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Sermon & Scripture for 01.22.12This Sunday we will continue our series Extreme Makeover: Christian Edition. Last week was an introduction to the series. This Sunday we will focus in particular on WORK in all its forms (paid as well as unpaid). We will take a look at some statistics related to our general work habits and seek to determine if this area of our lives is in balance. For help we will study Luke's account of Jesus' visit to the home of Mary and Martha, Luke 10:38-42. If the numbers are correct, most if not all of us really struggle finding a healthily work/life balance. So come Sunday and learn When to Say When - to Work. Blessings and Peace, New Members' Catch ClassInterested in joining the membership of St. Mark's? Want to know more about Methodism? Curious about where you can fit in to the life of St. Mark's? We have the perfect place for you! You are invited to become part of the "Catch a New Life" class. The class meets this Sunday, January 22nd at 9:45 am in the Parlor off the Main Lobby. Childcare is available in the Grow Zone or in the Children's Sunday School classes. Please contact Amy Perry if you will be attending at 919-787-0544 ext. 10 or admin@stmarksraleigh.org. We will have the materials that you will need. You are invited to bring something to take notes on and something to write with. How Can I Become a Better Parent?
Join us for an evening Parenting Seminar, “Effective Parenting & Common Sense Strategies”, on Monday, January 23rd, 6:30 pm to 8:30 p.m. in Anderson Hall . Effective Parenting is a challenge but it isn’t brain surgery! Topics will include the importance of consistency and rewarding good behavior, as well as other issues that are keys to a happy home and healthy family relationships. Michele Boguslofski with the Methodist Home for Children will lead this workshop designed to offer parents an opportunity to build on and improve their parenting skills. This event is free and childcare is available with registration. Contact Jen Bauldree to register and reserve your spot in the seminar. Pancake Breakfast!Boy Scout Troop # 344 has been a ministry of SMUMC for over 40 years. The Troop is having an all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast, including sausage, coffee, water, orange juice and/or milk, from 8 am to 10 am on January 28th. The breakfast will be held in Owen Hall. Tickets are $5 each and are available on Sunday or by contacting Wes Hare at weshare@theodavis.com or 919-389-3459. The proceeds from the breakfast will be used to help send Scouts to outings and Summer Camp. Come, meet and support the wonderful young men of Troop # 344. It's Confirmation Time!Confirmation class is open to any youth entering sixth grade next year through their senior year in High School. If you are interested in participating in our 2012 Confirmation class, please contact Eric Father - Daughter DanceThe 15th Annual Father-Daughter Valentines Dance will be held again at Millbrook United Methodist Church, on Friday February 10th, from 6:30-9:00 pm. Tickets for the dance are $7.50 each, and include a corsage for the daughters and soft drink refreshments. Please bring a sweet or salty snack to share, and semi-formal attire is required. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Marilyn Haney at marilyn@stmarksraleigh.org or 919-455-0135 until Feb. 5th. All proceeds go to support the House of Hope of NC. Winter Soulstice - 2012This year’s Winter Soulstice Retreat is being held at St. Francis UMC beginning Friday night, February 3rd at 6:30 pm and concludes on Saturday February 4th at 5:30 pm . The presenter this year is Don Saliers, a world-renowned musician, author, retreat leader and pastor. The retreat format contains a great mixture of singing and worship, the Eucharist, instruction, reflection and meditation, along with a warm community of others who desire spiritual formation. On-line registration is available at www.stfrancisumc.org or you are invited to call Cynthia Whitaker at 919-832-1416 for more information. The cost of the retreat is $65. |
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