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St. Mark’s Messenger

N O VEMB ER 2016

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

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good”

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good” should be the rallying cry in our daily lives. The Stewardship Campaign is focusing on these words for 2017 and we ask each member of St. Marks to prayerfully consider how you can respond.

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good” expresses our faith in God and need to express that faith.

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good” provides us the unique opportunity on Consecration Sunday, November 20, to show our thanks for the gifts God has given us.

You will soon be receiving a packet in the mail asking you to consider how you can share the gifts God bestowed upon you. We need volunteers – your time – your sweat equity in “Celebrating, Serving and Making Disciples for Christ”. We also ask you to consider your normal giving which is not to be confused with the sacrificial giving associated with the debt reduction campaign “Freedom to Grow”.

Bottom Line: Actively serving God is faith made manifest, and Time, our greatest gift, we ask you to return to Him who bestowed it to us.

Psalm 136:1

Wednesday Agape Beginning Wednesday, November 2, St. Mark’s will begin an evening program for all ages. Starting at 5:30 pm, dinner will be served; followed by programming from 6:00-7:30 pm. The details:

For dinner, the menu will vary each week and will be posted at sign up. Dinner is $5 per person, sign up on Sundays, payment due at sign up.

Nursery will be available from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Programming will consist of whole and small group activities (age appropriate). We will take a break on November 23 (the Wednesday before Thanksgiving). At the start of Advent on November 30, the schedule will vary slightly with

dinner still at 5:30 pm. Page 8 for all the details!

ST. MAR K’ S MESSEN GER

Gr ac e and Peac e fr om Past o r

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 65th Anniversary Celebration Sunday! We were blessed with beautiful autumn weather, wonderful worship and music, good food and fellowship, gracious words from Bishop Julian Gordy and a great video program. One of the lasting impressions of the day for your Pastor is our congregation’s enduring legacy of faith, ministry, and leadership. It is important for us to CELEBRATE our past, SERVE in the present, and MAKE DISCIPLES for a future filled with hope. Even at 65, we know there is much work to do that God desires and will inspire in us!

November 6th will be a very special day for our church family. It will be Youth Sunday, and our Youth will provide worship leadership at both services. Pastor David Hart will be visiting that morning and providing a Mission Moment regarding Lutheranch. It is also All Saints Sunday, and we will give thanks to God “for all the saints who from their labors rest,” including these men and women who were members and/or had their memorial service at St. Mark’s: Liz Archard, Ellen Barnett, Margaret Boldt, Gene Copeland, Tony DiCerbo, Dale Johnson, Peter Keurs, Pastor Vernon Luckey, Ed Martin, Ernest Meinecke, Anna Offik, Kevin Skrenes, Anne Trunk, and Alwynna Vinson.

During worship on November 13, there will be a special litany and prayers in honor of Veterans and those currently serving in the military. November 20 will be Christ the King Sunday – the final Sunday of the church year as well as Consecration Sunday for our annual stewardship appeal for the church’s life and ministry. If you are in town for Thanksgiving Day, please gather with your church family for worship from 10 – 11 a.m. The following Sunday, November 27 is the beginning of Advent, and we will use the “Sing to the Lord a New Song” liturgy that I composed and introduced to you last year.

These are busy and blessed days, and I’m grateful for your prayers, support, and partnership in ministry! In Christ’s love,

Pastor Gary

Church Family News

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St. Mark’s 65th Anniversary Celebration Banquet

We rejoice as Rachel Simmons and Josh Cutter are united

in Christian marriage on Saturday, November 5th at St.

Mark’s.

Our thoughts and prayers continue for Arleen Meinecke and her loved ones during

this time of grief and grateful remembrance of her husband Ernie; his memorial

service was held at St. Mark’s on October 26.

Please remember these friends who are receiving treatment for cancer – Patti Cutter,

Derek Emmerson, Sue Haenisch, Barb Kocher, and Christy Lunde. Pray for Barry Rogers

as he recovers from heart surgery and Pastor Warren Casiday who recently had a

stroke.

Let us give thanks to God for the birth of Maverick Lincoln Curry, son of Nora and

Kevin Curry, on October 12!

IF YOU MISSED IT – there will be a “re-broadcast” of the 65th

anniversary video presentation on Sunday, November 6th [All Saints

Sunday] in the sanctuary from 12:30 until 1:15 p.m. By the way, if

you are interested in obtaining this video – the 45 minute version

played on October 23 and/or the full 2 hour uncut version – please

contact the church office.

THANKSGIVING DAY WORSHIP SERVICE – Thursday, November 24 from 10-11 a.m. We will celebrate Holy Communion as we give thanks to God in worship. Our offering for this service as well as our Holden Evening Prayer services during the four Wednesdays in Advent will be for Kids2Love, Davidson Farms.


Children, Youth & Family

On this day, everyone is encouraged to

bring canned goods, to support our

Thanksgiving Food Drive on Nov. 20. In

addition to the turkeys, which have

already been donated, we will need

enough to fill 100 food bags. The items

needed include cans of cream of

mushroom soup, boxes of fried onion

topping, cans/jars of gravy, cans of

cranberry sauce, and cans

of sweet potatoes (yams).

Please place your

donations in (or near)

the blue bins in

Communication

Central.

A Day of Thanks November 13, 2016

Confirmation

One class this month… November 6, 1:15 pm

And then the retreat!!!! November 18-20 - meet at the church at 4:30 pm ** Check your notebook and watch for emails for more info about what you need for the retreat.

Youth Standards Class

November 5, 10 AM, Conference Room

Join us to learn more about our safety procedures for youth at St. Mark’s. Taking this class and completing the required background check, are the first steps to becoming a teacher and/or chaperone for our children. Take the class for the first time or as a refresher.

Thanksgiving Food Drive Packing Party

November 20, 4 pm All ages are welcome to

help pack 100 food bags for those in need. Meet in the old narthex.

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Wednesdays With the Word will join with Wednesday Agape for the month of November. Beginning

with dinner at 5:30 pm (please sign up by Oct. 30!), there will be slide shows, presentations and hands on activities.

Parents of Young Children

Wednesday Agape - beginning Wednesday, November 2, we are introducing an evening program. Dinner will be served each week at 5:30 pm (menu posted - $5 advance sign up required). From 6-7:30 pm, we will have programming for all ages (nursery available). To start, we will focus on the reformation of our church, Martin Luther and Luther’s teachings and writings.

For Kids:

Nursery will be provided for those under five.

Stories and hands-on activities about Martin Luther and life in Germany

For Youth:

Learn about the life of Martin Luther and growing up in Germany

Participate in discussion and hands-on activities

November’s Outing: Monte Sano Playground

Date: Saturday, November 5; 10am

Address: 5105 Nolen Ave., SE

Cost: free

Description: Check out http://www.alapark.com/gallery/monte-sano-

playground for pictures of the playground

Christmas Program Sign-up

Christmas Artwork

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Youth Sunday is November 6. Sr. Youth will lead in all areas of worship including the sermon - with the help of Joyful Noise at the 8:30 am service. Reagan Paulus will assist by playing piano and singing at both services.

If any Sr. Youth would like to participate in the service, please see Traci Billman.

Don’t forget to purchase a Belk’s Sale ticket ($5) to benefit the

victims of Hurricane Matthew! (available in the narthex)

Adult Education Sunday School

Faith and Discovery: Making Sense of the

Bible, by Adam Hamilton. Denominations continue to experience deep divisions over universal social issues. The underlying debate isn’t about a particular issue, but instead it is about understanding the nature of scripture and inter-preting it. The author attempts to address many of the issues plaguing the church. Please contact Mike Hamilton or Kathy Sieja if you'd like a book. We're always happy to see new faces! 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)

Donuts: A fun and diverse class of DVD

lessons with varied teachers. Currently, this class is studying Jennifer Rothschild’s Missing Pieces: Real Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense. Led by Marlin & Denise Williamson. (SS Room #8)

Young Adult Sunday School: This class

is targeted towards our twenty-somethings with discussions on science and faith; and a look at Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. Led by Kathy Emmerson. (Conference Room)

Mid-week

Monday: Bible Study

A nine-month study on the Gospel of Luke and 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

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.

Opportunities to Serve

Food Pantry

A long-time ministry to serve hungry

families and individuals in the Huntsville

area. Make food donations (please check

“best by” dates if bringing from home) by

bringing this month’s item or any non-

perishable and placing it in the blue bins

in Communication Central. 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 November 13.

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

We pack 50 bags every week. 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…

Help with Thanksgiving Bags (see page 4 & 14)



Ruth Circle will meet on Wednesday, November 2 at 9:00 AM in room #8 at the church, with Gisela Rieger hosting. We will continue our Bible Study from Gather magazine. We welcome new members and visitors.

Hannah Circle will meet on Monday, November 7, at 6 pm. We are reading Parts 1 & 2 of The Book of God; and collecting for Just Cause. We’d love to make new friends—join us! Childcare available.

Deborah Circle will meet for their regular meeting on Tuesday November 8 at 10:00 in room #8. Almut Herkert is our hostess for light refreshments and Glenda Churchey will present the program. Every-one is welcome and we welcome visitors. Come join us for learning, discussion and fellowship. See you then. Don’t forget to vote!!

Martha Circle will meet at church on Nov 10 with Susan Wright hosting, we will discuss the next two chapters in our Friends study

Rachel Circle will meet on Monday, November 14th at 6:30 pm at the church in Room 8 with Astrid Carter hosting. We will be continuing our Bible Study and collecting items for the Community Free Clinic. We welcome new members and guests.

Circle Meetings

NEW MEMBER CLASSES will be led by Pastor Gary during November

and December. The first gathering will be held in Fellowship Hall on

November 6 from 9:45 – 10:30. New members will be received during

our Unity Service on December 18.

December 4 – meeting of the Congregation between services from 9:45 – 10:40

December 18 – Unity Service at 10:30 featuring the Children’s Christmas Program and Lessons and Carols

December 24 – Christmas Eve services at 5, 7, and 11 p.m.

December 25 – Unity Service at 10:30 on Christmas Day

PLEASE NOTE – We will worship at 8:30 & 11:00 on New Year’s Day, 01/01/17


Wednesday Agape Beginning Wednesday, November 2, St. Mark’s will begin an evening program for all ages. Starting at 5:30 pm, dinner will be served; followed by programming from 6:00-7:30 pm. The details:

For dinner, the menu will vary each week and will be posted at sign up. There is a $5 per person per dinner fee; sign up by the Sunday before is required. Payment is due at sign up.

Nursery will be available from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Programming will consist of whole and small group activities (age appropriate)

for the first three weeks focusing on Martin Luther, Reformation and Germany. We will take a break on November 23 (the Wednesday before Thanksgiving). At the start of Advent on November 30, the schedule will vary slightly with

dinner still at 5:30 pm; a whole group devotional activity at 6 pm; and Advent worship service at 6:30 pm.

November’s Agape Menu:

November 2 - BBQ pork; buns or jalapeño corn bread, coleslaw, macaroni ‘n cheese, green beans, banana pudding or peach cobbler

November 9 - lasagna, salad, garlic bread, desserts

November 16 - Domino’s pizza

November 30 - Macaroni ‘n cheese, Dodge’s chicken tenders, vegetable, dessert

What will we do at Agape? View a slide show on various Luther sites in Germany Learn about the reformation of the church

Learn why Luther thought the church needed to change Discuss the Bible, its reprinting, illumination and the printing press Create your own illuminations; practice your own ‘printing’ Learn interesting facts about Martin Luther, the man

Take a look at some of Luther’s table talks


The St. Mark’s Quilt Guild will take a break during

November and December. Be ready to get started, or start back,

in January!

On Saturday, November 5, local attorney Robert Bailey will join us as our guest author to talk about his book, The Professor. We will meet at 9:30 a.m. and guests are welcome. Our selection for December will be Dollbaby by Laura Lane McNeal and the pick for January will be My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout.

St. Mark’s Faith & Fiction

Book Group

November 6 – The Cracked Pot

November 13 – What Next?

November 20 – The Kingdom of God’s Beloved Son

November 24 – Give Thanks to God for…

November 27 – Do You Know What Time It Is?

Attendance Faithful Giving Weekly Giving

(weekly) to Meet Budget

Oct. 2 212 $23,507 $17,132

Oct. 9 209 $15,639 $17,132

Oct. 16 245 $13,773 $17,132

Oct. 23 251 $14,582 $17,132

Year to Date Totals: $ 722,764 $ 736,676

Worship Themes


Pastor Gary and Ted Mueller will be working together to refresh and renew our initial endeavor with the Shepherd Groups. As we see the potential for this ministry and understand the needs within St. Mark’s, the Shepherd Groups will focus upon:

COMMUNICATION: Group leaders contact members as needed regarding new activities to inform and encourage participation. CARE: Group leaders call members once a month to check in regarding their life. Personal needs, with permission, would be shared with Pastor.

CONNECTION: Each group gathers once a quarter for fellowship. The event would help connect members of all ages and nurture a sense of belonging.

CONVERSATION: During our Leadership Retreat in August, we agreed that one of the steps that will help St. Mark’s discern its MOONSHOT will be small group, “holy conversations.”

Please anticipate updates regarding this endeavor which we hope to launch in the New Year. Some changes will be made in the composition of the groups as well.

Southeastern Synod Disaster Ministry Mission Trip – November 14-18, 2016 Numerous natural disasters have affected communities within the four states of our Southeastern

Synod. A new opportunity for adults to provide help will soon happen in Hattiesburg, MS, where

families are recovering from destructive floods.

This mission trip, introduced at the recent Leadership Convocation, needs persons with a variety of

skills: cooks, handy persons, general clean-up, carpentry skills, generous hearts. Persons from across

our Synod will travel to Hattiesburg on Monday, November 14 and do work for three consecutive days

before returning to their homes on Friday, November 19. For additional information regarding lodging

and expenses, please give Pastor Gary a call. The Coordinator for this trip is Deacon Ellen Koester,

and you may contact her at [email protected]. Information forms are available in Communication

Central.

For those of you interested in helping after Hurricane Matthew, information will soon be available

with more opportunities to serve and help our neighbors.

FYI – Earlier this fall, our Church Council sent love gifts of $250 to both of the ELCA congregations

in Baton Rouge, LA, to aid in their own relief and recovery work.

mailto:[email protected]


Dear Friends in Christ, Thanks to you, St. Mark's will be "Free to Grow" in our discipleship, outreach and faith. Our final commit-ment total for our 3-year Freedom to Grow capital campaign is $723,115.32. We are so pleased and blessed that your sacrificial commitments will allow us to eliminate our debt within three years.

Each and every one of your commitments is critical to the success our capital campaign. We encourage you to keep your commitment between you and God, so that he may allow us to continue to do great things within our church and community.

Even though we have provided our commitments, our capital campaign is far from over. We encourage open discussions among the congregation and sharing of our dreams about what St. Mark's can do in our ministries as our debt is eliminated. We can then move into the future with "perfect vision" of how the seeds we plant today will flourish in the future.

In Christ's Love,

Pastor Gary Jim Tevepaugh and the Freedom to Grow Campaign Team

Saturday

November 26th

9AM - Noon

Can you believe it!?! It’s time to decorate for Advent! We will meet at the church on Saturday morning and aim for being done by noon. Plenty of time to get home to watch the Iron Bowl. The more people who show up ……. The less work for each person! We ESPECIALLY ask some of our younger men to show up with their backs (and arms!) to lessen the risk of injury on our older men who have been doing this work for many years. Pizza lunch provided for those who wish to stay and fellowship!

Church Work Day

Saturday

November 19th

8AM - Noon

Just like our homes, our church needs loving care. The spring and fall are good times to ready our home, and God’s home, for the coming sea-son. There will be jobs/tasks for all ages and skill levels. Some things to do will be cleaning windows, pressure washing sidewalks, trimming some trees and cleaning the grease trap in the kitchen. A pizza lunch will be provided.


Your Church Council Update…

Congregational Meeting — A congregational Meeting will be held December 4, 2016. The primary

purpose is to review and approve the 2017 budget. The agenda will also include other matters of

congregational interest, such as the status of on-going programs and the Freedom to Grow campaign.

If a member desires to present a topic to the congregation, please let me or any council member know

by the first Sunday in November (11-6-16). Depending on the topic, need for a decision and sense

of urgency, it may be more appropriate to refer the matter to a board or committee prior to introduc-

ing it to the congregation. Regardless, the council and I will work with you to ensure any matter is

handled both appropriately and efficiently.

Board of Property Management — This most important board is chaired by Jim French with the able

and dedicated assistance of just a few members who have interest and, in some cases, expertise in

some of the church maintenance issues. Collectively, they respond to emergencies, routine mainte-

nance, and repairs. Determining the best approach, whether to repair or buy, is a constant challenge.

For instance, the recent roof problem required the board to weigh the repair against the cost of re-

placement . With replacement, a warranty would mostly avoid any other repairs for several years.

However, it was not cost effective when other alternatives and applicable warranties were considered.

Because unplanned maintenance has become more frequent and expensive, the council will recom-

mend an increase in the Board of Property Management’s budget for 2017. Given past problems, the

age of some of our HVAC equipment, and the likelihood of additional major maintenance issues in

the future, we felt it necessary and appropriate to do so.

Stewardship — The 3.9% surplus projected for the end of the year was reduced to 1.3% based the

giving for September. While slightly disappointing, we recognize that historically, giving in Septem-

ber is not as great as in some other months. Regardless, we still have a positive outlook to meet our

budget by the end of the year. It’s been said before, but I wish to again thank those who have (or go-

ing to) commit to a thirteenth month of giving this year. This increased giving has made a noticeable

and positive difference.

President, Church Council

Now that my chemo and radiation are finished, I wanted to take time to thank everyone that has helped us get through the sometime difficult times. The cards, meals and most of all the prayers, have kept us going. Our church family has been so supportive, and we thank God that we are part of such a caring and giving church. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Barbara Kocher


Nursery Position Available. To care for and attend children under the age of six. At-tendant needed to work Sunday mornings, occasional events and Wednesday evenings beginning in November. Approximately 15-20 hours per month. Must be 18 and gradu-ated from high school. Background check and letters of recommendation required. No formal experience necessary. See Traci Billman if interested.

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Please remember to fall back and set your

clocks back one hour on Saturday night,

November 5. Central Standard Time

returns on November 6.

Please return your updates to the church office, drop in the offering plate, mail to the church or email to

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This is the event where we, with the help of the other Lutheran churches in our area, put together 100 Thanksgiving meal bags for our neighbors who need a little help around the holidays. We will be collecting the following items—please place your do-nations in the blue bins outside the nursery. Thanks for your help!

Cans of Cream of Mushroom Soup

Boxes of Fried Onion Topping

Cans of Green Beans

Cans of Corn or Carrots

Cans/Jars of Gravy

Cans of Cranberry Sauce

Cans of Sweet Potatoes/Yams

St. Mark's Supper Club

Whether you've been before or not, join us for November's Supper Club night out! Mark your

calendars and sign up on the bulletin board across from the playground.

This is for any and all adults at St. Mark's, young or old, parents or single, we will all come

together for some fun, food and fellowship. If you do have children, there will be childcare at

the church. Drop your kids off at 6pm (after they have eaten) and join us at the restaurant at

6:30pm.

NOVEMBER

When: Saturday, November 12th

Where: Thai Garden (800 Wellman Ave NE)

What time: 6:30pm reservation (child drop off at 6pm at the church)

Who: Adults, couples, parents, singles, etc.

So we have an accurate headcount to make a reservation (and for childcare purposes), please

sign up in Communication Central (on the bulletin board), or contact Courtney Spadaro

([email protected]).

Thai Garden has an extensive Thai menu served in low-key quarters with wood booths,

framed photographs & watercolors

Our

Thanksgiving Food Drive

is coming up on November 20.

Sunday, November 13th 10:30AM

Bride’ s Room

Men of St. Mark’s, we are meeting

in the Bride’s Room….but it’s all about a Men’s Ministry! We will meet to gauge initial interest in an

informal group of men getting to-gether periodically for fun and fel-

lowship. If you are interested but can’t make the meeting, please contact Craig Satterfeal

([email protected] or 256-426-2486) or Derek Spadaro

([email protected] or 805-

490-7803).



BLESSING OF THE PETS

THANK YOU ONE AND ALL

On August 21, 2016 we had a memorial service for my mother, Anne Trunk. We want to thank everyone that attended the service, sent a card, or gave us food. The prayers for her and our family have been most appreciated. We will miss her, but we all have fond memories of fun and laughs that we can share. She had a wonderful sense of humor.

Once again, our church family gave us reason to rejoice, we belong to a very caring and loving family. Thank you for all the support we have been shown and may we soon return to being able to “pay it forward”.

Sincerely,

Barbara and Dennis Kocher, and all the family of Anne Trunk


Thursday, November 17th

This month’s Free Spirit luncheon will include a delicious meal and program about two medical clinics in our area that are taking care of many in need.

Shotsie Platt, the Director of the Community Free Clinic and Connie Carnes, the Director of the HEALS Clinics, will tell us about the day-to-day operations of these clinics. We have been supporting the Free Clinic in many ways -- now we will learn how to help HEALS for children. The lists below include items needed on a daily basis. Please consider bringing an "In Kind" gift for one or both clinics to Free Spirits this month.

Brown paper lunch bags

Ziploc sandwich bags

Disinfectant wipes

Hand sanitizer

Paper towels

Trash bags (13 gal. and 30 gal.)

Toilet paper

Antifungal cream

Triple antibiotic cream

Band-aids, gauze, gauze tape

Alcohol

Aspirin, Tylenol, Advil

Exam gloves (latex or latex-free)

Vitamins (especially Vitamin D)

Cough medicines, but no decongestants

(ex. No Robitussin D)

Kid’s toothpastes and toothbrushes

Regular and large tooth-brushes

Dental floss - always our greatest need!

New athletic shoes (youth and adult

sizes, especially larger sizes)

Antibiotic ointment (Neosporin)

Anti-itch cream (Hydrocortizone)

Character band-aids, assorted sizes

Children’s pain reliever (liquid/melt)

Children’s cold medicine (liquid/melt)

Children’s cough medicine (liquid)

Digital thermometer

Shampoo and Conditioner (full size)

Body Wash (full size)

Adult pain reliever

Deodorant (solid or roll-on)

Tissues and Wet Wipes (travel size)

Feminine products (small package)

Razors

Lip Balm

Over the counter Emergency Kits)

First Advent Service

November 30, 2016

Acolyte: Holly Hiller

Greeter: Mandy Hiller

Usher: Brandon Hiller

Thanksgiving Day Worship Assistants

Acolyte: Noah Satterfeal

Lay Communion Assistant/Server: Kathy Sieja


Second Advent Service

December 7, 2016

Acolyte: Haley Sharpe

Greeter: Tom Duncan

Usher: Janet Duncan

Third Advent Service

December 14, 2016

Acolyte: Wyatt Billman

Greeter: Karen Fletcher

Usher: Jim Mullin

Fourth Advent Service

December 21, 2016

Acolyte: Isabel Folgmann

Greeter: Judy Weiler

Usher: Bill Weiler

5PM 7PM 11PM

Assist. Minister Mary Soop Kathy Sieja John Mahony

Lector Nancy Lorine Traci Billman Peter Loux

Acolyte Ivey Siegel Robbie Caple Katelynn Bodin

Lay Communion Asst/Server

Anne Knowles, Dave Schultz Polly, Wayne and Zoe Falkenberg, Katie Jaramillo

Frank Craig

Bible Bearer Gabe Pittman

Crucifer Grace Billman

Torch Bearer Wyatt Billman, Luke Falkenberg

Greeter Meg Jones Mary Grace Evans Glenn Cunningham

Greeter Herb Hocutt Bob Dornbos Karen Cunningham

Usher Chris Myers Don Sieja Harry Wiley

Usher Gloria Woody Andy Sieja Mary Wiley

Please contact the church office with changes and

swaps to the published schedule, or if you have any questions.

November 6, 2016 8:30 11:00

Asst. Minister Youth Youth

Lector Youth Youth

Acolyte Youth Youth

Lay Communion Assistants/Servers

Youth Youth

Youth Youth

Greeter Glenn Cunningham Nancy Lorine

Greeter Karen Cunningham Barb & Stan Reinartz

Usher Youth Youth

Usher Youth Youth

November 13, 2016 8:30 11:00

Asst. Minister Barry Rogers Dave Schultz

Lector Bonnie Mueller Jed Deason

Acolyte Noah Satterfeal Luke Falkenberg


Gabe Pittman, Sesalie Satterfeal Ivey Siegel, Brooke Harris

Greeter Allen Krell Nancy Lorine

Greeter Penny Krell Barb & Stan Reinartz

Usher Harry Wiley Don Sieja

Usher Mary Wiley Tim Sieja

November 20, 2016 8:30 11:00

Asst. Minister Gwen Dornbos Jim Birkholz

Lector Andy Sieja Becky Hamilton

Acolyte Josh Heim Lorelee Black


Aija Abele, Katie Jaramillo Zoe Falkenberg, Polly Falkenberg, Norm Skrenes, Peg Skrenes

Greeter Abby Williamson Nancy Lorine

Greeter Connie Jaramillo Barb & Stan Reinartz

Usher Roberts Abele Anna Lloyd

Usher Marlin Williamson Butch Lloyd

November 27, 2016 8:30 11:00

Asst. Minister Traci Billman Frank Craig

Lector Lynn Redington Julie Satterfeal

Acolyte Haley Sharpe Reagan Paulus


Gabe Pittman, Grace Billman Sesalie Satterfeal, Sarah Thornton

Greeter Karen Szymczyk Nancy Lorine

Greeter Judy Jung Barb & Stan Reinartz

Usher Eric Bale Austin Harris

Usher Norwood Cutter Wayne Falkenberg

If you are unable to serve as scheduled,

please make arrangements for a substitute

and notify the church office.

If you are unable to serve as scheduled,

please make arrangements for a substitute

and notify the church office.

December 4, 2016 8:30 11:00

Asst. Minister Brenda Holsopple Pam BIrkholz

Lector Louise Brooks John Mahony

Acolyte Anya Schappell Austin Harris


Katelynn Bodin, Lynnsey Bodin Jed Deason, Ivey Siegel, Susan Wright, Brooke Harris

Greeter Bruce Hiller Carol Cutter

Greeter Liz Hiller Glenn Dasher

Usher Bob Dornbos Peg Skrenes

Usher Bill Weiler Norm Skrenes

December 11, 2016 8:30 11:00

Asst. Minister Roberts Abele Anne Knowles

Lector Aija Abele Barb Reinartz

Acolyte Holly Hiller Emma Myers


Abby Williamson, Lija Abele Sam Mullin, Dave Schultz, Sarah Thornton, Gisela Rieger

Greeter Gun Abele Charlotte James

Greeter Mandy Hiller Glenn Dasher

Usher Marlin Williamson Carol Craig

Usher Brandon Hiller Frank Craig

December 18, 2016 10:30 Unity Service

Asst. Minister TBD

Lector TBD

Acolyte TBD


Katie Folgmann Sesalie Satterfeal

Greeter Marge Killian

Greeter Glenn Dasher

Usher Anna Lloyd

Usher Butch Lloyd

December 25, 2016 10:30 Unity Service

Asst. Minister Jed Deason

Lector Gisela Rieger

Acolyte Josh Heim


Gisela Rieger, Susan Wright

Greeter Janet Duncan

Greeter Glenn Dasher

Usher Tim Sieja

Usher Wayne Falkenberg

Worship Assistants

Aija Abele

Lynne Alexander

Dustin Aurand

Bruce Bennett

Shelby Billman

Hal Bodin

Steve Bolint

Kim Box

Joyce Brown

Ellen Brusick

Anne Cortright

Kim Coyne

Ryan Cunningham

Frances Cutter

Patti Cutter

Ben Emmerson

Vicki Eversmeyer

Betty French

Ronald Frieder

Jason Gastler

Zach Gastler

Erik Hamilton

Doris Hennings

Liz Hiller

Connie HItchcock

Evan Jaramillo

Robert Kearney

Astrid Lahiere

Edna Leo

James Leonard

Mary Markham

Jennifer Markle

Jeff Moen

Michael Mueller

Ferdinand Murati

Ingrid Murati

LaVerne Parker

Peyton Paulus

Sara Radovich

Ian Sharpe

Lara Sieja

River Skrenes

Judy Stevens

Jim Tevepaugh

Sarah Thornton

Hannah Trapp

Anne Uher

Matthew Volz

Tom White

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 9AM - 9PM EGA Event

1PM Knit & Crochet

5:30PM Handbells

6:30PM Winds

2 6:06 Prayer & Devotion

9AM Ruth Circle

12:45PM Ukulele Choir

5:30PM Agape Dinner

6PM Agape/WWW

7PM St. Mark’s Choir

3 1PM Women’s Bible Study

5:30PM Praise Team

6:30PM Praise Team

4 Simmons/

Cutter Rehearsal

Time TBD

5 9:30AM Faith & Fiction Book Group

10AM Altar Guild

10AM Youth Standards Class

10AM PoYC

Simmons/Cutter Wedding

Set Clocks Back 1 Hour!

6

All Saints Sunday

Youth Sunday

8:30AM Contemporary Worship

9:45AM Sunday School

9:45AM New Members

11AM Traditional Worship

12:30PM 65th Anniver-sary Video Presentation

1:15PM Confirmation Class

5PM Screenagers @ Messi-ah Lutheran

7 9:30AM Staff Meeting

11AM Bible Study

5:45PM TCMM

6PM Hannah Circle

8 9AM EGA

10AM Deborah Circle

1PM Knit & Crochet

5:30PM Handbells

6PM Bd of Admin

6:30PM Winds

9 6:06 Prayer & Devotion


4PM Bd of Worship

5:30PM Agape Dinner

6PM Agape/WWW


10

1PM Women’s Bible Study

5:30PM Praise Team

6:30PM Praise Team

7PM Bd of W&O

7PM Martha Circle

7PM Myasthenia Gravis Group

11 8A - 5P

FH

Reserved

12

NYG Work Day @ Hamilton’s

10AM Lego Club

6:30PM St. Mark’s Supper Club

13

A Day of Thanks



10:30AM Men’s Ministry Meeting


1PM Homeless Camps

2PM Qtrs Thanksgiving Event

14

9:30AM Staff Meeting

11AM Bible Study

4:30PM Executive Committee

5:30PM Bd of Learning

5:45PM TCMM

6:30PM Rachel Circle

15

10AM Deliver Meals on Wheels

1PM Knit & Crochet

5:30PM Handbells

6:30PM Winds

16 6:06AM Prayer & Devotion


1PM WELCA Bd

5:30PM Agape Dinner

6PM Agape/WWW


17

11AM Free Spirits

1PM Women’s Bible Study

2PM Balance/Tai Chi Class

5:30PM Praise Team

6:30PM Praise Team

7PM Bd of W&O

18 Confirmation

Retreat

12:45PM DRM Kitch-en Clean Up

19 Confirmation Retreat

8AM - Noon: Church Work Day

10AM Altar Guild

20

Consecration Sunday

Confirmation Retreat




4PM Thanksgiving Food Drive/Packing Bags


5:30PM Church Council Meeting

5:45PM TCMM

22 9AM EGA

1PM Knit & Crochet

5:30PM Handbells

6:30PM Winds

7PM EGA

Newsletter

Deadline


24

Thanksgiving Day

10AM Worship Service

Church Office Closed

25

Church Office Closed

26

9AM Advent/ Christmas Decoration

10AM Altar Guild

27 8:30AM Contemporary Worship




11AM Bible Study

29

9AM EGA

1PM Knit & Crochet

7PM EGA



5:30PM Agape Dinner

6PM Agape/WWW

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

November 2nd - Wednesday Agape begins November 6th - Youth Sunday/All Saints Sunday 65th Anniv. Video Reshow November 13th - A Day of Thanks November 20th - Consecration Sunday/Thanksgiving Food Drive and Packing of Bags November 24th - Thanksgiving Day Service December 4th - Congregation Meeting December 18th - Unity Service featuring the Children’s Christmas Program and Lessons & Carols December 24th - Christmas Eve Services (5, 7 & 11PM) December 25th - Unity Service at 10:30AM

Help with Thanksgiving Bags (See page 4 & 12)







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