Next Sunday, September 13th, Ohio District President Kevin Wilson will be preaching at both services. In addition, he will utilize the Education Hour (beginning at 9:15 AM) to bring greetings and talk about district/congregation relationships. If you are not familiar with district and synodical matters, this is the perfect opportunity to learn how our church partners with the Ohio District and Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, and to ask any questions you may have. President Wilson will be assisted in worship by Rev. Gerald Matzke. Please take advantage of this special opportunity to strengthen ties with our District President and to encourage him in his tasks.
Men’s Breakfast is this Saturday, September 8th at 8:30am, at the Coffee Post on 306 in Chesterland. It’s a great way to connect with others here at St. Mark. See George Fretz with questions.
Thank you – to everyone who participated in the Ministry Fair last Sunday! If you were unable to attend, you can find a copy of the updated Ministry Resource Guide in your mailbox or pick-up a copy from the table in the front entrance.
Choir starts back up in September! As in previous years, we will have rehearsals on Sundays, at 9:00 (as soon as the 1st service ends). 1st Sunday of the month – women practice. 2nd Sunday of the month – men practice. Both of these are in the Music room. 3rd Sunday of the month we all practice in the Sanctuary. 4th Sunday of the month we sing at both services. If you can carry a tune, we’d love to have you join us in praising our Lord with song!
Volunteers needed: Please stay after the second service on TODAY, September 6th, to help set up the tables for the This ‘N That rummage sale. We will need helpers with trucks to move the donated items from the Women’s League shed to the church portico and helpers to load/unload the items from the trucks. Many hands make this large task move very quickly! There are many volunteer opportunities during the rummage sale set up as well. Please join us in any way you can, your help will make this sale a success. There is a sign-up list posted on the bulletin board by the fellowship hall, or you can use the QR code provided to sign up online.
Preschool resumes Tuesday – The St Mark Preschool fall semester begins Tuesday the 8th. Please lift up in your prayers our teachers Patrick Burke and Donna Walkuski and the children who will be attending.
“Smiles Across the Miles” is the theme of the 32nd LWML Northeast Zone Retreat. The one-day retreat will take place at Jordan Creek in Concord Township on Saturday, Sept. 19th from 9am-3:30pm. The cost is $25 per person, which includes breakfast snacks and light lunch. This will be a Christ-centered event with a speaker (message: Joy in the Journey), devotions, a skit, a project and more! The registration deadline is Sept 8th. Our own Ruth Mowery is the Retreat Chairperson and you can reach out to her with any questions. This retreat is a wonderful way to connect with LWML ladies from neighboring LCMS churches. You’ll come away inspired!
From Dianne Rudyk and family – Thank you to the crew who did set-up and all the ladies who prepared and served the meal for her mother Alice Clarkin’s funeral service Sunday.