Prayer
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…
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…
outdoor Worship and Picnic
On June 30, 2024, the entire congregation plus guests met under the St. Mark Pavilion for an outdoor service. The overflow crowd ended up in the parking lot! The St. Mark Praise Team led by Wendy Zimmerman provided the music for the hymns and praise music. Pastor Chris Ryan led the liturgy and Senior Pastor Mark Matzke gave a super sermon titled “Great is Thy Faithfulness.” After the ceremony, everyone enjoyed hot dogs and hamburgers, as well as a delicious…
National Day of Prayer Service
Join Us in Prayer: The St Mark Elders will be holding a prayer service on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 7:00pmin recognition of the “National Day of Prayer”. We look forward to seeing you there. 11900 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026