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May Free Community Lunch at St. Mark
A beautiful sunny last day of May, 2017 was the setting for the monthly St. Mark Free Community Lunch. Chef Meister grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and the ladies of the St. Mark Women’s league served sides of delicious potato salad and watermelon. Home made desserts were also very popular with our guests. Prayer Force One, the St. Mark church bus made its usual run to the Geauga Senior Center to pick up the fun bunch of seniors. The next lunch will be…
Summer Schedule Begins June 4, 2017
Summer Worship Schedule Beginning June 4, 2017 There will be two worship services each Sunday. 8:15 a.m. will continue to be the traditional service; 9:45 a.m. will alternate between The Gathering and the contemporary service. The 9:45 a.m. service on June 4 will be the Gathering format.
A Weekend of Plants and Fairy Gardens at St. Mark
Friday night, May 19, 2017 , St. Mark hosted the annual plant sale preview party with a silent auction and a Chinese auction . Pastor Mark did great job as MC.. The venue featured great food & beautiful plants. It was a rainy evening so the Classic Car Show was cancelled. Saturday, the plant sale continued with sunny skies. Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs were the fare of the day for our guests. Marilyn Meyerholt and her assistants held a Fairy…
Mother’s Day Luncheon
On Saturday, May 13, The women of St. Mark celebrated the wonderful ladies in their lives. Our theme this year was ” The History of the Apron”. We had a delicious menu and enjoyed good fellowship, food, and fond memories.
Congrats Confirmands 2017
On Sunday May 7, 2017 at St. Mark, Alex Fellinger, Nathan Fellinger, Grace Large and Andy Matzke receive the Rite of Confirmation. For those that are not familiar with the rite of confirmation, here is a short explanation: “Confirmation is a public rite of the church preceded by a period of instruction designed to help baptized Christians identify with the life and mission of the Christian community….Prior to admission to the Lord’s Supper, it is necessary to be instructed in…
May Men’s Breakfast
The monthly St. Mark Men’s breakfast met at Rise and Dine Cafe in Chesterland on May 6, 2017. Pastor George Zehnder, retired pastor at St. Mark gave an interesting presentation on “Sin versus Iniquity.” The men from St. Mark meet at Rise and Dine on the first Saturday of each month and listen to short presentations by people from all walks of life. The next breakfast is June 3, 2017. All men are welcome, you do not need to attend…
April Community Free Lunch
On a beautiful April spring day, the St. Mark Women’s league reached out to the Chesterland and surrounding communities to provide their monthly free lunch. Sloppy Joes, cole slaw, chips and various deserts were the fare of the day. The St. Mark Church bus “Prayer Force One” picked up seniors at the West Geauga Senior Center in downtown Chesterland. Great fellowship , food was had by all. St. Mark sponsors a monthly free lunch the third Wednesday of each month.…
Tweets for the Garden
“Tweets for the Garden” ( St. Mark preview party for the annual plant sale) will be held Friday evening, May 19th, from 7:00pm -9:30pm. Tickets for this adult only event are $10.00 per person and include beer or wine, hors d’oeuvres and punch. Featured are donated items from our members, area nurseries and garden centers –all with a garden and/or bird theme. Handcrafted items from area artisans and gift baskets will be offered to the highest bidder along with numerous raffle…
Holy Week Highlights
Selected Highlights from Holy Week at St. Mark Palm Sunday- Easter Egg Hunt, Christian Seder, Pastor Matzke – Good Friday Sermon, Easter Sunday – Contemporary Service thanks to Donna Toth and Bruce Robinson for the photos
April Men’s Breakfast
On April 1, 2017 the men of St. Mark met at the Rise and Dine Cafe in downtown Chesterland. The guest speak this month was St. Mark’s own Chris Ryan who along with his wife Kim lead the very active St. Mark Youth Group, click here to see whats happeneing at the St. Mark Youth group. Chris used the St. Mark Mission Statement “Go and Make Disciples of All Nations” (abbreviated version) and our vision statement ” Making Caring Connections In…
March Community Lunch
On the last Wednesday of every month the St. Mark Women’s League sponsors a free community lunch. This month’s lunch was well attended on a beautiful, sunny spring day. Pulled pork sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, salad an deserts were the lunch of the day. The St. Mark church bus, “Prayer Force One” headed to the Geauga Senior Center in Chesterland and picked a fun group that sang all the way to St. Mark and all the way back to the Senior Center.…
Easter Baskets for Foster Kids
Every Year St. Mark prepares Easter Baskets as gifts for kids in foster families through Geauga Jobs and Family Services. This Year we have prepared well over 100 baskets. Monica McGurer who co-ordinates this effort, brings empty baskets to church and church members take them home and fill them. Each basket is unique and hand filled by St. Mark members. Monica loads them in a vehicle and takes them to Geauga Jobs and Family Services for distribution. Monica wanted me…