9th Annual World Communion Sunday Ecumenical Service

Sunday, October 2nd, 11am

St. Mary's Episcopal Church

337 Charlotte Street

Don’t miss World Communion Sunday on October 2nd at St. Mary’s Episcopal at 11:00 am! We will join with our brothers and sisters from St. Paul’s UMC and St. Mary’s Episcopal to celebrate our unity at the Lord’s Table. St. Mary's is located at the north end of Charlotte Street. Worshipping together on World Communion Sunday is a unique opportunity to enjoy fellowship with our brothers and sisters, and to witness to Christian unity in a time when division seems so common.

While there will be a short 8:30 service at St. Mark’s, the 11:00 service at St. Mary’s just won’t be the same without you! If you have concerns about parking or accessibility, please contact the church office and we will be happy to make arrangements.

**Please note: Faith Formation will begin at 9:30am on

October 2nd to allow ample time to get to St. Mary's for Worship

Lunch after Worship - Side dishes Needed

We will join together for a meal after worship in St. Mary's parish hall to enjoy a time of fellowship. St. Mark's members have been asked to bring a side dish to share. Please bring food to St. Mary's kitchen before the worship service.

Seeds of the Kingdom

Did you receive $2 from the pulpit on Sunday, September 25th? Share with us how you used your $2 for the glory of the Kingdom by completing this form!

LandMARKS

Sunday, October 2nd 9:30-10:15am

New to St. Mark's? Want to get to know the people here? Interested in getting involved with what God is doing in this place? LandMARKS is a monthly meeting with Pastor Matt and/or Deacon Katie that helps visitors and new members learn about the ministries of St. Mark's, get to know the staff and members, and ask questions about our community. 

Meet us at the bottom of the main staircase at 9:30am to join!

Blessing of the Animals 

Sunday, October 9th, 2-3:30pm

St. Mark's Parking Lot

Bring your pet or a picture of your pet to receive a blessing, pet portraits, and treat bags! This annual event is a wonderful time of fellowship with other animal lovers as we thank God for all creators, big and small! **Remember to bring donations of cat or dog food for our collection to give to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue!**

New Member Sunday

Sunday, October 16th

Join us as we welcome new members on Sunday, October 16^th! Reach out to Deacon Katie if you have any questions about New Member Sunday or if you are interested in joining St. Mark’s.

Trunk or Treat

Sunday, October 30th from 4-5:30pm

 St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Parking Lot

We need your help with this fun event for children in our Congregation and Community! 

 Ways to help:

1. Sign up to decorate your trunk and hand out treats at the event. We hope to have at least 15 trunks!
2. Donate candy - last year we had over 300 in attendance and ran out of candy to give away! Candy donations can be put in the box outside of Deacon Katie's Office
3. Put up a flyer and put it up in your community or place of work. Flyers are available on Sign up Central Bulletin Board

Questions? Contact Deacon Katie.

Voter Registration at St. Mark's

October 2nd & 9th

Martin Luther encourages us to vote. He says It is our duty to do so. The last day to register to vote is October 14.  St Marks will help you register if you haven't already. On Sundays October 2 and 9, between and after Services, we will have a table set up for that purpose. 

Early voting is October 20 - November 5. Visit any of the 12 locations across the county. You can even check a wait map  to see how many voters are in line.  

Website: "buncombecounty.org/vote" or call (828) 250-4200.

Lutheran Men in Mission

Saturday October 8th @ 11:30am

The LMM group has resumed monthly meetings! Join the men’s fellowship group the 2nd Saturday of each month at French Fryz on Hendersonville Rd beginning at 11:30am!

LWR Baby Care Kits

Drop Off Deadline, October 30th

Please help celebrate the arrival of babies throughout the world, in the many countries served by Lutheran World Relief. We are collecting baby items to assemble into baby care kits to be shipped to LWR. Last year, they distributed 38,850 kits in 15 countries. Please check the volunteer bulletin board and take a list of what items are needed for each kit. You can also find the list of items here.  You may donate one or more items. Only the hand towel and diapers must be new. All other items may be gently used, in excellent condition, clean, and have no stains or tears. There will be a box to drop your donations.

Please only donate items that are on the list as LWR can not accept other items. 

WMC The Basket

October 15th

Come and connect with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians right here in Asheville at the celebration of "ᏔᎷᏣ The Basket" on October 15. Mark your calendars now and read more information here.

Thank you for supporting the 2022 Crop Walk at St. Mark's!

Lutheran Services Carolinas Volunteer Info

Lara Holloway, Outreach Coordinator for LSC sends out email communication when special volunteer opportunities or needs arise for their clients. If you don't already receive them, follow this link to sign up for ways you continue to help. 

October 2nd @ 8:30am

Greeters

Dan Dudde

Mary Dudde

Usher

Carolyn Bradley

Mike Bradley

Altar Guild

Ken Clark

Acolyte

Lila Niedenthal

Assisting Minister

Mary Brady

Reader

Dan Dudde

Communion Assistant

Becky Sachenmaier

October 2nd

  Join us at St. Mary's Episcopal Church for the 9th Annual World Communion Sunday Ecumenical Service

St. Mary's Episcopal Church

337 Charlotte Street

Service begins @ 11am