Recently, I heard a sermon where the preacher was sharing a story about how a young adult had noted in her work that she had seen God in many places, but mostly “in the disappearing space between people.” It got me thinking about a church word that we use from time to time around here. The word incarnation or incarnation speaks of God in the Flesh. Specifically, we confess in the Nicene Creed that Jesus “was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human.” It means that God has taken on flesh.

I wonder if we are shying away from the flesh too much these days. Part of what the incarnation means to me is that God is found in human contact. There is a lot of conversation these days about how much time our culture spends with technology these days. Katie and I have become aware that when we are with one another, we often get sidetracked by our phones, by our iPad, by our computers. I who have a difficult time with multitasking am the worst at this. Oh, I am sure that God can be present in and through those devices. But it is not promised in quite the same way as God being truly present when the space between people begins to disappear.

The times I am with one of my children at the Pediatricians office they ask how many hours a day are spent playing video games, watching television using social media. The recommendation is no more than 2 hours a day. I am not sure where they come up with that number but we are all aware that our children are connecting more through social media and less through face to face contact. Is this a problem? I suppose time will tell. But what I do believe is that there is something important about the incarnational work that we have as Christians.

Ministry works best when there are fewer things between us and the other person: fewer devices, fewer distractions, and fewer interruptions. Oh yes, God can be present wherever God chooses to be present. But church and other places we can come face to face with one another is a different interaction, it is God in the flesh.

I took heart the other day when I heard one of my friends talk about how her twenty something son gets together with friends and they all put their phones in the middle. The first person to use their phone whether for texting, checking the web, or taking a phone call gets to pay the bill. Don’t get me wrong, I love the advantages of technology as much as anyone. But a face to face action with my neighbor, family, and friends still brings something different to the table. There is so much to distract that I wonder how many times we miss God in our neighbor because of the various kinds of distance technology brings.

So some questions and some challenges. What if we left our cell phones at home on Sunday morning? If you are not on call for something, how much will you miss until you get home? Can we take a technology Sabbath for a few hours with your children on Sunday or another day and replace that time with face to face time? Can we give up the efficient from time to time for the sake of experiencing God in the flesh in our neighbor or in the then “disappearing space” between you and another.

It is in you that I see God,

Pastor Eric

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Spokane, WA June, 2014 VOL. 2014, NO. 6

From the pastor...

Messenger

FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP GROUPS

Eat, Pray, Laugh First Tuesday June 3, 7:00 pm All women of the congregation are invited for conversation, laughter, and refreshments in the Parish House. At the end of the evening Pastor Kate leads some faith reflections around one of the spiritual disciplines and some prayer concerns. This group will not meet in July or August but will resume in the fall. Please watch your Sunday Bulletins and September newsletter for dates and times.

Sunrise Saints & Sinners First & Third Thursdays 6:30 am

June 5, June 19, July 3 & July 17This group will meet during the summer months of June and July. For men old enough to know better. Meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at The Chalet restaurant, 30th & Grand, from 6:30 am – 8:00 am. The group discusses the topic of the day varying from matters for men to scripture. Come join us! Questions? Contact Tim Hansen, 703-2485 or timchansen@comcast.net.

Theology on Tap Days Vary In Summer 7:30 pm

Thursday, June 5, Tuesday, July 15 & Tuesday, August 12If you are 30 years or younger you are welcome to join this group at Two Seven Public House in Lincoln Heights. One of the pastors will lead the discussion and buy a few appetizers to share.

Saturday Evening Potluck First Saturdays 6:30 pm

June 7, July 5 & August 2On the first Saturday of the month through the summer, 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 socializing!

Go Deeper Today Second Tuesday June 10, 10:30 amThis women’s group studies the Scripture texts for the following Sunday with Pastor Kate. Join us in the conference room for stimulating discussions. This group will not meet in July and August but will resume meetings in September.

Walking Circle Second Fridays 10:00 am

June 13, July 11 & August 8This group will meet at the church at 10:00 am on Friday, June 13, and carpool to Browne’s Addition for a walk. Lunch will be at the Elk Restaurant at 11:30 am. In July the group will meet at the church at 10:00 am to carpool to Arbor Crest Winery and walk the beautiful grounds and gardens. Bring a sack lunch. In August the ladies will meet at 10:00 am to walk to Manito Park and Duncan Gardens. Lunch will be at the Park Bench. All women are welcome!\

Book Group Last Wednesdays 7:00 am

June 25, July 30 & August 27St. Mark’s Book Group will continue to meet this summer on the last Wednesday of each month at 7:00 am at Forza Coffee in Lincoln Heights. We have chosen some great novels to discuss. Here’s the schedule:

June 25: “The Burgess Boys” by Elizabeth Strout July 30: “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry” by Rachel Joyce August 27: “Songs of Willow Frost” by Jamie Ford

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More FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP GROUPS

Diakonia Guild Second Thursday SeptemberDiakonia is an auxiliary of Lutheran Community Services. The members meet monthly from September to May with a speaker from LCS. Meetings will resume in September.

Men’s Group Second Tuesday SeptemberThis group will resume meetings in September. Meeting each month on the second Tuesday at 7:30 pm with various speakers and topics in the Parish House. All men are welcome.

Stitchin’ Sisters Third Wednesday SeptemberAlong with conversation and all kinds of needlework being done, Pastor Kate concludes with a devotional meditation continuing the theme with gardening images of cultivating faith. If you quilt, crochet, knit, cross-stitch, do any other kind of handwork, or just like to sit and visit, you would be most welcome to join this group, in the Parish House. This group will not meet in June, July or August but will resume meetings in September.

Ruth Circle Second Thursday SeptemberA women’s group alternating Bible studies and programs. All women are welcome to join this group! Meetings will resume in September. Watch the newsletter and bulletins for dates and times.

Parents of Infants SeptemberWatch your Sunday Bulletin for meeting dates and times when this group resumes in the fall.

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MONTHLY MONEY TALK

YTD - 2014 Operating Budget YTD - 2014 Operating Budget YTD - 2014 Operating Budget YTD - 2014 Operating BudgetApril Giving Income Expense Budgeted Net

General Fund $62,636.51 $62,636.51 $212,660.45 $243,752.29 $249,182.77 $(31,091.84)

Mortgage Fund $8,795.43 $8,795.43 $32,204.02 $23,428.00 $23,428.00 $8,775.02

We usually make up a lot of ground with your generous giving at Easter. Even though you gave an extra $12,000 for Easter, we did not get a lot of money on the other Sundays. This is alarming because we have never been this far in debt after Easter.

The other scary thing is that we are heading toward summer when attendance and giving drop drastically. If you want to ensure that your gift gets to us, even when you are enjoying your summer adventures, we have two great ways to make that happen. Simply Giving withdraws money directly from your checking or savings account. Clover Donations charges your credit card each month. E-mail me at the address below or call during usual business hours and I can get you set up in five minutes.

Jane SomersFinancial Secretary747-6677finance@stmarks-spokane.org

UPCOMING EVENTS

June Bug Fun Run!

June Bug Fun Run presented by Lutheran Community Services, Saturday June 7, 9:00 am. Register now at http://www.lcsnw.org/junebugrun/ Let’s run together!

Pentecost at St. Mark’sAs is our tradition at St. Mark’s, be sure to wear read on Pentecost Sunday, June 8.

Social MinistryThe Social Ministry Group will meet on Sunday, June 8, at 10:30 am, after the late service in the church library on the balcony above the fellowship hall.

Church CouncilSt. Mark’s Church Council will meet on Monday, June 9, at 7:00 pm in the conference room.

Office ClosureThe St. Mark’s Church Office will be closed on Wednesday June 11, for an all day staff planning meeting.

St. Mark’s Annual Congregational meeting will be on Sunday, June 22, after the late service.!Calling all St. Mark's Bicycle Riders: 8 Lakes Bike RideIt's that time of year again and we hope you will participate under the name of St. Mark's. The ride is Saturday, August 2, at the same Group Health location. Please sign up at www.lcsnw.org/8LakesRide. Let's improve our numbers from last year! Any questions, contact Christie McKee at Lutheran Community Services 509-343-5020 or Patti Berg at 443-9170. See Page 10 for more information about the ride and a cool St. Mark’s cycling jersey.

Adult ForumAdult Forums have concluded for the season. Please watch your newsletters and Sunday Bulletins for the next Adult Forum series.

THRIVENT MEMBERS - SAVE THE DATE. Thursday, July 10 is Thrivent member day at Spokane Indians Baseball. Watch for details in Sunday bulletins.

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5th Annual St. Mark’s Choir CampTuesday through Thursday, August 19-21

Here’s an opportunity for kids at St. Mark’s to spend 3 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 registration materials, contact Ann Benson at 954-9819 or annmbbenson@gmail.com

LutherArts is back this fall with “KING’S LEAGUE”CALLING ALL FIRST THROUGH FOURTH GRADERS! For eight weeks in the fall we’ll once again meet on Wednesday nights from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm, share a meal together and then join in lots of different kinds of arts activities—music, drama, visual art—to learn all about the people who hung out with Jesus. (Who were these disciples? What about all these different Mary’s?)

Come use your imagination and your whole body to learn more about God, the Bible and what it means to be Lutheran. We had a full group of 40+ kids last fall and they had a blast, made new friends and learned a TON. You won’t want to miss this! Registration information to follow. Questions? Contact Ann Benson at 954-9819 or annmbbenson@gmail.com

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 or one that was meaningful 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 request a copy.

Let’s Put Names with Faces!We have begun preparations for our new church directory. Pictures will be taken by Lifetouch Photography. We know how important portraits are to you and your family—and we are pleased to be able to provide this service and have a helpful picture directory as well. There is no obligation or pressure to buy—guaranteed by Lifetouch. We are setting this up to be very easy by having photographers at St. Mark’s in August, October and November! This gives everyone the flexibility they need to have their pictures taken. We’ll make it so simple you will even be able to schedule your appointment online at your convenience, if you like! View all the appointment dates and times, schedule your session and make changes, if necessary through our Web site when the time comes. Although we do not have scheduling set up online yet, please keep August 25, 26 & 27, October 23, 24 & 25, and November 24 & 25 in mind for your pictures.

Parking Lot UpdateFour bids were received for construction of the new parking lot addition and rehabilitation of the old lot have been received. The low bid is below our project estimate, and award is being made to Environment West Landscape Services. Construction should start the week of June 16 and take about eight weeks to complete.

Lutheran Community Services Foster Care ProgramsTherapeutic Foster Care Program for Refugee Youth. LCS is still looking for more respite care foster parents. On top of providing support services, refugee youth will need a family that understands cultural diversity, will be willing to help introduce them to a new culture, and help prepare them to become independent adults. For more information contact Ashley Sorensen at (509)343-5042 or asorensen@lcsnw.org. You can also find more information about these programs at http://www.lcsnw.org/spokane/fostercare.html.

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HEY! 6th through 11th graders!Have you signed up for Leadership Training Camp yet? You aren’t going to want to miss it! Spend your first day of Summer vacation with us!

Your day will include:- fun and interactive classes about how to effectively 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 10 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 13. (I know! It’s your

first day of 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 2014. 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 opportunities at camp! Come have fun with us! SIGN UP: Watch your mailbox for registration materials or contact the church office. Registration is due by

Wednesday, June 11.

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

Summer Camp InformationBrochures for Lutherhaven, Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp, and Holden are available in the church office.

Summer Family Camps at Shoshone Base Camp and 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 information, or pick up a brochure in the church office.

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Music&at&Central&Presents

LOVE/HATEREALLY PASSIONATE RECITAL BY

ANN BENSON, MEZZO SOPRANO AND ERIC MOE, TRUMPET

WITH MAC MERCHANT, PIANO

A wide-ranging flight through varied and engaging repertoire from the recital hall to theopera house. Featuring a new setting of Henry David Thoreau poems by American composerFrancine Trester, as well as, some well-loved

favorites by Bach, Enesco, Saint-Saens, and Bizet.

SUNDAY, JUNE 8 AT 2:00 PMCentral Lutheran Church

512 S Bernard(509) 624-6233

Free Will Offering — Childcare Provided

JUNE 2014

SAINT MARK'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

Youth News

Questions about Youth Pro-grams at St. Marks? Call Susan Hagen 747-6677 Church 220-7250 Cell phone Or by email at youth@stmarks-spokane.org

YOUTH ON A MISSION JUNE 29-JULY 3

JUNIOR HIGH MISSION TRIP Nez Perce Reservation

Lapwai, ID

Ten of our Junior High youth are head-ing to Lapwai to assist community members by doing work projects,

working at senior centers and food banks, and a Kids Club for local

children. Meeting people & learning about the Nez Perce culture will be

part of the adventure.

July 23-July 27

S.M.A.S.H. SUMMER ROAD TRIP

2014!

Our Senior High youth are hitting the road for fellowship, service & fun!

Camping in Chelan, a work project in Leavenworth, serving the homeless on Seattle’s Capitol Hill then on to Ocean

Shores for two days at the beach. Look for the St. Mark’s van on the

roads of Washington in July!

Support  St.  Mark’s  Jr.  High  Youth  &  their  summer  mission!

CAR WASH while you worship

June 8

Your  donations  will  help  them… serve others ♥  seek  Jesus  ♥  leave  town  ♥  love  freely ♥  grow  together  ♥  make  memories  ♥  find  meaning

ELCA National Youth Gathering Detroit, MI

July 15-19, 2015

It’s  not  too  early  to  start  thinking  about  it!  We  will  be registering in September. More information can be found

on the Youth Board. Questions? Talk to Susan!

Hey 6th-11th Graders!

Leadership Training Camp

Friday, June 13

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Don’t miss it! Get ready to help us with VBS,

Sunday School and more!

For more information, look for the main article in this Messenger

and contact Ann Benson at 954-9819.

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Calendar of Youth Events

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 2014 Graduates GRADUATE High School Plans Robert Boucher Shadle Park Metal Working Katelynn Dobson Lewis & Clark Washington State University Sydney Doneen Lewis & Clark University of Puget Sound Naomi Dull Joel E. Ferris Whitworth University Karsten Eckert Lewis & Clark University of Washington Siobhan Flanagan Lewis & Clark Pacific Lutheran University Curtis Graham Joel E. Ferris Spokane Falls Community College Jacob Hagen Lewis & Clark Seattle University Hailee McKenzie Lewis & Clark Spokane Falls Community College Grace Rudy Freeman University of Washington Sarah Solheim Joel E. Ferris Washington State University Katie Vold Freeman University of Puget Sound GRADUATE UNIVERSITY Degree Katherine Boehnke Eastern Washington University History Christian Klammer Gonzaga University BA Accounting Nicole I. Lang University of California Berkeley BA Anthropology Gina Myers Culinary Institute of America Culinary Arts Hannah Myers Middlebury College Political Science/Chinese/Arabic Andrew Nelson Pacific Lutheran University BA Psychology Jeannie Nelson Eastern Washington University BS Biology Alex Nanni University of Washington BS Aquatic & Fisheries Sciences Kevin Polito Whitworth University BA Organizational Management Michael Viveiros Manchester University BSc Psychology

POST GRADUATE UNIVERSITY Degree Stephanie Lanam Walden University Masters Clinical Research Admin Briana Wenke Washington State University Dr. of Pharmacy The above list is printed from information that has been submitted to St. Mark's.

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Beginning in June, Sunday services will change to our summer worship schedule times of 8:00 & 9:30 am.

ST. MARK’S SOCIAL MINISTRY

Lenten Give Up to Give The “Give up to give” campaign raised $1301.15 for Lutheran World Relief! All those skipped lattes and treats add up. Thank you for your generosity St. Mark’s!

St. Mark’s Feeds and Clothes PeopleOur food and clothing collections during the summer will focus on kids! St. Mark’s Clothes People will emphasize kids clothing and gear for back to school and for SPEAR Summer Programs at city pools and Lutherhaven. School is out and many kids rely on meals provided during the school year by the district’s free/reduced breakfast program. St. Mark’s Feeds People will try to replace some of the nutrition with protein, garden produce (fruits and vegetables) and healthy kid friendly foods. While “Garden Produce” is the August Food of the Month, we encourage you to donate excess produce that does not require refrigeration throughout the summer and early fall. Please leave your donations in the St. Mark’s Feeds/Clothes People Boxes in the narthex.

o June Food Drive: Protein for Second Harvest Food Bank – peanut butter, canned meat and fisho June Clothing Drive: Kids swimsuits, sunscreen, beach towels and flip flops for SPEAR Summer

Programo July Food Drive: Sack lunch items such as individual bags of crackers, granola bars and juice boxes for

SPEAR Summer Lunch Programo July Clothing Drive: Sleeping bags and duffel bags (sports style/zippered) for SPEAR children

attending Shoshone Base Camp in Augusto August Food Drive: Garden produce – fruits and vegetables o August Clothing Drive: Back to school clothes for kids and teens aged four to 17 years old, for the

UGM Women and Children’s shelter, SPEAR and other facilities serving low-income and homeless kids

Social Ministry Opportunities to Serve Others in the CommunityCrosswalkSt. Mark’s provides the food and volunteer cooks for Crosswalk on the fourth Thursday of each month. Crosswalk is a downtown emergency shelter for teens, dedicated to breaking the cycle of youth homelessness. During the summer months, these dates will be June 26, July 24 and August 28. Watch for the sign-up sheets in church!

All Saint’s Lutheran Soup DinnerAll Saint’s Lutheran Church serves a Soup Supper for low income Browne’s Addition residents and homeless people every Tuesday night and St. Mark’s helps on the fourth Tuesday of the month. During the summer months, these dates are June 24, July 22 and August 26. Call Steve Nash at 536-4136 if you’d like to volunteer.

Neighborhood Sunday Dinner at St. Ann’s Catholic ChurchA hot nutritious meal is served every Sunday afternoon at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. St. Ann’s is located in the East Central neighborhood which is one of the lowest income areas in Spokane. Our diners are people from the neighborhood and homeless folks. This is the only free meal that is available on Sundays in Spokane. Volunteers from St. Mark’s are needed on July 20. Call Kathy Hammonds at 990-0167 if you would like to help.

Social Ministry CommitteeThe St. Mark’s Social Ministry Committee meets monthly to coordinate social outreach activities on a local, national and international level. The next meeting is Sunday, June 8, at 10:30 am (after late service). The meeting is held in the church library. Watch the bulletin for July and August meeting dates!

SPEARThank you for all your support for the kids and families of SPEAR, the East Central neighborhood children’s ministry. There are many ways to support the SPEAR program including a car wash on June 28 at the wash across from Fred Meyer, a yard sale at Bethlehem Lutheran on July 26, a quilt raffle, and donations. The SPEAR Development Committee is in the planning stages of a building and playground project. For more information on how you can help contact Claudia Holtz at 244-2479 or choltz.spear@gmail.com

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VOLUNTEERS

Landscape Help!This summer on the first Saturday of each month, from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon, we will meet to work to keep our property looking friendly and inviting. There are jobs to fit everyone’s physical ability and plenty of fun fellowship to be enjoyed, not to mention tasty snacks to be eaten. Training is always provided for those who want it. You can stay for as little or as long as you have available. Plan to join us at least once this summer and feel the warmth of knowing you helped make St. Mark’s beautiful!

The ‘landscape map’ is posted on the bulletin board near the kitchen for those who are looking for a ‘place of their own’ to tend. Please sign up for the area you would like to take care of this summer (yes, you can sign up with your friends and make a day of it!).

Gracias to the Perez family (Aurora, Alex, Amelia and Angelica) for the wonderful Cinco de Mayo celebration! The food was delicious, the crowd was amazing and learning to play Lotoria was fun. Thank you to Neal Buckaloo and grandson Zach Becker for helping with the decorations and Dick Thiel, Patti Berg, and the whole Heide family for the serving help and to the wonderful people who stayed after the event to help clean up (I apologize! I was too tired to remember to write down the names …. You know who you are and I consider you my special angels!) Thank you for a very successful fellowship event!

Thank you to the May Messenger assembly crew: Helen and Roy Jeremiah, Ronni Tvedten, Bill Thordarson, Del Schueneman, Don Donaldson, Donna Nelson, Mary Dey, Patti Berg, Diana Pickering and Marilyn Walli. Your dedication to keeping our congregation informed is greatly appreciated. Again, I thank Marilyn and Diana for preparing the envelopes for counting and delivery and to Patti Berg for delivering it all to the BMEU. Bless each of you! Before everyone heads to ‘the lake’ this summer I want to thank each of our volunteers for the time and effort you each gave during services, during clean up days, during fellowship events, during Messenger assembly events, during the week when servicing pews and during those long winter days when I called and you answered. Thank you! You are greatly appreciated.

Don’t forget, we need volunteers all summer, too!

Please use your hands to do God’s work.

Blessings,Kris Hendron, Volunteer Coordinator

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Announcements

BaptizedApril 4, 2014: Ava Eileen Michels, daughter of Kevin & Patricia MIchelsApril 19, 2014: Miley Marie Kammer-DayMay 11, 2014: Arianna Belle Yancey, daughter of Matthew & Regina Yancey, granddaughter of Rod & Mary Thompson

In SympathyThe family of Kelly Houger, son of Judy Hoseid, at the time of his deathThe family of Scott Lanes, son of Dorothy Lanes, at the time of his deathThe family of Mavis Elaine Collins, mother of Nancy Collins, at the time of her death

8 Lakes Leg AchesA scenic ride with a touch of the burn! Saturday, August 2, 2014. Celebrate the joy of cycling! Choose from 4 routes –there’s a leisurely 15-mile and 30-mile ride or more challenging 45-mile and 75-mile treks. There’s a ride for all levels of ability! Entry fees: Ride only $45, Wick T-Shirt $60, Long sleeve designer jersey and wick t-shirt $200, long sleeve designer jersey, wick t-shirt and vest $300. Great prizes for pledge riders! All rides will start and finish at Group Health Corporate Office, 5615 W. Sunset Hwy. All proceeds from this event benefit the SAFeT Response Center of Lutheran Community Services Northwest. Register now at lcsnw.org/8lakesride. For questions contact Christie McKee at 343-5020.

St. Mark’s Cycling Jerseys Available until May 31!Do you like to bicycle? If so, you should check out this custom designed St. Mark’s cycling jersey! This specially-designed jersey features:

*AIRSURF moisture-wicking performance fabric.*Full-length hidden front zipper.*Three rear cargo pockets and one zipper storage pocket.*Reflective elements for improved rider visibility.*Choose “Sport Cut” (looser fit) or “Race Cut” (tighter fit).

Cost of this jersey is $69 plus tax and shipping. (This is not a fundraiser for any St. Mark’s group.)

To order, click on this link: http://shop.jakroo.com/storefront/St-Marks-Lutheran-Church or go to the St. Mark’s website to find the link. Orders must be taken by May 31. Delivery to your home is June 21.

Many of us are ordering a jersey to wear in the “8 Lakes Leg Aches” bike ride sponsored by Lutheran Community Services Northwest on August 2. This custom jersey would look great on any ride and “proudly” (though humbly) identify you with St. Mark’s! If you have any questions, please email Tim Hansen at timchansen@comcast.net. 10! St. Mark’s Lutheran Church

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SAVE THE DATES!

June 16-20, 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/stmarks2014 .Suggested donation is $15 per child or $40 maximum per family and includes a CD, t-shirt, and helps with other program costs. Donate securely online when you register!

Please consider volunteering before or during 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, 2014*) through incoming (2014-15) 6th grader make plans for them to attend Wild Animal VBS today!

*Exceptions to the 4 year old rule made for those who volunteer. Nursery provided for volunteers with infants, toddlers.

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

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St. Mark's SummerWorship Times

Saturday, 5:30 pm Sunday, 8:00 & 9:30 am

Nursery available for all servicesOffice Hours

June - August, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Sunday Services8:00 am and 9:30 am

Saturday Evening Services5:30 pm

Nursery Provided All Services

Office HoursMonday-Thursday

9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 - 3:00 pmFriday

9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

MESSENGER

Published monthly September-Juneby St. Mark’s Lutheran Church

Submissions Due bythe 15th of Month Prior to

PublicationNewsletter Editor:

Hulda Bridgeman - 509-465-9591info@huldabridgeman.com

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH316 E 24th AvenueSpokane, WA 99203

Phone: 509-747-6677Fax: 509-458-2757

EMAIL: office@stmarks-spokane.orgWEB-SITE: WWW.STMARKS-SPOKANE.ORG

Pastors: Eric Dull, Richard Finch, Kate LePard

Please note that this will be the last issue of the Messenger for the summer. We will resume publication in September with a new

Newsletter Editor, Hulda Bridgeman.The deadline for the September Messenger is August 5. Please note

this is an early deadline because of summer schedules.Subsequent deadlines will be the usual 15th of the month.