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With God's joy life is a laughing matter! ~ Pastor Alex

SUNDAYS AFTER PENTECOST: This Sunday is the third Sunday in the season of the church year called “Sundays after Pentecost.” This is the longest season of the church year. This year it lasts 26 Sundays – half of the year! It extends from Trinity Sunday, last week, to Christ the King Sunday, November 22nd, the last Sunday before Advent. The primary colors for this season are red to represent the Holy Spirit in the early part of the season, and green which represents Christian growth, but other colors like white can be used. During this season seek to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ in your worship.

• Golden Corner Food Pantry
• Ann Hope UMC Feeding Ministry
• Collins Children's Home

Church Finances through the Month of April 2026

Expected Contributions to Date $ 325,670.77 

Received Contributions to Date $ 371,405.12 

Expenses Paid to Date $ 314,087.43 

Uplifting Campaign Status through the Month of April 2026



Amount Pledged through 5/31/28 $ 364,702.00 

Outstanding Amount to Date $ 178,382.81

A detailed Analysis of Revenues & Expenses is posted on the bulletin board outside the church office.

Did you know your endowment gift continues to give year after year? 

Even modest gifts provide long-term support for the ministries you love.

CLICK HERE to email Pastor Alex with your prayer concerns.

THE CHILDREN 

OF OUR CDC NEED YOU!!!

Starting in 2026, the Steering Committee of our Saint Mark Child Development Center created a new organization that we are hoping many of you will want to join.  

The FRIENDS of the CDC was created to provide additional funds to our Child Development Center -- enrichment opportunities that tuition will never be able to cover.  

Childcare is in crisis in our country and our community. Parents are paying between $180 and $200 per week for their child or children to attend our CDC, and though that is a large monthly expense, it does not cover the actual cost of providing the care.  

The dollars we are able to raise through the FRIENDS organization will help provide additional learning opportunities and enrichment experiences that we cannot provide without private support.  

Please click here to review our new brochure to see why we need your help and how your membership dues will be put to use. We will also provide you with periodic newsletters and invitations to interact with our children and teachers.  

Your help is important and your gift is tax-deductible. We currently have 78 children in our CDC and 28 in our After School Program. I can assure you these precious little ones will benefit from your support and will blossom while in our care.  

If you have questions, please reach out to me at 

864 247-0189 or debbiedubose10@gmail.com.

Many thanks for your consideration, 

Debbie DuBose, Secretary

CDC Steering Committee

CLICK HERE for the Family Ministry newsletter

to see all that's happening with children and youth!

INTERGENERATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL

The Intergenerational Sunday School Class on June 7th was well-attended by disciples of all ages. Family Ministry Director Julie Spoelstra led the class.

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