Upcoming Events

Sunday, March 30 at 10 AM we’re having a party in Kidz Church! We’ll be celebrating March’s monthly theme of “Big Picture,” which highlights the parables of Jesus through the relatable subject of movies. If your family usually attends at 9 AM, stay for this special event at 10. If you are an 11 AM family, come early at 10 this week. Your kids won’t want to miss out on this super fun occasion! (Ages 4 – 4th Grade)

Bring the whole family for an Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 19th! The event will be from 2:30-4 p.m. in Wesley Hall. The afternoon will start at 2:30 p.m. with the egg hunt beginning approximately at 3 p.m. in separate areas for each age. After the eggs are collected, children will receive a treat bag and listen to a reading of the Easter story. It promises to be wonderful fun and all are welcome, so invite your friends and neighbors! Sign up today!

Sign up online at https://stmarkscarmel.org/easteregghunt/.

Need to get away for a weekend? All 7th – 12th Graders are invited to join us on our spring retreat! Starting at 3:00pm and ending at 11:00pm this event will be a day filled with worship bands from around Indiana, food trucks, a coffee trailer and more! We will be renting a lodge and staying overnight. Please follow the signup genius link to register. Cost per child is $50 (includes ticket for the event, and lodging cost). More details to follow as we get closer to the event.

Drop off your student at St. Mark’s at 11:30 AM on Saturday and pickup Sunday at 12 PM at St. Mark’s.

Contact Scott Melvin or Jenny Miller @ youth@stmarkscarmel.org with any questions.

Don’t miss out! Sign up today at www.stmarkscarmel.org/spring-retreat/

“Pour out to the God of Hope and be filled” Romans 15:13. All are welcome!

National Day of Prayer at Carmel City Hall – Council Chambers – 1 Civic Square on the 2nd Floor. Please join as we come together to pray and read God’s Word. May God transform and unify our nation.

For more information contact Carmel NDP Chair, Dave Forbes dhforbes@outlook.com.

Join Kids Music and Praise for another great week of puppet fun!

Age 4-Grade 3

Come join us as we make puppets each day and present a puppet show on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with an informal performance Friday at 11:00 a.m.

Children will make and use a variety of puppets to tell the stories of Jesus, play fun games and enjoy a snack each day. Friends are welcome and do not need to attend St. Mark’s.

Older students are invited to assist with the camps during the week. All staff and children’s ministry volunteers will have the required background checks.

Cost is $20 – with scholarships available.

 Contact Joyce Click for more information jclick@stmarkscarmel.org. Registration will be available Feb 14 at stmarkscarmel.org/musiccamps.

Join Kids Music and Praise for another great week of drama!

Grades 1-5 are welcome!

The show will be presented on Friday at 2:00 p.m.

There will be a drama camp performance at 2 p.m. on Friday, and a medley of songs will be performed on Sunday, at the 11 a.m. service. Friends are welcome and do not need to attend St. Mark’s.

Older students are invited to assist with the camps during the week. All staff and children’s ministry volunteers will have the required background checks.

Cost is $20 – with scholarships available.

Registration begins in February 14. Contact Joyce Click for more information jclick@stmarkscarmel.org.

Wildfires Camp is an opportunity for Senior High School students to spend a week together and with students from other churches in a summer camp setting. This year we will be participating in the Senior High School camp at Epworth Forest Conference Center in North Webster, IN.

Students currently in grades 8 through 12 are eligible to attend. (This means students who will be entering grades 9 through High School Graduate in the Fall of 2025). Click here to sign up.

For more information, contact Scott Melvin or Jenny Miller at youth@stmarkscarmel.org.

This year 6-8th graders are invited to attend Camp Rivervale as a group with St. Mark’s. Camp Rivervale provides an opportunity to explore faith in a classic camp setting.  Campers will experience age-appropriate activities, service projects and growth opportunities. They will experience God’s love through devotions, worship, and relationships.

Click here to find out more.

For more information, contact Scott Melvin or Jenny Miller at youth@stmarkscarmel.org.

Join St. Mark’s Kidz for another great week of VBS! July 7-11 from 9 AM-12 PM daily. 

Vacation Bible Camp (VBS) | July 7-11, 9AM-12PM
Campers Age 4 – Grade 5 / Volunteers Grade 5 – Adult
Registration begins on February 14!

It’s already time to plan for Vacation Bible Camp 2025! Join us in a fun-filled adventure on the open road, taking all the kids (Travelers) on thrilling journeys to exciting destinations. Led by the Navigator and an adventurous pup Scout, kids will learn that God is always with them. Through engaging stories from the Navigators’ Guide (the Bible), Travelers will delve into timeless tales of faith from the Old and New Testaments. Get ready for twists, turns, and excitement as they face new challenges and find strength in God’s presence on this unforgettable trip! More information at stmarkscarmel.org/vbs.

Click here to find out more and register after February 16. Contact Children’s Ministries for more information at kidzchurch@stmarkscarmel.org.