Welcome to gsKids
Kids Ministry at Good Shepherd
Age 3 - 5th Grade
We pray that all children and their families know and experience the love and grace of Jesus. Parents, volunteers, and staff partner together to help all children gather joyfully, grow spiritually, and go faithfully.
Church School
Let's name it, nothing is easy right now!
But we need our children to hear God's promises and experience God's love now MORE THAN EVER!
Households have 2 options to choose from:
Sundays 9:30-10:15 am
or
Wednesdays 6:15-7:00 pm
Cost: $30/child
Discount available! If you volunteer to help lead a small group 2x a month (or more) - cost is $15/child. Use discount code VOL2024.
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
Aug. 28 | Block Party, 5:30-7pm (food trucks, bouncy houses, music)
Sept. 4 | Wednesday Church School Kick off!
Sept. 8 | Sunday Church School Kick off!
Sept. 25 | 3rd Grade Bible Milestone Learning Event during Church School
Sept. 29 | Sunday 3rd Grade Bible Milestone Learning Event and presentation during 10:30am worship
Oct. 2 | Church School in worship with families/Presentation of Bibles
Oct. 16 & 20 | No Church School (MEA break)
Oct. 25 | Trunk or Treat
Vacation Bible School
What an amazing 2 weeks of VBS!
Let’s get excited to DIVE into VBS!
Registration for Summer 2025 opens February 1st
Summer Bible Camp
We’re already excited Summer Bible Camp 2025! Stay tuned for dates!
Registration is directly thru Luther Crest
Early Bird rates end February 14th!
Please note: Good Shepherd will contribute $150 towards a week long camper registration. We will send monies directly to Luther Crest so you can deduct that amount from your payment. There will also be 2 fundraising opportunities in the spring.
Milestones
Bibles- 3rd students received new Study Bibles Wednesday, Sept 25 and Sunday, Sept 29. Details will be sent to Church School families in the fall.
First Communion- This Milestone is open to all students who along with their parents are ready to learn more about this special Sacrament. We mark this milestone at Fourth Grade and hope that all students will receive Communion by this age. We ask that a parent or caring adult attend the learning event with their student:
First Communion instruction will take place during Church School on Wednesday, April 9 and Sunday, April 13. First Communion will take place during 6:15pm worship on Maundy Thursday, April 17.
Don’t forget to download the worksheet that goes along with this learning event.
First Communion Learning Event Worksheet
There will be special blessing for First Communion students on Maundy Thursday, April 17 at 6:15pm. If you cannot attend that service, you can receive Communion any time after you’ve completed the worksheet and connected with Deacon Julie.
Online Resources for Children/Parents
Helping kids cope with Anxiety (Podcast)
Crossroads Kids Youtube Channel: Bible Stories
“Faith Finder Fun!” Youtube channel
Biblically Based!
service Oriented!
New Friends!
As a parent, some of the important things you do for your child don’t happen in a single day. You make small deposits in their life week after week- over time. That’s why the Parent Cue app gives weekly cues to help you make the most of the time you spend with your kid or teenager.