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Moses, the Wilderness, and the Journey of our
Lives
With Susan Ewing, LCSW, and the Rev. Dean Taylor 10:00 Parish Hall The Human journey, from childhood to old age, is marked by both good times and bad-times of joy and elation, and "wilderness" periods of life, when life seems to be one "hard time" after another. How do we get through life's tragedies? Is there insight and inspiration from the Bible, specifically the experience of Moses and the Israelites in the wilderness? What are the lessons that psychotherapy can teach us? Psychotherapist Susan Ewing and St. Mark's rector Dean Taylor will lead this discussion on both the Biblical and the psychological insights into the "wilderness" times of the human journey, and what hope we have, through one another's help, and through faith in God, in getting to the Promised Land. On the third new moon after the people of Israel had gone forth out of the land of Egypt, on that day they came into the wilderness of Sinai...And the Lord called to Moses out of the mountain, saying "...You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on Eagles' wings and brought you to myself." Exodus 19:1-4 God Talk
A very informal discussion group for young adults led by Ty Ross and Jim Halverson 10:00 Library This class will use the new Nooma Video Series. Nooma is the Anglicanized version of the Greek word "pneuma," which means spirit, breath, or wind. Each 12-15 minute video, with titles such as "Rain" or "flames" or "Sunday," settles on some elemental concept or idea that invites reflection and discussion on Biblical or spiritual themes. Check out www.nooma.com . Review from blogger: There is an edge to these videos which is partly conveyed by the often eerie stripped down background music (the lyrics of which are often not decipherable-think some of the darker stuff by Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, or even the circus music of Eminem's music...) The narrator's background in a punk band comes through in his stripped down or back to basics approach to Christianity, as is evident in these films. |
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Ages 3 years old through 1st Grade Godly Play Loosely based on the Montessori method of instruction, the class focuses on Bible and enrichment stories and the opportunity to respond to the stories through play. 2nd Grade through 5th Grade This class uses workshop cycles. Teachers will rotate through the classroom offering instruction in drama, art, cooking, flower arranging, and story. Themes studied this program year include: The Good Shepherd, Esther, Our Church, Epiphany, Eucharist, and Samuel. Middle School Youth This class will use an Episcopal Curriculum that brings the Bible in conversation with questions of good and evil, happiness, truth, and ultimate meaning ... not unlike the questions of today's young people. |
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We are in the process of implementing a new
porgram to welcome newcomers to St. Mark's! We
have a need for "Parish Partners" - members of St.
Mark's who would be willing to mentor newcomers for
6 months. As a Parish Partner, your responsibilities
would include:
Sharing one meal per month with your assigned newcomer Answering questions regarding programs and events at St. Mark's. |
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Rev. Dean Taylor and the Rev. Elizabeth Roles show off the beneficiaries of a unique baptism on Aug.19. Two sets of twins were baptized on the same day, the first time this has happened in our 140-year history! The infants (from left) are Charles Phillips Andersen, William Thomas Beckler, Charlotte Ryan Beckler and James Collier Andersen. Parents are Mike & Meredith Andersen and Brian & Jamie Beckler. |
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Also baptized on Aug. 19 was Sean Peyton Hefner.
Pictured around Peyton (5-year-old) are grandmother,
Deloris Cunningham and father, Sean Hefner, and
Godparents Gaby and Marc Hefner.
Next Parish Baptism will be held on Octiber 7. Contact one of the clergy for more information. |
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There will be a planning meeting for St. Mark's Living
Gift Market on September 16th at noon in the Parish
Hall. The Living Gift Market will be held on November
4th - location and details coming soon!
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Carter Hope
Carter Hope Suppers on Tuesday nights will be restarting on September 11 -- look for a sign- up sheet in the church office. Consider sharing a meal with the folks at this valuable ministry. Questions? Contact Woody Mader. Family Promise St. Mark's has committed to being a host congregation for Family Promise of Whitfield County. This is only the first step in a process that will take several months to become a reality. Family Promise of Whitfield is an interfaith community network being developed to assist homeless families in times of need. A network of host congregations will provide temporary housing to those families and help them back in securing permanent housing and employment. You can consult www.familypromise.org or call Theirry Urbain at 706.278.6108 for further info. BRING A BAG - Sundays in September During the summer months, the Food Closet at St. Mark's has fed15 families representing more than 60 individuals! One Bag of Groceries will feed a family of four for five days. Ready made bags make it easy to supply our food bank visitors with a week of food along with recipes for using the food items in each bag. Throughout September we invited you to Bring A Bag of groceries. You may place your bag in the narthex or under the Outreach white board in the church lobby. Questions? Please see Tammy Rice-Rodriguez The following is a complete list of what we need for each bag: Tuna Helper 1 box 2 cans of tuna 1 box spaghetti noodles (medium/ 1 lb minimum) Large can of spaghetti sauce 1 lb bag of dried beans 1 can spam 2 bags/box of cornbread mix 10 0z can of chicken Cream of chicken soup 1 can Small pkg biscuit mix 12 0z can of roast beef with gravy Beef stew seasoning mix 2 Large cans mixed vegetables 1 box mashed potato flakes 1 bag rice,1 jar jelly, 1 loaf of bread 3 cans vegetables any type, 1 box vanilla wafers or cookies 3 cans of fruit, 1 box breakfast cereal 42 oz. can of quick oats, 3 cans of soup any flavor 1 jar peanut butter, 2 boxes instant Jell-O |
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The Quilters have been busy! The St. Mark's quilters
have made and delivered 11 quilts to local children in
foster care and 12 quilts to Cherokee Estates Girls'
Home.
The ladies are auctioning off a quilt they have made! You can see it displayed in the hallway between the Library and the Parish Hall. ALl proceeds will go towards the purchase of supplies to make additional quilts. The starting bid is $75.00. To place your bid and support this important ministry, please contact the church office at 706.278.8857 before Friday, September 28, 2007. |
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At the end of July of this year Pledges are
$169,726.00 which is 48.45%, last years pledges at
the end of July were $199.285.00
being 82.63%. Plate contributions for 2007 are
$32,708.00, that being 72.98%. Compared to last year
the plate contributions
were $24,788 which was 82.63% . July being the
seventh month of the year we should be at 58.33% of
our budget. As one
can see pledges are a little below where we need to
be.
If you have questions, please contact Sally Huggins, Financial Secretary, or Bob Haverland, Finance and Stewardship for the Vestry. |
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High School Youth -- don't forget the first House
Euchrist of the year on September 9th. Gather at St.
Mark's at 4:30 p.m. to travel to the Wright's home in
Chattanooga. We will be planning our mission
projects for the new year, so bring your big ideas!
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The Daughters of the King will meet on Wednesday
September 5 at 4:30 p.m. in the library. We will have
a bible study and discussion. All ladies are invited to
attend.
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Fall Book Study - The Monday afternoon book study
group will resume on Monday, September 10, 2007 at
5:00 pm in the Library. This fall's chosen reading is
Reading Judas: The Gospel of Judas and the
Shaping of Christianity by Elaine Pagels. If you are
interested in joining this group, please contact June
Sparks at 706.278.3969.
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Amelia and Jim Callaway, Dr. Charles Callaway's son, were married on August 4th at St. Mark's. Deaths Jud Thompson, a former St. Mark's parishioner, died on July 30th in Florida. Rev. Hendree Harrison, Sr., father of former St. Mark's Assistant Hendree Harrison, Jr. died August 16, 2007, in North Carolina. Walter Rutledge, Ethel Rutledge's husband, died on August 22nd in Ft. Ogelthorpe. Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord: And let light perpetual shine upon them. May their souls, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. |
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Mark your Calendars now with these upcoming dates: Wed. Oct. 10 - St. Francis Visit and Blessing of the Animals Fri. Nov. 2 - Preschool Chili Supper Sun. Nov. 4 - St. Mark's Living Gift Market Sun. Nov. 11 - Annual Parish Meeting, Vestry Elections, and 2nd Sunday Potluck Wed. Nov. 21 - Thanksgiving Service Sun. Dec. 2 - Advent Wreath Making Sat. Dec. 8 - Quiet Day with Mary Logan Sun. Dec. 9 - St. Nicholas Visit Wed. Dec. 12 - Lessons and Carols Sun. Dec. 23 - Christmas Pageant Mon. Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Services at 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. (with Choral Prelude at 10:30 p.m.) Tues. Dec. 25 - Christmas Day service at 10:00am |
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Members of St. Mark's Community Who Need Your Prayers: Rosemary Adams, Geneva and Marion Albertson, Alicia Alderman, Peter Andersen and family, Robb Andersen, Paul Anderson, Stan Applegate, Ruth Baker, Matt Blackburn, Tom Blaylock, Idawee Bowen, Charlotte Bryant, Betty Carlson, Alma Casper, Jean Fendley Corbin, Carey Craig, Marie Dodd, Jim Greer, Jane Harrell, Cathy Houser, Mike Houston, Yvonne Howalt, Janet Johnson, Phyllis Jordan, Julia Lansing, Tanc and Joan Lidderdale, Celia Looper, Alicia Kemp McCormick, Troy Moses, Alice Oosterhoudt, Owen Potts, Mary Privee, Patsy Rains, Cindie Robinson, Caroline Ryman, Doris Shoemaker, Glenn Smail, Lo Veasey, Suzanne Ward, Virginia Weaver. The St. Mark's Pastoral Care Committee would appreciate your help in letting the church know of any pastoral needs among our congregation. During regular business hours, please call Laura Minor in the church office (278-8857) if there is a need and she will see that the proper person is contacted. For after hours needs, please contact one of the following persons at home in the following order: Dean Taylor, Rector (226-2345 home, 264-2345 cell); Elizabeth Roles, Asst. Rector (537-8908); Amy Parks, Parish Administrator (706-847-4799); Rick Powell, Sr. Warden (278-2041). The St. Mark's Prayer Chain continues to actively serve the prayer needs of our parish community. If you have a prayer request, contact the prayer chain leader, Barbara Yarbrough (226-4147). |
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SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
1. Richard Cunningham, Jacob Johnson 2. Marilyn Hutcheson, Betty Garmany 3. Don Hayes Sr., Erin Ward 4. Chelsea Christiansen 5. Don Hoffmeyer 6. Clay Miller, Debora Buckner 7. George Woodward Sr., William Adkins 8. Tanc Lidderdale, Joan Anderson, Carol Taylor 9. Kim Miller, Gina Christiansen 11. Dick Geraci, Cathy Houser, Sam Martin 13. Emma Phinney 14. Juli Hayes, Joe Massey, Allen Hall 15. John Knight II, Hunter Myers 18. Patsy Gordon, Rick Powell 19. Jennifer Phinney 20. Gary Keeble 21. Gayle Hayes 22. Roger Williams, Tammy Rodriguez 23. Matt Smith 24. Jeanne Burr 26. Betty Carlson 28. George Spence 29. Mike Renfroe, John Sportiello 30. Ellen Andersen, James Holyer SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
10. Tommy & Bee Maybank 13. George & Connie Woodward 14. Kim & Jan Littell 18. David & Anne Blaylock, Steve & Mary Black 23. Art & Beverly Sutton 30. Walter & Marianna Arms, Theirry & Marianne Urbain |
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We hope you enjoyed the September edition of
The
Banner. Feel
free to contact the church office if
you're having trouble
with this email newsletter.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
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