Youth & Family Ministry
"Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for the believers in your speech, your conduct, your love, faith, and purity." 1 Timothy 4:12
JR ALYVE youth who attended the Rocky Boy Mission trip in July, 2009 were featured in an ELCA Faith in Action article. Click here to read the article.
Youth and Family Ministry at St. Mark’s is not just for youth. It is our goal as a ministry team to provide opportunities for children, youth and adults to get involved in the life of the congregation through service, fellowship and learning.
Growing Faith in the Home
We are looking forward to this new venture, sharing resources with you as you seek to raise your kids in the Christian faith. We are hoping that you will make this resource your own—take the ideas and suggestions and shape them according to what would work best in your family. You know your children and your routines better than anyone. We want to serve as your partners to care for our beloved children, nurture them in faith and receive the gifts they bring to this community.
Read the quarterly Faith in the Home e-Newsletter
Children's Ministry Opportunities
Kid's Club provides crafts and activities for children grades 2nd - 5th. We meet every Tuesday from 5:15 to 5:40 p.m. (just before Jubilation Choir).
Nursery Schedule
Middle School Ministry Opportunities
JR ALYVE includes youth in grades 6-8.
High School Ministry Opportunities
SR ALYVE includes youth in grades 9-12. They meet occasionally for fun activities.
Family Ministry Opportunities
Parenting Forums
Preschool Parent Forum—1st Sunday of each month 11:00 a.m. in the Parish Commons
Elementary Parent Forum—2nd Sunday of each month 11:00 a.m. in the Parish Commons
Forum for Parent of Teenagers—3rd Sunday of each month 11:00 a.m. in the Parish Commons
Shrove Tuesday Festival and Pancake Feast - Shrove Tuesday Festival is celebrated annually. Children, youth and adults of all ages are invited to join us the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday as we prepare for the beginning of the Lenten season. In addition to feasting on pancakes, craft activities are available for the children.