Youth and Children

Children and young people are important to us at St. Mark's and as such we aim to provide the best for them. We have a large, committed group of leaders and lots of fun activities-however old you are!
SUNDAY GROUPS - WHAT'S ON SUNDAYS - IN THE WEEK - LANDMARK - LANDMARK EXPLAINED
ST. MARKS YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S WORK VISION - KIDZ KLUB XTREME
SNUG - SPLAT! - GYFC - ROBS BLOG - CONTACT SARAH - CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE
YOUTH & CHILDREN'S REPORT 2008/09 - YOUTH & CHILDREN'S GROUPS / WORK

We are passing on the good news from generation to generation
SHARING, LEARNING AND GROWING TOGETHER
For more information click here for contact details.
SUNDAY GROUPS	New Beginnings:

This is how our groups work on a Sunday morning to help our children grow in their relationships with each other and God. Everyone now begins in the Old Vicarage having an opportunity to wander around play games, do crafts, play football and catch up with friends. We then split into age groups for looking at the Bible and applying this to their lives. For the last 20 minutes we meet altogether for a worship time, before walking down to church. Please speak to any of the leaders if you wish to know more.
Consent Forms - each year we need to complete a new consent forms. Please return them to ASAP Sarah or Jo in church or you can download a form from here (rtf 158kb virus free).
You can return it by email too. Click here to the form to Sarah.


KIDZ KLUB XTREME for 7-11 year olds - Friday 18:15 - 17:30 in the Old Vicarage

WHAT'S ON - ON SUNDAYS
		Crèche: for the under 2's in church Scramblers: for pre-school children Climbers: for those at infant school Xplorers: for those at Junior school Pathfinders: for those in school years 7 *These groups meet in the Old Vicarage, Vicarage Road between 10.30am - 11.45am
IN THE WEEK
	Landmark: for 14 - 18 year olds every Monday evening in the Old Vicarage. Join this group of young people and become a world changer!
	KIDZ KLUB XTREME: Friday night in term times - from 6:15 - 7.30pm in the Vicarage Hall. Time for having fun. For 7-11 year olds. DON'T MISS OUT!! SPLAT! happens in October half-term.

The generation that the world cannot change is the generation that will change the world!
Landmark is a group of young people who meet to have fun, make friends and learn about God in a stimulating way. (Definition by Landmarkers!)
LANDMARK






Landmark Explained The Word = all together getting stuck into God's word The Word 2 = in small groups to chew over how it applies to life. Social = as wild as you can dream! Service Planning = come and join us planning worship to help people meet God. Plus much more!!!!

On the first Saturday of each month in the Old Vicarage and Church hall. Starting at 18:30pm -20:30pm. This club will be aimed at the 11 -14 year olds So come along, bring a friend. 70p Sub's or 50p if a member. Come and Chill with your friends. Loads 2 do! and the? Ring Kerry 07795 236 280 for more information Read SNUG Activity Report 2006/2007

Vicarage Hall, Vicarage Road (off Canterbury Street) Gillingham 615pm – 7.30pm For years 3, 4, 5, 6
Read the Kidz Klub Xtreme Activity Report 2006/2007

Your leaders are Sarah Ryan, Wendy Haslem, Lucy Wheatley, Andy Hurst & Rob Trowbidge

Sarah Ryan for more information. (Our Youth & Children's Co-ordinator) Tel: Home:+44 (0) 1634 856098 Mobile: 0794 975 130 Church Office: +44 (0) 1634 570489

ST MARK’S YOUTH & CHILDREN’S WORK VISION

This document has come about as a result of prayer and discussion amongst the Youth & Children’s leaders.

There are three main areas which are naturally interlinked, these are:

DISCIPLESHIP:

We are nurturing children and young people to be strong, secure and growing in a relationship with a God who loves them. To be a people of living faith in a God who changes lives.

“To be more than spectators but in on the action”

COMMUNITY:

We are creating a place where all are accepted and part of a living , growing “family”.

“The believers met together and shared everything they praised God and were liked by all people” Acts 2”

OUTREACH:

Sharing God’s love with friends and families.

‘Come and taste that the Lord is good”

From these main areas we have come up with the key areas for the way forward over the next couple of years. As a youth and children’s team we wilt work in consultation with the church leadership to develop our youth and children’s work in the way we believe God is leading.

Please feel free to chat to me (Sarah) about this, to pray for us or’ even join the team. We are in exciting times!

At St Mark’s we are privileged to already have a thriving youth and children’s work, which nurtures our children and young people. These points below are areas we believe God is calling us to extend, particularly work with families. (see later)

Main points of action plan:-

DISCIPLESHIP

Children & young people involved in “doing”- taking part in services and church life.

Cells - developing cell model throughout youth & children’s groups.

Prayer - extend this in groups, team and church.

Faith shaping experiences - children & young people puffing faith into action.

18-25’S group for those moving on from Landmark.

Team - providing training and recruiting more personnel.

Spiritual foster parents” — as a church we are all these, therefore building relationships with children and young people.

COMMUNITY

To continue to build sense of community amongst children & young people through joint activities and socials

To make children and young people feel welcome in church

Extra team to provide social activities for church to include children and young people.

OUTREACH

Creating opportunities to share lives, particularly reaching out to families of children and young people.

Team to create social opportunities to befriend families