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Vacation Bible School 2018
St. Mark Lutheran Chesterland Ohio, invited the children in the surrounding communities to Splash Canyon, the theme for the 2018 Vacation Bible School. From the exciting white water rafting in the main church entrance way to the rocks and waterfall in the church sanctuary, the young people learned about Jesus through song, stories, crafts and videos. Thanks to all who participated.
Chesterland Independence Day Parade
Music by the Praise team, flinging frisbees, were just part of the fun as members of St. Mark participated in the annual Chesterland Independence Day Parade. Meeting at the church early, loading the donated (thank you Onderdonks) trailer with instruments, signs, inverters, batteries, we marched next to the St. Mark Praise team as they praised the Lord with music.We handed out frisbees as with the St. Mark contact information on them. Thanks to all who participated.
June Community Lunch
Sausage, Au gratin potatoes, corn, rolls, fruit salad, homemade deserts plus great conversations, laughter, and joyful serving were the fare of the day at St. Mark for the monthly free community lunch, Each month the ladies of St. Mark sponsor a free luncheon for the Chesterland and surrounding communities. Prayer Force One the church bus also picks up seniors at the West Geauga Senior center. The songs sung on the bus this Wednesday were, “Show Me the Way to Go…
Join a Small Group
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Youth Group Mission Trip- Send Off
What a send off for the St. Mark Youth as they head to Altoona PA to do some servant evangelism! At the 9:45 service on June 10, 2018, all those heading to the missionfield were commisioned and received a blessing in front of the congregation. They were treated to hot dogs, hamburgers and mac and cheese plus other goodies at a going away lunch in fellowship hall after the service. The group boarded “PrayerForce One” the church bus and headed…
New Family Minister
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Planting the Fun in FUNdraising
St. Mark Women’s League has three major fundraisers each year. The Spring Plant Sale, The Fall “This and That Sale”and the Gift of the Magi Boutique. Last weekend, starting on Friday May 18 and continuing through Sunday, St. Mark opened their doors to the community for an opportunity to put some Spring in their yards by purchasing plantable plants and hanging baskets. Friday featured the “Tour de Fleurs” Plant sale and preview party. A fun time of fellowship food…
April Community Lunch
On April 26, 2018, St. Mark hosted it’s monthly community lunch. There is no charge as members of the Chesterland and surrounding area gather in St. mark’s fellowship hall and have a great meal and conversation. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A ST. MARK MEMBER TO ATTEND. Pork Paprikash , a salad and roles plus home made deserts were on this month’s menu. St. Mark provides transportation using PRAYER FORCE ONE , the St. Mark Church bus, from the Geauga Senior…
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Collecting Donations for Womansafe
WOMENSAFE DONATIONS IN THE ST. MARK CHURCH LOBBY Women’s League is collecting personal items to give as gifts for Mother’s Day to the residents of the Womensafe Shelter. Items such as shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, fuzzy socks, manicure tools, hairbrushes and combs are just some ideas of gifts. Donations will be accepted through May 6th. Any questions should be forwarded to Diana Monaghan at 440-286-3661
Easter Basket Outreach
The members of St. Mark filled 127 Easter Baskets with gifts for the children of Geauga County. Each basket was special, pink for girls, blue for boys. A note from the St. Mark congregation was included in each basket. The baskets were loaded on “Prayer Force One”, the church bus and were delivered to Geauga Jobs and Family Services. , on March 22, 2018. Thanks to Monica McGurer for the photos
2017 Youth Group Christmas Party
On Sunday evening Dec. 17, 2017 the Youth Group had their Christmas party in fellowship hall, featuring a live animated Christmas tree (Chris Ryan) and one of Santa’s elves (Tom Holt). Thanks to Kim Ryan and Donna Robinson for the pics