The new youth Sunday school year begins Sept 8. All of the children in our congregation who are in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to join our mixed grade class to learn about Jesus! Each week the class includes a Bible story lesson along with hands-on crafts and games. Our Sunday school is intentionally structured to allow the teachers to build strong relationships with the youth. Once again, Kim Craig, Tracy Deets, and Peggy Kump will be volunteering their…
St. Mark participated in the West Geauga Chamber of Commerce “Unity Day” on Sunday, August 25, 2024. The community event featured games, pickleball, a dunk tank, food trucks, over 40 merchant and community non-profits, plus much more. The event was held in the West Geauga High School parking lot and was well attended by Chesterland residents and residents of surrounding communities. The new St. Mark tent, made possible by a donation from the Lutheran Church Extension Fund, covered our display…
From Pastor Mark Matzke Thanks be to God, there have been no reports of injuries or loss of life in our community in the wake of Tuesday’s storm. We are hopeful that power will be restored in time for Sunday worship. If so, our normal schedule will be followed. If we do not yet have power at church Sunday morning, those who desire to gather for worship may do so at our normal service times: 8:00 AM and 10:15 AM. An abbreviated service will…