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Upcoming @ St. Mark’s - - October, 2016

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in this issue... SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Stewardship 2017 and Project St. Mark’s: The Sequel; St. Mark’s new welcoming statement and the decision to become a Reconciling Congregation; Operation Friendship’s Annual Christmas Greenery Fundraiser

SUNDAYS @ ST. MARK’S WORSHIP, EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, & EVENTS Peace With Justice Sunday; Housewarming for Jeff, Carla, Keelahlah, and Kyla; All Saints Sunday

CHILDREN & YOUTH CHILDREN & YOUTH OCTOBER SCHEDULE children and youth help lead our sanctuary worship service on Sunday, October 30th

WHAT TO DO & KNOW SPECIAL EVENTS IN OCTOBER Dine and Donate at Bucceto’s; Helping Hands Fellowship: Care for Our Church; XYZ at Spring Mill; Campus Limestone Walk; History Walk at the Hinkle-Garton Farmstead; Leadership Council Oct. 17th

HELP WANTED! Operation Friendship seeks hosts; would you consider working with our young members by teaching (or subbing) Sunday School?

PEOPLE 2016 Leadership Council, committee chairs, and contacts for ministry organizations & small groups; an email directory of St. Mark’s staff

ST. MARK’S NEW WELCOMING

STATEMENT AND THE DECISION

TO BECOME A RECONCILING

CONGREGATION

—pg. 2

STEWARDSHIP 2017 (ALL IN!) & PROJECT ST. MARK’S: THE SEQUEL

—pg. 3

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16TH: PEACE WITH JUSTICE SUNDAY

PITCH-IN LUNCH

MINISTRY WORKSHOP

—pg. 5

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30TH: CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN

WORSHIP LEADERSHIP

—pg. 11

HOUSEWARMING

CELEBRATION FOR JEFF,

CARLA, KEELAHLAH AND KYLA

WYATT

—pg. 6

GUESS WHO IS COMING TO

DINNER

—pg. 4

WWW.SMUMC.CHURCH 812-332-5788 [email protected]

Upcoming @ St. Mark’s -2- October, 2016

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ST. MARK'S CONGREGATION VOTES TO BECOME A RECONCILING CONGREGATION

Sunday, August 28th, after worship, the following welcome statement

came before the entire congregation for a vote of affirmation:

St. Mark's United Methodist Church of Bloomington, Indiana is an inclusive community bringing Christ-like love, healing and hope to all. We embrace the United Methodist ideal of Open Hearts, Open Minds and Open Doors by welcoming those of all races, cultures, faith traditions, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Of the 197 votes cast, all were in favor of affirming the statement and

in support of St. Mark’s officially being designated as a Reconciling

Congregation affiliated with the Reconciliation Ministries Network.

Thanks to all who, through the years of this discernment process, have

led the gentle, thoughtful, and courageous conversations that

brought us to this place. If you have questions, contact one of the

pastors or members of the Reconciling Task Force.

We invite you to visit the Reconciling Ministries Network webpage at

www.rmnetwork.org.



2017 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN: ALL IN! The St. Mark’s Stewardship Team is grateful for your

commitment to the 2017 financial campaign: ALL IN!

We are celebrating the great things that are

happening in the St. Mark’s community. At the same

time, we are naming goals and needs for the year

ahead that will help us be “All In” as we strive to fully

live as “….an inclusive community bringing Christ-like

love, healing and hope to all.” Your financial

commitment to the annual budget helps to support

and grow ministries inside our building and beyond:

mission outreach, worship, hospitality, and opportunities for all ages to grow

spiritually and in community.

PROJECT ST. MARK’S: THE SEQUEL The Stewardship Team also invites you to be a part

of Project St. Mark’s: The Sequel. The initial “Project

St. Mark’s” capital campaign began in 2013, and

addressed important building needs: replacing

deteriorating roofing, lighting, carpet, and adding a

covered drop-off area and improved accessibility.

Project St. Mark’s: The Sequel is an invitation to be

part of a two-year pledge campaign to: erase the

remaining debt from additional repair/construction

costs and pledges that could not be fulfilled; to

enable the church to repave the parking lot (as the

potholes grow wider and deeper); and to explore making some needed

updates in the kitchen.

If you have not yet received a 2017 stewardship packet, you can pick one up

in Garton Hall or from the church office. If possible, please return your pledge

cards by Sunday, October 23, either by placing them in the offering plate or by

bringing/mailing them to the church office. This will help church leadership

determine an estimated budget for next year. If you have already returned

your pledge cards, thank you.

Pledge information remains confidential in the Finance Office, and can be

revised at any time. Your pledge makes a difference, regardless of size. Thank

you for your spirit of generosity, and for being All In with St. Mark’s!



OPERATION FRIENDSHIP CHRISTMAS GREENERY FUNDRAISER

Support Operation Friendship and celebrate the holidays with beautiful

greenery! Right here at St. Mark's you can find a gift for family, friends, or

business associates, be they in- or out-of-town. The "Traditional Program"

allows you to pick up your choices during the week of November 14th.

The "Holiday Gift Program" pricing includes shipping costs and offers you

an effortless way to have the greenery shipped to the recipient's

doorstep. You may place your orders at the Operation Friendship table in

Garton Hall every Sunday during the month of October. Phone or email

orders may be placed until November 1st. Call or email Jane Dunatchik

(812-322-0554 or [email protected]), or contact the church office. To view

product photos online, go to www.ChristmasWreathProducts.org.

GUESS WHO IS COMING TO DINNER SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30TH, 5:00PM The Church Life team is planning opportunities for all of us in the St. Mark’s

community to get to know each other better. The first event planned is

Guess Who Is Coming to Dinner, an invitation to share a meal with a small

group of folks, who, perhaps, you only recognize by sight on Sunday

mornings. Everyone is invited to sign up on the large poster boards in

Garton Hall where you can choose to be either one of the Hosts,

preparing a simple evening supper in your home, or one of the Guests,

joining others at a Host’s home. The Church Life team will take care of

matching Guests with Hosts.

At 5:00pm on Sunday, October 30th, all Guests will come to Garton Hall

where they will receive their Hosts' names, driving directions (and some

small appetizers!). If all goes well, by 6:00pm everyone will wind up in the

right place and will enjoy food, conversation, and fellowship.

More information can be found on the poster boards in Garton Hall, or by

contacting Linda Gluff ([email protected]), Myriam Wood, or the

church office.

mailto:[email protected]


SUNDAYS @ ST. MARK’S

Our Regular Sunday Schedule:

Occasional schedule changes will be shared on the church website,

in printed announcements, and weekly email updates.

BREAKFAST 9:30AM Garton Hall

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

Pilgrims

Nomads

Bible Banter

9:15AM

9:15AM

9:30AM

Room 13

Room 10

Room 11

INFANT & TODDLER CARE

Infants & 1-year-olds

2- & 3-year-olds

9:30AM -11:30AM

Room 24

Room 25

Celebration! CHILDREN AND FAMILY WORSHIP

9:30AM

Room 8

SANCTUARY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30AM Sanctuary

CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL

4 years-1st Grade

2nd-3rd Grades

4th-5th Grades

6th-8th Grades

Youth: 9th-12th Grades

10:30AM-11:30AM

Room 8

Room 4

Room 9

Room 3

Youth Room 1,2



Special Services and Sunday Events:

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9TH,10:30AM SANCTUARY SERVICE

WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS We will be receiving new members into the church during the 10:30am

worship service on Sunday, October 9th (rescheduled from October

2nd). If you anticipate joining that Sunday, or have questions about

membership at St. Mark's UMC, please contact Jimmy Moore

([email protected]).

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16TH, 10:30AM SANCTUARY SERVICE

PEACE WITH JUSTICE SUNDAY

PITCH-IN LUNCH FOLLOWING WORSHIP

WORKSHOP ON ASSET-BASED MINISTRY On Peace with Justice Sunday we challenge ourselves, both individually

and as a church community, to live out our call to advocate for peace

with justice, locally and globally. During the service we will have a

special offering that will be divided between our local initiatives for

peace and the General United Methodist Board of Church and Society.

This year we are pleased to welcome Lynette Fields to our morning

worship service. Lynette is the daughter of St. Mark’s parishioner and

retired UMC pastor Reverend Bob Fields. Lynette will deliver the sermon,

and, after the pitch-in lunch that will follow the service, will conduct a

workshop for us on Asset-Based Ministry.

Lynette is currently the Executive Director of Missions for St. Luke’s United

Methodist Church in Orlando, Florida, where she has served since 1997.

In that role she oversees community and international missions, lay

activation, intern ministry, family emergency assistance, and both United

Methodist Men and Women. Lynette received a B.A. in Theology from

the University of Evansville, and received a Master of Social Work from

the University of Michigan. She has participated in the UMC at every

level, from local to international, and is in demand for her workshops that

explore how churches can be effectively involved in missions. We look

forward to welcoming Lynette and hearing her message.



Sunday Morning Services and Events (con’t):

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23RD, 2:00PM–4:00PM

2016 CHARGE CONFERENCE The primary purposes of the annual Charge Conference are to review and

evaluate the mission and ministry of the church, and to adopt objectives and

goals recommended by the church’s Leadership Council. The Conference

also affords an opportunity to connect with those from other local UMC

congregations: Garrison Chapel, Cross Roads, Walkers Chapel, Bloomington St.

Paul, Korean, Bloomington First, and Nashville. This year’s conference will be

hosted by St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (4201 West Third Street,

Bloomington, IN 47404). All are welcome to participate.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30TH, 11:30AM, FOLLOWING WORSHIP

HOUSEWARMING FOR JEFF & CARLA WYATT & FAMILY The construction of Jeff and Carla Wyatt's Habitat for Humanity House is finally

complete! Jeff, our wonderful St. Mark’s evening custodian and his wife, Carla,

are raising their granddaughters (Keelahlah, age 7, and Kyla, age 3), and

wanted their family to have a home. During the past year, Jeff and Carla

have put in over 250 “sweat equity” volunteer hours working with Habitat for

Humanity. Over the last several weeks they have worked together with

hundreds of volunteers—IU students, faculty and staff—to build their new

home. Sponsored by Whirlpool, the house was constructed near the IU

Football Stadium and was then moved to the McDoel Gardens neighborhood

where the family will live. They hope to be in their new home by Christmas.

On Sunday, October 30th, following our worship service, we, the entire St.

Mark’s Community, want to celebrate the Wyatt’s new home with a

Housewarming Party. Plan to join us for this happy occasion. If you would like

to help with the party, please contact Mary Beth Morgan.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, 10:30AM SANCTUARY SERVICE

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY REMEMBRANCE Each year on All Saints Sunday we pause to remember, honor, and celebrate

loved ones and friends who touched our lives. As part of our Sunday worship

service, we will name and light a candle of remembrance for each person in

the St. Mark’s fellowship who has died in the past year and will invite all in the

congregation to remember their own loved ones by lighting a candle to

celebrate the gifts they brought to the world.


ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

October Classes:

BIBLE BANTER The Bible Banter class uses the Scripture text for the morning's sermon as a

discussion-starter. Looking at the passage in its larger context, and sometimes

exploring a bit of Bible-writing history, we offer thoughts on what the morning's

sermon might look like, based on the Scripture the pastor has selected. We

leave time to discuss implications of the Scripture on our own lives, and often

find ourselves delving into topics that wind up far afield from the morning's

original topic. You are invited to bring some coffee/breakfast from Garton Hall

into Room 11 and join the conversation.

NOMADS In October, the Nomads class will read & discuss David Brook’s book, The Road

to Character. All are welcome to join Nomads in Room 10 (even without

reading the book!).

PILGRIMS On Sundays in October, the Pilgrims class will continue a study the Old

Testament using video lectures from Amy-Jill Levine of Vanderbilt University

Divinity School. The goal of the series is to provide members of faith

communities with richer insights into the literature that forms the bedrock of

their faith.

In October, the upcoming lecture topics are:

October 2nd Lecture 14 “The Book of Judges, Part II”

(Judges 8-21)

October 9th Lecture 15 “Samuel and Saul”

(1 Samuel)

October 16th Lecture 16 “King David”

(1 Samuel 16-31, 2 Samuel,1 Kings 1-2)

October 23rd Lecture 17 “From King Solomon to Preclassical Prophecy”

(1 Kings 3 — 2 Kings17)

Each week, discussion follows the video. All are welcome to join Pilgrims in

Room 13.


SUN MON TUES

THROUGHOUT OCTOBER:

OPERATION FRIENDSHIP

CHRISTMAS GREENERY SALE

2 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY

BACKPACK BUDDIES 9:30am

10:30am Sanctuary Worship

Baptism of Kaianne Jean Mooradian

3 7:00pm Missions, Church, & Society

7:00pm Trustees Meeting

4

9 WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

9:30am


10 10:30am Shoebox Project Ministry

11 9:30am UMW Executive Board

6:00pm Buddies of St. Francis

Inaugural Meeting

6:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry

16 PEACE WITH JUSTICE

9:30am


11:30am Pitch-in Lunch

after lunch Workshop with Lynette Fields

1:30pm Campus Limestone Walk

17 7:00pm LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

MEETING

18 9:30am UMW Morning Circle

1:30pm UMW Susanna Wesley

Circle

23 COMMITMENT SUNDAY

FOR STEWARDSHIP 2017

9:30am


2:00pm Charge Conference @ St. Paul’s UMC

7:00pm Operation Friendship Meeting

24 ARTICLES AND EVENTS FOR THE

NOVEMBER ISSUE OF UPCOMING@ST.

MARK’S ARE DUE TODAY!

25 6:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry

30 SANCTUARY SUNDAY

NO CHILD/YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL

9:30am

10:30am Children/Youth in Worship Leadership

11:30am Housewarming for Wyatts

5:00pm Guess Who Is Coming To Dinner

31


WED THUR FRI SAT

1

5 10:30am Shoebox Project

12:00pm Worship Design

1:00pm Quilters & Crafters

4:00pm- Dine & Donate at

Bucceto’s to help

Nursery School

7:00pm ASP Participants’ Mtg.

6 Rehearsals: 6:15pm Handbell Choir

7:30pm Chancel Choir

7 12:15pm Conversations on Life

Men’s Group

8

12 11:00am XYZ Fall Trip and Lunch

@ Spring Mill State Park

1:00pm Quilters & Crafters

5:30pm Meal Share Repack

Ministry

7:00pm Finance Committee




Men’s Group

15 9:00am Helping Hands Fellowship

19 1:00pm Quilters & Crafters

7:00pm UMW Charlene Martin

Circle at Bell Trace




Men’s Group

22 10:00am Golf Outing

26 1:00pm Quilters & Crafters




Men’s Group

1:00pm Food For Thought

Book Discussion

29 1:30pm Hinkle-Garton

History Walk


CHILDREN & YOUTH

St. Mark’s Children & Youth Sundays Your Guide to What’s When:

INFANT AND TODDLER CARE IS AVAILABLE EACH SUNDAY

from 9:30 –11:30AM in rooms 24 and 25.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30TH IS “SANCTUARY SUNDAY”

NO REGULAR CHILDREN’S OR YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL October 30th falls on the 5th Sunday of the month, the time when we invite all

children and youth to experience the full worship service. Children and Youth

Sunday School will not meet that morning. Infant and toddler care will be

available from 9:30am – 11:30am in rooms 24 and 25, and, for those families

who wish it, childcare for preschoolers through 3rd graders will be available

during the sanctuary worship service. At the back of the sanctuary near the

comfortable rocking chairs, there are activity packets and picture books for

children to explore.

ALL CHILDREN & YOUTH ARE ENCOURAGED

TO PARTICIPATE IN WORSHIP LEADERSHIP While our young people are welcome to be a part of worship leadership any

Sunday, on this last Sunday of October we extend to all children and youth a

special invitation to participate in leadership roles during the 10:30AM worship

service. There are many ways to contribute to our worship experience:

create the Sunday bulletin cover

greet people and hand out bulletins

be an acolyte who lights our candles

read the scripture, offer a prayer, or lead the call to worship

share your talent—musically or artistically

If your child or youth would like to participate in a special role on October 30th,

please contact Mary Beth Morgan.

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT CHILDREN AND YOUTH

MINISTRIES? Contact Mary Beth Morgan ([email protected])

or the St. Mark’s church office ([email protected] — 812-332-5788).



WHAT TO DO & KNOW

Special Events in October:

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 4:00PM TO CLOSING

DINE AT BUCCETO’S TO SUPPORT ST. MARK’S NURSERY

SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN When you dine in or carry out from either Bloomington Bucceto's between

4:00pm and closing, mention St. Mark's Nursery School and Kindergarten, and

20% of the total you spend will be donated to the Nursery School and

Kindergarten! Can’t make it on October 5th? No problem. This "Dine and

Donate" opportunity occurs the first Wednesday of each month.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH, 11:00AM – 1:30PM

eXtra Years of Zest (XYZ) OCTOBER PROGRAM:

FALL TRIP AND LUNCH AT SPRING MILL STATE PARK All 50+ adults are cordially invited to join the XYZ group on Wednesday,

October 12 as they travel to Spring Mill State Park to enjoy the fall foliage and

a lunch at the park restaurant. If you need a ride, please phone the church

office. Please note that we are meeting earlier in the month than our regular

get-togethers, which are usually held on the last Wednesday of the month.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15TH, 9:00AM–noon

HELPING HANDS FELLOWSHIP: CARE FOR OUR CHURCH Do you have a gift or a love for tending the earth? Did you know that much of

the landscaping work on our property is done by volunteers, who, by

contributing their time and talents, save the church valuable resources that

can be directed to other initiatives? No experience is necessary! For more

details, contact Jeremiah Young or the church office.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16TH, 1:30PM

CAMPUS LIMESTONE WALK Join St. Mark's Walkers and our tour guide, retired geologist Brian Keith, for an

easy 90-minute outdoor stroll through campus to view some exceptional

examples of skillfully designed and carved locally-quarried limestone. Brian

Keith will point out how architectural styles and mining and construction

techniques have evolved over the years. Meet at 1:30pm at the Sample

Gates at the head of Kirkwood. For more information, contact Charlie Matson

at 812-331-0413 or [email protected].



WHAT TO DO & KNOW

More Special Events in October:

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22TH, 10:00AM

GOLF OUTING The final opportunity for a round of fellowship this season with the golfers of St.

Mark's will take place at Rolling Meadows Golf Club on Saturday, October 22,

starting at 10:00AM. Play either 9 or 18 holes. Those who want to carpool should

meet at the south parking lot of St. Mark's by 9:00AM. For more information,

contact Charlie Matson at 812-331-0413 or [email protected] .

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28TH, 1:00PM ST. MARK’S LIBRARY

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, 7:00PM @ BELL TRACE

FOOD FOR THOUGHT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP A discussion of the book Green Church: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rejoice!

by Rebekah Simon-Peter will take place on the dates and at the locations

above. Please attend the session of your choice. It is not a requirement that

you have read the book; all interested persons can be part of this discussion

group which reads and discusses selections from the United Methodist

Women's Reading program book list. If you would like to get a copy of the

current book or learn more about our Food for Thought Book Discussion groups,

contact Linda Crawford (812-336-2277) or the church office.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 1:30PM

HISTORY WALK Once a month, the Bloomington Restorations Organization holds an open

house at the Hinkle-Garton Farmstead on East 10th St. Daisy Hinkle Garton, a

former member of St. Mark's, was born on the farmstead in 1908. On October

29th we are going to remember Daisy & her generous stewardship to our

church. We will meet at 1:30PM in Garton Hall for a short review of Daisy's life &

a look at the paintings of her house & barn, after which we will head for the

homestead. We will lead those who want to walk on an easy 15-minute route

which includes the quiet, grassy paths along the "back 40" around the barn &

up to the home. If you prefer, you can drive to the home to join our group at

2:00PM when a docent will take us on a (free) tour. For more information,

contact Charlie Matson at (812) 331-0413 or [email protected].




WHAT TO DO & KNOW

Small Group Meetings:

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 7:00PM

APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT (ASP)

PARTICIPANTS' MEETING FOR ALL INTERESTED IN ASP A meeting for all ASP participants and anyone who is interested in finding out

more about ASP will be held on Wednesday, October 5th, at 7:00pm in Room

8. We will be discussing plans for next year's trip (July 2017), fundraising

opportunities including the fall car wash, and answering questions anyone may

have about ASP. All interested participants should plan to attend. If you are

unable to attend the meeting but are planning to participate, please contact

James Thomas at 812-361-8193 prior to the meeting.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10TH, 10:30AM, GARTON HALL

SHOEBOX PROJECT Each month, the Shoebox Project of St. Mark’s meets and assembles

shoeboxes filled with hygiene products and toys for kids. The shoeboxes

are donated to local agencies such as Middle Way House and MCUM

that serve those in need. Everyone is welcome to come and to join the

fellowship and fun. We are always in need of washcloths, combs,

toothbrushes, toothpaste, small toys, coloring books, hotel soaps/

shampoos, pencils, crayons, etc. You can place your donations any

time in the basket in Garton Hall located beneath the UMW bulletin

board.

TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 11TH & 25TH, 6:30PM – 8:00PM

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Join us in the Parlor of Garton Hall to enjoy knitting and crocheting as

we make prayer shawls and other yarn products.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH, 6:00PM

BUDDIES OF ST. FRANCIS: INAUGURAL MEETING Buddies of St. Francis is a small group experience for those who love animals

and believe that our spirituality is enhanced by their presence in the world and

in our lives. This humans-only gathering will be a time to share stories, reflect,

and consider opportunities for advocacy. Join us in Room 8 on Tuesday

evening, October 11th, at 6:00pm. Contact Jimmy Moore for more information.


WHAT TO DO & KNOW

Small Group and Committee Meetings:

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH, 5:30PM – 7:00PM

MEAL SHARE FOOD REPACK Each month, St. Mark’s volunteers go to Hoosier Hills Food Bank to re-pack

donated food for agencies which provide for families. For more information

and to become part of this important outreach ministry, contact Glenda

Murray at [email protected].

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 7:00PM

LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MEETING

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN: CIRCLE MEETINGS MORNING CIRCLE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 9:30AM at St. Mark’s in Room 8. SUSANNA WESLEY CIRCLE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 1:30PM at St. Mark’s in Room 8. CHARLENE MARTIN CIRCLE, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, 7:00PM at Bell Trace.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH

BLOOMINGTON AREA METHODIST MEN’S BREAKFAST Methodist Men will gather at Arlington UMC for breakfast in November. Coffee

is served from 7:30am, breakfast at 8:00am. Contact George Rusnak for more

information.

EACH WEDNESDAY, 1:00PM – 3:00PM

ST. MARK’S QUILTERS & CRAFTERS Bring your quilting or crafts to Room 10 and spend time with others who enjoy

these activities. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend.

EACH FRIDAY, 12:15PM – 1:30PM

CONVERSATIONS ON LIFE MEN’S GROUP Men are welcome to join this discussion group which meets in Room 15 each

Friday throughout the year.


HELP WANTED!

OPERATION FRIENDSHIP IS SEEKING HOSTS

FOR ITS 2017 INTERNATIONAL MEETING

It is the Bloomington chapter's turn to host the

Operation Friendship International meeting

which will be April 19-23, 2017. Guests will

include mostly adults and a few young adults

from European countries. If you might be

interested in hosting, please let us know

([email protected] or 812-322-8941).

WE NEED SUNDAY SCHOOL

VOLUNTEERS! Please consider being a volunteer Sunday

school teacher! We welcome volunteers for any

age group. There is still need for volunteers to

teach one time per month or as a substitute

teacher. A curriculum and materials are

provided. All efforts are made to accommodate

volunteers to make the experience enjoyable

and meaningful. Please contact Amy Jones or

Mary Beth Morgan if you are interested in these

opportunities or know of anyone who might be

interested. And a big “thank you” to all those

who are now teaching Sunday School!



PEOPLE

St. Mark’s Leadership

Lay Leaders Andy Cron

Trina Mescher

Leadership Council Chair Deb Davis

Lay Leadership/Nominations Chair Pastors

Pastor-Staff Parish Relations Chair Liz McDaniel

Board of Trustees Chair John Collins

Finance Committee Chair Tom Hedges

Endowment and Memorials Chair Pete Yoder

Membership Secretary Pam Vanzant

Missions/Church and Society Co-chairs Bruce Carpenter

Lisa Miller-Maidi

Care Ministries Co-Chairs Susan Parrish

Jan Brady

Communication and Information Contact Gerry Sousa

Library Committee Co-chairs Janice Clinch

Betty Bickley

Worship Design Chair TBA

Hospitality and Outreach Contact Jimmy Moore

Children and Youth Ministry Contact Bridget McIntyre

Small Groups Contact Mary Beth Morgan

Stewardship Team Contact Andy Cron

Adult Education & Retreats Contact Charlie Matson

United Methodist Women President Linda Crawford

St. Mark's Nursery School & Kindergarten Sierra Roussos

Contact information for any of the above leaders

can be found in the St. Mark’s Directory,

or by calling the church office at 812-332-5788.


PEOPLE

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church Staff CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:

MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00AM-3:00PM

PHONE: 812-332-5788

email: [email protected]

Rev. Jimmy Moore Pastor [email protected]

Rev. Mary Beth Morgan Pastor [email protected]

Amy Jones Interim Coordinator of

Children & Youth Ministries [email protected]

Finance Office Please contact the church

office or Mary Beth Morgan

Gerry Sousa Director of Music Ministries

Director of Technology [email protected]

Pam Freeman Organist [email protected]

Aaron Comforty Children's and Youth

Music Leader [email protected]

Sierra Roussos

Director

St. Mark's Nursery School &

Kindergarten

[email protected]

Robin Cole

Assistant Director

St. Mark’s Nursery School &

Kindergarten

[email protected]

Amy Weger

Office Manager

St. Mark's Nursery School &

Kindergarten

[email protected]

Claire Schaffer Administrative Assistant [email protected]

Dennis Morgan Head Custodian [email protected]

Jeff Wyatt Evening Custodian

Terry Hamm Weekend Custodian



ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Reverend Jimmy Moore & Reverend Mary Beth Morgan, Pastors

Andy Cron & Trina Mescher, Lay Leaders

Amy Jones, Interim Coordinator of Children & Youth Ministries

Gerry Sousa, Director of Music Ministries

Pamela Freeman, Organist

Aaron Comforty, Children’s Music

Claire Schaffer, Administrative Assistant

Dennis Morgan, Jeff Wyatt, Terry Hamm, Custodians

St. Mark’s Nursery School and Kindergarten

Sierra Roussos, Director Robin Cole, Assistant Director

Amy Weger, Office Manager

ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 100 N. STATE ROAD 46 BYPASS, BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA 47408 • 812-332-5788

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UPCOMING @ ST. MARK’S is published each month as an information resource and guide to the

activities and events within and around the St. Mark’s church community.

Copies are distributed the first Sunday of each month along with the

Sunday worship bulletin, and are available at the Welcome Center Desk, at

the main entrances to the building, or upon request by contacting the

church office. UPCOMING @ST. MARK’S is also available on our church

website(www.smumc.church).

SUBMITTING ARTICLES FOR FUTURE PUBLICATIONS: All ministry areas, church committees, and interest groups are encouraged

to submit articles for upcoming editions of UPCOMING@ST. MARK’S.

ARTICLES FOR NOVEMBER NEED TO BE SUBMITTED BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 24TH.

For more information, and to submit articles for publication, please contact

the Church Office: 812-332-5788 or [email protected].

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