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Christmas at St. Mark
Come share the joy and birth of Savior on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Christmas Eve Services: Both services feature Praise Team and Organ music with Traditional Carols and a special Christmas Message12:00pm Blended Candlelight Service 5:00pm Blended Candlelight Service Christmas Day Service: 10:00am Traditional Liturgical Lutheran Service with Christmas carols and Organ Music and a Christmas Day Message
Midweek Advent Services Start Dec.4
Plan to Attend One of the:midweek Advent services which take place at 11:30am and 7:00pm. The theme this year is “Witnesses of Advent.” This week we will look at Abraham and how he lives out his faith.
Sunday Sevices If no power, Aug 18, 2024
From Pastor Mark Matzke Thanks be to God, there have been no reports of injuries or loss of life in our community in the wake of Tuesday’s storm. We are hopeful that power will be restored in time for Sunday worship. If so, our normal schedule will be followed. If we do not yet have power at church Sunday morning, those who desire to gather for worship may do so at our normal service times: 8:00 AM and 10:15 AM. An abbreviated service will…
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…
Confirmation 2024
St. Mark celebrated it’s confirmands on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at both services Congratulations to Allison, Mandi, and Holden
National Day of Prayer Service
Join Us in Prayer: The St Mark Elders will be holding a prayer service on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 7:00pmin recognition of the “National Day of Prayer”. We look forward to seeing you there. 11900 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026
CHILDREN’S NURSERY
We are once again staffing our children’s nursery during our Sunday 10:15 worship service. Parents have the option to bring their toddlers/preschoolers to sit with them in worship or let them play in our safe/spacious playroom. We also have a cry room available for parents with infants. www.StMarkChester.com.
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!
Lent 2024
The theme of our Lenten series this year will be “Sermons from the Cross”. Each week’s sermon will focus on the words of Jesus as they were preached from his most painful pulpit – the cross of Calvary. Join us each Wednesday, beginning February 14th at either 11:30 or 7pm. 2/14: “Father, Forgive Them” 2/21: “Behold Your Mother” 2/28: “You Will Be With Me in Paradise” 3/6: “Eli, Eli, Lam Sabachthani” 3/13: “I Thirst” 3/20: “It is Finished”
Christmas at St. Mark
Make your plans now to attend either of our two Christmas Eve Festival services at 12pm or 5 pm. Each will feature a special Christmas Message and a candle lighting event to the hymn Silent Night. Christmas Day will feature a joyous Liturgical at 10 am.
Advent Worship Services
We can help you get into the Christmas spirit! Attending Advent services will help build anticipation and excitement in your heart for the celebration of the birth of the Christ child. We will be holding services in both the afternoon and evening on the following Wednesdays – 12/6, 12/13, and 12/20 at 11:30 am (traditional) and 7pm (contemporary).