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St. Mark's Lutheran Church by The Narrows
| November 2, 2011
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HOLIDAY BAZAAR
sponsored by the Women of St. Mark's
Saturday,November 5--9:00am-3:00pm
Join us on Saturday as we celebrate the holiday season with fine handcrafted items, baked goods, and treasures! Last year we sold over $8,000 of donated items. 50% of the profits go to outreach and 50% of profits stay in-house. Shop early for best selection. Questions? Contact Bonnie Wascher (bwascher@mac.com or 253-503-6765) or Carol Paulson, Helen Conroy, or Mimi Graves.
Look for remaining items on Sunday, November 6 between services.
Secret Pals -- Have you contacted your Secret Pal lately? A note now and then is appreciated!
December 3 -- Advent Brunch --9:30am "Christmas in Norway"
The Quilters meet each Monday at 9:00am to cut, sew, and create quilts for Lutheran World Relief. If you are interested in joining the quilting group, please contact Vangie Billingsley at 253-756-7766. If you cannot attend the weekly quilting times, there are many other tasks you can do at home, just ask!
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Organ Dedication Concert
Sunday, November 6
Mark your calendars for All Saints Sunday, November 6th at 3:00pm when St. Marks Lutheran Church will celebrate the completed installation of its new organ with a recital featuring Cooper Sherry. The recital will include solo pieces to display the range and depth of the instrument as well as duets with Phyllis Bachman, Darren Kerbs, Danielle Lemieux, and Craig Cootsona. Also featured will be congregational hymns including one that was written and composed by Pastor Ruud's father, Gordon Ruud. We hope you will be able to join with our musicians and the many generous donors who made possible the purchase of this instrument in this celebration of music ministry at St. Mark's! |
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Children's Faith Formation
Children's Lesson for Sunday, November 6--This week's Bible story is from Matthew 25 -- where Jesus shows us that we get ready for God by lighting a lamp in the darkness.
Spark Family Page
Children's Sunday school takes place in the Children's Faith Center from 9:45-10:45am, with gathering for making connections with children's teachers and leaders and conversations with one another starting at 9:30am in C4 (K-5th) and C6 (3's and 4's). Please see Char Leone if you would like to register your child for Sunday school.
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Adult Faith Formation
Tuesdays
- 5:15pm Fully Alive Women's Bible Study (Fireside Room).
Wednesdays:
- 9:30am -- Women's Bible Study (PCC1)
- Noon Lunch and Bible Study (PCC1)
- 6:00pm- Midweek Renewal (Fireside Room) "New Year, New Story" The season of Advent brings many changes, including a change in the primary gospel story we read on Sunday morning. Join Jonette Blakney for creative conversaitons that will open our ears and eyes to the wonder of gospel story. Bring your coffee, dinner, dessert, and imagination!
Sundays:
- 9:45am--Adult Forum (PCC1) - "What is a Saint?" -- a conversation for all the saints, hosted by Dan Conroy
- 11:00am Adult Class (PCC1) -- "Making Sense of the Christian Faith" -- The series contineus with a down-to-earth discussion fo the Incarnation--God in the flesh. All are welcome!
Ecumenical Book Discussion Group
Join neighbors from St. Andrew's Episcopal Church and St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church as we meet to discuss Rev. David Beckmann's book, "Exodus from Hunger" and enjoy refreshments and community with one another. We will meet again on two more Mondays from 7:00-8:30pm: November 7 and November 14. Questions? Contact Pastor Shjerven: rebecca@smlutheran.org |
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"Life Together" is the theme of a book study at Mortvedt Center, Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Comunity, on Tuesdays, at 11:00am through November. The book "Life Together" was writen by Dietrich Bonhoeffer in 1938. Leading the study is Dick Rodning, whom you may call for more details at 761-9198. |
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Youth and Family News --
SR ALYVE (9-12th grade):
- SR ALYVE Youth Group Thursdays, 6:15-8:00pm in the Youth Room with Ingelaurie and Bruce. The faith life and story of William Wilberforce who fought to end slavery in Britain. We will be watching the movie Amazing Grace.
- Sunday School 9:45-10:45am. We will be walking to Forza. Bring $$ for a treat.
JR ALYVE (6-8th grade):
- Youth Group--Wednesday, Nov. 2 6:00-7:15pm in the Youth Room.
- 6th grade Sunday School 9:45am in the Purple room (Youth Wing) The Lord's Prayer with Michelle and Paul Marshman.
- 7/8th grade Confirmation, Worship at 9:45am.
JR/SR ALYVE (6-12th grade) -- LOL Thursday night Music and Arts 5:30-8:00pm. Photography begins this week at 6:45pm in the Parish Commons Rm. 1.
Entertainment Books are on sale! $25.00 each. Discounts to Pomodoro, Steamers, The Hob Nob and much more. We have only 3 left.
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Join us for Global Stories from Global Missions
Saturday, November 12 (9:00am--2:30pm) at St. Mark's -- Hear stories from Youth from Silverdale Lutheran in China -- Tanzania -- China Mission Developers -- Young Adults in Mission
Keynote Speaker -- Anne Basye
Lunch provided
Suggested donation -- $10.00
An offering will be taken to support our Companion Synod Namibia and the Malaria Campaign. |
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Thank you to the 141 households who have returned their Learn, Serve and Grow response form with their 2012 Plan for Financial Giving so far!
We are heartened to read the many ways our members plan to strengthen their faith this year and share their talents and financial resources at St. Mark's and beyond. But unfortunately, this represents only about 1/3 or our congregation, so we hope that many more will respond this Sunday. Christian stweardship of time, talent and treasure is the work of all followers of Jesus and an imporant part of spiritual health. Extra forms are available at the Welcome Center and you will also find a basket there where you can place your response envelope. |
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What I Love About You . . . Growing in Gratitude
All are invited to this crossgenerational event on Sunday, November 13, 11:00am-1:00pm. We have some fun activities planned and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP at the Welcome Center or to Carol Guenther at carolg@smlutheran.org so we can plan the right amount of food. Donations of pumpkin pies are most welcome! This is a wonderful way to prepare for Thanksgiving, so put it on your calendar today! |
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From the Parish Nurses--
Type 2 Diabetes
November is American Diabetes Month. Type 2 diabetes, once known as adult-onset, or non-insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose), your body's main source of fuel.
When you have type 2 diabetes, your body is resistant to the effects of insulin, a hormone that regulates the movement of sugar into your cells, or your body doesn't produce enough insulin to maintain a normal glucose level. Untreated, the consequences of type 2 diabetes can be life-threatening.
There is no cure for type 2 diabetes, but you can manage -or even prevent- the condition. Start by eating healthy foods, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight. If diet and exercise aren't enough, you may need diabetes medications or insulin therapy to man age your blood sugar.
Type 2 diabetes symptoms may develop very slowly. In fact, you can have type 2 diabetes for years and not even know it.
Be alert to the following:
- Increased thirst and frequent urination
- Increased hunger
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Slow-healing sores or frequent infections
Areas of darkened skin usually in the armpits and neck. This may be a sign of insulin resistance.
See your doctor if you are concerned about diabeted or if you notice any type 2 diabetes symptoms.
Next week we will look at the causes of this type of diabetes.
FLU SHOT CLINIC -- SUNDAY morning, November 6, 2011 (in the library).
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You are cordially invited to attend the Pacific Lutheran University Christmas Celebration
"Magnificat"
November 30 -- Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland, OR
December 3 and 4-- Lagerquist Concert Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Center, Pacific Lutheran University
December 5 -- Benaroya Hall, Seattle WA
December 9 -- Lagerquist Concert Hall, PLU
For details about these concerts and how to obtain tickets, please visit www.plu.edu/christmas.
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November 23, 7:00pm -- Join our neighbors from Skyline Presbyterian and Grace Baptist Churches for our annual Thanksgiving Eve service. This year Grace Baptist Church will be hosting the event. More details coming soon...
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Seattle Men's Chorus Holiday Concert at Pantages Theater - December 15
We have a few tickets available for this concert ($34.00 per ticket). If you are interested in going, please contact the church office and have your money to Pastor Ruud by November 14. |
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Upcoming Events | |
Wednesday Night Church
Activities and Worship
(every week)
Holiday Bazaar
November 5
Flu Shot Clinic
November 6
Organ Dedication Concert
November 6
Global Mission Event
November 12
What I Love About You
November 13
Panel on Aging
November 13
Women's Advent Brunch
December 3
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St. Mark's Lutheran Church by The Narrows | 
| 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 Service 7:30pm Wednesdays |
Staff Listing
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St. Mark's Lutheran Church
by The Narrows
6730 N. 17th Street
Tacoma WA 98466
Office Phone: 253-752-4966
Email: office@smlutheran.org
website: www.smlutheran.org
Jan Ruud- Pastor, ext.101
Rebecca Shjerven- Pastor, ext. 102
Phil Rue - Visitation Pastor, ext. 109
Ingelaurie Lisher,A.I.M.- 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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| For The Bridge: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Financial Stewardship & Attendance Update | | | | | | | | Data thru 10/30 | | | | | | | | | | | | Month To Date | Year To Date | | Attendance | | | Actual | Budget | Diff | Actual | Budget | Diff | | Last Week | 463 | | General Fund | $73,561 | $67,428 | $6,133 | $539,121 | $553,511 | ($14,390) | | Year to Date | 16,020 | | GUG-Mortgage | $18,607 | $19,500 | ($893) | $179,996 | $217,000 | ($37,005) | | YTD-Last Yr | 15,571 |
If you have questions about this report, please contact John Wascher, treasurer, at jwascher@mac.com. |
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Submissions to the weekly Bridge are due in the church office by Tuesday of each week!
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For more information about these activities and more visit our website or contact the church office at 253-752-4966.
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