Posts by rychel (Page 4)

Posts by rychel (Page 4)

Quilt Raffel

Purchase your ticket now to win this stunning “Bee” themed quilt!   The quilt will be displayed on Nov 11 at our Gift of the Magi Christmas Boutique at St. Mark, but the drawing will not be until Dec 3. Winner need not be present. Community members should contact us at mail@stmarkchester.org

Back to Church Sunday

Sept. 17, 2023 is National Back to Church Sunday. St. Mark is participating! Invite a friend, relative, or neighbor, to church with you. They need Jesus Christ continually in their lives. If they don’t know who Jesus is, they will find out through the Good News that is proclaimed by Pastor Mark and Pastor Chris on Each Sunday. They will also feel the love of Jesus through the members of our congregation who love and care for one another. Romans…

President Rev. Dr. Kevin Wilson at St. Mark

Welcome to Rev. Dr. Kevin Wilson: Ohio District President, who visited and preached today at St. Mark. Rev. Wilson gave a presentation at the Education Hour in Fellowship Hall at 9:15 between services Pastor Wilson highlighted the services available through the Ohio District to local congregations. He also answered a number of questions from the audience.

August Community Lunch

There was a hint of the upcoming fall weather in the air as the St. Mark Women’s League hosted their monthly community lunch. Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs along with coleslaw, potato chips, and ice cream treats were the fare of the day as hungry community members enjoyed fellowship and the opportunity to meet new friends. St. Mark hosts the luncheon at no charge on the last Wednesday of each month. You don’t need reservations, bring a friend, everyone is…

PotLuck Picnic and a Movie

 Potluck Picnic & Movie On Friday, August 25th the congregation gathered at the St. Mark pavilion for a picnic-style potluck and a movie. The potluck food was delicious, and the hamburgers and hot dogs were scrumptious. The movie, Disney’s Aladdin, was enjoyed by all on this perfect late summer night. Thanks to the St. Mark fellowship committee for their hard work to make this event possible.            

This ‘n That Sale

This ‘n That Sale Thursday, September 7, 2023, 5 pm to 8 PM ($5.00 admission Thursday Only) Friday, September 8, 2023, 9 am to 4 pm Saturday, September 9, 2023, 9 am to 12 pm

August Men’s Breakfast

The St. Mark monthly men’s breakfast met at Coffee Works in downtown Chesterland on Au. 12, 2023. The accommodations were tight due to the large attendance, but we managed to sit elbow to elbow and enjoyed fellowship and a presentation by St. Mark member David Greishammer. David emphasized the blood of Christ that was spent on the cross for us all and quoted a number of scripture verses that emphasized that fact. A well-participated in discussion followed on how we…

Congrats Pastor Chris

Pastor Chris Ryan has completed his Specific Ministry Pastor Curriculum at Concordia St. Louis Seminary. St. Mark members held a reception between services on Sunday, July 30, 2023, to celebrate this accomplishment. Thank You, Pastor Chris, for all your hard work to share the GOOD NEWS of Jesus Christ at St. Mark and the loving Pastoral care you show our members. We pray for you and encourage you as you now start work on your Masters of Divinity Degree,

Serving those in Need

On Saturday, July 15, 2023, St. Mark members hosted a fried chicken dinner for those in need in the Ohio City neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. The social hall at Trinity Lutheran Church was the venue. St. Mark serves this meal monthly, which has become a great opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus Christ along with the meal. St. Mark members also bring donated clothes for the Trinity clothing store and food for their food pantry. The message this…