Food for the Poor Guest Pastor – Please welcome our guest pastor today, Bob Weinhold, who is here on behalf of a nondenominational Christian organization called Food for the Poor. Food for the Poor has been helping the poorest of the poor in 17 Caribbean and Latin American countries for more than 40 years. God has blessed this ministry through the generosity of many Christian donors to become one of the largest not-for-profit service organizations in the country with over $800 million of goods and services distributed every year. Pastor Weinhold has been a lifelong member of the Missouri Synod and a pastor in the LC-MS since he was ordained in 1983. In 2019 he joined the speakers bureau of FFTP and now preaches in LC-MS congregations exclusively on behalf of this ministry. He is happy to be here at the expense of Food for The Poor to share the opportunity to care for the poorest of the poor.
Communication Preferences Survey – The recently-formed Communications Team is evaluating new ways of communication, and is seeking your input on how you would like to be kept in the loop. If you already filled-out a paper copy of the survey at the congregation meeting – thank you! If you have not completed the survey, you can scan the QR code here or pick-up a paper copy on the table in the front entryway. Please return to the church office by the end of the month.
“The Story” is continuing to meet twice a month throughout the summer on Wednesday. “The Story” presents the Bible as one continuing story of God and His people. We are working through the New Testament and would love to welcome new members. Next meeting is this Wednesday June 24th at 5pm, a casual dinner is included. Reach out to Linda Bencic for a copy of the book.
St. Mark’s Book Club: For our July meeting, we will be discussing Outliers: The Story of Success. Join us as we discuss Malcolm Gladwell’s groundbreaking book and compare it to our Christian definition of success. We will be meeting at 1 p.m. on July 8th in the small dining room off of St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall. For our August meeting, we will be discussing John Grisham’s Skipping Christmas as part of our summertime Christmas celebration. We will be meeting at 1 p.m. on August 12th in the small dining room off of St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall to discuss this “modern day Christmas classic” about the year the Krank family decided to not celebrate Christmas. 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!
Marchers needed! St. Mark needs people to march along with our church float and pass out frisbees at the Kiwanis Chesterland 4th of July Parade. Contact Mark Rychel 4506684650
July 5 Outdoor Worship Service and Brunch – Our third annual Outdoor Service is coming-up on Sunday, July 5th. There will be one worship service at 11:00 am, which will take place in our outdoor pavilion. In our service we will give thanks to God for His continued care, including the blessings of peace, freedom, and government. This would be a great opportunity to invite a friend or neighbor to worship with us. If you are able, bring a lawn chair. Note that communion will not be offered at this service. Join us for brunch afterward in the Fellowship Hall. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the main hallway ASAP. We are asking each family/group to bring an entree, salad, side dish, or favorite dish. We will provide beverages and a special dessert.
Christmas in July Worship: On Sunday, July 26, we will be celebrating the birth of Jesus at both the 8am and 10:15 divine services. There will be a Christmas-themed message and Christmas carols. This will serve as the culmination of our VBS Week, which has the theme: Jesus is the Best Gift Ever – For everyone. Everywhere and will dive deep into the Christmas story. Mark your calendar now & plan to invite a friend!
It’s a great time to declutter your home: Beginning on Thursday, July 9th we will begin accepting gently used household items, tools, toys, and more for our September “This & That” Sale. Sorry no clothes, dvds/vhs/cds or large furniture, please. If you would like to donate jewelry or jewelry boxes, please put them in the small dining room off the Fellowship Hall in the box labelled “Ellen”. The first work session to sort and price items will be held on Thursday, July 9th from 9am-noon. Many hands would be appreciated – it is a great opportunity for teens to get volunteer hours. Please see/call Briana McCrudden 440-667-7633 with any questions.
Opportunity to serve – Do you attend Sunday morning Bible Study and/or attend 10:15 service? If so, then we need you. We are looking for 3 people to serve on coffee clean up. It can be done after Bible Study or even after 10:15 service. If you are able to help with this ministry please contact Karen Rudar at 216-440-8838.
Thank you – Ron Croucher would like to thank all those who prayed, sent cards, and called – he is on the road to recovery.