Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
+ 2009 Lenten Season
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
228 Dennison Ave. SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
205- 322-8449
+Wednesday, March 11, 2009 6:00pm - 7:30pm Program, Supper, and Compline&nb sp; (Speakers to lead discussions)
+Wednesday, March 25, 2009 6:00pm - 7:30pm Program, Supper, and Compline(Speakers to lead discussions)
+Sunday, April 5, 2009 10:00am Palm Sunday Service 
Thursday, April 9, 2009 6:00pm Maundy Thursday Service
Friday, April 10, 2009 6:00pm Good Friday Service
Sunday, April 12, 2009 10:00am Easter Sunday Service ;Easter Egg Hunt (After Service)
+SUNDAY SCHOOL -Intergenerational Sunday School began today in the Parish Hall and will continue each Sunday from 9:00 - 9:45 am. All ages are welcomed. During this time the children will be practicing their songs for church Easter morning.
The youth made cinnamon pretzels during Sunday School.
Customarily the pretzel was Lenten food. It was made only of flour, water and salt. It reminds us, today, that in times past Christians fasted from milk, butter, eggs, cheese, cream and meat. The form of the pretzel symbolizes the arms crossed in prayer.
+The Adult class will remain the same during Lent. The class will meet separately and continue to study the current curriculum.
+ Maundy Thursday observes the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his Disciples.During Lent we will be sponsoring a food drive. There will be collection boxes in the narthex. How fitting to distribute food to those who are hungry on Maundy Thursday. More details to come***
+Mark your calendars and make plans to come and be a part of a special Lenten program, "History of St. Mark’s " this Wednesday, March 11th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. here at St. Mark's. Supper will follow. The guest speaker will be Mr. Bertram Perry, son of Rev. Bertram Perry who was the first Black priest at St. Mark's. Come share in the early reflections of St. Mark's. We look forward to seeing you this Wednesday.
***Be a part of a music CD Singing has always been a huge part of our life together at Camp McDowell. It is how we worship, build community and have fun. For generations we have been singing “wonderful, wonderful” songs and sharing them with friends and family. This Spring, we are going to make a LIVE recording of our favorite camp songs and we need your help! For more information click the link
MARCH BIRTHD
AYS
MARCH BIRTHD
AYSToday's March birthdays yielded an all male assemblage.
(left to right)Titus Battle, Cecil Washington standing in for daughters Nikia Washington and Nikara Washington, George Ladd standing in for son Jason Ladd, dressed in brown shirt and blue jeans Aaron Joseph, Paul Goldman, and Heager Hill
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The Young Lions Travel To Tuskegee University
by Titus Battle
The Young Lions met today at St. John's Episcopal Church. We had the distinct honor of having Al Jones, a 14 year old pianist join us and play music. Al is also a student in the Birmingham Public Schools in good academic standing and we are going to solicit his help in motivating other students we mentor to do well academically.
The Young Lion's subject of discussion today was concerning "Family" and the importance thereof. Our African American Hero today was Ida B. Wells an educator whose central mission was to save the Black man from being murdered. I was the teacher today and shared my personal story about being a homeless New York child at the tender age of 14. Personally, I have never spoken about this issue and it surprised me that it brought my heart to tears.
Next Saturday from 8 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. we will be at St. John's again on the subject of Family. Members and non-members are welcomed. Any man from St. Mark's is welcomed and encouraged to stop by for the entire 2 hours or for 20 minutes. You can give an encouraging talk and break camp. The more men we have dropping by the better the chance of our children succeeding. We are expecting Dr. Brian Sims next week. He holds a couple of Medical Degrees from U.A.B. and is a husband and father. Hopefully, he will bring other young African American doctors to assist him.
Finally, anyone is welcomed to bring breakfast or if you want us to have lunch together, we will eat it. God bless you all for your prayers and support of this ministry. Please note that this ministry would not be possible without the Spiritual guidance and wisdom of Rev. Deacon Carolyn Foster. Please make contact with her if the Lord informed you to be a part of this ministry for disadvantaged children. Rev. Deacon Foster can be reached at 205.322.8449. Leave a message and she will contact you. Peace.
The Young Lion's subject of discussion today was concerning "Family" and the importance thereof. Our African American Hero today was Ida B. Wells an educator whose central mission was to save the Black man from being murdered. I was the teacher today and shared my personal story about being a homeless New York child at the tender age of 14. Personally, I have never spoken about this issue and it surprised me that it brought my heart to tears.
Next Saturday from 8 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. we will be at St. John's again on the subject of Family. Members and non-members are welcomed. Any man from St. Mark's is welcomed and encouraged to stop by for the entire 2 hours or for 20 minutes. You can give an encouraging talk and break camp. The more men we have dropping by the better the chance of our children succeeding. We are expecting Dr. Brian Sims next week. He holds a couple of Medical Degrees from U.A.B. and is a husband and father. Hopefully, he will bring other young African American doctors to assist him.
Finally, anyone is welcomed to bring breakfast or if you want us to have lunch together, we will eat it. God bless you all for your prayers and support of this ministry. Please note that this ministry would not be possible without the Spiritual guidance and wisdom of Rev. Deacon Carolyn Foster. Please make contact with her if the Lord informed you to be a part of this ministry for disadvantaged children. Rev. Deacon Foster can be reached at 205.322.8449. Leave a message and she will contact you. Peace.
