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• Gavin Ferry, St. Mark’s Media Technician
  27 Apr 2026
  

  Gavin Ferry, 17 year-old Junior at North Thurston High School, has been hired as the new Media Technician for St. Mark Lutheran Church. He learned of the job opportunity from his friend and fellow St. Mark member Darrin Labensky. Gavin said he talked it over with his family and they encouraged him to apply. Gavin has been on the job for about 7 months and is enjoying his responsibilities recording the weekly Sunday morning worship service, which streams live on our St. Mark website and is posted on our church YouTube channel. He also attaches a written summary of the day’s sermon and a copy of the weekly worship bulletin. As a student at North Thurston High School, Gavin’s favorite subject is history because he loves learning the “fun facts” about the past! He is also a member of the Knowledgeable Trivia Club. Next year as a Senior, Gavin plans to enroll in Ram Cam, a type of journalism class where students video tape activities and events at the school, write a narrative and post the media to YouTube. In his spare time, Gavin plays video games and Cribbage. He also enjoys hiking. When asked how he feels God’s presence in his life, Gavin said when he is hiking, he takes in the beauty around him in nature and knows that it is all God’s creation. Gavin says he loves his job as Media Tech and feels what he does helps those who cannot attend church in person to feel like they are “going to church, too”. Gavin is enjoying connecting with the people of St. Mark. He is getting a lot of positive feedback from the congregation and feels appreciated for the contributions he is making to his church. Now that you know a little more about the young man who sits behind the monitors and sound boards every Sunday, stop by and say hi!

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• Fourth Sunday of Easter
  26 Apr 2026
  

  Today is sometimes called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Jesus is called the “gate” of the sheep in today’s gospel. The risen Christ opens the way to abundant life. He anoints our heads with oil and guides us beside the still waters of our baptism. Each Sunday he spreads a feast before us amid the world’s violence and war. We go forth to be signs of the resurrection and extend God’s tender care to all creation.

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• Third Sunday of Easter
  19 Apr 2026
  

  Today’s gospel begins with two disciples walking to Emmaus, overcome with sadness, loss, and disappointment. They had hoped Jesus, who was crucified, would be the one to redeem Israel! Yet the risen Christ walks with them and then opens their eyes in the breaking of the bread. Each Sunday our hearts burn within us as the scriptures are proclaimed and Christ appears to us as bread is broken and wine is poured. The story of Emmaus becomes the pattern of our worship each Lord’s day.

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• Second Sunday of Easter
  12 Apr 2026

  In today’s gospel the risen Christ appears to the disciples and offers them the gift of peace. Even amid doubts and questions, we experience the resurrection in our Sunday gathering around word and meal, and in our everyday lives. Even as the early Christians proclaimed the resurrection, we rejoice in the new birth and living hope we receive in baptism.

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• Easter Sunday
  12 Apr 2026
  

  “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” God has indeed raised from the dead the one who was put to death “by hanging him on a tree.” Alleluia!! God allows Jesus to appear “to us who were chosen by God as witnesses” in holy baptism and invites us to eat and drink at the table of the risen Christ. Alleluia!!

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• New Garden Beds in the Community Garden
  4 Apr 2026
  

  On two very cold and freezing weekends in January, a hardy crew of volunteers assembled 22 new raised garden beds for the St. Mark Community Garden.  Led and then FED by Jorgen Behringer, some very handy people (hand-picked by Gail Frare, Garden Coordinator,) came together to take the many, many pre-built pieces, and turn them into very nice looking and hopefully long-lasting garden beds.  After the work, Jorgen treated everyone to a King’s feast of his specialty Barbecued Ribs, Mac-n-cheese, potato salad, and biscuits! About a third of the beds were rebuilt two years ago as an Eagle Scout project by Evan and Randy Kerlee.  The bulk of the crumbling beds for this project were on the North end of the garden. Jorgen raised his hand this past Fall after a request for help was made one Sunday morning by Gail Frare, Garden Coordinator.  This was a difficult project requiring skill and strength. Gary Delozier, our Head Gardener, did not have time for it, and Gail had no skill or strength for it!  Jorgen looked over three different plans and came up with his own design.  He single-handedly made all the beds in pieces over the month of December.  The beds are pictured here in the article and are made of galvanized metal and pressure treated wood.  They are very attractive and are a nice addition to the garden.  The original beds lasted 15 years and our hope is that these will last as long. Many thanks to Jorgen Behringer, Tim and Hope Mead and their daughter, Joseph Parrett, Ion Monsanu, and Gary Delozier. ~~Submitted by Gail Frare, Garden Coordinator

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• Good Friday 7pm
  3 Apr 2026
  
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