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God is daring us.

Today was the Fourth Sunday in Advent and Luke’s Gospel, 1:39-45, recounted Mary and Elizabeth’s meeting. We have heard over the past three Sundays of being generous to God, our family and our church family. Today, Ken A. spoke of being generous to the world out side of our church family and mentioned many ways…

Advent and Christmas Celebrations

    We welcome you to participate in the Advent and Christmas events at St. Mark!   Sunday Worship during Advent – November 29, December 6, 13, and 20 8:30 and 11:00am with Holy Communion   Wednesday Evening Potluck and Worship – December 2, 9, 16, and 23 5:45-6:25pm    Potluck Dinner (Please bring a…

St. Mark Thanksgiving Challenge

What if we took time each day during the month of November to offer a prayer of thanksgiving to God for one blessing in our lives?    Chances are good that it will influence us to be more aware of all our blessings and feel more grateful.  An attitude of gratitude changes hearts–especially our own.…

Our Talented Music Staff

We are delighted to highlight and introduce our talented St. Mark Music Staff–Terry Shaw, Rae Corbin, and Leah Wilson! Terry Shaw (pictured on the right) is our Music Director.  Terry has extensive experience with different styles of music, choirs of all ages, and teaching a variety of subjects.  As our Music Director, Terry oversees our…

St Francis Day: Blessing of the Animals

Born into the family of a wealthy merchant, Francis gave up his inheritance to serve poor people. He formed the Order of Friars Minor (called Franciscans), who took on poverty and the task of preaching “using words if necessary.” Francis had a spirit for all of God’s creation. Next Sunday, October 4th, we will celebrate…

2015 ELCA Youth Gathering

The 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering took place in Detroit, from July 15–19. Over 30,000 youth and chaperones attended this gathering. The theme for the 2015 gathering was “Rise Up”. Ford Field hosted a mass gathering each evening the 15th to the 18th, and a final morning service on July 19. Each of the three full days of the gathering…

Rally Sunday, September 13th!

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…

Jesus doesn’t care what society thinks.

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…