The Remarks

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Imposition of Holy Ashes

Front Steps - Terrace | 7:00 – 8:30 AM

Front Steps - Terrace | 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Ash Wednesday Service

Sanctuary | 6:30 PM 

Will Trent Filming

Today

Please be aware of filming today at 805 Peachtree.

• There will be an impact getting to the church from 7 AM until 11 PM along Peachtree and on Juniper.
• The church has rented out the back lot directly behind the church from 11 AM until 6 PM.
• Room 111 and the Playground are also rented out from 11 AM until 6 PM.

If you have any questions, please click on the link below.

The North Wall Waterproofing Project

Lily Berrios, Bill Sanders, and John Hannula joined Chris Manos, the Project Manager for W&A Associates, on the scaffolding this past Friday. The final punch list is in progress and the waterproofing on the North wall is about to finish. However, as the reroofing of the sanctuary is the next step in the restoration, the scaffolding is likely to remain. 

The operating word for a project of this size on a church that is 120+ years old is patience…and a lot of it. 

Find your Small Group Community at Saint Mark

During Lent, now is a good time to reestablish your spiritual discipline of going to a Sunday School or Spiritual Growth class. At Saint Mark, we have 5 classes that meet on a regular basis most Sundays from about 9:45 AM until 10:45 AM.  

Here's information about 2 of the 5 classes.

Foundations| Room 111

Meets from 9:45-10:50 - Beginning February 18th, we will start a new Lenten Series - "Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws." In this study pastor and bestselling author Adam Hamilton explores the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus as told in the Gospel of Luke. Through Luke’s stories we find Jesus’ care and compassion for all as he welcomes sinners and outcasts. As we study Luke and see Jesus’ concern for those who were considered unimportant, we hear a hopeful and inspiring word for our lives today.

There is a companion book you can purchase, but it isn't required (https://www.cokesbury.com/Luke-5?refq=Luke) to participate, and you can attend one or all six sessions. If you have questions about the class please contact Michelle Levan 404-405-0274 or Sherri Graham who is teaching the study 404-550-7170. 

Faith-Seekers | Room 205

All are invited to the Faith Seekers Class beginning Sunday, February 18, when Robert GiacomIni will be leading the Class in the Lenten Study: The Way, Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus by Alan Hamilton. This video presentation was produced in the Holy land with Adam Hamilton actually walking in the footsteps of Jesus from his time of baptism in the Jordan River to his last days in Jerusalem. While Robert will be using the video in the presentation, an optional companion book is also immediately available through Amazon for $14.99.

The Faith Seekers Class is a Bible oriented adult Christian education class which meets every Sunday from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM in room 205 of the education building. Coffee and refreshments are served. Come early to enjoy fellowship and listen to favorite hymns and gospel songs.



For more information about the Faith Seekers Class and its programs, contact Jerry Becker at JerryB390@gmail.com.

2024 Publix Marathon

Sunday, February 25, 2024

Please take time now to plan your route to church on Sunday, February 25. The links below will give you “turn by turn” and roadblock information. After entering in the link information, you will receive a prompt asking you to download the file, click “OK.”

Turn by Turn & Roadblock Listings

http://tinyurl.com/2mm9c22k

Course Map

http://tinyurl.com/4yvu7kpz

Chili and Soup Cookoff

Sunday, February 11, 2024

Thanks to everyone who contributed their delicious entries for our Chili & Soup Cookoff contest. It was a joyous time to gather and fellowship after yesterday's 9 and 11 am service and enjoy such tasty dishes.

Click on the link below to view the event photo album:

Dinner begins at 5:30 PM.

$10 for seniors, $11 general

North Georgia Black Methodists

for Church Renewal - Mini-Hush Arbor

DuWanna Thomas

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

What is a Hush Arbor?

"The hush arbors served as the location where slaves could combine their African religious traditions with Christianity. It was safe to freely blend the components of each religion in these meetings. The slaves could let go of all their hardships and express their emotions. Here is where Negro spirituals originated. The songs created by slaves were known to contain a double meaning, revealing the ideas of religious salvation and freedom from slavery. The meetings would also include practices such as dance. African shouts and rhythms were also included."

Join us for an unforgettable evening of "Songs of Love and Heartache" with Clint Clark Duke on Wednesday, February 28, 2024! 

Dinner starts at 5:30pm, followed by the concert from 6:00pm to 7:00pm in Wade Hall. 

Saint Mark United Methodist Church, 781 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30308. 

Tickets: $10 for seniors, $11 general (includes Wednesday night fellowship dinner). 

Don't miss this musical journey! 

Bayard Rustin was a Quaker who briefly attended Wilberforce University. Wilberforce, a Historically Black University, founded in 1856 by the Methodist Episcopal church and the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The school was named after William Wilberforce, a British abolitionist. The last letter John Wesley wrote was to Wilberforce, urging him to "Go on, in the name of God and in the power of his might, till even American slavery (the vilest that ever saw the sun) shall vanish away before it." 

Please click the link to view another inspiring short video on Rustin.

Looking for things to do for Black History Month, click the button below for a list of events.

The Faith-Seekers class gave a gift in Memory of Vivica Richard’s mother to the Supper Club.

Tithes & Offerings

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

Using your Smartphone’s camera, scan a QR Code below and follow the prompts.

Disciple II

Tuesdays | Zoom |6:00 PM

Vespers

Wednesdays | Chapel |6:30 PM

Young Adult Book and Bible Study

Wednesdays | Room 201 |6:30 PM

Four Quartets Study

Wednesdays | Room 205 |6:30 PM

Fast Track Disciple I – New Testament

Wednesdays | Room 111 |6:30 PM

Imposition of Holy Ashes

Wednesday, February 14 | Terrace | 7:00 – 8:00 AM

Imposition of Holy Ashes

Wednesday, February 14 | Terrace | 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Ash Wednesday Service

Wednesday, February 14 | Sanctuary | 6:30 PM

President’s Day | Church Office Closed

Monday, February 19

Hope Is Here Book Study begins

Wednesday, February 21 | Room 111 | 5:00 PM

Moms Demand Action Rally at the GA Capitol

Wednesday, February 28 | Central Presbyterian | 8:30 AM

Cabaret with Clint Clark-Duke

Wednesday, February 28 | Wade Hall | 6:00 PM

LifeSouth Blood Drive

Sunday, March 3 | Outside | 9:00 AM

Midtown Alliance Annual Meeting

Tuesday, March 5 | Fox Theatre

Safe Sanctuary Training

Sunday, March 10 | Wade Hall | 12:30 PM

NGUMC Laity Gathering

Saturday, March 16 | Impact Church - East Point | 11:00

Palm Sunday

Sunday, March 24

Midweek Fellowship Dinner

Thursday, March 28 instead of Wednesday, March 27

Holy Thursday Service

Thursday, March 28 | Sanctuary | 7:00 PM

Good Friday Service

Friday, March 29 | Sanctuary | 7:00 PM

Easter Eggtravaganza

Saturday, March 30

Easter

Sunday, March 31 | Sunrise: 7 AM | Terrace ; 9 AM & 11 AM | Sanctuary

Festival Singers of Atlanta

Saturday, June 1 | Wade Hall

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Monday, June 3 – Friday, June 7

North Georgia Annual Conference

Thursday, June 13 – Saturday, June 15

Soul Shop - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Saturday, June 22 | Wade Hall

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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