Fall Fest

October 28

3-5pm

Notes

DAILY BIBLE READINGS

SUNDAY, MAY 5 am John 21:1-19, pm Jeremiah 32:36-41 8:20 am Worship (1) (Greeters – Ravenhorst / Meeks) 9:30 am Methodism / Newcomers Class (2) 9:30 am Sunday school (2) 10:45 am Worship (1) (Greeters – Swales / Dove) 10:45 am 11th Hour Worship (5) (Greeters – Tylor and Katie Jefcoat) 12:00 pm Children’s Council Meeting (3 – Parlor) 4:00 pm Admin. Council Meeting (3 – Parlor) 5:00 pm Sunday Handbells (1 - Robe Room) 5:00 pm Merge Life Group (Dine Out Night) 7:00 pm Special Concert – Marta Szlubowska Strings & Accordion Ensemble (1)

MONDAY, MAY 6 Revelation 6, John 10:1-10, Psalm 23 7:00 pm AA (2)

TUESDAY, MAY 7 Revelation 7, John 10:11-18 1:00 pm Ladies Prayer group (2) WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 Acts 9:32-43, John 10:22-30 7:00 am Men’s Prayer Group (3) 3:30 pm 5th Block (4) 5:15 pm Wednesday Night Supper 6:00 pm Fuel 6:00 pm Two Adult studies (2) 6:00 pm Faith Friends & Path 345 (3) 6:30 pm 11th Hour Praise Team practice 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal (1 – Choir Rm)

THURSDAY, MAY 9 Acts 10:1-23, Revelation 11:15-19 7:00 pm AA (2) FRIDAY, MAY 10 Acts 10:23-48, Revelation 19:6-10 10:00 am First Place for Health (2)

SATURDAY, MAY 11 Numbers 27:12-23, Revelation 19:11-16

SUNDAY, MAY 12 am John 10:22-30, pm Revelation 20 Happy Mother’s Day! 8:20 am Worship (1) (Greeters – Bates / Oakes) 9:30 am Methodism / Newcomers Class (2) 9:30 am Sunday school (2) 10:45 am Worship (1) (Greeters – Reynolds / Hailey / Jackson) 10:45 am 11th Hour Worship (5) (Greeters – Helen Morrison / Gigi Sinyard) 5:00 pm Sunday Handbells (1 - Robe Room)

If you have ongoing meetings that need to be added to the church calendar please give me a call at 601-992-2131 in our church office and I will be happy to add your meeting to the calendar.

Thanks so much! Thelma Lorentz, Admin. Assistant St. Mark’s UMC

Saint Mark’s United Methodist Church

www.saintmarksum.org

Third Sunday of Easter May 5, 2019

+Please stand if you are comfortable doing so

Gathering and Announcements

Prelude

+Opening Hymn Easter People, Raise Your Voices # 304

+Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed # 881

+Act of Praise He Is Lord # 177

Prayer Concerns

Morning Prayer

Anthem Behold the Body Sanctuary Choir Marta Szlubowska, violin

Offering

+Doxology Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow # 94

Sermon Breakfast Rev. Coile John 21:1-19

Confession and Pardon

The Great Thanksgiving

The Lord’s Prayer

Holy Communion

Communion Music Marta Szlubowska

+Closing Hymn Christ Is Alive # 318 vv. 1, 2 & 5

+Benediction

The rosebuds placed on the altar table today are in celebration of the birth of:

Waylon Max Bilbro, 04/28/19, son of, Johnnie Ann & Seth Bilbro And

Reedy Kate Simmons, 04/29/19, daughter of, Jessica & JC Simmons

The flowers placed in the Sanctuary today are in celebration of the May birthdays of children ~ Russell, Camille, John Polk and Marganie by

Mr. & Mrs. Russ Dumas.

Holy Communion immediately follows 8:20 service except on first Sundays.

We are always pleased to welcome new members. If you wish to unite with our church family today, please come forward during the singing of the last hymn; or you may speak

to one of the ministers following the benediction.

Upcoming Events @ SMUMC

May 5th Children’s Council Meeting @ 12:00 pm - Parlor

Admin. Council Meeting @ 4:00 pm - Parlor

Also…

May 5 - Marta Szlubowska Ensemble of

Strings and Accordion ~ In Sanctuary

at 7:00 pm.

May 12th ~ Happy Mother’s Day!

May 19th

- Graduate Recognition Sunday & Brunch

for Grads & Families at 9:30 am

– UMW General Meeting with featured

speaker ~ First Lady of Mississippi,

Deborah Bryant at 2:00 pm in the CLC.

– DC4K – DivorceCare for Kids – Information Session – 2:00 pm in WWF

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church 400 Grant’s Ferry Road

Brandon, Mississippi 39047

Main Office: (601) 992-2131 Ext. 101 www.saintmarksum.org

Warren Coile……………………………………………………………………….. Senior Pastor Jeff Nesbit…………………………………………………………………………Teaching Pastor Sandra Thomas ……………………………………….Pastor for Worship & Music Arts Karie Sue McCaleb………………………………………..Pastor to Children & Families Jeanne Chapman……………………………………………………………….. Youth Director Martha Hand…………………………………………….Director of Outreach & Nurture Darlene Baker……………………………………………..……….. Music Assistant/Pianist Jason Boyd……………………………………………………..…. Music Assistant/Organist Stephen Craig ………………………………………………….. 11th hour Worship Leader Thelma Lorentz…………………………………………………… Administrative Assistant

KEY:

1 – Sanctuary building 2 – Wesley – adult education 3 – Asbury – children’s education 4 – SWH – youth building 5 – CLC – Christian Life Center

From: Stewpot Ministries & Missions

St. Mark’s Congregation ~ Thank you for your generous food donations and

on-going service to the Stewpot Ministries. Every time there are specific needs, St. Mark’s love of community is evident.

St. Mark’s is scheduled to work in the food pantry from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm on the following dates: July 8-12, and November 4-8

Current needs at Stewpot – you are welcome to drop your donations at the church in the provided mission baskets (near office) or at the drive through…

Peanut Butter & Jelly, Canned: greens (collards, spinach mixed etc., fruit, Spaghetti sauce, canned meat: chicken, tuna, salmon, pork & beans, chili;

Flour, sugar, corn meal, grits, boxed cereal.

If you have interest in assisting in food pantry service or if you have any

questions, please contact Jane Brown, St. Mark’s Rep. to Stewpot Ministries

Phone or Text: 601-940-7762

Your assistance to this worthy cause is greatly appreciated!

2019 Mississippi Conference ~ Special Offering

Please assist us in responding to great needs and supporting our mission

offerings with providing items to assemble at least 10 health kits – more

information will be provided in the Daily Church Newsletter or by

contacting the Church Office.

As part of our daily prayers, we want to include our future blessings and their parents. Please remember the following couples in your prayers:

Melanie & Kyle Ball Harris & Mallory Hemphill

Congratulations:

Waylon Max Bilbro, born April 28th, to Seth & Johnnie Ann Bilbro

Reedy Kate Simmons, born April 29th, to John Christopher & Jessica Reedy Simmons

In Sympathy: The Family of Mary Frances (Bates) Reese, on her passing

Recently Hospitalized:

Jim Ashby, Tracy Blackmon, James Blake, Sandra Bomon, Payton Bowen, Caleb Carr, Bonnie Crnko, Bill Ehrke, Mary L. Hodges, Andy Katzenmeyer, George Kendrick, Phyllis Livingston, Curtis Muirhead, Chris Perrin, Ramsey & Erin Purvis, Elizabeth Sanders, Joe Sebro, Robin Stanard, Mike Steen, Nora Turley

Continuing prayers:

Sherri Allen, Carole Bell, Beverly Britt, Sarah Cole, Scott Cumberland, Martha Gower, Jean Gunnell, Barbara Herring, Connie Keenum, Chris Killough, Amanda Knight, Gary Knight, Megan Mascagni, , Sara Meeks, Dr. Jon Meyer, Jerry Oakes, Jerry Lynn Staton, Hoyt Stevens, Karen Streit, Adrian Sturdivant, Ken Taylor, Linda Thomas, Barbara Thompson, Nancy A. Wansley, Jane Wilkerson, Robert Zachow

Out of town:

Amy Kinnard, Bailey Stowell, Janet Thomson

Serving our Country:

Jason Attaway, Lora Burton Neil Burton, Leon Davis, Noah Duncan, Jamie Duvall, Boston Little, Brice McGee, Curtis Morgan, Frank Porter, Casey Powell, Austin Scrivner, Chad Shields, Joshua Schmitz

Children Volunteers:

Acolytes for May 5th

8:20 – Maddy Doby and Anna Rachel Ladiner

10:45 – Gregory Richardson & Sub

(Children’s Church does not meet on Communion Sundays.)

THE STEWARDSHIP REPORT 4/28/2019

TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET $1,507,561.00

AMOUNT RECEIVED YTD $423,307.00

AMOUNT EXPENDED YTD $438,471.00

OFFERING FOR TODAY $24,590.00

Thank you for your support of St. Mark’s and its ministries!

Thank you to everyone who helped make our garage sale a success! It would not happen

without the support, donations, blood, sweat and tears of our St. Mark’s Family!

Tonight, Sun., May 5 ~ 5:30 – 7:30 pm ~ Life Group Dine Out Night Each Life Group will decide where they want to eat and will enjoy dinner and fellowship together as we reflect on this school year and dream about summer! Bring $ for dinner.

Final 5th Block and FUEL will be Wednesday, May 8. Hang time after school is

3:30-5:00 pm. Bible study is from 6 pm – 7 pm.

Graduate Recognition Sunday ~ May 19th ~ all services Brunch for graduates and families at 9:30 am Deadline for reservations & pictures is next Sunday, May 12. Class of 2019, if you are graduating, please contact Jeanne to receive a grad packet. We don’t want to miss anyone!

School’s Out Lock Out ~ Thurs., May 23 ~ 6 pm – Midnight ~ $20 All students currently in 6th-12th grades are invited to join us as we celebrate the end of another school year! Gaga Ball, 9 Square, Games, Food, & SKY ZONE Trampoline Park! White/neon shirt, signed waiver & jump socks required!

IMPACT 500 (local Mission trip) ~ June 2-5 ~ $45 Making a difference in our community! Our goal is to impact 500 lives over the course of these days together. Missions, fellowship, fun, life change!

Our main ministry partner will be Hope Hollow Ministries in Canton, which provides a summer day camp for special needs children. We will serve as 'Buddies' to campers and assist them in enjoying and experiencing camp. Helping with projects on the campus are a possibility also, as well as partnering with additional ministries. Cost: $45 ~ includes: all programming, meals, 'Aladdin' movie, games, materials, transportation and t-shirt. Lodging will be at St. Mark's. (Students will be required to stay with the group.) Deadline to register and pay is Sunday, May 19. Summer Camp! SAVE THE DATES! Sun., June 16 – Fri., June 21! $375 Crossings Camp in Hardin, KY ~ MS/HS Combined Camp! Aqua Park * Aerial Adventure * Water Ziplines * KY Lake Tubing * Laser Tag *

Kayaking * Water Slides * the Blob * Hiking * Bazooka Ball * Gaga Ball * Basketball *

Volleyball * Disc Golf * Corn Hole * Human Foos Ball * Wiffle Ball * Ultimate * Soccer

* Swimming * Vibrant Worship * Bible Study * Intentional Relationships * Meals *

Lodging * T-shirt * Transportation * Fun & More! It’s going to be AMAZING! Check it

out: https://vimeo.com/255400198

Registration is currently underway! Only 8 students spots remain! Spots are limited! $75 non-refundable deposit is due May 12! (Drop date is May 26th…if a student drops out after this date, full balance will still be due)

------------------------ (Note: Stay “in the know” and get youth ministry updates in our weekly DRIVEN Traffic Report. If

you are not already receiving and would like to, please email Jeanne at jeanne@saintmarksum.org.)

THE STEWARDSHIP REPORT 4/7/2019

TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET $1,507,561.00

AMOUNT RECEIVED YTD $359,015.00

AMOUNT EXPENDED YTD $321,406.00

OFFERING FOR TODAY $38,713.00

Sunday, May 5th

Join us for a Special Concert featuring

Marta Szlubowska Ensemble

of Strings & Accordion

7:00 pm ~ In Sanctuary

They will perform Classical and Popular Music from around

the World that you will love!

(A love offering will be taken)

New ~ Young Adult Sunday School Class starting April 28th!!!

Who: Young Adults in their early 20s-early 30s

Where: CLC upstairs classroom

When: 9:30-10:30 every Sunday

What are we about?: We are called ROOTED, based off of Colossians

2:6-7, and will be a community growing our roots in each other as well as

Christ.

Hope to see you there!

DC4K

DivorceCare for Kids is growing our next session’s team of

Safekeepers to work with our children in the Fall 2019. DC4K is

designed for kids 5-12 years of age to have a safe and neutral

place to gain an age appropriate understanding of separation

and divorce. This is a 13 week session.

Our Information Session is planned for: May 19th at 2:00 P.M.

in the Women with Faith classroom in Wesley building.

For more information about DivorceCare

For Kids Contact Sarah Blackmon call: 512-590-1727

or email: Sarahmb65@gmail.com

FIRST LADY OF MISSISSIPPI, DEBORAH BRYANT To speak at

United Methodist Women’s General Meeting May 19, 2019 – 2:00 pm

St. Mark’s Christian Life Center

All ladies of St. Mark’s are invited to join us on May 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Christian Life Center (CLC) for a General UMW Meeting. The featured speaker will be

our very own First Lady of Mississippi, Deborah Bryant, who will share her vision for the Mississippi Center for Medically Fragile Children. At this meeting, we will also honor

Rev. Karie Sue McCaleb for her work with our children over the past few years. We love and appreciate you, Karie Sue.

Hope to see each of you then for this time of fellowship together.

United Methodist Women