Nestled in the rolling hills of beautiful East Tennessee is St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Founded in the early 1800s, the church has ministered to the Louisville community for over 160 years.

St. Mark's is a medium sized church with a small country church heart. We enjoy serving God, our community and the world through missions. We offer a blended service of traditional/gospel and contemporary music. Our mission statement markes clear our fourfold calling in Christ:

We have ministry opportunities for people of all ages. St. Mark's children are praying, playing and growing in their faith. St. Mark's youth meet weekly, support a variety of missions and attend Resurrection in Gatlinburg, TN. We eat together every Wednesday at 5 p.m. These are just a few of the ministry opportunities at St. Mark's.

P.R.E.P.A.R.E.

Pray that God will open your heart and mind to the meaning of the texts.

Read the text slowly and deliberately listen to each word.

Entertain the following questions: What does the text tell me about the nature of God? About human nature? About the relationship between God and hmanity?

Ponder over and play with the text. Ponder the meaning of phrases and words, and paraphrase, in your own words, by considering opposites such as "The Lord is not my shepherd...," etc.

Address the meaning for our time, place, and life.

Research any words you do not know by using a Bible dictionary or commentary.

Enjoy, Eat, and Engage the text by savoring it daily, chewing on it regularly, and allowing it to become a part of your being.