The Remarks

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Resume Tonight!

Dinner begins at 5:30 PM.

Program begins at 6:00 PM.

January 17 Program

Meet Rev. Andy Peabody

January 24 Program

Meet Madi Dunn

January 31 Program

Eddie Gammill and Filmmaker, Sofia

2024 Commitment to Saint Mark

Click on the image above to make your 2024 Commitment to Saint Mark.

If you need help setting up, confirming, or managing your

electronic donations, please contact Deana Hilton

at dhilton@stmarkumc.org or 404-873-2636, ext. 14. 

Social Justice Corner

Our Social Justice Committee represents Saint Mark on the Georgia Interfaith Alliance for Gun Safety (GIAGS), led by former pastor Jimmy Moor. That organization has recently joined a larger coalition which includes both religious and secular organizations, the Georgia Majority for Gun Safety.

If you are interested in being a part of this effort which is primarily focused on influencing our state legislators, contact Mike Smith or Jimmy Moor.

Also, join Saint Mark Social Justice Committee Members at:

Upcoming Events

Lobby 101 Training: How to Influence Legislators

Sunday, January 21| 2:00-6:00 PM

Temple Or Hadash (Sandy Springs)

Jeff Willard who has been providing Lobby 101 training to our Gun Violence Prevention group for several years will conduct an advocacy workshop that will provide more in-depth influencing techniques. It will be well worth your time if you plan to participate in the current session at the Georgia Capitol.

Moms Demand Action Rally at the GA Capitol

Wednesday, February 28 | 8:30 AM

Central Presbyterian Church (free parking provided)

201 Washington St SW Atlanta, GA 30303

Please join us for our 2024 Advocacy Day! We, along with several of our statewide community partner groups, will be going to the Capitol to meet with legislators and advocate for gun safety legislation to make our communities safer.

The Disciple Fast Track New Testament Bible Study Class will begin tonight, Wednesday January 17th at 6:30 PM right after Wednesday Night Dinner Please contact Buddy Wofford at 404-862-0030 or prinnovate@aol.com to join, The Study Guides are $17 and you can pay Buddy.

Disciple 2 Fast Track Bible Study is a 24-week in-depth review of Genesis/Exodus and Luke/Acts. The study comprises 15 to 30 minutes a day of bible reading and dynamic group discussions during the weekly meetings. This study will immerse you in 4 important books of the Bible and will enhance your spiritual journey as a disciple of Christ. Please note that it is not necessary to take Disciple 1 prior to taking Disciple 2.

We are organizing a new class that will meet 12 times this spring and 12 times in the fall. We are considering several times for the class…

1)  During the Sunday School hour

2)  After the Wednesday night dinner

3)  A virtual class Tuesday evening

The new class will begin late January and Paul Winslow will lead the class. The book for the first session is $17 and scholarships are available.

If interested, please let Paul Winslow know your preferred time at plwinslow3@gmail.com or 757-646-3278.

^“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work”  - 2 Timothy 3:16-17.

New Member Class

If you would like to join Saint Mark, please reach out to Robert Gilleo at RJGilleo@stmarkumc.org to sign up for the next new member class. The 2-session classes will be in-person at 10 AM on Sunday, January 21 and January 28.

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

Church Council Meet and Greet

Sunday, January 21, 2024 | Wade Hall | 12:30 PM

Celebration of Life: Julie Turner

Monday, January 22, 2024 | Sanctuary | 1:00 PM

Celebration of Life: Dr. Jesse Peel

Saturday, January 27, 2024 | Sanctuary | 2:00 PM

Pre-Service Music with pianist Brad Collier begins at 1:15 PM

Reception Immediately following the service | Wade Hall

Chili and Soup Cook-Off

Sunday, February 11, 2024 | Wade Hall | 12:00 PM

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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