St. Mark’s Children’s Church meets every Sunday Morning

When I was about five years old, my Sunday school teacher taught that “Jesus is with us all the time.” I was a restless and inattentive child, but for some reason, that sentence stuck. From that moment on, I took Jesus with me wherever I went. We climbed trees together and had picnics. He was even brave enough to ride on the back of my tricycle! In that lesson, Jesus transformed from a vague bearded figure in a bathrobe into my First Friend.

That Friendship was foundational to my faith and has seen me through the hardest times of my life. Oddly, I have no memory of the teacher, not even her face. She may have considered her lesson trite or even silly. She may have thought of herself as a ‘cat-herder’ or babysitter. But I consider her one of the most
impactful people of my life.

Children’s ministry is essential to welcoming children to the church. It lets them hear the ancient stories in words that are familiar to them, and makes lessons concrete in games and crafts. It provides a foundation for their faith and relationship with God. It helps them feel truly a part of the family of God.

St. Mark’s Children’s Church meets every Sunday in the Children’s Corner of the Fellowship Hall. It starts at the same time as the Worship Service. The children and their teachers later join the congregation in the main sanctuary for Holy Eucharist.

Our Children’s Church has started, but it needs more volunteers to continue. You can be as active as you like with planning or presenting, or you can just sip coffee and watch to help keep the children safe. All talents and personalities are welcome, and you have no idea the impact you can have. Please reach out to me or Mother Nancy with any questions or to get started. Thank you, Lyssa Nickle-Madden