Prelude - Pie Jesu Gabriel Fauré Gloria Patri UMH #70 Welcome to St. Mark!

Glory Be to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost Welcome As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be. Our Church seeks to be rooted and reach people World without end. Amen. Amen. for God’s kingdom. Call to Worship Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer L: Create a clean heart in us, O God P: Renew your Spirit with in us. Our Father, who art in heaven, L: Show us the mercy of your steadfast love, blot out our hallowed be your name. St. Mark is a congregation of Christ-followers transgressions, and cleanse our iniquity. Thy kingdom come, whose hearts are warmed by worship and P: Let us know the joy of your salvation, and the sustaining thy will be done, fellowship, whose minds are informed and power of your Holy Spirit. Amen. on earth as it is in heaven. transformed through study and prayer, and whose Give us this day our daily bread. hands are ready to serve and to share the love of And forgive us our trespasses, Christ with others. Hymn - Alas! and Did my Savior Bleed UMH #294 as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, We want to connect with everyone that comes Affirmation of Faith UMH #881 and the power and the glory, forever. through our doors. Amen. I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; Anthem - Jesus Saves Whether you are a first time visitor with us, or a And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, life-long friend, we hope that you will take a moment to fill in your contact information on the born of the Virgin Mary, Scripture -Luke 18:31-19:10 suffered under Pontius Pilate, other side of this tear-off. was crucified, dead, and buried; Sermon - Seek and Save the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; We hope you have a wonderful worship from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. Hymn - How Deep The Father's Love for Us experience with us, and St. Mark becomes a place where you find you belong. I believe in the Holy Spirit, Benediction the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, Postlude - Sing, My Tongue, the Glorious Battle Venantius Fortunatus and the life everlasting. Amen Your gifts can be placed in designated

ALTAR FLOWERS are given today by the Pete and Sandy Mossman to offering areas. We also offer online giving . the glory of God and in celebration of their anniversary.

THIS WEEK New Prayer Requests Sunday, March 21 Phyllis Britton 10:00 One In-Person Service We are glad you chose to worship with us this Online services available each Sunday at 9AM 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. Tyler Brown Tuesday, March 23 Knoxville, TN 37919 SMEEP:(865) 558-0585 Wayne Tipton Name(s): ______6:30 Virtual Church Council March 21, 2021 Wednesday, March 24 Bill Hively ______7:00 Youth Address: ______Sunday, March 28 10:00 Palm Sunday, One In-Person Service ______Online services available each Sunday at 9AM ______7:00 Youth

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Visitor (from out of town) Worship Service I wish to join in membership Church Staff Please let us know how we can pray for you. Pastor: Rev. Sam Ward Music Director: Andrea Gantte We plan to have a 10AM Easter Sunday Service. We will be requesting Church Musician: Edward Pierce reservations to make sure distanced seating is adequate. Youth Director: Paula Sandoval Please look for a future RSVP link that will be emailed out. Children’s Director: Travis Campbell *An online Easter service will also be available. Please share my prayer request: Nursery: Jessi Campbell, Audrey Campbell Office Manager: Liz Mann With the church SMEEP Director: Anne Soro Only with the Pastor We are in need of youth and children to help carry in palm leaves and flower the cross on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. Please RSVP to Travis or Paula and plan on meeting 3/28 and 4/4 outside at 9:45AM www.stmarkknox.org Please tear off and place in the offering plates.