Missions (Page 4)
St. Mark 2016 Vacation Bible School
St. Mark Vacation Bible School 2016 (VBS) took place from July 25th thru July 29th. 55 plus kids enjoyed the theme “Barnyard Roundup” in the St. Mark Sanctuary. The entire St. Mark campus was turned into a Barnyard, sans the smell. Volunteers from the St. Mark congregation plus members of the community helped the children , sing songs, watch videos, hear bible stories, meet biblical characters and pray. They feasted on food like lambs made from marshmallows and pretzels and sandwiches…
Kirsten Zimmerman- Missionary to El Salvador
On Sunday, July 10th, Kirsten Zimmerman addressed the congregation of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Chesterland about her work at Love & Hope Children’s Home in Santa Tecla, El Salvador. She told of the challenges and victories of the last 4 1/2 years, and updated St. Mark on the status of the children under her care. Following Kirsten is easy: On Instagram: @kirstenzimm Her blog: blog.loveandhopechildrenshome.com These ways always contain great photos! Or, look for monthly updates in the St.…
St. Mark serves at Building Hope in The City
On April 30,2106 a group of adults and youth boarded the St. Mark bus, soon to be know as Prayerforce One, and headed to downtown Cleveland to Building Hope In the City, an outreach to the community by Trinity Lutheran Church. St. Mark members cooked home made meatloaf and brought the meatloaves to the church. In addition to the meatloaves, St. Mark members donated clothing for the Building Hope in the city clothing store and canned goods for their outreach pantry. All…
Reaching out to Geauga County’s Children
St. Mark members have filled 125 Easter Baskets and delivered them to Geauga County Family Services to show the love of Christ to children in Geauga County. Each of these baskets was filled by individual members of St. Mark and brought to the church. Each basket was special! Our mission statement at St. Mark is “To Go and Make Disciples of All Nations.” Our vision statement shows how we do this, by “Making Caring Connections in Our Community.” Special thanks to…
St. Mark members mission in Haiti
St. Mark members, Lee Stone and Jackie and Mark Rychel have traveled to Haiti to do mission work. They carried 6 luggage bags of 50 pounds each, filled with clothes, vitamins, tooth brushes and tooth paste plus other humanitarian supplies . During their 12 day stay they will visit hospitals, hold vacation bible schools, participate in feeding 120 needy children twice per week. The team will also update pictures and information on the children in the school sponsorship program.…
Haiti mission opportunity
Ministry In Mission is planning a mission trip to Haiti from Jan. 28 thru Feb.11 2016. You’re invited. Activities will include assisting The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Haiti with their national convention. Participating in the continuing feeding program in Jacmel Haiti. Depending on your talents, construction, vacation Bible school, elder care, and many opportunities are available as we show the love of Christ to the Haitian people. For details call or email Jackie Rychel 440-729-2272, jackie@ministryinmission.org. You can also get…
Serving at Building Hope In The City
St. Mark members and their families had the privilege to serve people at Building Hope In The City, a ministry at Trinity Lutheran in Cleveland, OH. The pre-thanksgiving dinner consisted of ham, scalloped potatoes, corn, bread and butter and very special home made apple and peach pies baked by St. Mark member Monica McGurer (20 pies)!