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April Men’s breakfast
St. Mark’s monthly men’s breakfast was held on April 13, 2024, at The Coffee Post in downtown Chesterland. The small conference room was filled to the brim with the men from St. Mark. This month’s speaker was Rev. Steven Hackmann from Shorehaven Lutheran Church in Euclid, Ohio, Rev. Hackmann is also the circuit visitor for the circuit of Lutheran churches that St. Mark belongs to which encompasses churches from Euclid to south of Solon. During a give-and-take session directed by…
Preschool open House
St. Mark Christian Preschool Open House. Our mission is to offer a Christ-centered option for parents who want a hands-on curriculum which will prepare their children for success in Kindergarten. Students must be age 3 by the first day of school. Come see the classroom and meet the Director on either Friday, April 12 from 6-8pm or Saturday, April 13 from 10am-noon. The Preschool is located on the lower level of the church building at 11900 Chillicothe Rd. Chesterland, OH 44026-…
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL-REGISTER NOW!
Registration is now open for Vacation Bible School! Our theme this year is SCUBA – Diving into Friendship with God. This epic undersea adventure will include crafts, games, songs, Bible stories, and more! VBS will run from July 22-26 from 9-11:30am and is open to children from age 3 through entering 5th grade. The link to register as a participant or volunteer is https://vbspro.events/p/events/stmark2024 It’s not too early to start inviting the children that you know in our community to this…
BIBLE STUDIES EXPLODING AT ST.MARK
Our Tuesday Morning Bible Study at St. Mark at 11 am has become extremely popular! 37 people this week! Usually led by Pastor Mark Matzke , this last Tuesday was led by Pastor Ron LePere. We are so blessed to have 3 retired (Pastors never really retire) Pastors at St. Mark. Pastor Ron LePere, Pastor Gerald Matzke, and Pastor Ken Welsh all attend and continue to contribute to the Lord’s work at St. Mark. Pastor Chris Ryan is our Associate…
Feb. Men’s Breakfast
On February 10, 2024, men from St. Mark gathered at the Coffee Post on Route 306 in Chesterland to discuss the upcoming Super Bowl. Rev. Gerald Matzke led a discussion and asked questions as to what it takes to be a Super Bowl Champion. Weightlifting, studying the playbook, and mental preparation were some of the answers given. Then the discussion turned toward our life in Christ and how much of the same preparation prepares us for being Christian men in…
Ladies Luncheon
On Saturday, January 27 the annual St. Mark Ladies Luncheon was held in Fellowship Hall on the St. Mark Campus. For the first time in memory, the men of St. Mark served the ladies with a brunch highlighted by Chicken Cordon Bleu, Caesar Salad, French toast, eggs, potatoes, and other scrumptious offerings. A special presentation on the Shroud of Turin was given by Shroud expert Dave Onysko. Here is his on-line presentation
New Bible Study
On Tuesday, January 16th, at 11 am Pastor Mark will begin a new Bible Study entitled “Psalm Shelters in the Storm,” a discussion of six Psalms that give comfort and understanding when times get rough. (Especially at this time of year, keep an eye on weather-related school closings. If West Geauga Schools are closed, we also have a ‘snow day.’)
Non-Traditional Bible Study
Non-traditional Bible Study Join us in person as wecontinue discussing the Gospelin Life. Grace ChangesEverything DVD by best-sellingauthor and pastor, TimothyKeller. This multi-series videoBible study discusses how tolive the Gospel out in allaspects of life – from ourcommunity to the worldat-large. Expect livelyconversation! November meetings: Sundays 11 & 26 at 7pm
President Rev. Dr. Kevin Wilson at St. Mark
Welcome to Rev. Dr. Kevin Wilson: Ohio District President, who visited and preached today at St. Mark. Rev. Wilson gave a presentation at the Education Hour in Fellowship Hall at 9:15 between services Pastor Wilson highlighted the services available through the Ohio District to local congregations. He also answered a number of questions from the audience.
Congrats Pastor Chris
Pastor Chris Ryan has completed his Specific Ministry Pastor Curriculum at Concordia St. Louis Seminary. St. Mark members held a reception between services on Sunday, July 30, 2023, to celebrate this accomplishment. Thank You, Pastor Chris, for all your hard work to share the GOOD NEWS of Jesus Christ at St. Mark and the loving Pastoral care you show our members. We pray for you and encourage you as you now start work on your Masters of Divinity Degree,
Vacation Bible School at St. Mark
Register now for a Stellar experience: at this year’s Vacation Bible school. July 24-28 will be when we take off into space and have an out of this world adventure that’s light years of faith building fun. Sign up online at myvbs.org/Stmarkchester.