On Sunday, September 20th, we begin Sunday School classes for everyone! We have opportunities for students of all ages to grow in faith, love, and service! The Preschool-5th grade will meet in the sanctuary for a musical opening at 9:45am. After that, Preschool-Kindergarten meet with teacher Amy B., and the First through Fifth grades…
This Sunday not only Pastor Beth shared a message, but so did Lisha M. age 12. While Pastor Beth shared the sermon, artist Lisha created her sermon on a canvas. The theme for worship this morning was “God’s work. Our hands.” In other words, what does it mean to take up your cross and follow Jesus? Pastor…
Remember that this Sunday we return to two services—8:30 and 11:00. In between services from about 9:45-10:45, we will have a potluck brunch. Bring your favorite brunch food to share! We could use more help with set up and clean up. The Seahawks game will be on in the Parish Hall during the potlluck. We…
Pastor Norm Arnold, from the Living Stones Prison Congregation in Shelton, spoke of being Blessed with hearing many different stories in his ministry. In today’s gospel reading, Mark 7:24-37, Jesus wants to get away from the crowds yet people, some non Jews, still seek Him out. Jesus doesn’t care what society thinks of us because…
The book of Exodus tells about the key event in Old Testament history. That event is identified in the title of this book, which comes from a Greek word meaning “going out.” It refers to the “going out” of the Israelites from Egypt. Join us beginning Tuesday, September 8 as we follow the Israelite’s journey…
Tomorrow, Sunday, September 6th, during Children’s Time at our 10:00am worship, there will be a special “Back to School” blessing. Students of all ages, teachers, and school staff are invited to bring their backpacks or school bags for a blessing on the new school year!
Pastor Beth is a potter, and in one of her attempts at making a bowl it collapsed and she thought it was a total failure. With help she was able to resurrect it and the “scars” from the collapse ended up making it a beautiful and unique piece. She likened our lives to this bowl.…
This was the 13th Sunday after Pentecost and John 6:56-69 tells us the rest of the story of those who did not understand Jesus’s invitation to eat his flesh and drink his blood. Pastor Eric compared today’s gospel to Paul Harvey’s radio comments always having many parts to them and in today’s text, there is…
Would you believe that this beautiful picture on the Sanctuary wall of St. Mark Lutheran Church was designed and executed by a 9 year old? It is true – with a little help from David Nelson, our retired pastor and artist in residence. And here is a written description of the art piece: For the…
When standing in the redwood forest, one is reminded that the world is a big place. And that in this world, there are things much bigger than us. In today’s sermon, Pastor Eric reminds us that death happens and that it is bigger than us. But love is greater than death. The gift the Lord…