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Introducing New Member Gerry H

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…

Huge Heirloom Tomato

World Environment Day

In honor of “World Environment Day” on June 5, the below article is presented from “Lutherans Restoring Creation Blog” – a site with close connections to the ELCA. Creation Corner: World Environment Day, June 5: Think, Eat, Save – Sustainable Consumption is the theme for the United Nations Environment Program World Environment Day, held each…

BRING YOUR GAME!

Here it is … St. Mark’s Summer Softball Game Schedule! All games will be played on Thursdays at the fabulous Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) located at 8345 Steilacoom Road SE (corner of Steilacoom and Marvin Road) in Lacey. Pack up a picnic, grab the family and neighbors, and come enjoy an evening of fellowship and…

It’s time to weed the potatoes!

We are blessed this year with many girl scout troops, community and church plot holders that have adopted a row to weed.  There are MANY weeds around the potatoes that need to be removed before they get BIG and take water away from the potatoes.  Below are three pictures which show potato plants.  This is…

St. Mark Steward-Ship Voyage

Ahoy, mate! The St. Mark Steward-ship is preparing to set sail and preparations are being made for the campaign to launch the great ship “Steward.” Steward-ship Campaign: Sunday, May 12 through June 9, the Steward-ship campaign will feature temple talks, children’s sermons, and sermons to inform, encourage, and prepare us for the launch and voyage…

garden harvest at Feed n Weed July 20, 2011

Community Garden Blessing

This Sunday, May 5th, the 2013 St. Mark Community Garden and new garden sign will be blessed.  Please join us in the garden between services at 10am.  The weather is supposed to be very beautiful and we will have chairs set up in the garden area.  John Martin will have his guitar, Pastors Eric and…

Youth-led Fiesta and Fundraiser

Mark your calendars for Cinco de Mayo, May 5, for the youth-led fiesta and fundraiser for UNICEF’s K.I.N.D. (Kids In Need of Desks). This event will consist of three parts: TACO FEED Right after the 11:00 service on May 5, bring your appetite to the Parish Hall for a plateful of build-your-own tacos. You just…

Pastor’s Ponderings on Pentecost – 2013

It has been said that “April showers bring May flowers.” If this is true, we should have a garden full of flowers this May! I found a similar quote by William Ward that reflects upon the showers in life: “We should be thankful for our tears; they prepare us for a clearer vision of God.”…

Upon This Rock – The Passion, the Question, the Call

We have been blessed lately with some wonderful music in worship and through recitals! On May 5, during each service, the Chancel Choir will offer an extraordinary opportunity to hear the story of the Gospels through the narration of Peter – one of Jesus’ disciples. Upon This Rock is a musical cantata that begins with…

Begin Mt View Partnership

Please join us in welcoming our neighbors across the street this Sunday, April 21. The Mountain View Elementary principal, Kurt Hatch, and Michelle Zodrow, their intervention specialist, will be here to receive a check of over $10,000 you raised, beyond regular giving, to begin our ministry and partnership with our school. This will be a great…