On Sunday, September 8th, St. Mark celebrated Rally Day and the 25th Anniversary of the ELCA with a food drive for the Thurston County Food Bank (TCFB). Food was processed in during worship and a “noisy” (and not so noisy!) offering taken. Cases of food were brought by church members. The food was initially gathered…
“A case at a time…A can at a time…” Come help us celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America by filling a horse trailer of non-perishable food for the Thurston County Food Bank. Pastor Eric’s sermon September 1st was about a “Generous Invite”. Flyers were passed out to share with family…
There was a bustle of activity on August 14 at St. Mark and the Community Garden as 19 youth, 2 interns and an instructor from Olympia High School’s new farming program visited. This new program is designed to give high school students an alternative way to achieve their graduation requirements. During the summer they work…
“Summer Nights” at St. Mark: Burgers, Bible Stories and Bunco! On Wednesday, July 17 at 6:30pm, everyone is invited to attend an evening of food, fun, fellowship, and faith-sharing in the Parish Hall. We will enjoy freshly grilled hamburgers, an entertaining game of Bunco, and interesting Bible Stories. This is an “intergenerational” evening which means…
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…
Easter Sunday (3/31) Worship at 8:30am and 11:00am with breakfast served between services. Easter breakfast is a wonderful fellowship time and celebration of our Risen Lord! Money raised from this year’s breakfast (goodwill offering) will benefit the Thurston County Food Bank, and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will donate $250 if we can raise $750 at…
Please join us in our “new” sanctuary on February 13 at noon and 7pm as we begin our Lenten Journey with Ash Wednesday. We will have services in our new church in the round. Thanks to all the people who helped move the liturgical furniture and create a beautifully crafted expression of the season. We…
The final sermon in our Stewardship drive was Sunday February 3rd. Here is the last set of notes from a most wonderful set of sermons!!! Reflection: Andy started out with examples of “rich people’s problems” – things such as “I only get one week of vacation”, or “I can only afford a used car” .…
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…
For the third year, St. Mark is providing Thanksgiving baskets for needy families at Mountain View Elementary school. We have committed to 30 Thanksgiving food baskets. You can sign up to buy a whole basket to bring to church either November 11th or the 18th. DO NOT BRING FROZEN GOODS TO THE CHURCH DURING THE…