Posts from 2016 (Page 3)
Ready to Roll- Prayer Force One
Thanks to St. Mark member Cheryl Lee and Mason & Healey Services for officially putting the name and contact information on St. Mark church bus. The bus known as “Prayer Force One” will be used by St. Mark for ministry in the Chesterland and surrounding areas. “PRAYER FORCE ONE” WILL BE AT THE GEAUGA SENIOR CENTER September 28, 2016 To Transport People to ST. MARK COMMUNITY FREE LUNCH thanks Cheryl for the pictures
Pastor Matzke on International KFUO Radio
Listen to Pastor Mark Matzke on Fri., Aug. 26, 9:00 a.m. ET for the Daily Lectionary Study on His Time and again with a sermonette during morning prayer between 9 and 9:30 a.m. ET click here to go to KFUO Radio
Cleansing of the Chairs at St. Mark 😉
Once every fifty years a number of volunteers at St. Mark get together for the “ritual” of chair cleansing. Seriously, we are grateful for the volunteers that got together on Saturday to power wash and scrub our fellowship hall chairs that have served us well. Young and old got together to man the power washers and brushes and rags ( Gayle Fecsik’s dog also participated). It is fun when brothers and sisters in Christ get together and do a project…
August Men’s Breakfast
Great attendance at the August Men’s Breakfast. Thanks to Rise and Dine Cafe in Chesterland for the great food and hosting our breakfast. This months guest speaker was Pastor Dave Fry from Riverview Church in Novelty OH. Next Breakfast is Sept. 10 at 9 am at Rise and Dine.
Immanuel Lutheran, Downers Grove IL Youth Group
St. Mark entertained a youth group from Immanuel Lutheran Church , Downers Grove IL last weekend as they traveled to Western Pennsylvania for mission work. About 60 youth and adults slept in the St. Mark church and St. Mark members provided dinner on Saturday and a breakfast on Sunday as well as a huge bonfire Sat. night. We were privileged to worship with the group at our 8:15 service. We pray for their safe travel and that the Holy Spirit uses their…
Pastor Matzke on Twitter
It's been a long time, but I'm about to record a new Voices of Faith with my friend Bill Maiden. Very excited! — Mark Matzke (@ReverendMatzke) August 2, 2016
St. Mark 2016 Vacation Bible School
St. Mark Vacation Bible School 2016 (VBS) took place from July 25th thru July 29th. 55 plus kids enjoyed the theme “Barnyard Roundup” in the St. Mark Sanctuary. The entire St. Mark campus was turned into a Barnyard, sans the smell. Volunteers from the St. Mark congregation plus members of the community helped the children , sing songs, watch videos, hear bible stories, meet biblical characters and pray. They feasted on food like lambs made from marshmallows and pretzels and sandwiches…
July Community Lunch
“Making Caring Connections In Our Community” is the St. Mark vision. This month the Womens League connected with Brats and Beans during our monthly free community lunch. special thanks to Donna Robinson for the wonderful pictures
Kevin Bacon at St. Mark Vacation Bible School!
It was a busy first day at St. Mark Chesterland’s Barnyard Round-up Vacation Bible School! It started off with a guest appearance by none other than Kevin Bacon Take a look at the video below to see Kevin’s intro: Here is a gallery featuring some first day activities.
Pastor Matzke on Twitter
I'm happy to announce my return to "His Time" with @KFUOAndy on August 26, 9:00 am EST. Listen live at https://t.co/m2Wdqa4Foa — Mark Matzke (@ReverendMatzke) July 21, 2016
CRUISE IN To St. Mark Chesterland
On July, 16, 2016, a gorgeous summer evening, St. Mark, Chesterland Ohio, opened its parking lot to car and truck enthusiasts displaying their vintage , Corvettes, GTO’s , Semi’s, and pick up trucks . Conversations revolved around carburetors and fellowship as St. Mark’s members put some action into their vision statement “Making Caring Connections in Our Community,” by connecting with the car and truck loving community in Chesterland and beyond. Special Thanks to Donna Toth and Donna Robinson for the wonderful pictures
Kirsten Zimmerman- Missionary to El Salvador
On Sunday, July 10th, Kirsten Zimmerman addressed the congregation of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Chesterland about her work at Love & Hope Children’s Home in Santa Tecla, El Salvador. She told of the challenges and victories of the last 4 1/2 years, and updated St. Mark on the status of the children under her care. Following Kirsten is easy: On Instagram: @kirstenzimm Her blog: blog.loveandhopechildrenshome.com These ways always contain great photos! Or, look for monthly updates in the St.…