The Evangelism Team continues a series of interviews with St. Mark's members called "Sharing our Faith Stories." This week we hear from Anne Blackwell about her faith journey, what keeps her going during hard times, and more.

Click here to view the faith stories

that have already been published.

Choir Resumes

September 8th beginning at 7pm

The Saint Mark’s Choir will resume rehearsals on September 8 in the Sanctuary at 7pm! Whether you’re a musical savant or don’t know a quarter note from a cadenza, you are heartily encouraged to participate. Choir is an excellent opportunity to lead God’s people in worship, and a great way to build relationships with your brothers and sisters in Christ at St. Mark’s. Rumor has it that the Cantor may even be inflicting, er, sharing, some home-made goodies at the first rehearsal.

New Adult Faith Formation Class - The Screwtape Letters

Sunday, September 11th

Continuing in the Library, join us for an adult Faith Formation class studying C.S. Lewis’ book “The Screwtape Letters,” facilitated by member John Herrmann. You might ask “What the devil is with that weird title?” That would be a good choice of words. This insightful book consists of a series of letters written by Screwtape, one of “Our Father Below’s”  (Satan’s) high-level assistants. With these letters, he attempts to instruct Wormwood, his young and inexperienced charge, with the finer points of human temptation, and how to achieve results in their goal of eternal damnation of their souls. Even if you’ve read the book, a “refresher” is always helpful in discerning the subtle but effective tactics Satan uses to achieve his devilish objective.

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.

The sacrament of Holy Communion, which is intended to bring us together in unity, sometimes divides Christians of various denominations. 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.

Equipment Loan Closet

Did you know that St. Mark's keeps a variety of handicap equipment for the community to borrow? Over the last few months we have loaned wheelchairs, walkers, shower seats, and many more items out to members of the community! It's time to restock the closet so we can continue to share these resources with those that need them. Please bring your donations to the church and leave them near the piano in the welcome center. 

We are in need of the following donations of gentle used items to add to the community closet: 

1. Walkers
2. Shower Seats
3. Toilet Chairs
4. Canes
5. Crutches 

Note: We do NOT need wheelchairs at this time. 

Lutheridge Fall Family Fun

October 14-16, 2022

Enjoy the beauty of the changing season while experiencing all that camp has to offer with your family! Click here for more details.

In the Press

St. Mark's was recently featured in the Synod e-News discussing the ministry occurring in our building. Check out the Article, Planning for a Miracle, here. 

SUPER Yard Sale

Our Super Yard Sale is this weekend! September 9th and 10th from 9am-2pm! Pick up directions to 31 Sumner Place on the Sign Up Central Board downstairs. 

Contact Person: Becky Sachsenmairer - call or text @ 828.333.1539

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. 

Sandwich Makers Needed!

Saint Mark's has been doing a great job providing sandwiches for lunches for the homeless for the past 30 months. During that time, our members have made an estimated 50,000 sandwiches and chili. We had hoped that as Covid waned a bit, the need would be less. Unfortunately, that hasn't happened yet, and we have lost some of our volunteers who make the sandwiches.  

Can you help fill in? Every Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, between 8:40 and 9am we collect sandwiches at St Mark's for delivery to the ABCCM lunch stop on Patton Avenue/Smoky Park Highway. Each of our volunteers usually make around 30 sandwiches, some more, some less. Some volunteers do it every other week, some every week. We are pretty flexible!

Got a question? Please call Dan or Mary Dudde at 683-9064.

Are you Ready for some football?

Our WNCBF brother, Shaft, is the coach of the Cane Creek Middle School football team and is asking for donations for their athletic department this year. He dedicates A LOT of his time helping the young people in our community be the absolute best they can be, on and off the field. If you are interested in supporting Shaft in his efforts, please bring a check to place in this week's offering plate, made out to Cane Creek Middle School with "Football" on the memo line. Thank you, St. Mark's!

September 11th @ 8:30am

Greeters

Linda Kinsinger

TBD

Usher

Tom Stewart

Brenda Stewart

Altar Guild

Sharon Herrmann

Acolyte

Amy Zellers

Assisting Minister

Amy Zellers

Reader

Susan Reiser

Communion Assistant

Nancy Dodenhoff

September 11th @ 11am

Greeters

TBD

TBD

Usher

Scott Baumann

Anne Blackwell

Altar Guild

Bonnie Morris

Acolyte

Katie Rivers

Crucifer

Eileen Cram & Erick Smith

Assisting Minister

Gloria Sainio

Reader

Randy Warren

Communion Assistant

TBD

Live Stream

Bob Mihara