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Care of Creation Walk
The Care of Creation Committee is sponsoring an urban walk on Saturday, February 12. Please meet at the church parking lot at 10:00 a.m. (rain or shine). Walkers will explore areas within Pt. Defiance Park together. Please call or email Tom Hulst if you have any questions: (253) 460-2683. thulst@live.com |
Visual Art Outing
Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to experience art as prayer through painting at Java and Clay Cafe in Gig Harbor. Using the techniques used for Sunday morning adult forums throughout January, Visual Artist-in-Residence Danielle Lemieux will lead participants through a longer prayer-art session. Cost: $7.00 studio fee plus the cost of ceramic pieces (coffee/espresso also available to purchase). Please visit www.javaclaycafe.com for information on costs and directions. Please contact Danielle Lemieux if you have questions ( danielle@smlutehran.org / 253-752-4966). |
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Art as Prayer
If you were unable to attend the 9:45 Adult Forums on Art as Prayer, please contact Danielle Lemieux for a packet outlining this process. This information should be able to instruct you on how to use visual art and/or the act of creating visual art as another way to pray. (danielle@smlutheran.org / 253-752-4966 x105). |
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Children's Spring Musical On Wednesday, February 2nd, all children are invited to come audition for the Children's Spring Musical, Music Machine, between 6:00-7:00pm in the Music Wing Choir Room. There are roles for just speaking as well as opportunities for solos. Children interested in this should contact Danielle (danielle@smlutheran.org or 253-752-4966) for materials (CD and lines). Children wanting to participate need to commit to the Jubilation Choir from 6:00-6:30pm every Wednesday evening until May 22nd (program date). Questions, please contact Danielle. |
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LOTS OF LOVE...
a Potluck for LWR!
February 13, 4:30-6:30pm
Join us for a Valentine's Eve Potluck, learn about the meaning of heart in scripture and around the world as we assemble healthcare kits and baby layettes for Lutheran World Relief on Valentine's Eve... with the families of the Sunday School! Food items for the potluck should have a Valentine's theme and either include RED or be shaped like a heart (for example lasagna, chili, strawberry salad, heart shaped biscuits! ). Be creative, have fun and sign-up in the Narthex starting this Sunday! All are welcome and needed. This is an encore event to our successful Haitian dinner and Chili Cook-off where we shared fellowship and packed over 350 kits! We'll also have Valentine's treats for sale to raise funds to assist with the shipping of the healthcare kits. We look forward to seeing you there!
LWR HEALTHCARE KIT ITEMS NEEDED...can you help us by bringing in Healthcare Kit items to help us meet our goal of assembling 200 Healthcare Kits on Valentine's Eve? A container is in the Narthex to place your items.
Thank you for thinking of the folks who so desperately need basic healthcare items!
ITEMS NEEDED:
Hand Towels-dark colors
Wash Clothes-dark colors
Bar Soap-large bath size
Combs-large teeth
Nail clippers or metal files |
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Malaria Nets You may have noticed the Malaria Net display in the Commons. Malaria is a major concern in many parts of the world and the ELCA and Lutheran World Relief are promoting the sale of malaria nets to save the lives of people. Ten dollars will buy a net and get it where it is needed. A member of our church has offered to match the gifts so you will get two for the price of one! The display will be up again on February 13 when we are having a special Lutheran World Relief kit packing event. Consider the special way to save lives. Malaria nets will be displayed on our LWR kit packing day the 13th. A member of our church has agreed to match any gift of $10 given for a malaria net. Imagine, you'll get two for the price of one! |
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Empowering Life
St. Valentine's Celebration
Saturday, February 12
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
St. Mark's Lutheran Church by the Narrows
6730 N. 17th Street, Tacoma
Come join us for "The Harmony Shoppe" barbershop quartet. Plus, elegant desserts, a silent auction and an opportunity to meet and hear from a few of the women we've helped, their family members and the new Lutheran mentors. A $15 donation is suggested. For reservations contact Joan Nelson at: joan2nelson@comcast.net or 253-208-3307 or send your check to Empowering Life.
PO Box 1803
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
If you are unable to attend, your donation would be greatly appreciated. Additional funding provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Click here for an excellent article about Empowering Life's work:
http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jan/20/christian-based-nonprofit-focused-empowering-lives/
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Good News for Grace Upon Grace
The Neeb Family Foundation has offered St. Mark's a generous Challenge Grant for 2011. They have agreed to match up to $25,000.00 in new funds given, promised or pledged to Grace Upon Grace after February 1, 2011 and before December 31, 2011 and we are most grateful for their support. If you have not made a pledge yet to help us meet and exceed our monthly mortgage payments, here's your chance to double your impact! If you have made a pledge, any additional donations can go to meet this goal. Please contact Carol Guenther or Pat Buck for more details in the church office.
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Youth News
Super Bowl Sunday Sub-Sandwiches can be picked up Sunday, Feb. 6, from the kitchen. If you forgot to order yours we have a few that can be purchased. Stop by the kitchen to find out more information. Thanks for your support.
SR ALYVE (9-12th grade)
- Sunday School meets in the kitchen to help with the Sub Sandwich sale.
- Youth Group--Wednesday, February 9th 6-7:15pm in the Youth Wing with Matt and Courtney Taylor. Dinner is available beginning at 5:15pm in the Narthex.
- A day in the Mountains...Snowboarding or Skiing Saturday, February 19th 7:00am to 6:30 pm. We'll provide the transportation and some snacks... Lift tickets ($58.00) and equipment are up to you. Sign up by Feb. 9th if you plan to attend.
JR ALYVE (6-8th grade)
- 6th grade Sunday School-2nd Article of the Apostle's Creed 9:45am.
- Confirmation-attends worship together at 9:45am (Feb. 6)
- Youth Group-Wednesday, February 16th. We are going to Wheelz Skate Arena. Cost: $4.00 per person ($1.00-if you bring your own skates). We are leaving St. Mark's at 5:45pm and will return at 7:30pm. Dinner is available beginning 5:15pm. in the Narthex. Sign up on the Youth Board by Feb. 13th if you plan to attend-we don't want to leave without you.
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Parish Nursing
SPORTS DRINKS:
Because sports drinks contain significant amounts of sugar and other sweeteners, doctors and dietitians recommend that you give them only to young athletes who are going to be involved in vigorous physical activity that lasts an hour or more. Fluid replacement drinks can be given an hour or less before physical activity or during physical activity. If activity lasts less than an hour, water is best.
When buying sports drinks, look for non-caffeinated, non-carbonated drinks that contain between 0 and 19 grams of carbohydrate per 8-ounce (oz.) serving. Research shows that this carbohydrate concentration promotes rapid fluid replacement. Look for sodium levels between 50-170 milligrams (mg) per 8-oz serving and a potassium level between 30-50 mg per 8-oz serving.
From the Mayo Clinic Health Newsletter
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Women of St. Mark's
Mark your Calendars:
EIGHTH TRIENNIAL GATHERING: "Renew, Respond, Rejoice!"
July 14-17, 2011 Spokane, WA
Resolve to renew your spirit and enhance your faith at the Eighth Triennial Gathering. Attend workshops, worship services, Bible studies, and other events. Contact Helen Conroy if you are interested. A car pool could be arranged.
Details available @ www.elca.org/Women-of-the-ELCA
WOMEN OF ST. MARK'S SPRING HIGH TEA
3:00-5:00pm, April 2, 2011
Wear your finest hat and gloves! Vintage items on display. Do you have a vintage wedding dress? How about an interesting tea pot, tea caddy, tea strainer, tea cozy? We invite you to bring a tea cup and saucer of your china pattern for display.
SIGN UP FOR : (Optional)
FRIDAY NIGHT COOKING: two hours
SATURDAY AM COOKING: two hours
SATURDAY AM SET-UP AND TABLE DECORATIONS
MAKE A DESSERT
5:00pm TAKE DOWN
Contact Bonnie Wascher, Carol Paulson, Helen Conroy or Linda Cerbone
Secret Prayer Pals will be revealed. Bring a friend, neighbor, daughter, mother, etc. Nursery care will be available.
More information later.
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Upcoming Events
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Visual Art Outing
February 5, 9:00 a.m.
Care of Creation Walk
February 12, 10:00 a.m.
Empowering Life Valentine's Dinner February 12, 7:00 p.m.
Lots of Love LWR Potluck February 13, 4:30 p.m. Cook's Club February 19, 3:30 p.m.
Trollhaugen Weekend
February 25-27
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St. Mark's Lutheran Church by The Narrows
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Sunday Services:
8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 a.m.
Prayer Around the Cross
Wednesday evenings
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Staff Listing
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Office Phone: 253-752-4966
Jan Ruud- Pastor, ext.101
Rebecca Shjerven- Pastor, ext. 102
Ingelaurie Lisher- Youth & Family, ext.104
Danielle Lemieux- Music Ministry, ext. 105
Jan Pence- Office Manager, ext 100
Carol Guenther - Stewardship Development, ext. 110
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