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CHILDREN

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Mission

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The Children’s Ministry is designed to provide a safe, loving environment in which children will:

Increase in their knowledge of scripture and understanding of the gospel

Grow in their relationship to God and the church

Move toward serving others.

Through the clear proclamation of the gospel and practical training in worship, Good Shepherd equips children to love and follow Christ.

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Regular Programs

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Nursery Care

Birth to 2 years old
10:30 worship service

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Children’s Chapel

3-8 years old
10:30 worship service, sermon portion
Children sing scripture, pray together, learn about missions, and are currently working through the Old Testament.

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Christian Education

3-11 years old
9:15 AM
During the academic year, children are welcomed into space designed specifically for their ages where they work with a variety of materials that point them toward personal and corporate worship. Time is also set aside for a lesson and prayer.

During the summer months, children at Good Shepherd focus on scripture memory through songs, lessons, and games.

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Special Events

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The Last Supper

4-11 years old
Evenings during the first full week of August
Children always look forward to this week full
of fun, games, stories, snacks, songs, and crafts.

A Visit from St. Nicholas

All ages
10:30 worship service, early December

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Christmas Pageant

All ages
October – December 24
Sheep and shepherds, angels, Herod and his guards, wise men, Mary and Joseph, and more all work together to tell the beautiful story of Christ born in Bethlehem.

Solemn Communion

6-9 years old
Children looking to more fully understand communion are invited to attend several sessions of parables and lessons that culminate in the baking and breaking of bread together.

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Vacation Bible School

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Meets during the first week of August each year  for children 4-11. Children always look forward to this week full of  fun, games, true stories, snacks, songs, and crafts. This year, students  will join Grayson Mirtzi’s Detective School and find clues throughout  the week in order to unlock a password to a special  inheritance.

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