Many find it difficult to believe that they are custom-designed for a life of meaning and purpose. But only with this kind of self-acceptance are we free to carry out the purpose God intends for us. Find Your Fit, a six-hour guided workshop, is designed to help youth see themselves through God’s eyes, maybe for the…
BE OUR FREEDOM LORD! This message resounded from the church on Sunday, December 2 when the St. Mark musicians, singers, and ringers presented their annual Christmas concert. The program’s theme stated, “Today is a day of joyful expectation as we begin our journey through Advent into Christmas. The heart of this musical service shares the story of Christ…
Join us at 10 am on Tuesday, Dec 11, as we come together to study the “The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector” with Pastors Beth and Eric. Join us for fellowship and good conversation. All are welcome! (Luke 18:9-14) 9 He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that…
A new women’s Bible study has formed and is named – THE GATHERING – and you are invited! We will come together once again on Monday, December 10 at 11:30 in the Lounge for a Bible study from the Women of the ELCA (WELCA) magazine “Gather“. Bring your own lunch if you wish; dessert will…
Seniors Together will meet on December 12 at noon. Lunch will be served by members of the group, so there is no need to bring anything. We’ll enjoy an afternoon of Christmas carols led by St. Mark’s Minister of Music Kerstin, play a couple of easy games, and have an ongoing discussion regarding the “shoe box…
Join us at 10 am on Tuesday, Dec 4 as we come together to study the “The Parable of the Widow and the Unjust Judge” with Pastors Beth and Eric. Join us for good conversation and fellowship. (Luke 18:1-8) 1 Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to…
Anyone out there scared of December 21st coming like this guy? Mayan calendar…5000 year wrap-up of the world? Come to St. Mark and find out if there is an alternative to the doom. Hint: three days later, resurrection, rhymes with pieces…Something is coming! See you in church and find out.
The Mountain View administrative team was very happy with our Thanksgiving gifts. We supplied 40 Thanksgiving baskets, 4 hot meal gift certificates, and $350 in grocery gift cards. St. Mark ROCKS!!!!! We now have three great giving opportunities for Christmas: “Christmas Stockings for Inmates” 187 pairs of socks have been collected so far – they…
Join us at 10 am on Tuesday, Nov 27 as we come together to study the “The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus” with Pastors Beth and Eric. Stop by for some good conversations over coffee or tea. (Luke 16:19-31) 19 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen…
Join us in the lounge this Sunday, Nov 25, to hear Bruce Reyes-Chow talk about the Church. From 2000-2011 he was the founding pastor of a 20/30-something church in SF and in 2008 was elected Moderator of the 218th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). He now makes his way as an adjunct seminary instructor, writer,…