Ministries (Page 7)
Easter Baskets for Foster Kids
Every Year St. Mark prepares Easter Baskets as gifts for kids in foster families through Geauga Jobs and Family Services. This Year we have prepared well over 100 baskets. Monica McGurer who co-ordinates this effort, brings empty baskets to church and church members take them home and fill them. Each basket is unique and hand filled by St. Mark members. Monica loads them in a vehicle and takes them to Geauga Jobs and Family Services for distribution. Monica wanted me…
Family Style at Building Hope In The City
On March 25, 2017, a team from St. Mark boarded the church bus, “Prayer Force One” and headed to Building Hope In The City (BHIC), the urban outreach of Trinity Lutheran Church on the near west side of Cleveland. This month’s fare was lasagna, green beans, rolls and HOME MADE cookies. Made by members of the St. Mark congregation. We usually serve cafeteria style where people line up and are handed a tray of food. At the suggestion of Brian…
Serving at Building Hope In The City
On Feb. 25, 2017, St. Mark members served at Building Hope In The City (BHIC), Trinity Lutheran’s, Cleveland Ohio urban outreach, . The St. Mark congregation cooked delicious home made meatloaves. A group of St. Mark members boarded “Prayer Force One” the church bus and served the meat loaves along with mashed potatoes, corn and various deserts to those in need. Once a month St. Mark members will serve at BHIC, next month will be on March 25th. Call the church office…
Fellowship at Danny Boys
On February 18, 2017 the fellowship committee at St. Mark sponsored a dinner at Danny Boys restaurant in Chesterland OH. Fellowship is an important part of the St. Mark ministry. With three services on a Sunday, it’s hard to get to meet everyone. Having fellowship events both at church and at different venues promotes friendship and lots of fun. Special thanks to Donna Robinson for the great pictures
Feb. Mens Breakfast
It was another awesome mens breakfast in February at Chesterland’s Rise and Dine Cafe. Shaun Forbes from Fellowship of Christian Athletes was our guest speaker. Shaun talked about his background in sports , his organization and he encouraged the men of St. Mark to use their individual gifts for the Glory of God. The next breakfast is on March 4, 2017 at Rise and Dine at 9am until about 10:15. All men are encouraged to attend even, if you are…
January Community Lunch
Every month the Women’s League at St. Mark sponsor a lunch, that is free to all member of the community. The St. Mark church bus, “PRAYERFORCE ONE” provides transportation from the Geauga Senior Center and Fellowship hall comes alive with great food, conversation and laughter. Donna Robinson captured some great pictures show the enjoyment of all. Thanks Donna !
Sue Matzke reflects on her recent mission trip to Haiti
Mountains As I reflect back on my first Ministry in Mission trip to Haiti, mountains are what comes to mind. I’m not really certain how, but in all my trip preparations, I missed that Haiti is a mountainous country–not hills like I’m used to from southeastern Ohio, but MOUNTAINS that stretch into the clouds. I got to know those mountains quite well within hours of landing in Port-au-Prince because we needed to travel over them to get to the Jacmel…
January 2017 Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
The Rise and Dine Cafe hosted the January St. Mark monthly men’s fellowship breakfast. Rev. Daniel Esala , a retired Pastor at Valley Lutheran church in Chagrin Falls, OH. wasthe guest speaker Pastor Esala had preached many times at St. Mark during the vacancy after Pastor Zehnder had retired. Next month’s breakfast is Feb. 4, 2017, 9 am to 10:15 am at the Rise and Dine Cafe Call Ron Cudnik 440-338-3735 to reserve your spot.
“FROM SACRIFICE TO SACRAMENT ” Study Starts Feb 1, 2017
NEW BIBLE STUDY: Beginning Wednesday, February 1st, join Pastor Mark for a four-week series called “From Sacrifice to Sacrament,” a video-enhanced look at Lutheran worship Why do we do what we do in worship? What does the Old Testament have to do with our liturgies? What does God do for us when we gather together? Be a part of the discussion from 7:15–8:15 p.m. each Wednesday night in February. All ages are welcome.
2016 Children’s Christmas program
On Dec 18, 2016 at the 11 am Service the Children of the congregation participated in the annual Children’s Christmas Pageant. Special thanks to all that participated Click on the picture to see the highlight video on the St. Mark YouTube Channel
Dec. Community Lunch
Great attendance, Christmas outfits, awesome volunteers and great food highlighted the December community lunch at St. Mark. The free lunch is sponsored by the St. Mark Womens League every month. The Janualy 2017 Lunch is on January 25th 2017 fromm 11 am to 1pm
Nov. Community Lunch
November 16, was turkey day at the St. Mark Lutheran, community free lunch. Home made turkey casserole, home made cranberry sauce , and green beans were the order of the day as well as pumpkin pie and other delicious desserts. “Prayerforce One” the St. Mark church bus made its regular monthly trip to the Chesterland Geauga Senior Center to transport a fun group of seniors to the lunch. The December lunch will be held on Dec.21, 2106, the lunch is…