This Week at St. Mark

Sunday, May 1 7:30 a.m. Prayer in Pastor’s Office

8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 8:30 a.m. Prayer Servants in the Prayer Chapel

9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service

11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Prayer Servants in the Prayer Chapel

2:00 p.m. UMW UNIT MEETING (PARLOR)

Monday, May 1 5:00 p.m. Yoga

6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m. HANDBELL CHOIR

7:00 p.m. Rabbi Eric E. Walker (Sanctuary))

Tuesday, May 2 6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, Bell Hall

Wednesday, May 3 11:30 a.m. Barnabas PK, Mr. Bill’s

7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, May 4 6:00 p.m. HEART FRIENDS

6:00 p.m. Scouts Venture

Friday, May 5 6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, McDonald’s

6:00 p.m. CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Saturday, May 6 7:30 a. m. Same Ten, Parlor

Byron’s Bulletin This week, a close friend sent me a text message that simply read, “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” Proverbs 16:9. I would be lying if I said it didn’t get my attention at 6:45 in the morning! I thought about it constantly throughout the morning and most of the day. I kept thinking, What does this mean to me? How can I apply it to my life? What steps am I taking, or rather, what are the steps that God is establishing in my life? These questions led me to an even bigger question- What does my heart look like? The Bible teaches us that God looks at the heart while we look mostly at the individual (1 Samuel 16:7). Many times, we try to establish the pathways that lead us to what we think we need most in this world, such as wealth, stature, status, power, etc. We allow these things to guide our “way” and ultimately control our hearts. God wants our hearts to be humble, reverent, loving, devoted, repentant, and obedient. If we allow our hearts to be filled with the attributes of God instead of our selfish, worldly desires, we will quickly see that the “established steps” lead us down the path to others in need. Food for thought: By what way are you planning your heart to take you?

Byron

“HEART FRIENDS” Women’s Accountability Groups

Led by Pam Sellers. Come join women of all ages as we begin small accountability groups designed to be a safe place to share our joys, struggles, and find guidance in God’s Word. Anyone interested in being a part of a small accountability group is invited to attend our

organizational meeting on May 4th at 6:00 p.m. in the parlor. If you have any questions, please contact Pam Sellers at

331-5927.

The 2016 St. Mark United Methodist Church MISSIONS DINNER

Featuring SHAUN ALEXANDER

Thursday, June 16, 2016 In the Family Life Center Dinner at 6:30 p.m. with

Silent Auction. Tickets are $25 per person and all profit goes to SMUMC Missions program. Tickets are

now on sale to the public. Get yours before they are gone!

All United Methodist Women are invited to the quarterly Unit Meeting today May 1st in the

parlor at 2pm. In addition to the business Meeting, Danny Lemley will speak on pro-grams and projects related to autism. The meeting will conclude at 3pm. Thank you.

Amelia Yessick, Unit President

STEPHEN MINISTRY “Grow in the Lord”

The more you focus on the Lord Himself and do God’s work unselfishly, the more satisfaction you will find in your Christian Walk. It’s that simple! Are you looking for more

satisfaction in your own Christian Faith Walk? If so, there is no better way to gain that satisfaction than through the min-istry of serving others. Stephen Ministers are trained to do that to the very best of their God-given abilities. How about

you; Would you consider serving our congregation as a Stephen Minister? By helping others, you help God’s

Kingdom to grow, and in the process you will grow spiritually as well. For more information about Stephen Ministry, contact me –

John Drawhorn – at 242-3435 today!

Summer is almost here, and the food pantry NEEDS some vacation time help. We are

hoping that some of you may have some altered schedules and will be willing to help full time or just as a needed substitute during the summer months. It is so important that we have some new summer volunteers so we never have to cancel any of our pantry sessions. If you are

willing to help out, please contact Vicky Killen 633-1994 or Jennifer Woods 339-9388.

Mother’s Day Offering As many of you are aware, the North Alabama Conference has a

treasured gift in the Fair Haven Retirement/Assisted Living Facility. No resident of Fair Haven has ever been asked to leave

because of an inability to pay care. How is that possible? Because of churches like St. Mark and others around the North Alabama Conference and beyond. Mother’s Day, May 8th, is designated as Fountain of Love Offering Sunday for the benefit of our beloved Fair Haven. On this day can you / would you consider a gift in

honor / or memory of a loved one to support this great ministry? Simply give a donation by envelope or by check and mark it: FAIR HAVEN. This will alert Samantha Mahloch of your special gift that

will passed along to the Annual Conference. Thank you!

I can’t thank the members of St. Mark enough for last Thursday night (Game Night with REACH students). The students had a great time as did I. Everything was wonderful from the homemade desserts to the bags and bags of donations. Thanks you!!!

Shannon Hubbard, Program Coordinator Alabama REACH

Saint Mark Church Staff Rev. John Verciglio Senior Pastor Rev. Byron Fair Associate Pastor Rev. John Drawhorn Senior Adult & Shepherding Pastor Melanie Burkhalter Director of Children & Preschool Ministries

and Noah’s Ark Day School Ronnie Lett Minister of Music Andrew Gill Youth Director Jerrell Bowden Worship Leader Merry Livingston Pianist Gail Hasson Organist Samantha Mahloch Administrator Summer Cockrell Executive Secretary Ellis Houston, Jr. Custodian

Prayer List

Friends of Church Members Food Pantry Clients Our Country’s Leaders Torrid Jackson Laney, Jody &Tammy Wyatt Tracey Riker Steve Hopper Charles and Judy Gattis Ethan Ballard Mike Bozeman Tim Mooneyham Carolyn Gunter Linda Jordan & Family Pam Haskins Ben Bedsole Celebrate Recovery Alton Bundrum Jim Mills Wanda Harris Glenn Woodruff Sandra Baker Daniel Logan Bruce and Pricilla Hutchins Mike Dixon Pat Bradburn Jean Humphrey Jessica Chiles & Family Nancy Wood Sharon Shows Rick Bailey Jane Lee The Family of Sandy Gordon ** All individuals requesting prayer are noted for 3 weeks. If after three weeks the individual needs further prayer, please call the church office, and we will place the individual back on the prayer list for another three weeks. Thank You!

Military Jim Hoven Andrew Taylor Ben Tabberer Taylor Hollingsworth Church Members Grace Kirkley Connie Mobley Ann Hollub Jessie Hannah and Family Curtis and Mildred Hargrove Lucy Hightower John and Betty Richardson Dudley and Dianne Kerr Anita Adams Betty Marshall John and Carol Drawhorn Frank & Mary Donna Green Ira and Ina Smith Charles Smith Sr. Judy Kelly Ray and Carol Reidenbach Alice Kizziah Willie Mosley Brenda Rainey Klickie Thornton Larry McAfee Jackie Harmon Frank Hilleke Paul Hass Everett Nix Family of Church Members Bobby Jagoe Lewis Mitchell Sibyl Forsberg Chad Selman The Family of Miriam Lamb Pat Bradburn Lisa Jackson Virginia Ball Emily Koeppe Anna Criswell Allethia Tate Bernard Utley Paul & Margaret Hass Sr. Larry Askew The Family of Ruth Meline Bill Williams Karen and Brandon Tidmore Patricia Schmitt Jan Brazeal Ingenreith

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Rev. John Verciglio

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Memorials/Honorariums Food Pantry In Memory of Raymond Johnson By Sue Maxwell John and Betty Richardson In Memory of John Spence By John and Betty Richardson In Memory of Nancy Robinson By Lyn Smith In Honor of Matt and Laurie Wright’s 17th wedding anniversary By Dick and Linda Wright Choir Fund In Memory of Nancy Robinson By Bill and Amelia Yessick

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Contributions 4/24/2016

2016 Budget 10,069 Non Pledged 4,810 Loose 168 Count Me In 5,668 Care Construct. 696.39 Celebrate Recovery 12 Choir 25 Food Pantry 360

Total 21,808

General Budget 4/24/2016

Budget Needed Weekly:

$21,390 Budget Received This Week:

$15,047 Total Income Rec’d To

Date: $307,514 Total Expenses To Date:

$302,182

Join us for VBS on June 13-16

from 9:00 to 12:00. This year

our VBS theme is Submerged:

Finding truth below the surface!

Please make sure to register your

child. If you are interested in

volunteering, please call Melanie at

339-7476. Also join us at 5:30

p.m. on Monday, June 13th at the

Fayette Aquatic Center to kick off a

great week!

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 1, 2016

Welcome/Announcements/Congregational Greeting

Rev. John Drawhorn

Gathering and Acolyte Procession 8:30 a.m. Miss Abby Cobb and Miss Mallory Cobb

Prelude “Tune for the Oboe” Gail Hasson Choral Call to Worship Chancel Choir

“Come Christians Join to Sing” Hymn of Praise #714 “I Know Whom I Have Believed” Apostles’ Creed Rev. John Drawhorn

*Gloria Patri

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.

Infant Baptism Caroline Elizabeth Falls

Pastor’s Prayer Rev. Byron Fair

Choral Anthem Chancel Choir “It’s Still the Cross”

Soloist– Linda Baird

*Offertory Hymn #591 “Rescue The Perishing” The Offertory Prayer and Offering Rev. John Drawhorn Offertory Music Merry Livingston *Doxology

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 up-lifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Special Music Keith Duncan

The Sermon Rev. Byron Fair

“Excuses” John 5:1-9

The Great Thanksgiving with Holy Communion

Closing Hymn #382 “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” The Benediction Postlude Gail Hasson

“Rejoice, Ye Pure In Heart”

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 1, 2016

Welcome/Announcements/Congregational Greeting

Rev. John Drawhorn

Gathering and Acolyte Procession 8:30 a.m. Miss Abby Cobb and Miss Mallory Cobb

Prelude “Tune for the Oboe” Gail Hasson Choral Call to Worship Chancel Choir

“Come Christians Join to Sing” Hymn of Praise #714 “I Know Whom I Have Believed” Apostles’ Creed Rev. John Drawhorn

*Gloria Patri

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.

Infant Baptism Caroline Elizabeth Falls

Pastor’s Prayer Rev. Byron Fair

Choral Anthem Chancel Choir “It’s Still the Cross”

Soloist– Linda Baird

*Offertory Hymn #591 “Rescue The Perishing” The Offertory Prayer and Offering Rev. John Drawhorn Offertory Music Merry Livingston *Doxology

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 up-lifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Special Music Keith Duncan

The Sermon Rev. Byron Fair

“Excuses” John 5:1-9

The Great Thanksgiving with Holy Communion

Closing Hymn #382 “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” The Benediction Postlude Gail Hasson

“Rejoice, Ye Pure In Heart”

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 1, 2016

Welcome/Announcements/Congregational Greeting

Rev. John Drawhorn

Gathering and Acolyte Procession 8:30 a.m. Miss Abby Cobb and Miss Mallory Cobb

Prelude “Tune for the Oboe” Gail Hasson Choral Call to Worship Chancel Choir

“Come Christians Join to Sing” Hymn of Praise #714 “I Know Whom I Have Believed” Apostles’ Creed Rev. John Drawhorn

*Gloria Patri

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.

Infant Baptism Caroline Elizabeth Falls

Pastor’s Prayer Rev. Byron Fair

Choral Anthem Chancel Choir “It’s Still the Cross”

Soloist– Linda Baird

*Offertory Hymn #591 “Rescue The Perishing” The Offertory Prayer and Offering Rev. John Drawhorn Offertory Music Merry Livingston *Doxology

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 up-lifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Special Music Keith Duncan

The Sermon Rev. Byron Fair

“Excuses” John 5:1-9

The Great Thanksgiving with Holy Communion Closing Hymn #382 “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” The Benediction Postlude Gail Hasson

“Rejoice, Ye Pure In Heart”