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…
A Place of Grace
Fellowship (Page 9)
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…
A new Women’s Bible Study is forming at St. Mark! Come and join us on Wednesday, November 14 at 11:30 am in the church Lounge for soup, sandwiches, and a time of Bible study. No advanced preparation is needed for this first study – just come and enjoy lunch and conversation! We will meet once…
Seniors Together will meet Tuesday, November 13 at noon in the Parish Hall. A light lunch will be provided and served by members of the Seniors Together Steering Committee. If you need a ride, please contact Audrey. Speaker for the month will be a representative from the Lacey Sunrise Lions Club, who will speak to…
St. Mark’s Family & Friends Halloween Party will be held on Saturday, October 27 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Hot dogs and chili will be provided by the junior high youth; each attending family is asked to provide a side dish. Join us for a SPOOKTACULAR time! (Donations of cupcakes for the cake walk would…
The “Seniors Together” group met on October 9. They enjoyed a potluck meal and the toe-tapping music of the fine “Music Matters Band” from the Briggs YMCA. This band played continuously the entire hour and featured a wide variety of music from the 40’s and 50’s. Our own Dorothie W is the keyboardist for this…
On Sunday, October 7, at both services, we will be blessing animals and pets that are part of our lives. Larger animals (horses, cows, etc) will be blessed after the 8:30 service in the front parking lot. Francis of Assisi was the son of a wealthy cloth merchant, but early in his life he denounced…
WOMEN OF THE ELCA (WELCA) The Southwestern Washington Synodical Women’s Organization (SW WA SWO) convention will be held on October 12-13 at Church of the Good Shepherd in Olympia. This year’s theme is “Sunday People in a Monday World.” What a wonderful opportunity to meet and have fellowship with other Christian women! Information and registration…
Seniors Together will meet 9/11 at 12:00 pm for a potluck lunch. Margit S will introduce Debby G, a representative for Homeless Education in Washington who will talk about the needs of homeless children in our area. Anyone interested in this issue is invited to join us (not just seniors). This will also be an…