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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…
June 10, 2018 – SUMMER SCHEDULE BEGINS
Summer Worship Schedule Beginning June 10, there will be two worship services each Sunday. 8:15 a.m. will continue to be the traditional Lutheran Litugical service; 9:45 a.m. will alternate between The Gathering (Hymns and Contemporary “Praise” Music) and the contemporary service (Contemporary “Praise” Music). The 9:45 a.m. service on June 10 will be the contemporary format
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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…
Katie the Owl Visits St. Mark Preschool
Tim Cunnigham, Wildlife Ed Specialist from the Lake County Metro Parks, Penitentiary Glen visited St. Mark Preschool on Wednesday April 25, 2018. Tim brought special guest, Katie the owl, Katie had received medical attention for some muscle problems at Lake Metro Parks and now visits schools and other venues to aquatint people with her background and opportunities available for nature education at the Lake Metro Park, Penitentiary Glen.
Collecting Donations for Womansafe
WOMENSAFE DONATIONS IN THE ST. MARK CHURCH LOBBY Women’s League is collecting personal items to give as gifts for Mother’s Day to the residents of the Womensafe Shelter. Items such as shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, fuzzy socks, manicure tools, hairbrushes and combs are just some ideas of gifts. Donations will be accepted through May 6th. Any questions should be forwarded to Diana Monaghan at 440-286-3661
April Men’s Breakfast
Rev. Gerald Matzke made a presentation about the church history surrounding the Sunday after Easter at the monthly April men’s breakfast at the Rise and Dine Cafe in Chesterland. Pastor Matzke’s presentation about “Low Sunday” , the name associated with the first Sunday after Easter , featured historical background and a number of humorous saying and jokes associated with the traditional revelry on that Sunday. The next breakfast is May 5, 2018 at the Rise and Dine Cafe, 12769 Chillicothe…
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…
Christmas In February In Haiti !!!
We received this email thank you and photos from Nora Leon, missionary in Haiti. The St. Mark Women’s League donated $500.00 for this meal in Haiti. The email was directed to St. Mark Member Lee Stone “TODAY was the big day for a special meal for the students at Boisbouton … thanks to the generous donation that came from you and your Ohio friends. Please pass on our sincere thanks to all those who made this possible! ENJOY the photos!…
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