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?

Join us for our Lenten sermon series that begins on February 22, "Heart to Heart Talks."

February 22: "Not Today, Satan" (Matthew 4:1-11)

March 1: "Hush, Hush" (John 3:1-17)

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)

As part of our mutual preparation for the sacrament of Holy Communion, you are invited to donate canned and dry foods to St. Mark's Food Bank every 1st Sunday.

Sunday, March 1, 2026 is Communion Sunday!

Please bring pop-top cans of soup and/or fruit!

Collection tubs located just outside the Sanctuary.

"For I was hungry and you gave me food..." Matthew 25:35

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, 2/18

Ham & Swiss or Pimento Cheese Sliders, Potato Soup, Salad Bar, and Peach Cobbler

Embracing the Uncertain

A Bible Study for Unsteady Times

Led by Rev. Tommy Ward

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. February 25 – March 25

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.

Building Holy Habits into a Rule of Life

Led by Rev. Martha Touchton and Friends

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. February 25 – March 25

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.

SAGES News

The Sages will be going to The Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Restaurant on Monday, February 23. The bus will leave at 10:00 AM. 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.

Thanks to all the teams who are now delivering communion to our homebound friends.

Missions Updates

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!!

Underwear Drive for Reeves Rogers

Thank you to everyone who donated to our underwear drive! We received 217 pairs of underwear to give to our partnership school.

Project Transformation Seeking Regional Program Coordinators

Project Transformation Tennessee (PT) seeks Regional Program Coordinators to strengthen local support of program offerings. Staff in this role will connect with and support the college-age young adults, children, and churches who are active in PT’s programs to ensure the highest-quality experience possible. This role is part-time from August to April and full-time from May to July. To read the full job description, click here.  

Hidden in Plain Sight: Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness

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.