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Summons. The dictionary defines summons as “to authoritatively and urgently be called upon to be present”. The Greek translation is, “to remind privately”. In his sermon, Pastor Eric used parables from Luke to illustrate the message that Jesus teaches us, more so convinces us, to follow him. The business owner summons his dishonest manager; the…
Please join us for a morning of hard work and LOTS of fun! This is the third harvest of potatoes from our garden and all are headed to the Thurston County Food Bank. We will work rain or shine and we will have a continental breakfast and lunch, thanks to our faithful kitchen coordinator…
Pastor Beth’s sermon was based on the parable of a lost sheep and a lost coin. The shepherd leaves 99 sheep in the wilderness to find one sheep that was lost, and a woman who has 10 coins and loses one searches all day to find one lost coin. When the sheep and the coin…
On Sunday, September 8th, St. Mark celebrated Rally Day and the 25th Anniversary of the ELCA with a food drive for the Thurston County Food Bank (TCFB). Food was processed in during worship and a “noisy” (and not so noisy!) offering taken. Cases of food were brought by church members. The food was initially gathered…
Listen to Pastor Beth’s sermon which she ends with a writing of St. Teresa of Avila. Although she was a 16th century Carmelite nun, her words are as relevant today as they were then. Christ has no body but yours. No hands, no feet upon this world but yours. Yours are the eyes which look…
“A case at a time…A can at a time…” Come help us celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America by filling a horse trailer of non-perishable food for the Thurston County Food Bank. Pastor Eric’s sermon September 1st was about a “Generous Invite”. Flyers were passed out to share with family…
This is the first year that corn has been grown in the St. Mark Community Garden. Gary D. asked this spring if he could try to grow some, and we told him to go ahead but warned him that the soil might not have enough nutrients. If you have watched the garden you know that…
Pastor Eric’s sermon is based on Luke 13th where Jesus heals a crippled woman on the Sabbath. Pastor’s sermon had three main points: 1. Jesus Heals! 2. God works among us! 3. We are all creatures of God! In addition to providing you with the audio sermon, this week we are pleased to also…
Happy August! August is the eighth month. It is named in honor of Emperor Augustus. The word “August” means inspiring awe or admiration; majestic. The first night in our new home, we sat on our deck enjoying the sunset. That was a wonderful treat! We did not realize we would get the blessing of watching…
There was a bustle of activity on August 14 at St. Mark and the Community Garden as 19 youth, 2 interns and an instructor from Olympia High School’s new farming program visited. This new program is designed to give high school students an alternative way to achieve their graduation requirements. During the summer they work…