Children’s Ministry

Good Shepherd’s Children’s Department is honored to be part of your family’s faith development. Stop by our children’s wing to see the love and care we’ve put into each room with a fresh coat of paint.

Worship & Children

During Sunday morning worship we have three available classes for your kiddos.

Nursery (ages birth-2, available at all three services)

Our nursery is located in the yellow room, in the hallway directly to the left of the main sanctuary. In this class teachers meet the specific developmental needs of your child. Our youngest friends hear key phrases repeated as their spiritual vocabulary begins to grow, our older friends may participate in simple crafts and activities that prepare them for their transition into the preschool class. Teachers are also trained to follow parent directions regarding feeding, diaper changes, naps, etc. Parents will be given a report at the end of class detailing the morning’s activities. As this is the only children’s class available at our 8:30 am service, children of any age are welcome to join us during this time as long as they can behave in a manner safe for our youngest friends.

PreK (ages 2-4, available at the 9:45 and 11 am services)

Right next door to the yellow room is our pink room for our preschoolers. Our PreK classes includes sensory play, age appropriate bible based curriculum, and snack time (with parent approval). Parents will be given a report at the end of class detailing the morning’s activities.

Kids Connect (ages 5-5th grade, available at the 9:45 and 11 am services)

Our Kids Connect Classroom is located on the other side of the building at the back of our Christian Life Center (CLC). In this class our kiddos practice musical worship, hear an age appropriate version of the same lesson being preached in adult services, and are lead through corresponding activities like crafts and games.

Registration/Check-In

At the entrance to each classroom there will be a volunteer or staff member checking in students on a tablet. The first time a student is registered there will be additional safety information collected (this process should take around 3 minutes). Every returning visit, our volunteer will search your child’s name, and our system will print out 2 tickets, one is a name tag for your child with any relevant safety information listed on it as well as a randomized code. This code is also printed on the 2nd ticket and given to whoever drops off the student. Please bring this ticket to pickup to insure we safely return students to the correct adult.

Worship & Children

We welcome and encourage families to worship together. Children’s activity folders are available. Check with an usher for their location.

NEW for Pre-K through 5th grade children, Kid’s Connection!!! Children begin worship with their family during the 10:45 and 11:00 am services. Then, they are dismissed with a children’s blessing to Kid’s Connection. During Kid’s Connection, they will play games, do crafts, watch Christian DVDs, build with Legos and have a snack. After worship is concluded, parents will pick up their children from the children’s center.

Childcare During Worship

Childcare for Infants and Toddlers is offered during Sunday morning worship, from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon.

Sunday School

Children’s classes and nursery are located in the SW corner of our facility. You may register your child’s attendance online through the ShelbyNext app. (download the App to your phone) Google Play. Apple App Store.

Every Sunday, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, infants and toddlers engage in a variety of childcare activities. Age-appropriate curriculum helps even our youngest ones know God’s love.

9:30 am-10:30 am We welcome children Pre-K through 5th grade to Celebrate Wonder.

Celebrate Wonder is a curriculum that honors the spiritual life of children. It engages children in open-ended exploration and inquiry of the Bible. This curriculum seeks to deepen children’s faith formation and to create a safe space for children to ask big questions and claim their spiritual identity as children of God.

Sunday School

Every Sunday, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, infants and toddlers engage in a variety of childcare activities. Age-appropriate curriculum helps even our youngest ones know God’s love.

9:30 am-10:30 am We welcome children Pre-K through 5th grade to Celebrate Wonder.

Special Events

Events for Families with Children are held throughout the year. Nativity night, the Easter Egg Hunt, Blessing of the backpacks, Pumpkin Patch, Trunk or Treat and hayrides are just a few of the events in which your family can participate. Details on each event are publicized as dates draw closer.

Births

A red rose is placed on the altar the following Sunday to announce the good news of a new birth! If you have recently had a baby or adopted a child, please call the church at 405-324-1900 to let us know!

Baptism

If you would like for your baby to be baptized please call the church office 405-324-1900 to schedule a date. Babies receive a baptismal certificate and handmade blanket.

Loving Our Community Schools (LOCS)

We make a difference to the student and staff at our adopted schools: Mustang Creek Elementary and Mustang North Middle School. We are blessed to make a significant difference in the lives of these children and teachers!

Third Grade Bibles

We celebrate with new Third Graders the gift of reading. Each third grader receives a hardbound copy with their name engraved on the front.

Scouting

Scouting programs include Boys, Venture Crew, Cub, and Girl Scouts.

Any Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns, call Moss Myers at 405-324-1900.