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WHAT GOOD IS THE GOSPEL? -NEW STUDY
On Tuesday, June 10th, join us for a new Bible Study beginning at 11:00 a.m. It is called “What Good is the Gospel?” This study gets right to the heart of the Christian faith. Ideal for new and longtime believer alike, it addresses questions such as: “What is the Gospel?” “Is there a difference between knowing about God and knowing God?” “What does it really mean to be a Christian?” The Gospel of Jesus truly does change everything—we will explore…
MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES
WEDNESDAYS 11:30 AM AND 7:00 PM 7:00 pm services will be live-streamed 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 to the…
NEW BIBLE STUDIES
Daniel’s Challenge: Faith in a Hostile Culture Led by Pastor Matzke in Fellowship Hall 11 am Tuesdays NEW TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY: Beginning this Tuesday, October 1st, please join us for “Daniel’s Challenge: Faith in a Hostile Culture.” The Old Testament book of Daniel is the story of Godly living in a pagan culture. By looking at six sections of this powerful book, we will be equipped to live like Daniel and encouraged to trust that God is always in charge.…
Gift Of the Magi Boutique Wrap up
Gift of the Magi Christmas Boutique Thanks to all who participated in the Boutique. It was a great event that will help fund our missions that spread the GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST IN CHESTERLAND AND THROUGHOUT THE WORD !!! Thanks to Mari Jane Pavalonis for the great pictures
Cycles for Christ
St. Mark has expanded its ministry to the people we serve at Trinity Lutheran in Ohio City. A suburban policeman, Kevin Thomas brought to our attention that he is associated with Cycles for Christ. Kevin has access to bicycles that need repair through his work as a policeman. The bikes are refurbished through Cycles for Christ and given free of charge to those in need. Siri Robert is a man who attends our monthly meals at Trinity Lutheran. We noticed…
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THIS WEEKS MIRACLE, 8/11/2020 : JESUS HEALS THE PARALYZED MAN !
A St.Mark – Trinity Lutheran Christmas
On December 21, 2019, members of St. Mark joined in a caravan of cars led by the St. Mark church bus “Prayer Force One” to Trinity Lutheran in Ohio City to hold a joint Chrismas Party for the homeless and needy. St. Mark members collected hygiene supplies over the previous 3 weeks and members of the Tuesday Morning Bible study at St. Mark assembled them in Christmas gift bags. Members of St. Mark also served a meal that included homemade…
Easter baskets-geauga Job and Family Services
The members of St. Mark filled over 170 Easter Baskets and loaded them on “Prayer Force One ” and took them to the office of Geauga County Job and Family Services to be distributed to childern in Geauga County. Many thanks to Giant Eagle Supermarket for their donation of baskets to help us with this outreach.
Happy Birthday Jan !!!
On Feb 24, an 80th birthday party for Jan Cicchella, took place in the St. Mark fellowship hall. Great decorations, fun food and lively conversations were the fare for Jan’s family and friends. Jan is a beloved, long time member of the St. Mark congregation. her Faith, and enduring strength and energy are an inspiration to everyone. Happy birthday Jan!! thanks to Bruce Robinson for the special pictures
2018 Women’s Retreat
On March 10, 2018 St. Mark hosted the second annual Women’s Retreat. We were excited to have our Senior Pastor, Rev. Mark Matzke, return as the keynote speaker. Joining Pastor Matzke with presentations included Sandy McLeod the Senior Centers Supervisor for the Geauga County Department on Aging; Susan Arnold, self-employed businesswoman from Newbury, Ohio and group leader for BSF International, an international Bible study organization; and Mary Bates, CEO of HARP Missions, an organization designed to help people become reestablished…
August 2017 Community Lunch
Each month St. Mark opens the doors of our “Fellowship Hall” to the Chesterland and surrounding community for a free community lunch. August featured sloppy joes, cole slaw, fruit salad, desserts and chips. The event takes place on the last Wednesday of the month. Transportation is available from the Chesterland Geauga Senior Center on the St. Mark Church Bus “Prayer Force One”
Holy Week Highlights
Selected Highlights from Holy Week at St. Mark Palm Sunday- Easter Egg Hunt, Christian Seder, Pastor Matzke – Good Friday Sermon, Easter Sunday – Contemporary Service thanks to Donna Toth and Bruce Robinson for the photos
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