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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
Feb. Mens Breakfast
It was another awesome mens breakfast in February at Chesterland’s Rise and Dine Cafe. Shaun Forbes from Fellowship of Christian Athletes was our guest speaker. Shaun talked about his background in sports , his organization and he encouraged the men of St. Mark to use their individual gifts for the Glory of God. The next breakfast is on March 4, 2017 at Rise and Dine at 9am until about 10:15. All men are encouraged to attend even, if you are…
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.
January Community Lunch
Every month the Women’s League at St. Mark sponsor a lunch, that is free to all member of the community. The St. Mark church bus, “PRAYERFORCE ONE” provides transportation from the Geauga Senior Center and Fellowship hall comes alive with great food, conversation and laughter. Donna Robinson captured some great pictures show the enjoyment of all. Thanks Donna !
2017 Women’s League Luncheon
St. Mark Lutheran Church is truly blessed to have an extremely active Women’s League. Through their efforts much outreach is done. The Boutique, Plant Sale and monthly community lunches, as well as other events, bring people into our church who when they need some spiritual help might think of St. Mark and hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. We have had a number of people join our church and become productive members of the Body of Christ because of the…
January 2017 Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
The Rise and Dine Cafe hosted the January St. Mark monthly men’s fellowship breakfast. Rev. Daniel Esala , a retired Pastor at Valley Lutheran church in Chagrin Falls, OH. wasthe guest speaker Pastor Esala had preached many times at St. Mark during the vacancy after Pastor Zehnder had retired. Next month’s breakfast is Feb. 4, 2017, 9 am to 10:15 am at the Rise and Dine Cafe Call Ron Cudnik 440-338-3735 to reserve your spot.
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
Dec. Mens’ Breakfast
Rise and Dine Cafe in Chesterland hosted our monthly men’s breakfast. This months speaker was Rev. Jeff Stevens. Jeff has been a local Pastor as well as a LCMS District Executive. He most recently did a great job shepherding St. Mark though a visioning process. Thanks to Bruce Robinson for the great pics
Nov. Community Lunch
November 16, was turkey day at the St. Mark Lutheran, community free lunch. Home made turkey casserole, home made cranberry sauce , and green beans were the order of the day as well as pumpkin pie and other delicious desserts. “Prayerforce One” the St. Mark church bus made its regular monthly trip to the Chesterland Geauga Senior Center to transport a fun group of seniors to the lunch. The December lunch will be held on Dec.21, 2106, the lunch is…
Gift of the Magi Christmas Boutique 2016
Beautiful colors, awesome handmade crafts, great fellowship, live music, great snack food are just a few of the superlatives that describe the St. Mark Annual Christmas Boutique. Many of the ladies in our congregation dedicate themselves to this event for many months before it actually occurs. The congregation volunteers and helps make the non-sanctuary areas of the church into a magical Christmas store. Many vendors from outside the church display their hand made wares. It is the hope of the…
November Mens Breakfast
On the first Saturday of the month the men of St. Mark, meet at the Rise and Dine Cafe in Chesterland for fellowship and to hear a speaker on various subjects. Pastor Ken pointed out that we have been meeting for 8 years and thanked co-ordinator Ron Cudnik for his service. This month a friend of St. Mark’s member Ray Gilbert, Andy Kotlarsic, from St. Mary Catholic church in Chardon, spoke on preparing for death. He gave a detailed presentation…
October Community Lunch at St. Mark
Delicious Bratwurst, German Potato Salad, and Sauerkraut was the fare of the day at the St. Mark October Community Free Lunch. “PrayerForce One”, the St. Mark Church Bus provided transportation to St. Mark from the Geauga Community Center in downtown Chesterland. We are grateful to all that participatedin this monthly ministry at St. Mark