Bruce grew up in Olympia, Washington and was raised in a Baptist church. He graduated from the University of Puget Sound, then earned a master’s degree in Pennsylvania. Bruce is a retired Colonel, U.S. Army. After retiring from military service, Bruce was a businessman, owning KMAS Radio Station in Shelton, Washington. He also served as…
On June 5, 2022, Beth Bowden became a member of the St. Mark Lutheran Church Congregation. Beth grew up in Elma Washington. She was raised in the United Methodist Church and has attended various Protestant churches during her adult life, including Covenant, Quaker, Church of the Savior, Presbyterian and United Church of Christ. Beth is…
On June 5, Darcy Huffman was received as a new member of St. Mark. Darcy grew up in both Snohomish and a small town in Southeast Kansas called Sedan. She also lived in a number of other states including Arkansas, Alabama, and Colorado. For eight years, Darcy lived in Germany where she worked in military…
On June 5, 2022, Lili Berkley was welcomed as a new member into the St. Mark Congregation. Lili graciously offered to share some information so we could get to know a little more about her. “I was born in Nebraska. I still have aunts and cousins that live in the Lincoln area, and we remain…
We often ask new St. Mark members to share about themselves so the congregation can get to know them better. Jim and Nancy J joined St. Mark in October 2021 and they graciously provided the following. Jim, a retired teacher, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, where he attended church as a child. His parents are…
Marilyn and Jerry Shackelford were received as new members of St. Mark in October. They transferred from Twin Harbors Lutheran Church in Grayland, Washington. Prior to that they attended Emmanuel Lutheran in Venice, Florida. Marilyn grew up in Minnesota and Jerry was raised in Illinois. Jerry is a graduate of Oregon State University. He was employed…
Getting to know our new members is always a joy. Doug and Brenda recently joined St. Mark and have shared some background information to help us with that. Doug grew up in Lakewood, Washington and Brenda in central California. Both were raised in Christian families and have attended church all their lives. Doug has always…
On October 17th, 15 new members were received into the St. Mark congregation. Some of these new members began attending St. Mark before all churches were closed due to the Governor’s COVID 19 mandates. Others started attending after viewing our video-taped church services on line during the pandemic! New members include Jim and Myrna S., Inge…
Welcome to worship! This morning we celebrate the reception of 15 new members and the return of the Chancel Choir! In her sermon, Pastor Beth explores what it means when Jesus says “Whoever wants to be great among you, must be servant of all.” Worship includes Holy Communion. If you would like to participate,…
The Bruns hail from Minnesota; Jan from Minneapolis and Jim from Pipestone. While living in that area, they attended a church in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. After leaving Minnesota, the Bruns spent 33 years in Alaska. They recently moved to Olympia to be closer to their son. Jim retired in 2001 after 35 years…