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A Message from Our Sunday School Superintendent
Todd Dalton
It’s 10:00 on a Sunday morning – do you know where your child or youth is? Hopefully, in Sunday School! We’re so excited about our Sunday
School offerings for all ages this year. We have a Nursery for our youngest babies, but as soon as they turn two, they may attend our toddler
class. They use the Bible-in-Life curriculum, combined with crafts, snacks, and lots of fun! Our 3-year-olds through our 6th graders benefit from
Cokesbury’s Live B.I.G. (Live your Belief in God) curriculum. This fastpaced curriculum combines solid Bible study with two DVD components
focused on real life application, missions, and music. We are excited to announce that our 7th-12th graders will all use the Student Life curriculum.
This curriculum provides excellent lessons every week over the Internet that follows a systematic plan and teaches and affirms essential truths.
Livescience.com recently released a survey that showed there may be even more benefits than we thought to attending church and Sunday School. Students who
attend religious services weekly average a GPA .144 higher than those who never attend services, said Jennifer Glanville, a sociologist at the
University of Iowa. The survey suggests that there are several reasons this may be true.
- They have regular contact with adults from various generations who serve as role models.
- Their parents are more likely to communicate with their friends’ parents.
- They develop friendships with peers who have similar norms and values.
- They’re more likely to participate in extracurricular activities.
We encourage you to bring your child or youth to Sunday School. If you have any questions about your child’s Sunday School Class or our curriculum, please
feel free to contact us.
Children's and Youth Sunday School Classes
Nursery - Room 126
Shayne Garver enthusiastically welcomes the little ones each Sunday. They look forward to being a part of each child’s first experience in God’s House. Shayne will care for your lamb on Sunday and Abbie is here for week night studies and church life events.
2 Year Old Class - Room 128
Paige and Russell Holley lead this group of two-year olds as they discover Jesus' teaching through an organized fun time at Sunday School, using the Bible in Life for Toddlers Literature Series. Each Sunday brings something new to discover.
3 Year Old Class - Room 125
Teachers for this age group include Tiffany Pollard, Laura Patterson, Beth and Keenan Kelly. Bible stories are now introduced with our Children’s Curriculum, I Live B.I.G! “Believe in God” takes center stage as three-year olds explore who they are, who wants them to come to Him and who they will become in Christ’s Holy Church.
K4-K5 Class - Room 123
Taught by Amy Strickland and Jennifer Creswell, our four year olds really Live B.I.G! Leaders interact with their class through lessons about Jesus taught with music video, DVD, games, crafts and more! Leaders keep the four-year olds eager to hear more about the love of God and the place Jesus calls His body, the Church.
1st Grade Class - Room 127
Teachers Kim McLaughlin and Caroline Marcengill have a Bible study with an activity, discussion, and free playtime outline in the Live B.I.G Literature With the wide variety of personalities, this class provides interesting discussions,, with the teachers usually learning the most.
2nd Grade Class - Room 129
The teachers are Vicki Knott and David and Genene Edwards. Our lively second graders are involved in Bible Lesson from the Live B.I.G. series. The children actively participate in a wide variety of curriculum activities, such as crafts, games, music, role playing, and sharing. They learn how the Bible lessons apply to their everyday lives.
3rd Grade Class - Room 124 (A)
The teachers are Kelli Brock and Christie Eller. The materials is loaded with tons of information for students and teachers. However, the main focus every Sunday is to complete the work in the student leaflets, which includes learning the key Bible verse, reading other Bible passages, solving puzzles, reading litanies and plays, and discussing key issues from the lesson. If time permits, the class works on a lesson-related craft.
4th Grade Class - Room 124 (B)
Teachers, Martha Alewine and Susan Patterson, lead this energetic class of eager and inquisitive children. The two goals of the class are (12) familiarity with the books of the Bible and how to use the Bible and (2) the location of Bible stories. The basis for the lessons comes from the Live B.I.G. series. The teachers use a hands-on approach with activities that focus on the stories and on sharing.
5th Grade Class - Room 122
Teachers are Wilma McCall and Ronnie Millender. The class uses the Live B.I.G. for Tweens series. This curriculum includes lively discussion and in-depth Bible study, complemented by the Live B.I.G. DVD clips of current Christian music artists.
Grade 6 - Room 100
Teachers are Frank and Holley Coyle. The Live B.I.G for Tweens literature is used. This class focuses on living BIG (Belief in God) in our everyday lives. The students search for ways to find relevance in their changing lives. DVD clips of current Christian music artists and other tweens discussing Biblical truth supplement the curriculum.
Middle School (Grades 7-8) - Room 103
Teachers Kelly and Davide Buckshorn lead this class. The Live B.I.G for Tweens literature is used. This class focuses on living BIG (Belief in God) in our everyday lives. The students search for ways to find relevance in their changing lives. DVD clips of current Christian music artists and other tweens discussing Biblical truth supplement the curriculum.
High School (Grades 9-12) - Room 107
Teachers Ken Campbell and Churck Strawn lead this group of ninth through twelfth-graders through the Student Life Bible Studies. This curriculum provides students with an understanding of how to apply biblical perspective to their lives. Classes are informal and discussions go wherever the class leads.
Adult Sunday School Classes
Adult I Class - Room 118
A group of older adults (50-85) seeking Christian maturity. Teachers lead the discussion from “Adult Bible Study” (International Lesson Series). We also support the Faith Home and participate in choir, visitations VBS and other activities of the church. Come join us, though we are many in years, we are young at heart.
Charles Poore Class - Room 112
One of the larger Sunday School classes at St. Mark, this class varies in age and marital status - young and retired, married, and singles. Class President, Chuck Sexton, conducts the busines sportion of each Sunday's class. Teacher Wanda Hill highly participative sessions on evaluating our current needs and how to become better Christians. Material from James Moore and other contemporary authors are used. Special lessons and materials are taught during the Advent and Lenten seasons. This class has quarterly socials and periodic fund-raising activities to support the church's many needs. This class is a very close knit group, who truly wants to learn more about our Lord and believes in having a good time doing so. They are continually searching for ways to improve their Sunday School class and St. Mark. Visitors and new members are always welcome.
Ground Zero - Room 101
Jeff Chapman leads this class of twenty- and thirty-somethings. We study contemporary issues of interest to Christian young adults.
Covenant Class - Room 102
An intimate group with a cross-section of couples and singles of various ages that desires to take a deeper look into the scriptures. The class pursues studies of individual books of the Bible and also uses some church-offered lesson studies. All students are chosen by the group. Class sessions are discussion-based in a lively and interactive setting. Class teachers are Sam Tolbert, Jennifer Creswell, Tim Hodges, and Wilson Bruce. Visitors and new members are always welcome.
Disciples Class - Room 105
With the goal of the Great Commission in mind, this class seeks to carry the scripture lessons, readings, and in-depth discussion of Sunday School into everyday life. This class is a cross-section of singles and couples who have the common desire to hold each other up to the Lord and be accountable to each other. Members have fun seeking the truth on Sunday morning and that translates into missional and social activities. Studies are chosen by the group. The class is lively and interactive with opportunity for each person to question and comment. The doors are always open to visitors and new members who want to be a better disciple for Jesus.
Fellowship Class - Room 106
Curriculum by contemporary Christian authors is led by Glenn McCaffrey and Bob Templeton. Members and visitors are encouraged to share thoughts and ideas. Age and background are not a factor with this group; all are welcome. The class enjoys quarterly outings for fun and fellowship and supports outreach programs in the community. The door is always open to all that would like to visit or join the class.
Pairs and Spares - Room 110
Fred Latham, Fran Brown, Candy Gillian and Chuck Kelly lead this class of about 48 members whose range in age from mid-30s to mid-60s. Members are encourage to share their thoughts and ideas. Age and background are not a big factor with this group and all newcomers are welcom. Social events throughout the year allow members to fellowship and get better acquainted, while the annual Christmas party results in plenty of stories and fond memories for the New Year! The class sponsors a "Greenwood's Child" family at Chrismas and provides meals for members during illness and bereavement.
Seekers Class - Room 104
This class was organzied to fit the needs of young adults; the age range is 25 - 35. Class leaders, Carroll Burch and Teresa Christian, share an informal, Bible-based, Spirit-led study session that is an open forum for Christian growth. Summer cookouts and other get-togethers plus service to Leath Prison and the Angel Tree project keep us actively involved and focused on Christ’s teaching.
Wesley Class - Room 109
This class is for single and married young adults (20-50). Robert Rooney leads discussion sessions, applying the Bible to everyday life. Quarterly fellowships are planned to get together and enjoy each other's company.
Ladies Class - Room 135 (Congregational Nurse Office)
Yvonne Hill leads this intimate group in studies by contemporary Bible scholars. Studies from Beth Moore, Max Lucado and others cover topical material relevant to today’s women. A single-gender study group that offers a supportive and confidential environment. Women of all ages are welcome.