MINI-MARKS June 1, 2022 Click here to view the June ReMARKS Newsletter

Lament for gun violence

God, our healer and refuge, we pray for all who suffer from gun violence. With your mercy, bind up their wounds, restore their bodies, and heal their hearts. Comfort the mourners and embrace the lonely. With your might, empower us to change this broken world. Make us advocates for a stable society, alive with hope in you. We ask this through the one once wounded for our transgressions and now standing in our sorrows, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen (c) 2022 Augsburg Fortress, used by permission under license #SAS006951 The ELCA has long advocated for preventing easy access to assault style weapons and strengthening our federal system of background checks for all gun sales. Several St. Mark's members will convene a discussion in the library this Sunday at 12:15pm around possible actions individuals might consider to encourage legislators to do something to reduce gun violence. All are welcome.   See Presiding Bishop Eaton's statement. As part of your continued prayers, consider sitting with this extended prayer of lament over mass shootings, from a group of Episcopal bishops.

Sharing our Faith Stories

The Evangelism Team continues a series of interviews with St. Mark's members called "Sharing our Faith Stories." This week, James tells us about his faith journey, including the important figures in his life and where he has seen God at work.

Church Announcements

Giving Thanks Danielle, Jon, and Walter would like to extend a huge thank you to their St. Mark's family for sending well wishes as they entered into the next chapter of their journey as a family of three on May 28th. The Lord has blessed them along their journey and they are looking forward to the continued support that they have faith will be given by the congregation at St. Mark's.

Sing in the Choir! Thursday 6/2 and 6/9 @ 7pm You are invited to sing in the choir for Trinity Sunday, June 12! Rehearsals are on 5/26, 6/2, and 6/9 at 7:00pm in the sanctuary. On June 12, we will sing for the postlude at 8:30 and the prelude at 11:00. Contact cantordavid@stmarkslutheran.net if you have any questions. Please note: if you happen to arrive a little late for a rehearsal, just give him a call at (914) 787-0376 and he will dispatch a tenor to let you in.

Take me out to the Ballgame! Friday, June 17th beginning at 6:30pm Join St. Mark's and WNC Baptist Fellowship for a night of family fun with the Asheville Tourists! · Dollar Hot Dog Night and Fireworks after the game · Pay what you are able (Actual Ticket Cost - $9) Sign up on Sign-up Central Bulletin Board or Email Deacon Katie

Wonderful Addition to the Church Archives St. Marks Archives has received a new document to cherish, share, and keep in its file of member "reminiscences." Pastor William Trexler, who served as our interim pastor in 2018 and 2019, has written down many of the delightful stories that he loved to tell of his time as a boy here in the 1950s when his father, Pastor Bernard Trexler was serving here. You can access the full document here.   Now, the Archives Team has a challenge for YOU. We want to hear your stories and memories also. Click here to find questions to help you get started writing or if you prefer, record your thoughts! Give these to Eileen Cram (eileenacram@gmail.com) or turn them into the church office.

Faith Formation and Special Services

Faith Formation, Luther’s Small Catechism Beginning Sunday, May 29th Join Doug Johnson as he leads us through Martin Luther's Small Catechism. Whether you haven't ever read the catechism, have Luther's explanations memorized, or somewhere in between, come and spend time as we discuss the foundations of our faith together. This class will meet in the library and on Zoom.

Summer Faith Formation Beginning June 5th, from 9:45am-10:45am Children are invited to join Deacon Katie this summer for a one room Sunday School of silly songs and sacred stories! We will meet in the pre K/k room at 9:45 throughout the summer. Interested in helping? Contact Deacon Katie.

LandMARKS June 5th, from 9:45am-10:45am 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 9:45am to join!

Blessing of the Graduates and Senior Quilt Presentation Sunday, June 12th On Sunday, June 12 we will celebrate our High School graduates, Aaron Neighbors, Zachary Hutson, Torin Linton, and Nicholas Mueller! Join us for a reception on the Playground at 10:30am, followed by a graduate blessing and quilt presentation at the beginning of the 11:00am service.

Healing Service Wednesday, June 15th @ 12pm On the third Wednesday of June, we will hold our quarterly Service of Healing with Communion and anointing. Please join us for this service of prayer. If you are unable to attend in person, please visit Facebook Live for a live stream at 12:00 pm. You do not need to have an account in order to watch our videos.

Weekly Schedule

Wednesday, June 1st 9am - Property Day 10am - Kairos Group (Zoom) 6pm - Personnel Team Mtg. Thursday, June 2nd 4pm - Evangelism Team Mtg. Friday, June 3rd 9am - Library Team Sunday, June 5th 8:30am - Worship 9:45am - Faith Formation (Zoom) 9:45am - LandMARKS 11am - Worship Monday, June 6th 10am - Faith & Fellowship (Zoom) 1:30pm - Book Study (Zoom) 5:45pm - Executive Team (Zoom) 6:30pm - Christian Action Tuesday, June 7th 9am - Quilters 10am - Staff Meeting Wednesday, June 8th 9am - Property Day 10am - Kairos Group (Zoom)

Meeting Links: -Faith Formation Sunday, June 5th @ 9:45am Click here for Zoom Link Password: stmarks -Faith & Fellowship Monday, June 6th @ 10am Click here for Zoom Link Password: stmarks -Book Study Monday, June 6th @ 1:30pm Click here for Zoom Link Password: stmarks -Executive Team Monday, June 6th @ 5:45pm Click here for Zoom Link Password: stmarks -Kairos Group (In Person and Zoom) Wednesday, June 1st @ 10am Click here for Zoom Link Password: stmarks Click here to see the full St. Mark's Calendar

Worship Assistant Information

If you are a worship assistant, please take a few moments and refresh yourself on the routines of your position either by watching these videos or by reading the linked text within the titles. If you would like to know more about these positions or any others on Sunday morning, please reach out to Danielle.

Reader Instructions Greeter Instructions Usher Instructions

June 5th @ 8:30am Greeters Dan Dudde Mary Dudde Usher Lila Niedenthal Ronnie Shoe Altar Guild Ken Clark Acolyte Liza Volk Assisting Minister Mary Brady Reader Dan Dudde Communion Assistant Diane Hughes

June 5th @ 11am Greeters TBD Alice Silver Usher Scott Baumann Katie Rivers Altar Guild Paula Lindsay Acolyte Bonnie Richards Crucifer Paula Bradt Assisting Minister Dave Epley Reader Beth Korb Communion Assistant Vickie Hauser Live Stream Bob Mihara

Contact Information Parish Administrator admin@stmarkslutheran.net ‌

Our Mission: Making disciples by loving Christ, growing in faith, serving all people Our Vision: Experiencing and sharing God's grace as an inclusive, intergenerational congregation through Worship, Outreach, Learning and Fellowship