Posts by rychel

Posts by rychel

MISSION CLARITY MEETING

The Mission Clarity team is hosting a forum on Saturday, February 28, from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm  We will present our findings and solicit feedback from the congregation. Please join us for this event. Attached is a PDF of what will be presented.  We are not planning on printing copies of this file but you are welcome to bring your own if you desire. Contact Pastor Chris if you have any questions.

ASH WEDNESDAY

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM Life Together in Lent The penitential season of Lent offers us the opportunity to hear God’s Word and respond in repentance and faith. We often speak of Lent as a journey—one that leads us to the cross, and, ultimately, the empty tomb of Jesus. These are important concepts and can be very personal, as we take a close look at ourselves in relation to our Savior. However, Lent does not have…

Jan. 25 Weather Announcement

The Elders and Pastors want to let you all know that we will be having the 8:00am and 10:15am services on this Sunday, January 25th. We are postponing Pastor Matzke’s 10 Year Anniversary Party after the second service for a few weeks. Therefore, there is no need to set up Fellowship Hall tomorrow Saturday so please do not show up for this. We will be live streaming the services so feel free to stay home and watch the services online. Be safe and stay warm.  Soli Deo gloria David Toth Chairman…

Congratulations Pastor Chris!

Pastor Chris Ryan starts his full-time call at St Mark starting this January. His installation service was on December 28, 2025 Below are highlights og his installation service and congratulatory banquet.

PASTOR RYAN IINSTALLATION SERVICE

We praise and thank the Lord that Pastor Chris Ryan has accepted the call to serve St. Mark in full-time ministry. To ask God’s blessings upon Pastor Ryan’s work and publicly acknowledge this new beginning, we will hold an Installation service next Sunday, December 28th at 3:00 PM. A reception will immediately follow. 

CHRISTMAS AT ST. MARK

Make your plans now to attend either of our two Christmas Eve Festival services at 12pm or 5 pm. Each will feature a special Christmas Message and a candle lighting event to the hymn Silent Night. Christmas Day will feature a joyous Liturgical Celebtration at 10 am.

SHOP ST. MARK GEAR FOR CHRISTMAS

The St. Mark store features gift items unique to St. Mark. Show your spirit! Let the Holy Spirit use your St. Mark gear as a conversation starter to share the Good News of our Savior and King, Jesus Christ. Proclaim the Kingdom! Click here

Lessons and Carols – This Sunday

Come and hear the story of our Savior’s Birth this Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. The story will be told in readings and song. You will enjoy traditional Christmas carols played by our magnificent organist, Clayton Heuer combined with the St. Mark Praise team.

Holiday bell Concert

Holiday Bells: Our bell choir will perform their annual mini Christmas concert December 7th following the announcements, about 11:45. The concert can be attended in-person or online via live-stream. 

WEDNESDAY ADVENT SERVICES

We can help you get into the Christmas spirit!   Attending Advent services will help build anticipation and excitement in your heart for the celebration of the birth of the Christ child.  We will be holding services in both the afternoon and evening on the following Wednesdays – 12/3, 12/10, and 12/17 at 11:30 am (traditional) and 7pm (contemporary). 

Welcome New Members

Thank you Mari Jane Pavalonis, for the great picture St. Mark welcomed 6 new members to their congregation today! After completing Pastor Mark’s “Good News” class, they were heartily welcomed during the 10:15 service on Nov.16, 2025 If you would like to know more about the “Good News” being spread at St. Mark call 440-729-1668 or email us at mail@stmarkchester.org