Shepherd’s Table Community Dinner: Everyone Welcome! Looking for a warm meal and great community connections? Join us for the next Shepherd’s Table Community Dinner at St. Mark Lutheran Church. This “all are welcome” meal is offered in honor of a member’s son and in the spirit of Luke 14:12–14: sharing food, community, and grace with…
Peer Ministry Training: Equipping Youth and Adults for Christ-Centered Relationships Mark your calendars for an exciting day of learning, growth, and leadership development at the upcoming Peer Ministry Training on September 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Silverdale Lutheran Church in Silverdale, Washington. Peer Ministry is people ministry. It is the practice of…
Akuma grew up in St. Mark’s nursery! She recalls that as an early teen, she wanted to work in the nursery. When an opening for Nursery Attendant became available, her grandmother (St. Mark Member Kristina Tamm-Finnerud) told her about it. Akuma quickly applied, was interviewed and was hired. She has been on the job about…
This morning we celebrated the Rite of Confirmation Part 2 for Ziah! We rejoice over the faith and compassion of this young woman. You are welcome to watch the whole 11:00am service here:
On June 13, we celebrated Confirmation Sunday and 5 students — Aislinn, Allissa, Jerry, Keikilani, and Zachary–participated in the Rite of Confirmation. One more student, Ziah, will be confirmed on June 20. This video is an abbreviated version of the June 13th service and includes the Gospel Reading, the students giving their faith reflections and…
Welcome to worship on this Fourth Sunday in Advent. Our children and students lead us in worship today! They bless us with their genuine faith and Christmas joy! Today we celebrate Holy Communion so have bread and wine (or something similar) ready. All are welcome at the Lord’s Table. T This morning, we also give…
In Dec 2017, video recordings were made at both services of Pastor Beth doing a pottery wheel demonstration for kid’s time. Only one of those recordings was ever published on this website. This week seems as good a time as any to finally publish the other video. Its a fun kids time video to watch.…
Click on the video below for a message especially for the younger ones at St. Mark. Even the not so young might appreciate hearing Pastor Beth’s words and the story (written in Dr. Seuss fashion) by Nora Unrath, “How COVID-19 Stole Easter.” God bless you!
The Children’s Christmas Program was presented during the 4th Sunday of Advent Worship Service. The 22 minute Program was well done and well received by the congregation. Check out the picture above to see the youth and adult helpers presenting their Program. Check out the audio below to hear the entire Program.
On Sunday, May 26th, we celebrated the Affirmation of Faith and Rite of Confirmation for our students Lizzie, Evan and Laney. These students participated in Confirmation classes with Pastor Beth and Dan B., met with their Confirmation Mentors, were presented by their families, and affirmed their faith as loved and forgiven children of God. Joined…