The Remarks

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Saint Mark welcomes Charlotte Crofton

Charlotte Crofton has been appointed by the Bishop to be an Associate Pastor at Saint Mark as of July 1, 2024. Her first Sunday with us will be July 7, 2024.

Here is a little bit about Charlotte:

• Originally from Springfield, Illinois.
• Graduated from Illinois College in May 2020 with majors in Religion, Music, and Psychology.
• Graduated from Candler School of Theology in May 2023 with a Master of Divinity degree.
• Currently on staff at Dunwoody UMC since September of 2020.
• As of May 2023, Charlotte started full-time work as Minister of Community Outreach at Dunwoody UMC.
• She will be commissioned as a Provisional Elder at Annual Conference in June 2024.
• She has a passion for discipleship, faith development, and faith practices.
• She is immensely grateful and thrilled to be joining the faithful and fruitful work at Saint Mark UMC.

For reservations, please email Robert Gilleo at RJGilleo@stmarkumc.org no later than NOON Wednesday.  Dinner begins at 5:30 PM. Program begins at 6:00 PM.



Tickets: $10 for seniors, $11 general

NEW MEMBERS

"We give thanks for all the God has already give you

and we welcome you in Christian love."

• Nancy Alderman
• Woody Alderman
• Rudy Burlin
• Ray Marchant
• Victoria McRay (baptism) and
• Nellie Harriet McGee (baptism)

Saint Mark Financial Results

Through March 2024

Parking Deck Violations

If you receive a parking violation for the Saint Mark parking deck and should not have received one, please reach out to Office@stmarkumc.org ASAP. Do not ignore the notice.

After three months, they go to collections. Per the parking company, we cannot assist once it is in collections. Once in collections, you are responsible for paying the minimum $85 notice.

Thank you!

Parking Validation Reminder

Upon validating, you should receive a text message from 87517 that says “Your parking has been validated. Tap here to add more time: “

If you do not receive this message, it typically means that the validation was unsuccessful, and to please try again.

Gift to Saint Mark

A gift to Saint Mark was made in honor of Bill Sanders for his dedication to Saint Mark from Sara Chapman.

PRIDE Auction

June 6 - 20, 2024

Last year, we had an incredible online Pride auction that brought together our community in celebration and support. We are thrilled to announce that due to its success, we will be hosting the online Pride auction again this year!

Mark your calendars for June 6th to June 20th, when our online Pride auction will take place. We invite each and every one of you to participate in this event, whether it's through donating items, bidding on treasures, or spreading the word to friends and family.

To make this year's auction even more special, we are seeking donations from our community. Your contributions will help make this event a success and support our ongoing efforts in fostering inclusivity and love within our congregation.

Look out for a handout in this Sunday's Bulletin, which will provide more information about how you can donate items for the auction. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and will make a difference.

Additionally, we want to involve you in selecting the Pride Theme for this year. We believe that your input is invaluable in shaping our community events. Therefore, there will be a suggestion box available for you to share your ideas at the narthex until  April 28^th.  Let's come together to choose a theme that reflects the spirit of our congregation and the values we hold dear.

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. We are looking forward to another successful online Pride auction filled with joy, camaraderie, and generosity.

Study of Philippians with Pastor Andy

Now - April 28

Pastor Andy will be leading the combined Faith Seekers Class and the Interactions Class in a study of Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians in which Paul thanks the community for the gift they sent him upon learning of his detention in Rome. He, also, uses the occasion to convey other important messages to the congregation. Class begin at 9:30 AM with coffee and refreshments and adjourn at 10:30 AM. As always, everyone is invited to attend. 

https://www.stmarkumc.org/sunday-school

Children's Sunday School

First Floor | Education Building

Youth Sunday School

Third Floor | Education Building

Young Adult Sunday School

Second Floor | Gathering Room | Room 201

Interactions

Second Floor | Education Building | Room 206

Foundations

First Floor | Education Building | Room 111

Faith-Seekers

Second Floor | Education Building | Room 205

Disciple Bible Study

Second Floor | Education Building | Room 204

Vision Sunday School

Second Floor | Education Building | Room 209

Habitat for Humanity Build

https://www.stmarkumc.org/habitat

Saint Mark United Methodist will be again be participating in our Atlanta Habitat for Humanity build! This year, we’re building a new home alongside Jemario, our homebuyer.

When we partner with Atlanta Habitat, we join them as a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization by building quality, affordable homes alongside the homeowners themselves creating opportunities for families to thrive beyond the build and well into the future.

Please join our build and encourage your family and friends!

Build Day 1: Sat, May 1

Build Day 2: Sat, May 18

Build Day 3: Sat, June 1

Build Day 4: Sat, June 8

Build Day 5: Sat, June 15

Build Day 6: Sat, June  22

Build Day 7: Sat, June 29

Build Day 8: Sat, July 13

Tithes & Offerings

Your generosity allows us to love, accept and serve the people of our community. 

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As a United Methodist Church we are proud to be a congregation with open hearts, open minds, and open doors. We strive to be a congregation that embodies God’s absolute love and hospitality, proclaiming Jesus as our savior and as our model of the ultimate embodiment of God’s love. We believe that all persons are of sacred worth and dignity as part of God’s good creation. Saint Mark United Methodist Church welcomes all persons into the full life and ministry of our congregation, regardless of race, culture, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, family, or socioeconomic status, physical or mental ability, or faith history.

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