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!

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.

Small Group SIGNUP

6 Weeks Beginning on Nov. 6th

Last Lent Deacon Katie asked you all to try something new as a congregation. "What would it look like if we all participated in Small Groups together? What if we tried this for a season?" Well, 80 people said yes to being part of a small group during those 40 days of Lent. It truly was a season of learning, growing in faith, and forming stronger relationships with our church family.

We received so much positive feedback from our Lenten Small Groups, that we have decided to do them AGAIN beginning on November 6th! Read more information about our small groups here. 

Synod-wide Book Study

October 20th - November 17th

Join the NC Synod Immigration & Refugee Ministry Team for a synodwide book study of They Are Us by Stephen Bouman and Ralston Deffenbaugh which can be ordered here. They Are Us offers "a thoughtful and timely look at the Christian calling to welcome the stranger" which will compliment the work of congregations engaging in the Bishop's Challenge! 

The book study will meet Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:15 p.m. beginning October 20 through November 17. Author Stephen Bouman will kick-off the study on October 20 and will close it out on November 17. Cindy Lauster is leading the discussion on the second week of the study, October 27th.

Quilters

Fabric Needed

Have any old sheets or fabric that can be donated? The quilters desperately need more fabric to continue their ministry. Drop donations off in the church office.

Yarn Angels 

New Members Welcome

As we serve with hearts and hands through our knitting & crocheting, the Yarn Angels are welcoming new members to join us. Your experience with this ministry is unimportant as we have beginners to "pros"-always willing to teach and help. We meet 2 times a month--2nd Tuesday at noon (in-person & zoom) and the 4th Saturday at 10AM (zoom only). 

Any questions-please email Barbara Ulrichs at bulrichs8@gmail.com.  

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!

Voter Registration at St. Mark's

October 9th

The last day to register to vote is October 14.  St Marks will help you register if you haven't already. On Sunday October 9, between and after Services, CAT 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. 

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.

2023 Ministry Allocations

Submitted by October 31st

As we move towards creating the 2023 budget we will be reviewing each line item within the 2022 Operating Fund. There are a variety of ministries that receive a yearly allocation of funds to support their work. If your ministry is included within the budget, please take the time to review your expenses from 2022. If you need to make adjustments to your allocated funds for the 2023 Operating Fund, please reach out to Danielle by October 31st to let her know of any requested changes. If you need more information about your ministry’s financial history, Danielle can provide this for you.

Reflections on World Communion Day

Thank you for those who joined at Saint Mary's on Sunday for our Ecumenical Service. Bob Mihara shared with us his experience during World Communion Sunday below.

"Wow, Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church in Asheville, NC hosted the annual World Communion Sunday with Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church and Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church. It was almost a magical service. The sanctuary was perfectly filled; almost all the seats were taken with a few left open as an invitation for latecomers to attend. As we sent our hymns heavenward, I could feel the music vibrating in the wooden pew in front of me. Every morning and evening I say that I believe in the holy catholic church. This service reminded me why I hold this belief."

Community High School - Sends Thanks

Community High School wants to thank St. Mark's for their generous $1500 donation.  

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 9th @ 8:30am

Greeters

Cat Slater

J.D. Slater

Usher

Ken Lane

Deborah Lane

Altar Guild

Sharon Herrmann

Acolyte

Claire Niedenthal

Assisting Minister

Carolyn Bradley

Reader

Bonnie Wheeler

Communion Assistant

Isa Slater

October 9th @ 11am

Greeters

Bob Mihara

Cindy Lauster

Usher

Deanna Jordan

TBD

Altar Guild

Bonnie Morris

Acolyte

Katie Rivers

Assisting Minister

Randy Warren

Reader

James Aydelotte

Communion Assistant

Vickie Hauser

Live Stream

Vickie Hauser