For the Week of May 28 - June 4, 2026

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God is good. All the time! ~ Pastor Alex

TRINITY SUNDAY


This Sunday is Trinity Sunday: The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most unique and characteristic doctrines of the Christian faith. It simply states that there is one God revealed in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We have many different symbols for the trinity including the triangle which is one shape with three sides. The color for Trinity Sunday is white for holiness. Let’s open our hearts to God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

RAY AND KATHY EMMONS


Ray and Kathy Emmons are retirees who will be transferring their membership from St. Luke UMC in Walhalla during the Celebrate! worship service this Sunday. We are excited to welcome them into the Saint Mark family!

JOHN AND KRISTIN HUNTER


John and Kristin Hunter are transferring membership from Clemson UMC. She is a retired teacher, and he is a retired doctor. They will join Saint Mark during Celebrate! worship service this Sunday. Please make them feel welcome!

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

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING EPWORTH


Thank you Saint Mark for supporting Epworth Children's Home by contributing to the Annual Mother's Day Offering. $2,145 was collected and sent to Epworth. Those funds will be used to transform lives for South Carolina children, youth and families. Epworth's mission is to serve children, youth and families through caring, safe Christian communities, where hurts are healed; hope is nurtured; and faith in God, self and others is developed. Our contributions help make this mission a reality.


If you would still like to contribute, donations may be mailed to PO Box 5046, Columbia, SC 29250 or by visiting www.epworthsc.org to make an online donation.

                                                                                                         With gratitude, 

                                                                                                         Nell Hodge, Local Church Representative

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.

Remember Saint Mark in your Will or your beneficiaries.  Once you’ve cared for your loved ones, consider a gift to the church. It’s a simple way to leave a lasting legacy of faith.


There is still time to take the Endowment Survey!

IT ONLY TAKES 5 MINUTES.  THANK YOU.


CLICK HERE to take the online survey by May 31st

CLICK HERE to email Pastor Alex with your prayer concerns.

All Saint Mark Sunday School classes are invited to participate together in an intergenerational experience. On Sunday, June 7 we will gather in the Commons Room at 10am to share an interactive class for all ages. Reach out to Julie with any questions. 

Join the Berries for their popular Fish Fry event on Saturday, June 13th at 5pm in the Commons Room. As always, we will feast on delicious fish caught and prepared by Paul Herren & Eddie Rembert and fries prepared by David Powell. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. We will provide water and iced tea. We will also play Trivia! Please RSVP to Diana Palmer by Saturday, June 6th.

CLICK HERE for the Family Ministry newsletter

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

EPWORTH CELEBRATION POSTPONED


Due to the forecasted heavy rain and anticipated weather conditions this weekend, we have made the difficult decision to postpone Epworth's 130th Anniversary Celebration that was scheduled for Saturday,

May 30th.


We are currently working to secure a new date and will share updated event information as soon as plans are finalized. If you have already purchased tickets for the event, we are happy to either provide a refund or hold your tickets for the rescheduled date. Please let us know your preference by contacting Lisa Fusco. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to celebrating with you soon.

  • May Birthdays
  • June Birthdays
  • Pickle Ball Mondays
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In recognition of Earth Day, the ReCharge! Committee has complied a list of recommended reading for Adults, Youth, and Children. Scan the QR code above to access the list.

 

Saint Mark UMC

616 Quincy Road

Seneca, SC 29678


Call us:

9 am - 5 pm (M-Th)

(864) 882-2603


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Pastoral Care

Emergencies or after regular office hours call

(864) 882-2603

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May 31, 2026


Trinity Sunday


9:00 am

Celebrate! Contemporary Worship Service

@ Gym


10:15 am

Sunday School

(all ages)


11:15 am

Traditional Worship Service

@ Sanctuary


Worship services are 

Live Streamed

CHILDREN & YOUTH

SUNDAY SCHOOL


Children meet in Room A101 off the atrium. Youth meet in the Youth Center.

Have Information to Share with Your Church Family?


Click here to email Director of Media & Communications, Kristine Montgomery, or call her at (864) 882-2603 to have your info included in the next edition of the Heart Beat. The deadline is

3 pm Wednesday before the Heart Beat goes out Thursday

at 4 pm.


Please note: Office hours are Sunday-Thursday. Emails sent after 5 pm Thursday may not be seen until the following Sunday morning.

JUNE 2026 ISSUE

Link to The Advocate for free! Click the icon above.


Check out the article on page 16 about Saint Mark's Great Day of Service!

 

Click on the icon above to access the most recent edition of the Saint Mark Disciples Directory. The directory is password protected due to personal information. You should have received an email containing the password. If not, CLICK HERE to request the password. Printed directories can be obtained

by contacting the church office.


If you would like to submit a photograph or update your contact information, please email Kristine Montgomery.

The 2026 Saint Mark Ministry Guidebook contains information about church structure, leadership and ministries. Click on the icon above to access the complete document. The Guidebook is password protected due to personal information. CLICK HERE 

to request the password.

 

Saint Mark United Methodist Church

616 Quincy Road

Seneca, South Carolina 29678-3820

kmontgomery@smumcsc.org

864-882-2603

Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.