Kids @ The Eight
Kids @ The Eight is St. Mark's children's ministry program which begins at 11:30 am and runs to 12:30pm. Each program is meeting in person after the divine Liturgy every Sunday. To get more details for each program contact our service coordinator Marina Kondos at (770) 722-0234
A Typical Sunday
Each and every week your child will learn about a specific biblical virtue through fun, relational, and practical teaching. Our ‘Large Group’ environment enforces the biblical virtue with an easy to remember “bottom line” that can easily be practiced at home. The Small Group component gives kids an opportunity to participate in age-appropriate discussion, activities, and crafts that will reinforce the teaching and build godly relationships with peers and mentors. We can’t wait to have your child join us!
Kids@TheEight
Our goal for the Pre-Elementary and Elementary programs at StMarkATL is to work with parents in guiding their children to put their faith in Jesus, to teach them who God is and how He wants them to live. Before your children heads off to middle school, we want to make sure that these three things stick:
1. I can trust God no matter what.
2. I need to make the wise choice.
3. I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
Pre-Elementary
We hope you’ll find this a safe and loving spot for your littlest ones 18 months – 5 year olds. We focus on one Biblical Virtue per month (e.g., Kindness, Faith, Patience, etc.), one Bible story per week, and one Memory Verse per month. The lesson is taught using various age-appropriate methods: puppets, videos, music, instruments, crafts, games, and more. It is amazing watching these little guys start to grasp Biblical messages and apply them to their lives.
Parents can also reinforce the message during the week with the questions and verse on the ‘Activity Book’ that your child will receive, as well as the bible story that we will be telling on the BIBLE APP FOR KIDS. We are excited to work with parents to teach and grow your children into experiencing the Fullness of Life!
Our team lead for the Pre-Elementary program is Eva Guirguis (770) 855-0017
Elementary
Our Kids@theEight elementary program is for children from Kindergarten-5th grade. We incorporates music, comedy, skits, and the Bible in a unique way to spark the discovery and creativity in the heart of each child. The curriculum is designed to shape identity through planting timeless truths in the heart of every elementary-aged child. We focus on building relationships that will aide your child to have great Christ-centered friends and mentors as they grow.
We are excited to get to know your little ones and to work with you to teach and grow your children so that they may experience the Fullness of Life!
Our team lead for the elementary program is Marina Kondos (770) 722-0234
Middle School
Our goal for the Middle Program at StMarkATL is to work with parents to effectively inspire and equip middle and high school aged teens to develop a faith of their own according to the ancient faith of the Orthodox church. Before your child heads off to college they need to:
1. Know that God is REAL and RELEVANT to their personal lives.
2. Make a commitment to continually pursue an intimate relationship with God.
3. Passionately serve in a local Orthodox Church.
Middle School
Our teen program is designed for teens in 6th - 8th grade. We know that this is an important stage in your teen’s life and we want to help you build them up to be a devout Orthodox Christian that has an authentic relationship with Jesus, their peers, and mentors.
Our team lead for the middle school program is Sarah Guirguis (678) 492-7970
High School Programs
Our high schoolers can get connected two ways. Our InsideOut program is designed for any high schooler who is looking to get connected in a diverse environment and our StMarkATL high school life group encourages deeper conversations and Biblical and practical life lessons. To be updated on life groups, join our WhatsApp groups (for students + parents)
If you are in High School and would like to volunteer in any of our other children’s programs please fill out THIS application and someone will be in touch with you.
We are excited to welcome your high schooler at Inside Out. If you are as excited for this program as we are, register your high schooler HERE!
