The Video below is actually The Announcements on April 19
Today! Join us to celebrate Pastor Matzke’s 10-year anniversary at St. Mark! We are having a reception luncheon after the 2nd service.
Good News Class – The “Good News” class taught by Pastor Mark is now in session. The class meets from 9:15am-10am in the Matthew Room and covers the topic “What is the Gospel”. The first seven (7) classes will explore what we believe, teach and confess in the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. The last class will be a Q&A session. The community is invited to attend, especially those considering membership at St. Mark. New Member Sunday will be June 28.
It’s time to sign up for church directory pictures. Universal Church Directory will be taking professional pictures for the St. Mark Church Directory on April 28 and April 29 from 2 pm to 8:30 pm. Sign up using the QR code or you can also sign up on the bulletin board on Sunday. CHURCH CODE: oh2954 PASSWORD: Member-smlc Call/text Mark Rychel 440-668-4650 with any questions
Bells are Back: Handbell practice resumed in April. We have 2 openings, so if you’ve ever thought you might like to give it a try – this is your chance! Contact Leah Spisak for more information.
“The Story” Bible Study will resume starting this Wednesday April 22 at 5pm. We are beginning the New Testament and would love for others to join us. Your book will be provided and supper is included! Please contact Linda Bencic to join.
Ladies of St. Mark ! Mark your calendars for a celebration of 20 wonderful years of afternoon tea parties. This event will take place Saturday, May 9th from 11:30 to 1:30 in the fellowship hall. Please join us for an extra special time of food, fun, and fellowship. The cost of tickets is $22.00 per adult and children 8 and under are free. Tickets will be sold between services today and next Sunday the 26th. Limited tickets so don’t be late! Questions contact Diana Monaghan or Jamie Nicoletti
Donations: The LWML Spring Rally is being held on April 25th at Faith Lutheran Church in Mentor. The ingathering fundraising is going to CTSFW, Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN. The Food & Clothing Co-op is a center open to all students enrolled in the school and provides supplies and volunteer service time for the students. If you would be interested in donating items for the ingathering there is a box by the LWML table outside the fellowship hall to place items. They currently need: laundry items – detergent (free & clear), fabric softener pods, non-chlorine bleach and dryer sheets (free & clear) and sauces – ketchup, mustard, mayo, BBQ sauce, salad dressing, syrup, hot sauce or soy sauce. The items donated will be collected Friday morning April 24th so they can be taken on Saturday to the Rally. Thank you!
Vacation Bible School: We are thrilled that 25 St. Mark members have already signed up to volunteer in some capacity, but we still have some open roles! It is a blessing to once again have the support of the congregation behind this important family ministry. Our VBS program, “Jesus is the Best Gift Ever – For Everyone. Everywhere.” will take place July 20-24 from 9:30am-noon. To volunteer or to register children to attend, use the QR code shown here.
St. Mark’s Book Club: For our May meeting, we will be discussing Charlotte’s Web. Join us as we discuss E.B. White’s classic story of love, loss, and renewal. We will be meeting at 1 p.m. on May 13th in the small dining room off of St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall. For our June meeting, we will discuss books that have been translated into English. Pick ANY book that was originally written in a foreign language and come ready to discuss why you think it was worthy (or not!) of an English translation. Your selection can be a classic (like The Odyssey or The Three Musketeers) or something more modern (like A Man Called Ove or My Neighbor Totoro) Although you are free to choose any title, a list of potential books is available on the bulletin board across from the coatroom. Please contact Sue if you’d like the list emailed to you. We will be meeting at 1 p.m. on June 10th in the small dining room off of St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall. Due to changes at the Fairport Harbor Public Library, book club titles will no longer be available to borrow from Sue. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Please contact Sue Matzke with any questions about either month. All are welcome. Bring a friend or two!
May 7th is the National Day of Prayer. St. Mark will be hosting a prayer service at 7 pm that night. This year’s theme is “Glorify God among the Nations – Seeking Him in All Generations.” Be sure to invite others.