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Honoring Service, Serving the Needy, Fellowship, Bibles for Kids
The weekend ending on Sunday Sept 24, was a busy time at St. Mark. Hildred Tornberg, the longtime church organist retired from playing the organ. Hildred will still direct the choir. The congregation appreciates her years of service and dedication to excellence in music at St. Mark . Satuday we served a meal those in need at Building Hope In The City(BHIC), the urban outreach of Trinity Lutheran on the near west Side of Cleveland. St. Mark serves a meal…
Youth Group starts their new calendar year
The St. Mark Youth Group started a new year on Rally Day on Sept 10, 2017 ! A lot is happening this year, mission trips, fundraisers as well the fun and lasting friendships that happens at these events. Youth Group meets at 6 pm Sunday nights
St. Mark – Chesterland Independence Day Parade
The largest group ever, participated in the 2017 Chesterland Independence Day Parade . Led by our Praise Team, the St. Mark Float again featured live music. The eclectic group of Pastors, Youth Leaders, Youth Group members, and Senior Citizens from St. Mark tossed flying discs to the crowd as well as passing out “We are Family” stickers and bookmarks highlighting the new family ministry at St. Mark. Special thank to Onderdonk Sons roofing for the use of their flatbed trailer
June Community Lunch
The weather was beautiful, the temperature was moderate for the St. Mark June Community (free) lunch.” Prayer Force One,” the St. Mark church bus headed to the Chesterland Geauga County Senior Center to transport hungry seniors to the lunch. Chicken Pasta Salad, Pea Salad, Rolls, Watermelon, Deviled Eggs and Desserts were the fare of the day. Fellowship, great conversation and fun were had by all. On the last Wednesday of each month St. Mark holds a community free lunch from…
A Weekend of Plants and Fairy Gardens at St. Mark
Friday night, May 19, 2017 , St. Mark hosted the annual plant sale preview party with a silent auction and a Chinese auction . Pastor Mark did great job as MC.. The venue featured great food & beautiful plants. It was a rainy evening so the Classic Car Show was cancelled. Saturday, the plant sale continued with sunny skies. Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs were the fare of the day for our guests. Marilyn Meyerholt and her assistants held a Fairy…
Holy Week Highlights
Selected Highlights from Holy Week at St. Mark Palm Sunday- Easter Egg Hunt, Christian Seder, Pastor Matzke – Good Friday Sermon, Easter Sunday – Contemporary Service thanks to Donna Toth and Bruce Robinson for the photos
Easter Baskets for Foster Kids
Every Year St. Mark prepares Easter Baskets as gifts for kids in foster families through Geauga Jobs and Family Services. This Year we have prepared well over 100 baskets. Monica McGurer who co-ordinates this effort, brings empty baskets to church and church members take them home and fill them. Each basket is unique and hand filled by St. Mark members. Monica loads them in a vehicle and takes them to Geauga Jobs and Family Services for distribution. Monica wanted me…
Family Style at Building Hope In The City
On March 25, 2017, a team from St. Mark boarded the church bus, “Prayer Force One” and headed to Building Hope In The City (BHIC), the urban outreach of Trinity Lutheran Church on the near west side of Cleveland. This month’s fare was lasagna, green beans, rolls and HOME MADE cookies. Made by members of the St. Mark congregation. We usually serve cafeteria style where people line up and are handed a tray of food. At the suggestion of Brian…
Fellowship at Danny Boys
On February 18, 2017 the fellowship committee at St. Mark sponsored a dinner at Danny Boys restaurant in Chesterland OH. Fellowship is an important part of the St. Mark ministry. With three services on a Sunday, it’s hard to get to meet everyone. Having fellowship events both at church and at different venues promotes friendship and lots of fun. Special thanks to Donna Robinson for the great pictures
Happy Birthday St. Mark
On January 29, 2017 we celebrated everyone’s birthday at St. Mark. We received Communion on a one service Sunday .Following theservice we had a birthday party potluck in fellowship hall. Each person at the party had to sit at the table that aligned with their birthday month. This was a great way to meet new people in the congregation.
2016 Children’s Christmas program
On Dec 18, 2016 at the 11 am Service the Children of the congregation participated in the annual Children’s Christmas Pageant. Special thanks to all that participated Click on the picture to see the highlight video on the St. Mark YouTube Channel
Dec. Community Lunch
Great attendance, Christmas outfits, awesome volunteers and great food highlighted the December community lunch at St. Mark. The free lunch is sponsored by the St. Mark Womens League every month. The Janualy 2017 Lunch is on January 25th 2017 fromm 11 am to 1pm