Posts by rychel (Page 21)
Oktoberfest at St.Mark
Fellowship, bratwurst, strudel and an oompah band were the order of the day at St, Mark on Saturday night Oct. 22, 2016. Did I mention the potatoe pancakes?
Youth Group Launch at St Mark
The Youth Group Launch at St Mark’s was an exciting evening filled with fun, food & worship. Thankful for a warm October evening as prizes were awarded to the team first to get a FROZEN tee shirt on one of their team members! Tons of awesome food including nachos and decorating sugar cookies were served. Great small group discussions about making the choice to follow Jesus every day. Looking forward to next week…rumors about shaving cream and cheetos!!! All junior…
October Mens Breakfast
October’s mens breakfast featured Pastor and Author Dave Kern from Vitality Church. Dave gave a gripping account of heroin addiction and his efforts to minister to people with addictions. Dave is the author of the book “Raw Truth Addicted and Redeemed.” November’s breakfast at the Rise and Dine Cafe is on Saturday November 5th at 9 am until about 10. The breakfast is open to all men , not just St. Mark members. First time attendees eat free call Ron Cudnik at…
Happy Birthday Nancy
On Sunday Oct. 2, 2016, Nancy Johnson was honored at a party at St. Mark Lutheran Church for a milestone birthday! We won’t say exactly how old Nancy is, but the word octogenarian was whispered about. Nancy has been a beloved member of St. Mark church for 50 years. As a teacher in Chesterland she is respected and loved by the community. Below are some photos from the memorable event. Thanks to Donna Robinson, for the photos
September Community Lunch
Every Month the Womens League at St.Mark sponsors a community lunch that is free to the public. This months lunch was special because for the first time, the church bus, known as Prayerforce One picked up a number of people at the Geauga Senior Center located in Chesterland and brought them to the lunch. The next community lunch is Wednesday Oct. 26 2016 Trick or Treat here are some pics from the lunch
“It Was A Real Nice Clambake”
Fellowship at St. Mark is an important part of our Christian walk together. Sat. September 24 was the St. Mark annual clambake. Like the song, “It was a real nice clambake” from the musical Carousel, it was a real great time . For those that were not clam eaters, a chicken dinner was available. Thanks to the Fellowship Committee for another fun event. Thanks to Kirk Jacobson for the pictures
Great Things Are Happening – St. Mark Youth
Great things are happening… The weekly Jr. High and High School Youth Group is starting on October 16 at 6:00 p.m. and we need your help. Do you have a passion to walk beside the youth and support and guide them through these teen years? Can you help pour into them the simple message that God loves them – no matter how they see themselves? Can you help guide them as they make caring and supportive connections with each other…
Serving ” Brats” at Building Hope In The City
This Saturday, Sept. 17,we loaded our church bus known as PRAYERFORCE ONE with brats, buns, mac and cheese, and cupcakes and headed to Building Hope In The City, the local outreach of Trinity Lutheran on Cleveland’s near west side. We also brought canned foods and clothing collected by the St. Mark congregation. The clothing was especially welcome as people were looking towards winter. We prepared to serve dinner for 150 people and came home empty. We are grateful for the…
First “Being Lutheran” book study at St. Mark
Many people are involved in studies at St. Mark. Tuesday’s Joy of Christianity Bible Study drew over 35 people. This Thursday the first book study with a pot luck dinner preceding the study had 25 plus in attendance. The study which meets once a month wil discuss the book. “Being Lutheran” by A. Trevor Sutton. The study is led by Sue Matzke. To see all St. Mark’s studies, click here Here are some pics from the first study
Rally day 2016 – Start of Sunday School
On September 11, 2016 St. Mark kicked off the new Sunday School year. Not only Sunday School but a week of new continuing Bible Studies. The excitement generated by the new content has many people, kids and adults, getting into the Word. If you are interested in Sunday School for your children, Click here For our list of Bible and Book studies, Click Here Here are some pics from Sunday School and our Sunday Bible studies
2016 St. Mark “This and That Sale”
On Sept. 9th and 10th , St. Mark held it’s annual “This and That” rummage sale. The event took up the entire church , sans the sanctuary, including some of the front lawn. Bargains galore, including pianos,organs, board games, and various items. The money from the sale helps sponsor many of the mission activities at St. Mark. It also the hope at St. Mark that by having people from the community visit St. Mark that we might serve them spiritually when…
September Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
The men of St. Mark Chesterland, get together once a month for fellowship at Rise and Dine cafe in Chesterland to listen to speakers on various subjects. September’s breakfast featured Rev. Powell Woods who spoke on law and Gospel. The next breakfast is at Rise and Dine on October 8th. 9 am until a little after 10. Call Ron Cudnik 440-338-3735 to reserve your space, first time guests eat for free and the breakfast is open to all men, not…