In the month of May, we have been handing out our most recent booklet describing all the opportunities to Learn, Serve, and Grow at St. Mark's. If you haven't received one yet, you can click here to read it on our St. Mark's website. We are asking every member of our church family to prayerfully consider how you might use your God-given time and talent in the months ahead and then share that with us by returning the Learn, Serve, Grow Response Form which you received with your booklet. We will be gathering these forms during all three worship services this Sunday, June 4. If you need extra forms, just click here and download one for every member of your household. If you can't be with us this Sunday, please mail your form to us or drop it off at the church office on any weekday. We promise to follow up with all of you, and to make personal contact with everyone who indicates a desire to serve in a new way. 

A very big Thank You to everyone who is supporting Habitat's Building on Faith project this year. Thanks to the generosity of many people who made a monetary donation, we have raised enough money to be an official sponsor of the house! And, thanks also to the 45 people who have signed up to work at the house.

 

The start of construction has been delayed a little, but St. Mark's volunteers now have three possible dates to help build the house for Ma Moore and her four young children -- July 22, August 19, and September 9. If you haven't already signed up but would like to do so, it's not too late to join the fun! Please contact Deborah Herforth at  deborahherforth@yahoo.comor 206-372-1433.

Marimba Registration is open for adults and youth!

• Adult Marimba Workshop: Saturday, June 3rd - morning or afternoon sessions.
   
• Summer Youth Marimba Camp: Mon-Fri, August 21-25 (grades 2-12)

Cost: $50 per person

Forms are available on a table outside the church office, and can be turned in to Linda or Nicole in the office. Space is limited, so get your registration in soon!

Questions? Send to:  cooper.sherry@smlutheran.org

Thursday, June 1 at 1:00pm: Memorial Service for Marv Peterson

Friday, June 2 at 2:00pm: Memorial Service for Jeanne Forseth

Sunday, June 4 at 4:00pm: Memorial Service for Dennis Hulbert

As we explore this year's congregational theme, "One Great Song", we turn our attention to Israel's songbook.  The Psalms are a collection of 150 songs and poems that have been sung and recited for more than 3,000 years. They are beloved by both Jews and Christians and have shaped the imagination and strengthened the faith of people.  Together we will drink from this deep well as we spend 5 weeks studying the Book of Psalms.  Note-There will be two opportunities to be part of this study:  Wednesdays at 6:15pm  or Sundays at 11:00am (beginning May 7th).  Questions?  Contact Pastor Shjerven