St. Mark's Oaklyn Nursery School & Childcare

11/09/2024

✨ A Joyful Day of Ordination and Installation! ✨

Today is a momentous day for St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and Bridge of Peace Community Church as we celebrate the ordination and installation of Pastor Andy Jones.

With gratitude in our hearts, we welcome Pastor Andy to his new role, bringing with him a commitment to faith, community, and service.

Join us in prayer and celebration as we bless this new chapter of leadership and ministry.

May God’s guiding light continue to shine on Pastor Andy, empowering him to lead with wisdom, compassion, and love.
Amen

“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” — Romans 10:15 (NRSV)

We look forward to this day of worship, joy, and community. Let us gather and lift up prayers of support and thanksgiving for Pastor Andy and the bright future ahead for our congregations.

10/04/2024

Welcome Pastor Andy!
We are thrilled to announce that Pastor Andy will join Pastor Giselle and Pastor Jay in ministry at Bridge of Peace Community Church in Camden, NJ, and St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Oaklyn, NJ.
Pastor Andy's official start date was October 1st, and we are excited to welcome him to our community!

A Little About Pastor Andy:
Pastor Andy earned his Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary in the spring of 2023. His ministry is driven by a passion for exploring how faith, public life, and God's mercy intersect through the love of Jesus Christ. Although he was born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia, Andy has embraced New Jersey as his new home and is looking forward to establishing deep connections within both the Bridge of Peace and St. Mark’s communities.
Before pursuing ministry, Pastor Andy completed his undergraduate degree in History and Security Studies from East Carolina University. After working in food service and manufacturing, he answered the call to seminary, which led him to Princeton and eventually to us here at Bridge of Peace and St. Mark’s.

What Pastor Andy Loves About Ministry:
For Pastor Andy, the most fulfilling aspect of ministry is the sense of community it fosters. He believes that regardless of a church's form, God is present in its midst, working through God's people. Pastor Andy is eager to nurture this sense of togetherness, walking alongside both congregations as they continue to grow in faith and service.

A Few Fun Facts:
In his leisure time, Pastor Andy enjoys reading, especially fiction and theology, playing the flute, and spending time outdoors. An avid fisherman and gardener, he delights in making the most of New Jersey’s natural beauty during the summer and fall. When he's not outdoors, Pastor Andy can often be found enjoying quality time with his family and friends.

Say Hello!
We encourage everyone to extend a warm welcome to Pastor Andy! Feel free to reach out to him via email at [email protected] to introduce yourself or just say hello. He is excited to get to know each of you!

We look forward to all that God has planned for our time together as Pastor Andy joins our community!
For more information about St. Mark's Lutheran Church, visit https://www.stmarksoaklyn.com/
To learn more about Bridge of Peace Community Church, visit https://bridgeofpeacecommunitychurchel.godaddysites.com/

09/02/2022

Welcome to all the returning children and new students joining the St Mark’s Nursery School/Daycare starting on Tuesday Sept 6.
May you have a fun filled year of growing and learning! Pastor Jay

02/15/2022

Hi Parents and Guardians!!

2022 Summer Camp and 2022-2023 Nursery School registrations are now open!! Please email Amy Hatcher at [email protected] for any questions or for a copy of the registrations. You can also visit our website at www.stmarksoaklyn.com/nursery-school

Looking forward to another fun filled year!

Providing over 40+ years for childcare and nursery school services to the South NJ area.

02/25/2021

Hi Parents!!!

Registrations are open!!!! We would like to thank everyone for their patience with reopening our programs. We are currently working on getting the registrations up on our website; in the meantime please feel free to email [email protected] with your request for a copy of the registrations or if you have any questions!

Looking forward to seeing all the smiling faces soon!!

Amy Hatcher
Michele Costigan
Andi Libby

08/10/2020

We are still accepting registration for all Preschool classes and Aftercare program- half days and full days available for K-5; pickup available only at OPS. Please email: [email protected] by this Friday (August 14) to reserve a spot for your child or with any questions.

03/02/2020

Come join us for some really good food and support a great cause!!
Bring this flier and mention St Mark’s Nursery School, and a portion of your bill will be given back to the school for our Scholarship Foundation.

12/10/2019

Parents; if you need a night out to finish shopping or wrapping or even just a date night; we still have availability for Friday “date night”