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8:30 a.m. Blended
9:45 a.m. Contemporary
11:00 a.m. Traditional
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Music Ministry
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Manager of Finance and Operations
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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 Church Night Tonight
5:00-6:30 p.m. Dinner: Potato bar, chili, salad
Suggested donation: $5
5:00-5:30 p.m. Little Angels Choir (Preschool-K)
5:30-6:00 p.m. Joyful Noise Choir (Grades 1-2)
6:00-6:45 p.m. Jubilation Choir (Grades 3-5)
6:00 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal
6:15-7:20 p.m. Midweek Renewal
6:15-6:45 p.m. Holy Moly
7:30 p.m. Evensong
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Save the Date!
Our next Congregational Meeting for all members of St. Mark's will be on
Sunday, June 10, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at
4:30 p.m. and there will be childcare and fun children's activities during the meeting. Please plan to join us!
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Join us for an Interfaith Iftar Meal at St. Mark's on May 20 from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
This unique event will be jointly hosted by members of St. Mark's and the Islamic Center of Tacoma. Iftar is the meal that Moslems eat at the end of each day during Ramadan to break fast. We will gather at
7:30 p.m. to learn about the spiritual traditions of Ramadan, hear stories from Moslems who follow this path, and enjoy some time of dialog together. The meal, which is being provided by members of the Islamic Center, will begin at sundown (around
8:45 p.m.). To sign up, please add your name to the list in the narthex or go to
this link and add your name to register. Please do not do both, so that we avoid duplication. If you are willing to provide help in the kitchen from
6:30-7:30 p.m. or
9:15-10:00 p.m., please call the church office or add your name to the Iftar Volunteer sign up sheet in the narthex. We hope to see you there!
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Learn, Serve, and Grow Booklets for 2018 are Now Available!
These booklets describe all the current opportunities to learn, serve, and grow at St. Mark's. They come with a Response Form which we are asking you to
return to us during worship on Pentecost Sunday, May 20. Booklets will be distributed during the announcements at the end of worship and they are also available at the Welcome Center in the Narthex (
beginning May 6).
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You are invited to the Memorial Service for Sharon Steen on Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
We will gather
tomorrow,
May 3, to remember Sharon and give thanks to God for the promises that hold us all in this life and the next. Following the service, we will gather for a luncheon in the Parish Commons.
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You Are Invited To a Luncheon Celebrating The Wedding Of Sonja Ruud and Christian Steinbach
Sonja and Christian were married in Europe last Fall, and now we have the chance to wish them well at a luncheon that will be hosted at St. Mark's at
noon on Saturday, May 19. You are all welcome to join us for this festive occasion! Please sign up by adding your name to the poster in the Narthex or by calling the church office. No gifts, please! Just come and enjoy the time together.
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St. Mark's Scholarships for High School Seniors
Members of St. Mark's starting an undergraduate degree may apply for a St. Mark's scholarship. Information/applications are on the church website under the "Growing in Faith" tab. Applications from current high school seniors must be
received by May 20. Questions? Contact Pastor Shjerven at rebecca@smlutheran.org.
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Website Redesign
The team from the University of Washington that is working on redesigning the St. Mark's website would love your help in thinking about how to organize the site's content.
This link will take you to an interactive tool where you choose how to sort parts of the website. It should only take 10-15 minutes and is very helpful feedback for the redesign team.
Thanks!
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Community Group "Third Quarter"
Christian friends in the "third quarter" of life are welcome to join others age 50ish -75ish in supportive community to share hope, laughter, and love through active events.
Thursday, May 10,
6:00 p.m.
Potluck and Game Night in the Parish Commons.
Please contact the church office for additional information.
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Care of Creation 2018 Hikes
The next Care of Creation Hike is to the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge near Olympia on Saturday, May 19. We'll meet at the church at 8 a.m. and form car pools. The walk is level along the boardwalk. Very little elevation gain. We plan to walk about 6 or 7 miles total. Bring lunch, water, camera, binoculars, good shoes.
Care of Creation Hikes will average 4-7 miles (round trip) and will not exceed 1200 feet in elevation gain. Any questions please feel free to call or email Tom Hulst (thulst@live.com or (253) 460-2683). The June hike will take place on June 22, location TBD.
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Women of St. Mark's
Stay tuned for the schedule for our Craft Nights. We will make items to sell at the Bazaar in November and have a wonderful night of conversations and laughter. If you have an idea we can create please contact Barbara Meyers at
barbstitch@gmail.com
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St. Mark's Preschool
St. Mark's Preschool is hosting it's 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at the Highlands Golf Course on
June 2.
We'd love to have your support as a golfer or a sponsor! Tickets to golf are $40 each, include lunch, and will be on sale in the Narthex 5/20 & 5/27. Please contact Anne Zimmerman with any questions:
preschool@smlutheran.org
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St. Mark's Preschool is accepting registration forms for the
2018-2019 school year!
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Children and Youth Faith Formation
Sunday, May 6
Regular Sunday AM classes for children 3 years old to youth grade 12. 9:45-10:45 a.m. Sunday AM Classes run through June 10.
Thursday Night Youth Programs (gr. 6-12th):
Schedule until the end of the year: May 3 Youth group 5:30, Youth Choir 6:30; May 10 Youth Choir 6:30; May 17 Youth Group 5:30, Youth Choir 6:30; May 24 Youth Choir; May 31 Youth Group 5:30.
High School Graduates: Quilts have been chosen-contact Ingelaurie Lisher soon if you forgot to pick yours out. May 13: Bring/Submit all pictures to church for the video/slideshow and student's plans for the fall. St. Mark's Scholarship closes May 20 for all High School graduates-see the website for more info.
2018 Houston Meetings: Sunday, May 6 12:00-1:00 p.m. (parents and youth):t
this meeting is for those who can't make the meeting on the 1st
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Saturday, June 2
3-6:30 p.m.
with our Synod (youth and adult leaders);
Wednesday, June 13
5-6:30p.m.
BBQ dinner (youth and adult leaders).
Travel Adventure VBS 2018
Join us this summer for Daniel's Courage in Captivity, August 6-10, from 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for children ages 4-entering 5th grade. To register or sign up to volunteer, go to www.myvbs.org/stmarks2018.
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Adult Faith Formation
Sunday 9:45 a.m. TABLE TALK: Are you looking for informal, meaningful conversation on Sunday morning? Grab a beverage and a treat and come to the small bistro tables in the Parish Commons. A host will be there to greet you, introduce you to others who have gathered, and invite you into the conversation.
Note: There will be no Adult Forum on "Table Talk" Sundays.
Adult Class, Sundays 11:00 a.m. in the PCC
Crossways Bible Study continues.
Sunday 11:00 a.m
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St. Mark's Reads: "The Book of Joy" in the Fireside Room. We will discuss the first part of the book, through page 78.
Tuesday "Fully Alive" Bible Study; 5:15 p.m.
in the Fireside Room
Questions? Contact Sherry Mauira 253-303-1681.
Women's Bible Study Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. (9:15 for coffee, visiting) in the PCC
We are ladies of varying faith, Bible, and life experiences, who help each other by sharing our questions and insights. We are currently studying
Discovering God's Will for Your Life. Join us! For more information, contact Linda Durant,
hotdouug@harbornet.com or
(253) 363-8202.
Wednesday Noon Text Study Luncheon in the PCC
Gather for lunch, conversation, and study around the texts that will be heard in worship the following Sunday. Conversation will be guided by who will be preaching, and by the insights and questions of the group.
Wednesday Midweek Renewal 6:15 p.m.
We will introduce and talk about the first section of "The Book of Joy", by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu. (You do not need to own the book to participate)
2018 St. Mark's Reads
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams.
In 2016 two great friends, Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama, spent time together reflecting on their lives of struggle and joy. What are the practices that lead to a joy-filled life, even in the midst of great pain and injustice? This year's Congregational Read is about friendship, faith, wisdom and, yes, JOY.
Book discussions will take place Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. on May 2, 9, and 16; and Sundays at 11:00 a.m. on May 6, 13, and 20.
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Peace and Justice
Mexico Mission Cinco de Mayo Dinner and Silent Auction
Cinco de Mayo is coming! The Mexico Mission Team is excited about our next house-building trip in June, and we hope you can join us for dinner to celebrate and raise money for our trip on
Saturday, May 5 at 5:00 p.m. here at church. We will have a delicious meal, fun activities, door prizes, and a silent auction! It will be a fun night and we hope you can come. Tell your friends!
Family Housing hosts needed...
Thank you to the many volunteers who have stepped up to help with our upcoming week of hosting Family Housing Network. We still need overnight hosts for
Saturday, May 19;
Sunday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 23. If you can help or have any questions, please stop by the sign up table in the narthex or contact Paula at
pfzebra@me.com.
Habitat for Humanity
Once again this year a team of volunteers from St. Mark's will help build a Habitat for Humanity house along with groups from local churches -- appropriately, the project is called "Building on Faith." The house is also part of the Thrivent Builds program this year and will be located in the Tillicum neighborhood of Lakewood, near JBLM. Tentatively, our workday will be Saturday, July 14, and like last year, we will probably have additional dates in August and September.
If you missed our display in the narthex on April 29, it's not too late to sign up as a member of our team! Please contact Tom Geary or Deborah Herforth for information or details. You can reach them by email at twgeary@aol.com or
deborahherforth@yahoo.com
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Refugee Resettlement Team
St. Mark's is considering partnering with a refugee family as they get resettled in the Tacoma area. In order to do this, we would need a team of leaders and volunteer committed to a year of ongoing support. If this is something you feel called to and would like to be part of the team, contact Pastor Shjerven (
rebecca@smlutheran.org) or Kathleen Campbell (
regkathleen@msn.com).
Spring Fair Trade Bazaar - Sunday, May 6, 9 a.m.-noon
Stop by and shop for handcrafted jewelry, textiles, garden décor, and more items made by artisans from around the world! By buying Fair Trade you are helping to build a more just economic system. LWR works with SERRV, who has relationships with partners in 25 countries and is a nonprofit, fair trade organization dedicated to lifting disadvantaged artisans, farmers, and their families out of poverty. L'Arche will also be at St. Mark's on
May 6 with their annual plant sale. Give a global story to someone special on Mother's Day!
From Serrv: "Behind every basket, tunic and necklace that we offer, you'll find a story of positive change. A story of an empowered artisan or farmer who works in a safe environment, can send his or her children to school, and can save for the future with the reliable income he or she earns through fair trade."
Global 6K Walk for Water - Saturday, May 19, 9:00 a.m.
Family fun, Global Impac
t! Join World Vision's Global 6K Walk for Water at Gas Works Park, Seattle on
May 19. Race Entry of $50 provides clean water to one person (under 18 is $25).
Grab a postcard in the Narthex and join the Terrill's team "H2O TO GO" and sign up to ride in the church van. Every participant will wear a race bib with a child's photo benefiting from clean water...and go home with a T-Shirt and finisher medal. Last year over 30,000 participated on the same date across 14 countries! 6K: the average distance women and children walk everyday for water. Visit
TeamWorldVision.org /Seattle6K
. Contact Catherine Terrill at 253-732-3479 with questions.
JOIN THE TEAM and go farther together.
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365 Days of Christmas
Remember St. Mark's children's tree decorating when you take your summer trip or do any travels this year.
Bring back a tree ornament that we can place on the World Tree in the down stairs entry. These ornaments from other countries or states will be enjoyed every year by our Sunday School and preschool children. Baskets collecting these ornaments are in the main office and the downstairs entry by the Sunday School rooms. We will be reminding you of an ornament contribution until November of this year. Thanks for your help.
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Support Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community at Watson's Night Out
Watson's Night Out: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Thursday, May 3
You are invited to this annual event to support Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community. It is a time to shop, socialize, and support TLRC through the TLRC Foundation. It is hosted by Watson's Nursery and Greenhouse, 6211 Pioneer Way East, Puyallup. The cost is $25 per person, with each attendee receiving 30% off one item that evening.
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Church Office Hours
The church office is open
Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-noon, 1:00-4:00 p.m
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Sunday from 9:30-11:00 a.m.
*The door to the office is locked during preschool hours (8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.); please knock or ring the doorbell and someone will let you in promptly!
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