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8:30am-Blended
9:45am-Contemporary
11:00am-Traditional
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Staff
Music Ministry
Contemporary Music Ministry
Manager of Finance and Operations
Office Coordinator
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| Just Shopping |
Just Shopping is an Internet Fundraising Program at St. Mark's. It's part of a three-tiered plan to eliminate our building debt by 2023. On-line purchase made through our website with affiliate companies helps pay off our building loan. Thank you for your support and please share this internet shopping opportunity with your family and friends! For more information, click here to visit our website.
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| Contact Us |
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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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No Wednesday Night Church Night Tonight
Wednesday Night Church Night Activities will resume January 18th.
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New Years Day Hymn-Sing Service
Please join us for on Sunday January, 1st at 10am for a Hymn-Sing with Holy Communion. Childcare will be available.
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December Generosity
Historically, our offering income in December represents a significant amount of our total income for the fiscal year, so we build our budget on that recurring practice of giving. As you celebrate God's bounty with gifts to loved ones in the Christmas season, we thank you for the generous support you give to sustain and strengthen the ministry of our beloved congregation!
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Peace in Action
Thank You from the Greater Tacoma Peace Prize!
Due to the generosity of the Tacoma community (including several members of St. Mark's), the "Peace in Action - Refugee Project" raised enough money to put together 13 (THIRTEEN) Restart Kitchen Kits for refugees! The kits have been delivered to Lutheran Community Services. We are so grateful to all who donated!
Merry Christmas from the GTPP Board!
Janet Ruud, Tom Heavey, Lisa Ottoson, Amanda Feller, and Bill Lincoln
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St. Mark's Reads 2017
This is the 5th year we have read a common book as a church community! The selection this year is "Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit" by Parker Palmer. Discussion groups will meet on Sunday mornings (1/15, 1/22, 1/29) OR Wednesday evenings (1/18, 1/25, 2/1). You may order the book online in either paperback or e-reader version. If you would like an order placed for you, stop by the Adult Faith Formation table in the narthex on December 4th or 11th. Cost is $14, paid before book is ordered. Books will arrive before Christmas and can be picked up in the Church Office. We hope you will be part of this anniversary year of St. Mark's Reads!
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Thank You For Your Year-End Giving
Just a quick reminder that St. Mark's documents year-end gifts in accordance with IRS regulations. Cash contributions are deductible only in the year in which they are made. This means that any contributions you'd like to deduct for tax purposes in 2016 must be received by the Church office
before the office closes at noon on Friday, December 30th. Per IRS rules, mailed checks will be dated as of the date they were mailed; credit card gifts are deductible in the year in which the charge is made. Gifts of securities are considered delivered upon receipt in St. Marks's account at Charles Schwab (please contact the Church office for account information).
Finally, as you plan your year-end giving... did you know that if you have securities in your portfolio with large capital gains, you may be able to transfer part or all of a position to St. Mark's while paying no taxes on the capital gains and deducting the full, current value of the securities as your charitable gift? This may work well if you have held a security for a long time and have built up significant gains. (Please consult with your personal tax advisor for any specific guidance.)
Feel free to contact Jennifer Droubay or Pat Buck at the Church office
(253-752-4966) if you have any questions.
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The flower chart for 2017 is on the bulletin board outside the office. You are invited to sign up for a Sunday to place flowers on the altar to celebrate, honor or remember special people and occasions in your life. You have a choice of providing the flowers yourself or paying $40 for an arrangement to be delivered by Safeway. Thank you.
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Make Your Shopping Dollars Go Further
If you shop on Amazon for the holidays, please consider designating St. Mark's (or your other favorite charity) to receive the money Amazon donates from each purchase. Login through www.smile.amazon.com and type in "St. Mark's Lutheran by The Narrows" to select our church. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same prices, selection and shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization.
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Children and Youth Faith Formation
Sunday school will be on break Jan. 1.
Coming up...2017 and beyond!
- Epiphany Event Fundraiser-Wednesday, Jan. 11th 5:30p.m. at St. Mark's. Prep work-Jan. 8th 1100a.m.-2:00p.m. Sign up on the Youth Board to help out.
- 9th grade Post Confirmation Retreat-Sunday, Jan. 15-Monday, Jan. 16 Cost: $20.00 per person. Sign up by Jan. 8th if you are attending.
- Synod Youth Gathering (grades 7-12)-Feb. 3-5th Cost: $130.00 per person. Sign up with a $60.00 deposit by Jan. 8th if you are attending. Registration forms on the youth board now.
Epiphany Event 2017!
Visit the Camels at the table in the Narthex this Sunday.
Sign up for the Epiphany event being held January 11 at St. Mark's.The family fun begins at 5:30 p.m. with chili, hot chocolate, hot cider, cookies and more. We will follow the star with the wise men to find Jesus. You will also have an opportunity to hear about and support our St. Mark's Youth. Some of their events coming up include the National Youth Convention, mission trips to Montana and Bible Camp. Please sign up so we know how much chili to prepare. Questions contact Jean Steingrebe 360-275-8111.
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Adult Faith Formation
Adult Forum-Sundays 9:45am in the Parish Commons Classroom
Adult Forum is on Christmas break this week, classes will resume January 8th.
Adult Class- Sundays 11am in the Parish Commons Classroom
Adult Class is on Christmas break this week, classes will resume January 8th.
Wednesday Midweek Renewal; 6:15pm in the PCC
There will be no Midweek Renewal this week. Classes will resume January 18th.
Tuesday "Fully Alive" Bible Study; 5:15pm in the Fireside Room
led by Sherry Maiura.
Fully Alive will be on break until January 3rd.
Women's Bible Study; 9:30 am in the Parish Commons Classroom
Is on break until January 4th. In the new year they will be studying Martin Luther's Small Catechism For more information contact Ida Hagen, 253-759-0569 (
idaputs@gmail.com)
Noon Wednesday Text Study Luncheon in the Parish Commons Classroom. Is on break until January.
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Fred Meyer Giving
Did you know that Fred Meyer stores has a Community Rewards Program? For more information on how to connect your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to giving at St. Mark's, click here. |
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