By Pastor Mark TooneSenior Pastor I will never forget this week. Exhilarating, exhausting, and profoundly humbling. Last Sunday’s worship service on August 25 was incredible. Our Sanctuary seats 1,400 people. We had 2,348 gathered in every nook and cranny throughout the building. And oh, did you sing as we were led in wonderful worship! It […]
A Special Thanks from the 37 Fund Committee
Dear Sweetheart Church: We want to thank you for attending Wednesday night’s 37 Celebration for Mark and Cyndi Toone. We hope you had as much fun being with your church family, seeing old friends, sharing a meal together, and celebrating God’s blessing on us. As we moved into the Sanctuary for the formal part of the program, […]
Grateful Reflections on a Blessed Journey
By Pastor Mark TooneSenior Pastor In some ways, it seems like yesterday. In some ways, it seems like a world away. I preached my first sermon at Chapel Hill as your new Senior Pastor on September 13, 1987. But I preached my FIRST, first sermon in January of that year as a candidate. It was […]
Serve at Alpha
Alpha returns this winter on Wednesday evenings, January 28–March 25, 2026, from 6:30–8:00 pm in the Gathering Place at Chapel Hill (7700 Skansie Ave, Gig Harbor, WA 98335). Each week, guests explore life’s biggest questions in a relaxed, welcoming environment with dessert, a short video, and open conversation. You can help make that experience possible. […]
Thanks for the Memories
I’ve been reflecting upon my 37 years here and some of the high points that stand out for me. I thought I’d share a few of those in a mini “trip down memory lane.” I wonder if YOUR favorites are in this list? I’d love to hear from you if I missed one. Here they […]
Nurturing the Next Generation of Leaders
I realize I just preached a sermon on the danger of pride! And yet, I’ve been reflecting upon those things God has done in and through us these last 37 years that make me most proud. I’m in a quandary! But at the risk of falling prey to the very offense I described last Sunday […]
Save the Dates!
Well friends, it’s one month and counting. My office is pretty much cleared out. I’ve taken home all the books Cyndi is allowing me to take home! (By the way, if you are interested in any of my remaining library they are free for the asking. Call the front desk and they can schedule a […]
Passing the Torch
We are excited to experience a once-in-a-generation celebration of God’s goodness as Pastor Mark Toone passes the torch to Pastor Ellis White! First, join us Sunday, August 25, for ONE SERVICE ONLY at 10:00 am in the Sanctuary. Pastor Mark Toone will deliver his final service at Chapel Hill Church. This will be a service you […]