This Weekend
Pastor’s Sunday School
Begins at 8:30 a.m. in the New Room. Everyone is invited. Child care is available. Below are the lectionary readings for this week:
- Jonah 3:1-5, 10
- Psalm 62:5-12
- 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
- Mark 1:14-20
Hallelujah Chimes
Has your child ever wanted to play with the Hallelujah chimes when they play in church? Well, we invite all children in grades 2nd through 6th grade who want to learn how to play. The Hallelujah Chimes will be starting on January 18th for the remainder of the school year. Chimes practice Thursday nights from 5:20 to 6 p.m., right after Hallelujah Choir in the Social Hall. If you have any questions, please contact Christina Peer at christina.mugg@gmail.com or (858) 722-3618.
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Next Week
Art Hosts Needed
When the art show is open for free public viewing, we have hosts available to welcome our guests. No knowledge of art is necessary to be a host. Shifts are 1-3 p.m. or 3-5 p.m. on Saturdays (January 20, 27, and February 3). If you would like to help, contact Judy Edelblute at 858-278-0255 or judyedel8@gmail.com.
Did you know?
The youngest student in our current art show is a third grader, Gabriella DiProfio, daughter of Kris Nieder and Adam DiProfio. She entered a photo of her sister and a friend called "Strong Girls." Her sister, Diana DiProfio entered a photo entitled "Rainbow Diet." We gave separate prizes for photos and digital art. The two winners are just inside the south door from the narthex into the sanctuary. The first place photo is by 10th grader Ethan Elisara, a member of Community United Methodist Church in Julian. The first place digital art is by Marston 8th grader Lena Bauers.
You may vote for your favorite art work on any of the next three Sundays (January 20, 27, and February 3). You may bring your friends and neighbors to see the show the next three Saturdays (January 20, 27, and February 3), 1-5 pm.
TNT Outing January 24 at 10 a.m.
The TNT social group is planning to visit the Old Town Model Railroad Depot located at 2415 San Diego Ave., Ste. 107 on January 24. A docent will lead the group. There is a five dollar requested donation. Following the visit the group will go next door for lunch at The Cafe Coyote at 11 a.m. Please RSVP to Dorothy Kay by January 19 at 619-994-0865.
The group will meet in the North parking lot at St. Mark's at 9:30 a.m. for those who would like to carpool. There is 2-hour free parking in the restaurant parking lot. Or if you prefer, you can find street parking or find a spot in a paid parking lot. Directions from the church: take I-5 south to Old Town Ave. exit. Then turn left and go to Congress St. for parking.
Sunday, January 28, is UMW Sunday
UMW Sunday presents the opportunity for all the women of St. Mark's to become familiar with the purpose and program of the United Methodist Women (UMW). During the church service the 2018 Leadership Team will be installed. Information displays will be available on the patio to explain the work and mission of UMW. All women are invited to a potluck lunch in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Look for women wearing red, they will be happy to talk about this terrific group.
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Upcoming Dates
Habitat Build: February 9 & 10
The UMC Churches of the South District are partnering with Habitat for Humanity for a 2-day build and fundraiser. All churches are invited to participate in this connectional opportunity to serve those in need in San Diego. More information is available in the church office.
What Would Jesus Brew?
Sunday, February 18 at 4 pm at Deft Brewing
You are invited for a casual, family friendly St. Mark's outreach gathering at Deft Brewing on Sunday, February 18 at 4 p.m. This new brewery in San Diego is owned and operated by St. Mark's member Morris Nuspl, with the support of his wife, Robin, and son, Elias. Deft is located at 5328 Banks St in Bay Park. Our purpose is to take the spirit of St. Mark's into the community, with some good beer, good fellowship, and good times!
Women Be Sure To Save The Date
Please SAVE the date for the 2018 Annual Women’s Retreat!! It will be held May 18 to 20, 2018 at Pine Valley Conference Center. Our leader will be Virginia Brown again this year. More information will be made available when sign-ups begin in late March.
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News
106 Blankets Delivered to CCSA
Thank you, people of St. Mark's, for your generous love in providing 106 warm blankets for Community Christian Services Agency (CCSA). The last 30 of them were paraded to CCSA on Christmas Eve morning by Sunday School children. Thank you, Brad Cannon, for walking with us and opening the door at CCSA and for telling the kids about this volunteer operation. Wow, 106 warm blankets for people who need them! Thank you everybody. Sleep tight tonight.
Altar Flowers
Altar flowers are a wonderful way to honor a loved one or celebrate a special occasion. There are several dates for the remainder of the year that no one has ordered flowers for the altar or lectern. Please be sure to stop by the church office to place an order. Please note: effective January 2018 the cost for a basic arrangement is $50, and a rose arrangement is $55. It is preferable that payment for flowers be made at the time the order is placed. If you have any questions, please contact Malinda in the church office 858-273-1480.
Meals For Teens At Storefront
St. Mark’s provides dinner on the fourth Monday of each month to Storefront, which supports homeless youth in the Hillcrest area. A meal is delivered to Storefront at 6 p.m. and the group delivering the meal can choose to stay and eat with the people there or set out the meal and leave. The sign-up sheet is on the announcement board in the church office. When signing up please be sure to provide the name of persons or group delivering the meal as well as a contact phone number. please contact Hope Coleman at 619-275-0603 for more information.
2018 Storefront dates are:
January 22 February 26
March 26 April 23
*May 28 *June 25
July 23 *August 27
September 24 *October 22
*November 26 *December 24
Months with the * still need volunteers
2017 Giving Statements
2017 Giving Statements will be available on the church patio by the end of the month. Please be sure to stop by and pick yours up as soon as they become available.
Capital Improvements
By Jack Carpenter
In the recent Messenger Reverend Jeri gave a nice recap of the progress of the improvements. Two of our biggest cost outlays are the Education Building Stairs and the Tree Replacement and Landscaping of the front of the Church.
We need to give a big thank you to Bob Colbourn for donating his significant effort designing and producing the plans for the stairs. We also are grateful to contractor Kurt Miller for getting the stairs built during the holiday break under a tight schedule. As a result the Nursery School is back open.
We have seen two concept schemes from the landscape architect. The design puts emphasis on drought tolerant plants and water efficient irrigation.
Of the twelve items on the list of projects seven are now done.
That's the good news. So far the pledges have been coming in but we are spending ahead of the receipts. The Foundation has graciously agreed to loan us the money so we can keep going on the projects as fast and as efficiently as possible.
We appreciate that you are keeping your pledge commitments.
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.
Sermon Video Available
Video of each Sunday’s sermon is available via St. Mark’s website. Please visit: stmarksumcsd.org/sermons or our YouTube channel: stmarksumcsd.org/youtube.
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