St. Mark member Gail F has written a book and wants to share the strong message of God’s presence in times of personal struggle. The story is a “haunting and inspirational memoir” that describes Gail’s younger son Christopher’s “medical hell” of needing a heart transplant at age 15, and then cancer that took his life at age 22. Today’s…
A group of 16 St. Mark folks have traveled to Tanzania, Africa in support of the SAFI School Project. Check out the SAFI Homepage to find out what SAFI is all about and the good work they do in supporting education in Africa. Check out the SAFI Blog to look at the interesting emails and…
Not only was Sunday, Feb. 23, the 7th Sunday after Epiphany, it was PLU Sunday! PLU is Pacific Lutheran University, located in Tacoma, WA. We hear a discussion between Pastor Beth and our own Dr. David O about why being a PLU Partner Congregation is beneficial to St Mark and our congregation. Dr. David also shared…
This month we are featuring the students of St. Mark who attended Lutheran Summer Music. The students shared some comments about what LSM meant to them. KAHLI: “The best thing about attending LSM was the fact that I was surrounded by so much love. We had all come from across the nation to join and give thanks…
What is the relationship between plants and people? This is the basic question that enthnobotanists contemplate and study. Humans have obviously had a relationship with plants since the beginning. How humans have impacted plant species and populations on Earth, and how plants have impacted human development is a fascinating dynamic that I have been interested…
Hello! Lara and I have been attending St. Mark for the past few years and gladly became members last fall. We are happy to share with you one of our passions in life. We find great joy in giving back to a cause that holds a special place in our hearts. Camp Leo for Children with…
Greetings! My name is Linda. My husband, Ken, and I were born and raised in Rochester, Washington, and spent our careers in education in Washougal, Belfair, Mossyrock, Toledo, and Sequim, Washington. After raising three children and completing our years in the education field, we decided to retire here in Lacey. We then began looking to…
On May 8, 2011, a reception was held for Natalie, a recent recipient of the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award. In February this year, Natalie traveled to Africa, along with her mother and the SAFI group. Her Gold Award project was completed while at schools in Arusha, Tanzania, where she helped the students learn and improve their…
Bob and I joined St. Mark about six years ago. We are retired and live on five acres near Johnson Point Road, where we enjoy time with four grandsons, three horses, and two dogs. Through the years I worked for Pierce County, I learned about many great opportunities to volunteer at Juvenile Court. People help…
This month, Joyce B shares why serving Home Bound Communion is such privilege. Dan and I moved to the Olympia area in 1967. Shortly after, my friend Marie G invited me to St. Mark. I immediately felt at home so I convinced Dan to join me. I was Lutheran, he was not, so he was…