Re“Mark”able News - 21 January 2018

 Today's readings: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:6-14; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20​

Noticias Re"Mark"adas (anuncios espanol) ​

Together in Faith: Jesus said to Simon and his brother Andrew, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” And immediately they left their nets and followed him. Mark 1:17-18

A person once asked a friend, “When did you decide to follow Jesus?” And the friend answered, “This morning!” The decision to live the Christian life is ratified by the decisions we make each and every day. The decision to reach out in love and respect to our world and our sisters and brothers is a daily choice.

Bishop's Committee Parishioner Liaison: Every week there will be an assigned member of the Bishop's Committee to serve as a Parishioner Liaison. We encourage parishioners to seek out this assigned member whenever there is a suggestion, question or concern. The liaisons will bring all comments to the monthly meeting of the Bishop's Committee to be addressed as appropriate. This week’s Parishioner Liaison is John Ddamba

Bishop’s Visit: The Rt. Rev. Kirk Smith will be celebrating with us at St. Mark’s on February 4, 2018 for one bilingual service. He has a prepared presentation to share with the congregation that will be at 9 am in Knight Hall with special refreshments. He will be serving as celebrant at our 10 am service with a special treat for the children in attendance. He will also preside over confirmations and receptions. The loose offering for this day is traditionally designated for the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund and there will be envelopes available for additional donations to this fund.
Update 1/26/18 - the Bishop's visit has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.

Thrift Store: MarkDowns Thrift Store needs more volunteers! Shifts include every Thursday and Friday from 9 am– 1 pm and the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 9 am-12pm. Please contact Barb Haug or Kathy Cheatham for more information.

Upcoming Ministry Meetings:

• Bishop’s Committee: Tuesday, January 23, 2017, 7 pm, Conference Room
• Ministry Council (all ministry leaders): Tuesday, February 6, 7 pm
• Daughters of the King: February 7, 2017, 11 am
• ECW & M: February 11, 2017, 11:15 am, Knight Hall
• Altar Guild: February 17, 10 am

Mark Your Calendars:

• Dressed to a Tea Party, Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 1:30-4:30 pm (fashion show, tea party, silent auction, raffle and Uptown Angels performance) 
• Bishop Kirk Smith Visit, Sunday, February 4, 2018; special presentation in Knight Hall at 9 am; bilingual service with confirmation and receptions at 10 am
• Shrove Tuesday, February 13th from 5 pm—8 pm in Knight Hall; tickets on sale soon
• Ash Wednesday, February 14th, Imposition of Ashes: 10 am and 7 pm
• Stations of the Cross (during Lent)
  • Wednesdays at 10 am plus Christian Education at 11 am
  • Wednesdays at 6 pm with Soup Supper plus Christian Education

Junior Warden Schedule: Our Junior Warden, Bob Cheatham, will be keeping regularly scheduled hours at the office: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 8-10 am performing various maintenance duties; also every Friday from 7 am-11 am performing beautification, and property maintenance. If you have questions, comments or just want to help out, please call Bob Cheatham at 602-568-2701. 

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