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Ashley Randall
Senior Pastor		 Melanie Melvin
Children’s Ministries		 Clarence Pollard
Custodian		 David Roberts
Pianist
Aimee Baxter
Pastoral Assistant		 Shannon Baxter, Jr.
Dir. Youth/Recreation Ministries		 Joni Blancardi
Food Services Director		 Shirley Williamson
Organist
Ken Bailey
Music Director		 Dale Wommack
Administrative Assistant		 Wiley Gray
Facilities Manager		 Daniel Bowden
Sound Technician
Bobby Lindsey
Church Administrator		 Teresa Pinkney
CDC Director		 Melanie Melvin
Pre-School Director		 Glenn Myhand
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St. Mark UMC
                                                           

   Upcoming Events!

Sunday, November 18, 6:00PM - Charge Conference
No PM Activities or Service on Sunday, November25th.
 
 
Ahead At St. Mark !
  
 
STAFF POSITION AVAILABLE
St. Mark is currently seeking a full-time Custodian, The individual hired for this position will be responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of the Sanctuary, Church Office, Education/Sunday School Building and the Youth Building. Copies of the complete list of job duties are available in the Church Office. Interested parties should mail their resumes to:
St. Mark United Methodist Church
6795 Whitesville Road
Columbus, CIA 31904
Attention: Staff-Parish Relations Committee.        
WHAT IS FINANCIAL PEACE?
 Financial Peace is laying your head on your pillow knowing
that:
• You have no debt and no payments
• You have faithfully and cheerfully given God your tithe
• You are planning for the future by saving and investing
• You have 3-6 months of your salary in the bank to be used for emergencies
• You have a will and the right kinds of insurance to take care of you and your family
What is Financial Peace University?
Financial Peace University is where you learn practical, real-
life ways to bring peace to your family finances.
For info on the next FPU class, call or email Hanna Webster.
706-571-9916, hannawebster@mchsi.com
NEW SONG CHRISTMAS PARTY
The New Song Sunday School Class will have their annual Christmas gathering on Sunday, December 2, during the Sunday School hour. There will be a love offering for Open Door. Please mark your calendars!
SHOEBOXES FOR DEPLOYED SOLDIERS
Back in 2003, our Missions Committee participated in the launch of the “Shoeboxes for Soldiers” Campaign. The purpose of this campaign was to collect useful personal items in “care packages” and then send them overseas to deployed servicemen and women with connections to St. Mark. At that time, a special offering was collected to help cover the postage and shipping costs. Sadly, almost 5 years later, we are still at war and the funds collected in 2003 have been exhausted. If you would like to make a special offering to help us continue this worthwhile ministry, please write “Shoeboxes for Soldiers” on your check or offering envelope. Thank you!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY IN 2008
If you are looking for an opportunity to work with kids and love sports, then help out with Upward Basketball. We are in need of scoreboard operators and referees for January 12th, 19th and February 2nd. We will be hosting games beginning at 9am and going until roughly 1pm. No qualifications are needed, just a willingness to encourage kids and have fun. See Shannon Baxter for info (shannon@stmarkumc.com).
 
NO EVENING SERVICE OR ACTIVITIES
ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO TEACH THE
COLLEGE AGE SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS?
If so, please contact Ward Jordan at 706-327-1727 or the church office. The Sunday School class is located in Room 126 in the Activity Center.
 CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to George and Sarah Embrey on the birth of their son Ryan James born on November 9, 2007: Also congratulations to big sister Sonya and big brother Justin!
THANKSGIVING OUTREACH - THANK YOU!
Thank you all so much, St. Mark generous and caring people. Your contributions (close to $2000.00) bought 750 canned hams for distribution primarily to the needy in the South Columbus UMC area and at Open Door. Special thanks also go to those Sunday School classes who each contributed several packages of ham. Many thanks also to those who generously donated groceries to go with the hams. We collected 50 bags! Thanks again and God bless each one of you.
Church & Society Committee
WEDNESDAY NIGHT STUDIES
On Wednesday evenings, a topical Bible Study entitled “Adventures Into the Bible,” is taught by Sam Reid in Room 107 in the Activity Center from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. The course is appropriate for adults of all ages and stages.
A new study led by Donna Terry has begun on the book, Holy Ambition, in Room 105 in the Activity Center. Everyone is invited to attend. Books can be purchased at Sanctuary Bookstore.
 Jennifer Kapheim jkapheim@mchsi.com .
Sign-ups have started for our new pictorial directory!
Olan Mills will be at the church on Tuesday, December 11th—Saturday, December 15th, as well as, Tuesday, December 18th and Wednesday, December 19th. Make an appointment today while there is still a good selection of appointments, either in the1 Activity Center front door entrance, on the gym floor or online at www.signun.olanrnills.com.  If you sign up online, you will receive a confirmation email soon afterwards, Each family that comes in for photography, will receive a free directory and 8x10 Customer Color Portrait. Additional portrait options are available’ for purchase, but are not mandatory. Please make your appointment today—the Directory will not be complete without you!
NEW SONG CHRISTMAS PARTY
The New Song Sunday School Class will have their annual
Christmas gathering on Sunday, December 2, during the
Sunday School hour. There will be a love offering for
Open Door. Please mark your calendars!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT STUDIES
On Wednesday evenings, a topical Bible Study entitled “Adventures Into the Bible” is taught by Sam Reid in Room 107 in the Activity Center from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. The course is appropriate for adults of all ages and stages.
A new study led by Donna Terry has begun on the book, Holy Ambition, in Room 105 in the Activity Center. Everyone is invited to attend. Books can be purchased at Sanctuary Bookstore.
CARE IN LOSS COMMITTEE
If you would be willing to prepare a dish (probably only once or twice a year) when a member has a death in their immediate family, please fill out this slip and place in the offering plate or call the church office. Please fill one out even if you are on this committee from last year.
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MINISTRY TO DEPLOYED PERSONS
Please add the following young men, who are both deployed to Iraq to your prayer list:
CW2 Patrick Braman,(patrick.braman@us.army.mil)
Capt. Amanda Ritz
Patrick Clune
Maj. Kevin Brown
Robert Maggard
Pvt. Brent Cannon
 Sgt. David Hicks
Cpt. Rhett Puder
Cpt. Jason Allen
  
2Lt. Derek Koenig
 
 If a family member or friend is deployed,  call Nancy Streetman at 989-3551 or the church office,  327-3376.  
  

Everything I need to know about life, I learned from Noah's Ark One : Don't miss the boat. Two : Remember that we are all in the same boat. Three : Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark. Four : Stay fit When you're 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big. Five : Don't listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done. Six : Build your future on high ground. Seven ! : For safety's sake, travel in pairs. Eight : Speed isn't always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs. Nine : When you're stressed, float a while. Ten : Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals. Eleven : No matter the storm, when you are with God, there's always a rainbow waiting.

May your troubles be less,
may your blessings be more,
and may nothing but happiness
come through your door!

 
                                
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