In the sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life,

we commend to almighty God

Bob Sachsenmaier and Natalia Ghodes

In sure and certain hope of the resurrection, we share that Bob Sachsenmaier, a former member of St. Mark's passed away abruptly in his PA home. We also share that Natalie Ghodes, a resident at The Greens at Weaverville and member of St. Mark's passed away after receiving hospice care.

+Rest eternal grant them, O Lord, and light perpetual shine on them+

Thank you St. Mark's! By sharing our fellowship hall with ABCCM for three weeks during their building renovation, we helped over 300 households in need access resources. Thanks for your patience, and thanks be to God for this ministry that we share with our partners at ABCCM! Click the video link to see a special thank you from ABCCM.

My Daddy Taught Me That Fundraiser @ St. Mark’s Lutheran

Saturday, July 26, 11:00am - 3:00pm

St. Mark's Racial Healing Team and WNC Baptist Fellowship Church will be sponsoring a family-friendly fundraiser for the MDTMT Track Team including games, a bouncy house, food, face painting, music, raffle baskets, and bake sale! My Daddy Taught Me That is a local non-profit who mentors the young people of our community.

Calling Bakers!

Can you bake one batch of your favorite sweet treat for the fundraiser? Accepting all cookies, brownies, and cupcakes to sell or whatever else you come up with!! We would ask to have your baked goods at St. Mark's by the morning of Friday, 7/25, so we can wrap everything up for the event.

Raffle Baskets Needed!

As a part of our fundraiser, St. Mark's RHT is also in need of folks to donate a basket of goods that can be part of our raffle to raise even more money for the MDTMT Track and Field Team. Are you on a ministry team that would be interested in putting together a basket? Or maybe you and/or your family can donate a basket? You choose the theme of the basket and we'll create the excitement for it!! Raffle baskets can be brought to church this Sunday, but at the latest Friday, 7/25!

Volunteers Needed!

The RHT is still in need of volunteers on Saturday to run games, serve food, and stay after 3pm to help clean up. Contact Debbie to get involved!

If you are volunteering during this event, please park on Chestnut St., Broad St., the small gravel lot across from the playground on Liberty St., or at Beth HaTephila!

Please contact Debbie Layne with questions - 828-412-1281 or laynedeb70@gmail.com

Sacred Stories: Christian Storytelling Workshop

July 27-August 24 @ 9:45am in the Fellowship Hall

Join Deacon Katie in a workshop that will explore the power of storytelling through our shared Christian perspective. We will dive into themes of identity, relationship, forgiveness, grace, service, and discipleship. Through small group discussions and creative writing prompts, we will share stories of what God has done, and continues to do in our lives. Everyone has a story to tell - Come share yours!

Churchwide Assembly

The 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly will be held July 28-August 2, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Every three years, voting members are elected from each synod of the Church, including Deacon Katie, and gather to do work on behalf of the whole church. This year the Assembly will elect a new Presiding Bishop and Secretary, hear reports and resolutions, consider and vote on constitutional changes, and adopt a budget. Please pray for Deacon Katie and the whole Churchwide Assembly as they travel and meet this week in Phoenix! Want to follow along? Check out the ELCA's Facebook or website for livestream and updates.

The Lord's Prayer

During the pandemic we used a chanted version of the Lord's Prayer during online worship. This summer the staff decided to bring it back! If you're not familiar with it, we made a practice video (thanks to Janet for the suggestion).

Choir Accompanist Wanted

The choir is looking for a keyboard player to help out during rehearsals (Thursdays at 7pm) and on Sunday mornings (twice per month). If you know someone who might be interested, please contact Cantor David for more details: cantordavid@stmarkslutheran.net, or call the church office. 

Mid-Year Statements

This Sunday your 2025 Mid-Year household contribution statements will be available to pick up in the commons. If you would prefer an emailed copy, please reach out to Danielle in the Church office. If you elected to receive an emailed copy of your 2024 Yearly Statement you should have received an email from Danielle with your statement. Note that these statements are primarily to double check that your contributions have been accurately recoded in the church office.

Benefit Recital Supporting Refugee Families

Saturday, August 9th @ 3pm

Gloria Sainio, a member at St. Mark's is hosting a benefit recital for refugee families at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on Saturday, August 9th. She will be accompanied by Eric Fricke. Free admission but donations welcome.

Weekly Schedule

Wednesday, July 23

9am - Property Day

2pm - Stewardship

Thursday, July 24

5pm - Prayer Team

Friday, July 25

10am - Archives Team

Saturday, July 26

11am-3pm - MDTMT Event

Sunday, July 27

8:30am - Worship

9:45am - Faith Formation

11am - Worship

Monday, July 28

10am - Faith & Fellowship (Zoom)

Tuesday, July 29

9am - Quilting

Wednesday, July 30

9am - Property Day

Worship Assistants, July 27th

Greeters:

8:30am – Dan & Mary Dudde; 11am - Robert Fowler, Dave Epley

Ushers: 

8:30am –  Walter Hitch, Ken Clark; 11am - Scott Baumann, TBD  

Altar Guild:

8:30am – Amy Zellers; 11am - Susan Van Tassel

Acolyte:

8:30am – Claire Niedenthal; 11am - Natalie Haynes

Crucifer:

11am – Christian Wikoff

Assisting Minister:

8:30am – Amy Zellers; 11am – Randy Warren

Reader:

8:30am – Anne Sites; 11am – Chuck Johnson 

Communion Assistant:

8:30am - Deacon Katie; 11am – Beth Korb

Live Stream:

Brant Niedenthal

Contact Information

Parish Administrator

admin@stmarkslutheran.net

Our Mission:

Making disciples by loving Christ,

growing in faith, serving all people

Our Vision:

Experiencing and sharing God's grace as an inclusive, intergenerational congregation through Worship, Outreach, Learning and Fellowship