Weekly Newsletter | August 9, 2022
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Sunday Morning Worship
We gather in person each Sunday at 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00 a.m. in our sanctuary.
Also, please remember that we will continue to offer an online worship service every Sunday at 10 a.m. As in the past, this will be a livestreamed on our Facebook page and also available on our St. Mark's website.
Share prayer requests with us by sending them to prayers@smlutheran.org. If you would like us to include them in the Prayers of the Church during Sunday worship, please make note of that.
For recordings of the Bible study, sermons, matins, and more, please check out our podcasts on Podbean. You’ll be able to connect with Apple Music, Spotify, and more on the podbean website.
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St. Mark's is seeking a Director of Finance and Operations to serve on our leadership team. Click here to learn more about the position and how to apply.
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Meal Train for Hollye, Leslie, Willow, and baby boy Piercy |
Children's Sunday School Coordinator Hollye Piercy and her wife Lesli are having a BABY!!
Baby boy Piercy is due any day now and one way we can support them as a Children's Faith Formation Community is by offering a meal. Please see the link below for more information.
What is Meal Train?
There are times in our lives when friends and family ask, "What can I do to help out?" The answer is usually to help them with a meal. When many friends provide support through a meal, Meal Train keeps everyone organized.
MealTrain.com is a free meal calendar tool that makes planning meals among a wide group easy and less stressful.
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Join the Saint Mark's Team- Paul Banken, Jon Rodin and Pastor Sigi for this scenic benefit bike ride in beautiful Kitsap county about 30 mins from the church. You can chose from a 10 mile fun ride or a 30 mile more challenging route. To register go to eventbrite.com: Kitsap Ride for Refugees. You can also sponsor the team by donating online. For more info.. see flyer below.
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Are you the anonymous donor?? Please contact Pat Buck in the church office if you have contributed to St. Mark’s through BrightHouse Life Insurance Company. The donation arrived with no name and she would like to credit your account. You may call the office at 253-752-4966 or send an email to pat.buck@smlutheran.org. Thank you.
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Children, Youth, and Family Faith Formation |
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Thanks to all the volunteers--leaders, staff, and behind the scenes persons who helped with Vacation Bible School this week--we had a great time Splashing into God's Word.
It is that time of year again when we begin planning for St. Mark's Sunday School! Our Sunday School meets downstairs on Sunday mornings from 9:45 - 10:45, beginning on September 18 and going through June 11. We are currently registering for children ages 3 to grade 4, as well as looking for volunteers to help support us in our mission of sharing the love of God with the children of our congregation. To register your child/children, please click here. If you would like to support the Sunday School or have any questions about volunteering or registering, please email Hollye Piercy at hollye.piercy@smlutheran.org. Information for youth grades 5-12th coming soon.
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Adult Faith Formation
Bible study: We will look forward to beginning Wednesday noon bible study again on September 14.
In the summer months, we are taking a break from the pattern of our weekly faith formation. This means we will pause our forums and Wednesday evening faith formation through the summer. Instead, look for opportunities for urban pilgrimages (walks) with Pastor Sigi, care of creation hiking trips, women's camping and hiking, and young adult retreats. We look forward to resuming Midweek Renewal and Sunday morning forums in September.
Wednesday Morning 9:30 Bible Study is on summer break until fall. Then, we will continue our study of Joy, Paul’s Letter to the Philippians. Questions: Linda Durant (253) 363-8202, hotdouug@centurylink.net
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Wednesday Walk for Wellness: August 10 and 17- 5:15 p.m. meet at the Peninsula Dune park.
Caregiver and grief support groups will be taking the month of August off and be back in September. If you would like a pastoral care visit please contact the church office or email sigi.helgeson@smlutheran.org.
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NEW SONGBOOK from Cooper and Sarah Sherry |
If you were not able to be at the book launch, and were hoping to own a copy of "Songs of Hope in the Wilderness" - the new collection of songs written during their 6 month sabbatical at Holden Village - it is available at www.evergreenhymns.com. Or, ask Cooper or Sarah for a copy and they will have them available at church if you wish to purchase one for yourself or a hymn-loving friend in your life.
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Baby Shower for Merzayee Family |
We will be having an opportunity to shower our refugee family - the Merzayee’s. Zohra had a baby boy June 12, Ahmad Subhan Merzayee. Please join us August 28! Any questions, contact Amy Wigstrom or Chris Kreis.
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Gun Violence Protest Planned |
St. Mark’s will be part of a community-wide focus on gun violence the weekend of August 13-14. If you’ve had #enough of the increasing violence in Tacoma, this is a way to raise your voice.
Saturday, August 13, 1 p.m.: Gather at St. Mark’s to set up signs on the lawn facing N. 17th. The signs will remain in place through the rest of the weekend.
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Nativity House events this week:
* August 11 (Thu): 9:30 a.m., 2nd Saturday meal preparation (for August 13), St. Mark's narthex
Nativity House events later in August:
* August 27 (Sat): 10:00 a.m., cooking; 11:00 a.m., meal preparation for 4th Saturday meal preparation, St. Mark's kitchen
* flexible times/locations: remote volunteer activities, including bulk ingredients shopping and sack meal preparation (note: sack lunch meal kits available for easier meal preparation)
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St. Mark's Lutheran Church by The Narrows
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