The Messenger
He is Risen! He Risen Indeed!
Dear Friends, Let's face it. The Lay Servants of St. Marks are terrific. All eight of them.
Up until 2012, we called them "Lay Speakers." In 2012 the General Conference of The United Methodist Church approved legislation to change the name of Lay Speaking Ministries to Lay Servant Ministries. This was in recognition of the vital and broadening role of Lay Servants in leading the church in these very challenging times.
Lay Servants take courses related to teaching, speaking, inviting/welcoming (evangelism), pastoral care, and working with groups. Each person who senses a call into this leadership role is encouraged to develop his or her unique gifts in the service of the mission of the church. Our Lay Servants have amazing gifts:
Bill Galante is a gifted teacher with a significant background in carefully interpreting the Bible. He also is one of the foremost authorities in our district on the ministry of John Wesley. His long-running Wednesday evening Bible study is very popular (but there's room for you!)
Bob McMeekin combines the gift of preaching and worship leadership with extraordinary sensitivity to the pastoral needs of those around him. He has touched the lives of many people through the years.
Pam Rosemier has a wonderful voice and has deep experience in music leadership. In addition, she is a very caring pastor who responds to needs without being asked. Pam also has the precious gift of being able to step forward and help find constructive solutions to sticky problems. She and husband George have opened their home for a very meaningful small-group study.
Karen Scanlon, well.... She's Karen Scanlon. What can I say? Karen is very gentle and incredibly natural with children of all ages, and in all moods. She is a gifted writer, and regularly designs successful curricula for St. Mark's and for Sunday Schools across the U.S. Karen can take most any situation and make it fun! As she would say, "There's a song for that!"
Ed Deitzler always seems to be where he is needed. He has the gifts of drive, enthusiasm, and flexibility, and provides significant worship assistance, especially in difficult and last-minute situations. He is an active student of the Bible, and assists Bill on Wednesday nights.
Joan Johnson always has a gracious word to share, along with a laugh. Joan has a very keen and very mature sense of interpersonal relationships, and has a natural and powerful gift for authentic prayer.
Jack Innis is an extraordinary writer, and a natural comedian. He combines this with an incredible intuition about where "secular" spiritual seekers are coming from. This is critical for our future.
Carol Brown is called to mission. She is driven to make disciples for the transformation of the world. Carol has an extraordinary commitment to help the church step up and be a force for justice and peace. She is also a trained and trusted pastoral counselor, through the Stephens Ministry program. In addition to heading up the missions work area of St. Mark's, she leads the Care Corps, which stays in touch with all those who can't come to church.
When you see a Lay Servant, give him or her a hug!
See you in church.
Craig
Monday Book Study
Join us for four (4) Monday afternoons from 1:00- 2:15, starting May 12, as we explore a timeless classic that has inspired readers since it was published in 1960.
To Kill a Mockingbird is not only the Pulitzer Prize winner of 1961 and the inspiration for a movie in 1962 that starred Gregory Peck, it is a classic of modern American Literature, a regional story by a young woman from Alabama that has universal appeal and has been translated into40 languages.
Sign up in the church office if you are interested in participating. This study will be offered again in the fall during a weeknight (tbd).
Summer Sunday School
On Sunday, June 1, we will begin our One Room Sunday School schedule. This program allows our teachers, who have been so dedicated to bring faith to life in our youth, an opportunity to rest, reflect, and join in congregational worship.
We hope that you will consider taking this time being a Summer Teacher. We will have sign-ups available beginning May 3 for the summer months. No experience is necessary and plenty of fun is available.
Please see Sandy Plutchak or Rev. Jeri for more information.
Monster Bash Was A Success!
M'Lu Colbourn
The monsters had a real heyday here last Saturday. The weather blew out the monster storm and blew in a beautiful rain-free day. The street tacos were delicious. The children were lively and excited to play each of our monster-themed games. And the silent auction was well-stocked and well run...and everything was sold. The nursery school took in just over $20,000 that will be used to fund additional improvement to the grounds and buildings and keep children attending who might otherwise have to drop out due to financial difficulty. It was so good to see some of our church families walking through the crowds welcoming our families and visitors too. I wish you could have all seen our dear friend, Sandy Plutchak, in her crazy wig, running her own treasure dig, as she has every year for many years now. She is a parent/grandparent who gives back year after year, serving as secretary of our Nursery School Board and supporting the annual carnival. We love her. And we are so fortunate to have the support of St. Mark's UMC and families.
Thank you for letting us take over the social hall and the kitchen, for spreading out everywhere, for letting us hang our banner and signs, and for supporting us in everything we do. It's a win - win for us all when everyone helps us help ourselves.
Next week at a glance
Sunday, May 4, 2014
8:30 A.M. Pastor's Sunday School/NR
9:00 A.M. Youth Fellowship/rm. 10
9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship
10:45 A.M. Worship Committee/Lib
12:00 P.M. Tongan Fellowship Worship
Monday, May 5, 2014
4:00 P.M. UMW Dist. Meeting/Lib
6:00 P.M. Carillon Bells/SH
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
6:30 P.M. WElcome/Inviting Committee/Lib
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
5:00 P.M. Peace Ringers/SH
5:30 P.M. Bible Study/NR
6:00 P.M. Glory Ringers/SH
Thursday, May 8, 2014
12:00 P.m. Staff Appreciation Lunch/Patio
4:30 P.M. Hallelujah & Cherub Choir/CR
5:20 P.M. Chimes/SH
6:30 P.M. Welcome/Inviting/Lib
7:00 P.M. Chancel Choir/CR
Boy Scouts/SH
Friday, May 9, 2014
8:30 A.M. Family Friday
Saturday, May 10, 2014
8:30 A.M. AARP Safe Driver Class/SH
Sunday, May 11, 2014
7:45 A.M. Pancake Breakfast/SH
8:30 A.M. Pastor's Sunday School/NR
9:00 A.M. Youth Fellowship/rm. 10
9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship
12:00 P.M. Tongan Fellowship Worship
3:00 P.M. Shen Student Rehearsal/Sanc
*If you have any questions or would like to add an event to the church calendar, please contact Malinda Whiteley, Church Secretary at 858-273-1480 ext.10 or smumcsdoffice@gmail.com.
Staff Office Hours
Rev. Craig Dorval
Senior Minister
Monday - Thursday
10:30 A.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Rev. Jeri Newell-Davis
Associate Minister
Tuesday - Friday
9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
Rev. George Rosemier
Minister of Visitation
Wednesday 11 A.M. - noon
Spencer Topham
Youth Director
Tuesdays: 2 pm - 6 pm
Wednesdays: 9 am - 1 pm
Thursdays: 9 am - 11 am
Fridays: 9 am - 1 pm
1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays: 9 am - 11 am
Malinda Whiteley,
Church Secretary
Monday - Friday
8 A.M. - 3 P.M.
About Us
St. Mark's United Methodist Church
3502 Clairemont Drive
San Diego, California 92117
858-273-1480
To contact any member of our staff, visit our staff information page.
Rev. Craig Dorval, Senior Minister
Rev. Jeri Newell-Davis, Associate Minister
Rev. George Rosemier, Minister of Visitation
M'Lu Colbourn, Director of St. Mark's Preschool
Frank Williams, Music Director
Craig McIlwain, Organist
Jo Anne Hammond, Director, Carillon Bells
Robin Haber, Director, Glory Ringers and Peace Ringers
Christina Peer, Director, Chimes
Cheryl Eubanks, Children's Choir Accompanist
Spencer Topham, Youth Director
Marya Chuong, Website
Malinda Whiteley, Church Secretary
Angel Cardenas, Church Custodian
"Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song."--Saint Pope John Paul II
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Open House
Tom & Jeri Newell-Davis invite you to their Open House.
Saturday, May 3 from 1:00 - 5:00 PM.
2919 Frankel Way, San Diego 92111
Please RSVP 858-449-7515
Pastors Sunday School
We will study the lectionary texts, which follow the church calendar. It's an informal study, always open to all, at 8:30 a.m. in the New Room, just behind the church office.
Below are the lectionary reading for this week:
Acts 2:14a 36-41
Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19
1 Peter 1:17-23
Luke 24:13-35
Summer Sunday School
We will study the lectionary texts, which follow the church calendar. It's an informal study, always open to all, at 8:30 a.m. in the New Room, just behind the church office.
Below are the lectionary reading for this week:
Acts 2:14a 36-41
Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19
1 Peter 1:17-23
Luke 24:13-35
Lectionary Scriptures:
*Acts 2: 14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and spoke out to them, “You men of Judea, and all you who dwell at Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
36 “Let all the house of Israel therefore know certainly that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”
37 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”
38 Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all who are far off, even as many as the Lord our God will call to himself.” 40 With many other words he testified, and exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation!”
41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized. There were added that day about three thousand souls.
Psalm 116:1 I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy.
2 Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
3 The cords of death surrounded me. The pains of Sheol[a] got a hold of me.
I found trouble and sorrow.
4 Then I called on Yahweh’s name:
“Yahweh, I beg you, deliver my soul.”
Footnotes:
a. Psalm 116:3 Sheol is the place of the dead.
12 What will I give to Yahweh for all his benefits toward me?
13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call on Yahweh’s name.
14 I will pay my vows to Yahweh, yes, in the presence of all his people.
15 Precious in Yahweh’s sight is the death of his saints.
16 Yahweh, truly I am your servant.
I am your servant, the son of your servant.
You have freed me from my chains.
17 I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on Yahweh’s name.
18 I will pay my vows to Yahweh, yes, in the presence of all his people,
19 in the courts of Yahweh’s house, in the middle of you, Jerusalem.
Praise Yah!
1 Peter 1:17 If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man’s work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear: 18 knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down from your fathers, 19 but with precious blood, as of a faultless and pure lamb, the blood of Christ; 20 who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of times for your sake, 21 who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead, and gave him glory; so that your faith and hope might be in God.
22 Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from the heart fervently: 23 having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which lives and remains forever.
Luke 24:13 Behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was sixty stadia[a] from Jerusalem. 14 They talked with each other about all of these things which had happened. 15 While they talked and questioned together, Jesus himself came near, and went with them. 16 But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. 17 He said to them, “What are you talking about as you walk, and are sad?”
18 One of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who doesn’t know the things which have happened there in these days?”
19 He said to them, “What things?”
They said to him, “The things concerning Jesus, the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people; 20 and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. 21 But we were hoping that it was he who would redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened. 22 Also, certain women of our company amazed us, having arrived early at the tomb; 23 and when they didn’t find his body, they came saying that they had also seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. 24 Some of us went to the tomb, and found it just like the women had said, but they didn’t see him.”
25 He said to them, “Foolish men, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Didn’t the Christ have to suffer these things and to enter into his glory?” 27 Beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he explained to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself. 28 They came near to the village, where they were going, and he acted like he would go further.
29 They urged him, saying, “Stay with us, for it is almost evening, and the day is almost over.”
He went in to stay with them. 30 When he had sat down at the table with them, he took the bread and gave thanks. Breaking it, he gave to them. 31 Their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, and he vanished out of their sight. 32 They said to one another, “Weren’t our hearts burning within us, while he spoke to us along the way, and while he opened the Scriptures to us?” 33 They rose up that very hour, returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and those who were with them, 34 saying, “The Lord is Risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!” 35 They related the things that happened along the way, and how he was recognized by them in the breaking of the bread.
Footnotes:
a. Luke 24:13 60 stadia = about 11 kilometers or about 7 miles.
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John Wesley’s Notes-Commentary for:
*Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Verse 14
[14] But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:
Then Peter standing up — All the gestures, all the words of Peter, show the utmost sobriety; lifted up his voice - With cheerfulness and boldness; and said to them - This discourse has three parts; each of which, Acts 2:14,22,29, begins with the same appellation, men: only to the last part he prefixes with more familiarity the additional word brethren.
Men of Judea — That is, ye that are born in Judea. St. Peter spoke in Hebrew, which they all understood.
Verse 36
[36] Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Lord — Jesus, after his exaltation, is constantly meant by this word in the New Testament, unless sometimes where it occurs, in a text quoted from the Old Testament.
Verse 37
[37] Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
They said to the apostles, Brethren — They did not style them so before.
Verse 38
[38] Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Repent — And hereby return to God: be baptized - Believing in the name of Jesus - And ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost - See the three-one God clearly proved. See Acts 26:20. The gift of the Holy Ghost does not mean in this place the power of speaking with tongues. For the promise of this was not given to all that were afar off, in distant ages and nations. But rather the constant fruits of faith, even righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Whomsoever the Lord our God shall call — (Whether they are Jews or Gentiles) by his word and by his Spirit: and who are not disobedient to the heavenly calling. But it is observable St. Peter did not yet understand the very words he spoke.
Verse 40
[40] And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.
And with many other words did he testify and exhort — In such an accepted time we should add line upon line, and not leave off, till the thing is done.
Save yourselves from this perverse generation — Many of whom were probably mocking still.
Verse 41
[41] Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
And there were added — To the hundred and twenty.
Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19
Verse 3
[3] The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.
The sorrows — Dangerous and deadly calamities.
Pains — Such agonies and horrors, as dying persons use to feel.
1 Peter 1:17-23
Verse 17
[17] And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
Who judgeth according to every man's work — According to the tenor of his life and conversation.
Pass the time of your sojourning — Your short abode on earth. In humble, loving fear - The proper companion and guard of hope.
Verse 18
[18] Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
Your vain conversation — Your foolish, sinful way of life.
Verse 19
[19] But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
Without blemish — In himself.
Without spot — From the world.
Verse 21
[21] Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.
Who through him believe — For all our faith and hope proceed from the power of his resurrection. In God that raised Jesus, and gave him glory - At his ascension. Without Christ we should only dread God; whereas through him we believe, hope, and love.
Verse 22
[22] Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:
Having purified your souls by obeying the truth through the Spirit, who bestows upon you freely, both obedience and purity of heart, and unfeigned love of the brethren, go on to still higher degrees of love.
Love one another fervently — With the most strong and tender affection; and yet with a pure heart - Pure from any spot of unholy desire or inordinate passion.
Verse 23
[23] Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
Which liveth — Is full of divine virtue. And abideth the same for ever.
Luke 24:13-35
Verse 13
[13] And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.
Mark 16:12.
Verse 21
[21] But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, today is the third day since these things were done.
To-day is the third day — The day he should have risen again, if at all.
Verse 25
[25] Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:
O foolish — Not understanding the designs and works of God: And slow of heart - Unready to believe what the prophets have so largely spoken.
Verse 26
[26] Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?
Ought not Christ — If he would redeem man, and fulfil the prophecies concerning him, to have suffered these things? - These very sufferings which occasion your doubts, are the proofs of his being the Messiah.
And to enter into his glory — Which could be done no other way.
Verse 28
[28] And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.
He made as though he would go farther — Walking forward, as if he was going on; and he would have done it, had they not pressed him to stay.
Verse 29
[29] But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.
They constrained him — By their importunate entreaties.
Verse 30
[30] And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them.
He took the bread, and blessed, and brake — Just in the same manner as when ho instituted his last supper.
Verse 31
[31] And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.
Their eyes were opened — That is, the supernatural cloud was removed: And he vanished - Went away insensibly.
Verse 32
[32] And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
Did not our heart burn within us — Did not we feel an unusual warmth of love! Was not our heart burning, etc.
Verse 33
[33] And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,
The same hour — Late as it was.
Verse 34
[34] Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.
The Lord hath appeared to Simon — Before he was seen of the twelve apostles, 1 Corinthians 15:5. He had, in his wonderful condescension and grace, taken an opportunity on the former part of that day (though where, or in what manner, is not recorded) to show himself to Peter, that he might early relieve his distresses and fears, on account of having so shamefully denied his Master.
Verse 35
[35] And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.
In the breaking of bread — The Lord's Supper.
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Food Collection Sunday
This Sunday, May 4, we'll receive canned goods and monies for Community Christian Service Agency in Clairemont and Pacific Beach and Good Neighbor Centers in southeast San Diego and Nestor. Please be generous as the need is great.Safe Driver Class
AARP Safe Driver Review Class will be held on Saturday, May 10, in the Social Hall, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a great way to refresh driving skills. Learn how to reduce traffic violations, crashes, chance of injury, as well as techniques for handling highway traffic, right of way and blind spots. Plus, completing the course may make you eligible for a discount on car insurance. Cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. Sign-up in the church office or call Marie Campilongo, (858) 278-4287.
Fiesta Luncheon
METRO, the San Diego District's urban ministry, will hold a Fiesta Luncheon here at St. Mark's on Wednesday, May 14, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. You are invited to come and learn more about METRO'S ministry, and to celebrate the accomplishments of the programs and the people.
The requested donation is $25 per person. Make checks payable to METRO and send to Elizabeth at METRO, 6154 Mission Gorge Road, Suite 104, San Diego, CA 92120 along with your contact information, either phone or email, and the name of our church, St. Mark's. For more information, call the METRO office, 619-285-5556.
Spring Ring Concert
The music of bells and chimes will be playing some of your favorite music of the church year will be featured at the May 18th concert at 4:30 P.M. Come prepared to relax and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of music! A dinner in the Social Hall will follow the concert.
In Our Prayers
♥ Dick Robinson
♥ Steve Hansen
♥ Harry Meyer
♥ Bill Marshall
♥ Chris Kay
♥ Wendy Holman
♥ Brenda Sue
♥ Karen Dismukes
♥ Lois Ramsey
♥ Joe Ramsey
♥ Julie Nelson
♥ Lorretta Schaffer
♥ Renae Pierce
♥ Franki Benson
♥ Gene Hagar
♥ Dana Robinson
♥ Rod Barrett
♥ Bill Burton
♥ Mitch Boyer
♥ Molly and Mack Barrett
♥ Margaret Westfall
We Remember Our Military Personnel, including
♥ Kris Brendal, Army
♥ Robert S. Chisholm, Navy
♥ Craig Clemans, Marines
♥ Paul Clemans, Air Force
♥ Blake Cross, Navy
♥ Robert Davis, Navy
♥ Brandon Dempster, Navy
♥ Samuel England, Navy
♥ Lenny Hezelett, Navy
♥ Michael Hunter, Navy
♥ Brady Jackson, Army
♥ Jeremy Munson, Navy
♥ Daniel Ness, Army
♥ Milo Riegle, Marines
♥ Casper Stalnaker, Navy
♥ Nathan Streeter, Army
♥ Robert Tarango, Navy
Church Name Badge
Have you lost or misplaced your name button? If so, please stop by the church office and sign up to receive a new one. Sign up sheet is on the front counter.
Please remember, to put your name badge in the baskets after church or Perculator Time so we can be sure you have it when you come back to church.
2014 Camp Cedar Glen
Summer Camps Theme is "Get Jesus"
Younger Elementary July 20-23
(Grades 1-3)
Older Elementary July 20-25
(Grades 4-6)
Junior High July 13-18
(Grades 7-9)
Senior High July 6-11
(Grades 9-12)
Registration forms are in the Office
Registration ends June 15, 2014
Scholarships are available through St. Mark's UMC.
Alter Flowers
Providing altar flowers during a worship service is a wonderful way to share in the celebration of a special occasion and to honor a loved one. Please stop by or call the church office to reserve your special date.
Coffee Servers Needed
Do you enjoy meeting new people? If so, you may like hosting the coffee table on Sunday mornings after worship. There are several opportunities to host the coffee table during 2014
You are welcome to sign up anytime in the church office. For more information, please feel free to contact the church office at 858-273-1480 or email smumcsdoffice@gmail.com. No baking required.
However, if you like to bake but don't want to host coffee table, please call the church office and we can get you details on how to do that as well!
Links
St. Mark's Website Youth News
St. Mark's School
St. Mark's UMW News
Upper Room Daily Devotion
The United Methodist Church
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St. Mark's United Methodist Church
3502 Clairemont Drive
San Diego, CA 92117 United States
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