SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23rd
23rd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
COMMITMENT SUNDAY
BREAKFAST
9:30am in Garton Hall
Thank you to Operation Friendship for preparing breakfast! Donations are appreciated to support hosting our international guests this summer.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
9:15am Pilgrims (Room 13)
9:15am Nomads (Room 10)
9:30am Bible Banter (Room 11)
INFANT & TODDLER CARE
Infants & One Year-Olds
9:30am - 11:30am (Room 24)
Two Year-Olds & Three Year-Olds
9:30am - 11:30am (Room 25)
CHILDREN AND FAMILY WORSHIP
9:30am (Room 26)*
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SANCTUARY WORSHIP SERVICE
10:30am
Reverend Jimmy Moore, preaching
Psalm 24
Sermon Title -
The Power of Sacred Space
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
10:30am
4 Years-First Grade (Room 26)*
2nd -3rd Grade (Room 4)
4th-5th Grade (Room 9)
6th-8th Grade (Room 3)
9th-12th Grade (Youth Room)
*Please note that Celebration! and
the 4 Years-First Grade Sunday School Class are now meeting in Room 26.
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THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23rd
STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT SUNDAY
The Stewardship Team is grateful for your commitment to the 2017 Stewardship Campaign:
ALL IN! and capital campaign
Project St. Mark's: The Sequel! (Information on both campaigns is below.) If possible, please return your pledge cards this Sunday, either by placing them in the offering plate or by bringing/mailing them to the church office. This will help church leadership determine an estimated budget, as well as facility planning, for next year. Extra 2017 stewardship packets are available in Garton Hall or from the church office. We recognize that some of you may need more time for discernment regarding pledges, and are grateful for pledges received through the fall and beyond. If you have already returned your pledge cards, thank you!
Pledge information remains confidential in the finance office, and can be revised at any time. Your pledge makes a difference, regardless of size. Thank you for spirit of generosity, and for being All In with St. Mark's!
2017 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN: ALL IN!
We are celebrating the great things that are happening in the St. Mark's community. At the same time, we are naming goals and needs for the year ahead that will help us be "All In" as we strive to fully live as "....an inclusive community bringing Christ-like love, healing and hope to all." Your financial commitment to the annual budget helps to support and grow ministries inside our building and beyond: mission outreach, worship, hospitality, and opportunities for all ages to grow spiritually and in community. As of October 17th, 58 pledge cards had been returned, totaling $252,740. (2017 Stewardship Campaign Goal is $660,000.)
PROJECT ST. MARK'S: THE SEQUEL
The Stewardship Team also invites you to be a part of "Project St. Mark's: The Sequel." The initial "Project St. Mark's" capital campaign began in 2013, and addressed important building needs (replacing deteriorating roofing, lighting, carpet, and adding a covered drop-off area and improved accessibility). "Project St. Mark's: The Sequel" is an invitation to be part of a two-year pledge campaign to erase the remaining debt (from additional repair/construction costs and pledges that could not be fulfilled), to enable the church to repave the parking lot (as the potholes grow wider and deeper) and to explore making some needed updates in the kitchen. As of October 17th, 42 pledge cards had been returned, totaling $102,220. (Project St. Mark's: The Sequel Campaign Goal is $275,000).
If you have questions, or would like more information, please contact the church office or members of the Stewardship Team (Andy Cron, Deb Davis, Cyrilla Helm, Charlie Nelms, Kevin Theile, Jimmy Moore, Mary Beth Morgan).
THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23rd, 2:00pm
CHARGE CONFERENCE AT ST. PAUL UMC
The primary purposes of the annual Charge Conference are to review and evaluate the mission and ministry of the church, and to adopt objectives and goals recommended by the church's Leadership Council. The Conference also affords an opportunity to connect with those from other local UMC congregations: Garrison Chapel, Cross Roads, Walkers Chapel, Bloomington St. Paul, Korean, Bloomington First, and Nashville. This year's conference will be hosted by St. Paul's United Methodist Church (4201 West Third Street, Bloomington, IN 47404). All are welcome to participate.
THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23rd,
9:30am-10:15am
CHILDREN, FAMILY & FRIENDS
WORSHIP
Celebration! now meets in Room 26 for for a child-focused worship where children, families, friends can enjoy this worship together. Celebration! is a unique worship service that provides a relaxed starting time which allows those who participate to enjoy breakfast offered in Garton Hall. Celebration! often uses the preaching themes offered in 10:30am worship service to create an interactive, playful, and prayerful experience for children and adults together.
THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23rd, 7:00pm
OPERATION FRIENDSHIP MEETING
The next meeting of those interested in Operation Friendship will meet in Room 8. Contact Tina Cron or Beth Thiele for more information.
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OPERATION FRIENDSHIP CHRISTMAS GREENERY FUNDRAISER
Support Operation Friendship and celebrate the holidays with beautiful greenery! One-stop shopping right here at St. Mark's where you can find a gift for family, friends, or business associates, be they in-town or out-of-town. The "Traditional Program" allows you to pick up your choices during the week of November 14th. The "Holiday Gift Program" pricing includes shipping costs and offers you an effortless way to have the symbols and fragrance of the season shipped to the recipient's doorstep. You may place your orders at the Operation Friendship table in Garton Hall every Sunday during the month of October. Phone or email orders may be place up to November 1st. Call or email Jane Dunatchik (812-322-0554 or
[email protected]) or call the church office. View product photos and pricing
HERE.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30th, 5:00pm
GUESS WHO IS COMING TO DINNER
SIGN UP HAS BEGUN IN GARTON HALL
The Church Life team is planning opportunities for all of us in the St. Mark's community to get to know each other better. The first event planned is Guess Who Is Coming to Dinner, an invitation to share a meal with a small group of folks, who, perhaps, you only recognize by sight on Sunday mornings. Everyone is invited to sign up on the large poster boards in Garton Hall where you can choose to be either one of the Hosts, preparing a simple evening supper in your home, or one of the Guests, joining others at a Host's home. The Church Life team will take care of matching Guests with Hosts.
At 5:00pm on Sunday, October 30th, all Guests will come to Garton Hall where they will receive their Hosts' names, driving directions (and some small appetizers!). If all goes well, by 6:00pm everyone will wind up in the right place and will enjoy food, conversation, and fellowship.
More information can be found on the poster boards in Garton Hall, or by contacting Linda Gluff ([email protected]), Myriam Wood, or the church office. If you need childcare, please contact Amy Jones or the church office.
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ST. MARK'S NURSERY SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN
Now Accepting Donations For the Annual TIME, TALENT & TREASURES AUCTION!
We know how talented our St. Mark's community is. Let's put it to good use for the school! Donations of your
TIME
(babysitting, meal preparation),
TALENT
(music lessons, baked goods), and
TREASURES
(tickets, vacation homes) will be auctioned to raise money for the school's scholarship and playground fund.
The auction will run November 1st- November 11th. Please submit donations by Saturday, October 29th.
Back by popular demand, the BIG MOUTH-BIG SPOON SOUP COOKOFF is Friday, November 11th from 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Got an award winning soup? Prepare your tastiest pot to compete for the title of "Top Soup Chef." Sign up to compete by Tuesday, November 1st (there is a paper sign up in Garton Hall). Questions? Email Amy Calloway at [email protected].
Want to enjoy some tasty soup? Join us on Friday, November 11th from 5:00pm-7:00pm and be the judge of who should win the "Top Soup Chef" title by sampling and voting for your favorite soup. $5 for adults and $3 for children (2-12) gets you soup, bread, drinks, and dessert.
All proceeds to the St. Mark's Nursery and Playground Improvement Fund.
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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
"PILGRIMS"
9:15am-10:15am
in Room 13
9:15am-10:15am in Room 10
"
BIBLE BANTER"
9:30am-10:15am in
Room 11
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
9:30am-11:30am
Infant & One Year-Old Care
(Room 24)
Two & Three Year-Old Care
(Room 25)
CHILDREN, FRIENDS & FAMILY WORSHIP
CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
4 Years-First Grade (Room 26)*
2nd -3rd Grade (Room 4)
4th-5th Grade (Room 9)
6th-8th Grade (Room 3)
9th-12th Grade (Youth Room)
*Please note that Celebration! and
the 4 Years-First Grade Sunday School Class have both been moved to Room 26.
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THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23rd
CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
Please note that Celebration! at 9:30am and
the 4 Years-First Grade Sunday School Class at 10:30am have moved to Room 26.
Parents should sign children in at their Sunday School room. Children who attend Sunday School are invited to be part of the Children's Moment in Sanctuary Worship, and they will then return to Sunday School classrooms.
NEXT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30th
"SANCTUARY SUNDAY"
NO REGULAR
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR
CHILDREN OR YOUTH
October 30
th
falls on the 5
th
Sunday of the month-the time when we invite all children and youth to experience the full worship service. Children and Youth Sunday School will not meet that morning. Infant and toddler care will be available from 9:30am - 11:30am in rooms 24 and 25, and, for those families who wish it, childcare for preschoolers through 3rd graders will be available during the sanctuary worship service. At the back of the sanctuary near the comfortable rocking chairs, there are activity packets and picture books for children to explore.
NEXT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30th
"SANCTUARY SUNDAY"
ALL CHILDREN & YOUTH ARE ENCOURAGED
TO PARTICIPATE IN WORSHIP LEADERSHIP
While our young people are welcome to be a part of worship leadership any Sunday, on this last Sunday of October we extend to all children and youth a special invitation to participate in leadership roles during the 10:30
AM
worship service. There are many ways to contribute to our worship experience:
- create the Sunday bulletin cover
- greet people and hand out bulletins
- be an acolyte who lights our candles
- read the scripture, offer a prayer, or lead the call to worship
- share your talent-musically or artistically
If your child or youth would like to participate in a special role on October 30th, please contact Mary Beth Morgan.
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES?
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The Pilgrims meet at 9:15am in Room 13. Come join us for a series entitled THE OLD TESTAMENT. All are welcome to attend at any point in the series!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23rd:
"From King Solomon to Preclassical Prophecy" (1Kings 3 - 2Kings 17) Lecture #17
Prof. Amy-Jill Levine - Vanderbilt University Divinity School
According to the biblical tradition, Solomon was a spectacular king. His court becomes a center of wisdom and learning. Solomon is so wise that the biblical tradition attributes to him wisdom literature.
However, on the negative side Solomon's rule is marked by corv'ees (the extrication of unpaid labor from the population). He creates an overextended economy marked by the importation of luxury items.
Come join us for the lecture and the resulting discussion.
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During October and November, the Nomads adult Sunday School class will discuss
The Road to Character by syndicated columnist David Brooks.
Using a series of biographical essays of noteworthy individuals, this bestselling book focuses on the deeper values that should inform our lives. Blending psychology, politics, spirituality, and confessional,
The Road to Character provides an opportunity for us to rethink our priorities, and strive to build richer inner lives.
Come to Room 10 and join these Sunday morning discussions with the Nomads. All are welcome to join in, even without reading the text!
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The Bible Banter Adult Sunday School class meets in Room 11 each Sunday morning from 9:30am-10:15am. The class uses the Scripture text for the morning's sermon as a discussion-starter.
We look at the passage in its larger context, and sometimes explore a bit of Bible-writing history. We offer some thoughts on what the morning's sermon might look like, based on the Scripture the pastor has selected. We leave time to discuss implications of the Scripture for our own lives, and often even delve into topics far afield of the morning's original topic. You are invited to bring some breakfast goodies into Room 11 and join the conversation.
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HURRICANE MATTHEW RELIEF EFFORTS
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) acted quickly in response to the destruction and death caused by Hurricane Matthew in the Caribbean, notably in Haiti, immediately addressing the need for clean drinking water to prevent the spread of cholera. If you can help, checks can be made out to St. Mark's and put in the offering plate or sent to the church office. Please put in the memo UMCOR Advance
#982450
. Assessments of need in the US following Hurricane Matthew are still being conducted.
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THIS WEEK AT ST. MARK'S UMC
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21st, 12:15pm-1:30pm
CONVERSATIONS ON LIFE MEN'S GROUP
Men are welcome to join this discussion group which meets in Room 15 each Friday throughout the year.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22nd, 10:00am
GOLF OUTING
The final opportunity of the season for a round of fellowship with the golfers of St. Mark's will take place at Rolling Meadows Golf Club on Saturday, October 22nd, starting at 10:00am. Play either 9 or 18 holes. Those who want to carpool should meet at the south parking lot of St. Mark's by 9:00am. For information contact Charlie Matson at
812-331-0413
or
[email protected].
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22nd, 7:30pm
BLOOMINGTON CHAMBER SINGERS CONCERT
Bloomington Chamber Singers (BCS) presents the first concert of its season, "Serenades on a Clear Night: Music of Schubert, Brahms, and Mendelssohn." Come hear this fine community choral group on Saturday, October 22nd, 7:30pm at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, conducted by Greg Geehern.
Tickets are $15 and will be available for purchase at the door or from any BCS member. For more information go to the Chamber Singers website at
www.chambersingers.info.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 6:30pm
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Join others in the Parlor of Garton Hall to enjoy knitting and crocheting to make prayer shawls and other yarn products.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26th, 1:00pm
ST. MARK'S QUILTERS & CRAFTERS
Bring your quilting or crafting projects to Room 10 each Wednesday and enjoy time with others as you work or your quilting or other crafting projects.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE FUTURE EVENTS
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
th, 1:00pm St. Mark's Library
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1st, 7:00pm @ Bell Trace
FOOD FOR THOUGHT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
A discussion of the book
Green Church: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rejoice!
by Rebekah Simon-Peter will take place on the dates and at the locations above. Please attend the session of your choice. It is not a requirement that you have read the book; all interested persons can be part of this discussion group which reads and discusses selections from the United Methodist Women's Reading program book list. If you would like to get a copy of the current book or learn more about our Food for Thought Book Discussion groups, contact Linda Crawford (812-336-2277) or the church office.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29th, 1:30pm
HISTORY WALK
Once a month the Bloomington Restorations organization holds an open house at the Hinkle-Garton Farmstead on East 10th St. Daisy Hinkle Garton, a former member of St. Mark's, was born on the farmstead in 1908. October 29th we are going to remember Daisy & her generous stewardship to our church. We will start at 1:30pm in Garton Hall for a short review of Daisy's life & a second look at the paintings of her house & barn. Then we will head for the homestead. We will lead those who want to walk on an easy 15 minute route which includes the quiet, grassy paths along the "back 40" around the barn & up to the home. Or you can drive to the home to join our group where a docent will give us a free tour at 2:00pm. For more information contact Charlie Matson at 812-331-0413 or [email protected].
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30th,
APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT (ASP) CAR WASH
Please support ASP as they prepare to travel to Appalachia next summer and serve others through home reconstruction and repair. Building supplies and travel expenses are part of the costs that ASP folks need to fund. Cars are washed at St. Mark's by ASP volunteers while you are in church. Your donations to support ASP make homes warmer, safer, and drier for families in need are very much appreciated.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30th, 11:30am (Following Worship at St. Mark's)
WYATT FAMILY HOUSEWARMING
Plan to come to a Housewarming Celebration for Jeff, Carla, Keelahlah and Kyla!
On Sunday, October 30th, following our worship service, we, the entire St. Mark's Community, want to celebrate the Wyatt's new home with a Housewarming Party. Plan to join us for this happy occasion. If you would like to help with the party, please contact Mary Beth Morgan. Follow these links for more information about the Wyatt's Habitat Build, and the important ministry of Habitat for Humanity.
monroecountyhabitat.org/families/wyatt-family/
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UPCOMING @ ST. MARK'S
is published once each month as an information resource and guide to the activities and events within and around the St. Mark's church community. Copies are distributed the first Sunday of each month along with the Sunday worship bulletin, and thereafter are available at the Welcome Center Desk, at the main entrances to the building, or upon request by contacting the church office.
SUBMITTING ARTICLES FOR FUTURE PUBLICATIONS:
All ministry areas, church committees, and interest groups
are encouraged to submit articles for the next edition of UPCOMING @ ST. MARK'S.
Articles for November need to be submitted by Monday, October 24th.
For more information, and to submit articles for publication, please contact the church office:
[email protected]
, 812-332-5788.
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