Vacation Bible School

During the summer our kids participate in Vacation Bible School. The unique thing about our program is that it is held at night so parents can participate. We have exciting programming for preschoolers-adults during VBS. Everyone comes together and enjoys a meal between 5:00-6:00pm and then participates in the activities. This summer our theme will be 'Power Lab.' Join us as we Discover Jesus' Miraculous Power!

Vacation Bible School 2008 is July 27-31
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Rally Day

Every fall we kick off the beginning of our Sunday school year with a huge celebration called Rally Day. During Rally Day we have games, crafts, activities, and inflatable's for the kids to jump on that all surround our theme for the day. Last fall, 2006, our theme was "A Day at the Zoo" complete with a traveling petting zoo for all to enjoy. After the festivities we share in a church-wide picnic out on the lawn. This is a great time to greet old friends and meet new ones! Everyone in the congregation and surrounding neighborhoods are invited to Rally Day each year. Rally Day falls on the first Sunday after Labor Day weekend.

Trick-or-Trunk

Each October we hold a church-wide event around Halloween called Trick-or-Trunk. This event is held on the west parking lot of our church and provides children a place to safely trick or treat for Halloween. Adults from the congregation come to the church, decorate the trunks of their cars, and pass out candy to the little ones who come by. Trick-or-trunk is not only safe for the kids but it also provides a chance for fellowship for the adults who participate. We encourage you to stop by and check out this event next October!

Christmas Program & Open House

Every year before Christmas our Sunday school children put on a Christmas program. Each program includes the Christmas Story as well as lots of songs and scripture readings. We just love to see the kids sharing their faith with their friends and family through the program! Then immediately following each program we hold a Christmas Open House complete with Christmas goodies, cookie decorating, and a visit from Santa. While visiting, Santa shares God’s love for the children with them. This event provides a chance for families to gather and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season.

Easter Egg Hunt

Every Spring right before Easter we hold an annual Easter Egg Hunt and Open House. The day begins with Easter crafts, games, a snack, and story about the meaning of Easter and all its symbols. Children birth-fourth grade really enjoy this time with their friends and family! Then, immediately following the open house everyone goes outside for the egg hunt. It is such a joy to see the kids searching and finding eggs with so many surprises inside!

Wednesday Night Meals

All are invited to join us each Wednesday for pizza night. Many families already have pizza once a week, so forget about turning on that hot oven at home. Why not sit down with your family at St. Mark to enjoy a hot slice or two? You can also catch up with your friends or get involved with the many activities going on each Wednesday night. Salad, garlic bread, fruit, drinks and desserts will also be served. Please join us!

Milestone Ministries

Each year during the school year we celebrate many milestones in the lives of our children and youth. We offer classes for kids and their parents about various Christian topics throughout the year. After a child has completed a class they then participate in a Sunday Celebration where their milestone is celebrated with the whole congregation. The following is a list of the milestones we celebrate at St Mark and the ages with which we celebrate them.

• Baptism - Infants
• Prayer - Preschoolers
• Worship - First and Second Grade
• 1st Bibles - Third Grade
• Acolyte - Fourth Grade
• 1st Communion - Fifth Grade
• Confirmation - Seventh-Ninth Grade
• Graduation - Twelfth Grade