youth (Page 3)

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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    

2018 Youth Lock-In

Whirll Ball, Bowling, Lazer Tag, Food, Music, trying to stay up all night. What fun! This describes the 2018 youth lock-in at St. Mark! Friday Feb. 23, 2018 was the date! Deacon Chris Ryan was the driver of the church bus, “Prayer Force One. ” Marti and Kirk Jacobson were the brave souls that stayed with the youth. ALL NIGHT. Thanks to Kim Ryan for the great pictures.

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

Honoring Service, Serving the Needy, Fellowship, Bibles for Kids

The weekend ending on Sunday Sept 24, was a busy time at St. Mark. Hildred Tornberg, the longtime church organist retired from playing the organ. Hildred will still direct the choir. The congregation appreciates  her years of service and dedication to excellence in music at St. Mark . Satuday we served a meal those in need at Building Hope In The City(BHIC), the urban outreach of Trinity Lutheran on the near west Side of Cleveland. St. Mark serves a meal…

Youth Group starts their new calendar year

The St. Mark Youth Group started  a new year on Rally Day on Sept 10, 2017 ! A lot is happening this year, mission trips, fundraisers  as well the fun and lasting friendships that happens at these events. Youth Group meets at 6 pm Sunday nights

Congrats Confirmands 2017

On Sunday May 7, 2017 at St. Mark, Alex Fellinger, Nathan Fellinger, Grace Large and Andy Matzke  receive the Rite of Confirmation. For those that are not familiar with the rite of confirmation, here is a short explanation: “Confirmation is a public rite of the church preceded by a period of instruction designed to help baptized Christians identify with the life and mission of the Christian community….Prior to admission to the Lord’s Supper, it is necessary to be instructed in…

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

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

Youth Group Launch at St Mark

The Youth Group Launch at St Mark’s  was an exciting evening filled with fun, food & worship.  Thankful for a warm October evening as prizes were awarded to the team first to get a FROZEN tee shirt on one of their team members!  Tons of awesome food including nachos and decorating sugar cookies were served.  Great small group discussions about making the choice to follow Jesus every day.  Looking forward to next week…rumors about shaving cream and cheetos!!! All junior…

Great Things Are Happening – St. Mark Youth

Great things are happening… The weekly Jr. High and High School Youth Group is starting on October 16 at 6:00 p.m. and we need your help. Do you have a passion to walk beside the youth and support and guide them through these teen years? Can you help pour into them the simple message that God loves them – no matter how they see themselves? Can you help guide them as they make caring and supportive connections with each other…