Announcement

Church Events & Announcements

Lady Solitaires Planning Session
Monday, August 23, 5:30 pm

The Lady Solitaires will meet at St. Mark’s for a pitch-in dinner and planning session. All single, divorced, widowed, or otherwise “solitaire” women are cordially invited.

Postponed! Youth Lock-In
Friday, August 27

With school and youth sports starting up, we decided it was best to reschedule this event for a later date, TBA.

Youth “Surprise” Movie Night
Sunday, August 29, 6:00 pm

It’s a surprise! Join us for Youth Fellowship on the 29th and find out which movie we’ll be watching! All youth, grades 7-12, are welcome to join us for this fun evening. Be sure to bring your friends!

XYZ Dinner & Old-Time Music
Wednesday, August 25, 5:30 pm

Anyone 55+ is invited to join us for an evening of fun and old-time music at the lovely home of John and Edie Holm located at 4291 Somerset Lake Road, Nashville IN. Mike McGregor and his guitar have accepted our invitation to lead us in the singing. Please bring table service and food to share.

Coming in September!

Jazz Worship Services
Sunday, September 12, 9:30 am & 11:00 am

Music led by Dominic Spera and friends.

“Spirituality and the Arts”
Sunday, September 12, 7:00 pm

Dominic Spera will share his music and reflections.

“A Taste of St. Mark’s” Ministry Fair
Sunday, September 19

Following both the 9:30 am & 11:00 am worship services. Come to Garton Hall and learn more about the ministries, groups, and classes at St. Mark’s, and other community non-profits!  If you have a group that would like to participate, contact Mary Beth Morgan at marybethmorgan@yahoo.com or call the church office at 332-5788.

Miniskirts, Mothers, & Muslims
Tuesday, September 28, 7:00 pm

The Food for Thought Book Discussion Group is reading Miniskirts, Mothers, & Muslims by Christine Mallouhi. The author, who is an Australian, and her Arab Christian husband have lived in many different Muslim cultures. The book is full of insights into Arab culture and Muslim people and examines status, the place of women in Muslim culture, as well as segregation, restrictions, and family life. This book provides examples of the conventions that govern Muslim society and how Westerners unknowingly commit mistakes when interacting with the Muslim culture. The book discussion will be Tuesday, September 28, at 7:00 pm. To get a book, call Linda Crawford at 336-2277, or Elaine Larson at 361-3262.

Youth Fellowship Could Use Your Help

Parents can be a part of our group by providing part or whole meals for the youth to enjoy before they start their evening activities. A sign-up sheet is on the Youth Director’s office door, where you can keep up-to-date on the scheduled events and find out where your help will be needed. For more information, contact Thomas Goines at thomasgoines@yahoo.com, or call the church office.

Children Ministries Teachers Needed

Whether you like preschoolers or 5th and 6th graders, whether you like grappling with Playdough or grappling with abstract ideas, whether you like telling Bible stories or simply listening to children tell stories, there is a place for you with a wide variety of time commitments that can fit your schedule. You can work once a month, every other Sunday, a month on followed by a month off, etc. The goal is to have all classes taught in pairs. Contact Emily Miller at emily_miller_114@comcast.net.

Kids Count, Kids Care, & Kids Can

We have started a new 9:30 am Children’s Church service with a focus on missions. We are looking for anyone with a heart for children who would like to help with music, introducing a mission field, or in one of the classrooms once a month or more. Please contact Emily Miller at emily_miller_114@comcast.net or 332-5788, or Beth Rosales at bethheb111@aol.com, if you are interested in helping.

Announcement

Community Connections

Jazz Under the Stars
Friday, August 27, 2010, 6:30-8:30 pm

BHSN’s signature fundraising event benefitting the entire band program! Join us for a convivial evening al fresco at Deer Park Manor for Gourmet  hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and a cash wine bar. With student musicians performing in jazz and chamber ensembles, BHSN’s Color Guard, and special musical guest Dominic Spera. RSVP and pay online at www.bhsnbands.com, or at the North Band office Cost: $35 per person (checks payable to BHSN Bands).

Family to Family
Tuesdays, Aug 31-Nov 16, 7:00-9:30 pm

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family-to-Family Education Program is a free 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with mental illnesses. The course is taught by trained family members. All instruction and course materials are free for participants. The Family-to-Family curriculum focuses on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, clinical depression, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The course discusses the clinical treatment of these illnesses and teaches the knowledge and skills that family members need to cope more effectively. NAMI-trained volunteer family members Kathleen Mickel and Valerie Markley will be teaching the program at First UMC. The classes will be on Tuesdays, August 31-November 16, 7:00-9:30 pm. To participate, call Kathleen at 336-3992, or Valerie at 332-7164. Space is limited! (bonniemickel@yahoo.com  markley@indiana.edu)

32-hour Basic Mediation Training
September 18-19, 25-26, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Do you like to help people? Are you interested in constructive conflict resolution, restorative justice, and the mediation process? The Community Justice & Mediation Center (CJAM) invites you to attend Basic Mediation Training: September 18-19, 25-26, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm , IU Maurer School of Law, room 214.

“Basic Mediation Training” is a great tool to add to the lifelong toolbox of community members interested in healing community harm, resolving neighbor-to-neighbor conflicts, alternative dispute resolution, criminal justice issues, or helping youth. Participants who complete CJAM’s “Basic Mediation Training” are eligible to work as CJAM volunteer mediators; however, any community member interested in learning basic mediation skills also is welcome to participate. There is a tuition fee, but a sliding scale is considered when applicable, and scholarships are available for those unable to pay the fees. For further information contact Nancy Lumbley at nlumbley@comcast.net, Flo Davis at DavisfloF@aol.com, or contact the center at 336-8677.

Backpack Buddies Food Collection
On the first Sunday of every month
at the 9:30 am & 11:00 am worship services

We invite you to bring food items for the Community Kitchen Backpack Buddies program. Approximately 100 children in need, from five local elementary schools, are sent home with a backpack of food on Fridays. These backpacks help meet basic weekend food needs of their families. A list of items is below. Please bring them to worship on the first Sunday of every month, or you may leave your items during the week in the collection box in Garton Hall.

Backpack Buddies Food List

*Individual fruit cups (applesauce, tropical fruit, pears, etc)
*Instant Oatmeal (individual portions)
*Macaroni & Cheese
*Small boxes of cereal
*Easy to prepare (instant mashed potatoes, dried soups, beans, meal helpers, rice or pasta meals, etc)
*Granola/fruit/cereal bars
*Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, cherries, tropical fruit)
*Canned or pouch chicken or tuna
*Small bread mixes (cornbread, muffin, biscuit, etc)