Kings & Queens

04/14/2026

Friday night respite was SO good 🤍

Several of our kids got to sit with their volunteers and watch the Artemis II mission astronauts land in the ocean which was such a cool, full-circle moment to experience together!

We laughed a ton, played hide and go seek (like… a LOT 😂), and just had one of those nights that fills your cup.

We are beyond thankful for We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym for hosting us it’s been such a blessing during this season. But I’ll be honest… even the kids are like “okay we’re ready” 😅

We are ALL ready to be back home at St. Mark’s 💛

03/11/2026

“Here's a stunning reality: one out of every four homes in your community has a child with special needs (CDC 2025). These families represent the largest unreached people group in North America. They're not across the ocean; they're across the street, driving past your building every Sunday, wondering if there's room for them inside.”

VBS is one of the most exciting weeks of the summer—but for many families with children who have special needs, it can feel overwhelming instead of welcoming. What if your VBS became the place where every child feels seen, included, and celebrated? Follow the link in the comments for 10 practical steps to create a more inclusive VBS.

02/27/2026

Nothing like busting a move on the bowling lane to turn the whole night around! 🎳💃✨

Who needs a dance floor when you’ve got shiny lanes and good music? 😂 The joy was loud, the moves were bold, and the vibes were undefeated! 🕺🔥

10/10 recommend a little lane-side dancing to boost your mood! 💙🎶

02/27/2026

We took our Kings & Queens Plus crew bowling at Main Event and oh my goodness — what a night! 💙 From the first roll to the last slice of pizza 🍕, it was full of laughter, cheers, and a little friendly competition.

And let’s just be honest… the kids totally out-bowled the adults 😂👏 Strikes, spares, and victory dances included! The back-and-forth banter between them had us all cracking up — their confidence and personalities were shining bright all night long. 🌟

These are the moments that fill our cups to the top. So grateful for this crew and the joy they bring every single time we’re together! 💙🎳✨

02/25/2026

✨🌶️ Happy Wednesday, friends! 🌶️✨

We have the BEST update from our Chili Cook-Off fundraiser! 🙌🔥

Not only did we hit our goal of $3,000… we SURPASSED it!!! 🎉🎉

We are currently sitting at $3,545!!! 🤯💛

That is absolutely incredible and such a testimony to the generosity of this community. Thank you to every single person who donated, cooked, volunteered, showed up, or gave after the event. Your support of this ministry truly means more than you know. ❤️

We are so grateful and so excited for what this will do for our Kings & Queens ministry! 👑✨

02/23/2026

🌶🏆 What. A. Night!!! 🏆🌶

Here are your 2026 Chili Cook-Off Champions 🔥

🥇 1st Place – Nate Cheatham
🥈 2nd Place – Aliyah Gannon
🥉 3rd Place – Larry Gaston
🌟 People’s Choice – Rosie Wells

Y’all brought the HEAT and the flavor did NOT disappoint! 🔥👏

Thank you to everyone who cooked, judged, donated, volunteered, and came out to support Kings & Queens. Because of YOU, it was such a successful and fun-filled night! ❤️

Our goal was $3,000 and we raised $2,318 TONIGHT!!! 🙌🎉
That means we are only $682 away from hitting our goal! That is absolutely incredible!

If you weren’t able to make it, you can still help us cross the finish line 🏁💛 Every dollar makes a difference in supporting our special needs ministry.
https://donate.stripe.com/7sY00j7wH2Bj0EDg3K43S00

Let’s finish strong! 💪✨

02/15/2026

Two of our very own had the BEST night at ✨ Night to Shine ✨ last night! 💙👑

Night to Shine is always such a special evening, and getting to see two from our ministry all dressed up and ready to celebrate was just the sweetest thing. They looked so incredibly handsome 🤵✨ big smiles, sharp outfits, and confidence shining brighter than the lights!

02/15/2026

Last night’s Respite was one of those nights that just fills your cup 🥹💛

We had the joy of welcoming two new friends into our ministry family and truly, you would have never known it was their first time. They jumped right in, made connections, shared laughs, and were embraced so naturally by our crew 🤗✨

That’s what makes this space so special. It’s more than just a program, it’s a place where kids feel safe, parents can breathe, and friendships form without pressure. Watching belonging happen in real time is such a beautiful thing 🫶

Grateful for every volunteer, every smile, and every new face that joins our ministry 💙

11/21/2025

Last night was Pure JOY! 🥹💛

Seeing these sweet kids shop for their families, choose the perfect gifts, proudly pay, and wrap everything with excitement was just beautiful 🎁

11/15/2025

Last night’s respite was such a blast! We got a new game console and the kids absolutely loved it. They had the best time playing together—bowling, dancing, chopping fruit, and laughing nonstop. The smiles, the giggles, the pure joy… it was EVERYTHING. Even the adults enjoyed it!

10/26/2025

K&Q+ had an absolute blast at the Lakeview Farmers Market last Thursday! 🐐🎃🌽 We fed animals, slingshotted pumpkins, got delightfully lost in the corn maze, and survived a few goat “attacks”! 😆 Such a fun day!