Heart to Heart Talks

We remember the important heart-to-heart talks in our lives, whether a dashboard confessional between parent and child, a wee-hours dialogue with a friend, or a life-changing FaceTime with someone we love. This series explores conversations with Jesus in the gospels. As people come seeking answers to their deepest questions, or making claims about their faith, or wondering who he is, Jesus engages, challenges, and exhorts. What would we ask Jesus if we could meet him? And how might he answer us?

March 8: "Well, Actually" (John 4:5-42)

March 15: "So Many Questions" (John 9:1-41)

March 22: "Too Little, Too Late" (John 11:1-45)

March 29: "The Truth Hearts" (Matthew 26:14-35)

April 5: "Spread the Word" (John 20:1-18)

Food, Fellowship, Faith,

and Fun for All Ages!

Featuring food preparation and service by

THE SWEET ADDICTION catering and

St. Mark’s United Methodist Men.

WNT Menu, 3/11

BBQ Pork Sandwiches with Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, French Fries, Salad Bar, and Banana Pudding

Adult Lenten Options, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., February 25 - March 25

Embracing the Uncertain

A Bible Study for Unsteady Times

Led by Rev. Tommy Ward

Just turning on the news lets us know we are living in uncertain times.  In Embracing the Uncertain, Magrey deVega invites readers to engage and wrestle with life’s uncertainties, not ignore them. Each lesson will consider a story of Jesus’ life and ministry that points us forward to the cross and shows us how to follow Jesus with courage, hope, and obedience.

February 25: The Uncertainty of Faith (Mark 9:14-29)

March 4: The Uncertainty of Forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-22)

March 11: The Uncertainty of Worry (Luke 12:1-34)

March 18: The Uncertainty of Mortality (John 11:1-44)

March 25: Class Choice: The Uncertainty of Surrender (Luke 19:1-10) or Obedience (Matthew 26:36-46

Building Holy Habits into a Rule of Life

Led by Rev. Martha Touchton and Friends

We are the product of our habits! Spiritual habits enable us to walk closer God and lead us to grow deeper in our relationship with God and others. Holy Habits help us orient our lives toward being disciples of Jesus Christ every day. We’ll consider how we can expand and enhance these habits as adults and help them be built into the lives of our youth, children, and families.

Feb 25:    John Wesley’s Three Simple Rules and Fasting – Rev. Martha Touchton

March 4:   A Life Grounded in Scripture – Rev. Mike Waldrop

March 11: A Life Fed by Worship and Gratitude – Becky Waldrop

March 18: A Life Connected to God thru Prayer – Rev. Dr. Jim Clardy and Josh Brown

March 25: A Life of Faith in Action – Rev. Martha Touchton

SAGES News

The Sages enjoyed a wonderful trip to The Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Restaurant on Monday, February 23. Seventeen persons attended.

The Sages Ministry Team will meet at 9:30 AM on March 9 in Room 503-505.

The Sages will be going to the Busy Bee in Lascassas on March 23. The bus leaves 11:00 AM. Only 15 reservations are available. Please make your reservations in the gathering room or the church office. Look for the book!

And remember, each Monday SAGES deliver the Sunday altar flowers to our homebound and nursing home residents.

Our Communion Teams are always enjoying their visits with our shut-ins on the first Sunday of the month.

Missions Updates

Hidden in Plain Sight: Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness - UMM Breakfast & Meeting on March 7

Join the St. Mark's United Methodist Men's group in the banquet room for a hearty breakfast at 7:30 AM and a devotional at 8:00 AM.

Many children in our own community come to school each day carrying more than backpacks—they carry uncertainty about where they will sleep, eat, or feel safe. Under the McKinney-Vento Act, students experiencing homelessness have the right to stability and support in their education. The ATLAS / Homeless Education Program works quietly and compassionately to meet these students’ academic, emotional, and basic needs so they can focus on learning and growing. Join us for an informative and hopeful presentation to learn how our community can make a meaningful difference in the lives of these children.

The presenter will be Jessica Johnson - ATLAS Liaison for the Rutherford County Schools. 

Disaster Team Updates

Trinity United Methodist Church - Murfreesboro, TN - 2/6/26

The snow and ice storms that hit in January of 2026 left damage all over Middle Tennessee, including Murfreesboro.  On February 6, 2026, St. Mark’s Disaster Team responded to Trinity United Methodist Church where they had several large branches that fell on their church building and in their yard. The Disaster Team cut the branches and helped some members of the church haul the debris to the street to be picked up. (See attached page for before and after pictures.)

On February 23, 2026, the Disaster Team received a card from Trinity UMC expressing their thanks for clearing the branches and property and helping them to save money.

Madison Creek Subdivision - Goodlettsville, TN - 2/9/26-2/11/26

On February 9-11, 2026, the Disaster Team responded to Goodlettsville, Tennessee which is located in Sumner and Davidson County where they also sustained a lot of damage from the ice storm in January. The Disaster team cleared trees and property for eight residences in the Madison Creek subdivision. (See attached page for pictures.)

Furniture Ministry Request

We are currently experiencing a decrease in donations for the St. Mark’s

Furniture Ministry. If you have any gently used furniture (couches, beds, chest of drawers/dressers, kitchen table & chairs, etc.) that you would like to donate, please contact Karen Alexander at (615) 707-3166 and text pictures of the furniture. Thank you!!