“Welcome to St. Mark! If you are visiting us to day we are glad you are here and invite you to join us at our church picnic. Stay and enjoy our food and fellowship, we would love to get to know you and welcome you to learn more about what St. Mark Lutheran is all about. (please note that if this service is held indoors due to rain- there is a nursery available for children 5 and under)
The Chesterland Fourth of July Parade: is a tradition at St. Mark. Join us as we march down 306 singing praises to our God. This is one of our big community outreach events. Kids are welcome to participate and throw the frisbees to spectators with information about our church and upcoming Vacation Bible School. Plan on meeting at 9am in the St. Anselm parking lot on July 4th to represent our St. Mark family. It’s a great way to celebrate the freedom we have in our country to worship openly and without constraint. God Bless America!
VBS Volunteers Needed: Have you been waiting to see where the need is the greatest before signing up? Now is the time. Many hands make light work. We have a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board to add your name. If you are planning to help, please make sure that your name is listed on the sheet in the correct spot. If you have any questions contact Pastor Chris.
Vendors Still Needed: for the Gift of the Maji Boutique, which has been a tradition here for over 20 years. The Boutique helps the Women’s League fund many grants and mission projects as well as our community luncheon and funeral lunches. We are looking for vendors with quality homemade items. Please contact Jenny Klopf with your suggestions.
Help us get a good count for VBS: Our SCUBA-themed VBS is now only a month away, beginning on July 22. While we can take registrations up to the event, it helps our planning to know how many children from age 3 through 5th grade to expect so we can be sure to purchase enough t-shirts. This is our best opportunity of the year to serve families in our community. Please continue to invite grandchildren, neighbors, and friends! Register on the church website or via this QR code.
It’s a great time to declutter your home: Beginning in July we will begin accepting gently used household items, tools, toys, and more for our September “”This & That”” Sale. Sorry, no clothes, electronics, or large furniture, please. The first work session to sort and price items will be held on Thursday, July 11th from 9am- noon. Many hands would be appreciated – it is a great opportunity for teens to get volunteer hours. Please see Brianna McCrudden or Lori Cudnik with any questions.
Baubles and Bling: Jewelry is always a big seller at the This & That Sale. If you would like to donate jewelry or jewelry boxes, please put them in the small dining room off the Fellowship Hall in the box labelled “”Ellen””.
“A Life Without Water”: Is the book that the St. Mark Book Club will be discussing on July 10th. This modern novel explores love, loss, and forgiveness. Join them at 1 p.m. in the small dining room off of St. Mark’s Fellowship
Hall. Contact Sue Matzke for a copy of the book or with any questions. Friends welcome!
Inside and Out: If the weather forces us inside for our one service – Debbie Turk will be serving in the nursery. The groundskeepers for the beginning of July are Kelvin Bauermann and Richard Weiss.
Many ways to serve: Are you looking for a way to serve St. Mark that fits into your hectic schedule? The coffee team needs you! We are looking for several people to help. It only requires a few minutes before or after the service once every 5 weeks. If you are able and willing text or call Karen Rudar (216 440-8838). Or consider volunteering as an usher or greeter. This is usually only a once-a-month commitment at the service you usually attend. It’s a great way to meet more people at church. Reach out to Tom Holt or the office to take the next step”