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Christmas at St. Mark
Come share the joy and birth of Savior on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Christmas Eve Services: Both services feature Praise Team and Organ music with Traditional Carols and a special Christmas Message12:00pm Blended Candlelight Service 5:00pm Blended Candlelight Service Christmas Day Service: 10:00am Traditional Liturgical Lutheran Service with Christmas carols and Organ Music and a Christmas Day Message
Dec. Men’s Breakfast
22 men met together for breakfast on Dec 14, 2024 at the Coffee Post in downtown Chesterland, OH. This month’s speaker at the monthly breakfast, sponsored by St. Mark Lutheran Church in Chesterland OH, was member George Fretz who had just returned from a mission trip to Thailand. George, a US pilot had served in Vietnam and after leaving the service contacted The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod to do mission work in Vietnam after the war. They said we don’t…
Midweek Advent Services Start Dec.4
Plan to Attend One of the:midweek Advent services which take place at 11:30am and 7:00pm. The theme this year is “Witnesses of Advent.” This week we will look at Abraham and how he lives out his faith.
2 Winners at Browns watch Party
On Sunday, Oct. 27, the Cleveland Browns faithful at St. Mark gathered in front of the big screen in fellowship hall to enjoy some tailgate foods and root home a winner, as the Cleveland Browns brought home an exciting victory against the dreaded Baltimore Ravens. Not only did the Browns win the game but a local family in need will have a special Thanksgiving as our Saint Mark members brought donations of cranberry sauce, green beans, corn, stuffing, mashed potatoes,…
Browns watch Party
Check this fun and community service event out!
Teens-Let’s Connect -Coffee and Chocolate
Pastor Chris would like to invite all of you who are curious about faith, looking for good conversation or just want to meet new friends to join our Youth Group at the Chardon Buckeye Chocolate Cafe. Oct 4, starting at 6pm. RSVP here: Yes ! I’ll Be There (click here)
Sunday School Begins Sept.8
The new youth Sunday school year begins Sept 8. All of the children in our congregation who are in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to join our mixed grade class to learn about Jesus! Each week the class includes a Bible story lesson along with hands-on crafts and games. Our Sunday school is intentionally structured to allow the teachers to build strong relationships with the youth. Once again, Kim Craig, Tracy Deets, and Peggy Kump will be volunteering their…
West Geauga Unity day 2024
St. Mark participated in the West Geauga Chamber of Commerce “Unity Day” on Sunday, August 25, 2024. The community event featured games, pickleball, a dunk tank, food trucks, over 40 merchant and community non-profits, plus much more. The event was held in the West Geauga High School parking lot and was well attended by Chesterland residents and residents of surrounding communities. The new St. Mark tent, made possible by a donation from the Lutheran Church Extension Fund, covered our display…
Sunday Sevices If no power, Aug 18, 2024
From Pastor Mark Matzke Thanks be to God, there have been no reports of injuries or loss of life in our community in the wake of Tuesday’s storm. We are hopeful that power will be restored in time for Sunday worship. If so, our normal schedule will be followed. If we do not yet have power at church Sunday morning, those who desire to gather for worship may do so at our normal service times: 8:00 AM and 10:15 AM. An abbreviated service will…
outdoor Worship and Picnic
On June 30, 2024, the entire congregation plus guests met under the St. Mark Pavilion for an outdoor service. The overflow crowd ended up in the parking lot! The St. Mark Praise Team led by Wendy Zimmerman provided the music for the hymns and praise music. Pastor Chris Ryan led the liturgy and Senior Pastor Mark Matzke gave a super sermon titled “Great is Thy Faithfulness.” After the ceremony, everyone enjoyed hot dogs and hamburgers, as well as a delicious…