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St. Mark is creating early building blocks for a well-balanced spiritual life through the love of God. Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Youth Activities/Organizations: Saturday Night Live- is a contemporary youth service designed where youth and young adults in the community can give their full expression of their faith in Jesus Christ. Currently, we are embarking on Phase IV: "The Promise" of which will be on Saturday, November 18th, 2006 at 7:00PM.br> - Diante M. Harris &, Program Founder and Chairperson Acolytes – Boys and Girls, ages 8-13 serve as helpers for the pastor during the worship services. Duties include delivering messages to the pastor, lighting candles, and other tasks as needed. Meetings are second Fridays, 5-6 p.m. Debutante Master Commission – The commission focuses on dedication to Christian service. It is the A.M.E. Christian Rite of Passage. Ages 9 through 21 can participate in this district-wide ceremony held at the Chicago Annual Conference. Rehearsals are mandatory and are held in Chicago. Music Ministry – The various choirs along with the various pianist and organists provide music as a form of God’s ministry in worship services, funerals, weddings, concerts, and conferences. There are 6 choral groups that rehearse throughout the week. Praise Dancers – These preteen and teenaged girls praise God through dance on many occasions as well as third Sundays at the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday’s at 6:30 p.m. Scouts – The goal is to teach life skills, habits, values, and promote a positive attitude consistent with the interest of the church. Boy scouts meet Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. R.A.Y.A.C (Richard Allen Young Adult Council) – Its purpose is the development of lay leadership among youth and adults and to encourage them to be involved in the total life of the church. Sunday Church School – The church school is the teaching arm of the church and the foundation of Christian education and development. Students study the Bible and the A.M.E. discipline, present special programs, and are responsible for reviewing and learning biblical lessons and scripture. Church School is every Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. Usher Board (Youth and Senior) – The door-keepers in the House of God. Ushers serve on Sundays, at funerals or special programs held at church. Senior ushers meet at 10:00 on Saturday before the third Sunday. Junior ushers meet 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays before the third Sundays. Vacation Bible School – Students learn more about the true power of Jesus through his miracles and parables. Through worship, crafts, and songs this goal is obtained. Vacation Bible School is usually held in June. Youth Church– This opportunity is for our children and teenage members to worship in their own special service. Youth church is held on fourth Sundays at 11:00 a.m. |
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