EDITH "REE" BURKE
Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the family of SMUMC disciple, Edith “Ree” Burke, who died on December 28, 2021 at age 92 in Florida. A celebration of Ree’s life and faith is being planned for Monday, January 24, 2022 at 10 am in the Saint Mark UMC Sanctuary.
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CAN YOU HELP DAVID GARLAND?
You can make a difference…
Saint Mark disciple David Garland is very ill and in Prisma Health Greeville Memorial Hospital. David suffers from a blood disorder and has had to receive 12 units of blood as he fights to recover. Blood supplies are critically low and you could make a difference by donating. Donors can donate blood at The Blood Connection at 1308 Sandifer Blvd in Seneca. Hours are 7 am to 7 pm Monday thru Friday and Saturday and Sunday 7 am to 5 pm.
Be sure to state the blood is being given in David P. Garland’s name. (There are two David Garlands in the hospital system). Thank you for making a difference!
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Apologies for not mentioning Becca's birthday in last week's edition of the Heart Beat! If you'd like to send her belated birthday wishes, click here! |
Thanks for your generosity ...
Thanks to your generous gifts in early December, we raised $3,700 for a Love Offering for our staff. The SPRC took those funds and distributed to staff members based on the number of hours they work. All 40 hour per week staff members received the same amount, regardless of their salary. Part time staff members received a bonus based on the number of hours they work each week.
The staff and pastors were very thankful for this token of our appreciation for all that they do for our church throughout the year. SPRC plans to make this Love Offering a regular part of our church year each December. Thanks to all of you who contributed.
Debbie DuBose, Chair
Staff Parish Relations Committee
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We Extend Our Sincere Sympathies to:
The family of Gary Baker (Beth). Gary is SMUMC Lay Leader and his mother, Doris Jean Baker (99) died on Sunday, January 9, 2022 after entering hospice care on January 3, 2022.
The family of SMUMC disciple, Edith “Ree” Burke, who died on December 28, 2021 at age 92 in Florida. A celebration of Ree’s life and faith is being planned for Monday, January 24, 2022 at 10 am in the Saint Mark UMC Sanctuary.
The family of Joan Gray (Bob), who died on Saturday, January 1, 2022 in Akron, Ohio.
Personal Prayer Notes:
Coronavirus – those with virus, those unable to work, healthcare workers, containment, those who are working to distribute and administer vaccines.
Gary Baker (Beth) - SMUMC Lay Leader – Gary is home from hospital on a heavy dose of antibiotics to clear up infection around appendix. Surgeon is monitoring him until it is safe enough for surgery to remove appendix.
Gene Bowers - Father of SMUMC Minister of Family Outreach, Maria Bowers - Fell on January 4, causing head injury and broken arm. Surgery on arm on January 6 was successful, but Gene is not recovering well, and doctors are very concerned.
Heidi Burgener - Home and doing well following rotator cuff repair surgery on December 29.
Randy Collins (Ann) - Recovering from surgery at Emory to fix protruding screw in lower back causing significant pain.
Louise Ellenburg - Has entered into hospice care. She is 94, and resides at the Oaks of Seneca. Prayers for her peace and comfort from a merciful God are requested.
Timothy Ellenburg – Nephew of Dick and Carolyn Ellenburg. Cancer has spread to his liver and other organs. Pray that pain will get better and he can find peace with this. Thank you for your prayers for Tim and his family.
David Garland (Tammy) - David is in the hospital at Prisma in Greenville. He has been moved back to Bone Marrow transplant wing #5421. In extreme pain, please pray for relief.
Betty Guest - Fell and broke foot on December 17.
Jayne Horne - Friend of Marlene Edlund, undergoing radiation for large sarcoma [cancer] in her left leg to prepare for surgery. Pray that the radiation will kill the sarcoma. Jayne has two other friends from Saint Mark -- Jane Gabe and Bunny Hickey.
Tom Lund – Home recovering from hip replacement surgery at Oconee hospital on January 4.
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We suspect that there are other needs that we aren't aware of at this time. We try to stay on top of the needs as we become aware of them. Click here to send your prayer requests to Pastor Todd.
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Advent Giving Boxes will be sorted in the gym beginning at 12:15 after traditional worship this Sunday. |
WOMEN'S RETREAT 2022
Friday, February 18 - Sunday, February 20
Bonclarken Conference Center, Flat Rock, NC
Sponsored by: SMUMC Faith Formation
The focus of the weekend will be on “Living Life on the Vine, Being Connected to Christ” (based on John 15).
Registration will be conducted on the following Sundays:
January 16
January 23
January 30
in the Atrium between services and in the Narthex after traditional service.
The cost of the retreat is $150 (scholarship available if needed -- see Pastor Shawna).
“I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5
For more information, please
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Monday, February 21, 2022
beginning 8:30 AM
SAINT MARK CENTER (GYM)
Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings, will offer affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at Saint Mark United Methodist Church on Monday, February 21, 2022.
A package of five screenings to identify risk for stroke, heart disease and other chronic conditions will be offered:
Carotid Artery Screening (Plaque)
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Atrial Fibrillation
Osteoporosis Risk
These 5 vital screenings are offered for only $139 and take 60-90 minutes to complete. Click here to see a detailed brochure.
Register by calling toll free 1-888-653-6441, text the word "circle" to 797979 or online at https://llsa.social/HSC
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The church office will be closed on Monday, January 17th in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. |
CONCERT TO BE RESCHEDULED
In last's week online Traditional Bulletin, you may have read about an upcoming concert featuring tenor Luke Hefner & Friends scheduled for January 23, 2022. That concert has been postponed. We will post updated information once that concert has been rescheduled!
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2022 MINISTRY GUIDEBOOK AVAILABLE!
This invaluable resource guide is now available on our website and here in the Heart Beat each week. See the right hand side of the newsletter for the link. On the Saint Mark website, click on "Business of the Church" to find the link to the Ministry Guidebook.
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Many of you have requested it, and Saint Mark now has mass texting capabilities available through the Thryve texting platform!
If you would like to opt-in to receive texts from Saint Mark UMC, text 833-270-8930. Not only will we have general messaging, but we will have subgroups such as "Elderberries" and "Praise Team" so that you will receive messages pertinent to you.
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SAINT MARK UMC NOW ON INSTAGRAM!
Be sure to follow us on Instagram @ Saint_Mark_UMC_Seneca_SC.
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HAVE YOU SIGNED UP?
There are many dates yet available in 2022! Please sign up on the calendar outside the sanctuary or
864-719-0232.
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Memory Café for January will be held on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022. We will meet at 2:00 PM in the office building of Saint Luke United Methodist Church. The address is 607 E Main Street, Walhalla, South Carolina 29691.
The special event for the day is a sing-along with wonderful songs we enjoyed in our youth, as well as we remember and enjoy today. Come join us and make Memory Cafe a place where you and your loved one with memory loss can get together in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. It is a place where you can interact, laugh, cry, find support, share concerns, celebrate, and encourage friendship and acceptance. There is no cost. All meetings are free. The January meeting will focus on banana bingo. This is so much fun…full of laughter and joy. Please come join us.
Call Bonnie Holmes at (864-539-6069) for more information.
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BLUE RIDGE BOOK FAIR NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Blue Ridge Elementary School is seeking volunteers to help at their Book Fair Friday, February 11 through Thursday, February 17. Shifts are 7:30 am - 11 am or 12 noon to 3:00 pm. Please contact librarian Chambrike Teasley at [email protected]. She would appreciate any help. |
Red = Events
Blue = Meetings
JANUARY 2022
Human Relations Sunday
Sunday, January 16
Celebrate! Contemporary Worship
9:00 am @ Gym
Traditional Worship
11:00 am@ Sanctuary
Church Office Closed
Monday, January 17
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Elderberries Meeting
Monday, January 17
5:00 pm
Room A201
UMW Meeting
Tuesday, January 18
3:30 pm
A201
Women’s Book Study
Thursday, January 20
3:00 pm
Commons Room
Ree Burke Funeral
Monday, January 24
10:00 am
Sanctuary
Council of Stewards
Monday, January 24
6:00 pm
Commons Room
CDC CPR Class
Saturday, January 29
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Commons Room
FEBRUARY 2022
Elizabeth Circle
Thursday, February 3
10:30 am
Event Center @ Keowee Key
Abigail Circle
Monday, February 7
11:30 am
Commons Room
Deborah Circle
Monday, February 7
7:00 pm
A201
Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, February 8
4:30 pm
A206
The Gathering
Wednesday, February 9
5:30 pm
Gym
Scouting Ministry Celebration Sunday
Celebrate! Contemporary Worship
Sunday, February 13
9:00 am
Gym
Susanna Wesley Circle
Monday, February 14
12:30 pm
A201
UMW Meeting
Tuesday, February 15
3:30 pm
A201
UMW “Zero Weeks” Documentary
Tuesday, February 15
TBD
Sanctuary
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ELDERBERRIES
*We are carefully monitoring the COVID trend as event dates get closer. The Elderberries committee will use its discretion on whether events should proceed as planned.
Elderberries events for January 2022 have been postponed in light of COVID protocols.
Check back to see upcoming events in the months ahead.
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Saint Mark UMC
616 Quincy Road
Seneca, SC 29678
Call us:
9 am - 5 pm (M-Th)
(864) 882-2603
send an email
Pastoral Care
Emergencies or after regular office hours
call or text
(864) 882-2603
extension 104
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Calendar of Events
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Click here to see what is going on at Saint Mark this week and in the weeks to come.
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Sunday,
January 16, 2022
Human Relations Sunday
9:00 am
Celebrate!
Contemporary
Worship
@ Gym
10:00 am
Sunday School
10:15 am
Destiny Christian
Center Worship
@ Commons Room
11:00 am
Traditional Worship
@ Sanctuary
Worship services will be LiveStreamed
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Children's and Youth
Sunday School
continues THIS Sunday
at 10 am
Children meet in Room A101, off of atrium.
Youth meet in the Youth Room.
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Do You Need to Reserve a Room or Space at Saint Mark?
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There are multiple ways for you to practice the discipline of stewardship, and experience the joy of generosity. It’s your generosity that supports the many ministries of Saint Mark which are making a difference in the lives of many in our church and community each day.
To keep your giving up-to-date, you may use one of the following ways to make sure your pledge remains up-to-date:
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You can place your donations in the baskets at worship.
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You can mail your checks to Karen Holcombe at the church office -616 Quincy Road, Seneca, SC 29678.
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You can set up bank draft by contacting Karen at the church office (864) 882-2603.
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You may also give your tithes and offerings online. It is quick and easy. Click here to give safely and securely. PLEASE NOTE: You may now contribute your alms through the online giving app. It is one of the giving options on the drop-down menu.
Thank you!!
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Watch Last Sunday's Services of Worship Today
If you were not able to attend worship on any given Sunday, you can still watch and enjoy the entire service of worship here.
Click here to watch last Sunday's Celebrate! Contemporary Worship service.
Unfortunately, for reasons unknown, Vimeo did not record last week's Traditional Worship Service. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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A Pastoral Prayer for Human Relations Day
Speak, Lord,
For your children are listening for a word of encouragement, for a word of instruction about how we ought to live in these troubled lands.
Speak, Lord,
For your children are listening, as we drift off to sleep in down-covered beds
in marble palaces or in sawdust padded pallets
on dusty floors.
We are listening, rich and poor we are listening, young and old for a word from you that will heal our lands.
Eternal God, lover of our souls, we come to you this morning hungering for something from you that will change the rest of our lives. We come hungering for honesty instead of corruption; for generosity instead of greed; we come hungering for integrity instead of intrigue. We come hungering for our neighbors to be fed and for all to have enough honest work to provide for the basic needs of their families. We come this morning hungering for righteousness to flow like rainwater and for the justice like an ever-flowing stream described by the prophets.
We come hungering and we come listening for your words to us, describing how we can participate in your great work of re-creation. We come listening for ways that we can become part of the solution and not part of the problem. We come listening in fear and trembling, praying that we will have the courage to respond and act if we hear a clear word of instruction from you.
Speak, Lord, For your children are listening…
Amen.
https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/a-pastoral-prayer-for-human-relations-day
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Submit Your Prayer Requests
Saint Mark is pleased to receive your prayer requests . . . for yourself or for friends or loved ones. Click here to submit your request to Pastor Todd Davis.
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Saint Mark 2022 Ministry Guidebook |
Click here to view the entire Saint Mark 2021 Ministry Guidebook with information about church structure, leadership and ministries.
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Got Information to Share
With Your Church Family?
Do you have announcements, news, thank you notes you want to share with your Saint Mark family?
Send them to Kristine Montgomery, our Director of Media and Communications. She can include it in the next edition of the weekly Saint Mark publication, the Heart Beat. To contact Kristine, Click here or call her at the church office (864) 882-2603. Send your information to Kristine by Wednesday before the Heart Beat goes out on Thursday.
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