Four Confirmed in 2013

Confirmands greeting the congregation After two years of work, four young members of the congregation were confirmed at the 10:30 AM service on September 8, 2013. These young people became full members of St. Mark's with all the rights and responsibilities that follow their commitment.

Students being confirmed in their faith were: Stefan Weber, Evan Barone, Ben Haussmann, and Dawson Owen. Stefan's mentor was Ray Huff; Evan's mentor was Gary Weber; Ben's mentor was Bob Schultz; and, Dawson's mentor was Lou DeSeau.

The confirmands were offered the congratulations of the congregation and their families. Please pray for them and encourage them on the occasion of this important step in their lives.

Serving cake! The confirmation process at St. Mark's involves close interaction between the confirmands and a mentor, who works with the student and provides moral support and a good example. At monthly meetings, the mentor and student review bible and discuss readings, and also participate in learning games. Studies continue during regular weekly Sunday School sessions. Special, intense studies and observations occur during Confirmation Camp and the annual field trip.

Stefan, Evan, Ben and Dawson displaying their favorite desserts. In Confirmation, those being confirmed recognize and affirm the baptism they received as children and take personal responsibility for living out the promises their parents made at their baptism. Confirmands profess their faith and make promises before God to love, trust and serve God and Christ. As an adult member of Christ's family, confirmands express their intentions to live among God's faithful people, attend to God's worship, and show the Gospel in lives of faithful service.

A lunch was provided by St. Mark's for the families of the Confirmed and the congregation and was held in Fellowship Hall.

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