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St. Mark’s Messenger JUNE 2017 “Saved by Grace, we are called to Celebrate, Serve and Make Disciples for Christ” 2017 Vacation Bible School July 10-14, 9 am—12 noon (for current preschool—6th grade) See page 4 for more details! SUMMER SCHOOL IS COOL 4U Summer School is always a good opportunity for new learning, personal growth, and continuing education! This summer Pastor Gary will be leading nine individual classes during the Sundays in June and July. We will meet in fellowship hall from 9:50 – 10:35. Dates and class summaries are listed below. There is something for everyone, and this would be a great opportunity for: Young adults home from college and young couples in the congregation. Empty nest adults who would enjoy some class time with Pastor Gary. Inviting friends and neighbors who may not have a current church home. Page 6 has more details on class topics Huntsville Assistance Program Open House The Huntsville Assistance Program (HAP) will be holding an Open House to celebrate our 15 th anniversary on Saturday, June 24. The open house will showcase our new facility, provide information on our array of services, and reward and encourage community support. The entire Huntsville community is encouraged to come by any time between 10AM and 4PM. Members of St. Mark’s are especially invited as we have been providing support to HAP for 14 of their 15 years. Come by and see us, there will be live entertainment and food provided by local vendors. The new facility is at 1001 Monroe Street SW at the intersection of St. Clair Avenue, just west of the Public Library. Ample parking will be available in the First Baptist parking lot off St. Clair Avenue, with a shuttle bus provided. We are looking forward to seeing you there.

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Page 1: St. Mark’s MessengerSt. Mark’s Messenger JUNE 2017 “Saved by Grace, we are called to Celebrate, Serve and Make Disciples for Christ” 2017 Vacation Bible School July 10-14,

St. Mark’s Messenger

JUN E 2017

“Saved by Grace, we are called to Celebrate, Serve and Make Disciples for Christ”

2017 Vacation Bible School

July 10-14, 9 am—12 noon (for current preschool—6th

grade) See page 4 for more details!

SUMMER SCHOOL IS COOL 4U Summer School is always a good opportunity for new learning, personal growth, and

continuing education! This summer Pastor Gary will be leading nine individual classes

during the Sundays in June and July. We will meet in fellowship hall from 9:50 – 10:35.

Dates and class summaries are listed below. There is something for everyone, and this

would be a great opportunity for:

Young adults home from college and young couples in the congregation.

Empty nest adults who would enjoy some class time with Pastor Gary.

Inviting friends and neighbors who may not have a current church home.

Page 6 has more details on class topics

Huntsville Assistance Program

Open House

The Huntsville Assistance Program (HAP) will be holding an Open House to celebrate our 15th anniversary on Saturday, June 24. The open house will showcase our new facility, provide information on our array of services, and reward and encourage community support. The entire Huntsville community is encouraged to come by any time between 10AM and 4PM. Members of St. Mark’s are especially invited as we have been providing support to HAP for 14 of their 15 years.

Come by and see us, there will be live entertainment and food provided by local vendors. The new facility is at 1001 Monroe Street SW at the intersection of St. Clair Avenue, just west of the Public Library. Ample parking will be available in the First Baptist parking lot off St. Clair Avenue, with a shuttle bus provided.

We are looking forward to seeing you there.

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Grace and Peace from Pastor Gary

June 4 – Pentecost: The Rest of the Story

June 11 – Making Disciples is Our Mission

June 18 – Start Spreading the News!

June 25 – Dead to Sin and Alive in Christ

Mary and I are truly thankful for the many cards and expressions of sympathy and

care we have received from our church family following my brother Fred’s passing on

the night of April 29. Looking back on the final week of his life, I recognize that Fred

had his “rally day” when the ventilator was removed; and he was able to communicate

that Tuesday with loved ones and express his deep feelings to those closest to him.

Much of Fred’s adult life had been devoted to music in many and various ways. He

loved to tell stories and make us laugh. Numerous health issues weakened him during

the past ten years, and it was clear to me that he would have been an “impatient

patient” had he survived. How thankful I am that I could anoint him and pray for him

in preparation for his final journey home! As for a memorial service, it may not occur

until the fall due to the travels of one son who works overseas for the State

Department.

We have had numerous inquiries regarding Mary’s health, and here are the details.

She has primary hyperparathyroidism which is causing hypercalcemia and a host of

symptoms which are compromising her quality of life. Tumors on the parathyroid

glands in her neck need to be removed, and the best place in the nation for this surgery

is the Norman Center within Tampa General Hospital. Steps are being taken for a

consultation soon with hopes for surgery sometime in June; added incentive for this

time frame is the family visits in Huntsville in July and August with our adult children

and their loved ones.

As each of us daily walks by faith and not by sight, may we always remember that the

steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. His mercies never come to an end. They are new every

morning; great is your faithfulness. [Lamentations 3:22-23]

In Christ’s love,

Pastor Gary

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Congratulations to our young adults who recently graduated from college: Claire Birkholz

[UAH], Michael Volz [Auburn], and Josh Yarbrough [Alabama].

We rejoice for these children who are received into our church family on the day of their

Baptism: Elliott Cameron Nafe, son of Joel & Savannah Nafe [Mother’s Day, May 14];

Luc Henri Provancha, son of Michael & Chrissie Provancha [Day of Pentecost, June 4];

and Kaiden Chadwick Bailey, son of Harley & Lauren Bailey [Father’s Day, June 18].

Our prayers for healing are lifted up for those who were recently hospitalized – Arlene

Deppensmith, Erica Lorine, and Ferdinand Murati – and those undergoing cancer

treatment – Derek Emmerson, Barb Kocher, and Christy Lunde.

Shepherd Group Care Callers, be sure to check in with people during the summer months

and plan a fun get together!

Church Family News

RETREAT – RETREAT – RETREAT!

What a treat it would be for St. Mark’s to

have a congregational retreat at Lutheranch

and stay in the brand-new retreat center!

The idea is to gather together as a church

family for fellowship and worship, learning

times and relaxation time. In my past experiences with congregational retreats, they become

special times for personal renewal and for building up the Body of Christ. With Lutheranch

less than three hours away from Huntsville, it makes a weekend retreat manageable and

possible for many people!

We have targeted the weekend of October 6-8 since it is the weekend when the fall breaks for

our local schools overlap. Travelers on Friday evening could car pool, ride on the church bus,

or go when it best suits their Friday night schedule. Activities would begin that night and

would conclude with Sunday worship and Sunday lunch.

Since Lutheranch is eager for congregations in our Synod to use this new retreat center, there

is an amazingly low introductory rate! The rooms have two queen sized beds with private

bathroom, and five meals will be served for us. The weekend rate will be:

$116 per adult 18 and older, $58 per youth 10-17 years old

$29 per child 4-9 years old and Free for children under 4

By the way, you can visit Lutheranch with the people of St. Mark’s

on Saturday, August 5 for the dedication of the retreat center.

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Children, Youth & Family

Congratulations to these kiddos confirmed on May 21!

We’ve wrapped up our Sunday School

year until Rally Day on August 13 - (parent info meetings on August 6).

Our offering this year went to support Kids to Love. We were able

to raise $561.42. Yay!!

2017 Vacation Bible School July 10-14, 9 am—12 noon

(for current preschool—6th grade)

Maker Fun Factory Sparks Imagination! Here’s how: Jaw-Dropping Experiences Kids discover they’re lovingly crafted by God. On this interactive adventure, curious kids become hands-on inventors and experience God—the ultimate Maker—in new and wildly creative ways!

Easy-to-Learn Bible Truths Kids discover important truths—and dive right into the Bible. At Maker Fun Factory VBS, kids learn one important Bible Point each day, and it’s reinforced often through Bible adventures, key Bible verses, songs, snacks and hands-on explorations that help children know they were created by God and built for a purpose!

Interconnected Lessons Like gears in a machine, every part of Maker Fun Factory VBS works together to produce an experience that really connects kids with Jesus. It’s a finely tuned engineering masterpiece that involves every member of your team and every experience to change kids’ lives forever!

Registration forms available at stmarkshsv.org

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Senior High

JUN E 2017 PAGE 5

Looking for more?

Here are summer Opportunities offered AT Messiah Lutheran in Madison….

“Rockin’ with the Rock” Music Camp, June 5-9; for more info and pricing go to http://musiccamp.mlutheran.org

Vacation Bible School, June 26-30

Wednesdays With the Word will take a break this summer and resume on August 9.

Would you like to be a part of our VBS team this year?

VBS is such a great way to celebrate Bible stories with our kiddos and with

the community. This year we learn that we are all lovingly

crafted by God.

Incorporating the marketplace into a traditional curriculum, we

need all the doers and innovators we can get! Join our VBS team

and celebrate with us!

See Traci for more details.

June 10 @ 9 am Be a part of the fun as we head to Tim’s Ford for

a day of Lake fun! Bring your towel, sunscreen and a life jacket if you have one. We will go out on the lake on the Jaramillo’s boat, paddle board and grill up some yummy Burgers & dogs.

Let’s just enjoy a fun summer day!

Time to start thinking about if you are going to Houston, TX for the National Youth

Gathering in 2018… we will need commitments this September.

A $100 Deposit is needed per person (the hope is to fundraise the balance). Everyone currently (2016-2017) in 7th-11th grade is

eligible to attend.

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Adult Education

Sunday School

Faith and Discovery: In Search of Paul , by

John Dominic Crossan & Jonathan Reed . Crossan, the eminent historical Jesus scholar, and Reed, an expert in biblical archaeology, reveal through archaeology and textual scholarship that Paul, like Jesus, focused on championing the Kingdom of God––a realm of justice and equality––against the worldly powers of Rome. The authors show Paul was a fallible, but dedicated successor to Jesus. During the first class, texts will be handed out and we’ll discuss the authors. Coordinated by Mike Hamilton. (Basement Choir Room)

Lectionary Bible Study: What is a

lectionary? A lectionary is a list of scripture readings assigned to be read on a particular day. This class will study and discuss the week’s readings used in Sunday worship. Led by Tom Duncan. (old narthex area)

Mid-week

Monday: Bible Study

A study on the Acts of the Apostles. 11 AM in the fellowship hall. Led by Pastor Gary.

Wednesday: 6:06 AM Devotions, Prayer & Fellowship, in the chapel

Wednesday: Agape From 6-7:30 pm, Luther & the Reformation (led by Tom Duncan - SS Room #8) will continue through the summer.

Thursday: Coffee, Tea & Thee:

Please join this welcoming group as they study the story of God through different DVD series. Led by Didi Kearney at 1 PM, in SS Room # 8.

A new Sunday School class for the summer begins on June 4…

Summer Sunday School with Pastor Gary SUMMER SCHOOL IS COOL 4U! Summer School is always a good opportunity for new learning, personal growth, and continuing education! This summer Pastor Gary will be leading nine individual classes during the Sundays in June and July. We will meet in fellowship hall from 9:50 – 10:35. Dates and class summaries for the first five classes are listed below. There is something for everyone, and this would be a great opportunity for:

Young adults home from college and young couples in the congregation. Empty nest adults who would enjoy some class time with Pastor Gary. Inviting friends and neighbors who may not have a current church home.

June 4: Spirit-Led Living. God has given the Holy Spirit to empower our lives as God’s children. We will discuss specific ways our lives can best be led by the Spirit. June 11: Courageous Faith in a Culture of Fear. We are surrounded by menacing messages that can make us fearful and faint-hearted. Learn how your faith in the Lord becomes a strong source of courage that overcomes fear. June 18: Text Messages from the Bible. Text messages among friends communicate much in a few words. Discover some powerful and amazing messages in the scriptures that could change your life. June 25: Constantly Connected. With Smartphones and Chromebooks we are constantly connected with family and friends, work and the world. Imagine if your life were equally connected through the gift of prayer. July 2: Speaking the Truth in Love. It’s true – the world judges, and sometimes we do, too. Through the words of Jesus and the teachings of Paul regarding life in Christ, we will explore “the more excellent way” of communicating with people.

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St. Mark’s Faith & Fiction Book Group

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There is an exciting and excellent new opportunity that could

bless your lives and the life of this church! Let’s go on a congregational retreat at the new retreat center at Lutheranch!

The idea is to gather together as a church family for fellowship and worship, learning times and relaxation time. Congregational retreats can become special times for personal renewal and for

building up the Body of Christ. With Lutheranch [just north of Tallapoosa, GA, near the Alabama border] less than three hours away from Huntsville, it makes a weekend retreat manageable

and possible for many people!

We have targeted the weekend of October 6-8 since it is the weekend when the fall

breaks for our local schools overlap. Travelers on Friday evening could car pool, ride on the church bus, or go when it best suits their Friday night schedule. Activities would

begin that night and would conclude with Sunday worship and Sunday lunch.

Since Lutheranch is eager for congregations in our Synod to use this new retreat center, there is an amazingly low introductory rate! Please

keep in mind that the rooms have two queen sized beds with private bathroom, and five meals will be served for us. For two nights at the McKanna-Sandrock Retreat Center, plus three meals Saturday and

two meals Sunday, the rate will be:

$116 per adult 18 and older

$58 per youth 10-17 years old

$29 per child 4-9 years old

Free for children under 4

Funds are available from a dedicated memorial to help make this event affordable for

everyone. If you want to learn more, please let Traci Billman know your interest.

Our book for June will be The

Autobiography of Mrs. Tom

Thumb by Melanie Benjamin.

We will meet on Saturday, June

3rd at 9:30 a.m. in Room 8.

For July the selection is Swing

Time by Zadie Smith.

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Hannah Circle will meet at 6 pm on Monday, June 5 at Pano E Vino (@ HSV Art Museum).

Brianna Sieja will be hosting this month with a devotion at the restaurant. Please bring

your offering to support Just Cause. We delight in new faces.

Ruth Circle will meet Wednesday, June 7 at 9:00 AM at the home of Jean Loux. Jean will

be serving a full breakfast. Our Bible study is from Gather magazine. We welcome new

members and guests.

Martha Circle will begin our Summer eating out with dinner at Bonefish Grill on Whitesburg

Drive. We will meet Thursday, June 8 at 6pm. Please RSVP to Cathy Ontiveros at 256-

679-4856.

Rachel Circle will meet for dinner out on Monday, June 12th at 6:00 pm at Below the Radar

Brewhouse located at 220 Holmes Avenue in downtown Huntsville. We welcome new

members and guests.

Deborah Circle will meet Tuesday June 13 for lunch at Walton's Southern Table at 11:30

AM. Please contact Glenda to secure a reservation: [email protected] or call

256 683-0947.

Circle Meetings

Opportunities to Serve

Food Pantry

A long-time ministry to serve hungry families

and individuals in the Huntsville area. Please

see Becky Hamilton to volunteer. Make food

donations (please check “best by” dates if

bringing from home) by bringing this

month’s food pantry item.

Homeless Camps

An ongoing ministry to serve the homeless

in our area once a month. Contact Cindy

Conrad for more information. The next

visit will be June 11.

These are opportunities for you to share your time, money, and of course, your prayers all year long.

We pack 50 bags every week - and will

continue through the summer. Donations

and volunteers are always welcome. See

Jed Deason for more details.

Blessings in a Backpack

mobilizes communities,

individuals and resources to provide food on the

weekends for elementary

school children across America who might

otherwise go hungry.

This month’s food pantry item is…

Canned Fruit (in fruit juice or water)

Downtown Rescue Mission

Downtown Rescue Mission On the third

Friday of every month, at 12:30 PM, a group

will go into the mission to clean the kitchen.

If you would like to participate in this effort,

please contact Janet Duncan .

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News from the Church Council President…

Appreciation – I take this opportunity to express my gratitude and deep appreciation to this year’s Executive Committee, church staff, Committee chairpersons, committee members, and all other volunteers. Many positive programs and initiatives were accomplished this year due to the dedication and exceptional ‘can do’ attitude of everyone. I especially recognize Pastor Gary’s tremendous contributions to the Council and to the church. Without question, his inspirational leadership instilled confidence for the Council throughout the year. Thank you Pastor Gary. Thank you all.

New Church Council – Congratulations to the all the members of our new Church Council. They are:

President – Jim Birkholz Vice President – Derek Spadaro Secretary – Terry Ganoe Treasurer – Robert Kearney Chairperson, Board of Learning – Tom Duncan Chairperson, Board of Witness and Outreach – Steve Williams Chairperson, Board of Worship – Karen Syzmczyk

The following members are also to be congratulated: Columbarium Committee – Dick Johnson and Jed Deason Audit Committee – Diana Rhodes Endowment Committee – Karen Petersen

Nominating Committee – I extend my appreciation to the Nominating Committee. Members include: Karen Cunningham, Robert Burkhardt, Betty Hampton, Rob Caple, Lynn Redington, and Brianna Sieja. They worked seamlessly, under the pressure of time, in completing this vitally important task for St. Mark’s. As Chairperson, Karen Cunningham deserves special recognition. She demonstrated exceptional initiative, outstanding leadership and organization skills, and tremendous resilience in ensuring the nominees were identified and their individual acceptance confirmed before the May Congregational Meeting.

Congregational Meeting – Our Congregational Meeting was held on May 7, 2017. Several key focus areas are worthy of mention. Among them was the election of the new Church Council (noted above). In addition, there was a lively and candid discussion about the proposed changes to the Constitution and Bylaw. Ultimately, all recommended changes were approved. However, it was apparent to me that a few of the Constitution changes should be re-assessed for their applicability/impact to St. Mark’s. Therefore, it is suggested that the new Council consider establishing a committee to review the imposed Constitution and Bylaw changes and provide feedback to the Synod, as deemed appropriate.

Another topic of importance, and one of pride, was confirmation that there absolutely will be a Pastor Vernon Luckey room at Lutheranch. Thank you to everyone who provided prayers and made contributions for this most worthy distinction for Pastor Luckey.

Church Council President Attendance Faithful Giving Weekly Giving

(Weekly) to Meet Budget

April 30 229 $16,095 $17,511

May 7 256 $21,662 $17.511

May 14 266 $15,568 $17,511

May 21 251 $12,380 $17,511

May 28 141 $10,959 $17,511

Year to Date Totals: $347,473 $385,242

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June 4, 2017 8:30 11:00

Asst. Minister Louise Brooks4 Susan Wright

Lector Bonnie Mueller Kathy Emmerson

Acolyte Wyatt Billman Austin Harris

Lay Communion Assistants/Servers

Grace Billman, Shelby Billman Isabel Folgmann, Brooke Harris, Sarah Thornton, Gracie Banks

Bible Bearer Katie Folgmann

Crucifer Isabel Folgmann

Torch Bearers Gracie Banks, Brooke Harris

Greeter Allen Krell Glenn Dasher

Greeter Penny Krell Jean and Peter Loux

Usher Harry Wiley Norm Skrenes

Usher Mary Wiley Peg Skrenes

June 11, 2017 8:30 11:00

Asst. Minister Berry Rogers Anne Knowles

Lector Aija Abele Chris Myers

Acolyte Reagan Paulus Lorelee Black

Lay Communion Assistants/Servers

Aija Abele, Lija Abele River Skrenes, David Schultz

Greeter Carol Cutter Anna Black

Greeter Norwood Cutter Robert Black

Usher Michelle Price Frank Craig

Usher Mike Price Carol Craig

June 18, 2017 8:30 11:00

Asst. Minister Brenda Holsopple Pam Birkholz

Lector Gwen Dornbos Steve Williams

Acolyte Sean McNeill Noah Satterfeal

Lay Communion Assistants/Servers

Gabe Pittman, Lynnsey Bodin Sesalie Satterfeal, Deb and Steve Williams

Greeter Bruce Hiller Tom Duncan

Greeter Liz Hiller Jim Mullin

Usher Eric Bale Wayne Falkenberg

Usher Marlin Williamson Janet Duncan

June 25, 2017 8:30 11:00

Asst. Minister Traci Billman Kathy Sieja

Lector Robert Burkhardt Peter Loux

Acolyte Holly Hiller Luke Falkenberg

Lay Communion Assistants/Servers

Jared and Jessica Waylander Zoë Falkenberg, Mary Soop

Greeter Many Hiller Herb Hocutt

Greeter Katelynn Bodin Meg Jones

Usher Brandon Hiller Andy Sieja

Usher Bill Weiler Don SIeja

If you are unable to serve as scheduled, please make arrangements for a substitute

and notify the church office.

Worship Assistants

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July 2, 2017 8:30 11:00

Asst. Minister Raziq Yaqub Jim Birkholz

Lector Tate Schappell Gisela Rieger

Acolyte Anya Schappell Isabel Folgmann

Lay Communion Assistants/Servers

Gwen Dornbos, Gabe Pittman Gracie Banks, Katie Folgmann, Isabel Folgmann, Dave Schultz

Greeter Glenn Cunningham Joyce Brown

Greeter Karen Cunningham Emma Lou Demirjian, Chris Myers

Usher Norwood Cutter Anna Lloyd

Usher Steve Williams Butch Lloyd

July 9, 2017 8:30 11:00

Asst. Minister Barry Rogers Frank Craig

Lector Judy Jung Carol Craig

Acolyte Josh Heim Emma Myers

Lay Communion Assistants/Servers

Grace Billman, Shelby Billman River Skrenes, Chris Myers

Greeter Marilyn Rogers Joyce Brown

Greeter Karen Szymczyk Emma Lou Demirjian, Chris Myers

Usher Harry Wiley Norm Skrenes

Usher Mary Wiley Peg Skrenes

July 16, 2017 8:30 11:00

Asst. Minister Lynnsey Bodin Jed Deason

Lector Louise Brooks Mike Hamiton

Acolyte Haley Sharpe Luke Falkenberg

Lay Communion Assistants/Servers

Katelynn Bodin, Felina Sarmiento Polly Falkenberg, Zoë Falkenberg, Anne Knowles, Susan Wright

Greeter Patty Carl Joyce Brown

Greeter Cheryl Garrison Emma Lou Demirjian, Chris Myers

Usher Michelle Price Wayne Falkenberg

Usher Mike Price Jim Mullin

July 23, 2017 8:30 11:00

Asst. Minister Gwen Dornbos Kathy Sieja

Lector Lynn Redington Barb Reinartz

Acolyte Wyatt Billman Austin Harris

Lay Communion Assistants/Servers

Jared and Jessica Waylander Brooke Harris, Sarah Thornton

Greeter Telse Davis Joyce Brown

Greeter Karen Fletcher Emma Lou Demirjian, Chris Myers

Usher Bob Dornbos Don SIeja

Usher Eric Bale Tim Sieja

July 30, 2017

Asst. Minister Mary Soop Pam Birkholz

Lector Julie Satterfeal Nancy Lorine

Acolyte Noah Satterfeal Reagan Paulus

Lay Communion Assistants/Servers

Sesalie Satterfeal, Abby Williamson Deb and Steve Williams

Greeter Judy Weiler Joyce Brown

Greeter Abby Williamson Emma Lou Demirjian, Chris Myers

Usher Bill Weiler Janet Duncan

Usher Marlin Williamson Gloria Woody

Worship Assistants

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Please contact the church office if your birthday is this

month and it is missing.

Carl Altvater Claire Birkholz Carley Bodin Mike Brown

Nina Brumfield Carla Burkhardt Robert Burkhardt

Calla Coleman Nora Curry Josh Cutter Sally Dasher Jed Deason

Derek Emmerson Roger Erickson

Joy Forst Zander Gastler Leah Gradl

Cassidy Hackenberg Connor Hackenberg

Roger Herdy Bruce Hiller Carrie Horst Lew Ingalls Michael Ise

Christopher Ise Judy Jung Jeff Lienau Robyn Mann

Jennifer Matthews Bruce Mullin

Missy Ontiveros Brian Paulus Aidan Pittman Gail Pittman Michelle Price Nick Radovich

Kinsley Satterfeal Beth Shepherd Andy Sieja Eric Smith Gary Soop Mary Soop

Norma Stagner Dale Stevens

Marianne Stevens Terry Szymczyk

Deb Williams

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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 1PM Women’s Bible Study

2PM Balance/Tai Chi Class

5:30PM Praise Team

6:30PM Praise

2

3

9:30AM Faith & Fiction Book Group

9:30AM Altar Guild

4 8:30AM Contemporary Worship

9:45AM Sunday School

11AM Traditional Worship

5 Lutheroad

9:30AM Staff Meeting

12PM Quilt Guild

6PM Hannah Circle

6 Lutheroad

1PM Knit & Crochet

5:30PM Handbells

6:30PM Winds

7 Lutheroad

6:06 Prayer & Devotion

9AM Ruth Circle

12:45 Ukulele Choir

8 Lutheroad

1PM Women’s Bible Study

2PM Balance/Tai Chi Class

5:30PM Praise Team

6PM Martha Circle

6:30PM Praise Team

7PM Bd/W&O

9 Lutheroad

10

9:30AM Altar Guild

10AM Quilt Guild

11 8:30AM Contemporary Worship

9:45AM Sunday School

11AM Traditional Worship

1PM Homeless Camps

12

9:30AM Staff Meeting

12PM Quilt Guild

4:30PM Exec Comm

5:30PM Bd of Learning

6PM Rachel Circle

13

9:30AM EGA

11:30AM Deborah Circle

1PM Knit & Crochet

5:30PM Handbells

6PM Bd of Admin

6:30PM Winds

7PM EGA

14 6:06AM Prayer & Devotion

12:45PM Ukulele Choir

4PM Bd of Worship

15 1PM Women’s Bible Study

2PM Balance/Tai Chi Class

5:30PM Praise Team

6:30PM Praise Team

16 12:30PM DRM Kitchen Clean Up

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17 9:30AM Altar Guild

18 Affirm

8:30AM Contemporary Worship

9:45AM Sunday School

11AM Traditional Worship

19 Affirm 9:30AM Staff Meeting

12PM Quilt Guild

5:30PM Church Council Meeting

20 Affirm

10:30AM Deliver Meals on Wheels

1PM Knit & Crochet

5:30PM Handbells

6:30PM Winds

21 Affirm

6:06AM Prayer & Devotion

10AM Brookdale Bible Study

12:45PM Ukulele Choir

22 Affirm

Newsletter Deadline

1PM Women’s Bible Study

2PM Balance/Tai Chi Class

5:30PM Praise Team

6:30PM Praise Team

23

Affirm

(FH Reserved 9AM - 5PM)

24 Affirm 9:30AM Altar Guild

HAP Open House

10AM - 4PM

25

8:30AM Contemporary Worship

9:45AM Sunday School

11AM Traditional Worship

26 9:30AM Staff Meeting

12PM Quilt Guild

27 9:30AM EGA

1PM Knit & Cro-chet 5:30PM Handbells

6:30PM Winds

7PM EGA

28 6:06AM Prayer & Devotion

12:45PM Ukulele Choir

1PM WELCA Bd Mtg

29 1PM Women’s Bible Study

2PM Balance/Tai Chi Class

5:30PM Praise Team

6:30PM Praise Team

30

For Updated Information, Please See the Calendar on Our Webpage at www stmarkshsv.org

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St. Mark’s Staff Directory

Church Address: 200 Longwood Dr. SE, Huntsville, AL 35801

Church Phone: 256-539-4361 Church Fax: 256-539-4388

Senior Pastor: Extension 15……….…………..……..…..Gary Soop ([email protected])

Music Director: Extension 17………..………………...Ferdinand Murati ([email protected])

Dir. of Christian Education: Extension 16………….….….Traci Billman ([email protected])

Office Manager: Extension 14……..……................………...Emily Jacobs ([email protected])

Office Assistant: Extension 10…………………....Connie Jaramillo ([email protected])

Organist/Pianist: ………………......………….. …..,,,,……………..Dr. Mira Kruja ([email protected])

www.stmarkshsv

June’s

Food Panty Items:

June 5 - 9: Lutheroad Day Camp June 18 - 23: Affirm July 5 - 7: VBS Prep Week (9AM - Noon) July 10 - 14: VBS Week July 16 - 22: St. Mark’s @ Lutheridge August 5: Lutheranch Retreat Center Dedication August 13: Rally Day October 6 - 8: Fall Family Retreat @ Lutheranch

Canned Fruit (in fruit juice or water)

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