MESSAGE FROM PASTOR ERIC

How are you at goodbyes? It has long been one of my favorite Bible verses, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.” The little note in my Bible says that the word Rejoice, can also be translated to Farewell. The word comes from the Greek Xairete. It has its relationship in the Lord. This month we are saying “rejoice” or “farewell” to Pastor Finch as we send him into retirement. And, we remember that we do this in the Lord.

I believe we are a culture that dreads our farewells. Many of us don’t do very well with goodbyes. We have an opportunity to say good-bye well. And dare I say there can even be a sense of rejoicing because we are hoping to have a great party for Pastor Finch. We also re-joice because we know that Dick’s imprint won’t go away once he retires. Dick’s passion for art, music, architecture, preaching, among other things, will continue to have an impact on this place long after he is gone. Rejoice in the Lord.

How do we say goodbye well? We do our part in being happy for Dick as he enters into re-tirement. We tell the stories that we have through tears that turn into laughter. Before I took a call to St. Mark’s 17 years ago, I remem-ber watching the 50th anniversary video. As Dick was being interviewed, one of the things he said was that he was impressed with competence and that he felt fortunate to be surrounded by competent people. Dick has continued to say that throughout the years. The truth is, St. Mark’s continues to have an abundance of com-petent people. We are in good hands as we head into the future. We will say goodbye well, by continuing to use the gifts we have, to show Pastor Finch he was right about us

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MOTOWN WAS REALLY MOVIN’! THANK YOU, ST. MARK’S

By Pastor Kate and Susan Hagen

Thank you to everyone who con-tributed to our dinner a n d a u c t i o n fundraiser for the youth to go to the ELCA Youth Gather-ing in Detroit this summer. So many people gave items f o r o u r a u c t i o n , bought tickets for the dinner, and bid so generously at the auction. You are such a supportive congregation for our young people!

It was a really fun evening! A lot of parents of the youth were very involved in making the event happen. Thank you, parents, for taking responsibility and putting your hearts into this fundraiser! Many of the youth spent time pre-paring for the evening and then worked hard at the dinner.

The “Movin’ Thru Motown” evening made over $22,000! We have reached our fundraising goal and have what is needed to send the kids and chaperones to Detroit in July, including some scholarships for youth who need help with the family portion of the costs. Thank you, dear St. Mark’s members!

Spokane, WA June 2015 Vol. 2015, No. 6

Staci and Chris Bewick catch the spirit.

PASTOR ERIC continued from page 1

Pastor Kate and I feel blessed to have had the privilege to work with Pastor Finch. We also feel blessed knowing that St. Mark’s is grounded in the trust that this is the Holy Spirit’s church using the competent and creative people of St. Mark’s to accomplish what God intends. So yes, farewell Pastor Finch as you head into retire-ment. Rejoice in the knowledge that we will con-tinue as we always have in the Lord. For the rest of us, may we take on the challenge to con-tinue celebrating in the Lord through all that is to come, continuing the journey grounded in the grace of God for years to come. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say rejoice.

See you in church!

Pastor Eric

CHURCH COUNCILSt. Mark’s Church Council will meet on Mon-

day, June 8 at 7:00 pm in the conference room.

SOCIAL MINISTRYThe St. Mark’s Social Ministry group will not

meet in June or July, but will resume on August 9, at 9:30 am in the library on the fellowship hall balcony.

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGSt. Mark’s Annual Congregational meeting

will be on Sunday, June 7, after the late ser-vice.

SUMMER SERVICE TIME CHANGE Beginning June 7, Sunday services will

change to our summer worship schedule times of 8:00 & 9:30 am.

ACCORDION CONCERT AT ST. MARK’SThe Spokane Accordion Ensemble will be

presenting a concert of “Pops Music” on Friday,

June 5, at 7:00 pm at St. Mark’s. Suggested donation is $10 at the door. All are welcome to come listen to music from the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, Elton John, ABBA, and Billy Joel!

PICTURE DIRECTORIESOur 2015 congregational picture directories

are in the church office. if you haven’t picked one up yet, please do so as soon as possible. One directory per family, please.

SAVE THE DATE!Help us say thank you and farewell to Pastor

Finch on Sunday, June 28, at 12:00 noon at St. Mark’s. Come and enjoy lunch, fellowship, and fun! Watch for your invitation with more informa-tion.

SERVICES RECORDEDSt. Mark’s Sunday services are recorded by

volunteers each Sunday. If you would like a CD recording of a service that you missed while traveling this summer, or one that was meaning-ful to you, please leave a note on Martha’s desk in the office with your name and phone number, or call Martha in the office at 747-6677 to re-quest a copy. The sermon is also available on our Web site for a few weeks at www.stmarks-spokane.org

GARDENERS NEEDED!Spring is sprung so now is the time that our

many members who enjoy gardening are invited to volunteer at church. Since the weather is variable and peoples’ schedules are so busy, we would like to try something new. You are wel-come to volunteer anytime it is convenient for you. Just bring your tools and tackle any project that you see needs attention. We have posted a “landscaping map” if you are willing to adopt a section of our property for the summer. Thanks, in advance, for your hard work beautifying our grounds.

DID WE MENTION?Beginning June 7, Sunday services will

change to our summer worship schedule times of 8:00 & 9:30 am.

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NOTE THIS

By Elaine Orness, Volunteer Coordinator

I have received several calls from people who are going to be gone throughout June, July and August who generally volunteer for Sunday services. There will be an insert in a couple of bulletins offering people to sign up to be greeters, ushers, lectors, or read the creed and prayers. If you can help in any way please let me know and it will be greatly appreciated. Also, let me know which service you prefer. If you miss the inserts, just give me a call at church at 747-6677 or at home 838-2696.

Thank you to the May Messenger assembly crew, Myrna Shockley, Mary Dey, Helen Elden-burg, Marilyn Walli, Helen and Roy Jeremiah,

Dee Phillips, Joyce Cutler, Ronni Tvedten, Martin Waidelich, Jeannie Wennes, Janet Ryden, Martha Harvie, Donna Nelson and Diane Picker-ing, and of course Jan Kincaid for her organiza-tional and mailing skills. Keeping the congrega-tion and friends informed plays an important part at St. Mark’s.

Thank you to the Perez family for another wonderful evening celebrating Cinco de Mayo. A big thank you to Patti Berg and Dick Thiel for all of their help. The decorations were delightful and the food was wonderful as usual - an evening of great fellowship.

The landscape map is in the narthex. There are a couple of people signed up for the areas they want to do. There are more areas that would be grateful for some TLC throughout the summer. Your help in keeping the grounds look-ing nice would be appreciated.

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MONTHLY MONEY TALKYTD - 2015 Operating Budget

April Giving Income Expense Budgeted Net

Thanks to your generous Easter giving, over $14,000, we have lowered our debt in the General Fund. These numbers are normal, but they still make me a little nervous. We are coming up on sum-mer vacation. Giving decreases quite a bit in the summer, but our expenses never take a vacation. A great way to keep giving while you are out of town is to give through Simply Giving. Give me a call or drop me an email, and I can set you up in five minutes. It really is that easy!

Do you belong to the Thrivent Choice program? There are many worthwhile programs you can designate your Choice Dollars to go to, including St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Talk to your Thrivent representative if you are interested in choosing St. Mark’s for your Choice Dollars.

Jane Somersfinance@stmarks-spokane.orgFinancial Secretary

General Fund

$66,292.97 $232,319.32 $250,389.32 $257,361.30 ($18,070.00)

Mortgage Fund

$7,477.00 $32,128.73 $26,361.85 $23,428.00 $5,766.88

VOLUNTEERSOpportunities to Serve

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

June 22-26, 9:00 am to Noon

Get ready for an action packed week of great crafts, Bible lessons, snacks, games, music and fun!

Registration forms are available in the narthex, or make it easy on yourself and register online at: www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/stmark-s2015 Suggested donation is $15 per child or $40 maximum per family and includes a CD, T-shirt, and help with other program costs. Donate securely online when you register, or go to www.stmarks-spokane.org/#/youth to make your donation.

Please consider volunteering before or dur-ing VBS week. There are many opportunities to work directly with the kids, as well as behind the scenes. Volunteer forms are available in the narthex and online.

If your child is 4 years old (by Aug 31, 2015) through incoming (2015-16) 6th grader, make plans for them to attend Everest VBS today! Ex-ceptions to the 4-year-old rule are made for those who volunteer. Nursery is provided for vol-unteers with infants or toddlers.

Questions? Email: stmarks-vbs@live.com or call Anne Barker: 328-4770 or the church office: 747-6677

HEY! 6th THROUGH 11th GRADERS!

Have you signed up for Leadership Training Camp yet? You aren’t going to want to miss it!

YOUR DAY WILL INCLUDE:

- fun and interactive classes about how to effec-tively facilitate a group of people so they work as a team

- information about what activities and strategies work with different age-groups of kids

- learning about ten new ice-breaker games and activities (you’ll have to play them to learn them!)

- details about the upcoming VBS week, including some time to decorate the church

- free lunch and a photo scavenger hunt all around downtown Spokane!

You’ll come away totally equipped to lead a group at VBS, serve as a counselor at Choir Camp or teach Sunday School next fall.

HERE ARE THE DETAILS:

WHEN: LEADERSHIP TRAINING CAMP will be from 9:00 am-5:00 pm on Friday, June 19. (I know! You probably want to sleep in since it’s summer vacation, but you won’t be sorry! It’s going to be a blast!)

WHO: LEADERSHIP TRAINING CAMP is open to all kids who will be entering 7th grade through 12th grade in the fall of 2015. It is required if you want to help out with VBS, St. Mark’s Choir Camp or Sunday School.

COST: It’s FREE!

PARENTS: There are ample chaperone opportuni-ties at camp! Come have fun with us!

SIGN UP: Watch your mailbox for registration ma-terials or contact the church office. Registration is due by Friday, June 12.

QUESTIONS? Bug Ann Benson (annmbbenson@gmail.com / 954-9819) or Jane Somers (jane_somers@hotmail.-com / 747-6677).

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ANNUAL ST. MARK’S CHOIR CAMPTuesday through Thursday, August 11-13

Here’s an opportunity for kids at St. Mark’s to spend three fun-filled days learning about music, playing games, taking in interesting concerts and workshops and coming away feeling GREAT about singing in Alleluia Choir! We’ll meet each day at 9:00 am and wrap up by 3:00 pm.

If your child is entering grades 1-6 next fall and would like a chance to try out Alleluia Choir (no obligation—just try it out!) this is a PERFECT activity. We’d love to have you there!

For more information or to request registra-tion materials, contact Ann Benson at 954-9819 or annmbbenson@gmail.com

LUTHERARTS 2015:CATECHISM CAVALCADE!!!

CALLING ALL FIRST THROUGH FOURTH GRADERS!! Come use your imagination and your whole body to learn more about God, the Bible and what it means to be Lutheran. We’ll use lots of different kinds of arts activities—mu-sic, drama, dance, visual art—to make it all come to life.

For eight weeks this fall, September 16 - November 4, we’ll meet on Wednesday nights from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm, share a meal together, and then dive into the Lord’s Prayer, the Ten Commandments, the Creed and the sacraments of Baptism and Communion. Come deepen your friendships at church and have a great time ex-ploring the big ideas of the Lutheran Church.

Registration information to follow. Ques-tions? Contact Ann Benson at 954-9819 or an-nmbbenson@gmail.com

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS, THANK YOU’S OFFEREDBy Jane Somers

Sunday School is finished for the year, but I want to give a shout out to the wonderful teach-ers.

We had an amazing year and it wouldn’t

have been as successful without the help of our outstanding Sunday School teachers. I’d like to thank the following teachers for their service to our kids: Ronna Heide, Elizabeth and Sara Hentschke, Robin Spedden, Anna and Ryan Ragaza-Bouraza, Katie Dull, Diana Pickering, Dee Dee and Darin Pike, Matt Ophardt, Tara and Dan Haskins, Ann Mires and Linda Smith.

I would also like to give a special thanks to Ann Benson who directs the music and comes up with the crazy puppet skits. She makes Sun-day School extra fun!

If you are interested in helping out next year please let me know, 747-6677.

SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULES READY

Family Camps at Shoshone, LutherhavenEverything from a family festival vacation at

Shoshone Mountain Retreat, Ranch Hands weekend, Father/Child weekend and even a Wild Women at the Ranch Weekend! Be sure to check out all the fun camps available at www.-Lutherhaven.com

Flathead Lutheran Bible CampFlathead Lutheran Bible Camp offers a Christ

centered camping experience for people of all ages. Camps are for 3rd-9th grades, 10th-12th grade, family camps, adult adventure trips, backpacking, rock & raft, servant trips, retreats, and more! Go to www.flbc.net for more informa-tion, or pick up a brochure in the church office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MarriagesAndrew Austin & Kaarin Praxel, May 9, 2015Kenneth Arneson & Whitney Boyer, May 16, 2015

DeathsErma Kembel

In SympathyThe family of Becky Wiser, sister of Deb Spiger at the time of her deathThe family of Erma Kembel, mother of Reggy Thomas, at the time of her death

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Saturday, June 6, 9:00 am

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8 Lakes Leg Aches bike ride

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 Presented by 

Lutheran Community Services NW 

& Group Health  

Celebrate the joy of cycling!   Join over 800 riders for one of the best cycling events in Eastern Washington,

17th annual.

All proceeds benefit the Sexual Assault Family Trauma (SAFeT) Response Cen-ter of Lutheran Community Services NW. Your support furthers our efforts to help in-dividuals and families in our community who have been victims or witnesses to sexual assault or violent crimes.

The Routes: Scenic Landscapes between Spokane, Medical Lake & Cheney. Choose from 15, 30,  45 or 75-miles. Snacks & beverages provided at rest stops.

Start/Finish: Group Health,

5615 Sunset Highway, Spokane,WAFees: $45 Ride Only           $60 Tech-Shirt Pledge Riders: Earn great prizes...the more you raise, the bigger the prize!

REGISTER NOW at 8 LAKES BIKE RIDE For more informationEmail: cmckee@lcsnw.org

Presented by Lutheran Social Services NW

THE RUN: 3 or 5 Mile Run/Walk Scenic course along the Spokane River START/FINISH: Spokane Community College 1810 N Green St.FEES: $20 without T-shirt      $25 with T-shirt(RAISE PLEDGES and earn GREAT PRIZES)

REGISTER NOW at JUNE BUG RUN For more informationEmail: cmckee@lcsnw.orgCall: (509) 343-5020

All proceeds benefit the vital programs of Lutheran Community Services NW. 

For thousands of kids who are abused and neglected every day in Spokane, life isn't much fun at all.  June Bug is about giving these suffering kids a chance to grow into the strong, healthy people they are meant to be-come.  No trauma, however violent or terrify-ing, can destroy the miracle of a child's re-siliency. 

Lutheran Community Services teaches kids about hope, and we need YOUR help.

Enjoy a leisurely walk or lively run... June Bug Fun Run

Spokane, WA

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International/National Benevolences $2200

$450 each to Tanzanian School through synod office; Our Savior’s Luther Church, Box El-der, MT

$400 to Lutheran World Relief$250 each to Heifer International, Lutheran Assn.

of Missionaries and Pilots U.S.$200 each to Friends of Mwangaza Inc., Stubbs

Mission in Tanzania

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church $2200For special needs

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GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL PLANSSam Bloom Joel E Ferris Montana State UniversityTim Bromme Joel E Ferris Western Washington UniversityNathan Boucher Shadle Park Spokane Community CollegeAnna Budke Lewis & Clark Washington State UniversityJoseph Dix Lewis & Clark University of ArizonaJames Fisher III Joel E Ferris Washington State UniversityEllie Girsberger Joel E Ferris Spokane Falls Comm. CollegeCaroline Karschney Joel E Ferris Whitman CollegeHannah Kraby Lewis & Clark University of AlabamaKirsten Moss Lewis & Clark Working in SeattleOlivia Payne Lewis & Clark Community Service in PeruAmelia Perez Rogers High School Spokane Community College

GRADUATE UNIVERSITY DEGREEPaul Boehnke Spokane Community College NursingLauren Bray Washington State University NursingMatt Bray Whitworth University Health SciencesElizabeth Connelly Santa Clara University Theatre/BiologySayra Engh University of Washington Anthropology/World HealthVictoria Karschney Whitman College MusicLisa Moss Spokane Community College EchocardiographyIlsa Payne Eastern Washington Univ. Spanish & Art/ESLSavannah Phelan Pacific Lutheran College Anthropology & ReligionAustan John Pierce Univ. of Texas at Arlington Public Relations & Advertising

POST-GRADUATE UNIVERSITYElizabeth Payne Tofte Univ. of Edinburgh/Scotland Ph.D Landscape Architecture

The above list is printed from information that has been submitted to St. Mark's.

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH GRADUATES

WHERE DO FUNDS FROM THE FALL BAZAAR GO?

Local Benevolences $2200

$250 each to Dining at All Saints’ Lutheran, Women’s & Children’s Free Restaurant, St Ann’s Neighborhood Lunch Program

$700 to SPEAR Program$200 each to Teen Challenge, Cup of Cool Water$150 to Spokane Food Bank$100 each to Book Parlor, Transitions

Submitted by Patti Berg

LENTEN GIVE UP TO GIVE BOXES

Congratulations St. Mark’s! We were hoping to beat the amount we received last year, and you came through. We collected $1,026 which allows the Social Ministry Committee to commit to support seven children in the Bite2Go pro-gram starting in September. Thank you.

ST. MARKS’ FEEDS AND CLOTHES PEOPLE

Summer Food Drive: As always, you may leave protein and non-perishable food items in the baskets in the narthex. And some of the food items that are always needed are coffee, sugar, powdered creamers, salt & pepper.

June: Sunscreen (liquid or sticks), flip flops, beach towels, new underwear.

July: Sleeping bags, sack lunch items, i.e. peanut butter, tuna, apples, gift cards for grocery stores.

August: Garden produce (any quantity), back to school clothes, new underwear

Summer Clothing Drive: Gently used kids clothes are always welcome; as you know, kids grow out of their clothes quickly!

ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN SOUP SUPPER

All Saints Lutheran Church not only is a community center now, they serve soup suppers every Tuesday night, and St. Mark’s helps on the fourth Tuesday of the month. This ministry serves low-income downtown and Browne’s Ad-dition residents and homeless people. Opportu-nities throughout the summer are Tuesday, June

23, July 28, August 25. Call Steve Nash at 536-4136 if you are able to help.

CROSSWALK

St. Mark’s provides the food and volunteer cooks for Crosswalk on the fourth Thursday of each month throughout the summer. Watch for sign-up sheets in church if you are able to con-tribute food for this meal. Crosswalk is a Volun-teers of America program serving street kids downtown.

DINING WITH DIGNITY

Helping hands are needed to serve breakfast throughout the summer months. Dining with Dignity also needs people to help in other areas. Email Deidre Jacobson at healingpen@com-cast.net to learn about opportunities to help homeless and low-income downtown residents.

If you can’t volunteer, please consider donat-ing gently used men’s and women’s clothing for the clothing closet at Shalom, part of the ministry of Central United Methodist Church.

SOCIAL MINISTRY COMMITTEE

Do you want to get involved in social out-reach program at St. Mark’s but don’t know where to start? Join us at our next meeting on August 9, 2015 at 9:30 am in the fellowship hall. All are welcome.

BITE2GO PROGRAM

Over 30 people offered to support a child at Franklin Elementary for a year with a food kit that will be put in the child’s backpack every Friday afternoon. Our St. Mark’s members were pre-sented with a challenge and came through!

Franklin Elementary has several children that qualify for the free or reduced lunch program so

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SOCIAL MINISTRYOpportunities to Serve

St. Mark’s has paired up with Second Harvest to help out. The shelf-stable food won’t feed them the whole weekend, but it will help them with some of their hunger pangs, and maybe some-one else in their family as well.

Something for everyone to think about as well: Franklin Elementary would like to have some one-on-one time for the children to help with reading or language skills. Many of the children come from other countries and have more struggles than lack of food. If you think this is an opportunity that you can’t pass by, please contact Patti Berg at 443-9170, and she will get you in touch with the coordinator of this program.

Thanks for all you do, St. Mark’s.

SPEAR

East Central Neighborhood Children’s Program

NOTES FROM SPEAR:

• A playspace has been created with donated fencing. Four memorial trees have also been planted. The garden is growing.

• Plans for summer activities are underway, in-cluding weekly swimming at the pool, and camp at Lutherhaven .

• Kids are fed six meals a week and food is sent home to families, so donations of breakfast and lunch foods and fruit are welcome.

• Donated household sundries and personal care items can always be used.

• SPEAR is set up to accept tax-deductible finan-cial gifts of all sizes, including securities.

• Support from Thrivent and the Spokane Region-al Health District helps with neighborhood cleanup efforts.

• To donate, find the SPEAR box in the narthex. For information or to volunteer contact Claudia Holtz, (509) 244-2479 or choltz.spear@gmail.com.

NOTE: Group schedules vary during the sum-mer months. Check the details for individual groups below.

EAT, PRAY, LAUGH First Tuesday, June 2, 7:00 pmQuestions: Pastor Kate, 747-6677

All women of the congregation are invited to this women's support group for wine and snacks along with conversation, laughter, and prayer. At the end of the evening Pastor Kate shares some faith reflections around one of the spiritual disciplines. This group will not meet in July or August, but will re-sume meeting in the fall. Be sure to watch your Sun-day Bulletin and September newsletter for meeting dates.

SATURDAY EVENING POTLUCKFirst Saturday, June 6, 6:30 pm

On the first Saturday of the month you are wel-come to join us for a potluck immediately following the 5:30 service. Bring your favorite dish (serving 8-10 people) and join this fun group for eating and socializ-ing!

GO DEEPER TODAYSecond Tuesday, June 9, 10:30 amQuestions: Pastor Kate, 747-6677

This women’s group meets for a Bible-based conversation with Pastor Kate to study the Scripture texts for the following Sunday. Join us for stimulating discussions! This group will not meet in July or Au-gust, but will resume meetings in the fall.

SUNRISE SAINTS and SINNERS Second & Fourth Wednesday, June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22, 6:30-8:00 am Questions: Tim Hansen, 703-2485

For men old enough to know better!  They use The Lutheran Handbook as their study book. Lots of laughs, good discussion and breakfast at The Chalet.  Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 am - 8:00 am. This group will continue to meet during June and July, but will not meet in August.

WALKING CIRCLESecond Friday, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, 9:30 am

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FAITH & FELLOWSHIP GROUPS

GROUPS continued from page 11carpool to the Centennial Trail in Kendall Yards. Lunch will be at The Yard. The group will meet at the church at 11:00 am on Friday, July 10 and carpool to Arbor Crest Winery. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy one of several beautiful outdoor areas. August 14th will bring a walk to Manito Gardens with lunch to follow at the Park Bench.

THEOLOGY ON TAPMonday, June 15, 7:30 pm (Days vary in summer.)

If you are 30 years or younger you are welcome to join this group at Two Seven Public House in Lin-coln Heights. One of the pastors will lead the discus-sion and buy a few appetizers to share.

STITCHIN’ SISTERSThird Wednesday, June 17, 2:00 – 4:00 pmQuestions: Pastor Kate, 747-6677

This is a very relaxed gathering in the Parish House (behind the church) each month. Along with conversation and all kinds of needlework, we con-clude with a devotional meditation led by Pastor Kate. If you quilt, crochet, knit, cross-stitch, do any oth-er kind of handwork, or just like to sit and visit, you would be most welcome to join this group. This group will not meet during the summer months, but will resume meetings in September.

BOOK GROUPLast Wednesday, June 24, 7:00 am

St. Mark’s Book Group will meet at Forza Coffee in Lincoln Heights to discuss the Pulitzer Prize win-ning novel, “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr. We plan to continue meeting through the summer on the last Wednesday of the month so watch the Sunday bulletin for the selected books. All book lovers are welcome to join us for any meeting.

*****ST. MARK’S MEN’S GROUPSecond Tuesday

This group will resume meetings in September. Meet-ing each month on the second Tuesday at 7:30 pm with various speakers and topics in the Parish House. All men are welcome.

DIAKONIA GUILDSecond Tuesday

Diakonia is an auxiliary of Lutheran Community Ser-vices. The members meet monthly at various locations with a speaker from LCS. This group will resume meetings in September.

RUTH CIRCLESecond Thursday

A women’s group alternating Bible studies and pro-grams. All women are welcome to join this group! Meet-ings will resume in September. Watch the newsletter and bulletins for dates and times.

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SUMMER SUNDAY WORSHIP TIME CHANGE 8:00 & 9:30 amJune, July, August