For the Week of September 8 - 15, 2022

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Most people think about the Sabbath day (no matter which day they practice it) as a day of rest, but do we realize how thorough that rest can really be? If you intentionally developed a true Sabbath way of life, do you think you could more thoroughly keep the mind of Christ throughout your week? Worship with us this Sunday to find out more!

Pastor Todd

NEW PHONE SYSTEM

Saint Mark now has a new phone system, due to the old one wearing out. Please be patient with us for the next few weeks as we learn the intricacies of the new system and get familiar with using it properly. Thanks for understanding!

  • Choir Accompanist Needed at Dickson UMC
  • Be a Bell Ringer This Year!

EPWORTH CHILDREN'S HOME

ANNUAL WORK DAY OFFERING

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Program Spotlight: Family Care Center

Epworth's Family Care Center (FCC) is a residential facility that supports mothers with substance use disorders with their recovery journey. In a safe, supportive, healthy, and comfortable environment, mothers and their children live together while working towards long-term recovery and family reunification. 

Click here to read more. 

In anticipation of the Saint Mark Child Development Center's 25th Anniversary and Open House on October 9, the CDC Steering Committee is sharing a series of videos highlighting this important ministry. Some will be shown during worship on Sundays, others will be accessible exclusively online in the Heart Beat and the Saint Mark website. All episodes in the series will be available online. Below is the second episode in the series:

WHAT MAKES THE CDC A MISSION?

A list of petitions for our church family and others.

FOOTBALL, FOOD, FAITH, FELLOWSHIP, FUN!

Please join us for the Gathering on Wednesday, September 14, as we honor the men of Saint Mark. Tail-gaiting will begin at 5:15 pm in the Saint Mark Center. 

David Crane, football coach at Seneca High School, will speak at 6:15. A drawing will be held for tickets to the remaining bobcat home games. 

CLICK HERE to see the menu! TO DO LIST:


  1. Make a reservation. Call the church @ 882-2603 or email Donna Jaynes. 
  2. BRING GATORADE TO DONATE to the Bobcat football team.
  3. Wear your team colors and join the fun!


Pricing: $7 per person; $14 per couple; $15 per family of 4; $3 per child; children < 5 eat free. 

Click here to see the updated line up of classes offered. 

Click here to register online.

  • September Birthdays
  • Pickle Ball Mondays
  • Opt-In for Texting
  • Ride to Work Looking for Vehicle Donations
  • Volunteers Needed at Golden Corner Food Pantry
  • OUM Golf Tournament Fundraiser 9/30
A list of (non-weekly) Church meetings and events during the next two weeks.
Click on the link below for Ms. Maria's

FAMILY MINISTRIES NEWSLETTER

The Elderberries are back beginning tomorrow, September 9th! We are meeting at High Falls Park for lunch and magic (click on red banner above). Check back here for upcoming events through the rest of 2022. 

Our current COVID safety policy while on campus.
Click here to view the entire Saint Mark 2022 Ministry Guidebook with information about church structure, leadership and ministries.

Saint Mark UMC

616 Quincy Road

Seneca, SC 29678


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9 am - 5 pm (M-Th)

(864) 882-2603


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Pastoral Care

Emergencies or after regular office hours

call or text

(864) 882-2603

extension 104 

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September 11, 2022


14th Sunday after Pentecost


9:00 am

Celebrate! Contemporary

Worship @ Gym


10:00 am

Sunday School

(Adults, Children & Youth)


10:15 am

Destiny Christian Center

@ Commons Room


11:00 am

Traditional Worship

@ Sanctuary


Worship services are LiveStreamed!

CHILDREN & YOUTH
SUNDAY SCHOOL

Children meet at 10 am in Room A101 off the atrium. Youth meet in the Youth Center.

Youth Group meets at 4 pm in the 
Youth Center.
Have Information to Share with Your Church Family?

Click here to email Kristine Montgomery, Director of Media & Communications or call her at (864) 882-2603 to have your info included in the next edition of the Heart Beat. The deadline is 3 pm Wednesday before the Heart Beat goes out Thursday at 5 pm.
Saint Mark United Methodist Church
616 Quincy Road
Seneca, South Carolina 29678-3820
864-882-2603
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