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Annual Congregational Meeting June 12, 2011

The Annual Congregational Meeting was held Sunday June 12th.  It was very well attended!  Election results are as follows: Council: Vicki P.(her second three year term), Josh S.,  Cathy C., Kate D. Synod Assembly Representatives: Jon & Kerstin Nominating Committee: Earla F., Jan S., Liz B., Carol P., Pam C., Pat S. Audit Committee: Larry…

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Attention Mariner fans!  We’re heading to the see the Mariners vs. Braves on June 29th for a Grand Slam   Family Pack day game.  Game starts at 12:40.  Tickets are $14 and include a hot dog and soda.  Sign up  and pay by June 12, 2011.

St. Mark Community Garden Potato Patch - AFTER weeding!

A Gardening miracle happened on May 28th!

When you look at the picture in the prior post, and then look at this picture, you will see that there was a miraculous amount of work at the 28th work party.  We had a great turn-out of people, rototillers, irrigation specialists, and the outcome was spectacular! We have water to the garden!  All the…

Natalie – Girl Scout Gold Award

On May 8, 2011, a reception was held for Natalie, a recent recipient of the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award.  In February this year, Natalie traveled to Africa, along with her mother and the SAFI group. Her Gold Award project was completed while at schools in Arusha, Tanzania, where she helped the students learn and improve their…

Ministry/Leadership Roundtable Planning Potluck

Please put Thursday, June 16 – 6:00 p.m. on your calendar. This will be an opportunity for the many ministries of St. Mark to gather to talk about events each are planning – and hopefully place them on a common calendar. Oh … and there will be FOOD. More information to follow as the date…

The Singing Revolution – June 1st

Following a potluck dinner at 6:00 pm, join us for the showing of the movie “The Singing Revolution.” This is the remarkable story of how the small Baltic country of Estonia regained its independence from the mighty Soviet Union without a shot being fired. This is a tribute to peaceful revolution, the desire for freedom,…

Community Garden Blessing Sunday May 22nd!!

Between services this next Sunday, May 22nd, there will be a short garden blessing ceremony.  The Sunday School children will plant the seedlings that they have started in their Sunday School classes.  Please come out to the garden between services (you might want to bring appropriate shoes!) and help us bless this sacred ground. The…

Holy Hilarity Sunday

Someone once said, “God has a sense of humor. God has the last laugh and the last word. That word is Resurrection in Jesus Christ! He is risen!  The joke is on human reason and rigidity! Rejoice!” Historically, “Holy Humor” began as “Bright Monday” in the ancient Greek orthodox tradition. It was set aside as…

Olympia Union Gospel Mission Needs our Help!

The Olympia Union Gospel Mission’s goal is to share God’s love in practical ways with the homeless and the poverty stricken.  It started in 1995 with a street ministry of sharing sandwiches and coffee with the homeless.  It has grown to a program that now serves hundreds of women, children, and men each year through…