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In Matthew 5, Jesus tells us that He has come not to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it. What exactly does that mean? In the series of examples that follow this statement, Jesus shows us that the purpose behind the Law is what is important. Come on Sunday and find out what that purpose is.

Jens Holley

It's Super Bowl season - and that means the youth of Saint Mark are preparing for their “Souper Bowl of Caring” special alms offering! This year's donations will be divided between Golden Corner Food Pantry and Our Daily Bread.

The youth will collect alms donations in their soup pots during worship services this Sunday. You may also mail in a check marked “Souper Bowl” to the church or donate online. 

As always, thank you for your generous support.

Lisi and Andy Campbell with sons Reid, Owen, and Wade

ANDY AND LISI TO CONTINUE

LEADING MINISTRIES!

It is with great joy that I announce to you that the Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) voted unanimously last week to change Andy Campbell and Lisi Campbell's positions from interim part-time to permanent part-time Director of Youth Ministry and Director of Children's Ministry, respectively.  

When Andy and Lisi were hired, we agreed that we would have a three month "get-acquainted" period to determine if everyone felt the part-time arrangement was a good one. We have received such positive feedback from children and youth and their parents during those three months.  

Andy and Lisi also indicate that they are enjoying this work and feel that we are moving both programs in the right direction. Attendance has increased and enthusiasm is high.  

Please join me in thanking Andy and Lisi for agreeing to remain in their roles of directing our children and youth. We are truly fortunate to have them and look forward to working with them for many years to come. 

Debbie DuBose, Chair

SPRC 

PASTOR TODD AWAY FROM OFFICE

Pastor Todd will be out of the office through Sunday, February 12 attending the 2023 Bishop's School of Ministry. If you have a pastoral care emergency during this time, please call 864-882-2603, ext. 104 and leave a message. The pastor-on-call will respond.

• Prayer for Prisons with Pilgrim Seminary

SAINT MARK YOUTH SERVE AT ANN HOPE

Saint Mark disciples, including members of the Ignite! Youth Group, joined with disciples of Ann Hope UMC on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 to support the Wednesday night feeding ministry serving low income and homeless residents of the community. 

NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

PROVIDES FOR NICHE DISCIPLES

Well, this was a great idea! The new Sunday School Class, as yet unnamed but aimed at adults 28-50, has welcomed approximately 20 members in its first two weeks! Led by Lynn Dobson, along with three other facilitators, the class met for the first time on January 29th and had a "kick-off" brunch on February 5th. The class meets on Sunday at 10:15 am in room A203. For more information, contact Lynn Dobson. CLICK HERE to see more pictures from the brunch.

Thanks to those of you who hopped on the love train so far! Please share your posts on the Saint Mark Face Book Page. CLICK HERE to visit the Saint Mark Face Book Page and post so we can all see what you have to say!

• Life Line Screening at Saint Mark 2/28

This CPR class is a community refresher and is not for full recertification. You may sign up in the atrium between Celebrate! Worship Service and Sunday School, or you can call/text/email Sandra Lowe to sign up at 864-888-7755.

Join in the fun as we go snow tubing and ice skating at Highlands Outpost at Scaly Mountain! While the Children & Youth Ministries are organizing this fun adventure, it's open to all ages! We will meet at Saint Mark at 8:30 am to caravan, or you can meet us at Highlands Outpost at

9:30 am. Discounted rate is $35 for groups of twenty or more. Please RSVP by February 18 to Andy Campbell or Lisi Campbell.

• February Birthdays
• Disciples Directory 2023 Online
• Sanctuary Flower Calendar
• Pickle Ball Mondays
• Opt-In for Texting

• Mental Health First Aid Course at Zion UMC

CLICK HERE to read all the news relating to Saint Mark's Children and Youth Ministries!

We have arranged to have a one-hour docent-led tour and will plan to have lunch in Greenville after the museum visit.

Contact Kristine Montgomery with questions or to RSVP, or sign up online by CLICKING HERE.

CLICK HERE to visit the museum's website.

Saint Mark’s Church and Society Team continues to encourage you to actively participate in celebrating Black History Month. Don’t forget to send your photos and/or sentence or two sharing how you participated in this special month of celebrating African American History! Send to monaguyfleming@att.net.

Here are more ideas to get into the spirit of learning about Black history:

1) Utilize this mobile travel app to discover over 400 African American cultural sites in South Carolina:

https://greenbookofsc.com/

2) Visit Seneca’s Bertha Lee Strickland Museum located at 208 W. South 2nd Street, Seneca, to learn about the contributions of local African Americans:

https://www.senecacitymuseums.org/blscm

3) Did you know there’s a South Carolina African American Calendar? There is! Take a look:

https://scafricanamerican.com/

The sky is the limit to learning! Make yours count during this year’s Black History Month!

2023 Environmental Stewardship Challenge

Reduce . Reuse . Recycle . Rethink

The Saint Mark Church & Society Team hopes that you will join us in the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Challenge!

CLICK HERE to link to our web page for details and to sign up to participate (and possibly win a prize!)