The Remarks

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Sunday, January 15, 2023

2nd Sunday after Epiphany

(Re)Building a Legacy: Staying Connected

Nehemiah 1:1-4

Rev. Carolyn Stephens, Preaching

TWO SERVICES THIS SUNDAY

9 AM & 11 AM

We will have two services and Sunday school on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

Please join us at 9 AM or 11 AM in the sanctuary.

We apologize for any confusion.

Park & Make Your Mark

"Make Your Mark" Day is back - and this one is extra special because volunteers will be among the first to PARK in our new parking deck!

Join us on Saturday, February 18th from 9 am – 1 pm as we gather to spruce up our space while enjoying time together. We are looking for at least 60 people this time - yes, we want to make this this biggest one ever. There will be projects for ages 8+ and all physical abilities.

Arrive for breakfast around 8:45 and start making your mark from 9 am to 1 pm, with lunch provided. You will still have time to enjoy your weekend as well as have some fun with your Saint Mark family. 

Sign up and share your project passion via this link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Feb18-Park-MakeYourMarkDay

This Week's Prayer Requests

• Audra Dial's mother, Myrna
• Jay Drew's father 
• Bill Cox's brother-in-law, David Green
• Jim Baker's sister, Josephine Herron
• Ford Lindsay's wife

In Sympathy

Saint Mark expresses heartfelt sympathy to the family of Christopher Fletcher. Christopher passed away after a short illness yesterday, December 31, 2022. The Memorial Service for Chris will be held at Saint Mark on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Reception to follow in Wade Hall.

Continuing Prayer Requests

• AJ and family
• Frank Atkinson's parents  
• Tommy Barron
• Beth Bass
• Barbara Bolden
• Emily Toscano's mother Joy Clare
• Eddie Clark-Duke's mother
• Pam Davis
• Jane Douglas (recovering at home)
• Tim Driver
• Eddie Gammill's parents
• Noel Guilford
• Joseph Hackett's sister Omer Kelly
• Jason Henderson's father Carl
• Robert Kalf Sr.
• Keno, Greg and family
• Jeff King
• Trudy Lee-Barber
• Andy & Pam Davis's daughter, Rachel Maag
• Hayden McArthur's grandmother Sarah
• Eric Steverson's cousin Rose McGhee
• Mia Musciano-Howard's parents Jennie and Carmine 
• The Pigg/Prudent family
• Teddy Robey
• Mattie Robinson and family
• Jimmy Scandrick
• Derek Shipp and family
• LuAlice Waite

Joys & Celebrations!

WE ARE SO PROUD OF BEN HERBERT! 

After having undergone an appendectomy on Sunday, January 1st, our Ben was front and center in Sunday school one week later! We thank God, Ben's parents and the Saint Mark family for caring for this precious child.

Way to go BEN!

To share a prayer request or a joy or celebration, please email Pastor Sheila Stephens at sstephens@stmarkumc.org or note it on our online Connection card during Sunday Morning Worship or on the prayer request cards in the pews.

To contact us after hours in case of an emergency, call 1-800-673-0411.

Midtown Alliance Annual Meeting Volunteers

Wednesday, February 8th

Midtown Alliance is seeking volunteers for our 2023 Annual Meeting, which will take place on the morning of Wednesday, February 8th at the Fox Theatre. This annual signature event attracts Atlanta’s business, civic, and residential leaders. It includes a networking breakfast at 7AM and an engaging program at 8AM.

In addition to covering essential city and district updates, the event will look closely at the importance of thriving public spaces for Midtown’s next era of growth … and the steps Midtown Alliance and partners can take to create more people energy at street-level.

Volunteers should be enthusiastic about the exciting developments in Midtown and be able to be at the Fox from 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM on the morning of the event.

Volunteers will be involved with:

• Electronic guest check-in and name badge distribution
• Ushering guests upstairs to the food, and downstairs to the program
• Passing out event programs at the start of the event
• Guiding guests to seating

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Robert Gilleo at RJGilleo@gmail.com.

Your Tithes and Offerings

Text to Give

Saint Mark’s assigned number for text donations is 844-703-1444 and the keyword is 'operating'. To give via text, text the word ‘operating’, a space, and the amount you would like to give. For example, to give $25, text 844-703-1444 operating 25.

SecureGive

Follow the prompts to sign in to your existing account (or to create a new account) with SecureGive. For assistance, contact Deana Hilton in the church office (404-873-2636). Secure online contribution

Gifts to Saint Mark

Thank you to Julius H. Hollis for his gift to the children's ministry.

Children's Ministry Volunteers Needed

The Children’s Ministry is in need of four to six volunteers to help facilitate our nursery on an alternating schedule. If you LOVE babies and toddlers and can provide a one and a half to two hour service once a month, WE NEED YOU! 

Please contact Sheila Stephens at sstephens@stmarkumc.org.

Technology Volunteers Needed

We need volunteers to help set-up our technology on Sunday mornings in the various Sunday school classrooms. If you are able to assist, please reach out to Johnny Sims at johnny@techiebud.com. Thank you.

Weekly sermons (audio only)

are available on Saint Mark's Podcast channel 

https://stmarkumc.church/Podcast

Frances Winship Walters Chapel & Parlor

During the month of January, the Frances Winship Walters Chapel will be closed for interior repairs. The Sunday 9 AM service will meet in the Sanctuary. The parlor is also closed for the month of January.

Vespers will return on January 18, 2023 in room 209.

As Lent approaches, many of us are reminded once again to examine our lifestyles and ask, "What can we do for others?"

Part of faith formation at any age is compassion and offering a serving heart to our neighbors. More on how you can help, coming in February.

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