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2018 Women’s Retreat
On March 10, 2018 St. Mark hosted the second annual Women’s Retreat. We were excited to have our Senior Pastor, Rev. Mark Matzke, return as the keynote speaker. Joining Pastor Matzke with presentations included Sandy McLeod the Senior Centers Supervisor for the Geauga County Department on Aging; Susan Arnold, self-employed businesswoman from Newbury, Ohio and group leader for BSF International, an international Bible study organization; and Mary Bates, CEO of HARP Missions, an organization designed to help people become reestablished…
Christmas In February In Haiti !!!
We received this email thank you and photos from Nora Leon, missionary in Haiti. The St. Mark Women’s League donated $500.00 for this meal in Haiti. The email was directed to St. Mark Member Lee Stone “TODAY was the big day for a special meal for the students at Boisbouton … thanks to the generous donation that came from you and your Ohio friends. Please pass on our sincere thanks to all those who made this possible! ENJOY the photos!…
2018 Youth Lock-In
Whirll Ball, Bowling, Lazer Tag, Food, Music, trying to stay up all night. What fun! This describes the 2018 youth lock-in at St. Mark! Friday Feb. 23, 2018 was the date! Deacon Chris Ryan was the driver of the church bus, “Prayer Force One. ” Marti and Kirk Jacobson were the brave souls that stayed with the youth. ALL NIGHT. Thanks to Kim Ryan for the great pictures.
St. Mark Chili Cook Off
On February 11, 2018 St. Mark held its first annual Chili Cook Off. The competition was HOT and heavy. Winner of the beautiful trophies were Ray Geleske for Best Tasting and Ron Downs for Most Creative
Women’s League Annual Luncheon
Women’s League at St. Mark had their annual luncheon on Jan .12, 2018. This year the luncheon was held at The Cana Winery in Munson Township. The Luncheon featured a fashion show with our own St. Mark models. Congratulations to Donna Robinson, recipient of the Purple Shoe Award for 2018. The shoe is given in recognition of service to our Lord and to St. Mark. St. Mark is truly fortunate to have Donna as part of our church family. Her service…
January 2018 Men’s Breakfast
On Jan.6, 2017 , the men of St. Mark braved 7 degree temperatures and met at the Rise and Dine Cafe in downtown Chesterland. This first breakfast of the new year featured fellowship and awesome food. Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs and french toast plus hot coffee, were the fare of the day. This months speaker was Jeff Atchley, member of St. Mark . Jeff serves as an Elder at St. Mark and is President of Metal Craft Docks. Jeff spoke…
2017 Youth Group Christmas Party
On Sunday evening Dec. 17, 2017 the Youth Group had their Christmas party in fellowship hall, featuring a live animated Christmas tree (Chris Ryan) and one of Santa’s elves (Tom Holt). Thanks to Kim Ryan and Donna Robinson for the pics
2017 St. Mark Childrens Christmas Program
at the 11:00 am service on Dec. 17, 2017 the children of St. Mark held their annual Christmas program. Thanks to all who participated and helped behind the scenes.
Bill Maiden Honored by University Hospitals
On Monday Dec. 11, 2017 Bill Maiden, a long time St. Mark member was honored for his service in the military by University Hospital Hospice. Bill was presented with a pin and certificate honoring his military service in the United States Marine Corps. Bill told the group about his growing up as a youth in Alabama through his service to the United States as a Marine in World War II. He also led a stirring rendition of “God Bless America,”.…
November Community Lunch
Nov 30, 2017 was Turkey Day for the community surrounding St. Mark. Home made turkey stuffing casserole was the main course at the St. Mark monthly community free lunch. Fellowship Hall was full of laughter and conversations , the St. Mark bus “Prayforce One” brought people from the West Geauga Senior Center, food and friendship was the order of the day. The next community lunch will be Dec.27! Mark your calendars and celebrate Christmas with us.
December Men’s Breakfast
On Dec 2, 2017, the men of St.Mark met at the Rise and Dine Cafe in downtown Chesterland for their monthly fellowship breakfast. This month’s speaker was Rev. Lud Golz, retired Pastor at Fellowship Bible church in Chagrin Falls, OH. Rev. Golz website is here http://www.gettinggodsmessage.org/meet_golz.html
St. Mark Celebrates Bill Maiden at 95
Often described as the “Spiritual Soul” of the St. Mark congregation, Bill Maiden had his 95th birthday celebrated on Sunday Nov. 27 in the St. Mark Fellowship Hall. For those of you that don’t know Bill listen to the “Voices of Faith” interview by Pastor Matzke below. https://www.stmarkchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Bill-MaidenVOF.mp3 The members of St. Mark love and cherish Bill. We are grateful for his living faith that he shares with all that he come in contact with.