St. Mark Lutheran Church and Preschool

A Lutheran Church of the Missouri Synod

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11900 Chillicothe Rd. Chesterland, OH 44026

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COMMUNITY LUNCH, “LET’S GRILL”

St Mark’s May community (free) lunch was a hit for both young and old on May 28, 2025. Expert grill master Leah Spisak showed that she can handle more than the handbells in church by preparing hamburgers and hot dogs for Wednesday’s lunch. Scrumptious desserts, along with chips and potato salad, were also served. Lee Stone’s great-granddaughter, Luna, passed out chips and oversaw the garnishes each served with a big smile. Thanks to all who helped and thanks to all…

PASTOR MATZKE – MEMORIAL DAY PRAYER

Pastor Mark Matzke, Senior Pastor at St. Mark, was chosen by the officials of the Chesterland Memorial Day Event to give the invocation and concluding prayer, this Memorial Day at the township cemetery on Chillicothe Rd. Rev. George Zehnder, former Pastor at St. Mark, took on the character of a Revolutionary Army person for the event. Pastor Zehnder has been active in locating the graves of Revolutionary soldiers buried in the Chesterland area and decorating their graves The event featured…

MOTHER’S DAY TEA AT ST.MARK

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, the ladies of St. Mark, along with children and grandchildren, celebrated Mother’s Day in St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall. The theme “Embracing New Beginnings,” especially welcomed by all new moms and children. Exquisite decorations, fun games, delicious food, along with fun and laughter, provided a memorable afternoon for all that attended Special thanks to Diana Monahan and Jamie Nicoletti for organizing this event!

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…