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New Member leads St. Mark in Parade

Warren Bauermann , St. Mark’s second newest baptized member led the St. Mark, trophy winning, Praise Team float in the West Geauga Kiwanis Independence Day Parade on the fourth of July 2025! Sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with song, smiles, and waves to the large crowd along the route that proceeded from St. Anselm’s parking lot to the West Geauga High School, St. Mark members flipped “frisbees” highlighting our church location and upcoming Vacation Bible School. The joy…

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…

JUNE 27 CONCERT AT ST. MARK

Niah and Allisha Merrill at St. Mark on Friday, June 27th! 7:00 pm The Merrills move from hymns to contemporary, from classical to gospel, always focusing hearts to praise and worship Jesus Christ. Niah and Allisha sing and play an assortment of instruments (including the piano, trumpet, flugelhorn, hand drums, and Irish penny whistles) in a variety of styles. This concert will have no ticket price – and a free-will offering will be taken. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors…

COMMUNITY LUNCH, “LET’S GRILL”

St Mark’s May community (free) lunch was a hit for both young and old on May 28, 2025. Expert grill master Leah Spisak showed that she can handle more than the handbells in church by preparing hamburgers and hot dogs for Wednesday’s lunch. Scrumptious desserts, along with chips and potato salad, were also served. Lee Stone’s great-granddaughter, Luna, passed out chips and oversaw the garnishes each served with a big smile. Thanks to all who helped and thanks to all…

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!

PASTOR KEN WELSH

Pastor Ken was called home to the Lord on May 5, 2025 Pastor Welsh is the son of Eileen and Elwood Moyer, born September 22, 1941. He was baptized at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Cleveland Heights and confirmed at Our Savior Lutheran in Mayfield Heights. He has been active for a long time as former president, elder and youth director here at St. Mark Lutheran here in Chesterland. Ken went to West Geauga High School and then prepared for a…

BOOKS, BLOOMS AND BAKE SALE

St. Mark Lutheran Church is hosting our first ever used book sale. For two days we will be selling the 5,000+ books and 250+ puzzles that have been donated to us. Proceeds will benefit our annual mission grants, our monthly community lunch, and special church projects. We will have lots of popular fiction, children’s books for all reading levels, cook books, self-help books, religious books and more. Hundreds of vintage books! Free admission.  

MOTHERS DAY TEA

The Mother’s Day Tea Saturday, May 10th from 11:00 to 1:00. St. Mark Fellowship Hall Join us in Embracing New Beginnings and welcoming all new moms and children along with our St. Mark ladies. Tickets are $22.00 and will be sold between services April 6th and April 13th. This is a wonderful time of fun, fellowship, and a delicious lunch. Please join us in celebrating each other as unique women in Christ embracing our community. Diana C. Monaghan 216-187-1415 Jamie…