to 2 pm. Bring your unloaded firearm(s) stored in the truck of your vehicle, to be dismantled and sent to RAWTools to be made into garden tools.
Reasons to Participate
- Guns are dangerous. 48,830 Americans died from gun-related injuries in 2021.
- Having guns in the home leads to unintentional shootings.
- There is a powerful link between rates of firearm ownership and suicide rates.
- This is a trusted place to discard unwanted firearms without turning them back into the market.
If you are interested in volunteering, reach out to Sheri Barrera-Disler via phone or text at 678-592-9845 or via email at SheriBD1962@gmail.com. There will be a training for volunteers on Zoom on a date/time to be determined in the week prior to the event.
"They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks." - Isaiah 2:4
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Saint Mark welcomes Justin Bowen
Saint Mark is happy to welcome Justin Bowen to the Saint Mark family. Justin is our new Interim Director of Fine Arts and Organist. Justin will be with us until our permanent Director of Fine Arts and Organist is located in early 2024.
Please thank Phil Crumbly and Lee Edwards for their hard work filling in since Jon Easter's departure.
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Youth Lock-In Photos
The youth had a great time Friday night at their annual lock-in. Click the button below for photos from the evening.
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'God Be With You Till We Meet Again'
In what was a solemn day, members of the 2023 North Georgia Annual Conference ratified the disaffiliation agreements of 261 churches at a Special Called Session, Saturday.
| Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens, vice chair of the Conference Board of Trustees, presented the motion to the Conference on behalf of the Board of Trustees, and the names of the churches requesting disaffiliation were read by their district superintendent. | |
A Thank You Note to The Children's Ministry | |
I will be forever grateful for the time spent serving the children's ministry of Saint Mark United Methodist Church. It has been one of the most transformative and rewarding periods of my life thus far, I have been afforded the opportunity to serve alongside some of God's finest! Seven years ago this church welcomed me with open arms, and I have watched these children blossom into extraordinary human beings. I appreciate how you went along with some of my quirky ideas and helped me make the necessary adjustments so that I could "get with the program." We even survived COVID-19 as we stayed connected through online ministry. Folks from far and near were able to partake of the authentic and unapologetic "Saint Mark Way."
Although no longer a member of the staff, I still consider myself to be a true "Saint Marker." And it was my pleasure to dress up as an "angel with a purple tutu" for the trunk or treat event. I'm sure this helped seal my winning first place. The new children's minister Madi Dunn is simply doing a fantastic job! Rest assured, the church is in good hands.
In closing, I take my hat off to the PARENTS and pray that the blessings of God continue to shine upon you!
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Sheila
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Give Poinsettias in Honor or Memory of a Loved One
$10 each | Order before December 13
A Saint Mark tradition, the beautiful, red-leafed plants adorn our Sanctuary during the weeks leading up to Christmas Day. The plants are $10 each (purchased from a local nursery). The last day to order for our annual poinsettias list is Wednesday, December 13. The poinsettias list will be published on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
https://www.stmarkumc.org/store/p/poinsettia
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SAVE THE DATE
Family Movie Night | ELF!
Friday, December 8 | 6:00 PM
Join us for a Holly Jolly Family Movie Night!
Get ready to spread Christmas cheer with our FREE Outdoor Family Movie Night featuring the heartwarming classic, "ELF"!
Free movie, popcorn and hot cocoa for everyone!
Bring your family, friends, and your coziest blankets (and one blanket to DONATE to our Saint Mark Outreach Ministry Closet) to our festive movie night.
Dress in your comfiest PJs as this will be outside, in the neighborhood and bring your holiday spirit.
Share the joy and invite your neighbors and loved ones. The more, the merrier! Let's celebrate the season with Buddy the Elf and his hilarious adventures!
Mark your calendars and we'll see you there!
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SAVE THE DATE
Christmas with Sentimental Journey Orchestra and Amy Holloway
Monday, December 11 | 7:30 PM
Join us for an unforgettable night of music and nostalgia!
Experience the magic of the season with our "Christmas with Sentimental Journey" concert, where timeless classics and heartwarming melodies come to life.
Get ready to be swept away by the enchanting sounds of the holiday season. Share this special evening with loved ones and create cherished memories.
Let's make this holiday season even more memorable together.
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| November 22 | NO MEAL | | November 29 | Lemon Baked Salmon | | December 6 | Homemade Chili | | December 13 | Pork Tenderloin | | December 20 - January 10 | NO MEALS | | |
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Outreach Closet Donations
As we head into fall season, we need to outfit our outreach closet with winter items. We have created a link and a QR code below for you to order much needed items.
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Amazon
https://tinyurl.com/3ve9fje2
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Walmart
https://tinyurl.com/28rtpjd8
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or head over to www.BAGSINBULK.com to order items in bulk.
Search for: coats, hats, gloves, blankets, and sleeping bags.
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Your generosity allows us to love, accept, and serve the people of our community. To donate to Saint Mark, click the button below. | |
The Church Offices will be closed from Wednesday, November 22, 2023 - Sunday, November 26, 2023. | |
This Sunday, November 26, 2023, Rev. Dr. Carolyn A. Stephens, will be preaching at both 9 AM and 11 AM. | |
As a United Methodist Church we are proud to be a congregation with open hearts, open minds, and open doors. We strive to be a congregation that embodies God’s absolute love and hospitality, proclaiming Jesus as our savior and as our model of the ultimate embodiment of God’s love. We believe that all persons are of sacred worth and dignity as part of God’s good creation. Saint Mark United Methodist Church welcomes all persons into the full life and ministry of our congregation, regardless of race, culture, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, family, or socioeconomic status, physical or mental ability, or faith history. | |
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