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Pastor Eric had preached the night before at the prison in Shelton and he asked that congregation if it was easier to love in prison or outside of prison. He asked us the same question but in reverse. It was a trick question because you can love anywhere. God’s love for us changes us and…
On Sunday, August 14th, Amanda W was baptized and welcomed into the family of God! Amanda was surrounded by her sponsors who promised to nurture her in her faith: Boyfriend, Matt B; Bob and Diane M; Don and Karen G. Other members of St. Mark joined in the celebration and stood with Amanda in Christian…
Bishop Rick Jaech joined us on “God’s Work, Our Hands” Sunday to celebrate the beginning of our “Clean Kids” program (laundromat for homeless kids in the North Thurston School District), and the dedication of our new “GUS” (Garden Utility Shed). Bishop preached the sermon and talked about the “Soggy” moments of our lives.When he was…
We are thrilled to announce that on Sunday, September 11th at 10:00am, we will have the blessing of our Clean Kids Laundry Facility for North Thurston Public Schools homeless students and their families and the dedication of our new Garden Utility Shed which will house equipment for our community garden. St, Mark donates thousands…
Please join us Saturday September 17th at 0900 for our 5th annual Potato Harvest. In a few short hours we can harvest over a ton of potatoes if many people join us. It is a really fun day – especially for the kids as they play “treasure hunt” as they find the potatoes. Kids…
Pastor Beth’s sermon today talked about God’s grace and love when the human condition becomes painful. She shared her personal story of a double concussion a year ago, and its profound repercussions in her life today. Memory loss has caused her to forget important things (Important things a “Pastor” shouldn’t forget, she says”), multitasking is…
On this 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Jesus’s parable in our Gospel reading from Luke 14 reminds us that when we give a banquet we should “invite the poor, the crippled, the lame and the blind” rather than our friends and rich neighbors. We will be blessed because “they cannot repay you, for you will be…
Luke 13:10-17 tells the story of Jesus, on the Sabbath, healing a woman who had been bent over for eighteen years. She has no other name other than ‘bent over woman’. Jesus is preaching in the synagogue to the men, all seated in the front, and the women, all seated in the back, but he…
The softball season is sadly at an end. But we can live all year with the image of a hard-working, fun-inspired team that took SECOND PLACE in the league! That being said, in the eyes of the devoted and vocal St. Mark fans, the team is NUMBER ONE!! Thanks to all for the wonderful coaching,…
The Gospel reading for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Luke 12, 49-56, cites fire, water, and division. Fire signifies warmth and gathering; Jesus laments that he wishes the fire “was already kindled” on earth, that his people were already a community of God. Jesus speaking about water reminds us that in baptism, the spirit washes…