Click Here for the September Worship Schedule

First Sunday

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 25, 2024

Service at 9:30 am

We will livestream through YouTube during the 9:30 service.

Link - https://www.youtube.com/@stmarksepiscopalnc/streams

Ministry's of St Marks

Youth and Children – Brandy Saltzman

Worship – Tracy Tinsley

Outreach- Lynnda Jordan

Daughters of the King – Marcia Kephart

Welcome – Julie Hornsby

Coffee Hour – Lisa Edwards

Flyin’ Lion – Debbie Heggen

Music- Alex Ancona

Buildings and Grounds- Scott Hundertmark

Altar Guild- Doreen Mondlak/Fiona Brown

Ushers- Patrick Wiley

Flowers- Liz Gail

Stewardship- Libby James

Hospitality – Kelly Pope

Pastoral Care – Jan Daubener/ Valerie Doolittle

Save the Date

RALLY DAY! September 8th 2024 after the 9:30 Service!

Rally Day Potluck

Please bring a side dish or dessert to our Rally Day Potluck on September 8! Hospitality Committee will be providing barbeque, and we'll look forward to learning more about all of St. Mark's committees while enjoying a potluck lunch together.

Communion Service Followed by a Brown bag Discussion on Wednesday Mornings at 10:00 am Starting September 11, 2024

Upcoming Services & Events

September 1 -9:30 am Morning Prayer

September 8 - 9:30 am Rally Day (Potluck)

September 11 - 10:00 Communion and Brown Bag Discussion

September 15 - 8:30 am and 10:30 am

September 18 - 10:00 am Communion and Brown Bag Discussion

September 22 - 8:30 am and 10:30 am

Weekly Lectionary Bible Readings

Weekly Bible Study from the Episcopal Church

Explore the Way of Love

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Pastoral Care

Knitters are needed for prayer shawl ministry. We will provide yarn, and we have directions to follow. If you or someone you know could knit some prayer shawls or baby blankets, it would be appreciated. Please contact Jan Daubener at jan_concord@yahoo.com or Marcia in the office at life@stmarksnc.org or

704-399-5193

Shawl Pattern Here

Outreach Ranson

Our Outreach Team has been busy helping Ranson prepare for a great start to the school year!

Served Breakfast on Friday the 16th and prepared and took a salad and sandwich Lunch on Wednesday the 21st (Thanks to Fr Garry for providing sandwich trays from Publix)

Outreach Ranson

Ranson Middle School's Current needs have changed and instead of our normal school supplies (which they have a large surplus of), they have asked that we supply uniform shirts for the students. These can be purchased at Children's Place at Concord Mills, North Lake Mall, or online

Children sizes Large, X-Large (10/12 - 14/16) Only! - Please note the colors needed below.

Link to order below Uniform Shirts only.

Kids, Baby & Toddler Clothes | The Children's Place (childrensplace.com)

They also are in need of backpacks for the students!

Here's what we have already received!

Dear St. Mark's Community,

On behalf of our preschool, La Escuelita San Marcos, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous contributions from our Amazon wish list. Your support means the world to us and has made a significant impact on our students and staff.

Your kindness and willingness to support our preschool are truly inspiring, and we are so fortunate to have such a caring community behind us.

Thank you once again for your continued support and generosity. We look forward to sharing the positive outcomes your contributions will bring to our students.

Warm regards,

Saray Gamez

LESM School Director

There are still plenty of things on the La Escuelita needs list on Amazon please use this link or the QR code shown here. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3K6KJ3OUXIN4V?ref_=wl_share

Online Giving is now available through Realm, please use the below link for all of your giving needs - you can select via drop-down where your donation will go, and it allows you to add a

** (Please note if you currently use PayPal this will replace that form of giving)

Give

Upcoming Youth Programs and Events

The youth are selling Autobell gift cards for $25.00 each

College Buddy Program Year 2!

1. If you have a student going off to college, trade school, military, or any other form of higher education we have a program for them! A person in the church will anonymously adopt your student and send them cards and care packages through the school year. Then, in the summer we will have a luncheon for everyone to meet! Please email Brandy Saltzman at brandysaltzman@stmarksnc.org for interest in this program for your student!

2. Church members! If you would like to adopt a student this academic year please text or email Brandy at 704-968-1035 and brandysaltzman@stmarksnc.org with your name and your interest in this program. We had 10 students last year and this year we are looking at having at least 9!

Click HERE

Forward Movement is a ministry of the Episcopal Church inspiring disciples and empowering evangelists. Multiple resources offering daily devotions, prayers,Bible studies, and much more to better equip and support people in their walk with Jesus Christ.

Morning Prayer Via Zoom

Monday Wednsday and friday 8:30-9:00 am

Zoom Link

St. Mark's Parish Camp Weekend

We are gauging interest around bringing back the St. Mark's parish weekend at Camp Kanuga for Spring of 2025!

Please let us know your interest in a Parish Camp Weekend by completing this quick survey and reach out to Olivia Horkley (duke.olivia.a@gmail.com) if you have any additional comments or questions!

Flyin' Lion Dinners to Go and Baked Goods

This Week's Menu (9/1- 9/3) is Tuscan Chicken & Gnocchi

Click to order

W.I.N.E.

(Women in Need of Entertainment)

September WINE -

Monday, September 16th, 6:30 pm at The Rafters Hosted by Julie and Melinda.

Please bring something to share (wine and/or food item)

This event is open to all the women of our church.

Any Inquiries?

Email awancona@gmail.com

Choir Rehearsal

Choir will rehearse on Mondays from 6:30pm-8:00pm in the Church. All voices are welcome, anyone interested in music at St. Mark's is invited to attend!

Come Join Us

Coffee Hour every Sunday after the 8:30 and 10:30 services. Have a cup of coffee and a sweet treat and enjoy some fellowship.

St. Mark's Swag

Need some St. Mark's Swag?

Order shirts through our Zazzle Link.

Pick a Polo Shirt, T-shirt, Hoodie, Onesie Male and Female styles available

Order HERE

Please see Candy Sullivan with any questions.

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August 25th

Fifteenth

Sunday after Pentecost

9:30 am Morning Prayer