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Pastor Eric began today’s sermon by singing “I Love to Tell the Story” and asking… “What’s your story?” The Bible is God’s story…but it is our story too. In Genesis, Adam and Eve became aware of their shame, guilt, and sin. They talked directly to God and soon realized they were (as we are) human.…
You may have noticed new member Joshua E around St. Mark in the last few months, especially performing with his musical instruments. Josh has provided a brief introduction for us. If you haven’t already done it, get to know him and his family. You’ll be better off for it! “I was born in Tacoma and went to…
After John the Baptist was imprisoned by King Herod, Jesus called his disciples to become ‘fishers of men’ which is a lot like fishing for fish. When fish fishing, you need to be persistent and not give up because you never know where, when or how the fish will get on your hook. God’s Grace…
During this time of Epiphany, in John 1:29-42, John, the writer of the Gospel, testifies about John the Baptist, who testifies about the coming of Jesus Christ. John says “Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world”…Pastor Eric says “takes away the sin of the Cosmos!”. That sin is…
Even though it is not even Ash Wednesday, if you are looking for a Lenten discipline for the upcoming season, consider joining Pastor Eric to read the Bible in 90 days. By starting on January 20 (Monday), you can accomplish this journey by Easter if you follow the suggested reading plan outline included in this…
When asked to name the biggest problem humans have, Mother Teresa said, “We draw the circle of our family too small. We need to draw it bigger everyday.” Like the ripples formed when a pebble is dropped into a pool, we are asked to open our hearts and widen that circle. We do that by being generous, with…
This Sunday, we return to our regular worship schedule with services at 8:30 and 11:00am and Sunday School beginning at 9:45 for children and 10:00 for adults. Come celebrate the Epiphany season and the promise that the light shines in the darkness!
The Three Kings, Wise Men or Magi followed the bright star to see the babe born in the manger. When they arrived doesn’t matter. Who they were doesn’t matter. How many of them actually made the trip doesn’t matter. If there was a woman among them doesn’t matter. What does matter is that whatever they…
As we celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas and on the First Sunday of Christmas, we heard six lessons from Isaiah, Luke, Matthew, John and eleven carols were sung. As the church year moves towards the Epiphany, instead of illustrating the 12 days of Christmas Pastor Eric shared six points of Jesus coming into our…
Come celebrate the Feast of Epiphany on Sunday, January 5th at 10:00am. Our service includes scripture lessons about “light” and the magi’s visit to young Jesus. We will sing carols for Epiphany and share in the sacrament of Holy Communion. Please come! Remember, there is only one service this Sunday. Our regular worship schedule and…