This Weekend
Pastor’s Sunday School
Begins at 8:30 A.M. in the NewRoom. Everyone is invited. Child care is available. Below are the lectionary readings for this week:
- Jeremiah 31:27-34
- Psalm 119:97-104
- 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
- Luke 18:1-8
Concert This Sunday
This Sunday at 4:30 PM the San Diego Chamber Choir will sing at St. Mark’s. They are the first in our Concert Series this year. Please plan to attend and bring a friend!
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Next Week
Celebration of Life
There will be a service to celebrate the life of Herbert Hilton on Tuesday, October 25 at 1 PM here at St. Mark’s with a reception to follow in the Social Hall. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the San Diego Public Library. All are invited.
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Upcoming Dates
Memorial Plaque Dedication
On November 6 we will celebrate All Saints Day at 9:30. After the service we will adjourn to the Memorial Garden to dedicate new plaques for Roy and Gwyn Cannon, Arlene Hess, Jim Hess, Art Matsuura, and Joe and Lois Ramsey.
“The Bible Presumes Your Intelligence.”
This is the basis for biblical scholar John Dominic Crossan’s video Bible study Violence Divine: Overcoming the Bible’s Portrayal of Its Non-Violent God. It’s a fascinating exploration of Biblical origins, and it seeks to answer the question “Why does the Bible contain so much violence?” All are always invited to this video study and discussion with Rev. Craig on Mondays from 1 to 2:15 in the New Room, near the church office. Come to one or any number of the discussions, which will conclude on November 7. Come by anytime
Veteran’s Day Offering
Nov. 13, 2016 - St. Mark’s will take a special Veteran’s Day offering to support a project that began in San Diego and has received national attention, National Stand Down. Stand Down is an intervention that was conceived from the ground up specifically for veterans, by veterans. For more information go to: http://www.vvsd.net/standdown.htm.
Dinner And A Show
Sunday, November 13, AT 5 P.M.
Come to the Social Hall for "Dinner and a Show" presented by St. Mark’s Chancel Choir. Enjoy a wonderful Italian dinner and dessert while special musical numbers are sung by talented Chancel Choir members. This is a fund raiser for St. Mark’s Music Department. Tickets are $10 for adults ages 15 and over, and $5 for ages 14 and under. Tickets will go on sale next week after church on the patio. Come and enjoy a great evening of food and song.
The Journey, Walking the Road to Bethlehem
Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 3PM Rev. Jeri will be leading a five-week book study on Adam Hamilton’s The Journey, Walking the Road to Bethlehem. Together, we will journey with Adam Hamilton as he leads us from Nazareth to Bethlehem in this fascinating look at the birth of Jesus Christ. Using historical information, archaeological data, and a personal look at some of the stories surrounding the birth, the most amazing moment in history will become more real and heart-felt as you walk along this road.
Sign-up in the office. You can order your book from your on-line retailer or indicate you’d like a book ordered at the cost of $21.
By Royal Decree:
Medieval Dinner Tickets Available!
All lords and ladies of the realm are invited! Tickets to the Saturday, December 10th Medieval Dinner (5:30-8 PM in the Social Hall) will be available for purchase on the patio this Sunday, and each Sunday thereafter. Suggested donation is $15 or more per adult, and $7 for those 12 and under. All support helps our youth make the campus more accessible with an automatic door opener for the front office, in memory of Joan Johnson. Give $100 and receive a special Garland of Gratitude from our youth at the event. $250 or more will earn you a royal knighthood!
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News
Save The Date:
St. mark’s Women’s retreat weekend
Ladies mark your calendars for March 24-26, 2017!
Concert Brochure
Included in this mailing of The Messenger you will find a copy of the Concert brochure for the 2016-17 concert season along with an offering envelope. This year we will feature some of your favorite musical artists and groups, including both vocal and instrumental performers, and we look forward to sharing these experiences with you. Many of you have faithfully supported the concerts with an extra financial gift in addition to your contributions through the concert offerings. Thank You! We appreciate your generosity which makes these concerts possible.
Immediate Needs
The church office received a message from the Community Christian Service Agency that they are completely out of the following items:
- Boys and Girls Clothing (18 to 24 months and 2 T to size 16)
- Reading Glasses
- Men’s Jeans 32-38
- Men’s Shorts 32-38
- Men’s T-shirts L, XL, XXL
- Men’s Sweatshirts L, XL, XXL
- Mac & Cheese
- Vienna sausage
- Toothbrushes
- Soap
- Shampoo (Family Size)
Donations can be brought to the church office or directly to CCSA at 4167 Rappahannock Ave, San Diego, CA 92117
Do you enjoy coffee time at church?
Coffee time is a wonderful time to gather and fellowship after church. St. Mark’s provides the coffee and condiments and volunteers provide the service. There is a need for coffee servers during October, November and December. There are many benefits to serving coffee on Sunday mornings. Not only is it fun but you get to meet and greet people as you serve. If you would like to get more information about this opportunity, please contact Sandi Johnson at 858-278-8833 or you can sign up in the church office.
Oktoberfest Pretzels Are Here!
Come try San Diego Pretzel Company pretzels and place your pretzel order on the patio this Sunday! Proceeds will help our youth purchase an automatic door opener for the front office.
Please Let Us Know!
Picture-taking and video recording are frequently done during church events. Some of those pictures may be published in our church publications, slideshows, on our website, or on our social media pages. If you do not wish to have your picture published, please let an usher know, or contact the church office by phone or email.
Honoring Keils Grocery Store
Keils, long-time neighborhood grocery store, will be closing at the end of the month. Many of the employees live in our Clairemont community. Over the years Keils has generously extended support to local fundraisers and offered tours for elementary students. Keils provided a walkable destination for shoppings living in Sorrento Towers, a rent-controlled apartment building for seniors and those with disabilities. Let's show the Keils employees our gratitude for being such a wonderful neighborhood store for the past two decades. Please sign the banner on the patio after church this Sunday.
Christmas Programs
The Community Christian Service Agency will be registering approximately 200 low-income families for their Christmas Gift Basket Program this year. This is a wonderful opportunity for church groups as well as individual families to bring a little Christmas cheer to families in need. CCSA is currently seeking sponsors for these families. They are also putting together Gift Bags for the homeless population and an “Extra Food Basket” program as well. Sign-up sheets and details can be found on the CCSA website, www.ccsasandiego.org, for all three programs.
Sermon Video Now Available
Video of each week’s Sunday sermon is now available via our website: stmarksumcsd.org/sermons or our YouTube channel: stmarksumcsd.org/youtube.
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Next Week At A Glance
Monday, October 24, 2016
1:00 PM Violence Divine Book Study/NR
6:00 PM Carillon Bells/SH
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
1:00 PM Hilton Memorial & Reception
6:30 PM Education Meeting/Lib
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
3:30 PM UMW Exec. Reception
5:00 PM Peace Ringers/SH
5:30 PM Bible Study/NR
6:00 PM Glory Ringers/SH
6:30 PM Youth Group/Rm 10
Thursday, October 27, 2016
7:30 AM Chair Yoga/SH
4:15 PM Cherub & Hallelujah Choirs/CR
5:20 PM Chimes/SH
7:00 PM Chancel Choir
Sunday, October 30, 2016
8:30 AM Pastor’s Sunday School/NR
9:30 AM Church /Sanc
12:00 PM Tongan Fellowship
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