fellowship
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…
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!
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…
April Men’s breakfast
St. Mark’s monthly men’s breakfast was held on April 13, 2024, at The Coffee Post in downtown Chesterland. The small conference room was filled to the brim with the men from St. Mark. This month’s speaker was Rev. Steven Hackmann from Shorehaven Lutheran Church in Euclid, Ohio, Rev. Hackmann is also the circuit visitor for the circuit of Lutheran churches that St. Mark belongs to which encompasses churches from Euclid to south of Solon. During a give-and-take session directed by…
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…