fellowship (Page 9)

fellowship (Page 9)

Cruise In- to a Golf Scramble-Steak at the 19th hole

The last weekend of July  was a busy one at St. Mark. On Saturday, the Saint Mark parking lot became a show place for classic automobiles. The annual Cruise In featured cars from members of our congregation as well as classic car collectors from Chesterland and surrounding areas. Sunday featured the St. Mark Open at Legend Lakes Golf club. After many prayers at the morning services, the golfers headed out in the afternoon for some fellowship around a golf tournament.…

Vacation Bible School 2018

St. Mark Lutheran Chesterland Ohio, invited the children in the surrounding communities to Splash Canyon, the theme for the 2018 Vacation Bible School. From the exciting white water rafting in the main church entrance way to the rocks and waterfall in the church sanctuary, the young people learned about Jesus through song, stories, crafts and videos. Thanks to all who participated.

Chesterland Independence Day Parade

Music by the Praise team, flinging frisbees, were just part of the fun as members of St. Mark participated in the annual Chesterland Independence Day Parade. Meeting at the church early, loading  the donated (thank you Onderdonks) trailer with instruments, signs, inverters, batteries, we marched next to the St. Mark Praise team as they praised the Lord with music.We handed out frisbees as  with the St. Mark contact information on them. Thanks to all who participated.

June Community Lunch

Sausage, Au gratin potatoes, corn, rolls, fruit salad, homemade deserts plus great conversations, laughter, and joyful serving were the fare of the day at St. Mark for the monthly free community lunch, Each month the ladies of St. Mark sponsor a free luncheon for the Chesterland and surrounding communities. Prayer Force One the church bus also picks up seniors at the West Geauga Senior center. The songs sung on the bus this Wednesday were, “Show Me the Way to Go…

Youth Group Mission Trip- Send Off

What a send off for the St. Mark Youth as they head to Altoona PA to do some servant evangelism! At the 9:45 service on June 10, 2018, all those heading to the missionfield  were commisioned and received a blessing in front of the congregation. They were treated to hot dogs, hamburgers and mac and cheese plus other goodies at a going away lunch in fellowship hall after the service. The group boarded “PrayerForce One” the church bus and headed…

June Men’s Breakfast- Mark Zimmerman

The men of Saint Mark meet at the Rise and Dine Cafe in downtown Chesterland, at the beginning of each month. Breakfast, conversation and a short presentation by various members of the local community as well as members of St. Mark, are the fare of the day. This month, Mark Zimmerman, St. Mark member, radio talk host, Cleveland art museum expert on Jesus in art, Cleveland Indians and Lake Erie Captain fan and employee, Geauga Transit employee, marketing expert, Bible…

St. Mark Picnic 2018

On June 3, 2018,  the members of St. Mark met in our sanctuary for one service at 10:am. The sanctuary was full as our voices razed the roof in song and we as brothers and sisters in Christ participated in the Sacrament of the Altar (Communion). After worship we met in the St. Mark Pavilion for food , fellowship and games. All ages from seniors to young families with babies and young adults had an awesome time. Thanks to all…

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

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…

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…

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.