Join us for a weeding and work party at the St. Mark Community Garden this Saturday May 28, 2011 at 1pm. The weeds like this cool weather much better than the potatoes and they will soon crowd them out if we don’t get to them. Bring family, friends, rototillers, hoes, hula hoes, any any other…
On May 8, 2011, a reception was held for Natalie, a recent recipient of the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award. In February this year, Natalie traveled to Africa, along with her mother and the SAFI group. Her Gold Award project was completed while at schools in Arusha, Tanzania, where she helped the students learn and improve their…
Please put Thursday, June 16 – 6:00 p.m. on your calendar. This will be an opportunity for the many ministries of St. Mark to gather to talk about events each are planning – and hopefully place them on a common calendar. Oh … and there will be FOOD. More information to follow as the date…
Following a potluck dinner at 6:00 pm, join us for the showing of the movie “The Singing Revolution.” This is the remarkable story of how the small Baltic country of Estonia regained its independence from the mighty Soviet Union without a shot being fired. This is a tribute to peaceful revolution, the desire for freedom,…
Between services this next Sunday, May 22nd, there will be a short garden blessing ceremony. The Sunday School children will plant the seedlings that they have started in their Sunday School classes. Please come out to the garden between services (you might want to bring appropriate shoes!) and help us bless this sacred ground. The…
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…