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St. Mark Community Garden spring news

It’s gardening time! Already?!? 2012 marks the fourth growing season for the St. Mark Community Garden.  If you would like to garden with us please download the Application Form and the Garden Guidelines from the Community Garden Web page.  You can find this by clicking on the scrolling banner picture of the garden, or look…

Rich Toward God: Sermon 3 with Andy Stanley

Reflection: Have you ever felt rich? Like when you were a kid and got some money that was yours to do with what you wanted. Margin = Money in the bank with no obligation attached to it. If you have this, you might feel  rich. The key to feeling rich isn’t about making lots of…

Quarter Circle – Feb 2013

February’s read is Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks. Bethia is a restless and curious young woman growing up in Martha’s Vineyard in the 1660s amid a small band of pioneering English Puritans. At age 12, she meets Caleb, the young son of a chieftain, and the two forge a secret bond that draws each into…

Seniors Together – Feb 2013

On Tuesday, February 12 at 12:00 noon, Pastor Beth will be the presenter at the Seniors Together luncheon; she will speak about the meaning of Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, and the Lenten season. Please come for a delicious lunch and conversation with dear people! For more information about Seniors Together or if you need a…

Rich Toward God: Sermon 2 with Andy Stanley

Reflection:  In session one, Pastor Stanley shows us that the hallmark of being Christian is extravagant generosity.  In this session, we learn about the dangers and effects of wealth, and the power it has to move us away from God.  We will learn next week that Jesus doesn’t care about the amount you give, but the percentage (session three). Finally, He…

Rich Toward God: Sermon 1 with Andy Stanley

These are the highlights of the 1st of the 4 sermons by Andy Stanley.  They are very engaging, and enlightening!   If you miss one and want to see it, come by the church and watch it mid-week! Reflection:  Pastor Andy Stanley offers us ways to practice being rich,  so that when we become rich…

Rich Toward God: A Stewardship Series with Pastor Andy Stanley

Come to worship January 13,20,27, and February 3 to hear (through video presentation) one of the best preachers in the country share with us a deep, insight-filled understanding of extravagant generosity, “the hallmark of our Christian faith.” Not only will you gain a greater understanding of what it means to be a generous steward of…

Turns out there’s more than Lutherans in this world!

Come join us Tuesday mornings at 10am to learn about the history and practices of many of the major faiths in the world.  We will cover Islam, Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christianity, Hinduism, Protestant Christianity, Buddhism, and Judaism.  It is in DVD format, and has been followed by a vigorous discussion of what was watched.  If you…