Community
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…
ATTENTION: JUNE 30 ONE SERVICE AT 11 AM
Rain or Shine: Don’t miss the opportunity to worship as one at our single service next Sunday, June 30th.The praise will begin at 11 am- bring your family, friends, and your lawn chairs! Following the service, plan on staying for the picnic afterward. The church will provide hot dogs and hamburgers. Remember to bring a dish to share. Signupon the bulletin board if you have not already done so. Although the Worship service and Potluck are “Rain or Shine,”The nursery…
We Hit a Home Run
We hit a home run on Tuesday, June 11th at the Cleveland Guardians Baseball Watch Party and Baby Shower that benefitted Geauga Family Services. The fun started at 6:30 with dinner – Hot Dogs and Hamburgers The enthusiastic crowd brought dishes to share. After dinner, we watched the Guardians beat the Redsand participated in the Baby shower games. All donations of diapers and baby goods went right to those in need in our community.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL-REGISTER NOW!
Registration is now open for Vacation Bible School! Our theme this year is SCUBA – Diving into Friendship with God. This epic undersea adventure will include crafts, games, songs, Bible stories, and more! VBS will run from July 22-26 from 9-11:30am and is open to children from age 3 through entering 5th grade. The link to register as a participant or volunteer is https://vbspro.events/p/events/stmark2024 It’s not too early to start inviting the children that you know in our community to this…
National Day of Prayer Service
Join Us in Prayer: The St Mark Elders will be holding a prayer service on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 7:00pmin recognition of the “National Day of Prayer”. We look forward to seeing you there. 11900 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026
CHILDREN’S NURSERY
We are once again staffing our children’s nursery during our Sunday 10:15 worship service. Parents have the option to bring their toddlers/preschoolers to sit with them in worship or let them play in our safe/spacious playroom. We also have a cry room available for parents with infants. www.StMarkChester.com.
Preschool open House
St. Mark Christian Preschool Open House. Our mission is to offer a Christ-centered option for parents who want a hands-on curriculum which will prepare their children for success in Kindergarten. Students must be age 3 by the first day of school. Come see the classroom and meet the Director on either Friday, April 12 from 6-8pm or Saturday, April 13 from 10am-noon. The Preschool is located on the lower level of the church building at 11900 Chillicothe Rd. Chesterland, OH 44026-…
Holy Week at St. Mark
Holy Week Maundy Thursday: 11:30am or 7:00pm. Good Friday: Tenebrae (a service of darkness) noon and 7:00pm. Easter Sunday: Traditional Service at 7am. , The Easter Festival Service is at 9am (with choir) and 11am. He is Risen! He is Risen, Indeed! Alleluia!
BIBLE STUDIES EXPLODING AT ST.MARK
Our Tuesday Morning Bible Study at St. Mark at 11 am has become extremely popular! 37 people this week! Usually led by Pastor Mark Matzke , this last Tuesday was led by Pastor Ron LePere. We are so blessed to have 3 retired (Pastors never really retire) Pastors at St. Mark. Pastor Ron LePere, Pastor Gerald Matzke, and Pastor Ken Welsh all attend and continue to contribute to the Lord’s work at St. Mark. Pastor Chris Ryan is our Associate…
Sharing The Good News at Trinity Ohio City
On Saturday Feb 17, 2024, St. Mark members along side members of Trinity Lutheran Ohio City, (TOC) and St. Peter’s , Shaker Heights, served home made Chili and corn bread along with delicious white cake, decorated with bible verses, to the homeless and disadvantaged residents of the local neighborhood. Rev. Mark Matzke, St. Marks Senior Pastor, gave a message based on 1 John 3:16. This is the first lunch that St. Mark has served at TOC, usually dinner is served…
Feb. Men’s Breakfast
On February 10, 2024, men from St. Mark gathered at the Coffee Post on Route 306 in Chesterland to discuss the upcoming Super Bowl. Rev. Gerald Matzke led a discussion and asked questions as to what it takes to be a Super Bowl Champion. Weightlifting, studying the playbook, and mental preparation were some of the answers given. Then the discussion turned toward our life in Christ and how much of the same preparation prepares us for being Christian men in…
Ladies Luncheon
On Saturday, January 27 the annual St. Mark Ladies Luncheon was held in Fellowship Hall on the St. Mark Campus. For the first time in memory, the men of St. Mark served the ladies with a brunch highlighted by Chicken Cordon Bleu, Caesar Salad, French toast, eggs, potatoes, and other scrumptious offerings. A special presentation on the Shroud of Turin was given by Shroud expert Dave Onysko. Here is his on-line presentation