April 20, MiniMarks

MINI-MARKS

April 20, 2022

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Funeral Arrangements

Reception Help Needed

Ethan and Connie will both have a funeral reception following their ceremonies. We need your help to celebrate the lives of these individuals with their family and friends.

If you are available to help with either reception, please sign up using this link and Danielle will be in contact if any questions or additional needs arise.

-Ethan Polasky's funeral service will be held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church on Tuesday, April 26th beginning at 12pm. The funeral will be followed by a reception in the fellowship hall.

-Connie Koiner's funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 30th beginning at 1pm. The service will be followed by a family attended Committal Ceremony and a reception in which all are welcome. To view Connie's obituary, click here.

St. Mark's Circle of Welcome

The Ihsas Family

Last week, we were informed that our wonderful Ihsas Family has chosen to move to Virginia to be close to friends and family. The Circle of Welcome have provided them with resources and confidence to transition to this new country. They have been their life-line in a new country by providing them clothes, groceries, toys, books, bicycles, and temporary housing. They were there to get them enrolled in school, transport them to doctor appointments, transport them to ESL classes, provide them with child care, help them purchase their groceries, take them to the park, and much more.

Most importantly, they offered them hope and friendship. They came together as a group with no experience including not only St. Marks' members, but Montreat Presbyterian Church members and community friends.

Thank you to the Circle of Welcome team and the congregation of St. Mark's for helping a family when they were in need and donating your time and energy to this wonderful family!! As we continue to get updates on the families transition and how they are doing, we will make sure to share this information as the Ihsas family will always be a part of the St. Mark's family.

Faith Formation

Faith Formation

Beginning Sunday, April 24th

The Racial Healing Team invites you to join us for a 5 week Faith Formation class beginning THIS Sunday, April 24 to discuss Indian Boarding Schools during the Faith Formation hour beginning at 9:45am.

What are they?
Who started them?
How was the church involved?
Why should we learn about them now?

It will be a challenge to learn things that directly contradict so much of what you have been taught your entire life to be true. We are hoping you join us with a willingness to be open and open-minded for lively conversations in a safe and loving space, where God (Great Spirit) will be at the center of it all. Your middle and high schoolers are also welcome to attend. We will meet in the sanctuary and on zoom, and we look forward to seeing you all there!

LandMARKS

May 1st, from 9:45am-10:45am

New to St. Mark's? Want to get to know the people here? Interested in getting involved with what God is doing in this place? LandMARKS is a monthly meeting with Pastor Matt and/or Deacon Katie that helps visitors and new members learn about the ministries of St. Mark's, get to know the staff and members, and ask questions about our community. Meet us at the bottom of the main staircase at 9:45am to join!

New Member Sunday, May 15th

If you are interested in joining St. Mark's we will be having a New Member Sunday on May 15th. As we know more about what this day will look like, we will share this information.

Reach out to Deacon Katie if you have any questions about LandMARKS or New Member Sunday.

Racial Healing Team

WNC Baptist Baby Shower

Sunday, April 24th

The Racial Healing Team is pleased to announce that Irvin Foreman, from WNC Baptist, is a new grandfather! His beautiful daughter, Tameeka, had a healthy baby boy, Matheo (Ma-thee-oh), last month!! Our WNC family is giving Tameeka a small baby shower this Sunday to which you are welcome to go. It is short notice, so if you would like to simply send a card her way, that would also be nice. Right now, we know little Matheo can use diapers and his mom can always use a WalMart gift card for other needs if you would like to send a gift. Please leave anything you would like to give in the welcome center this Sunday and Debbie and Connie can bring it to them. God's peace!

2022 Synod Gathering

June 2-4, 2022 @ Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC

You are invited to join other members of the North Carolina Synod for the first ever Synod Gathering. This event will have time for learning, worship, and fellowship with other Lutherans from all over the state.

There are two ways to attend:

Attend with St. Mark's - Pastor Matt will be driving our newly borrowed 12 passenger van to Hickory to attend the Gathering on Thursday. If you would like to attend that day and travel with Pastor Matt, please email Deacon Katie and she will register you for the event. St. Mark's will cover your meals and day registration.
Attend on your own - You are welcome to attend additional days of the Synod Gathering, and stay overnight at LR. For this option, please follow this link to register yourself for the event.

Questions? Want to learn more? Click here or Contact Deacon Katie

Weekly Schedule

Worship Assistant Information

If you are a worship assistant, please take a few moments and refresh yourself on the routines of your position either by watching these videos or by reading the linked text within the titles. If you would like to know more about these positions or any others on Sunday morning, please reach out to Danielle.