Cope-a-dope

Ha, Mark loves rhymes- assuming he’s a Dr. Seuss fan.

The “death watch” when I was laid off. Wasn’t funny at the time. 🙂

Good times preparing for my marriage to Jill. And an incredible wedding ceremony.

His friendship, his counsel, his ear, his encouragement. . Pouring into me over the last 7 years – leadership attributes, example of a Godly man , seeking to be obedient in his calling. And challenging me to be a better man, leader, friend, husband.

Calling men to be strong Godly men and leaders. And more important – his sons and eventual grand kids.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed our friendship over the years.. Thank you my friend. Happy 50th. Can’t express enough my gratitude for you being in my life.

Love you brother!

Reaumes parents

Maumee Tail Gating on Hertford Ct

Mark being involved in Maumee YL was a real impact for both our children.. Bryan and Kelly. As a parent we were forever grateful for his presence, his support, his humor and his love for God. THANK YOU!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK WE WISH YOU THE VERY BEST

Haha….Mark thought my name must be Elizabeth even though it is just Beth. When I told him my name is not Elizabeht it didn’t matter. He continued to this day to call me by that name!

Sitting with Mark and Dave in my dining room brainstorming a script for an upcoming YL sketch. We came up with the idea of selling free stuff as a fundraiser. Free old donuts from Dunkin donuts and Free air. I think I videoed him dumpster diving in the back of DD and filling bottles of free air behind a gas station. I am laughing right now .

Mark is not only hilarious but he is a solid , great person. Once when Dave was supposed to help at a club with a skit and had to bail at the last minute because our kids were off the wall….Mark handled it so well… Caring more about our family then what the heck he was going to do at club that night!

Man if God….Family Man…person of influence…follower of Jesus

We love and miss you so much! Lioved catching up with you last summer at Chao,s wedding. Happy 50th!!!

Get Down. It came from the mysterious world of Mark Shull’s inner workings.

It was the summer of 1995 or 1996? when Mark took his first venture into student ministry on the Famous 8th Grade Trip. There are a ton of great memories from that trip (five minutes right around the corner) and it seemed that Mark was captured by the call into student ministry. He provided amazing leadership on that trip. I invited him to start coming to Maumee Young Life Club that fall. The funny memory I have is how Mark worked so hard to keep his cool when he first started coming to club. He would stand in the back, keep his coat on, look uncomfortable, and never sing or clap. Slowly, with each new club, he started positioning himself along the outside wall, but getting closer to the front each week. The coat came off and he started uncomfortably singing and clapping. By the end of the year, Mark was up front and leading singing with reckless abandon. He had totally and thankfully lost his cool. As we all know, he went on to lead the Young Life Team at Maumee High School that reached legendary growth and influence.

Mark is a true friend and a master encourager. I first got to know Mark when I started playing pick-up basketball with Mark on Friday nights at Gateway Middle School in Maumee where Mark would encourage this former wrestler with little skill on the court to “take the shot.” Mark has been a great encourager in my life. He has the gift of encouragement and does it with authentic sincerity and effectiveness. I always leave my time with him feeling more confident. I see Mark now pouring this gift into raising his sons and I so admire the father that he is to his boys.

There are already a long line of people who have been encouraged by Mark to achieve success in ways they would not have dreamed. I am one of them.

I love you brother. I look back on our time in ministry together as one of the highlights of my career. We had so much enjoyment and God worked mightily through us to change a lot of eternities for people. I regret only that are not still doing ministry together. The legend of Shull continues.

Every year at Young Life Camp, When asking how you were in high school his answer was always “pretty good, good”

Mark had a profound impact on my life, because of the way he sought me out, discipled me and cared for me in high school, I am on Young Life staff, pouring all that I have into high schoolers in hopes they will seek the Lord.

I think because of Mark’s work he raised a generation of kids who love and serve the Lord and love and serve others.

Happy Birthday Mark!! I am so grateful for all that you did to chase after myself and my friends in high school. Because of your dedication we are the ones raising up the next generation of believers and chasing after kids! So thank you, for loving Jesus and loving us! The picture is of myself and Kevin Chao, 2 of your YL kids from GHS now both leading in different states but at Saranac this summer the same week!

Just Buck

Pulling donuts out of the garbage

Taught me to brush my teeth

Professionals to the Peofessionals

Chuck this is Buck here, checked out 50 – NOT SO GOOD! I’m turning 49 next year. Follow me backwards Chucky! Happy Birthday to the only man that made me look good..

I think there may have been a few over the years, all from YL trips and events. Not sure he created it, but “stick boy” and later “stick” seemed to “stick” with him the most.

I’ll never forget van trips with Mark at the wheel, barely paying attention to the road (before cell phones! the man loves a good story and tells it mostly with his hands!).. The most memorable had to be the trip back from a camp visit in Indiana where a divided highway merged and we were on the wrong side of the road and we were shouting “DOUBLE YELLOW LINES, DOUBLE YELLOW LINES” but he was mid story and didn’t catch on until the last second as a truck was fast approaching!

Much more than he probably knows. He has been a constant encouragement and an example of integrity and courage. He was a dear friend and mentor in Toledo and CT.

Many, many, many transformed lives due to his love for Jesus and willingness to be generous will all that God has given him. He led many to Jesus and many others have benefited from his example and faith. Mark’s steady dependability and depth of friendship has brought calm to many people’s storms over the years, including mine. He also brings laughter to any situation (appropriate or not ;-)).

Love you brother! Miss you tons! Blessings to you on this milestone. You have been faithful and I know the Father is pleased with you!

Happy birthday, Mark. Been too long since we’ve seen you. Many, MANY fond memories with you, man. Best to you and your whole family.

the nickname is J man.I gess he got it because the first letter of my name is J and I am a man

when I pooped on his shoulders,it was a hot day

being my daddy

being a great daddy and a wounderful leader

happy birthday daddy! I hope that you have a wounderful birthday!I can’t wait for you to see this!we love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!;):)

Rou – short for roumain

Mark has challenged me spiritually, literally grew me as a man, made me see things for what they are, believed in me, showed me what a true leader looks like, attributed to making me a better person. I could go on and on and on……..

Mark’s legacy will be : A man who cared incredibly deep for his children. A man who is know for walking the walk. Changed countless lives for the better. A man of depth in connecting to with your soul,

I had no idea you were saying hello to 50. Your spirit says otherwise. Now I can truly call you a wise man. You old gezzer I love you! lol Happy Birthday brother, you’re an incredible man! So blessed to have you in my life……