Prelude - Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer Welcome to St. Mark!

Our Father, who art in heaven, Welcome hallowed be your name. Our Church seeks to be rooted and reach people Thy kingdom come, for ’s kingdom. Invocation thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. St. Mark is a congregation of Christ-followers Give us this day our daily bread. whose hearts are warmed by worship and - Rejoice, the Lord is King UMH 715 And forgive us our trespasses, fellowship, whose minds are informed and as we forgive those who trespass against us. transformed through study and prayer, and whose Affirmation of Faith UMH #881 And lead us not into temptation, hands are ready to serve and to share the love of but deliver us from evil. Christ with others. I believe in God the Father Almighty, For thine is the kingdom, maker of heaven and earth; and the power and the glory, forever. We want to connect with everyone that comes Amen. And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: through our doors. who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, Anthem - My Reedemer Lives Praise Team born of the Virgin Mary, Whether you are a first time visitor with us, or a suffered under Pontius Pilate, life-long friend, we hope that you will take a was crucified, dead, and buried; Children's Moment moment to fill in your contact information on the the third day he rose from the dead; other side of this tear-off. he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. Scripture - Acts 71-2a;44-60 We hope you have a wonderful worship experience with us, and St. Mark becomes a place

Sermon - Stone Witness where you find you belong. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, Your gifts can be placed in the forgiveness of sins, Hymn - He Is the Lord UMH 177 designated offering areas. the resurrection of the body, Online giving is available , stmarkknox.org and the life everlasting. Amen Scan image below to give. Gloria Patri UMH 70

Glory Be to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be. Postlude - World without end. Amen. Amen. THIS WEEK New Prayer Requests Sunday, May 2 Phyllis Britton 7:00 Youth We are glad you chose to worship with us this Wednesday, May 5 Holly Nicholson morning! Please let us know how we can St. Mark UMC Office: (865) 588-0808 7:00 Youth 7001 Northshore Drive [email protected] connect with you. Wayne Tipton Sunday, May 9 Knoxville, TN 37919 SMEEP:(865) 558-0585 Bill Hively Name(s): ______Mother’s Day May 2, 2021 Honoring our Graduates in worship. L.C. Troutt ______10:00 One In-Person Service Address: ______Online services available each Sunday at 9AM 7:00 Youth ______

______SAVE THE DATE and Children’s Virtual Church Council, Phone: ______Moment Volunteers May 18 at 6:30 Email: ______Needed Service Attended: 9am 11am Children 3rd-8th grade are

welcome to serve as Member .

Regular Attendee High School Teens & Adults First Time Visitor

are welcome to serve as Visitor (from out of town) presenters. Worship Service Flowers are given by Irene Joseph I wish to join in membership Contact Travis and Ann Tipton to the glory of God and Church Staff Please let us know how we can pray for you. in celebration of the 11th Anniversary 865-964-6557 : Rev. Sam Ward of Pastor Sam and Samantha Ward. Music Director: Andrea Gantte [email protected] Church Musician: Edward Pierce

Youth Director: Paula Sandoval Children’s Director: Travis Campbell Please share my prayer request: Nursery: Jessi Campbell, Audrey Campbell MAY 9 Office Manager: Liz Mann With the church We will honor our Graduates! SMEEP Director: Anne Soro Only with the Pastor If you know a graduate from St. Mark please send graduation info to [email protected] www.stmarkknox.org Please tear off and place in the offering plates.