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"The Messenger" Online Newsletter

June 19, 2025

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Vote: The Five Favorite Hymns of St. Mark's  

On Sunday, July 6, our worship will feature The Five Favorite Hymns of St. Mark’s—chosen by you!


We’re inviting everyone to vote for up to three of your favorite hymns. The five most popular selections will be sung in worship that day.


You can vote by:

  • Clicking here!
  • Filling out the insert in this Sunday’s bulletin


Help shape a joyful, music-filled morning by sharing the hymns that mean the most to you! Voting ends soon—don’t miss your chance to sing your favorites with us.
Vote for your favorite hymns here!

Faithful Summer Giving Keeps St. Mark’s Going Strong

At St. Mark’s, our mission, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ, continues in many ways through every season. Even in the slower pace of summer, ministry doesn’t take a break—worship services, youth programs, mission outreach, and care for our community all continue.


While many of us are traveling or adjusting to new routines, summer often brings a dip in attendance and giving. Yet the financial needs of the church—like funding vital ministries and missions, maintaining our building, and supporting staff — remain steady.


That’s why regular giving during these months is so important in support of our mission. Perhaps one of the safest and most convenient ways to make both one time and recurring payments while you’re away is by creating an account in our electronic payment system. Attached are simple instructions for how to set-up your personal account. In addition, I have attached a document that outlines the many flexible ways at St. Mark’s you may share your financial gifts. If you have specific questions about what may work best for your specific situation, please contact Buddy Howell in the church office.


Your continued generosity helps St. Mark’s remain a steady, welcoming presence of faith and service in our community. Thank you for all the ways you help support the life, mission, and ministry of our church!
How to Create a Giving Account
Giving Information for New Members

St. Mark's Preschool Has Fall Openings!

St. Mark’s Preschool and Parents Day out (PDO) has openings available for enrollment in the 2025-2026 school year. Please help us share this news!



At St. Mark’s Preschool and PDO, we believe each child should have the opportunity to develop emotionally, socially, physically, faithfully, and intellectually to his or her fullest potential. We encourage each child to experience the joys of learning and growing.


Our purpose is to provide activities that meet the developmental needs of each child and offer a Christian atmosphere for group interaction and individual growth. We believe each child is special and prayerfully respect the trust families place in us to partner with them in their child’s development.


St. Mark’s Preschool and PDO, a ministry of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, enjoys a long tradition of providing the most nurturing care available for young children and their families. We share our faith as we love them, impart Christ-like attitudes and values, enjoy weekly chapel services using Godly Play, celebrate the Christian holidays, and offer daily thanks to God in prayer.


St. Mark’s Preschool and PDO offers classes for children ages one to five years old. Tuition varies based on class frequency.  For more information, visit St. Mark's Preschool and PDO.  


You are invited to explore St. Mark’s Preschool and Parents’ Day Out! We would love to meet you and your child, take you on a tour of our facilities, and tell you more about all the good things happening at St. mark’s Preschool. Please let us know when you would like to visit in person by calling (615) 895-1803 or emailing preschool@stmarkstn.org.


If you have a location or business where we could advertise St. Mark’s Preschool or drop of brochures, please let Director Samantha Daniel know at preschool@stmarkstn.org.  
St. Mark's Preschool Brochure
 

Flower Dates Available


The flowers on the altar each Sunday are available to be sponsored in honor of in memory of loved ones. To reserve a date, please call the church office or sign up on the Flower Calendar at the receptionist desk in the church office.


Each bouquet (there are two per Sunday) is $30 which can be paid by placing a check in the offering plate with "Flowers" on the memo line or contacting the church office for other arrangements.


The next available Sundays are:

July 13 (one or both bouquets)

August 10 (one or both bouquets)

August 17 (one bouquet)

August 24 (one or both bouquets)



Several more 2025 dates are available. Call the church office at 615-893-3455 for more information.
 

Upcoming Calendar


Wednesday, June 18

3:00 p.m. Youth Service Project and Dinner - Van 2018

3:30 p.m. Chair Yoga - RM 1203

5:00 p.m. VBS Decorating - meet in Narthex

6:00 p.m. The Books of Faith: Mark - Banquet Hall

6:00 p.m. Youth VBS Training - Youth Center

7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir - RM 1119


Thursday, June 19

Summer Fun - Preschool

10:30 a.m. Knitting - RM 503/505

5:00 p.m. VBS Decorating - meet in Narthex

6:30 p.m. ACOA Meeting - RM 503/505

6:00 p.m. MTCS Meeting - RM 405


Friday, June 20

Church Office Closed

11:00 a.m. Bible Study - RM 503/505


Saturday, June 21

8:30 a.m. AA Group - RM 503/505

9:00 a.m. VBS Decorating - meet in Narthex


Sunday, June 22

9:15 a.m. Christian Education

10:30 a.m. Worship, VBS Dedication - Sanctuary

11:30 a.m. Birthday Buddies - Narthex

11:30 a.m. Children's Choir Rehearsal - Music Room 1117

3:00 p.m. VBS Decorating - meet in Narthex

4:00 p.m. Bible Study - RM 1203

5:00 p.m. Youth Bowling at Strike and Spare - Van 2018


Monday, June 23

8:45 a.m. Vacation Bible School

5:30 p.m. Big Book Group - RM 1203


Tuesday, June 24

Summer Fun - Preschool

8:45 a.m. Vacation Bible School

9:30 a.m. Note Writers - RM 506

2:00 p.m. Staff Meeting - RM 503/505


Wednesday, June 25

8:45 a.m. Vacation Bible School

11:30 a.m. Preschool Interest Meeting - RM 405

3:30 p.m. Chair Yoga - RM 1203

6:00 p.m. The Books of Faith: Mark - RM 1203


Thursday, June 26

Summer Fun - Preschool

8:45 a.m. Vacation Bible School

10:30 a.m. Knitting - RM 506

1:30 p.m. Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group - RM 506

5:00 p.m. VBS Pit Stop Party - Preschool Circle/Kitchen/Banquet Hall/Gym/Playground

6:30 p.m. ACOA Meeting - RM 503/505


Friday, June 27

Church Office Closed

11:00 a.m. Bible Study - RM 503/505

3:00 p.m. Bolling Rehearsal Dinner - Banquet Hall/Narthex/Sanctuary


Saturday, June 28

8:30 a.m. AA Group - RM 503/505

11:00 a.m. Cub Scouts BBQ Party - Field

5:00 p.m. Bolling Wedding Ceremony - Sanctuary/Youth Center/RM 501/Choir Room/Narthex

5:00 p.m. Chancel Choir End of Year Party - the Murphy's


Sunday, June 29

9:15 a.m. Church-wide Brunch

10:30 a.m. Worship, End of VBS Report - Sanctuary

11:30 a.m. Children's Choir Rehearsal - Music Room 1117

4:00 p.m. Bible Study - RM 1203

5:00 p.m. Youth Dinner and Games at Main Event - Van 2018


Monday, June 30

10:00 a.m. Watercolor Class - Banquet Hall

5:30 p.m. Big Book Group - RM 503/505


Tuesday, July 1

9:30 a.m. Note Writers - RM 506

10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting - RM 503/505


Wednesday, July 2

3:30 p.m. Chair Yoga - RM 1203
 
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