Notice of Job Openings
The Saint Mark Staff Parish Relations Committee gives formal notice of two
full-time job openings as follows:
Operations Manager
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILIES include handling all church and child development center financial matters (contributions, payroll, banking, accounts payable, tax documents, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, etc), using proper accounting
procedures, overseeing building and materials usage, plus performing other related duties as necessary or helpful.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Appropriate and thorough accounting experience and skills, along with a working knowledge of computer programs: ACS on Demand, Excel, Publisher, Word
Director of Children’s Ministries
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES include developing a comprehensive children’s ministry, including Sunday School and Wednesday evening classes, activities,
and programs, plus summer and seasonal events that combine to make a solid program of ministry for young families and children.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Related training and experience in the field of Christian education
Inquiries and resumes for these positions may be sent to Staff Parish Relations Committee chairperson Cindy Waterman at cindylwrn@aol.com.
Wings for the Lord Annual Yard Sale
Friday, February 4
Wings for the Lord Youth Choir will have its HUGE annual yard sale on Saturday, February 4, in the Saint Mark Center from 7:00 am to noon. We will begin taking donated items on Monday, January 30. Bring your items to the Saint Mark Center. All proceeds go toward the summer choir tour. Got questions? Click here to email Donna Poston, or call her at the church office - 882-2603
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN
THE LADIES INTERFAITH BOOK CLUB
KICK OFF MEETING
12 February 5-6:30PM
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY HENDRIX STUDENT CENTER, BALLROOM A
For details click here
SINGERS WANTED!!
Interested in singing 4-part harmony a cappella for fun? Gospel, traditional, contemporary, secular music? Women, men, youth?
Must have the ability to carry your part independently and be willing to memorize your music.
If you're interested, please call Diane Caster at 864-972-4736 or click here to email her.
Support the Annual Boy Scout Troop 226
BBQ Fundraiser
The Scouts in BSA Troop 226 invite you, your family and friends to their BBQ lunch fundraiser on Sunday, February 5, 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Included in the $8.00 meal are a BBQ sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, brownie and tea.
After lunch, the Scouts will collect the boxes of canned goods located in both entrances of the Atrium. Until then, please keep bringing canned goods for distribution to local charities.
The Saint Mark church family supports this Troop.
Become a Story Time Reader
Our Saint Mark Library book shelves have been stocked with a great selection of books and DVD's for children. With our Kids' Korner up and running, we want to invite you to plug into the ministry of Saint Mark by coming on Wednesday or Thursday mornings at 10 am to ready to the 3 or 4 year old children in our Child Development Center. Story time for the 3 year oldswill be on Wednesdays at 10 and for the 4 year olds on Thursdays at 10. Sign up for one or more session with these precious children of God by signing up on the library door, or by contacting Carolynne Nix, the director of our CDC. (Phone: 882-0333 or click here to email her.) You may also contact Marla Fuller at the church office. The reading schedule will begin on Wednesday, February 1.
Good News Class Moving to New Classroom
Because of the numbers attending the Good News Sunday School Class on Sunday mornings at 10:15 am, beginning this Sunday, January 22, the class is moving to a larger room, combining with the Outreach Class in Room A201 (upstairs in the atrium). Everyone is welcome to join them. They are studying the Book of James. If you have questions, click here to contact Marla Fuller at the church office, or call her at 882-2603.
For Children Grades 1-6
We are ready to re-launch our elementary "In His Steps" movement program for grades 1-6. If you have a child who would be interested in this ministry opportunity please contact John Evatt at the Church office (864) 882-2603 or click here to send him an email. We will find out once the group is formed when would be the best time for them to meet. CJ Smith will be leading this group. We are very excited about the possibilities.
Clemson Area Congregations in Touch (CACIT) 2012 Lay Academy,
7 PM, January 26 and February 2 and 9
Acceptance in an Intolerant World: Embracing the Charter for Compassion will be presented by Clemson Area Congregations in Touch with wide support from community, university and religious groups. Each session will offer guided discussions on aspects of The Charter for Compassion (http://charterforcompassion.org), a document that transcends religious, ideological, and national differences. Supported by leading thinkers from many traditions, the Charter activates the Golden Rule around the world. Discussions will focus on Understanding Compassion (Jan 26), Challenges to Compassion (Feb 2), and Intentional Compassion (Feb 9).
All sessions are open to all interested persons, and will be held at Clemson United Methodist Church, 300 Frontage Road in Clemson. For further information click here to contact Alex Holt call him at 864-508-6836 or click here to contact Bob Fennell or call him at 864-654-5961.
A Special Dinner for Couples
Saturday, February 11 from 6 - 9 pm
Saint Mark Commons Room
Cost: $30/couple
Tickets go on sale in the atrium
this Sunday, January 22
Menu
Choice of pork tenderloin or smothered chicken
Roasted red potatoes
Salad & roll
Dessert & drink
FREE CHILDCARE WILL BE AVAILABLE
This event is sponsored by the Spiritual Formation Team
A SHORT MISSION STUDY
COMING OUT ON THE SIDE OF GRACE:
FORGIVENESS AND RECONCILIATION
Lead By
Rev. Ken Nelson
who facilitated a class on this theme at the SCCUMW
School of Christian Mission in 2011
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Trinity UMC, Anderson
08:30-12:00
The Saint Mark UMW will coordinate rides and
let the folks at Trinity know how many plan to come.
Click here if you have questions.
Children's Sunday School Schedule for January
Parents, please bring your children to the Cinema Classroom (2nd floor of the atrium, Room A208) at 10:15 am for Sunday School. Teachers will take the kids from Cinema to their respective classes and then return them to the Cinema Room at the end of Sunday School (at about 11 am) where parents may pick them up.
PLEASE NOTE: 6th graders will meet in their own classroom on the first floor of the atrium, next to the ladies' restroom - on the hallway toward the Youth Center.
If you have questions, click here to contact John Evatt, Interim Director of Children's Ministries.
Help Wanted!
Sound Technician for Celebration Service
The Celebration Service sound team is looking to fill a vacancy. What is needed is someone who can commit to at least one time a month to handle the sound for the Celebration Service in the Saint Mark Center. You do not need any prior experience, the only requirement is that you be able to breathe and be able to carry some equipment short distances. We will take care of all needed training. Please contact Russ Poston at 882-6162 or leave a message with the church office.
Will You Serve To Help Our Children
Grow in Faith?
Do you want to help grow the faith of our children at Saint Mark UMC? If you answered "yes," then volunteering to teach Sunday School is one way you can help. If you would be willing to minister to children in this way, please contact John Evatt at the church office (882-2603) or click here to send him an email.
Say "yes" and be blessed!
Saint Mark Caring Ministry
You are invited to become a member of our Saint Mark Caring Ministry. This important ministry meets monthly to discuss the concerns of both Saint Mark members and others in our community who need the love of Christ expressed in real and tangible ways. Click here for more information.