Fall Fest

October 28

3-5pm

Notes

DAILY BIBLE READINGS

SUNDAY, APRIL 14 am Luke 23:44-56, pm John 12:12-19 8:20 am Worship (1) (Greeters – Chambers / Becker / Brown) 9:30 am Methodism / Newcomers Class (2) 9:30 am Sunday school (2) 10:45 am Worship (Traditional and 11th Hour - Combined / Joint Worship Service in CLC (5)) (Greeters – Thompson / Edd Blake / Elaine Owens) (Greeters – Chris Nesbit / Savanna Blake) 4:00 pm DRIVEN Praise Team Practice (4) 4:00 pm Youth - Good Friday Program – Rehearsal (5) 5:00 pm Sunday Handbells (Robe Room 1)

MONDAY, APRIL 15 Isaiah 42:1-9, Psalm 36:5-11 7:00 pm AA (2) 7:00 pm Amazing Collection Bible Studies (1-Choir Rm)

TUESDAY, APRIL 16 Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 71:1-14, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, John 12:20-36 9:30 am Tabitha Circle (3 – Parlor) 1:00 pm Ladies Prayer group (2) 6:30 pm Ruth Circle (off campus) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 70, Hebrews 12:1-3, John 13:21-32 7:00 am Men’s Prayer Group (3) 3:30 pm 5th Block (4) 5:15 pm Wednesday Night Supper (5) 6:00 pm Fuel (4) 6:00 pm Two Adult studies (2) 6:00 pm Faith Friends & Path 345 (3) 6:00 pm Choir Rehearsal (1 – Choir Rm) 6:30 pm 11th Hour Praise Team practice (5) 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal (1 – Choir Rm)

THURSDAY, APRIL 18 Exodus 12:1-14, Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-17, 31b-35 7:00 pm AA (2) 7:00 pm Maundy Thursday Service w/ Music (1) FRIDAY, APRIL 19 Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Psalm 22, Hebrews 10:16-25, John 18:1-19:42 10:00 am First Place for Health (2) 7:00 pm Good Friday Service w/ Program: Shadows of the Cross (5)

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 am Genesis 2:1-3, Matthew 27:62-66, Psalm 130

pm Genesis 1:1-2:4a, Psalm 136:1-9, 23-26 or

Psalm 33, Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18; 8-6-18; 9:8-13

10:00 am Easter Egg Hunt (5)

7:00 pm Flowering of the Cross (1 – front Garden of Sanctuary at the Cross)

SUNDAY, APRIL 21 HAPPY EASTER! Acts 10:34-43, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26, John 20:1-18 8:20 am Worship (1) (Greeters – Ladnier / Farr) 9:30 am Methodism / Newcomers Class (2) 9:30 am Sunday school (2) 10:45 am Worship (1) (Greeters – Reed / Wilkerson / Hodges / Humphreys) 10:45 am 11th Hour Worship (5) (Greeters – Brandi and Perry Johnson)

HAPPY EASTER

For He Has Risen,

Christ The Lord Is Risen!

Saint Mark’s United Methodist Church

www.saintmarksum.org

Palm/Passion Sunday

April 14, 2019 10:45 am

+Please stand if you are comfortable doing so

Gathering

Jesus’ Entry into Jerusalem Video Luke 19:28-40

Psalter Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29

Opening Prayer

Hymns Hosanna (Praise Is Rising) Hosanna

Welcome and Announcements

Special Music The Holy City Jason Boyd

Sermon Parade to Forgiveness Pastor Luke 23:32-38

Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed

Morning Prayer

Offertory Behold the Lamb

Thanksgiving

The Lord’s Prayer

Hymn Jesus Messiah

Closing Prayer

+Benediction

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

April 14 – PALM SUNDAY, 8:20 am Service in Sanctuary, and 10:45 am Combined / Joint Service, (Traditional and 11th Hour) - in CLC April 18 - Maundy Thursday Service, Church Choir Cantata with MS String Orchestra in our Sanctuary, at 7:00 pm

April 19 – GOOD FRIDAY Service, with Program: Shadows of the Cross - In CLC at 7:00 pm

April 20 – Easter Egg Hunt, 10 am - CLC

and April 20 – Flowering of the Cross 7 pm (Outside Garden at Cross) April 21 – EASTER SUNDAY, See regular Worship service times April 22 – Easter Monday – Office Closed

May 2 – National Day of Prayer, Sanctuary, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm May 3 & 4 – St. Mark’s Youth Garage

Sale… please see DRIVEN report and Notes area of Bulletin for details.

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

Easter Lily Order Forms are now available, please see

Notes portion of Bulletin

Each Lily is $12.00

To purchase a Lily, please fill out this form and place it and your check in the

offering plate, the mail or bring it to the office by Sunday, April 14th.

Please Print:

On behalf of:

___________________________________________________________

Circle which you prefer: Memory Honor Glory of God

Your Name: _________________________________________________

Phone #: ____________________________________________________

Total number Lilies purchased: _______________

Payment Type: _________ Amount enclosed: ___________

If writing a check please note “Easter Lily” in memo Line and

make checks payable to: St. Mark’s UMC. Many thanks!

KEY:

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

News…

NEW SALE HOURS!

Fri., May 3 ~ 5 PM – 9 PM

Sat., May 4 ~ 7 AM – 1 PM

Pods are open for donations every Sunday &

Wednesday (during ministry hours) through

April 28, (other days by appointment).

Do you need assistance getting your donations to the

church? Scheduled pick up day for large items is

Sunday, April 28th. Contact Jeanne before April 21 for

more information. Email: jeanne@saintmarksum.org.

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 Jessica & JC Simmons

Seth and Johnnie Ann Bilbro

Recently Hospitalized:

Sandra Bomon, Payton Bowen, Caleb Carr, Bonnie Crnko, Bill Ehrke,

Mary L. Hodges, Andy Katzenmeyer, Phyllis Livingston, Chris Perrin,

Ramsey & Erin Purvis, Robin Stanard, Nora Turley

Continuing prayers:

Sherri Allen, Marsha Beasley, Brenda Bilz, Sarah Cole, Scott Cumberland,

Martha Gower, Jean Gunnell, Barbara Herring, Connie Keenum, Chris Killough,

Gary Knight, Megan Mascagni, Dr. Jon Meyer, Jerry Oakes, Ken Taylor,

Linda Thomas, Barbara Thompson, Jerry Lynn Staton, Karen Streit,

Adrian Sturdivant, 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 April 14

8:20 – Aiden Curry & JD Caldwell

10:45 – NONE

Note: Palm Sunday – 10:45 Traditional and 11th Hour Worship

Services are combined (joint) services in CLC

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

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

Thank you for your support of St. Mark’s and its ministries! Tonight, Sun., Apr. 14 ~ Shadows of the Cross Rehearsal!

ALL youth are needed to help bring this powerful story to life! No lines to memorize. Similar format to Christmas program. Please see Jeanne for a part! Rehearsal is tonight from 4pm – 8 pm in the CLC. Friday rehearsal, April 17th TBA

5th Block - Wednesdays 3:30-5:00 pm – after school hang time for all students in

grades 6-12 (Bring $5 if eating dinner in CLC)

FUEL~ (High octane for your soul midweek!) Wednesdays 6 -7pm All 6th-12th graders are invited to join us for separate MS/HS Bible studies. Join us this week for lesson 3 in Simon Peter: Bedrock or Stumbling Block?

The Shadows of the Cross (Good Friday Service) – Fri., April 19 @ 7 pm ALL youth are needed to help bring this powerful story to life! No lines to memorize. See above information.

GARAGE SALE IS COMING! ALL HANDS ON DECK! Set up begins Sunday, April 28 @ 4 pm! Week Work hours: Mon – Thurs are 4pm – 7 pm (as needed) Friday: 4:30p – 9p Saturday: 6:45 am – finished!

Graduate Recognition Sunday ~ May 19th ~ all services Brunch for graduates and families at 9:30 am Class of 2019, we want to celebrate with you! We are in the process of gathering names of our high school, college and grad school graduates. If you are graduating, please contact Jeanne to receive a grad packet. We don’t want to miss anyone!

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 13 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)

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(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

Saturday, April 20th

10:00 am at CLC

St. Mark’s Easter

Egg Hunt

It’s that time!

Please donate

Eggs & Candy

(No chocolate– please)

Saturday, April 20th

All Welcome to Attend!

Children’s Church for April 14

8:20 – Kelsey VanEvery

10:45 – April Hurley & Emily Brandt

April 14th

PALM SUNDAY 8:20 am Service in Sanctuary,

and 10:45 am Traditional and 11th

Hour - Joint Service in CLC

April 21st

EASTER SUNDAY

Christ The Lord Is Risen!

Traditional Services - 8:20 am and 10:45 am in Sanctuary

11th Hour Worship at 10:45 am in CLC

All Welcome to Attend!

April 18th

Maundy Thursday Service 7:00 pm

Church Choir Cantata

with MS String Orchestra

In the Sanctuary

April 19th

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

Program: Shadows of the Cross

In the CLC at 7:00 pm

Good Citizen Banquet

The Andrew Jackson Council

Boy Scouts of America

Strong River District

Invites You to Attend the

2019 Rankin County ~ Golden Eagle Dinner

Honoring:

Congressman Michael Guest and Sheriff Bryan Bailey

Dinner to be held: Monday, April 22, 2019 at 6:30 pm

Brandon Civic Center 1000 Municipal Dr., Brandon, MS 39042

For more banquet info, to reserve tickets and / or purchase a table

Please contact: District Executive, Jeremy Freeman at 601-506-1914

or go to: www.bsa-jackson.org