SYNOD Gathering

May 30-31 @ Lenoir Rhyne

You are invited to join Pastor Matt, Deacon Katie, and Cantor David at the NC Synod Gathering at Lenoir Rhyne's Hickory campus May 30-31! We'll join Lutherans from across NC for worship, relationship building, workshops, and keynote speaker the Rev. Dr. Jay Augustine. No business meetings, no votes- just time together for conversation, learning, and worship! The theme this year is We are More. 

Ride with Pastor Matt for a daytrip on Thursday (leave by 10:00am, return around 8:00pm), drive yourself on Friday, or stay in on campus housing and attend the whole event. Let Deacon Katie know you are interested by April 22 and we'll register as a group with the church covering costs! See the full schedule of workshops and speakers on the Synod Gathering Page.

Time for Tea Scholarship Tea

Sunday, May 18 2pm-4pm

Join us for a women's tea, sponsored by the Silver Sisters, May 18, 2pm-4pm. Tickets are available beginning April 21 and will be $20. Did you know we have 12 young people from St. Mark's registered for camp at Lutheridge this summer? Camp is one of the best tools we have for strengthening faith in young people, but it takes money!

All proceeds from the tea will go to helping St. Mark's provide camp scholarships for our young people. The tea will be informal—no hats or gloves required—and will feature great tea party treats and a comical fashion show! All women are invited and friends are also welcome! This will be a time for fellowship for the women of St. Marks! 

Contact Vickie Hauser for tickets! (e) hauservickie@gmail.com (p) 828.273.9471

Choral Concert: God With Us

April 28 at 4:00pm @ St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Asheville

The Candler Singers offer church music from around the globe including classical, contemporary, folk, and spiritual. They are all students at Candler School of Theology, preparing for service in a variety of Christian ministries. They are directed by Dr. David Daniel, Director of Chapel Music, and accompanied by Käthe Wright Kaufman, Chapel Organist.

St. Mark's Prayer Team

Join Carolyn Bradley and other St. Mark's members as they regularly meet and lift up prayers for our community, the prayer list, and the concerns the team brings. The Prayer Team meets on Thursday evenings at 5pm. Can't join in person - Zoom is also available if requested. If you are interested in helping to lift up those in need of prayers, please reach out to Carolyn Bradley or the church office. Prayer matters!

Inspired - Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and loving the Bible again

Beginning April 21

If the Bible isn't a science book, instruction manual, or position paper, then what is it? New York times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans invites readers on a journey of rediscovery as she explores the magic of the Bible, engaging the old, familiar stories in new ways that honor the past and enlighten the present. Join Ken Lane as he leads the class through the book in the Library beginning April 21. If you still need a book, contact Deacon Katie.

Faith and Fellowship - Monday, April 22nd @ 10am Zoom Link - Password: stmarks

Weekly Schedule

Wednesday, April 17th

9am - Property Day

Thursday, April 18th

5:30pm - Handbell Rehearsal

7pm - Choir Rehearsal

Friday, April 19th

9am - Library Team

12pm - Bridge Group

Sunday, April 21st

8:30am - Worship

9:45am - Adult Faith Formation

9:45am - Children's Sunday School

11am - Worship

Monday, April 22nd

10am - Faith and Fellowship (Zoom)

Tuesday, April 23rd

9am - Quilting CANCELLED

10am - Staff Meeting

Wednesday, April 24th

9am - Property Day

Thursday, April 25th

5:30pm - Handbell Rehearsal

7pm - Choir Rehearsal

Friday, April 26th

10am - Archives Mtg.

Worship Assistant Schedule: Sunday, April 21

Greeters:

8:30am – Dan & Mary Dudde

11am - Anne Blackwell, TBD

Ushers: 

8:30am – Tom & Brenda Stewart

11am - Cindy Lauster, Bonnie Richards

Altar Guild:

8:30am – Debbie Layna

11am - Donna Turnbaugh

Acolyte:

8:30am – Marcus Smith

11am - Eileen Cram

Crucifer:

11am – TBD

Assisting Minister:

8:30am – Carolyn Bradley

11am – Dave Epley

Reader:

8:30am – Anne Sites

11am – Anne Blackwell

Communion Assistant:

8:30am - Connie Chaplin

11am – Donna Turnbaugh

Live Stream:

Debbie Layne

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