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Children at St. Mark's
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General Questions
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Small Groups
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Worship Arts
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Worship Services
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Children at St. Mark's
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What about my kids?
Our children's ministry, (Construction Company), provides a safe, fun and sometimes loud experience for kids age 4 through fifth grade. With drama, puppets, live music, videos and creative teaching, children at St. Mark’s learn about God, His love for them, and how they can love others.
We also provide a nursery for children (birth through age three) staffed with loving volunteers who will provide the utmost in attentive child care. We are committed to providing an inviting, warm and safe environment for all our children so that you can enjoy your worship experience knowing that your children will be carefully and lovingly cared for.
We’re committed to teaching children principles that will impact their character, judgment and self-assurance in this ever-challenging world. Your children will come away talking about the teaching, the fun, and the people who care for them!
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General Questions
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What makes this church unique?
Our weekend services present the timeless truths of Christianity in a way that impacts people and their lives today. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, you can grow in your understanding of Christianity at these services.
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Is this a Christian Church, or something else?
Though non-traditional in style, St. Mark's Church is deeply committed to the eternal truths of the Christ faith. Our vision is simple: to become a biblically functioning community of believers and fully developing followers of Christ so that God’s purposes can be accomplished in this world. Our mission is equally clear: to help spiritual seekers become followers of Jesus Christ and to connect every person to Christ and to other Christian people.
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Does St. Mark’s belong to a denomination?
St. Mark’s is an interdenominational church made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We are not connected to a denomination. If you want to learn more about the ways we make decisions, our doctrinal statements, what we believe and what makes our hearts beat fast, you can call us, email us or explore this website. You can also requests audio or written copies of messages which define the mission of our church.
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Small Groups
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Why do we have small groups at St. Mark’s?
At St. Mark’s, we believe that the small group environment is the best place where relational connection and change occurs in a person’s life. Small Groups are where real life and real issues are discussed. This is the environment where we celebrate the successes and good times of life, as well as comfort one another during the tough and disappointing times. It is a place where you are encouraged to investigate the claims Jesus made about himself and discover what it means to become a fully developing follower of Christ.
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Who can be in a small group?
Anyone can be in a St. Mark’s Small Group. You don’t have to be a member or even an attendee of the church to participate. We encourage those who call St. Mark’s their home church to extend an invitation to neighbors, co-workers, and friends to join them in group life.
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How long does a small group last?
At St. Mark’s, there is no set length of time that a small group lasts. Some groups have chosen to meet for 12-24 months while other groups have been meeting for several years. We believe that healthy groups that embrace the values of the ministry are maturing and developing groups of people committed to caring for one another and reaching out to others looking to connect in group life.
If you are looking for an intro group experience, we also offer Starter Groups which are an introductory step into group life that last approximately six weeks. At the end of six weeks, group members can decide to continue and extend their commitment or dissolve and find other groups. The length of time that your group will meet together is decided by your group.
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How do I get connected to a small group?
There are a several different ways you can start the process of getting connected in group life at St. Mark’s. You can:
- Fill out and submit the online “Getting Connected Profile” and one of our ministry leaders will contact you.
- You can call the Small Group Ministry office at 584-8983 and ask to speak to a ministry leader.
- You can attend a Group Links event that’s designed to connect you with others looking to get connected in group life.
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I want to start a small group. What do I do next?
One of the methods we use to evaluate success at St. Mark’s is by the number of people we have connecting in Group Life. The only way we can get people connected is by constantly starting new groups.
If you are planning on starting a group please…
- Call the Small Group Ministry office at 584-8983 or email smallgroups@stmarkschurch.org. Letting us know that you're starting a small group allows us to partner with you. We are here to provide support and training, help with any group problems you might encounter, and provide assistance in locating study resources.
- Pick up a Group Starter Kit from the Loft Resource Center or download a copy from this site. The Group Starter Kit – created by others who have started small groups – is a simple guide designed to provide you with the necessary resources you’ll need to establish a healthy, dynamic small group… the kind of group where community and life change are the norm, not the exception.
- Consider attending a Group Links event. Group links is designed help you discover the “whys” and “hows” of group life and link you up with others looking to get connected.
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I’ve started a group. Should I contact someone at the church and let them know?
Yes! Letting us know that you're starting a group allows us to partner with you. We are here to provide support and training, help with any group problems you might encounter, and provide assistance in locating study resources. Please call or email the Small Group Ministry office at 584-8983 or smallgroups@stmarkschurch.org.
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Worship Arts
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What's the music like at St. Mark’s?
The Old Testament book of Psalms says, “Magnify the Lord with me and let us exalt His name forever.” (Psalm 34: 3) Our emphasis is not on what FORM our worship should take but rather what the FOCUS of our worship should be. The focus of our worship at St. Mark’s is God and Christ, His Son, period. In terms of the form (musical style) we use virtually every musical style imaginable, as some say, “from Bach to Rock.” We have choirs and choral groups, vocal ensembles and worship teams, rhythm bands, piano and organ to guitars and drums are used to help us worship God. We are seeking to reclaim all forms of “art” to praise the God of universe.
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Worship Services
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What are the service times and which service should I attend?
There are three weekend services. Saturdays at 6:00 PM, Sundays at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Call us if you’d like to know more about the services.
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What will the service be like?
At the weekend services we use drama, multimedia, traditional and contemporary Christian music, and practical messages that relate to everyday life.
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How long will the service last?
The weekend services at St. Mark's typically last about an hour and 15 minutes.
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Will I have to say anything, sign anything, give anything, or be singled out in any way?
At St. Mark's you'll never be put on the spot, never singled out, and never embarrassed. You won't be asked to participate in the offering. You don't have to sign anything or register your attendance in any way (unless you place your child in our children's ministry, then we will need to get some basic information for your child's security). I hope you will let the service be our gift to you.
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What is this weekend's message going to be about?
Simply select on the "Current Message Series" banner ad on the homepage and you'll find all the information you're looking for.
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What should I wear?
Casual clothes are the norm at St. Mark's Church.
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