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9:45am-Contemporary
11:00am-Traditional
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St. Mark's Lutheran Church by The Narrows
6730 N. 17th St.
Tacoma, WA 98406
Office: 253-752-4966
Preschool: 253-752-4929
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Wednesday Night Church Night Tonight!
5:00pm Little Angels Choir (CR)
5:15pm Dinner:
Chef's Surprise, Suggested Donation $5
5:30pm Joyful Noise Choir (CR)
6:00pm Praise Team Rehearsal (S)
6:00m Jubilation Choir, grades 3-5 (CR)
6:15pm Holy Moly (YR)
6:15pm Midweek Renewal (PCC)
7:30pm Prayer Service (PC)
Childcare is provided from 5-8pm for children up to 5 years of age while parents attend meetings, Bible Study and worship.
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The Holiday Bazaar is fast approaching. Please bring your handicraft donations starting this Sunday. There will be a table in the Narthex, or you can drop them by the office).
Handicraft ideas: aprons, pillows, hats, gloves, scarves, greeting cards, table top items, Fall and Christmas decor, Seahawks & college spirit items.
Bakery containers & info will be available Sunday, October 30th.
Due to storage space "collectable" donations will be accepted starting October 30th.
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Come join the Quilters on Monday mornings from 9am-12pm. No sewing or quilting experience required. If you are unable to join there are always quilt tops to sew t home. Questions? Call Katie Cootsona at 206-484-9195
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St. Mark's participated in the Pierce County Hunger Walk on Sunday, December 2nd. Thank you to all those who made it out to walk!
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Mexico Mission Trip Save the Date
Save the Date:
For those who are planning ahead, St. Mark's yearly Mexico Mission Trip will take place June 23 - July 1, 2017. Stay tuned for more detailed information in early 2017.
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Mark your calendars for the following events: The annual Bazaar will be held on November 5th this year and the Advent Brunch will be on December 3rd. We will need lots and lots of baked goods along with all of the wonderfully creative items I know you are already making for sale at the Bazaar. We need all congregation support to make these events happen.
Look for sign-up sheets for Bazaar help and the Advent Brunch. It takes a congregation to make these events successful. Please contact Barbara Meyers at 253-756-9352 or email
barbstitch@gmail.com
with questions or ideas.
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Children and Youth Faith Formation
Holy Moly
for children continues every Wednesday evening from 6:15-7:15pm in the Youth Room.
Children's Faith Formation-
Sunday School children sing in worship this Sunday (Oct. 9th) during the 9:45a.m. service.
5-12th grade Faith Formation-Sunday mornings
- 5/6th grade class with Mary and Linda in Teal Room-Herod
- 7/8th grade Confirmation with Ingelaurie in the Youth Room-Martin Luther
- 9-12th grade with Mike and Zach in Fireside Room-LWR Kit building with Catherine Terrill
Thursday October 6th at St. Mark's for youth grades 6-12
- 3rd year confirmation youth 5:30-6:30p.m. in the PCC with Pastor Ruud
- Youth group 5:30-6:30p.m. in the PC with Ingelaurie and Nate
- Youth choir 6:30-7:30p.m. in the Sanctuary with Cooper
6-8th grade Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch! Saturday, October 22
12:30-4pm. $7.00 per person plus any $$ for pumpkins and treats. Sign up by October 16th if you are attending.
CYFF Ministry Committee Meeting
-Tuesday, October 11th 7-8pm in the Fireside Room
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Adult Faith Formation
Adult Forum-Sundays 9:45am in the Parish Commons Classroom
October 9 and 16-Pastor's Forum
Pastor Ruud reflects on his experiences from the ecumenical conference he attended in France, sharing key documents which are assisting Lutheran and Catholic Christians grow in mutual understanding, cooperation, and respect.
Adult Class- Sundays 11am in the Parish Commons Classroom
September 25 - October 23- "Embracing a Life of Meaning", DVD series with poet/author Kathleen Norris (5 week series).
Wednesday Midweek Renewal; 6:15pm in the Parish Commons C.
We will begin our year with Diana Butler Bass as our guide. Her newest book, "Grounded: Finding God in the World" is an excellent entry into our congregational theme, "Let All Creation Praise!". Pastor Shjerven will be summarizing the main themes and thoughts of the book, and inviting everyone into reflection and conversation. (You do not need to buy the book.) All are welcome to be part of the discussion.
Tuesday "Fully Alive" Bible Study; 5:15pm in the Fireside Room
led by Sherry Maiura
Women's Bible Study; 9:30 am in the Parish Commons Classroom
Will be studying the Book of Acts. For more information contact Ida Hagen, 253-759-0569 (
idaputs@gmail.com)
Noon Wednesday Text Study Luncheon in the Parish Commons Classroom
Gather for lunch and conversation and study around the texts that will be heard in worship the following Sunday. Conversation will be guided by the pastor who will be preaching, and by the insights and questions of the group.
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LWR: "We Need School Kits"- Update!
Our annual school supply kit drive for LWR School Kits is through September! Our goal is to pack 100 school kits with the High School Youth group on
October 9.
Thanks to your very generous donations we have been richly blessed with rulers, erasers, scissors, crayons and pencils!
To make our goal we are in need of the following items which can be dropped off in the Narthex. Thank you for helping children reach their full potential!
235 Notebooks (70 page spiral 8" X 10.5")
71 Pencil sharpeners
200 Black/Blue Ink Pens (no gel)
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Drivers needed to transport St. Mark's member to Sunday worship. If you are willing to drive one Sunday per month, talk to Pastor Shjerven or Pastor Rue.
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Member Notes and News
We give thanks for and say farewell to Genevieve Hedman. Gen died peacefully on September 28th, just about two months shy of her 102nd birthday. A memorial service is planned for
Saturday, October 8, 11:00 AM, at St Mark's Lutheran Church by The Narrows, 6730 N 17th St, Tacoma, WA. Gen had a heart for people, especially those in need. She dedicated her life to giving and serving. She's been an inspiration to her family and all those who knew her. May God continue to bless her memory among us.
Poetry Workshop: "Studying the Shadows, Exploring Elegy." Saturday Oct 15, 2-4pm at St. Mark's.
Northwest Renaissance Poets is holding their annual fall poetry workshop at St. Mark's this year, for poets of all levels. The workshop is led by Michael Schmeltzer, poetry editor at Floating Bridge Press.
"Much like Peter Pan's shadow, grief has a life of its own. In this workshop we'll not only examine various elegies, but we'll write our own using techniques borrowed from poets who've wrestled with their own loss."
Space is limited. $25/person. For more information or to register:
www.nwrpoets.org/events
or speak with Emilie Shimkus.
Boy Scout Wreath sales will be begin on Sunday, October 9th, and continue through October 30th. Look for their table in the Narthex.
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Send it to communications@smlutheran.org by 8am on Tuesday. All items will be run for 2 weeks prior to the relevant date and will be edited for length. Don't forget to send your member notes and news!
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