Youth Ministry

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About St. Mark's Youth Ministry...

St. Marks Youth ministry is all about the Youth - today, tomorrow and always. Based mostly, but not entirely, in the St. Marks Youth Group (SMYG!), the Youth Ministry is about shining the light of Christ on our youth, and in turn, having it shine back. "Youth" begins in 6th grade and extends through college age. The Youth are involved in a number of activities for faith growth and enrichment within, and to outreach that faith in the community. In recent years, youth from outside the church have been joining in regularly for activities and spiritual growth. Activities include regular Youth meetings, Youth Sunday School, participation in community events, fund raising for future Youth events and activities and service.

Jesse Woodrow currently serves as Youth Director for St. Marks.

In addition to regular monthly activities, SMYG participates in annual "big events" including traveling to the National Youth Gathering (next scheduled for the summer of 2009 in New Orleans), Mission Trips (in the planning stages for the summer of 2008), and Youth retreat trips (a Jersey shore trip took place this past summer). We also have semi-annual weekend retreats that include multiple learning sessions.

The Youth Group is open to all youth from 6th grade up and their friends, as well as visitors outside the "youth age."

The Youth Ministry is made up of:

• Jesse Woodrow
• Lisa Hand
• Mary Sultzaberger
• Randy Whitaker
• Brent Whitaker
• Carla Whitaker
• Sean Hoffman

Anyone wishing to participate in the Ministry may contact one of the above members.