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Adult Class
Sundays
9:30A
We use Cokesbury's quarterly series "Standard Lesson Quarterly, NIV" in our class.
The series follows the lectionary for each Sunday inviting greater understanding and in-depth discussion.
To ensure we have enough participants books, please indicate your interest by emailing: education@stmarkslnc.org.
Thursdays
10:30A-Noon
Fellowship Hall
Our current book is Love is the Way by Bishop Michael Curry.
Everyone is invited to join us for thoughtful meditation and discussion that addresses the seemingly insurmountable challenges facing the world today: poverty, racism, selfishness, deep ideological divisions, competing claims to speak for God. This book leads readers to discover the gifts they need in order to live the way of love: deep reservoirs of hope and resilience, simple wisdom, the discipline of nonviolence, and unshakable regard for human dignity.
Contact Kathy, katsam1964@gmail.com for more information or to express interest in joining the group.
July 5 – 23
Way in the Wilderness with Isaiah:
2026 Summer Bible Reading Plan
Writers from congregations all over the NC Synod, both clergy and laypeople, including St. Mark’s own Robert and Doug, contributed to this study.
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Download the printed compilation (available here by June 30).
Reflect
Consider the questions for reflection that accompany each devotional reading.
Engage with your friends, family, or small group.
How are the Scripture passage and devotional reading showing you God anew each day?
July 13 – 18
Monday, July 13: Psalm 92; Leviticus 26:3-20; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Tuesday, July 14: Psalm 92; Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Ephesians 4:17-5:2
Wednesday, July 15: Psalm 92; Proverbs 11:23-30; Matthew 13:10-17
Thursday, July 16: Psalm 86:11-17; Isaiah 41:21-29; Hebrews 2:1-9
Friday, July 17: Psalm 86:11-17; Isaiah 44:9-17; Hebrews 6:13-20
Saturday, July 18: Psalm 86:11-17; Isaiah 44:18-20; Matthew 7:15-20
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, July 19
Isaiah 44:6-8 • Psalm 86:11-17 • Romans 8:12-25 • Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
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