Here you will find all the news you need about the various ministries, classes and general goings on at St. Mark's. We hope you join us!
Saturday, October 26th, 5pm
All you cowboys and cowgirls (big and little) hitch up your wagons and head out to 17092 Carlton Cuevas Road to the Gillespies’ for food, fun, fellowship, football (big screen TV), hay rides, swimming (weather?), fireworks and so much more. Hamburgers, hotdogs and soft drinks will be provided. Bring your favorite side dish and/or dessert. See you there partner!
Service Assignments
20th Sunday of Pentecost, Sunday, October 27th
7:30am Verger: Jerome Carver
9am Lay Minister: John Harral Readers: Sharon Haag, Claudine Forbes Verger: Jerome Carver Torch Bearers: Ashley Haag, Lily Van Slyke Acolytes: Kellan Haller, Caroline Ladner Ushers: Duncan Crawford, William Haag Coffee Hosts: ECW Altar: Mary Nichols, Rosemary Raines, Judy Wilson Bell Ringer: Olivia Ramsey 11am Terry Helms
Would you like to have a few tools to retain your serenity through the Holiday Season? Did you ever think drumming could be an act of worship? Have you ever wanted to walk a labyrinth or learn how your very breath can be a prayer? Come experience listening as a mindfulness exercise. Our very own Father Stephen will share with us about the "Rhythms of Life." Registration and light refreshments are at 8:30; conclusion with lunch* is at 11:30. Join us in the Parish Hall, for these activities and more. All are welcome. *For lunch reservations, please call 896-7597.
COAST EYC Bonfire
Sunday, October 27th 5-7pm
Come join us for a Bonfire and Chili on the beach this Sunday! All youth from the coast are invited 5th-12th grades. Meet at the firepit across from St. Peter’s near the anchor on the east side of Jones Park. See y’all there.
Monday, October 28th 11am
Outreach Committee will meet in the parish hall. We will sort through our back pack donations and discuss final disbursement of funds for the remainder of the year.
Loyalty Sunday
November 3rd 10am
Join us for a combined service to celebrate the Past, Present and Future of St. Mark's! There will be a Parish Covered Dish Lunch to follow in the parish hall. Meat will be provided, everyone is asked to bring a side dish and dessert. Bring your 2020 pledge card!
Backpack Blessings Food Drive
Outreach Committee is holding a food drive for "Betty's Kids - Backpack Blessings". We are collecting the "Good Stuff" the children do not often receive. Specific items include Pop Tarts, Goldfish crackers, Chef Boyardee Ravioli, Peanut butter crackers, snack pack puddings, canned tuna fish. Please purchase cans with pop top lids. Please purchase item in small packages and jars so they will fit in the backpacks. No perishable items can be accepted and items should be individually wrapped. Donation bins will be located in the parish hall and by the front doors of the church.
Wednesday Night Bible Study
Wednesdays, 6:30pm
Many verses from Philippians and Galatians are familiar to us as famous quotes from the Apostle Paul to his friends in these far flung places. We will use Stanley P. Sunders’ commentary as our guide through the imagery and language of this rich text. Our study will follow Holy Eucharist at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided by participants on a rotating basis. (See Jo Leopard for details.) Our study will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Rediscovering Christianity
Sundays, at Noon
This new offering is for anyone seeking God, desiring to grow in the Christian faith, and wishing to participate more deeply in this beautiful faith tradition. Everyone is invited, whether you are brand new to St. Mark’s or you are a long-time member. All are welcome. We will offer a light lunch during the course, provided by participants on a rotating basis. (If you would like to help with lunch one week please contact the Church office or Jo Leopard.)
