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St. Mark’s Messenger
JUL Y 2015
“Saved by Grace, we are called to Celebrate, Serve and Make Disciples for Christ”
Vacation Bible School
July 6-10, 9 AM—12 Noon
Embark on the coolest adventure of the summer! Everest VBS is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Sciency –fun gizmos, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help faith flow into real life. You won’t want to miss it! Register now at www.stmarkshsv.org. If you’d like to volunteer, we’d love to have you—please see Traci.
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Dear Friends,
Have you stopped to think about how frenzied our lives have gotten lately? Our daily walk seems to be a series of events strung so closely together that we
are forced to rush about with barely enough time to get from one place to another. It seems we never have time to do anything at a lei-
surely pace.
We even carry our rushing into our faith and church. We rush to church and wait im-
patiently for the service to end because we have so much to do that afternoon.
And God help the pastor of the service lasts 65 minutes. Because the pastor let the
service to go five minutes over, we are now going to be late to the restaurant – which will make us late to the mall – which will make us late to supper at Mom’s – which will
make us late getting home this evening. And we still have to help the kid’s do their homework before we can fall into bed to get up Monday morning to start it all over
again.
I can even hear some of you saying, “Hey! Would you quit describing one of my days.”
Because our daily walks are so busy, we tend to cut short our spiritual walks. We just don’t have time. Our spiritual “walk” is an expression for how we live our lives for
God. We were created to “walk” with God, to have fellowship with him, to hang around
where he is and to enjoy being in his presence.
Perhaps we should take a lesson from the pigeons and practice “Pigeon Walk Christi-
anity.”
“OK. That settles it. Now I know pastor has completely gone off his rocker and lost his
mind!”
Perhaps ... but stop and think a moment. Have you ever watched a pigeon walk? They look really weird when they walk. They bob their heads back and forth every
step they take.
Do you know why they bob their heads? It is so they can see where they are going. A pigeon cannot focus its eyes while it is moving. So they have to stop their heads dur-ing each step, refocus their vision and take the next step. Their head must come to a
complete stop for their eyes to focus. But once they refocus, they take the next step. Then they start the whole process over again: stop their heads, refocus, and resume
the next step.
FROM YOUR
PASTOR’S
HEART
Then one day it hit me: We need to walk like pigeons in our Christian walk. We
need to stop our heads and hearts, refocus our vision and take another step. The
Christian walk should always be stop, refocus, step, stop, refocus, step, etc.
Let’s be honest. There are times in our spiritual walk when, like the pigeon, we
have trouble seeing where we are going. It is at this point that we need to stop, refocus on God and take another step. I believe we are missing something very
important when we fail to build a series of stops into our spiritual walk. Those stops enable us to refocus our vision before we proceed with our next step in
faith.
Refocusing is pausing long enough to ask ourselves if we are doing is what God wants us to do at that time. If we are, take another step in the same direction. If
not, we take a step in a different direction.
Keith Miller wrote, “Christians have developed a kind of selective vision which al-lows us to be deeply and sincerely involved in worship and church activities and
yet almost totally pagan in our lives, and ... never realize it.”
Maybe it is time we took a lesson from the pigeons and began practicing “Pigeon
Walk Christianity” — Stopping, Refocusing and Stepping out for God.
We must slow the pace of our walk in life enough to ask whether we are walking
with God not only at church, but at home, at work, driving our car, etc. And we must stay stopped long enough to hear the answer. After all, our spiritual “walk”
with God is shown in every area of our lives.
I firmly believe that while it may sound weird “Pigeon Walk Christianity” has real
merit to it.
I pray that you will realize the most important walk you will ever take is your walk
with God -- especially the “Pigeon Walk Christianity.”
Shalom!
Pr. Warren
A Special Congregational Meeting will be held at noon
on Sunday, June 28th, in the Sanctuary. At that time
the congregation will vote on whether to call Pastor
Gary Soop.
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St. Mark’s Faith & Fiction Book Group
Because Our July meeting falls on the holiday, the group will discuss All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr on Saturday, June 27. The pick for August will be The Good Lord Bird by James McBride.
The Quilt Guild will take a break in
July and resume their meetings in
August. Please contact Anna
Provancha with your ideas of what
you would like to work on in the
future.
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July 12, 9:45 AM July 12, 9:45 AM July 12, 9:45 AM Fellowship HallFellowship HallFellowship Hall
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Children & Family
from June 7-July 26 we will offer activities to our preschool thru high school classes. Meet in the chapel to start, we will read a story, followed by an activity. This month’s stories: July 5 Esther July 12 David July 19 Daniel July 26 Jonah
Vacation Bible School July 6-10, 9 AM—12 Noon
Embark on the coolest adventure of the summer! Everest VBS is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Sciency –fun gizmos, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help faith flow into real life. You won’t want to miss it! Register now at www.stmarkshsv.org. If you’d like to volunteer, we’d love to have you—please see Traci.
Youth Standards Class has been rescheduled to August 8 at 9 AM in the conference room. This class is for any who would like to work with children or youth and/or would like a refresher course.
On July 26, our St. Mark’s group heads up to Lutheridge in Asheville, NC. Please keep this group in your prayers for safe travels and enriching adventures!
Get Ready… Rally Day is on August 16!
A look at Lutheroad...
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VBS Prep Week June 29-July 3, 9 AM –12 Noon
For Jr. and Sr. High (and any adult volunteers available) - let’s get ready for Vacation Bible School (July 6-10)!
The schedule will loosely go something like this: during the first hour, we will meet in the youth room for several easy paint projects; the second hour, we will move to the sanctuary to go over the songs and stories of the week— learning and brainstorming through the day’s activities; during the last hour, we’ll have a variety of activities including crafting, hanging decorations and organizing supplies, etc. The goal is to get ready for VBS but have a lot of fun along the way too! Contact Traci to sign up or with any questions!
This summer, Wednesday
with Word continues for
two weeks in July, all youth
are invited to attend.
Those attending the
National Youth Gathering
are strongly urged to
attend. From 6 PM—8:30 PM;
dinner will be provided. Look
to email for addresses and last
minute instructions.
July 1 WWW at the Pittman’s, 6 PM
(NYG Lesson #5)
July 8 WWW at the Provancha’s, 6PM
(NYG Lesson #6)
July 12 Ice Cream Social, 9:45 AM
(to thank the congregation)
NYG Commisioning @ both
services
July 14-19 National Youth Gathering in
Detroit
What’s going on with Sunday School this summer? All Jr. & Sr. Youth are invited to help the younger kids this summer.
What does that mean? Each week we will have a lesson, that you can help with by reading, crafting, or tech (running video & popcorn machines ). You can sign up for the week that works best for you on the bulletin board in SS hall OR just meet in the chapel at 9:45 AM on Sunday mornings. Summer Sunday School will run from June 7—July 26.
DIAPERS! DIAPERS! DIAPERS! We are collecting diapers (sizes 3 & 4) for the NYG in-kind offering. Bring your donation to
Communication Central by July 12, if you’d like to help - thank you!
Wednesday with Word will resume on
August 5 at the Caple’s house.
Sunday School will start on August 16
with Rally Day.
Confirmation Class begins August 30.
Youth Sunday will be on September 13
in celebration with God’s Work. Our
Hands.
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Adult Education
Sunday School
Adult Mid-Week Opportunities Wednesday: Devotions, Prayer & Fellowship, 6:06 AM
Thursday: Women’s Bible Study, 1 PM
(Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David with discussion from Kay Arthur, Beth Moore & Priscilla Shirer)
1. Faith and Discovery: will begin a new text:
My Neighbor’s Faith (Stories of Interreligious Encounter, Growth, and Transformation) edited by Jennifer Howe Peace, OrN. Rose, and Gregory Mobley. This book is made up of a number of stories by people of different faiths to give a new perspective of those faiths, and personal experiences of some people. It is one of the new texts for the Education for Ministry program of the Episcopal Church. Led by Mike Hamilton.
2. Lectionary Bible Study: What is a
lectionary? A lectionary is a list of scripture readings assigned to be read on a particular day. This class will study and discuss the week’s readings used in Sunday worship. Led by Tom Duncan.
3. Bible Studies for Life: is studying James.
Using books from William Barclay and multiple Bible interpretations, take an in-depth look at the book of James. Everyone is asked to bring their favorite Bible to class to help find more insight among various interpretations. Led by Gwen Dornbos.
Though our class list is reduced for the summer, there are still learning experiences for everyone: now is a great time to visit a new class and see if it is a good fit for you.
For parents, the nursery is available for kids up to age 5; and Summer Sunday School for school-age children June 7—July 26.
Ruth Circle will meet on Wednesday,
July 1st at 9AM for our meeting, light
snack and Bible study. Members RSVP
regrets only to Pat Barber (256-536-
9357). Guests are always welcome,
please let Pat know that you will be
attending.
Rachel Circle will meet on Monday, July
13th at 6pm at Pane e Vino at the Art
Museum downtown. We welcome new
members and guests.
Deborah Circle will meet for lunch at
Chili’s (Target Shopping Center on Carl
T. Jones Drive) on Tuesday July 14 at
11:00 AM. All are welcome, but contact
Glenda Churchey
at [email protected] or 256 883-
1953 to be counted in the reservation.
Look forward to seeing all of you!
Martha Circle will be meeting for dinner
out on July 9 at Bonefish Grille
at 6:00p.m..
Circle
Meetings
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God’s Work, Our Hands
Food Pantry
A long-time ministry to serve hungry
families and individuals in the Huntsville
area. Make food donations (please check
“best by” dates if bringing from home) by
bringing this month’s item or any non-
perishable and placing it in the blue bins in
Communication Central.
Homeless Camps
An ongoing ministry to serve the homeless
in our area once a month. Contact Cindy
Conrad for more information. The next
visit will be July 12: meet in the old
Narthex at 1 PM.
These are opportunities for you to share your time, money, and of course, your prayers all year long.
With many on-going ministries, we’ve complied
ONE list for all items needed for our various
ministries. There are three blue collection bins
in Communication Central for all donations of
new items.
Opportunities to Serve
God’s Work Our Hands
Shopping List
Baby Wipes
Batteries
Blankets
Canned Fruit
Canned Meals
Canned Meat
Canned Veggies
Cereal
Cheez-Its (indiv.)
Crackers
Deodorant
Diapers
Dried Beans
Fruit Cups
Gravy
Insect Repellent
Instant Potatoes
Jelly
Juice
Juice Boxes (100%)
Lotion
Mac & Cheese
Nutri-Grain Bars
Pasta
Peanut Butter
Pet Food
Pop-top Soups
Pop Tarts
Powdered Milk
Pudding Cups
Rice
Shampoo/
Conditioner
Soap
Spaghetti Sauce
Toilet Paper
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Tuna Pouches
Water Bottles National Youth Gathering:
Diapers
For this gathering’s in-kind offering, we
will be collecting disposable diapers,
primarily sizes 3 & 4. If you would like to
help in this endeavor, please bring your
donations to Communication Central by
July 12. Thank you!
Downtown Rescue Mission
On the third Friday of every month, at
12:30 PM, a group will go into the mission
to clean the kitchen. If you would like to
participate in this effort, please contact
Janet Duncan.
If you are unable to serve as scheduled,
please make arrangements for a substitute.
July & August Worship Assistants
July 5, 2015 8:30 11:00
Asst. Minister Traci Billman Jim Birkholz
Lay Asst. David Schultz, Linda Veren
Lector Karen Petersen Pat Barber
Acolyte Gabriel Pittman Payton Paulus
Server Katie Jaramillo, Evan Jaramillo Sam Mullin
Greeter Noewood Cutter, Carol Cutter Emma Lou Demirjian, Joyce Brown
Greeter Stan Reinartz, Barbara Reinartz Chris Myers
Usher Mary Wiley Frank Craig
Usher Harry Wiley Carol Craig
July 12, 2015 8:30 11:00
Asst. Minister Barry Rogers Jed Deason
Lay Asst. Anne Knowles
Lector Lynn Redington Brianna Sieja
Acolyte Lija Abele Lana Leo
Server Matt Thies, Aidan Pittman Meredith Mullin
Greeter Mary Grace Evans, Karen Fletcher Emma Lou Demirjian, Joyce Brown
Greeter Karen Szymczyk Chris Myers
Usher Bill Weiler Glenn Dasher
Usher Marlin Williamson Tim Seija
July 19, 2015 8:30 11:00
Asst. Minister Gwen Dornbos Ellen Brusick
Lay Asst. Norm & Peg Skrenes
Lector Robert Burkhardt Peter Loux
Acolyte Sesalie Satterfeal Sarah Thornton
Server Katie Jaramillo, Evan Jaramillo River Skrenes
Greeter Mandy Hiller, Marilyn Rogers Emma Lou Demirjian, Joyce Brown
Greeter Karen & Glenn Cunningham Chris Myers
Usher Michelle Price Gloria Woody
Usher Mike Price Don Sieja
July 26, 2015 8:30 11:00
Asst. Minister Brenda Holsopple Frank Craig
Lay Asst. Jed Deason
Lector Judy Jung Mike Hamilton
Acolyte Robbie Caple Peyton Paulus
Server Felina Sermiento, Katelyn Bodin Sam Sysktus
Greeter Abby Williamson Emma Lou Demirjian, Joyce Brown
Greeter Penny Krell, Allen Krell Chris Myers;
Usher Barry Rogers Butch Lloyd
Usher Marilyn Rogers Anna Lloyd
August 2, 2015 8:30 11:00
Asst. Minister Barry Rogers Jim Birkholz
Lay Asst. David Schultz, Linda Veren
Lector Louise Brooks Tom Duncan
Acolyte Sesalie Satterfeal Payton Paulus
Server Shelby Billman, Haley Bodin Sam Mullin
Greeter Barbara Kocher Dennis Kocher Craig Satterfeal; Gloria Woody
Greeter Gwen Dornbos, Bob Dornbos Jan Overton
Usher Mary Wiley Frank Craig
Usher Harry Wiley Carol Craig
Jay's Ministry Janet & Tom Duncan
August 9, 2015 8:30 11:00
Asst. Minister Gwen Dornbos Jed Deason
Lay Asst. Anne Knowles
Lector Lynn Redington Peter Loux
Acolyte Grace Billman Lana Leo
Server Matt Thies, Aidan Pittman Meredith Mullin
Greeter Mary Grace Evans, Karen Fletcher Craig Satterfeal; Gloria Woody
Greeter Karen Szymczyk Jan Overton
Usher Bill Weiler Glenn Dasher
Usher Marlin Williamson Tim Seija
Jay's Ministry Jim Mullin
August 16, 2015 8:30 11:00
Asst. Minister Traci Billman Kathy Seija
Lay Asst. Norm & Peg Skrenes
Lector Robert Burkhardt Nancy Lorine
Acolyte Aija Abele Sarah Thornton
Server Katie Jaramillo, Evan Jaramillo River Skrenes
Greeter Mandy Hiller, Marilyn Rogers Craig Satterfeal; Gloria Woody
Greeter Karen & Glenn Cunningham Jan Overton
Usher Michelle Price Jim Mullin
Usher Mike Price Don Sieja
Jay's Ministry Jennifer Jones
August 23, 2015 8:30 11:00
Asst. Minister Dennis Kocher John Mahoney
Lay Asst. Jed Deason
Lector Judy Jung Mike Hamilton
Acolyte Robbie Caple Zoe Falkenberg
Server Felina Sermiento, Katelyn Bodin Sam Sysktus
Greeter Mike Price, Les Billman Craig Satterfeal; Gloria Woody
Greeter Penny Krell, Allen Krell Jan Overton
Usher Barry Rogers Butch Lloyd
Usher Marilyn Rogers Anna Lloyd
Jay's Ministry Kathy and Don Sieja
August 30, 2015 8:30 11:00
Asst. Minister Roberts Abele Frank Craig
Lay Asst. David Schultz
Lector Karen Petersen Becky Hamilton
Acolyte Lija Abele Sesalie Satterfeal
Server Alyssa Armstrong, Gracie Niemeyer Sam Mullin
Greeter Norwood Cutter, Carol Cutter Craig Satterfeal; Gloria Woody
Greeter Stan Reinartz, Barbara Reinartz Jan Overton
Usher Brandon Hiller Andy Seija
Usher Roberts Abele Norm Skrenes
Jay's Ministry any/all who are available
Lija Abele
Charley Armstrong
Helen Armstrong
Linda Bennett
John Brown
Tyler Caple
Kayla Carter
Mary Cramer
Jonathan Cutter
John Dasher
Hilda Fakes
Don Gutknecht
Mike Hamilton
Libbie Hicks
Michael Ise
Stan Jacobs
Barb Kocher
Ellie Lienau
Chris Love
John Mahony
Karlie Marklet
Karen Miskelly
Julie Moen
Amy Newland
Jan Overton
Tim Paddon
Lauren Palm
Sandy Parks
James Phillips
Lucas Price
Brian Robinson
Olivia Schappell
Don Sieja
Beth Stevens
Judy Styles
Mike Swenson
David Troutman
Michael Volz
Denise Williamson
Please contact the church office if your birthday is in July and it is not listed.
July 2015 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 VBS Prep Week
6:06AM Prayer & Devotion 9AM Ruth Circle
12:45PM Ukulele Choir
6PM WWW
2 VBS Prep Week
1PM Women’s Bible Study
5:30PM Praise Team
6:30PM Praise Team
3
Church Office Closed
4
Independence Day
9:30AM Altar Guild
5 8:30AM Contemporary Worship
9:45AM Sunday School
11AM Traditional Worship
6
9AM - Noon VBS
7
9AM - Noon VBS
1PM Knit & Crochet
5:30PM Bd of Learning
5:30PM Handbells
6:30PM Wind Ensemble
7PM EGA
8
9AM - Noon VBS
6:06AM Prayer & Devotion
12:45PM Ukulele Choir
4PM Bd of Worship
6PM WWW
9
9AM - Noon VBS
1PM Women’s Bible Study
5:30PM Praise Team
6:30PM Praise Team
6PM Martha Cir-cle
10
9AM - Noon VBS
11 9:30AM Altar Guild
12 8:30AM Contemporary Worship
9:45AM Sunday School
11AM Traditional Worship
1PM Homeless Camp Visits
13 9:30AM Staff Meeting
5:30PM Exec. Comm. Meeting
6PM Rachel Circle
14 National Youth
Gathering
9AM EGA
11AM Deborah Circle Lunch
1PM Knit & Crochet
5:30PM Handbells
6:30PM Wind Ensemble
15 National Youth
Gathering
6:06 Prayer & Devotion
16 National Youth
Gathering
1PM Women’s Bible Study
2PM Balance/Tai Chi Class
5:30PM Praise Team
6:30PM Praise
17 National Youth
Gathering
12:30PM Downtown Rescue Mission-Kitchen
18 9:30AM Altar Guild
19 National Youth
Gathering
8:30AM Contemporary Worship
9:45AM Sunday School
11AM Traditional Worship
20
9:30AM Staff Meeting
5:30PM Church Council Meeting
21 10:30AM Deliver Meals on Wheels
1PM Knit & Crochet
5:30PM Handbells
6:30PM Wind Ensemble
22 Newsletter
Deadline
6:06AM Prayer & Devotion
23
1PM Women’s Bible Study
2PM Balance Tai Chi Class
5:30PM Praise Team
6:30PM Praise Team
24
25
9:30AM Altar Guild
26
Lutheridge
8:30AM Contemporary Worship
9:45AM Sunday School
11AM Traditional Worship
27
Lutheridge
28
Lutheridge
9AM EGA
1PM Knit & Crochet
5:30PM Handbells
6:30PM Wind Ensemble
7PM EGA
29
Lutheridge
6:06AM Prayer & Devotion
30
Lutheridge
1PM Women’s Bible Study
2PM Balance Tai Chi Class
5:30PM Praise Team
6:30PM Praise Team
31
Lutheridge
St. Mark’s Staff Directory
Church Address: 200 Longwood Dr. SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
Church Phone: 256-539-4361 Church Fax: 256-539-4388
Interim Pastor: Extension 15……………..……..…..Warren Casiday ([email protected])
Music Director: Extension 17………..………………...Ferdinand Murati ([email protected])
Int. Dir. of Christian Education: Extension 16…..….….Traci Billman ([email protected])
Office Manager: Extension 14……..…….................………...Emily Jacobs ([email protected])
Office Assistant: Extension 10…………………....Connie Jaramillo ([email protected])
Organist/Pianist: ………………......………….. …..,,,,……………..Dr. Mira Kruja ([email protected])
www.stmarkshsv.org
For the month of July, Please donate cereal to
the Food Pantry. The smaller boxes
are preferred over the larger sizes.