Saint Mark's Episcopal Church

Day School Teacher Now Published Author

lwalker — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:14:11 +0000

Saint Mark’s Day School music teacher Amy Au has recently published a book about “purposeful play” called The Five Minibees. She was recently featured in a news story on KUAR, you may listen to the story here. Au is an accomplished piano and violin player, and a graduate of the Eastman School of Music and Columbia University.

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Mothers’ Day Tea Party

lwalker — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:57:22 +0000

Come enjoy a Mother’s Day Tea Party, Sunday, May 5, to benefit the scholarship fund which helps Saint Mark’s kids go to summer camp at Camp Mitchell. This festive event will be in the Parish Hall from 3–5. Dads and daughters, sons and mothers, all are invited to savor the tasty fare. Tickets are now on sale: $10 per person, $30 for a family of four and $5 for children under 8.

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Dream Group

lwalker — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:29:38 +0000

Saint Mark’s Dream Group, led by the Rev. Lisa Fry, meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Parlor. Dreams will be discussed in the context of imagery and meaning, and their importance to a healthy life. All are welcome.

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Great Strides@the Zoo

lwalker — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:15:04 +0000

Walk for Cystic Fibrosis research and play at the zoo for free on Saturday, May 18, beginning at 8 a.m. Great Strides is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s largest national fundraising event. More than 250,000 walkers come together each year as a community to help find a cure for CF. Register to walk and admission to the zoo is free! You may walk as much or as little as you want. Make it a family event at the zoo and support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Deacon Len and Bev have created Team Go Go Jo, in honor of their granddaughter, Josie, who has the disease. You can Join team Go Go Jo, register for the walk and donate on line.

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St. Mark’s@Travelers Game

lwalker — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:00:26 +0000

Saint Mark’s outing to see the Arkansas Travelers baseball game at Dickey Stephens Park is Sunday, June 2. A pavilion and a section of seats will be reserved for St. Mark’s, and the pavilion is right next to the player entrance to the field, so kids are encouraged to bring items that they would like autographed! There will be a buffet with drinks, hamburgers, hotdogs, and other ball park side items from 1:00-3:00–the game starts at 2:10. Tickets are $14.50, which includes the buffet and a reserved seat for the game. Children 3 years and under are free. If you would like to join the fun, you may register in the Narthex, call the church office, or contact Luke Gilbert: luke@st-marks.com or 225.4203. Reservation deadline is Sunday, May 19.

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Everywhere Fun Fair VBS July 15–18

lwalker — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:30:36 +0000

Saint Mark’s Everywhere Fun Fair takes children to a global celebration with the look and feel of a world’s fair. Children will make friends with neighbors from around the world and discover that God’s love can be found everywhere, including their own neighborhoods. Saint Mark’s VBS is open to children ages 4 years – 5th grade. For thousands of years God has taught people about the new life God offers. Sign-up and see what God can offer you! Register online or contact Luke Gilbert: 225.4203 lgilbert@st-marks.com.

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The Near-Death Experience in Christian Perspective

lwalker — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:08:13 +0000

The symposium, Friday, April 19–Saturday, April 20, at St. Mark’s, is sponsored by the Institute for Theological Studies. The gathering will feature three nationally known experts, as well as researchers, theologians, scientists, and local people who have had near-death experiences. Registration is $40 including lunch, refreshments during breaks, and symposium materials. A limited number of seats is available, and participants must register in advance. Go to itssm.org to register online, or call 501-801-0272.

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Bishop’s Day of Formation

lwalker — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:18:03 +0000

Saint Mark’s will host the Bishop’s Day of Formation on Saturday, April 13, from 10–4. This day is a time for congregations from around the diocese to meet together and learn about innovative formation ministries. The keynote speaker will be Jenifer Gamber, author of My Faith, My Life. Jennifer will also be the guest preacher at Saint Mark’s on the following Sunday morning. More information and registration details are here.

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Bishop to Visit & Confirm

lwalker — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:24:19 +0000

The Rt. Rev. Larry Benfield will make his annual visit to St. Mark’s on Sunday, April 28. He will preach and celebrate at both morning services and will speak to the Forum at 9:15. At the 10:30 service he will offer the sacrament of confirmation and also receive new members. We will have a reception after the 10:30 service to honor the Confirmands and welcome Bp. Benfield

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Habitat House Under Way

lwalker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:41:13 +0000

Weather continues to stall progress on construction of the Habitat for Humanity house at 9201 Cynthia Drive. An old fashioned “wall raising” was held at the site of the new house recently. Another work weekend will be scheduled as soon as weather permits.

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