On this day of Pentecost we remember God giving the gift of the Holy Spirit. The release of a tremendous power was felt and seen by a mighty wind, flames of fire and the Gospel being proclaimed in different languages. The Holy Spirit went to the gathered Christian community with wind and fire and the gift of language.
We pray this same wind will blow on us, set us on fire, and give us the power to proclaim the Gospel as we enter a new era of history. For more detail read the scriptures below
WHAT: 2009 ST. MARK'S SUMMERFEST
WHEN: SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009
WHERE: ST. MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
+Vacation Bible School-Bible Challenge/Broadcasting the Stories Of Moses June 8th, 9th, and 10th, 4:00-6:00 p.m.-Ages 3-13. Next week is VBS. Have you taken a moment of time to invite a family member or friend to St. Mark’s Youth Bible Challenge 2009: Operation Broadcast News? Have you followed up on your commitment for the event? Please update to Jalete Nelms or Rev. Sara Scott-Wingo, so we’re able to plan for each person and welcome guests on June 8th! Your action will contribute to the success of our event so please respond today.
+ Deacon Carolyn Foster named executive director of the Alabama Faith Council
click article to read
+ Bible Study -TUESDAY noon. We are studying the Gospel of Luke and we welcome all to join us. Come and bring a friend.
We pray this same wind will blow on us, set us on fire, and give us the power to proclaim the Gospel as we enter a new era of history. For more detail read the scriptures below
SCRIPTURES
Acts 2:1-21
Acts 2:1-21
+The last two sessions of Sunday School before summer break will be held May 31st and June 7th. Below are the lessons. Joyce Ladd
Click here: Day of Pentecost, RCL (May 31)
Click here: Trinity Sunday, RCL (June 7)
Click here: Day of Pentecost, RCL (May 31)
Click here: Trinity Sunday, RCL (June 7)
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SUMMERFEST
SUMMERFEST
WHAT: 2009 ST. MARK'S SUMMERFEST
WHEN: SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009
WHERE: ST. MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
228 DENNISON AVE. SW
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211
TIME: 10:00AM
WHY: A 'COMMUNITY/FAMILY/FRIEND-GATHERING' FOR WORSHIP, MUSIC, FOOD, FUN, PLAYING, SHARING, AND CELEBRATING
MORE: DRESS COMFORTABLY FOR THE OLD FASHIONED OUT-OF-DOORS SERVICE-HOT DOG, HAMBURGER-FUN-FEST; ROUND UP YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, BRING YOUR LAWN/PORTABLE CHAIRS AND ENJOY THE SUMMERFEST!!!!!!!
+Vacation Bible School-Bible Challenge/Broadcasting the Stories Of Moses June 8th, 9th, and 10th, 4:00-6:00 p.m.-Ages 3-13. Next week is VBS. Have you taken a moment of time to invite a family member or friend to St. Mark’s Youth Bible Challenge 2009: Operation Broadcast News? Have you followed up on your commitment for the event? Please update to Jalete Nelms or Rev. Sara Scott-Wingo, so we’re able to plan for each person and welcome guests on June 8th! Your action will contribute to the success of our event so please respond today.+ Deacon Carolyn Foster named executive director of the Alabama Faith Council
click article to read
+ I AM EPISCOPALIAN
Several months ago, I shared the“I Am Episcopalian”campaign with you and challenged you to think about why you are Episcopalian. Now the campaign has local flavor. Click on the following link: http://dioala.org/dfc/newsdetail_2/499a.org/dfc/newsdetail_2/499 Deacon Carolyn Foster
Several months ago, I shared the“I Am Episcopalian”campaign with you and challenged you to think about why you are Episcopalian. Now the campaign has local flavor. Click on the following link: http://dioala.org/dfc/newsdetail_2/499a.org/dfc/newsdetail_2/499 Deacon Carolyn Foster
+Honoring our graduates Sunday, June 14th- Be sure to attend church on June 14th when we will honor our high school graduates and give our collegiate leaders a chance to offer some encouragement. St. Mark’s is home to some very fine young people. Let’s all be here to honor them.
+Wonderful, wonderful !Camp McDowell- will be having sessions for children all summer. My children have attended these camps for years, and have been greatly enriched by them and become more deeply rooted in the fellowship and traditions of the Episcopal Church. Scholarships are available. Children from all denominations are welcomed and the camp is always happy to place friends in a cabin together. Applications are in my office and a schedule is on the bulletin board. Send your children to camp. You will be glad you did. Rev. Sara Scott-Wingo
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Summer Music- The summer is rapidly approaching and the choir will take a well deserved break for about 12 weeks. How special is their sharing of gifts of music and song. We are now looking for you to share your musical talents, either singing and /or playing an instrument, solo, duet, or trio, with St. Mark’s during the summer months. Contact Sundra Smith to reserve your date
Summer Music- The summer is rapidly approaching and the choir will take a well deserved break for about 12 weeks. How special is their sharing of gifts of music and song. We are now looking for you to share your musical talents, either singing and /or playing an instrument, solo, duet, or trio, with St. Mark’s during the summer months. Contact Sundra Smith to reserve your date+ Bible Study -TUESDAY noon. We are studying the Gospel of Luke and we welcome all to join us. Come and bring a friend.
+A Note from Rev. Sara Scott- I like being able to send you such good news! An anonymous donor has offered to patch the roof on the rectory and replace the fascia boards and soffits that have rotted. We will be responsible for painting the new wood. The donor's work should be completed by early summer, and we should be able to organize a work party soon after that to finish it off. As we move toward getting the rectory back in good shape, please pray about the ways in which God might have us use this space. I believe it will be a wonderful resource for outreach ministries and that it will be a good space for Christian Education on Sundays. In addition, let us all give thanks to God for this wonderful gift. Peace to all.
+Prayer Requests- If you would like the congregation to pray for a specific request for you or your family, please place your prayer request in the box on the back table in the sanctuary. If you would like prayer but not have the details published in the bulletin, then make a note that your prayer request is “unspoken.”
VISITORS
It was an honor to have Mrs. Mabelle Thomas worship with us. Mrs. Thomas is the mother of Jackie Nixon. You may recal seeing Mrs. Thomas' name among those on the prayer request list. Mrs. Thomas is recuperating from open heart surgery and knee replacement. We pray she will continue to mend to the fullest.
+Prayer Requests- If you would like the congregation to pray for a specific request for you or your family, please place your prayer request in the box on the back table in the sanctuary. If you would like prayer but not have the details published in the bulletin, then make a note that your prayer request is “unspoken.”
VISITORS
It was an honor to have Mrs. Mabelle Thomas worship with us. Mrs. Thomas is the mother of Jackie Nixon. You may recal seeing Mrs. Thomas' name among those on the prayer request list. Mrs. Thomas is recuperating from open heart surgery and knee replacement. We pray she will continue to mend to the fullest.END***
