NEWS & EVENTS
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FAITH AND SCIENCE DISCUSSION
Our discussions on Faith and Science are focused primarily on religion through the eyes of well-known scientists and theologians who understand that our faith can be informed by science rather than conflict with it. We use various tools such as audio and video clips and articles focused on these scientists to create the basis for discussion. We think you’ll find these discussions interesting and useful.
Our next discussion on Faith and Science will be on Thursday, November 21st in the conference room at 7:00 p.m. If you have any questions about this, contact Stan Suther at ssuther@yahoo.com or 704-877-2375.
Our discussions on Faith and Science are focused primarily on religion through the eyes of well-known scientists and theologians who understand that our faith can be informed by science rather than conflict with it. We use various tools such as audio and video clips and articles focused on these scientists to create the basis for discussion. We think you’ll find these discussions interesting and useful.
Our next discussion on Faith and Science will be on Thursday, November 21st in the conference room at 7:00 p.m. If you have any questions about this, contact Stan Suther at ssuther@yahoo.com or 704-877-2375.
FOOD FOR DAYS
We still have children in our school system that don’t have food for the weekend. This problem is not going away. The Iredell School system and Mooresville Graded School District have at least 400 children who are considered homeless. (That means no permanent address). We have one school with over 30 students on a waiting list due to no sponsor.
St. Mark’s has generously supported 67 children out of 75 – 100 that attend Park View Elementary School. Social Ministry depends on the caring hearts of our congregation to support Food for Days, Backpack Ministry.
Cost for one child for the school year is $250.00 or any amount your heart dictates. Please indicate Food for Days on your check and envelope.
We still have children in our school system that don’t have food for the weekend. This problem is not going away. The Iredell School system and Mooresville Graded School District have at least 400 children who are considered homeless. (That means no permanent address). We have one school with over 30 students on a waiting list due to no sponsor.
St. Mark’s has generously supported 67 children out of 75 – 100 that attend Park View Elementary School. Social Ministry depends on the caring hearts of our congregation to support Food for Days, Backpack Ministry.
Cost for one child for the school year is $250.00 or any amount your heart dictates. Please indicate Food for Days on your check and envelope.
2019 GREEK PASTRY SALE
Our friends at St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church sent an invitation to purchase their yummy pastries. They have delicious, mouth watering Baklava ( original family Greek recipe), Paximadia (best ever biscotti) that goes well with a cup of coffee or tea anytime, Finikia (amazing cookies dipped in honey), Kouribiethes(wedding cookies) that is the perfect dessert at the end of a fabulous meal, Koulourakia, (butter tea cookies) impress unexpected company for brunch when you bring these to the table. And the Toffee...try having just one piece. Bet you can't. YUMMY! AND, these pastries make great Christmas Gifts! So Order by December 1, Sunday. Here is your link..... And don't forget to share this post. Here is your link…
www.GreekPastries.Org
Our friends at St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church sent an invitation to purchase their yummy pastries. They have delicious, mouth watering Baklava ( original family Greek recipe), Paximadia (best ever biscotti) that goes well with a cup of coffee or tea anytime, Finikia (amazing cookies dipped in honey), Kouribiethes(wedding cookies) that is the perfect dessert at the end of a fabulous meal, Koulourakia, (butter tea cookies) impress unexpected company for brunch when you bring these to the table. And the Toffee...try having just one piece. Bet you can't. YUMMY! AND, these pastries make great Christmas Gifts! So Order by December 1, Sunday. Here is your link..... And don't forget to share this post. Here is your link…
www.GreekPastries.Org
HANDS ON – will continue meeting each Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in the Adult I classroom in the FLC. Everyone is welcome to join us, no skills required.
During November we will hold a drive for Living Waters Lutheran Church in Cherokee:
Socks in the Sanctuary
(Packaged Socks for men, women and children)
Stockings in the Pew
(Christmas Stockings for children)
St. Mark’s Saints . . . soup would be good too!
Canned Soup (any variety)
Please leave any donations in your pew and they will be collected each week. Contact Shelby Westmoreland, 704-662-4630; shelbyw1952@gmail.com if you have any questions or ideas to share.
During November we will hold a drive for Living Waters Lutheran Church in Cherokee:
Socks in the Sanctuary
(Packaged Socks for men, women and children)
Stockings in the Pew
(Christmas Stockings for children)
St. Mark’s Saints . . . soup would be good too!
Canned Soup (any variety)
Please leave any donations in your pew and they will be collected each week. Contact Shelby Westmoreland, 704-662-4630; shelbyw1952@gmail.com if you have any questions or ideas to share.
TRUNK OR TREAT FALL FESTIVAL
See photos of this year's Trunk or Treat Festival in the Gallery
See photos of this year's Trunk or Treat Festival in the Gallery
GIVING IS EASIER THAN EVER
St. Mark’s is making it easier and more convenient to give! We have partnered with the ECLA and the Tithe.ly platform to provide our members with new ways to make electronic contributions from your checking or credit card account. Members and guests can now make instant contributions using:
· The Tithe.ly App: Available in the Apple App Store or Google Play, search for ‘Tithe.ly’
· The St. Mark’s Website: Go to www.saintmarkslutheran.com, click on the ‘Giving’ link, and click the Give To St. Mark’s button
· The St. Mark’s App: Click the ‘More’ menu and select the ‘Offering’ link
On the Tithe.ly form, simply search for ‘St. Mark’, select our church, then enter your account information or set up a Tithe.ly account to make future payments easier. You can make a single contribution or set up a recurring contribution, and you can also indicate the desired fund for your contribution.
Giving to St. Mark’s has never been easier! If you have questions or need any assistance, please send an email commtech@saintmarkslutheran.com.
St. Mark’s is making it easier and more convenient to give! We have partnered with the ECLA and the Tithe.ly platform to provide our members with new ways to make electronic contributions from your checking or credit card account. Members and guests can now make instant contributions using:
· The Tithe.ly App: Available in the Apple App Store or Google Play, search for ‘Tithe.ly’
· The St. Mark’s Website: Go to www.saintmarkslutheran.com, click on the ‘Giving’ link, and click the Give To St. Mark’s button
· The St. Mark’s App: Click the ‘More’ menu and select the ‘Offering’ link
On the Tithe.ly form, simply search for ‘St. Mark’, select our church, then enter your account information or set up a Tithe.ly account to make future payments easier. You can make a single contribution or set up a recurring contribution, and you can also indicate the desired fund for your contribution.
Giving to St. Mark’s has never been easier! If you have questions or need any assistance, please send an email commtech@saintmarkslutheran.com.
SMALL GROUP- FAITH AND SCIENCE
Our first Faith & Science discussion met recently with the attendees finding much to discuss. These meetings are focused on faith from the perspective of those who have a firm grasp of science and theology. If you have ever wondered how to view the various parts of the Bible that don't seem to hold up well in a literal interpretation, understand that you are not alone, and many experts, including scientists and theologians have developed clarity in how to interpret the Bible. Our Faith and Science discussions will provide lots of resources from these experts and allow the group to toss around the ideas in an open and non-judgemental way.
We will plan to have these discussions approximately once per month. Future meetings will be announced.
Here are links to three short videos that we used as the basis for discussion:
Dr. Francis Collins- Head of the National Insitutes of Health and leader of the Human Genome Project- Pointers to God https://www.youtube.com/watch…
Br. Guy Consolmagno- Director of the Vatican Observatory- The Pope's Astronomer- https://www.youtube.com/watch…
Rev. Dr. Brian Peterson- Professor of New Testament, Lenoir Rhyne University- Faith and Science: What Does This Mean? https://www.youtube.com/watch…
Our first Faith & Science discussion met recently with the attendees finding much to discuss. These meetings are focused on faith from the perspective of those who have a firm grasp of science and theology. If you have ever wondered how to view the various parts of the Bible that don't seem to hold up well in a literal interpretation, understand that you are not alone, and many experts, including scientists and theologians have developed clarity in how to interpret the Bible. Our Faith and Science discussions will provide lots of resources from these experts and allow the group to toss around the ideas in an open and non-judgemental way.
We will plan to have these discussions approximately once per month. Future meetings will be announced.
Here are links to three short videos that we used as the basis for discussion:
Dr. Francis Collins- Head of the National Insitutes of Health and leader of the Human Genome Project- Pointers to God https://www.youtube.com/watch…
Br. Guy Consolmagno- Director of the Vatican Observatory- The Pope's Astronomer- https://www.youtube.com/watch…
Rev. Dr. Brian Peterson- Professor of New Testament, Lenoir Rhyne University- Faith and Science: What Does This Mean? https://www.youtube.com/watch…
YOUR OFFERING AT WORK- ELCA MISSION SUPPORT
See an excellent video from ELCA at the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/187143831305203/posts/2651818028171092/
See an excellent video from ELCA at the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/187143831305203/posts/2651818028171092/
GOD'S WORK. OUR HANDS
GWOH 2019 was a great success with over 150 members of the St. Mark's family participating in the various tasks which included landscaping, painting, cleaning, properly disposing of outdated medicines, and baking goodies for delivery to our police and fire departments.
Charities we supported include:
Mooresville Soup Kitchen Serenity House
Health Reach Community Center Mooresville Christian Mission
The Dove House HOMe of Mooresville
We will shortly have many photos of the day in our gallery.
GWOH 2019 was a great success with over 150 members of the St. Mark's family participating in the various tasks which included landscaping, painting, cleaning, properly disposing of outdated medicines, and baking goodies for delivery to our police and fire departments.
Charities we supported include:
Mooresville Soup Kitchen Serenity House
Health Reach Community Center Mooresville Christian Mission
The Dove House HOMe of Mooresville
We will shortly have many photos of the day in our gallery.
BIBLE STUDY WITH PASTOR DAVE
Wednesday Bible Study, 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Dave, September - November. You are welcome to attend. Bring your Bible to the "Conference Room" on the main floor of St. Mark's, just past the offices. This class will begin with 1 Thessalonians and continue from there in the New Testament. Scholars date 1 Thessalonians back to 43-50 AD. As such, it is the earliest letter from Paul, and the may be the oldest writing we have from the early church. Thessalonica was the capital city of the Roman province of Macedonia, and is currently a port city in Northeast Greece.
Wednesday Bible Study, 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Dave, September - November. You are welcome to attend. Bring your Bible to the "Conference Room" on the main floor of St. Mark's, just past the offices. This class will begin with 1 Thessalonians and continue from there in the New Testament. Scholars date 1 Thessalonians back to 43-50 AD. As such, it is the earliest letter from Paul, and the may be the oldest writing we have from the early church. Thessalonica was the capital city of the Roman province of Macedonia, and is currently a port city in Northeast Greece.
2019-20 CHILDREN, YOUTH, & FAMILY MINISTRIES
Families can look forward to the following schedule of activities through Memorial Day, ending the week of May 24th:
Sunday Mornings 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Families can look forward to the following schedule of activities through Memorial Day, ending the week of May 24th:
Sunday Mornings 9:45-10:45 a.m.
- FROLIC NURSERY for kids ages 0-2
- FROLIC FAMILY CLASS for kids ages 2-3 with parent(s)
- WHIRL SUNDAY SCHOOL for kids ages 4 through Grade 6
- CONFIRMATION CLASS for students in Grades 7-8
- PARENTING TOPICS for parents of age 0 through Grade 12
- XP3 YOUTH GROUP for students in Grades 6-12
- We’re excited to introduce the ORANGE CURRICULUM to this ministry!
- 252 KIDS for students in Grades 1-5
- We’re excited to introduce the ORANGE CURRICULUM to this ministry!
- ADULT SMALL GROUP for parents and adults (6:00-7:00 p.m.)
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM PRESIDING BISHOP ELIZABETH EATON
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton shares what it means to be called, "For such a time as this," in her 2019 message to ELCA Synod Assemblies. Download: http://bit.ly/SynodAssembly2019
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton shares what it means to be called, "For such a time as this," in her 2019 message to ELCA Synod Assemblies. Download: http://bit.ly/SynodAssembly2019
FOOD FOR DAYS
Let’s get a JUMP START on supporting our Backpack children at Park View School! It seems school just got out, but the 2019-20 school year will be starting on August 6th.
The need is as great or greater than nine years ago when the program began. Social ministry depends on the caring hearts of our congregation to support FOOD FOR DAYS MINISTRY and other programs that we support. We have heard many stories of how the children depend on this food to get through the weekend. This problem is not going away. In Iredell County we have over 400 students that have NO ADDRESS.
COST FOR ONE CHILD FOR SCHOOL YEAR $250.00 OR ANY AMOUNT YOUR HEART DICTATES
Please keep this ministry in your hearts and minds and pray for these children and the children all over the nation that need assistance. You may use a pew envelop indicating FOOD FOR DAYS on the envelope.
Let’s get a JUMP START on supporting our Backpack children at Park View School! It seems school just got out, but the 2019-20 school year will be starting on August 6th.
The need is as great or greater than nine years ago when the program began. Social ministry depends on the caring hearts of our congregation to support FOOD FOR DAYS MINISTRY and other programs that we support. We have heard many stories of how the children depend on this food to get through the weekend. This problem is not going away. In Iredell County we have over 400 students that have NO ADDRESS.
COST FOR ONE CHILD FOR SCHOOL YEAR $250.00 OR ANY AMOUNT YOUR HEART DICTATES
Please keep this ministry in your hearts and minds and pray for these children and the children all over the nation that need assistance. You may use a pew envelop indicating FOOD FOR DAYS on the envelope.
NURSERY NEWS
We are excited that our Nursery during the Sunday worship services is growing with lots of cuddly babies! The nursery is available during both the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services for babies and any children ages four and under (infants to age 4). We also need a few more volunteers to assist in the nursery. Please contact Kathy McLean at 704-664-4403 (leave a message) or kathymclean23@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering for this ministry.
We are excited that our Nursery during the Sunday worship services is growing with lots of cuddly babies! The nursery is available during both the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services for babies and any children ages four and under (infants to age 4). We also need a few more volunteers to assist in the nursery. Please contact Kathy McLean at 704-664-4403 (leave a message) or kathymclean23@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering for this ministry.
LEARN ABOUT SCIENCE AND FAITH
Thanks to Dr. Andrew Root for his excellent presentation on Conversations on Science and Faith. We're sure he gave the attendees a useful perspective on a subject that can be troubling to many. Martin Luther was an advocate for challenging how we understand issues of faith. We can follow his path by examining the relationship of science and faith.
Learn more about this host here: http://andrewroot.org/
Here are some additional websites to investigate on this subject.
https://www.faithandsciencecollective.org/
http://luthscitech.org/
https://www.asa3.org/ASA/resources/index.html
HANDS ON
– Meets each Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in the FLC. We are very busy at Hands and could use extra Hands. You don’t have to sew to help out and if you want to come for conversation and fellowship, please do.
W are in the process of making shawls for their residents at Genesis to wear at their Senior Prom in May. If you happen to have an old pin or broach that you can part with we would like a few to attach to their shawls. Please leave your broach/pin in the office and we will see that it is lovingly placed on a shawl.
We are also busy preparing plastic balls for our crocheters and if you crochet we could use your help. LNRMC is also in need of crotched or knitted baby caps. We would not need these until Christmas. They would like these in Christmas colors. More information about needs at Living Waters Lutheran will be coming in March! Thank you St. Mark’s for your support. Love one another, shelbyw1952@gmail.com
– Meets each Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in the FLC. We are very busy at Hands and could use extra Hands. You don’t have to sew to help out and if you want to come for conversation and fellowship, please do.
W are in the process of making shawls for their residents at Genesis to wear at their Senior Prom in May. If you happen to have an old pin or broach that you can part with we would like a few to attach to their shawls. Please leave your broach/pin in the office and we will see that it is lovingly placed on a shawl.
We are also busy preparing plastic balls for our crocheters and if you crochet we could use your help. LNRMC is also in need of crotched or knitted baby caps. We would not need these until Christmas. They would like these in Christmas colors. More information about needs at Living Waters Lutheran will be coming in March! Thank you St. Mark’s for your support. Love one another, shelbyw1952@gmail.com
FOOD FOR DAYS VOLUNTEERS
Would you like to be involved in a community outreach program that requires minimal time commitment but has a large impact on children in our area.
The Food For Days outreach program brings together volunteers from our community's churches. Each participating church has been assigned a school. St Mark's volunteer group packs meals for Park View Elementary School in downtown Mooresville.
We pack individual bags of food, for in need children, to take home for the weekends. This outreach program coincides with the children's school year, as the food distribution is through their respective school. We begin packing in September and finish with the ending of the school year in May.
We meet once a week on Thursday morning at the First Baptist Church, 150 South Church Street, Mooresville, NC.
Please prayerfully consider being a volunteer. Depending on the number of volunteers, your commitment throughout the school would be one Thursday morning a month from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
We feel this is a great way to help our local children and to have fun getting to know our fellow church members. If you are interested in helping please call or email John & Harriet Kline # 704-360-4505; email address: jhkline71@sbcglobal.net.
~ INTERGENERATIONAL HANDBELL CHOIRS ~
ALLELUIA RINGERS
NOW OPEN TO ADULT BEGINNERS
Alleluia Ringers—previously for children in grades 3-5. Now open to adults who have an interest in learning to play bells but can't read music.
YOUTH HANDBELL CHOIR
NOW OPEN TO ADULTS WHO READ MUSIC
Youth Handbell Choir—previously for youth in grades 6-12. Now open to adults who read music but have little or no handbell experience.
Adults, if you're interested in learning to play handbells please join one of these new intergenerational groups. It will be a wonderful opportunity for all ages to share your gifts and experiences with each other.
ALLELUIA RINGERS
NOW OPEN TO ADULT BEGINNERS
Alleluia Ringers—previously for children in grades 3-5. Now open to adults who have an interest in learning to play bells but can't read music.
YOUTH HANDBELL CHOIR
NOW OPEN TO ADULTS WHO READ MUSIC
Youth Handbell Choir—previously for youth in grades 6-12. Now open to adults who read music but have little or no handbell experience.
Adults, if you're interested in learning to play handbells please join one of these new intergenerational groups. It will be a wonderful opportunity for all ages to share your gifts and experiences with each other.
FLOODS, WILDFIRES, HURRICANES, ETC.
It seems that there is a steady stream of news about everyday people suffering from some kind of catastrophic blow to their lives. Many have nothing to fall back on. If you would like to helpthem during this giving season, donate online to North Carolina ELCA Domestic Disaster Relief Fund. Here is a link to their site- https://secure.accessacs.com/access/oglogin.aspx?sn=96379. You can be sure your donation is well-spent.
It seems that there is a steady stream of news about everyday people suffering from some kind of catastrophic blow to their lives. Many have nothing to fall back on. If you would like to helpthem during this giving season, donate online to North Carolina ELCA Domestic Disaster Relief Fund. Here is a link to their site- https://secure.accessacs.com/access/oglogin.aspx?sn=96379. You can be sure your donation is well-spent.
DID YOU KNOW THAT SAINT MARK’S HAS CHURCH MICE????? These “mice” are very special people that are secretly assigned a St. Mark’s college student or military personnel to remember with prayer, notes and small gifts throughout the school year. As mice, I know we are all quite busy. This project does not take much time or money. If you are interested in joining our colony of church mice this year or would just like more information, please email or call Sandie Lown at Sandielown1@gmail.com or 704-658-7639. To assure all students/military personnel receive something, we will also be sending out small quarterly packages from the colony, which we will assemble together.
GUARDIAN AD LITEM - Would you be the voice for an abused or neglected child in court? The Guardian ad Litem program of Alexander and Iredell Counties is looking for a few good folks to advocate for children in need. The only requirement to be a volunteer is to be an adult with the desire to help a child. We train. Volunteering means taking a case of an abused and neglected child, digging for facts, and finding out what the child wants. Then you’ll be letting the judge know, along with your recommendations. It will be one of the most rewarding volunteering opportunities you’ll ever have. To find out more, call us at 704 832 6621 or check us out at http://gald22a.weebly.com. Become a Guardian ad Litem volunteer today.
Habitat for Humanity
The Mooresville Faith Coalition of Churches has been tagged for the 3rd consecutive year to sponsor and build a Habitat for Humanity home for a single dad of five. It costs approximately $75,000 to build a home, so to do this project, the Habitat Restore will put in $25,000, Thrivent will match up to $25,000, and the area churches have been asked to put in $25,000. St. Mark’s goal of $3,000 has been reached! Thank you to everyone who has contributed! St. Mark’s has been a significant supporter of this community ministry in the past, including participation in the Mooresville Faith Coalition the last 2 years!
The Mooresville Faith Coalition of Churches has been tagged for the 3rd consecutive year to sponsor and build a Habitat for Humanity home for a single dad of five. It costs approximately $75,000 to build a home, so to do this project, the Habitat Restore will put in $25,000, Thrivent will match up to $25,000, and the area churches have been asked to put in $25,000. St. Mark’s goal of $3,000 has been reached! Thank you to everyone who has contributed! St. Mark’s has been a significant supporter of this community ministry in the past, including participation in the Mooresville Faith Coalition the last 2 years!
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HANDS ON - Hands Are Needed for Devoted Service
What: Helping hands are needed to make scarves, easy quilted baby blankets, angel gowns & future projects. When: Every Tuesday Where: Family Life Center, Adult I Classroom Time: 12:30, come when you can, stay as long as you can! Experience: NONE! We need all kinds of help! No experience is needed! We also welcome any new ideas that we can make to help or serve others! If you can’t come during the day, contact Shelby Westmoreland, 704-662-4630, for information on projects you can make at home. No skills required! All are welcome and the help is needed and appreciated! |
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454 Fieldstone Road Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: 704-664-5474 Office@saintmarkslutheran.com Weekend Service Times Sunday: 8:30am, 11:00am |
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