Someone once said, “God has a sense of humor. God has the last laugh and the last word. That word is Resurrection in Jesus Christ! He is risen! The joke is on human reason and rigidity! Rejoice!” Historically, “Holy Humor” began as “Bright Monday” in the ancient Greek orthodox tradition. It was set aside as…
The Olympia Union Gospel Mission’s goal is to share God’s love in practical ways with the homeless and the poverty stricken. It started in 1995 with a street ministry of sharing sandwiches and coffee with the homeless. It has grown to a program that now serves hundreds of women, children, and men each year through…
Easter morning brought wonderful voices and flowers to the worship at St. Mark. The Cross of Flowers, a St. Mark Easter tradition, was conducted during the Children’s message time instead of during the Sunday School hour. PraisRing and the Chancel Choir performed.
Bob and I joined St. Mark about six years ago. We are retired and live on five acres near Johnson Point Road, where we enjoy time with four grandsons, three horses, and two dogs. Through the years I worked for Pierce County, I learned about many great opportunities to volunteer at Juvenile Court. People help…
On Easter, the wall behind the altar changed from purples, whites, and barren trees to spring greens, yellows, and new life. With the Cross of Flowers, it was a very cheerful background for our two Easter morning celebrations! The music was spectacular with many instruments accompanying the choir and the hymns. The High School Youth…
Last Monday, April 11th, the 4th, 5th, and 6th graders in the after-school program at Mountain View Elementary came over to get acquainted with the St. Mark Community Garden, and help plant vegetables. They planted a 100 foot row of potatoes, and 8 cages of snow peas! They saw the drip irrigation system, asked many…
The church was abuzz Saturday April 9th as the spring church clean-up AND the planting of the 20 rows of potatoes for The Thurston County Food Bank occurred simultaneously. The International Student association from SPSCC came in mass – there were 19 of them! We also had several of the community members that have signed…
The 2011 season is June 7th through August 12th. The team fee is $425.00 per team. The Independent Church League (ICL) will play at the Lacey Regional Athletic Center (RAC) on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday nights at 6pm. 7:10, 8:20pm, and 9:30pm start times. All divisions in the Coed league and Men’s league will be…
The weeds are all pulled, the ground is rototilled, 21 potato rows are staked, two rows of pea cages are set up, sugar pod pea seeds and seed potatoes are due from Kiwanis by April 1st. Mark your calendars for Saturday April 9th and Saturday April 16th – 9am – planting days for the potatoes…
I know snow is on the ground right now (February 28) but gardening season is right around the corner! We have amended a 6,000 sq. foot patch of ground for the potatoes we are growing for the Thurston County Food Bank. We are planting 20 rows of potatoes = each one 100 feet long. ADOPT…