The ReMarks

April 22, 2026

From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view;[a] even though we once knew Christ from a human point of view,[b] we no longer know him in that way. 17 So if anyone is in Christ, there[c] is a new creation: everything old has passed away; look, new things have come into being![d] 18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself,[e] not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us. 20 So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ: be reconciled to God.

It's a wonderful coincidence that today's newsletter features plant life in the palms of a human hands. Why? Because today is Earth Day!

How are you making God's gift a more verdant and thriving planet? If you're not, use today to come up with a few simple practices. Small changes can make a big difference, especially when many people are making them.

Church News

Best coffee to most valuable, outstanding volunteers were named

We celebrated the people who help make Saint Mark a more verdant and thriving place at the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon this past Sunday. Thank you again to everyone who volunteers their time and energy to help make ministry happen here!

Road Closure

5th Street and Juniper Street

800 Juniper Street NE and 66 Peachtree Street NW are closed due to sewer mainline work. Work is expected to last approximately six weeks. Entrance into the parking garage can still happen if you're coming from Peachtree Street, but not from Juniper Street.

Updated Clothing Closet Requests

It may not feel like theres no need for winter apparel, but that's just because mother nature hasn't gotten the memo that it's Spring. We promise we'll be done with the 40-degree mornings... eventually. Until then, help us fill the clothing closet with what the community will need when things finally do warm up around here.

Underwear - sizes L, XL, XXL (boxers not "tightie whities")
Shorts - Large up to XXXL
Shoes - sizes 10 through 14
Body wipes
Old wash cloths and towels
No women's clothing

We hope you'll consider making a donation, and thank you to those who already have!

Upcoming Events

Wednesday Night Fellowship

What's good no matter the temperature outside? BBQ!

Swing by Wade Hall this Wednesday for some finger lickin' good cuts of meat, and a non-traditional Wednesday night study. What makes it non-traditional? We're having a "Stump the Pastor" night. Charlotte will be answering your questions about life, faith, and whatever else you throw at her. You've got all morning and afternoon to come up with some good ones!

The cost of supper is $10 for those aged 60+ and $11 for those aged 36-59. Young Adults, ages 18-35, eat free.

Handbells and Vespers begin at 6:30. Choir rehearsal, at 7:30.

Email office@stmarkumc.org to RSVP.

April 22

Wade Hall

5:30 PM

Crystal Meth Anonymous

Multi-colored silhouettes of people which speech bubbles over their head

"Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction to crystal meth."

**Adapted with permission of the Grapevine of Alcoholics Anonymous.

This fellowship meets every Thursday.

April 23

The Gathering Room (second floor of the Education Building)

7:00 PM

The Gospel

According to Flamy Grant

Flamy Grant in front of a purple and gold background

It's the week of the performance, and we're stoked to see Flamy Grant in the flesh! With a voice shaped by the church and a story shaped by survival, Flamy sings songs that tell the truth, the hard truth, the funny truth, and the liberating truth. Raised in Christian music and now performing in drag, Flamy brings together faith, queerness, grief, joy, and hope in ways that are both disarming and deeply familiar.

Presented by Free Mom Hugs and St. Luke Lutheran Church, The Gospel According to Flamy invites you to come exactly as you are and experience a night rooted in honesty, courage, and joy.

April 24

St. Luke Lutheran Church

7:00 PM

Tickets

Chat for Change

A medical professional next to open medical kits

Chat for Change is a student-run organization that hosts monthly open clinics where medical professionals and mobile clinics serve the midtown Atlanta population. The initiative provides accessibility to medicine by providing professional nurses to answer questions and educate the community.

May 02

Wade Hall

10:30 AM

Saint Mark Prayer Ministry

Click on the link and head over to the Saint Mark Prayer Ministry page. Please surround these people and their family and friends with your prayers and love.

https://www.stmarkumc.org/prayer-ministry

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Please submit the request to Office@stmarkumc.org one week before you would like it published in the ReMarks.

Church Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9AM-5PM

Friday-Sunday: Closed