Family (Page 5)

Family (Page 5)

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…

12th Annual Mothers Day Luncheon

On Saturday May 12, 2018 the women of St. Mark got together in the St. Mark Fellowship Hall for the 12th annual Mothers Day Luncheon.  This years theme, “A fun look at fashion from Victorian Times to present.” Thanks to Donna Toth for the pictures

Easter Basket Outreach

The members of St. Mark filled 127 Easter Baskets with gifts for the children of Geauga County. Each basket was special, pink for girls, blue for boys. A note from the St. Mark congregation was included in each basket. The baskets were loaded on “Prayer Force One”, the church bus and were delivered to Geauga Jobs and Family Services. , on March 22, 2018. Thanks to Monica McGurer for the photos    

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

2017 Youth Group Christmas Party

On Sunday evening Dec. 17, 2017 the Youth Group had their Christmas party in fellowship hall, featuring a live animated Christmas tree (Chris Ryan) and one of Santa’s elves (Tom Holt). Thanks to Kim Ryan and Donna Robinson for the pics

Bill Maiden Honored by University Hospitals

On Monday Dec. 11, 2017 Bill Maiden, a long time St. Mark member was honored for his service in the military by University Hospital Hospice. Bill was presented with a pin and certificate honoring his military service in the United States Marine Corps. Bill told the group about his growing up as a youth in Alabama through his service to the United States as a Marine in World War II. He also led a stirring rendition of “God Bless America,”.…

November Community Lunch

Nov 30, 2017 was Turkey Day for the community surrounding St. Mark. Home made turkey stuffing casserole was the main course at the St. Mark monthly community free lunch. Fellowship Hall was full of laughter and conversations , the St. Mark bus “Prayforce One” brought people from the West Geauga Senior Center, food and friendship was the order of the day. The next community lunch will be Dec.27! Mark your calendars and celebrate Christmas with us.

St. Mark Celebrates Bill Maiden at 95

Often described as the “Spiritual Soul” of the St. Mark congregation, Bill Maiden had his 95th birthday celebrated on Sunday Nov. 27 in the St. Mark Fellowship Hall. For those of you that don’t know Bill listen to the “Voices of Faith” interview by Pastor Matzke below. https://www.stmarkchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Bill-MaidenVOF.mp3 The members of St. Mark love and cherish Bill. We are grateful for his living faith that he shares with all that he come in  contact with.

Honoring Service, Serving the Needy, Fellowship, Bibles for Kids

The weekend ending on Sunday Sept 24, was a busy time at St. Mark. Hildred Tornberg, the longtime church organist retired from playing the organ. Hildred will still direct the choir. The congregation appreciates  her years of service and dedication to excellence in music at St. Mark . Satuday we served a meal those in need at Building Hope In The City(BHIC), the urban outreach of Trinity Lutheran on the near west Side of Cleveland. St. Mark serves a meal…

Youth Group starts their new calendar year

The St. Mark Youth Group started  a new year on Rally Day on Sept 10, 2017 ! A lot is happening this year, mission trips, fundraisers  as well the fun and lasting friendships that happens at these events. Youth Group meets at 6 pm Sunday nights

St. Mark – Chesterland Independence Day Parade

The largest group ever, participated in the 2017 Chesterland Independence Day Parade . Led by our Praise Team, the St. Mark Float again featured live music. The eclectic group of Pastors, Youth Leaders, Youth Group members, and  Senior Citizens from St. Mark tossed flying discs to the crowd as well as passing out “We are Family” stickers and bookmarks highlighting the new family ministry at St. Mark. Special thank to Onderdonk Sons roofing for the use of their flatbed trailer