The ReMarks

July 9, 2025

Good morning Saint Mark! We hope you had a happy fourth of July. Here's what we have for you this week.

This Sunday is the 5th Sunday after Pentecost which focuses on how the church lives out its faith in the world. The 5th Sunday after Pentecost is rich in themes of freedom, transformation, justice, and community.

This Sunday, we will also begin a new sermon series, and Rev. Dr. Paula Lewis will be preaching her first sermon at Saint Mark, titled 'The Mission."

Matthew 28:16-20

Church News

Get Ready for a Sacred Shift

As part of renewing our legacy, the Sanctuary will undergo a season of renewal starting as early as July 28th. For about eight Sundays, we will worship together in Wade Hall, creating a cozy, spirit-filled environment during this season of renewal.

We would like to remind you that construction work is fluid and may often have delays. We have been informed that work may not start immediately on July 28th, but we will continue to keep you informed.

Pastor Charlotte shares what this means for our church and how we are preparing to move worship to Wade Hall beginning August 3rd in a Need to Know informational video now available for you to watch.

To stay updated, we have created a dedicated page on the Saint Mark website, Building Renewal Updates, where you can find the video, weekly updates, and all details in one place as we continue Renewing Our Legacy together.

Volunteer sign-up launches July 14th.

More Information

School Supply Drive

Mark your calendars and sharpen your pencils. Before we know it, school will be back, which means it's time for back-to-school supplies!!

This year, Saint Mark's school supply drive benefits Hope Hill Elementary School as well as the Atlanta Public School System. Through Sunday, July 27th, bring unopened school supply donations to the supply drop-off bins in the Narthex, or give supplies to Madi directly! Supplies will be donated on July 29th, just in time for the first day of school on August 1st! For a detailed list of supplies, click this link or scan the QR code on the flyer above.

More Shirts Have Arrived!

H L Waite, Julie Tootle, Nancy Alderman, Virginia Barlow, and Mitchell Foster your new Saint Mark t-shirts are waiting for you in the church office.

If you have placed an order, but haven't seen your name, don't worry! We're ordering the shirts in increments, all purchased shirts will be here soon! And if you have any questions, contact us.

Additionally, orders can still be placed through the online store.

A special message for Bill Cox who gave a gift to our Music Ministry in honor of Joel Black's Birthday. Thanks Bill!

Juniper Street: Complete Street Project

Please review the information online at MidtownATL.com/Juniper for the most complete details. If you have additional questions after reviewing the website, please e-mail Transportation@MidtownATL.com.

Upcoming Events

Join us in Welcoming Rev. Dr. Paula Lewis

Saint Mark is excited to welcome our new Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Paula Lewis, and her family! We invite you to join us for her first sermon on Sunday, July 13, 2025:

9:00 a.m. in The Chapel
11:00 a.m. in The Sanctuary

Following the 11:00 a.m. service, the Staff-Parish Relations Committee invites you to a Welcome Reception in Wade Hall at 12:15 p.m. Come share a warm Saint Mark welcome, enjoy light refreshments, and take a moment to greet Pastor Paula and her family as we begin this new chapter together.

All are welcome. Come for worship, stay for fellowship!

Evening Praise & Prayer

Join us on July 20th at 4PM in the Sanctuary for a service of scripture, prayer, and musical offerings from members of our Chancel Choir and other special guests. A reception will follow!

Concerns and Celebrations

Jimmy Scandrick and his family mourn the loss of his oldest brother, Marvin Darnell Scandrick, as he passed on July 5th, 2025. The funeral service will be at 11AM on Friday, July 11th, 2025, at Thornhill Funeral Home in East Point, Georgia.

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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Church Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9AM-5PM

Friday-Sunday: Closed