Bible
Vacation Bible School Day 1
There is still time to join in on the fun. Be at St. Mark Tuesday, July 22, thru Friday at 9 am done at 11:30 am
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL- JULY 21
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AN AWESOME WEEKEND AT ST. MARK
Nia and Allisha Nia and Allishia Merrill, Christian music artists held a free concert at St. Mark on Friday June 27, in the St. Mark Sanctuary. They shared their music and personal testimonies about their faith in Jesus Christ. What a blessing to all that attended the comcert. CDs and flash drives with their 5 albums are available on line at https://niahallisha.com/ thanks to Debbie Turk for the concert pictures Outdoor worship Service On Sunday June 29, 2025 the members…
SUNDAY JUNE 29- ONE SERVICE AT ST.MARK
St. Mark Congregational Outdoor Worship and Potluck Rain or Shine: Don’t miss the opportunity to worship as one at our single service next Sunday, June 29th.The praise will begin at 11 am– bring your family, friends, and your lawn chairs! Following the service, plan on staying for the pot-luck afterward.Remember to bring a dish to share. Sign up on the bulletin board if you have not already done so. or the QR code below Although the Worship service and Potluck…
PASTOR MATZKE – MEMORIAL DAY PRAYER
Pastor Mark Matzke, Senior Pastor at St. Mark, was chosen by the officials of the Chesterland Memorial Day Event to give the invocation and concluding prayer, this Memorial Day at the township cemetery on Chillicothe Rd. Rev. George Zehnder, former Pastor at St. Mark, took on the character of a Revolutionary Army person for the event. Pastor Zehnder has been active in locating the graves of Revolutionary soldiers buried in the Chesterland area and decorating their graves The event featured…
MOTHER’S DAY TEA AT ST.MARK
On Saturday, May 10, 2025, the ladies of St. Mark, along with children and grandchildren, celebrated Mother’s Day in St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall. The theme “Embracing New Beginnings,” especially welcomed by all new moms and children. Exquisite decorations, fun games, delicious food, along with fun and laughter, provided a memorable afternoon for all that attended Special thanks to Diana Monahan and Jamie Nicoletti for organizing this event!
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
March 5 2025 11:30 am and 7 pm LENT 2025: Witnesses to the Passion The Lenten season invites Christians to reflect on the account of Jesus’ suffering and crucifixion. Forty six days after it begins on Ash Wednesday (forty days plus Sundays), Christians gather on Easter Sunday to celebrate the triumph of Jesus’ resurrection and the hope it beings to all who believe. All four Gospel writers—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—devote a substantial portion of their account of Jesus’ life…
NEW BIBLE STUDY
ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER : FIRST THESSALONIANS Led by Pastor Matzke in Fellowship Hall 11 am Tuesdays NEW TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY: Beginning Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025, please join us for “Encourage One Another”: A look at the New Testament book of First Thessalonians and how we can apply it to encouraging one another on our faith Journey
LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION PRAYER SERVICE
On February 15, 2025, St. Mark hosted a prayer service for the Northeast Zone Lutheran Women In Mission (LWML) members. The inspiring service featured awesome singing and heartfelt prayer. A fun skit featuring some LWML ladies was also included A luncheon in St. Mark Fellowship hall followed.
Sunday School Begins Sept.8
The new youth Sunday school year begins Sept 8. All of the children in our congregation who are in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to join our mixed grade class to learn about Jesus! Each week the class includes a Bible story lesson along with hands-on crafts and games. Our Sunday school is intentionally structured to allow the teachers to build strong relationships with the youth. Once again, Kim Craig, Tracy Deets, and Peggy Kump will be volunteering their…