CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Nursery Ministry – For Families with Children Ages 0-4: 2018-19 Nursery curriculum includes The Story picture books which tell the overarching story of the Bible. The Nursery is staffed by Ashley Gray. Ashley is a life-long member of St. Mark’s who is presently in her junior year at UNCC studying Early Childhood Development. In addition to the curriculum, age appropriate toys are used. CE is responsible for scheduling a second adult during all worship services and for special events to serve alongside Ashley. New in 2018: A pager system for the Nursery was selected, with the help of the Communications & Technology Committee, and installed, with the help of the Property Committee. CE liaisons are Tammy Johnson and Sandie Lown.
Children’s Ministry – For Children Age 4 – Grade 5: 2018-19 programs include Sunday School, for Age 4 – Grade 5, and Little LYNCs, a children’s youth group for grades 1-5. The Story curriculum is introduced during Sunday School and expanded on further in Little LYNCs on Wednesdays. Family-friendly activities are planned throughout the year, as well. In addition, grades 3-5 are invited to First Communion Class which meets 4-6 weeks during the Lenten season leading up to Easter. Students in grades 3-5 are also encouraged to attend either/or both a Fall and Spring Retreat designed to strengthen faith, friendships, and leadership skills from an early age. Last but not least, Vacation Bible School is open to Ages 3 – Grade 5 each June as a fun week of interactive, in-depth faith formation! CE liaisons are Carissa Abraham (Faith Formation Director), Carrie Tulbert, and Lynn Carlson.
Middle School Youth Ministry – For Youth in Grades 6-8: 2018-19 programs include Confirmation and Junior LYNCs, a middle school youth group. Youth meet for age-appropriate Bible study on Sunday Mornings and interactive fellowship and Confirmation lessons on Wednesdays at Jr LYNCs. The Story curriculum is being studied in Sunday School for 2018-19 to lay a foundational understanding of the big picture of the Bible. Jr LYNCs lessons focus on Luther’s Small Catechism, seasonal themes, and everyday life topics for emerging teenagers. Eighth grade Confirmation students confirm their baptism and become adult members each year on Pentecost Sunday. In addition, youth have the opportunity to participate in service and leadership roles and attend fun outings, retreats, and camps throughout the year! New for 2018-19 is a Jr LYNC Mission Trip to WOW Urban Ministry in Knoxville, TN in Summer of 2019! CE liaisons are Carissa Abraham, Julie Nottestad, Carrie Tulbert, and Karlie Lacci.
High School Youth Ministry – For Youth in Grades 9-12. 2018-19 programs include Sunday School and Senior LYNCs, a high school youth group. Youth meet for age-appropriate Bible study on Sunday Mornings and interactive fellowship on Sunday nights at Sr LYNCs. The Story curriculum is being studied in Sunday School for 2018-19 to lay a foundational understanding of the big picture of the Bible. Sr LYNCs discussions focus on topics relevant to everyday life for teenagers. In addition to these regular meetings, Sr LYNCs are also involved with community service projects, church leadership roles, fun outings, weekend retreats, and an annual summer mission trip. Youth Sunday has been a special tradition for this group to lead each year in February, as well. New for 2018-19 is the Youth Leadership Team (YLT), an initiative to promote and develop a student-led youth group. All Sr LYNCs youth are welcome to join as members. 2018-19 YLT executive leaders include Lily Elkin - President, Ethan Kraft - Vice President, Cole Hatch – Secretary, Jackson Ward – Treasurer. CE liaisons are Carissa Abraham and Bill Elkin.
Young Adult Ministry – New for 2018: An initiative to engage 20 to 30 year olds through various monthly activities on the Third Thursday of the month, or as otherwise announced. CE liaisons are Adam Frank and Carissa Abraham.
Adult Ministry – For all adults: 2018-19 programs include Sunday School and small groups. There are many opportunities on Sundays and mid-week for Bible study and fellowship. In 2018-19, most groups are using The Story curriculum to study the foundational stories of the Bible and discover how our stories are found in God’s story. There are currently six Sunday School classes, as well as three mid-week small groups which meet to discuss The Story together on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings plus Tuesday evenings. CE liaison is Carissa Abraham.
Milestone Ministry – CE has traditionally celebrated several significant faith milestones for our children and youth, including First Communion, Confirmation, and High School Graduation. We are presently reviewing and defining these and other faith and lifetime milestones we would like to honor. Our hope is that these consistent celebrations in our faith community would promote a lifelong faith for all our members. CE liaison is Allison Kraft.
Vacation Bible School – VBS is an annual fun, engaging, hands-on Bible learning experience that St. Mark’s hosts as a community outreach event each year in June. This five-day event is truly inter-generational as we utilize over 100 youth and adult volunteers from St. Mark’s to serve over 100 children Age 3 – Grade 5. Our 2018 theme was Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus. In 2019, we are excited to host ROAR: Life is Wild - God is Good! CE liaisons are Carissa Abraham and Sandie Lown.
Church Library – In 2018, with the help of the St. Mark’s Property Committee, CE restructured the children and adult resource libraries to combine them into a large, bright new space that is accessible to all members. The Children’s Library houses over 1500 titles and the Adult Resource Library over 300 titles. All members are welcome to self-checkout books. This new space is also setup to accommodate small group studies and meetings. The Preschool also utilizes the Children’s Library during certain weekday mornings. CE liaison is Sandie Lown.
Church Mice – For College Students: This ministry aims to keep our college students connected to St. Mark’s through prayer and support. A volunteer is connected with each student and keeps in touch through anonymous letters, cards, and small gifts throughout the school year. In addition, CE sends packages. CE liaison is Sandie Lown.
Children’s Ministry – For Children Age 4 – Grade 5: 2018-19 programs include Sunday School, for Age 4 – Grade 5, and Little LYNCs, a children’s youth group for grades 1-5. The Story curriculum is introduced during Sunday School and expanded on further in Little LYNCs on Wednesdays. Family-friendly activities are planned throughout the year, as well. In addition, grades 3-5 are invited to First Communion Class which meets 4-6 weeks during the Lenten season leading up to Easter. Students in grades 3-5 are also encouraged to attend either/or both a Fall and Spring Retreat designed to strengthen faith, friendships, and leadership skills from an early age. Last but not least, Vacation Bible School is open to Ages 3 – Grade 5 each June as a fun week of interactive, in-depth faith formation! CE liaisons are Carissa Abraham (Faith Formation Director), Carrie Tulbert, and Lynn Carlson.
Middle School Youth Ministry – For Youth in Grades 6-8: 2018-19 programs include Confirmation and Junior LYNCs, a middle school youth group. Youth meet for age-appropriate Bible study on Sunday Mornings and interactive fellowship and Confirmation lessons on Wednesdays at Jr LYNCs. The Story curriculum is being studied in Sunday School for 2018-19 to lay a foundational understanding of the big picture of the Bible. Jr LYNCs lessons focus on Luther’s Small Catechism, seasonal themes, and everyday life topics for emerging teenagers. Eighth grade Confirmation students confirm their baptism and become adult members each year on Pentecost Sunday. In addition, youth have the opportunity to participate in service and leadership roles and attend fun outings, retreats, and camps throughout the year! New for 2018-19 is a Jr LYNC Mission Trip to WOW Urban Ministry in Knoxville, TN in Summer of 2019! CE liaisons are Carissa Abraham, Julie Nottestad, Carrie Tulbert, and Karlie Lacci.
High School Youth Ministry – For Youth in Grades 9-12. 2018-19 programs include Sunday School and Senior LYNCs, a high school youth group. Youth meet for age-appropriate Bible study on Sunday Mornings and interactive fellowship on Sunday nights at Sr LYNCs. The Story curriculum is being studied in Sunday School for 2018-19 to lay a foundational understanding of the big picture of the Bible. Sr LYNCs discussions focus on topics relevant to everyday life for teenagers. In addition to these regular meetings, Sr LYNCs are also involved with community service projects, church leadership roles, fun outings, weekend retreats, and an annual summer mission trip. Youth Sunday has been a special tradition for this group to lead each year in February, as well. New for 2018-19 is the Youth Leadership Team (YLT), an initiative to promote and develop a student-led youth group. All Sr LYNCs youth are welcome to join as members. 2018-19 YLT executive leaders include Lily Elkin - President, Ethan Kraft - Vice President, Cole Hatch – Secretary, Jackson Ward – Treasurer. CE liaisons are Carissa Abraham and Bill Elkin.
Young Adult Ministry – New for 2018: An initiative to engage 20 to 30 year olds through various monthly activities on the Third Thursday of the month, or as otherwise announced. CE liaisons are Adam Frank and Carissa Abraham.
Adult Ministry – For all adults: 2018-19 programs include Sunday School and small groups. There are many opportunities on Sundays and mid-week for Bible study and fellowship. In 2018-19, most groups are using The Story curriculum to study the foundational stories of the Bible and discover how our stories are found in God’s story. There are currently six Sunday School classes, as well as three mid-week small groups which meet to discuss The Story together on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings plus Tuesday evenings. CE liaison is Carissa Abraham.
Milestone Ministry – CE has traditionally celebrated several significant faith milestones for our children and youth, including First Communion, Confirmation, and High School Graduation. We are presently reviewing and defining these and other faith and lifetime milestones we would like to honor. Our hope is that these consistent celebrations in our faith community would promote a lifelong faith for all our members. CE liaison is Allison Kraft.
Vacation Bible School – VBS is an annual fun, engaging, hands-on Bible learning experience that St. Mark’s hosts as a community outreach event each year in June. This five-day event is truly inter-generational as we utilize over 100 youth and adult volunteers from St. Mark’s to serve over 100 children Age 3 – Grade 5. Our 2018 theme was Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus. In 2019, we are excited to host ROAR: Life is Wild - God is Good! CE liaisons are Carissa Abraham and Sandie Lown.
Church Library – In 2018, with the help of the St. Mark’s Property Committee, CE restructured the children and adult resource libraries to combine them into a large, bright new space that is accessible to all members. The Children’s Library houses over 1500 titles and the Adult Resource Library over 300 titles. All members are welcome to self-checkout books. This new space is also setup to accommodate small group studies and meetings. The Preschool also utilizes the Children’s Library during certain weekday mornings. CE liaison is Sandie Lown.
Church Mice – For College Students: This ministry aims to keep our college students connected to St. Mark’s through prayer and support. A volunteer is connected with each student and keeps in touch through anonymous letters, cards, and small gifts throughout the school year. In addition, CE sends packages. CE liaison is Sandie Lown.
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St. Mark's Lutheran Church
454 Fieldstone Road Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: 704-664-5474 Office@saintmarkslutheran.com Weekend Service Times Sunday: 8:30am, 11:00am |
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