We thank Kerstin for her time and ministry at St. Mark as our Minister of Music. Kerstin decided this week to not accept the new Choir Director position at St. Mark. We continue to hold Kerstin in prayer as she discerns how to use all her gifts in service to the church and we also…
We thought it would be a good idea to get to know our new members a little better by featuring them on the website with a short intoduction. So…please meet Gerry H! Before joining St. Mark in October, 2012, Gerry was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Bunnlevel, NC. Gerry, originally from Idaho, joined the Army…
In honor of “World Environment Day” on June 5, the below article is presented from “Lutherans Restoring Creation Blog” – a site with close connections to the ELCA. Creation Corner: World Environment Day, June 5: Think, Eat, Save – Sustainable Consumption is the theme for the United Nations Environment Program World Environment Day, held each…
Here it is … St. Mark’s Summer Softball Game Schedule! All games will be played on Thursdays at the fabulous Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) located at 8345 Steilacoom Road SE (corner of Steilacoom and Marvin Road) in Lacey. Pack up a picnic, grab the family and neighbors, and come enjoy an evening of fellowship and…
We are blessed this year with many girl scout troops, community and church plot holders that have adopted a row to weed. There are MANY weeds around the potatoes that need to be removed before they get BIG and take water away from the potatoes. Below are three pictures which show potato plants. This is…
Ahoy, mate! The St. Mark Steward-ship is preparing to set sail and preparations are being made for the campaign to launch the great ship “Steward.” Steward-ship Campaign: Sunday, May 12 through June 9, the Steward-ship campaign will feature temple talks, children’s sermons, and sermons to inform, encourage, and prepare us for the launch and voyage…
This Sunday, May 5th, the 2013 St. Mark Community Garden and new garden sign will be blessed. Please join us in the garden between services at 10am. The weather is supposed to be very beautiful and we will have chairs set up in the garden area. John Martin will have his guitar, Pastors Eric and…
Mark your calendars for Cinco de Mayo, May 5, for the youth-led fiesta and fundraiser for UNICEF’s K.I.N.D. (Kids In Need of Desks). This event will consist of three parts: TACO FEED Right after the 11:00 service on May 5, bring your appetite to the Parish Hall for a plateful of build-your-own tacos. You just…
It has been said that “April showers bring May flowers.” If this is true, we should have a garden full of flowers this May! I found a similar quote by William Ward that reflects upon the showers in life: “We should be thankful for our tears; they prepare us for a clearer vision of God.”…
We have been blessed lately with some wonderful music in worship and through recitals! On May 5, during each service, the Chancel Choir will offer an extraordinary opportunity to hear the story of the Gospels through the narration of Peter – one of Jesus’ disciples. Upon This Rock is a musical cantata that begins with…