When asked “Where did you grow up?”, Tony B replied, “I refuse to grow up!” And Diane agreed! This is a good example of the open and engaging personalities of returning St. Mark members Tony and Diane B. Tony finally confessed he spent his pre-teen years in Arizona, the Mojave Desert, and high school years…

Joe grew up in Olympia the youngest child in his family by ten years. He has four older sisters and one brother. Before he started attending St. Mark he was Catholic and attended Sacred Heart and St. Michael’s in Lacey and Olympia. Joe is employed as an insurance agent for Bankerslife. He works with all aspects…

You may have noticed new member Joshua E around St. Mark in the last few months, especially performing with his musical instruments.  Josh has provided a brief introduction for us. If you haven’t already done it, get to know him and his family. You’ll be better off for it!    “I was born in Tacoma and went to…

Miguel and Lisa-Ann R, their daughter Aislinn and Lisa-Ann’s mother Cecilia are all originally from Chicago. Their second daughter, Aliyana, was born here in Olympia. The family moved to Washington in June 2008. Miguel was born in Fayetteville and spent most of his formative years living around the globe, Panama, Italy and Germany. His father…

Many of you know David as the “Prof” from PLU.   Those that know them a little better say “Really”!  David and Arvis met at Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn. where their young romance began in 1954 and has lasted 56 years – amazing! Dave received his B.A. there, continued at U of Minnesota for his Masters…

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…