St. Mark’s

United Methodist Church

100 Peachblossom Road

Easton, Maryland 21601 410-822-0001

FAX: 410-822-0002

www.stmarkseaston.org

churchoffice@stmarkseaston.org

church e-mail

23rd Sunday after Pentecost

November 12, 2017 … … … … .… … … … … 8:15 & 11 a.m. Worship Service

GATHERING………………....….……….……………. Please take time to pray

WELCOME

▲ WE WELCOME ONE ANOTHER

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE……………………………………… … … … … …… Dr. Bill Wharton

“Prayer in A Flat Major” … … … … … … … … … … … … … … Boelmann

CALL TO WORSHIP

Rejoice in God always! Again I say rejoice!

Rejoice in God’s steadfast love.

Rejoice in Christ’s enduring grace.

Rejoice in God’s saving word.

Rejoice in the Spirit’s gentle guidance.

Rejoice in God’s healing presence.

Rejoice in God always! Again I say rejoice!

HYMN / LIGHTING OF ALTAR CANDLES “All Praise to Our Redeeming Lord (verses 1, 2, 5 & 6)”… … … page 554

▲ THE OPENING PRAYER

THE GLORIA … … … … … ……,,,,,,,,…..… … … … … … … ….page 71

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;

as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen. Amen.

PSALTER READING Psalm 126 with response 1… … … … page 847

SPECIAL MUSIC…………….……………… … … … … … … … … … … 8:15 … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …………….…David Cherry “In My Life”………………………..…..………………………….……..

11:00 … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … Overtones

“How Great Thou Art” … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … Wagner

PRAYER CONCERNS & CALL TO PRAYER The Lord be with you. AND ALSO WITH YOU. Let us pray.

MORNING PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom

come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our

daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who

trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from

evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever.

Amen.

PRAYER RESPONSE “For the Beauty of the Earth (verse 1)”… … … … … … …page 92

For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, for the love which

from our birth over and around us lies; Lord of all, to thee we raise

this our hymn of grateful praise.

BLESSING OF THE OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

SHOEBOXES

OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES Offertory Prayer & Offertory Music

8:15 Voluntary………………………..……………… … … … … …Dr. Wharton

“Minuet in C Major”……………………… … … … … … … … … ...Boelmann

11:00 Voluntary …… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … Chancel Choir

“The Lord Is My Light” … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … Courtney

DOXOLOGY……………………………………………………… …page 94

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures

here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts!

Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

READING FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT

Philippians 4:4-8… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … page 1024

This is the Word of the Lord.. THANKS BE TO GOD!

MESSAGE … … … … “A Life of Gratitude” … … … … Rev. Missy Rekitzke

▲ HYMN / EXTINGUISHING OF THE CANDLES

“Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing”… … … … … … … … … page 671

▲ BLESSING/BENEDICTION POSTLUDE.….…….…………………….….………… … … … … Dr. Wharton

“Tocatta in C Minor ”………………….……… … … … … … … … Boelmann

Indicates Congregation standing as able.

“Have a Blessed Week & Say a Good Word for God!” WELCOME TO ST. MARK’S! Before the service begins, you are invited to register your attendance (please print) in the attendance pad in the pew. THE FLOWERS on the altar this morning are presented to the Glory of God, & in honor of all the Christmas Box volunteers & contributors by Dick & Becky VanGilder. THE NURSERY is located in Room 212 & is available for parents to attend to their child’s needs. Volunteers are needed. Please see Dana Callahan, Nursery Coordinator. The nursery is located in Room 212.

-Those Who Serve - ACOLYTE: . LAYREADER: Marie Davis. (8:15). Bob Lawrence. (11:00).

USHERS: Head Usher: Dick VanGilder; Betty Todd & Susan Divilio. (8:15).

Head Usher: Ray Kraeer; Debbie Morton, Bob Thomas, Brad & Jody Baker. (11:00).

GREETERS: Betty Todd & Susan Divilio. (8:15). Mary Ann Hicks & Jane Sullivan (11:00). SOUND TECH: Seth Gunther. COFFEE HOUR: Bill & Gwen Curry. ALTAR GUILD: Bobbie Ayers. CHURCH OPENING: Jeff Morton.. CLOSING: The Nagels.

ANNOUNCEMENTS ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

Pairs & Spares meet in Conference Rm of Staff wing. The Koinonia Class meets in Meeting Rm. 155, Wesley Yater meets in the Chapel. BOARD OF CHILDCARE St Mark’s will be collecting items for the Board of Child Care Christmas store. These items can be new or gently used. The boys purchase these items as gifts for their family members or caseworkers or advisors. Christmas gift bags, labels & tissue paper are also needed. We are also looking for an additional volunteer to work with Gladys Makovsky on the Board of Child Care Mission throughout the year. Please contact Gladys or leave a message for Kathy Miller 410-822-0001 ext 308 DEADLINE FOR BULLETIN is 1:00 p.m. every Wednesday! UNITED METHODIST MEN If you are a man of faith and want to help us in our mission of serving Christ & others, we would love to have you join us. Send me an email to earecksonr@yahoo.com & I will put you on our United Methodist Men (UMM) email list. You don’t have to attend our meetings to be involved. We are active & alive for Christ. Come & be a part of our group. THE THRIFT SHOP 410-820-7106 The shop hours are Monday- 10:00am-12:30 pm, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm. 410-820-7106. Thank you! Lee Royer 410-829-8189.

FOR MEMORIAL OR HONORARIUM monetary gifts please send to Karen Reed’s attention. Please do not put in offering plate unless they are in regular envelope, marked with Karen’s name. Letters are written to the family so they can be acknowledged. WE ARE STILL COLLECTING the Box Tops for Education. MR. FIX IT If you have nagging little things around the house that need fixing, why not call Mr. Fix-It who would be delighted to address your problem(s). Call the Church Office to arrange for this free service. PRAYER IN THE CHAPEL meets weekly on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. please feel free to join us as we pray for various needs for the church, members & the local community. Please use the pew cards to submit requests for prayers. PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY The Prayer Chain Ministry provides prayer support in crisis or emergencies for church members, loved ones & people in the community. Please call the church office 410/822-0001 & or Contact Sara Lou Casson 410/822-4872 or Betty Fleming 410/822-2216.

-This Week at St. Mark’s- Sunday, November 12, 2017 Shoeboxes are due!! 8:15 a.m. – Worship Service. Chapel. 9:30 a.m. – Worship Service. Sanctuary. 9:30 a.m. – Sunday School for all ages. Children will start out in the Sanctuary for worship and then leave after “Catch-Up with Jesus” to go to their classrooms. 11:00 a.m. – Worship Service. Sanctuary. Monday, November 13, 2017 9:30 a.m. – Operation Christmas Child Shoebox packing. Fellowship hall. 6:30 p.m. – New Member Orientation. Conference Rm. Tuesday, November 14, 2017 6:30 p.m. – Fast Track Disciple 1. Room 8 basement. Wednesday, November 15, 2017 1:00 p.m. – Prayer Shawl Ministry. Music Directors Office. 6:30 p.m. – Showing of Matthew. Meeting Rm. 155. 6:30 p.m. – Overtones Rehearsal. Music Rm. Thursday, November 16, 2017 6:30 p.m. – Disciple III. Room 8 basement. 6:30 p.m. – Chancel Choir Rehearsal. Choir Rm. Sunday, November 19, 2017 8:15 a.m. – Worship Service. Chapel. 9:30 a.m. – Worship Service. Sanctuary. 9:30 a.m. – Sunday School for all ages. Children will start out in the Sanctuary for worship and then leave after “Catch-Up with Jesus” to go to their classrooms. 11:00 a.m. – Worship Service. Sanctuary.

3:00 p.m. – Simple Gifts Concert. Sanctuary.

-Let Us Pray For-

Prayer Focus: All Veterans.

While we all know that being admitted into the hospital can be a stressful time, please

contact the church office so that you can be visited. You are our family & are important to us! We would like your permission for your name to be listed if you are in the hospital!

PRMC Sonny Granger

Easton Memorial Jack Brodie

Bayleigh Chase 545 Cynwood Ave. Gloria Lindquist, Lois Dabbert, Don Casson, Ted Lewers, Elva Eareckson Bayleigh Chase/Marvel Hall 501 Dutchman’s Lane Audrey Woolston Homestead Manor 410 Colonial Dr. Denton, MD 21629 Lee Walker Envoy of Denton 420 Colonial Drive Denton, MD 21629 Eudora Fischer Atria Senior Living #107 1110 Healthway Drive Salisbury, MD 21804 Harry Jordan Lakeside Dave Stavely (Rm 326) 1109 S. Schumaker Drive Salisbury, MD 21804 Serving in the Military 1st Lt. Jacob Shores US Army C Troop, 6 - 17 ARS Task Force Warhawk FOB Dwyer, APO AE 09355

SSgt. Harold S. Brice, III U.S. Marine Recruiting Catonsville 5439 Baltimore National Pike Catonsville, MD 21229 CPL Sarah Golden (Royer) USMC

6128 Chosin Circle Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543 P.O. II Gary B. Granger, Jr. Navy 7812 Stone Briar Drive Glen Burnie, MD 21060 At Home (Easton, unless noted) Dan Pritchett 700 Port Street, Cottage 562 Sonny Granger P.O. Box 67 Neavitt, MD 21652 Jonathan Wagner 4601 Paul Mall Road Baltimore, MD 21215 Chuck & Pat Moon 7336 Madeline Avenue Ruby Carter 29378 Price Street Phyllis Carroll 8900 Goldsborough Neck Road Cathy Tull 201 Federal Street, Apt. 27 Mort Reed 7410 Skidaway Road, Apt. 210 Savannah, GA 31406 Cadia Rehabilitation-Pike Creek 3540 Three Little Bakers Blvd.

Wilmington, DE 19808 Susan Horning Our Global Missions: monthly focus

● Lifetime Wells International

Holiday Food Baskets for St. Mark’s Village The brown bags to be filled for the Thanksgiving & Christmas holiday baskets are in place in 2 areas. Just inside the main doors, and in the Gathering space. Please grab one & return the bag with the items listed. We need them no later than Sunday, November 12th. The residents of St. Mark’s Village look forward to receiving a basket. Thank you, Lee Royer, Missions Committee

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UMW November Circle Meetings:

Sarah Circle: Nov. 14 7 pm

Home of Sheila Scott

29565 Galloway Run

St. Mark’s Mission is: To share the love of Jesus

with & through the people of Talbot County & beyond.

Our Worship: 10/29 11/5

8:15 A.M. Worship 56

9:45 A.M. Worship 186 116

11:00 A.M. Worship __ 99

Total Worship Attendance 186 271

Sunday School Attendance 86 69

Our Tithes & Offerings (November 5, 2017)

Amount Received Last Week ……....…..$ 16,490.00

Missions Fund (YTD) *…….….................$ 39,413.00

Building Maint. Fund…(YTD) *……........$ 29,797.00

RADA CUTLERY SALE HAS STARTED! PICK UP A CATALOG IN THE GATHERING AREA.

SAMARITAN’S SHOE BOX MISSION

Today is the day! Blessing of the boxes for

Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. After

the 11:00 service today, your help is needed to

transfer the boxes to Fellowship hall. We will meet

tomorrow morning at 10:30 a.m. in the hall to

prepare them for delivery to our box depot. This is

always an exciting time- Come join us!

Pastor’s Advent Study: Faithful: Christmas

through the eyes of Joseph

Come join me on Wednesdays from 12-1p.m. in the

Chapel, November 29, December 6, 13 and 20 for an

in-depth look at Christmas through the eyes of

Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father. Joseph’s place in the

Nativity story is sometimes overlooked but contains

valuable lessons for all of us. His courageous actions were crucial to

the birth of Christ and God’s salvation plan for humanity. Bring your

Bible, a notebook if you’d like to take notes and a willing spirit!

CHRISTMAS WREATHS !!! For the second year in a row, Tabitha Circle will be selling fresh Christmas wreaths, lovingly decorated by members of the Tabitha Circle. Just in time for your holiday decorating, our wreaths will be displayed and sold in the Gathering Area for all three services on Sunday, November 26th. The funds raised from this sale will be used to support missions in the name of Jesus Christ. More information to follow in your bulletins.

Getting Caught Up In Christmas

Madness? Take a break and enjoy a

four-week Advent study, “Advent: Hit

Pause,” beginning on

Mondays, November 27 and

continuing through December

18 from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Chapel. The

study is based on the book “Pauses

for Advent” by Trevor Hudson. Amy Steward and Wendy Cadell will

lead a brief discussion and an uplifting meditation each week. You

won’t want to miss it! To register and order your book at a cost

of $6.49 ea, call Karen in the Church Office.

November 15th showing is at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary

The Hunger Coalition is

looking for help delivering

Thanksgiving dinners on

Thanksgiving Day. If you are

interested in helping,

Please contact Millie at 410-

822-0975

Do you shop online? Do you shop Amazon.com? Did

you know that if you purchase items from Amazon they

will donate 0.5% of the price to St. Mark’s?

All you have to do is go to smile.amazon.com and choose

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church as your charity to

donate to and Amazon sends St. Mark’s the money

earned from your purchase which goes directly to pay

down the debt of the building!

We all need items from time to time so why not support

the church when you make your purchase thru Amazon?

It’s a win-win!

St. MARK’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MEAL &

MID-SHORE COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT

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Reservation Form for Christmas Meal and Concert—

December 3 at 5:00 p.m.

St Mark’s family will gather together for fellowship, dinner and a

concert by the Mid-Shore Community Band on Sunday, December 3,

2017 at 5:00 p.m. We will gather in Fellowship Hall for a delicious

meal from Old Mill Market’s Jeff & Joyce Bridges. Dinner will be

meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, drinks & cake! After

dinner we will move to the Sanctuary for the concert. The cost for the

evening will be $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children or $22.00 for a

family. The dinner is open to church family & guests and the concert

is open to the public. A love offering will be donated to the Brighter

Christmas Fund sponsored by the Star Democrat.

See you there!

Number attending_________________________________________

Amount paid______________________________________________

Name(s)__________________________________________________

Telephone________________________________________________

Email address____________________________________________

To make a reservation: email

churchoffice@stmarkseaston.org, or place this form in the

offering plate, or mail to the church office.

Deadline to make a reservation is Sunday, November 27.

You can pay for your dinner using PUSHPAY online by using your cell phone Text STMARKSEASTON TO 77977

Or from your computer by going to our website click on giving tab, click on the Give Online

Add up what dinner will cost fill in the amount select the fund (Christmas Dinner) add your information and you’re done! It’s that easy!