We celebrate St Francis today and the blessing of all of God’s creation – including all of the wonderful creatures who share the planet with us. In this slideshow we see the love expressed between our church members and their loving pets. Also, don’t forget all the wild animals on the planet who also need…
This sermon starts with a Pastor Eric joke. He then tells us that today’s theme would be: “Embracing the Child”. Today’s gospel, Mark 9:30-37, speaks about “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me…”. Everyone is a child in God’s eye. People come together to be God’s children. In God’s Kingdom, there is…
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…
Mid-week Lenten Soup Supper and Worship Services are on Wednesdays at 5:45pm for a simple soup supper in the parish hall and 6:30 for the service in the sanctuary. Worship will include Holy Communion. During our journey through the season of Lent, we take time to reflect upon the questions, “Who am I? Who are…
The St. Mark Volleyball Team had a lot of fun and fought hard to a 15-3 first place finish in the C Division of the Independent Church Volleyball League! Many thanks to everyone who played and cheered this season! Way to go, St. Mark! Next up…… St. Mark softball! 🙂
Southwest Washington Women of the ELCA Annual Spring Retreat April 17-19, 2015 Dumas Bay Centre, Federal Way Pastor Mary Lindstrom- speaker & pastor Full weekend – $185.00, includes 4 meals and two overnight lodging Commuter or Saturday only $120.00, includes meals. Please join us for a Joyful Heart, Dancing Spirit, uplifting weekend in a beautiful Puget…
Epiphany Brunch at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. St. Mark women are invited to attend the Epiphany Brunch on Saturday, January 17th at 10:00 am at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. This will be a chance for all to meet Good Shepherd’s new pastor, Pastor Amy Hessel. The speaker for the brunch is…
Many thanks to our Junior High and High School students (and their families) for a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween Party! \ We enjoyed good food! Exciting games! And Great Fun! And the winner of the Best Costume is…. dear old Granny!!!
The Good Lord blessed us with a most glorious day for this event! Our chefs were all winners: David (retired Pastor David I.) for his salmon, John (musician and architect) for his hamburger sliders, and Lloyd (The Popular Schneider) won the People’s Choice award by most impressing the attendees while cooking! Sliders, salmon, and pie…
The Southwestern Washington Synod convention, “Open Hearts – Open Hands” will be held October 11th, 2014 at Peace Lutheran Church and Community Center – 2106 South Cushman, Tacoma, WA 98405. The keynote speaker is Rev. Julie Kanarr, Christ Lutheran Church, Belfair, WA. Her topic will be “Hospitality Matters”. Other guest speakers include Gwendolyn Edwards, Churchwide…