The ReMarks

October 29, 2025

There was a pastor who once lost their place in the worship service and accidentally skipped straight to the closing hymn. The choir looked panicked, the ushers looked thrilled, and the congregation looked like they’d just won the liturgical lottery.

We hope you enjoyed reading that one as much as we enjoyed writing it!

Jokes a side, we're beginning a new sermon series on stewardship! This series explores how caring for our community, showing up for one another, and sharing our gifts are all part of what it means to be a good steward.

James 1:17 & John 3:16

Church News

Daylight Saving Time ends

This is your reminder to set your clock back an hour as Daylight Saving Time ends on November 2!

We won't judge you if you show up to service an hour early on Sunday, but we will know that maybe you didn't read the ReMarks.

The choice is yours!

Upcoming Events

Wednesday Night Growth

Breakfast for Dinner at 5:30PM which will include pancakes, sausage, bacon, hash brown casserole, and quiche, fresh fruit and Krispy Kreme donuts for dessert. Yum!

Vespers at 6:30PM

Handbell Rehearsal at 6:30PM

Instead of a Wednesday Night Study we'll be having a Wednesday Night Activity this week: Chrismon Making!
What are Chrismons? Chrismons ("Christ monograms”) are Christian symbols often used on an evergreen tree during the Christmas season. They represent the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Join us after dinner to help make Chrismons for our Advent season.

Chancel Choir Rehearsal at 7:30PM

For dinner reservations, please email the Church Office or complete the Attendance Form

The cost of dinner is $10 for those aged 60+ and $11 for those aged 36-59. Young Adults, ages 18-35, receive a complimentary meal paid for by the Young Adult Ministry budget.

The Saint Mark Saints of Oakland Tour

The Saint Mark Saints of Oakland Tour is happening this Saturday, November 1st at 10:30am.

This 90 minute walking tour of Oakland Cemetery will given by Bill Sanders, and will feature former Saint Mark members that are now "residents" of Oakland Cemetery.

The tour is limited to 10 participants. Reservations are required.

Contact Bill Sanders to reserve your spot today!

November 01

10:30AM

Oakland Cemetery

All Saints Sunday

We will be honoring those who are no longer with us on November 2nd during our All Saints Sunday Service.

If someone you knew passed away between now and last November, bring a photo of them to the 11am Service. We'll line the window sills of the Sanctuary with pictures of our dearly departed.

If you would like their name mentioned from the pulpit that morning, please complete this form.

Saint Mark Building Tour

Whether you're a local history enthusiast or a longtime member of our congregation, you're invited to the special guided tour of Saint Mark. This tour will also be led by Bill Sanders (we love you Bill!) and is a follow-up to the DeKalb History Center’s recent lecture on architect Willis F. Denny, whose vision shaped our Sanctuary in 1902.

You’ll hear the story behind our twelve Franz Meyer stained-glass windows, original Sanctuary furnishings, and the serene Francis Winship Walters Chapel, built in 1947.

This event is open to the public as well as Saint Mark members. Attend and rediscover the beauty of our church home through the lens of legacy, faith, art, and architecture.

November 06

11:00am - 1:00pm

RSVP

Blessing of the Animals

Blessing of the Animals is less than two weeks away!

If you have a furry, scaly, and feathery friend - bring them to Saint Mark to receive a blessing from our clergy.

Don't miss this once a year event!

November 08

10:00am

Terrace

Charge Conference

Saint Mark United Methodist Church

November 10

More details coming soon.

Special Thanks

Thank you to Robert L. Manning for your gift in honor of Mrs. Kathleen M. Edelman.

Your generosity keeps Saint Mark in operation.

Thank you.

Thank you to Roger Brown for you gift in memory of your daughter, Kelly.

Your contribution ensures that the those who enter into this sacred space have light to see and warmth to rest in.

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

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.

Church Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9AM-5PM

Friday-Sunday: Closed