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The ReMarks
March 25, 2026
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But this was very displeasing to Jonah, and he became angry. 2 He prayed to the Lord and said, “O Lord! Is not this what I said while I was still in my own country? That is why I fled to Tarshish at the beginning, for I knew that you are a gracious and merciful God, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from punishment. 3 And now, O Lord, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.” 4 And the Lord said, “Is it right for you to be angry?” 5 Then Jonah went out of the city and sat down east of the city and made a booth for himself there. He sat under it in the shade, waiting to see what would become of the city.
6 The Lord God appointed a bush and made it come up over Jonah, to give shade over his head, to save him from his discomfort, so Jonah was very happy about the bush. 7 But when dawn came up the next day, God appointed a worm that attacked the bush, so that it withered. 8 When the sun rose, God prepared a sultry east wind, and the sun beat down on the head of Jonah so that he was faint and asked that he might die. He said, “It is better for me to die than to live.”
Jonah Is Reproved
9 But God said to Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry about the bush?” And he said, “Yes, angry enough to die.” 10 Then the Lord said, “You are concerned about the bush, for which you did not labor and which you did not grow; it came into being in a night and perished in a night.
| | It's officially Spring. The time when the bees return, the flowers bloom, and the days get longer. We're only 4 days in, but we have a good feeling about this one. May sunny days and long walks in the park abound. | | Holy Week provides us the opportunity to journey with Jesus as he lives through his final days. It's an intense time of joy, betrayal and mourning, that leads to the most glorious day when we rejoice in Christ’s Resurrection on Easter! This Holy Week, we are offering the opportunity for you to walk and pray alongside Jesus using a Prayer Labyrinth. The Prayer Labyrinth will be set up in the Gymnasium on the Third Floor of the Education Building from March 29 - April 4. | | Opportunities for Service in Worship | | Are you looking for opportunities to fulfill the Methodist vow to fully participate in the ministries of the church by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness? The Worship Team and Altar Guild would love to hear from you. Members of these teams serve, prepare and provide support for Saint Mark as ushers, greeters, acolytes, crucifers, and Communion servers, and also help with other special services and events. If you are interested in exploring how you can help, please contact Russell McKinney, Worship Chair, or the Church office. No experience is necessary, training for tasks will be provided, and the time commitment is flexible. This is an excellent way to feel more engaged with the life and ministries of Saint Mark. If you can help, please let us know and we will contact you! | | This is the last week to order | |
The deadline to place Easter lily orders is April 1st. You can submit a paper order form to the church office, or you can complete your purchase request on our website.
| | We'll be handing out the first ever Church Culture awards at the Volunteer Luncheon on April 19th. We need your input to ensure that everyone is considered. Tell us who you think deserves one of these awards by clicking the button below! | | Wednesday Night Fellowship | | |
It's Dale's homemade lasagna for dinner this week. Come and relish in all the saucy goodness, but don't bother asking for the recipe - we've already tried!
The cost of dinner is $10 for those aged 60+ and $11 for those aged 36-59. Young Adults, ages 18-35, eat free.
Bible study, Handbells, and Vespers begin at 6:30. Choir rehearsal, at 7:30.
Email office@stmarkumc.org to RSVP.
March 25
Wade Hall
5:30 PM
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"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.
March 26
The Gathering Room (second floor of the Education Building)
7:00 PM
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Iron your slacks, and schedule that hair appointment because the wedding we've been hyping up all month is happening this Saturday!
Claim your spot to witness this holy matrimony by following this link.
When completing the RSVP form, type Church Member in the name box, then select any of the available slots.
We hope to see you there!
March 28
Dunwoody Nature Center
6:00-6:45 PM
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Join us as we celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem and begin our turn toward the cross. We will have our 9AM Service in the Chapel and our 11AM Service in the Sanctuary.
Our 11AM Service will begin at 10:55AM on the Terrace to Bless the Palms before we begin worship in the Sanctuary. 11AM Worship will feature dramatic elements and will include a dramatic and congregational reading of The Passion according to John.
In both services we will also welcome our Guest Preacher, Rev. Dr. Nita Crump.
March 29
Frances Winship Walters Chapel & the Sanctuary
9:00 AM & 10:55 AM
| | Deana's Retirement Celebration | | |
If you haven't already, today is your last chance to share the special moments you've captured with Deana from throughout the years.
You can upload photos using the button below, or you may send them directly to Eric Steverson.
A retirement celebration will take place in Wade Hall on Sunday, March 29, following the 11:00 AM service. Join us in giving Deana a jolly farewell!
March 29
Wade Hall
12:30 PM
| | Life South community blood drive | |
Life South Community Blood Centers will be returning to Saint Mark for another round of accepting blood donations. All donors will receive a recognition item and a free cholesterol screening.
Donors must be 16 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds, and show photo I.D. 16 year olds require written parental permission.
Sign up to donate at the button below
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March 29
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Parking lot between the Hadley and Saint Mark UMC
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Holy Wednesday
April 1, 2026
· 5:30PM Dinner
· 6:30PM Handbell Rehearsal
· 6:30PM Vespers
· 6:30PM Lenten Bible Study
· 7:30PM Choir Rehearsal
Maundy Thursday
April 2, 2026
· 6PM Spaghetti Dinner in Room 206 (Interactions Classroom)
· 7PM Maundy Thursday Service in the Chapel
Good Friday
April 3, 2026
· 7:30PM Good Friday Service in the Sanctuary
Easter Sunday
April 5, 2026
· 7AM Sunrise Service on the Terrace
· 8AM Continental Breakfast in the Parlor
· 9AM Service in the Sanctuary
· 10AM Easter Breakfast in Wade Hall
· 11AM Service in the Sanctuary
Second Sunday of Easter
April 12, 2026
· 10AM Service in the Sanctuay
· 11:15AM Potluck Lunch in Wade Hall
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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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Want something mentioned in the ReMarks?
Please submit the request to Office@stmarkumc.org one week before you would like it published in the ReMarks.
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Church Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9AM-5PM
Friday-Sunday: Closed
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