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“It Was A Real Nice Clambake”
Fellowship at St. Mark is an important part of our Christian walk together. Sat. September 24 was the St. Mark annual clambake. Like the song, “It was a real nice clambake” from the musical Carousel, it was a real great time . For those that were not clam eaters, a chicken dinner was available. Thanks to the Fellowship Committee for another fun event. Thanks to Kirk Jacobson for the pictures
Serving ” Brats” at Building Hope In The City
This Saturday, Sept. 17,we loaded our church bus known as PRAYERFORCE ONE with brats, buns, mac and cheese, and cupcakes and headed to Building Hope In The City, the local outreach of Trinity Lutheran on Cleveland’s near west side. We also brought canned foods and clothing collected by the St. Mark congregation. The clothing was especially welcome as people were looking towards winter. We prepared to serve dinner for 150 people and came home empty. We are grateful for the…
First “Being Lutheran” book study at St. Mark
Many people are involved in studies at St. Mark. Tuesday’s Joy of Christianity Bible Study drew over 35 people. This Thursday the first book study with a pot luck dinner preceding the study had 25 plus in attendance. The study which meets once a month wil discuss the book. “Being Lutheran” by A. Trevor Sutton. The study is led by Sue Matzke. To see all St. Mark’s studies, click here Here are some pics from the first study
2016 St. Mark “This and That Sale”
On Sept. 9th and 10th , St. Mark held it’s annual “This and That” rummage sale. The event took up the entire church , sans the sanctuary, including some of the front lawn. Bargains galore, including pianos,organs, board games, and various items. The money from the sale helps sponsor many of the mission activities at St. Mark. It also the hope at St. Mark that by having people from the community visit St. Mark that we might serve them spiritually when…
September Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
The men of St. Mark Chesterland, get together once a month for fellowship at Rise and Dine cafe in Chesterland to listen to speakers on various subjects. September’s breakfast featured Rev. Powell Woods who spoke on law and Gospel. The next breakfast is at Rise and Dine on October 8th. 9 am until a little after 10. Call Ron Cudnik 440-338-3735 to reserve your space, first time guests eat for free and the breakfast is open to all men, not…
August Community Lunch
Sloppy Joes were the main dish this month at the St.Mark “Feed the Flock” community free lunch. Thanks to the wonderful ladies of our women’s league as the serve in many ways. On the last Wednesday of every month, St. Mark opens the doors of our fellowship hall to the surrounding community inviting all to a community lunch at St. Mark. Join us for the September lunch on September 28, 2016, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Here are some pics…
St. Mark Picnic
After the 9:45 service on Sunday August 28, 2016, the St. Mark congregation gathered under the Pavilion behind the church for the St. Mark annual picnic. As with most Lutheran functions, a meal was the center of attention. One of the pictures shows Tom Holt, instructing Dave Toth Jr. on the finer points of grilling hot dogs. Jack Shaw was manning the grill on the hamburger side. Notice the tents behind the picnic tables, they house great bargains for the…
Cleansing of the Chairs at St. Mark 😉
Once every fifty years a number of volunteers at St. Mark get together for the “ritual” of chair cleansing. Seriously, we are grateful for the volunteers that got together on Saturday to power wash and scrub our fellowship hall chairs that have served us well. Young and old got together to man the power washers and brushes and rags ( Gayle Fecsik’s dog also participated). It is fun when brothers and sisters in Christ get together and do a project…
August Men’s Breakfast
Great attendance at the August Men’s Breakfast. Thanks to Rise and Dine Cafe in Chesterland for the great food and hosting our breakfast. This months guest speaker was Pastor Dave Fry from Riverview Church in Novelty OH. Next Breakfast is Sept. 10 at 9 am at Rise and Dine.
Immanuel Lutheran, Downers Grove IL Youth Group
St. Mark entertained a youth group from Immanuel Lutheran Church , Downers Grove IL last weekend as they traveled to Western Pennsylvania for mission work. About 60 youth and adults slept in the St. Mark church and St. Mark members provided dinner on Saturday and a breakfast on Sunday as well as a huge bonfire Sat. night. We were privileged to worship with the group at our 8:15 service. We pray for their safe travel and that the Holy Spirit uses their…
St. Mark 2016 Vacation Bible School
St. Mark Vacation Bible School 2016 (VBS) took place from July 25th thru July 29th. 55 plus kids enjoyed the theme “Barnyard Roundup” in the St. Mark Sanctuary. The entire St. Mark campus was turned into a Barnyard, sans the smell. Volunteers from the St. Mark congregation plus members of the community helped the children , sing songs, watch videos, hear bible stories, meet biblical characters and pray. They feasted on food like lambs made from marshmallows and pretzels and sandwiches…
July Community Lunch
“Making Caring Connections In Our Community” is the St. Mark vision. This month the Womens League connected with Brats and Beans during our monthly free community lunch. special thanks to Donna Robinson for the wonderful pictures