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100th Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Day Event at St. Mark's (2/16/2010)
This event was very attended and supported by the local community, and we received about $1220 in gross proceeds, resulting in giving to Coastal Harvest Food Bank Distribution Center and Haiti Relief checks totaling over $1000. We served over 1000 pancakes, ham, applesauce, and beverages to our friends in Montesano, including our Bishop Greg Rickel. Thanks to all who helped, and everyone who came and enjoyed themselves and contributed to this successful event. Detailed event information and pictures are found here.
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2010 Events
Annual Church Picnic at the Averys' (8/29/2010)
Our worship service at 10am at St. Mark’s included Sarah Monroe (our hopeful postulant) giving a great sermon, followed by a picnic at Lee and Joyce Avery’s house on the Oaksridge Golf Course. Again, the weather was cool, so the event was in their garage! Plenty of food, 26 people attended and it was a wonderful time to visit our friends. Four from St. Luke, Elma also were able to attend. And, we sent off our seminarian Sarah Monroe to Episcopal Divinity School near
Annual Rummage Sale at St. Mark's (8/7/2010)
It was a grand event, and very successful again! We raised over $930 to use in our local outreach program, and provided a lot of merchandise to our local community for really low prices. The money raised was given equally to the Union Gospel Mission in Aberdeen and Coastal Harvest Regional Food Distribution Center. Thanks for everyone who worked to make this one of our best sales ever. A few pictures from the event are here.
Total Common Ministry Retreat at St. Christopher's, Westport (5/14-15/2010)
St. Mark’s 100th Anniversary Celebration at St. Mark’s (4/25/2010)
Church Annual Meeting at St. Mark's (2/21/2010)
The meeting was held following the Sunday morning Holy Communion/Healing Prayers service, in the Parish Hall. Attending were: Rev. Lorraine Dierick, Rev. Bonnie Campbell, John Tennefoss-Senior Warden, Jim Campbell-Junior Warden/Treasurer, Natalea Brumfield, Rev. Dorothy McMeekin, Chris Boardman, Brad & Yo Creamer, Mary Venske, Wanda Wahl, Corby & Kevin Varness, and Sarah Monroe.
Jim Campbell led the meeting, which included a written reports package on the many activities of the church in 2009, the 2010 budget plan along with the 2009 budget actuals, and the 2009 year end funds summary. Also provided was a summary of potential costs for a congregation like ours if we had to pay for either a part time priest or supply priest, showing how much positive impact being a TCM style congregation has on our ability to do ministry which requires funding (like outreach).
Two new members were elected to Bishop Committee--Natalea Brumfield and Kevin Varness. The rest agreed to continue serving. The reps for the Convention will be the same as in 2009--John Tennefoss and Martha Krug.
We discussed possible projects for building improvements for this year: wireless microphones, a concrete pad for the handicap access parking space, cleaning and refinishing the back wall of the worship space, a handrail for the sidewalk leading to the church, and new letters for the reader board.
Presented was the idea of Sarah Monroe's discernment for ordination through seminary, and our church's unique opportunity and responsibility to support her in this calling.
Last, we discussed the upcoming 100th anniversary celebration on April 25th, and the plans so far. It was agreed that all would be working on this to make it a special and great event for everyone involved.
It was a grand event, and very successful again! We raised over $930 to use in our local outreach program, and provided a lot of merchandise to our local community for really low prices. The money raised was given equally to the Union Gospel Mission in Aberdeen and Coastal Harvest Regional Food Distribution Center. Thanks for everyone who worked to make this one of our best sales ever. A few pictures from the event are here.
Montesano Ecumenical Childrens' Bible Camp at St. Mark's (7/12-16/2010)
It was a wonderful 5 day program for local Montesano kids, preschool through 6th grade, sponsored by the Montesano Ministerial Group. There were in excess of 170 kids this year, largest camp ever. St. Mark's hosted the preschoolers again, about 30 signed up and 20 or so each day of the event. Corby and
Graduation and Other Events with St. Mark's (6/11-13/2010)
A wonderful graduation weekend and other events for St. Mark's. Sarah Monroe's graduation from Evergreen College on Friday and celebration at a local restaurant, an emotional funeral for Canon Carl Knirk on Saturday at St. Mark's Cathedral in Seattle, a beautiful St. Mark's worship service with an inspiring sermon from Corby Varness on Sunday morning, and more celebrating with Sarah after church. Last, a great Willapa Region meeting at St. Andrew's House on a sunny Sunday afternoon!
New Bible Study Series at St. Mark's (started 5/26/2010)
We offered a special bible study called "Your Bible! The Study Begins", which started Wednesday, May 26 at 10:00am. This was an excellent overview of the library of books which form the foundation of our faith. This course took seven, one hour weekly sessions, and provided a refreshing orientation to the Bible.
A wonderful graduation weekend and other events for St. Mark's. Sarah Monroe's graduation from Evergreen College on Friday and celebration at a local restaurant, an emotional funeral for Canon Carl Knirk on Saturday at St. Mark's Cathedral in Seattle, a beautiful St. Mark's worship service with an inspiring sermon from Corby Varness on Sunday morning, and more celebrating with Sarah after church. Last, a great Willapa Region meeting at St. Andrew's House on a sunny Sunday afternoon!
Pictures from the events are here.
New Bible Study Series at St. Mark's (started 5/26/2010)
We offered a special bible study called "Your Bible! The Study Begins", which started Wednesday, May 26 at 10:00am. This was an excellent overview of the library of books which form the foundation of our faith. This course took seven, one hour weekly sessions, and provided a refreshing orientation to the Bible.
Pentecost Sunday Celebration at St. Mark’s (5/23/2010)
We celebrated the birth of the church, with the Holy Spirit and Red everywhere! Rev. Bonnie Campbell presided at the Communion worship service, we read the Pentecost story from Acts together, the Rev. Lorraine Dierick gave a great sermon about the power of the Spirit, while reminding us of the power from the 30 year old Mt St Helen eruption events. The Rev. Joyce Avery prepared a beautiful strawberry banana cake for the celebration. Pictures from the event are here.
Total Common Ministry Retreat at St. Christopher's, Westport (5/14-15/2010)
Lorraine, Corby, Joyce, Jim and Bonnie attended parts or all of this event, along with people from the TCM churches in Allyn, Anacortes, Cathlamet, South Bend, and Westport. All but Bonnie received the required Diocesan training for Safeguarding God’s Children, needed to work with any children at St. Mark’s. (Bonnie had received the training previously.) Bonnie and Jim attended the rest of the events. This included a talk with Rev. Kathleen Patton from the Diocesan Commission on Ministry, to clarify their latest policies and programs about working with TCM church circles; Carl Knirk from the Diocesan Stewardship/Evangelism office, to hear about stewardship ideas and legacy giving; and Kerry Allman, Diocesan Internet Strategist, who gave a presentation on website design and best practices. Pictures from the event are here.
St. Mark’s 100th Anniversary Celebration at St. Mark’s (4/25/2010)
We celebrated our 100th anniversary as a mission church of the Diocese of Olympia, with several old friends and members attending. Rev. Bonnie Campbell presided over the Holy Communion worship service and Rev. Lorraine Dierick gave a wonderful history and patronal saint Mark sermon. We had a nice lunch event to visit with old friends, while looking at several displays of pictures, news articles and other memorabilia from the past, and a 90 page history book available for purchase. More information and pictures from the event can be found here.
Easter Sunday (4/4/2010), at St. Mark's
This very festive celebration was attended by 48 people this year. Several family and friends and our own church community attended. We rang out many bells during the singing of the Gloria, and several of the visitors joined us in Communion and in the birthdays and anniversaries at the Peace. Sarah Monroe gave a very inspiring sermon, and our clergy designed a wonderful service. We even had Mary Venske's young grandson Jeffrey sing to us, "Jesus Loves Me, This I Know!" before the offering, and we all joined in for the chorus. After the service 8 children participated in an Easter Egg hunt outside between the rain storms. What a great day celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ! Pictures are here.
Good Friday Ecumenical Service (4/2/2010), at St. Mark’s
Maundy Thursday Service (4/1/2010), at St. Luke’s, Elma
It was a small group gathered for a beautiful dinner served by the folks from St. Luke's, and a very spirit-filled communion service with foot washing and healing prayers.
Willapa Region Meeting (3/21/2010), at St. Mark’s
About 25 reps from various churches in the Willapa Region met here for their Winter meeting. Items of discussion included roles of delegates and alternates for the year (not just at Convention), 2011 first draft diocesan budget , and finding youth reps for our region. Also there was a presentation about St. Andrew's House, and it was agreed to meet there for our Spring meeting on June 13th.
Vestry/Warden’s Conference (3/13/2010), at St. John’s, Kirkland
John Tennefoss and Jim Campbell attended this conference for St. Mark’s. The purpose of this conference was for all who attended to recognize the long term vision of the Diocese—healthy, strong congregations working on God’s ministry—and start working toward this purpose in their congregations. Bishop Greg Rickel answered questions about many aspects of the church. Several of the Diocesan staff were there and presented their various programs areas, including providing information and resources useful to us. Areas presented: stewardship, diocesan governance, finances, legal and responsible issues of vestries & bishop committees, risk management/insurance, records keeping, and web/internet usage.
This very festive celebration was attended by 48 people this year. Several family and friends and our own church community attended. We rang out many bells during the singing of the Gloria, and several of the visitors joined us in Communion and in the birthdays and anniversaries at the Peace. Sarah Monroe gave a very inspiring sermon, and our clergy designed a wonderful service. We even had Mary Venske's young grandson Jeffrey sing to us, "Jesus Loves Me, This I Know!" before the offering, and we all joined in for the chorus. After the service 8 children participated in an Easter Egg hunt outside between the rain storms. What a great day celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ! Pictures are here.
Good Friday Ecumenical Service (4/2/2010), at St. Mark’s
Almost 75 people braved the strange cold weather to come to this very inspiring Good Friday service. The special music by the kids from Monte Baptist Church, and from Connie Napiontek and Ken Albert was lovely. The drama was very meaningful, including carrying a large cross down the aisle of the nave as the drama was read. It is nice to have our Montesano people meet together for a common worship service and give generously to the Ministerial Association to help with local needs, too.
Maundy Thursday Service (4/1/2010), at St. Luke’s, Elma
It was a small group gathered for a beautiful dinner served by the folks from St. Luke's, and a very spirit-filled communion service with foot washing and healing prayers.
Willapa Region Meeting (3/21/2010), at St. Mark’s
About 25 reps from various churches in the Willapa Region met here for their Winter meeting. Items of discussion included roles of delegates and alternates for the year (not just at Convention), 2011 first draft diocesan budget , and finding youth reps for our region. Also there was a presentation about St. Andrew's House, and it was agreed to meet there for our Spring meeting on June 13th.
Vestry/Warden’s Conference (3/13/2010), at St. John’s, Kirkland
John Tennefoss and Jim Campbell attended this conference for St. Mark’s. The purpose of this conference was for all who attended to recognize the long term vision of the Diocese—healthy, strong congregations working on God’s ministry—and start working toward this purpose in their congregations. Bishop Greg Rickel answered questions about many aspects of the church. Several of the Diocesan staff were there and presented their various programs areas, including providing information and resources useful to us. Areas presented: stewardship, diocesan governance, finances, legal and responsible issues of vestries & bishop committees, risk management/insurance, records keeping, and web/internet usage.
Church Annual Meeting at St. Mark's (2/21/2010)
Jim Campbell led the meeting, which included a written reports package on the many activities of the church in 2009, the 2010 budget plan along with the 2009 budget actuals, and the 2009 year end funds summary. Also provided was a summary of potential costs for a congregation like ours if we had to pay for either a part time priest or supply priest, showing how much positive impact being a TCM style congregation has on our ability to do ministry which requires funding (like outreach).
Two new members were elected to Bishop Committee--Natalea Brumfield and Kevin Varness. The rest agreed to continue serving. The reps for the Convention will be the same as in 2009--John Tennefoss and Martha Krug.
We discussed possible projects for building improvements for this year: wireless microphones, a concrete pad for the handicap access parking space, cleaning and refinishing the back wall of the worship space, a handrail for the sidewalk leading to the church, and new letters for the reader board.
Presented was the idea of Sarah Monroe's discernment for ordination through seminary, and our church's unique opportunity and responsibility to support her in this calling.
Last, we discussed the upcoming 100th anniversary celebration on April 25th, and the plans so far. It was agreed that all would be working on this to make it a special and great event for everyone involved.
100th Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Day Event at St. Mark's (2/16/2010)
This event was very attended and supported by the local community, and we received about $1220 in gross proceeds, resulting in giving to Coastal Harvest Food Bank Distribution Center and Haiti Relief checks totaling over $1000. We served over 1000 pancakes, ham, applesauce, and beverages to our friends in Montesano, including our Bishop Greg Rickel. Thanks to all who helped, and everyone who came and enjoyed themselves and contributed to this successful event. Detailed event information and pictures are found here.
