Sunday School Program

Sunday School at St. Mark’s is a wonderful time of fellowship and learning for all ages--from our oldest to our youngest members of the congregation.

Our program opens in Fellowship Hall at 9:15 on Sunday morning, where we all meet to sing and find out what’s new. Five minutes later, we proceed to our various classes:

For our adults, we have a choice of two:

V  Crossways takes a different direction this fall, by way of video and film. Beginning on September 20, 2009, we’ll look at a variety of sources and determine how the Word of God is operating in and through them. It’s going to be different, very different! There is a seat for you in the Crossways room.

V   Middle Lounge: This group pursues a variety of topics. This year Kathy Dancho leads this assembly as we explore a book by Pr. Ron Lavin, entitled Saving Grace. In this study, we'll explore God's Word and the sacrament of Holy Baptism and Holy Communion using an intriguing story, discovering along the way how our lives receive their relevance when they are connected with the Lord Jesus: a fresh way to look at an important subject at the heart of the faith. There’s plenty of room for all.

Our high school youth meets in a room set up especially for them in an informal setting that encourages discussion on matters important to them. Lou Deseau and Bob Jones continue to lead this group after effectively developing the format in 2006. The youth have expressed an interest in examining current affairs and how the Bible helps us to put things in perspective. They also have a little “breakfast bar” available to them on Sunday mornings and access to contemporary Christian CDs.

Our high school youth meet in a room set up especially for them in an informal setting that encourages discussion on matters important to them. Lou Deseau and Bob Jones continue to lead this group after effectively developing the format in 2006. The youth have expressed an interest in examining current affairs and how the Bible helps us to put things in perspective.

As they prepare for confirmation, our middle school students involve themselves with a more goal-oriented curriculum as they learn about what, exactly, it means to be a Lutheran. They learn about the history, prayers, terminology and services of the church. They also become involved with service projects and trips to locations important to the history of the Lutheran church in America.

We are starting this year with a new curriculum: Spark utilizes a lectionary-based curriculum model with a lesson flexibility that allows you to teach the Bible story in the way that works best for you and your students. Online forums are available for teachers to share ideas with other Christian educators. With Spark, kids open their Bibles each week and engage in Scripture! Watch them grow in their faith by encountering God’s Word while participating in activities that reinforce the Bible stories. Spark lessons are designed to engage every child in active learning! Age-appropriate lessons designed for multiple intelligences reinforce key points of the stories and help kids get more out of Sunday school, no matter what their learning style may be. The classes are divided into Pre-K—K, 1—2, 3 and 4-5. The teachers volunteer on a monthly rotation that keeps things fresh for the children and doesn’t exhaust our volunteers.

If any of these interest you—as a student or a volunteer teacher — please contact our Youth & Family Ministry leaders at bjones@stmarkswilliamsport.org or mowen@stmarkswilliamsport.org.