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Adult Forum - Sunday, February 27
2006 Greater Tacoma Peace Prize Laureate William F. Lincoln will be our guest at the Adult Forum this Sunday at 9:45am. Bill received this prize on behalf of the Conflict Resolution, Research, and Resource Institute (CRI) of which he is the Executive Director. The mission of CRI is toteach and practice the prevention, management, and resolution of conflict in the communityh, the nation, and the world through the utilization of time-tested theories, processes, and techniques which ensure equitable, practical, and lasting agreements. Join the conversation! |
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Lenten Devotion Opportunity:
40 Day Journey With . . .
Sunday (February 27) is the last day to place a book order for the Lenten reading series, "40 Days With..." Travel through the season of Lent with Julian of Norwich, Martin Luther, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Madeleine L'Engle, Maya Angelou, Parker Palmer. Fellow readers will be your travelling companions. See table in the narthex or contact Pastor Shjerven: rebecca@smlutheran.org
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Youth News
SR ALYVE (9-12th grade)
- Sunday School (Feb. 27) 9:45am-in the Fireside Rm. with Matt and Courtney.
- Holden Youth Weekend-May 21-23 (Sat.--Monday). Cost: $160 per person (includes boat ride, lodging and meals). Scholarships are available. Sign up by March 6 (with a $50 deposit) if you plan to attend.
JR ALYVE (6-8th grade)
- 6th grade Sunday School (Feb. 27)- 9:45am-- The Ten Commandments
- Confirmation (Feb. 27) -9:45am-- Jesus as a teenager
- Youth Group-Weds., Mar. 2 6-7:15pm in the Youth Wing.
- Montana Mission Trip-July 22-29. Applications are available on the Youth Board. $50.00 deposit and completed applications are due ASAP. Next meeting-March 13, 12:15pm in the Youth Room.
COMING SOON: Tuesday, March 8, 5-6:30pm --SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE FEAST. Live music, activities for children. . . fun for the whole family. |
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Stewardship of the Body Faithful stewards recognize that all the good things we enjoy in life are gifts from God. Stewardship reminds us that we are called to receive, nurture and share our material possessions, abilities and talents, friends, family, faith and even our physical bodies. This Lent, as we enter into a time of spiritual renewal, you are invited to explore a Christian spirituality of the body and renew your commitment to nurture your physical health on Thursday evenings, 5:30-6:30pm, beginning March 10 until April 14. A sign-up sheet is located near the church office door, so that we can prepare the right number of handouts. Questions? Call Carol Guenther, 752-4966, ext. 110. |
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Attention Thrivent Benefit Members We encourage you to include St. Mark's Grace Upon Grace Fund as one for your designated charities for your Thrivent Choice Dollars allocation. You have until March 31 to indicate your preference for 2010 and we hope you will continue to support St. Mark's for 2011 as well. Please call Carol Guenther if you have questions: 753-4966 ext 110 |
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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. Thank you to those who have already responded to this challenge. . . we still have $20,000+ to go! Please contact Carol Guenther or Pat Buck for more details in the church office. |
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Wanted--Computer Savvy Members--
who enjoy e-commerce through Craig's List or E-Bay! We are exploring a potential fundraising program using these electronic vehicles and would love to talk with you more about ways you could help. Please contact Carol Guenther: Carolg@smlutheran.org for more details. |
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How Can Spirituality Affect Your Family's Health?
Can spirituality promote a healthier physical life for your family? Recent medical studies indicate that spiritual people exhibit fewer self-destructive behaviors (suicide, smoking, and drug and alcohol abuse, for example) less stress, and a greater total life satisfaction.
Much of the research linking spiritual and physical health has involved elderly patients; however, the data offer a glimpse nto a possible tie between a spiritual life and good health for people of all ages.
Although spirituality has been shown to reduce depression, improve blood pressure, and boost the immune system, religious beliefs should not interfere with medical care children receive.
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Women of St. Mark's
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
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 to help with cooking on Friday evening or Saturday morning. Or help with set-up, table decorations, or clean-up. Or volunteer to make a dessert. Questions? 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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Thank you, St. Mark's!
We would like to express our gratitude to the entire church family for all the love, prayers, and support durring our kidney transplant process. We are also so thankful to those of you who contributed meals and especially to Pat Buck, who coordinated these efforts. We are both fully recovered. Chuck continues to see his nephrologist frequently and takes many anti-rejection medications, but is feeling fantastic! This has been an incredible journey for us and we thank all of you for your support.
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Experience Music Potluck
This month we are celebrating the Musical Arts. Artists-in-Residence, Darren Kerbs, Danielle Lemieux and Cooper Sherry will be leading an event on Saturday, March 12 from 10am to 1:00pm called "Experience Music Potluck," where you may experience a "potluck" of different musical styles/arts and how they relate to faith and worship. Participants will rotate between the Sanctuary, Bell and Choir rooms as they learn how to sing hymn music (in parts), how to ring handbells and how to learn and lead contemporary Christian music. After the sessions we will share in a potluck meal in the Parish Commons. This workshop is open to all ages and requires no previous musical knowledge. Questions? Contact Danielle Lemieux at 253-752-4966 (ext.105) or danielle@smlutheran.org |
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Upcoming Events
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Feast
March 8
Ash Wednesday Service
March 9
Experience Music Potluck
March 12
Women of St. Mark's
Spring Tea
April 2
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St. Mark's Lutheran Church by The Narrows
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| As a diverse community of people drawn together by God's Spirit, we give thanks for the gifts of all those who join us for worship and witness.
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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