We just completed a great Vacation Bible School program and are actively planning for the new year of Sunday School and Chapel. We have a few updates for you and your children as part of the Children’s Ministries at St. Mark’s Church.
Children’s Chapel
- Children’s Chapel will be available the last Sunday of every month for ages 4 through 12
- We continue to follow much of the same Liturgy of the Word as in the main church by reading the psalm, Gospel, and reflecting on the readings. Our prayer cards continue to be a way for the children to share their thoughts with Jesus through the offering plate in church. Time allowing, we confess our sins, practice our formal prayers, or sing songs related to the day’s lesson.
- Chapel will be led by Anne Cordell and Noralyn Pickens.
Sunday School
- We return to Sunday School on Sunday September 12th.
- We have a wonderful curriculum with a focus on the Seasons of the Church Year and Catechism. “Most Certainly True: Living the Catechism” will focus on Bible stories related to the Commandments, the Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, the Holy Spirit, and God’s grace. “Circle of the Seasons: Living the Church Year” helps the children fully experience the church seasons of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. The two programs are interwoven throughout the year to help the children seamlessly move from church season and catechism. The lesson units are covered for two-three weeks to allow the children to learn in depth. The programs are built around a broad variety of learning opportunities – from art to music to movement to nature.
- We have two age groups: K – 2nd grade taught by Kathy Whitgrove and Rachel Harris
and 3rd – 6th grade taught by Wende Burton and Jenifer Jones.
Children’s Ministries leaders:
- Directors: Anne Cordell and Noralyn Pickens
- Teachers: Wende Burton, Rachel Harris, Jenifer Jones, Kathy Whitgrove
- All of our leaders have completed the Safe Church requirements in order to work with children. All who work with children are required to complete the Safe Church program every three years. This includes learning modules and background check.
Thank you for bringing your children to Sunday School and Chapel. We are blessed to have them in our program. Please feel free to ask questions and provide feedback.