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This Week at St. Mark
Sunday, December 28 7:30 a.m. Prayer in Pastor’s Office
8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service
Monday, December 29 6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Tuesday, December 30
6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, Bell Hall
Wednesday, December 31 *OFFICE CLOSED
Thursday, January 1
*OFFICE CLOSED
Friday, January 2 *OFFICE CLOSED
6:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, Chick-Fil-A 6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, McDonald’s
Saturday, January 3
7:30 a. m. Same Ten, Parlor
John’s Journal
Merry Christmas Friends in Christ! I do pray that each of you had a blessed and beautiful celebration of the birth of Christ. Question: “What do we allow Jesus to do with us after Christmas?” Maybe the story from Melvin Newland can give us some perspective as well as some encouragement to let God use us as He chooses, “One of my favorite Christmas stories is about the old shoe cobbler who dreamed one Christmas Eve that Jesus would come to visit him the next day. The dream was so real that he was convinced it would come true. So the next morning he got up & went out & cut green boughs & decorated his little cobbler shop & got all ready for Je-sus to come & visit. He was so sure that Jesus was going to come that he just sat down & waited for Him. The hours passed & Jesus didn't come. But an old man came. He came inside for a moment to get warm out of the winter cold. As the cobbler talked with him he noticed the holes in the old man's shoes, so he reached up on the shelf & got him a new pair of shoes. He made sure they fit & that his socks were dry & sent him on his way. Still he waited. But Je-sus didn't come. An old woman came. A woman who hadn't had a decent meal in two days. They sat & visited for a while, & then he prepared some food for her to eat. He gave her a nourishing meal & sent her on her way. Then he sat down again to wait for Jesus. But Jesus still didn't come. Then he heard a little boy crying out in front of his shop. He went out & talked with the boy, & discovered that the boy had been separated from his parents & didn't know how to get home. So he put on his coat, took the boy by the hand & led him home. When he came back to his little shoe shop it was almost dark & the streets were emptied of people. And then in a moment of despair he lifted his voice to heaven & said, "Oh Lord Jesus, why didn't you come?" And then in a moment of silence he seemed to hear a voice saying, "Oh shoe cobbler, lift up your heart. I kept my word. Three times I knocked at your friendly door. Three times my shadow fell across your floor. I was the man with the bruised feet. I was the woman you gave to eat. I was the boy on the homeless street." Jesus had come. The cobbler just didn't realize it.” It is my hope and prayer that as we move into the New Year 2015 each of us, you and me, will be keenly aware of what Jesus is doing through us as Christ Followers. I also pray that if we feel an absence of what God is doing through us, our first reflection will be upon if we’ve truly released ourselves from ‘us’ for God’s use? God is waiting for us to offer ourselves selflessly for His honor and glory…and He is expecting the same from St. Mark as the Body of Christ Believers. I look forward to joining you in this new year with new expectations for the growth of Christ’s body through the wonderful ministries of St. Mark UMC. Remember…. We are building the Kingdom together…. Bro. John
Coffee drinkers of St. Mark, do you real-ize that during the entire year of 2014
you have been doing ministry while do-ing nothing more than drinking your
Sunday coffee? The coffee you have been drinking was grown under the Equal Exchange Pro-gram and purchased through UMCOR.
15 cents from each pound goes back into UMCOR’s “Small Farmer Fund” which is dedicated to alleviating human suffering around the globe, reaching people in 80 countries, and providing humanitarian
relief I the face of conflict and natural disaster. By doing this you have been helping to support their families, stay on their land and
care for the environment. You can continue to support this effort by purchasing your coffee
through UMCOR equal exchange program. Other known places are Winn Dixie (Green Mountain) Target (Archer Farms). “Seeds Coffee Company” in Birmingham and “Higher Ground Roasters” in Leeds are amoung new roasters who buy their beans from certified Fair
Trade (same as Equal Exchange). The newly announced T-Town Tea truck says they also buy only certified Fair Trade Coffee.
Who knew this extra benefit from drinking coffee?
Just a reminder, if you have not turned in your “Estimate of
Pledge Card”, please do so as soon as
possible. Also, end of the year pledges must
be turned in or postmarked by
December 31, 2014.
Experiencing God Class coming soon!
Space will be limited, so sign up now by
calling the office or Sharon Smith.
Saint Mark Church Staff Rev. John Verciglio Senior Pastor Rev. Byron Fair Associate Pastor Rev. John Drawhorn Senior Adult & Shepherding Pastor Melanie Burkhalter Director of Children & Preschool Ministries
and Noah’s Ark Day School Ronnie Lett Minister of Music Andrew Gill Youth Director Jerrell Bowden Worship Leader Merry Livingston Pianist Matthew Edwards Organist Samantha Mahloch Administrator Summer Cockrell Executive Secretary Ellis Houston, Jr. Custodian Jimmy Reeves Weekend Custodian
Prayer List Sunday School Attendance
12/21 238
Hospital Friends of Church Members Food Pantry Clients Tornado Victims Andrew Johnson Our Country’s Leaders Ron Mason Barbara Donahoo Linda Davidson O’Neal Bridges Torrid Jackson Judy Davis Stephanie Justice Daniel Logan Allen & Family Theresa Chandler Karen Cottingham Mike Dixon Pleas Davis Norma Elmore Bob Kee James and Ruth Strong Andrew Stephens Jacob Croist Mr. and Mrs. Bowlings Mr. and Mrs. William Starr Kathy Starr Dillon Anderson Ramona Johnson Ben Green Edward Lehman Emma Wilson Traveling Mercies Jim Waltman Connie Little Chris Kyle Sr. Mallory Hannah Amber Boozer Family and Friends of Joe Smith Ethan Ballard Virginia Johnson Janis Simpson
** All individuals requesting prayer are noted for 3 weeks. If after three weeks the individual needs further prayer, please call the church office and we will place the individual back on the prayer list for another three weeks.
Military Sgt. Phil Edmonds Church Members Grace Kirkley Vesta Hutchins Connie Mobley Ann Hollub Ruby Howard Jessie Hannah and Family Mildred Hargrove Lucy Hightower Byron Fair Jim Edwards Betty Richardson Ruth Davis Everett Nix Sam Davis Family of Church Members Frank Holm Brandon Tidmore Jimmy Brasher Bobby Jagoe Angie Dyer Michael Gibbes Lewis Mitchell Norma Mungenast Emily Koeppe Tina Kendrick The McGrew Family Leanne Summrall Rita Daughtery Gary Ross Amanda Martinaz Sharon Trimm Haylie Burnette Bill Williams Amanda Martinez Connie Thibert Sam Matherson The Family of Violet Kelly
Worship Attendance
Our Presence 12/21/2014
8:30 a.m. Traditional 117
8:30 a.m. Children 6
11:00 a.m. Traditional 171
11:00 a.m. Contemporary 82
11:00 a.m. Children 26
Total Attendance 402
Pastor on
Call
292-6285
Contributions
2014 Budget 11,104.33 Non Pledged 21,102 Loose 350 Count Me In 421.50 Care Construction 25 Choir 475 Memorial/Hon. 50 No More Malaria 40 Missions Dinner 65 Food Pantry 285
Total
33,917.83
General Budget 12/21/2014
Budget Needed Weekly: $20,310.90 Budget Received This Week: $32,556.33 Total Income Rec’d To Date: $1,021,337.45 Total Expenses To Date: $918,078.94
Memorials/Honorariums Choir Fund In Honor of Kalynn Davis and in Memory of Jim Barnett By Everett and Kathy Nix Food Pantry In Memory of Steve Allen By Rodger and Trudi Anders In Honor of Lyn Smith By Helen Sprayberry Care Construction In Memory of Ivan Ganey By Paul and Shirley Bourgeois Budget In Memory of Jimmie Mills and In Honor of The Same Ten By JD and Mary Neely Missions In Memory of Will and Eunice Good-man, Hilma Kelly, Jimbo Kelly By Don and Judy Kelly Memorial In Memory Jimmie Mills By Sam and Ruth Davis
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The Unit Meeting of The St. Mark United Methodist Women
is scheduled for Sunday, January 4th at 2 p.m. in the
Parlor. All Members welcome. President Amelia Yessick
205-339-5922
1st Sunday After Christmas December 28, 2014
Welcome/Announcements/Congregational Greeting
Rev. John Drawhorn Gathering and Acolyte Procession Prelude Merry Livingston Choral Call To Worship Chancel Choir
“Come Christians Join To Sing”
The Hymn of Praise #220 “Angels From The Realms of Glory” Responsive Praise #861 Rev. John Drawhorn
Psalm 148 *Gloria Patri
Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen. Amen. Pastor’s Prayer Rev. Byron Fair Children’s Time
*Dismiss to Children’s Church K-2 *Offertory Hymn #246 “Joy To The World” The Offertory Prayer and Offering Rev. John Drawhorn Offertory Music Merry Livingston *Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures here
below. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power up-lifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Special Music Lisa Britt The Sermon Rev. Byron Fair
“The Start Of Something New” Matthew 3:1-12
Hymn of Invitation #381 “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” The Benediction Postlude Merry Livingston
1st Sunday After Christmas December 28, 2014
Welcome/Announcements/Congregational Greeting
Rev. John Drawhorn Gathering and Acolyte Procession Prelude Merry Livingston Choral Call To Worship Chancel Choir
“Come Christians Join To Sing”
The Hymn of Praise #220 “Angels From The Realms of Glory” Responsive Praise #861 Rev. John Drawhorn
Psalm 148 *Gloria Patri
Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen. Amen. Pastor’s Prayer Rev. Byron Fair Children’s Time
*Dismiss to Children’s Church K-2 *Offertory Hymn #246 “Joy To The World” The Offertory Prayer and Offering Rev. John Drawhorn Offertory Music Merry Livingston *Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures here
below. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power up-lifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Special Music Lisa Britt The Sermon Rev. Byron Fair
“The Start Of Something New” Matthew 3:1-12
Hymn of Invitation #381 “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” The Benediction Postlude Merry Livingston
1st Sunday After Christmas December 28, 2014
Welcome/Announcements/Congregational Greeting
Rev. John Drawhorn Gathering and Acolyte Procession Prelude Merry Livingston Choral Call To Worship Chancel Choir
“Come Christians Join To Sing”
The Hymn of Praise #220 “Angels From The Realms of Glory” Responsive Praise #861 Rev. John Drawhorn
Psalm 148 *Gloria Patri
Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen. Amen. Pastor’s Prayer Rev. Byron Fair Children’s Time
*Dismiss to Children’s Church K-2 *Offertory Hymn #246 “Joy To The World” The Offertory Prayer and Offering Rev. John Drawhorn Offertory Music Merry Livingston *Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures here
below. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power up-lifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Special Music Lisa Britt The Sermon Rev. Byron Fair
“The Start Of Something New” Matthew 3:1-12
Hymn of Invitation #381 “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” The Benediction Postlude Merry Livingston
Order of Worship
Opening of Worship Worship Team
Prayer Worship Team
Scripture Reading/Offering Rev. John Verciglio
*Dismiss for Children’s Church
Worship Team Video “The Perfect Gift” Worship Team
Sermon Rev. John Verciglio
“The Promise is Personal and Corporate” Luke 2:22-40
Announcements Benediction Rev. John Verciglio Closing Worship
Order of Worship
Opening of Worship Worship Team
Prayer Worship Team
Scripture Reading/Offering Rev. John Verciglio
*Dismiss for Children’s Church
Worship Team Video “The Perfect Gift” Worship Team
Sermon Rev. John Verciglio
“The Promise is Personal and Corporate” Luke 2:22-40
Announcements Benediction Rev. John Verciglio Closing Worship
Order of Worship
Opening of Worship Worship Team
Prayer Worship Team
Scripture Reading/Offering Rev. John Verciglio
*Dismiss for Children’s Church
Worship Team Video “The Perfect Gift” Worship Team
Sermon Rev. John Verciglio
“The Promise is Personal and Corporate” Luke 2:22-40
Announcements Benediction Rev. John Verciglio Closing Worship
Poinsettias
In Memory of Charlie and Willodene Dyer By Don and Lisa Elmore
In Memory of Buddy Maxwell
By Sue Maxwell
In Memory of Our Parents Grady and Bessie Godwin and Ausley and Airis Norris
By Chester and Barbara Norris
In Memory of Alfred Murrell Kizziah By Alice Kizziah, Ken Kizziah and Tom and Brenda
Hunter
In Memory of Theresa Kizziah By Alice Kizziah, Ken Kizziah and Tom and Brenda
Hunter
In Memory of Thomas Roy and Flossie Hughes Terry and Alfred Luke and Velma Snyder Kizziah
By Alice Kizziah, Ken Kizziah and Tom and Brenda Hunter
In Memory of Loved Ones By Bill and Amelia Yessick
In Memory of Marianne Chappell
By Russ Chappell
In Honor of Raymond and Ray Johnson By Jerry and Kay Culton
In Memory of Loved Ones By Jerry and Kay Culton
In Memory of Our Parents
By Bob and Peggy Hoffman
In Memory of John and Elaine Mims and In Memory of Thomas and Sue Lake
By Jerry and Tilda Mims
In Memory of Tommy Hilleke By Frank and Frances Hilleke
In Memory of Jimmie Mills
By Nell Mills
Poinsettias
In Memory of Charlie and Willodene Dyer By Don and Lisa Elmore
In Memory of Buddy Maxwell
By Sue Maxwell
In Memory of Our Parents Grady and Bessie Godwin and Ausley and Airis Norris
By Chester and Barbara Norris
In Memory of Alfred Murrell Kizziah By Alice Kizziah, Ken Kizziah and Tom and Brenda
Hunter
In Memory of Theresa Kizziah By Alice Kizziah, Ken Kizziah and Tom and Brenda
Hunter
In Memory of Thomas Roy and Flossie Hughes Terry and Alfred Luke and Velma Snyder Kizziah
By Alice Kizziah, Ken Kizziah and Tom and Brenda Hunter
In Memory of Loved Ones By Bill and Amelia Yessick
In Memory of Marianne Chappell
By Russ Chappell
In Honor of Raymond and Ray Johnson By Jerry and Kay Culton
In Memory of Loved Ones By Jerry and Kay Culton
In Memory of Our Parents
By Bob and Peggy Hoffman
In Memory of John and Elaine Mims and In Memory of Thomas and Sue Lake
By Jerry and Tilda Mims
In Memory of Tommy Hilleke By Frank and Frances Hilleke
In Memory of Jimmie Mills
By Nell Mills
Poinsettias
In Memory of Charlie and Willodene Dyer By Don and Lisa Elmore
In Memory of Buddy Maxwell
By Sue Maxwell
In Memory of Our Parents Grady and Bessie Godwin and Ausley and Airis Norris
By Chester and Barbara Norris
In Memory of Alfred Murrell Kizziah By Alice Kizziah, Ken Kizziah and Tom and Brenda
Hunter
In Memory of Theresa Kizziah By Alice Kizziah, Ken Kizziah and Tom and Brenda
Hunter
In Memory of Thomas Roy and Flossie Hughes Terry and Alfred Luke and Velma Snyder Kizziah
By Alice Kizziah, Ken Kizziah and Tom and Brenda Hunter
In Memory of Loved Ones By Bill and Amelia Yessick
In Memory of Marianne Chappell
By Russ Chappell
In Honor of Raymond and Ray Johnson By Jerry and Kay Culton
In Memory of Loved Ones By Jerry and Kay Culton
In Memory of Our Parents
By Bob and Peggy Hoffman
In Memory of John and Elaine Mims and In Memory of Thomas and Sue Lake
By Jerry and Tilda Mims
In Memory of Tommy Hilleke By Frank and Frances Hilleke
In Memory of Jimmie Mills
By Nell Mills
In Memory of Loved Ones By Willie Mosley
In Memory of Joe and Pepper Carter
By Beth Walker, Glennor, George and Dryden Neilson
In Memory of Aki Reed and Neal Nichols By Dennis and Jo Nichols
In Memory of Joe and Gladys Moore
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of Dawson and Lucille Christian
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of Burwell and Nida Anders
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of J.H. and Edna Thompson
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of Shirley Anders
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of Chris Anders
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of Steve Allen
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of Danny Gordon
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of Loved Ones By Willie Mosley
In Memory of Joe and Pepper Carter
By Beth Walker, Glennor, George and Dryden Neilson
In Memory of Aki Reed and Neal Nichols By Dennis and Jo Nichols
In Memory of Joe and Gladys Moore
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of Dawson and Lucille Christian
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of Burwell and Nida Anders
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of J.H. and Edna Thompson
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of Shirley Anders
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of Chris Anders
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of Steve Allen
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of Danny Gordon
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of Loved Ones By Willie Mosley
In Memory of Joe and Pepper Carter
By Beth Walker, Glennor, George and Dryden Neilson
In Memory of Aki Reed and Neal Nichols By Dennis and Jo Nichols
In Memory of Joe and Gladys Moore
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of Dawson and Lucille Christian
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of Burwell and Nida Anders
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of J.H. and Edna Thompson
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of Shirley Anders
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of Chris Anders
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of Steve Allen
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
In Memory of Danny Gordon
By The Richard Anders, The Billy Sain and The Rodger Anders Family
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