Upcoming Church Events and Announcements

Financial Peace Classes
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University is a faith-based, life-changing program that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money. Learn how to save money, live on a budget, communicate about money, eliminate debt, find bargains, and experience the joy of giving. Dustin and Jacquelyn (Ingram) Beane will be offering this ten session course, here at St. Mark's, on Wednesdays from 6-8 pm, beginning on April 25. To register, or for more information, contact Dustin at (812) 219-5691. Dustin and Jacquelyn will also be in Garton Hall on Sunday, April 15, after both worship services to help answer any questions you have about the course and how to register.
 
Wednesday, April 11, 5:30pm:
Community Healthcare Conversation
The public is invited to this important conversation on community healthcare. All of the candidates for Indiana 9th District U.S. Representative have been invited to participate in this important event. There will be an opportunity to talk with the candidates after the meeting. Co-sponsored by Hoosiers for a Commonsense Health Plan and the League of Women Voters. Refreshments provided.
 
Saturday, April 14:
ASP Work Day
Appalachian Service Project participants will clean flower beds, plant bulbs, and do other yard projects for donations to their mission trip. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in Garton Hall. For more information call Larry Ingram at 322-0452 or Tim Lloyd at 334-2430.
 
Sunday, April 15, 9:30am & 10:45am, room 8:
Focus Forum
St. Mark's Worship Styles Task Group will host two open focus groups/forum sessions to gather input from members and friends of the congregation. These sessions are open to all at St. Mark's—those who have not been part of small group discussions about the worship styles surveys AND to anyone who has been part of those discussions but would like to add more to the conversation.
 
Friday, April 20, 6:30-9:00pm, room 8:
Pops! Parents with Preschoolers Game Night
Parents of Preschooolers is a special ministry of St. Mark's. Join us the 3rd Friday of each month for an evening of games, chatting, & time with grown-ups! Bring your favorite games & snacks to share. Childcare is provided. For more information contact Lori Miller at sleepdeprived98@comcast.net or Beth Rosales at 320-3887.

Sundays, April 22 & 29, 11:00am, room 8:
Interested in Membership?
If you are interested in becoming a member of St. Mark's or learning more about that process, we hope you will join us for membership classes on Sundays, April 22 and 29. The Sunday morning time gives families with children the opportunity to meet while their young ones are in nursery care or Sunday School, and still offers everyone the opportunity to worship at 9:30am.
Pastor Mary Beth Morgan and Lay Leader Jim Schaffer will be leading these sessions. We will spend time getting to know one another, learning more about the church and the membership process, exploring questions, and talking with others about the many ways to get involved in the life and ministry of St. Mark's.
Several persons have indicated an interest in membership, and we know others may be interested as well. If you are new to this community, or have been a part of St. Mark's for many years and are considering membership, we hope you will join us. New members will be received during worship on Sunday, May 6, in both morning worship services.
Please contact Mary Beth, by phone (332-5788), email (marybethmorgan@yahoo.com), or by text message (812-219-8377), if you have questions, or if you are interested in membership but have a conflict with class or joining dates. We can work with your schedule. We look forward to sharing this time with you, as we continue to grow as a church community!

Wednesday, April 25, 5:30pm:
XYZ—About Musical Organs
The April program is "All About Musical Organs," presented by Tom Woods. Tom is a life-long builder of organs and a retired organ consultant with IU. XYZ (eXtra Years of Zest) is a social group of mature persons who gather monthly (usually the 4th Wednesday of the month) for food and fellowship. Anyone (55+) is welcome to join us! Please bring a dish to share, your own table service, and a canned food donation for MCUM.

Saturday, May 5, 9:30am, Garton Hall:
Ladies Spring Brunch
Celebrate spring by joining St. Mark's United Methodist Women for brunch and a special program given by the Bloomington High School North chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The group has a special program called "Books for Building Lives." Representatives Pat Wilson and Kathy Loser will discuss the book program and its purpose to further enrich the lives of new Habitat home recipients, by filling their new bookshelves with books and reference materials that can be enjoyed by the whole family. The brunch is a great opportunity for women to meet with other ladies within St. Mark's and to find out what UMW is all about.