Saint Mark Lutheran Church

April 19th–21st, 2013

Anne Lamont’s book — Help, Thanks, Wow! — reflects on three very basic prayers. Join us for lively fellowship, delicious food and new insights as we explore prayer taking our lead from Lamont with depth, humor and grace. Our time at the beach will wade into these concepts. It is not necessary to have read the book to enjoy our time in conversation, reflection and worship. There will also be plenty of time for play, and yes, prayer.

Women’s Retreat Brochure 2013 (pdf)

Location

Just north of Lincoln City, on the Oregon Coast— We will be staying in a large home right on the beach. This lodge-style home is fully furnished, with linens, towels and a fully-equipped kitchen where we will be preparing our own meals.

Registration

• $125 for two nights; includes all meals. 2-4 women per room. 
• Registration deadline is April 14th.

Saint Mark Lutheran Church will hold its annual congregational meeting on Sunday, January 27th, at 9:45 a.m. All confirmed members are encouraged to attend.

The traditional meatball Adventfest dinner will be held on Friday, December 21st, at 5:00 p.m.. The Advent Organ Concert will follow at 7:00 p.m. Plan now to attend and get your ticket early since this Concert!

The cost of the dinner will be $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-10. This includes meatballs, potatoes, rolls and beverage. We ask that you bring desserts or salads a little larger than usual to accommodate our guests!

Tickets will be sold after Sunday services in the west narthex or in the church office during the week. Please sign up to help on sheets in the west narthex. Thank you! If you have any questions, please call Jeanne Bridges at 503.581.1253.

All are invited to help us celebrate the beginning of another school year: St. Mark families, St. Mark CDC families, VBS families, and others. On September 9th, we will worship outside at 9:30am followed by barbecue lunch, games, and fellowship. There will be plenty of fun for the kids and the young-at-heart, including a bounce house, water balloons, and more. This year, we would like to support the LWR school kit project by asking people to bring school supply donations.

Join us to bless our children as they start their next new adventure.

Saint Mark will be partnering with our neighbor church First Congregational Church this year for a week of Vacation Bible School (VBS). This year’s VBS will take place at First Congregational Monday through Friday, August 13-17. Children, newborn through grade 5, are encouraged to register to participate at a cost of $10 for the week. It will begin at 8:30 a.m. each day and end at 11:30 a.m., but children can be dropped off at 8:00 a.m. and picked up by 12 noon. A Closing Meal will take place on Friday evening from 5:30- 7:30 pm.

Saint Mark will open its doors the fourth Saturday of the month beginning this Saturday, June 23, and invites community members to walk its labyrinth, 9 a.m. to noon.

Walking the Labyrinth, located in the church lounge, offers an opportunity for meditation and reflection. Having the church open on Saturdays through October during the Saturday Market season will allow Saint Mark to welcome members of the community when they come into town to do their weekly market shopping.

Saint. Mark is located diagonally across Marion Street from the southwest corner of the Saturday Market.

For details, please contact the church office at 503-588-0141.