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June Men’s Breakfast- Mark Zimmerman
The men of Saint Mark meet at the Rise and Dine Cafe in downtown Chesterland, at the beginning of each month. Breakfast, conversation and a short presentation by various members of the local community as well as members of St. Mark, are the fare of the day. This month, Mark Zimmerman, St. Mark member, radio talk host, Cleveland art museum expert on Jesus in art, Cleveland Indians and Lake Erie Captain fan and employee, Geauga Transit employee, marketing expert, Bible…
St. Mark Picnic 2018
On June 3, 2018, the members of St. Mark met in our sanctuary for one service at 10:am. The sanctuary was full as our voices razed the roof in song and we as brothers and sisters in Christ participated in the Sacrament of the Altar (Communion). After worship we met in the St. Mark Pavilion for food , fellowship and games. All ages from seniors to young families with babies and young adults had an awesome time. Thanks to all…
Planting the Fun in FUNdraising
St. Mark Women’s League has three major fundraisers each year. The Spring Plant Sale, The Fall “This and That Sale”and the Gift of the Magi Boutique. Last weekend, starting on Friday May 18 and continuing through Sunday, St. Mark opened their doors to the community for an opportunity to put some Spring in their yards by purchasing plantable plants and hanging baskets. Friday featured the “Tour de Fleurs” Plant sale and preview party. A fun time of fellowship food…
12th Annual Mothers Day Luncheon
On Saturday May 12, 2018 the women of St. Mark got together in the St. Mark Fellowship Hall for the 12th annual Mothers Day Luncheon. This years theme, “A fun look at fashion from Victorian Times to present.” Thanks to Donna Toth for the pictures
April Community Lunch
On April 26, 2018, St. Mark hosted it’s monthly community lunch. There is no charge as members of the Chesterland and surrounding area gather in St. mark’s fellowship hall and have a great meal and conversation. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A ST. MARK MEMBER TO ATTEND. Pork Paprikash , a salad and roles plus home made deserts were on this month’s menu. St. Mark provides transportation using PRAYER FORCE ONE , the St. Mark Church bus, from the Geauga Senior…
2018 Women’s Retreat
On March 10, 2018 St. Mark hosted the second annual Women’s Retreat. We were excited to have our Senior Pastor, Rev. Mark Matzke, return as the keynote speaker. Joining Pastor Matzke with presentations included Sandy McLeod the Senior Centers Supervisor for the Geauga County Department on Aging; Susan Arnold, self-employed businesswoman from Newbury, Ohio and group leader for BSF International, an international Bible study organization; and Mary Bates, CEO of HARP Missions, an organization designed to help people become reestablished…
2018 Youth Lock-In
Whirll Ball, Bowling, Lazer Tag, Food, Music, trying to stay up all night. What fun! This describes the 2018 youth lock-in at St. Mark! Friday Feb. 23, 2018 was the date! Deacon Chris Ryan was the driver of the church bus, “Prayer Force One. ” Marti and Kirk Jacobson were the brave souls that stayed with the youth. ALL NIGHT. Thanks to Kim Ryan for the great pictures.
St. Mark Chili Cook Off
On February 11, 2018 St. Mark held its first annual Chili Cook Off. The competition was HOT and heavy. Winner of the beautiful trophies were Ray Geleske for Best Tasting and Ron Downs for Most Creative
Women’s League Annual Luncheon
Women’s League at St. Mark had their annual luncheon on Jan .12, 2018. This year the luncheon was held at The Cana Winery in Munson Township. The Luncheon featured a fashion show with our own St. Mark models. Congratulations to Donna Robinson, recipient of the Purple Shoe Award for 2018. The shoe is given in recognition of service to our Lord and to St. Mark. St. Mark is truly fortunate to have Donna as part of our church family. Her service…
January 2018 Men’s Breakfast
On Jan.6, 2017 , the men of St. Mark braved 7 degree temperatures and met at the Rise and Dine Cafe in downtown Chesterland. This first breakfast of the new year featured fellowship and awesome food. Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs and french toast plus hot coffee, were the fare of the day. This months speaker was Jeff Atchley, member of St. Mark . Jeff serves as an Elder at St. Mark and is President of Metal Craft Docks. Jeff spoke…
2017 Youth Group Christmas Party
On Sunday evening Dec. 17, 2017 the Youth Group had their Christmas party in fellowship hall, featuring a live animated Christmas tree (Chris Ryan) and one of Santa’s elves (Tom Holt). Thanks to Kim Ryan and Donna Robinson for the pics
2017 St. Mark Childrens Christmas Program
at the 11:00 am service on Dec. 17, 2017 the children of St. Mark held their annual Christmas program. Thanks to all who participated and helped behind the scenes.