St. Mark s Newsletter The Reminder

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1 St. Mark s Newsletter The Reminder December 19, 2018 Join Us for Christmas Worship Services! Our Mission To Proclaim the Gospel One Worship Service Sunday, December 23, 10am Christmas Eve Worship Monday, December 24 4pm & 10:30pm Lessons & Carols Sunday, December 30 8:15am & 10:30am Epiphany Sunday, January 6 8:15am & 10:30am To Make Disciples To Embody God s Love +++ Worship Schedule +++ Sunday Mornings 8:15 am Contemporary 9:20 am Sunday Brew 9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Traditional +++ December 23 4th Sunday of Advent One Service at 10am December 24 Christmas Eve Service at 4pm Service at 10:30pm Merry Christmas from the Staff of St. Mark s December 30 1 Christmas Lessons & Carols At Both Services January 6 Epiphany We wish you God s peace throughout the New Year!

2 Women of the ELCA All Women are Invited! St. Mark s Women of the ELCA Christmas Party rescheduled to Sunday, January 6 at 2:30pm The party will be held at the lake home of Denise Arndt ( ), 5957 Pleasant View Ln, Catawba. Refreshments will be served. Those who wish to carpool, need to be at the church at 2:15pm. If you need a ride from your home, please call Tamarah Hefner ( ). Donations will be received and delivered to the Family Guidance Center for distribution to a women s shelter. Suggested donations include: hot chocolate mix & flavored creamers; shampoo & conditioner; lotion & body wash; toilet paper & towels; batteries & flashlights; underclothing, socks, and tights for women and children; adult coloring books and colored pencils; journals & pens. Bible Study is Tuesday, January 15 at 11m in lounge Women of the ELCA Bible Study is held on the third Tuesday of each month. The next study will be held on Tuesday, January 15 at 11 a.m. in the lounge. The study uses Gather magazine as a study resource. Women of the Vine gathered on December 11 for crafts and fellowship. Pictured here are: Brooke Marcum, Kendra Hendren, Tanya Stephenson, Noel Catoe, Gigi Sigmon, Tamarah Hefner, Lorrie Catoe, Judy Smyre, Janet Sigmon. If you would like to join St. Mark s Women of the Vine for monthly events, contact Tamarah Hefner ( ). 2

3 Calendar Highlights Please check monthly/weekly calendars for times December One Worship Service at 10am (Dec 23) Installation of Congregation Council (Dec 23) Christmas Eve Services at 4pm & 10:30pm (Dec 24) Office closed for Christmas (Dec 25) Lessons & Carols at both worship services (Dec 30) Installation of Altar Guild (Dec 30) Last day to submit contributions for 2018 (Dec 31) January Office closed for New Year s Day (Jan 1) Pastor Gary away (Jan 3 11) Women of ELCA Christmas Party (Jan 6) Quilt Mission (Jan 8, 22, 29) Witness Team Meets (Jan 14) Support Team Meets (Jan 14) Women of ELCA Bible Study (Jan 15) One derful Wednesdays (Jan 16, 23, 30) Congregation Council Retreat (Jan 18 19) Donations for Food Pantries (Jan 20) Prime Time Ministries (Jan 22) Property Team Meets (Jan 22) Congregation Care Meets (Jan 24) Annual Team Ministry Reports due (Jan 27) February Quilt Mission (Feb 5, 12, 26) Worship & Music Team (Feb 5) One derful Wednesdays (Feb 6, 13, 20, 27) Witness Team (Feb 11) Support Team (Feb 11) Senior Lunch (Feb 15) GrubLuv Meeting (Feb 17) Congregation Council (Feb 18) Women of the ELCA Bible Study (Feb 19) Congregation Care Sunday (Feb 24) March World Day of Prayer (Mar 2) Shrovetide Event (Mar 4) Quilt Mission (Mar 5, 12, 26) Worship & Music Team (Mar 5) Ash Wednesday (Mar 6) Daylight Saving Time Begins (Mar 10) Witness Team (Mar 11) Support Team (Mar 11) Lenten Services (Mar 13, 20, 27) Congregation Council (Mar 18) Installation of Council for 2019 December 23 at 10am Worship Service Tim Carpenter, Brad Moser, Gina Schaefer, Cathy Sigmon, Kerri Nash, Edie Connor, Gigi Sigmon, Tanya Stephenson, Barry Bumgarner, Tiffany Caudill, Marcheta Campbell, David Tucker will be installed at the end of the worship service on December 23 to serve on Congregation Council. Installation of Altar Guild is December 30 The Altar Guild prepares for communion and makes sure there are flowers on the Altar. They will be installed on Sunday, December 30. Annual Ministry Team Yearbook Reports Deadline is January 27 A vital part of the yearbook is the Ministry Team Reports. Please your team reports (lisa@smarklc.org) by January 27. One derful Wednesdays Begin January 16 (5:15 7pm) Join us each Wednesday for One derful Wednesdays. We begin with a meal in the Family Life Center from 5:15 5:55pm. The suggested donation is $5 for 12 & up; $3 each under 12. From 6 7pm, there will be recreation, music, and Bible lessons for youth and children. Exploring The World of St. Paul Returns on Wednesday, January 16 10:30am & 6:10pm in Lounge In this continuation of the study of St. Paul s world will be explored on many levels. There are two opportunities on Wednesdays: 10:30am 12pm; and 6:10pm 7pm in the lounge. 3

4 Senior Ministry Congregation Care New Senior Ministry Team: Prime Time Ministries Meets January 22 at 3pm in Lounge A new Senior Ministry team is now being formed with the name of Prime Time Ministries. So far, team members are Nick Setzer, Celia Hollar, Marlene Epps. If you would like to be a team member, please contact one of the team members, the church office or Pastor Gary. Prime Time Ministries team will meet on January 22 at 3pm in the lounge. They will plan activities for seniors throughout the year. The ministry will provide a gathering place for seniors including a meal and event. Using input received from participants at the Senior Lunch in November, speakers will be sought who will provide community, medical, and legal information. In addition, the vision for this ministry includes making a Parish Nurse available to the members of St. Mark s, and also to the wider community on, at least, a monthly basis for little or no charge. Prime Time Ministries funding comes from the $5,000 Michael Peeler Fund grant St. Mark s received in September. Currently, the next scheduled event is Friday, February 15, at noon in the Family Life Center. The Michael Peeler Fund was established in 1955 under the will of Michael Peeler, a Salisbury businessman and member of St. John s, Salisbury. The income gifted to the NC Synod was to be used by the synod each year wherever it is needed most for the advancement of the Kingdom of God. New GrubLuv Ministry for Food Delivery Meets February 17 at 9:40am The Congregation Care team is in the process of implementing a food delivery service to some seniors of our congregation who have a need. Provided through The Corner Table, two frozen meals per person will be delivered to homes about once a week. A task group will be formed to implement and oversee this ministry. Volunteers will pick up frozen meals at The Corner Table and distribute them. If you would like to join the team, the GrubLuv task group is scheduled for February 17 at 9:40am. Please contact the church office if you know of someone you would like to recommend to receive meals. Please Remember in Prayer the Family of Robert Mason Stratton (December 12), cousin of Camille (Bob) Patrick Church Directory Address Changes for the Church Directory Mike & Cindy Baker P.O. Box 1015, Claremont, NC Harold & Erlene Byrd Room 213, Springs of Catawba th Ave Dr NE, Hickory, NC Johnny Carpenter Serenity Care, 2415 S. Center St, Hickory, NC, Hilka Cox P.O. Box 457, Claremont, NC Glenna Mae Pope 3048 N Lookout St, Claremont, NC Tim Sigmon 4535 E. US Hwy 70, Catawba, NC

5 Christmas Party Photos Children of St. Mark s performed A Tree Lot Christmas: Joining Jesus Family Tree for the congregation on Sunday, December 16. Special thanks to Kelly Nash, Tim Carpenter, Ashley & Christina Carpenter, Tamarah & Terry Hefner, Brittany Brown, Phoenix Waters, Haley Sigmon, Tanya Stephenson, Charles Connor for volunteering. Pictured below are Joseph (Aaron Carpenter) & Mary (Jennifer Carpenter) with baby Jesus, star, angel, donkey; Celia Hollar, Elaine Simmons, Linda Moser; Three kings: Nathan Huret, David Stephenson, Blake Sigmon; Director Judy Carpenter; Santa Claus with two excited boys. 5

6 Local Outreach Bring Food Donations on Sunday, January 20 for ECCCM and St. Mark s Pantry During the month of November, 42 pounds of food was delivered to ECCCM by Rudy & Exie Little. Four bags of groceries were given out to local families in need by the church office. The third Sunday of the month (December 16) is the designated Sunday when St. Mark s asks for non-perishable donations for the food pantries. Please place donations in the bin at the Parish Hall entrance to the sanctuary. You Are Invited to Sponsor the Altar Flowers in 2019 Altar flowers are a way to worship God, for they are always first and foremost given to God s glory. They also assist us in worship in beautifying our worship space. Altar flowers are also a way to honor or memorialize someone special. Certainly, honoring or remembering birthdays and anniversaries are appropriate, but there is so much more. Here are some suggestions. Consider honoring or memorializing someone in the church who has given of themselves and made a difference in the church or the community. Just to name a few: they could be those who are upfront, as well as those behind the scenes; those making preparation in the kitchen; the ones that set up the for special events and services; honoring a person for their valiant fight against a disease can show your love and care for them. The cost is $54. Feel free to share the costs of altar flowers. Two or more persons or groups may share flowers on any given occasion and therefore split the cost. To sign up, please contact the church office (lisa@smarklc.org or ) Altar Flower Calendar Jan 6 Jan 13 Jan 20 Jan 27 Feb 3 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 24 Mar 3 Mar 10 Mar 17 Mar 24 Mar 31 Apr 7 Apr 14 Apr 21 Apr 28 May 5 May 12 May 19 May 26 Jun 2 Jun 9 Jun 16 Jun 23 Jun 30 Jul 7 Jul 14 Jul 21 Jul 28 Aug 4 Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 25 Sep 1 Sep 8 Sep 15 Sep 22 Sep 29 Oct 6 Oct 13 Oct 20 Oct 27 Nov 3 Reserved Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24 Dec 1 Dec 8 Dec 15 Dec 22 Dec 29 6

7 Congregation Council Council Minutes (November) Roll Call: Kerri Nash, David Tucker, Gigi Sigmon, Terry Hefner, Tanya Stephenson, Nick Setzer, Carol Schaefer, Edie Connor. Brad Moser (incoming council) observed. Excused: Barry Bumgarner, Scott Ramsey, Pastor Gary, Tiffany Caudill, Marcheta Campbell Approval of Minutes from October Meeting Pastor s Report Written Action Items: Motion was made and passed to designate the Fall Thankoffering to the Repair Fund Team Reports Support Written report Worship & Music written Property Cleanup of the chairs in the Family Life Center has been completed Old Business - none New Business Council Retreat set for January Adjournment and Lord s Prayer Council Minutes (December) Roll Call: Pastor Haddock, Terry Hefner, Nicky Setzer, David Tucker, Tanya Stephenson, Gigi Sigmon, Edie Connor, Carol Schaefer. Brad Moser observing. Excused: Barry Bumgarner, Kerri Nash, Scott Ramsey, Tiffany Caudill, Marcheta Campbell. Pastor Haddock opened in prayer. Approval of Minutes from November meeting Pastor s Report: Written & oral Team Reports: Finance: Written & oral. All bills are paid. Worship & Music: written Congregation Care: Written & oral. A new food delivery service for seniors or those in need with a proposed name of GrubLuv. Prime Time Ministries: New Senior Ministry team called Prime Time Ministries to oversee events and care for seniors. Columbarium Task Group is still in process of reviewing options before making final decisions. Personnel: We are still in need of praise team leader and Dale Sherrill is sifting thru applications for a new church sexton Property: Team will service / evacuate fuel tank to remove contamination Technology: Technology team needs to purchase new software program which council approved. Old Business: Council Retreat will be held January New Business: Council installation is set for December 23 and installation of Altar Guild will be December 30. Milk Pail fund total was $ Monies will be given to Claremont Elementary for lunch room debt and a donation to preschool for those in need. Adjournment and Lord s Prayer Finance Worship Attendance December 9: (no church: snow) December 16: 142 Ministry Financial Update Reported as of Nov 30 Year to Date General Fund Receipts $31,665 $298,451 Expenses (including payables) $24,761 $302,740 All bills are paid. End of Year Contributions Please note that the last day to turn in donations for 2018 Giving Statements is Monday, December 31. Memorials Given to St. Mark s In Memory of Ron Cox (Choir fund) Melissa Fields Jonathan & Kathy Ray SAFT In Memory of Charles Pope (Tech fund) Connie Pope In Memory of Rita Busbee (Columbarium fund) Susan & Gilbert Bolick 7

8 St. Mark s Lutheran Church P.O. Box West Main Street Claremont, NC RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED NON-PROFIT ORG. Permit #2 U.S. Postage P A I D Claremont, NC Church Staff Pastor Gary Haddock: Senior Pastor gsh.elca@gmail.com ( ) Vicar Frank Waugh: Associate for Pastoral Care vicarfranksmlc@gmail.com ( ) Emily Schuttenberg: Choir Director / Organist emily205@icloud.com ( ) Randyl Abernathy: Preschool Director stmarkspreschool@charter.net ( ) Deanna Butcher: Finance Secretary deanna@smarklc.org ( ) Lisa Underwood: Church Secretary lisa@smarklc.org ( ) Congregation Council Terry Hefner Kerri Nash Barry Bumgarner Scott Ramsey Edie Connor Tiffany Caudill Carol Schaefer Gigi Sigmon Marcheta Campbell Nicky Setzer Tanya Stephenson David Tucker Congregation Council meets January 21 at 6pm. Next newsletter mailing will be January 9. Church Office Hours Monday - Thursday, 8:30am 4pm; Friday, 8:30am 12:30pm Follow Us Online StMarksLutheran...Claremont, NC Vol. 8, No