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You have heard it said: “A church that prays together, stays together.” At St. Mark we know this to be true… and that also true is: ” A church that plays together has a lot more fun!” Many thanks to Thrivent Financial for a grant to create new (and noticeable!) sports team shirts for St.…
Please join us as we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost–Sunday, June 8th. Everyone is encouraged to wear RED to worship. Red is the color of the day and symbolic of the Holy Spirit. Worship with Holy Communion is at 8:30 and 11:00. At both services, our 3 confirmands…
On this Seventh Sunday of Easter, in these days between Ascension and Pentecost, we hear John’s gospel, 17:1-11, and may wonder what John is talking about. Pastor Eric gave us the ‘tool’ to untangle Jesus’ ‘conversation’ with His Father in heaven concerning His ‘church’ when Jesus talks to His Father and says: “And now I…
This new activity is a chance for the musically curious of all ages to encourage their inner musician to come out and play! We will play with the handbells, chimes, and boomwhackers, and learn a little bit about reading music while we’re at it. This activity will be held on Wednesday nights from 7-8 p.m.,…
May 18th was our annual garden blessing. We had a large crowd come out to the garden for the service and the little kids led us in songs! This Saturday, May 31st, 9am, will be our second work party. Our garden has expanded again this year and all volunteers are very much appreciated! Gleaning will…
As Pentecost draws near, we are reminded that the risen Christ dwells in us as the Spirit of truth. Who are you? How do you identify yourself? Your name? Your occupation? Your role? How else? Pastor Beth reminded us that throughout our life we are often asked this question. The three scripture lessons of today,…
Jesus said to his followers I am in the Father and the Father is in me. Ask in my name and it will happen. Jesus’s name matters. You will always have a place with me. I am the way. Pastor Eric gave us examples of what Jesus meant 2,000 years ago and how it is…
The St. Mark Community Garden has never looked better. We are expanding once again this year with a central area that is going to be beautiful as it grows. Brent has done a landscape plan that has dahlias in the center, and colorful vegetables in geometric shaped beds surrounding the dahlia circle. There are paths…
Today is sometimes called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Jesus is called the “gate” of the sheep in today’s gospel, John 10:1-10. Pastor Beth offered us two stories concerning who goes to heaven or hell and how they get there. So many people are outside of the church longing for love and community, but they are hesitant…
Our Gospel for this third Sunday of Easter, the 24th chapter of Luke, tells of two men walking along their path to a village near Jerusalem. They met a man who asked about the recent crucifixion and resurrection. As they walked along, telling this man the good news, they did not know it was Jesus…