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Pastor Matzke on Twitter
It's been a long time, but I'm about to record a new Voices of Faith with my friend Bill Maiden. Very excited! — Mark Matzke (@ReverendMatzke) August 2, 2016
St. Mark 2016 Vacation Bible School
St. Mark Vacation Bible School 2016 (VBS) took place from July 25th thru July 29th. 55 plus kids enjoyed the theme “Barnyard Roundup” in the St. Mark Sanctuary. The entire St. Mark campus was turned into a Barnyard, sans the smell. Volunteers from the St. Mark congregation plus members of the community helped the children , sing songs, watch videos, hear bible stories, meet biblical characters and pray. They feasted on food like lambs made from marshmallows and pretzels and sandwiches…
July Community Lunch
“Making Caring Connections In Our Community” is the St. Mark vision. This month the Womens League connected with Brats and Beans during our monthly free community lunch. special thanks to Donna Robinson for the wonderful pictures
Kevin Bacon at St. Mark Vacation Bible School!
It was a busy first day at St. Mark Chesterland’s Barnyard Round-up Vacation Bible School! It started off with a guest appearance by none other than Kevin Bacon Take a look at the video below to see Kevin’s intro: Here is a gallery featuring some first day activities.
Pastor Matzke on Twitter
I'm happy to announce my return to "His Time" with @KFUOAndy on August 26, 9:00 am EST. Listen live at https://t.co/m2Wdqa4Foa — Mark Matzke (@ReverendMatzke) July 21, 2016
CRUISE IN To St. Mark Chesterland
On July, 16, 2016, a gorgeous summer evening, St. Mark, Chesterland Ohio, opened its parking lot to car and truck enthusiasts displaying their vintage , Corvettes, GTO’s , Semi’s, and pick up trucks . Conversations revolved around carburetors and fellowship as St. Mark’s members put some action into their vision statement “Making Caring Connections in Our Community,” by connecting with the car and truck loving community in Chesterland and beyond. Special Thanks to Donna Toth and Donna Robinson for the wonderful pictures
Kirsten Zimmerman- Missionary to El Salvador
On Sunday, July 10th, Kirsten Zimmerman addressed the congregation of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Chesterland about her work at Love & Hope Children’s Home in Santa Tecla, El Salvador. She told of the challenges and victories of the last 4 1/2 years, and updated St. Mark on the status of the children under her care. Following Kirsten is easy: On Instagram: @kirstenzimm Her blog: blog.loveandhopechildrenshome.com These ways always contain great photos! Or, look for monthly updates in the St.…
Proclaiming the Gospel at the Chesterland Independence Day Parade
St. Mark proclaimed the Gospel in song as our Praise team participated in the Chesterland Independence Day Parade. Our Pastors and members passed out Frisbees featuring the contact information for St. Mark to those viewing the parade along route 306. Seeing the smiling faces, watching many clap to our songs made this a fun experience for all those that participated. Here is a Video from the St. Mark YouTube Site A photo gallery of the event
June Free Lunch
Special Thanks to Bada Bing Pizza and Catering for providing Pizza for the St. Mark July Community Lunch. In addition to the pizza, the St. Mark Womans League provided salads, fruit and home made desserts. Here is a picture gallery of the event thanks to Donna Robinson for the pictures
A Weekend of Fellowship at St. Mark Chesterland
Play Ball, Play Golf, “We all scream for Ice Cream!!” Last weekend at St. Mark started off with a number of our members attending the Lake Erie Captains baseball game. The Captains came up short but the fireworks after the game were spectacular! On Saturday, the Saint Mark youth had an ice cream social under the pavilion behind the church, basketball and corn hole games were on the agenda on a beautiful summer evening in Northeast Ohio. On Sunday, “Four”…
June Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
June men’s fellowship breakfast featured a short presentaion by Rev. Lud Golz. (click below to see more about Lud) http://www.gettinggodsmessage.org/meet_golz.html the message was based on 2Peter 1:vs 1-11 and really hit home with a very practical application of our faith in daily living
Summer Worship Schedule Starts June 12
Summer Worship Schedule starts June 12, 2016 8:15 am, Traditional Liturgical Worship 9:45 am ,Contemporary and the Gathering Service rotates from Sunday to Sunday A Longer look at the Lessons Bible study follows the 8:15 am service