Children’s Ministry
Bible-based activities for children of all ages
0 – 2 years old
9:45am – 11:30am
Nursery Care
Located in the 1st classroom on the RIGHT when entering the Lobby
Infants through age 2 years old are invited to the nursery prior to the start of our worship gathering. Our experienced caregivers will be eagerly awaiting the arrival of our smallest members and visitors each Sunday morning! Please bring diapers and snacks for your child (labeled with their name) and speak with the caregivers about any allergies or special instructions.
Children ages 3 years old through 5th grade sit with their families at the beginning of the worship gathering and are invited up with their class to be prayed for shortly after the service begins
Our Children’s Ministry volunteers will escort them to their age-appropriate classroom. The children will be led through a meaningful worship experience using God’s Big Story curriculum. Children will be escorted back to the Sanctuary to celebrate communion with their families.
3 – 6 years old: Located in the 2nd classroom on the RIGHT when entering the Lobby
7 – 10 years old: Located in the 2nd classroom down the hallway on the LEFT when entering the Lobby
3 years old – 5th grade
10:05am – 11:00am
God’s Big Story
Protecting God’s Children
We strongly believe that the children entrusted to our care are precious gifts for which we have a call to steward and protect.
Every adult leader who has direct access to children and students…
Is thoroughly background checked regularly
Has completed the Ministry Safe Abuse awareness program
Follows strict guidelines and best practices to keep children safe
“Kids should come visit because we have super, super good teachers, it’s fun, we have awesome Bible stories, and sometimes you even get to do crafts.”
— Eden, age 6
What is God’s Big Story?
The curriculum is rooted in the incredible truth that God has come to rescue his children from their own sin through his Son Jesus Christ. It explores the biblical narrative from creation and the fall to Jesus’ sacrificial victory on the cross to the promise of a new heaven and earth. GBS is taught in the context of worship through liturgy, song, scripture memory, story presentation, wondering questions, catechesis (teaching of doctrine and the faith), prayer, and many reflective and creative responses geared to a variety of age groups.
Please contact Jennifer Ford, the Director of Children’s Ministries, with questions about the God’s Big Story curriculum or any other aspect of children’s ministries at Good Shepherd Anglican.
Creation Camp
God made a “wildly wonderful world” full of amazing creatures that delight and glorify him. Through daily devotions, nature study, and play, children learn that all of God’s works are good and that they themselves are beloved creations. We will use the “Wild Wonder Camp” curriculum created by A Roche, a national community of Christians working in biodiversity conservation to protect and restore vulnerable habitats, species, and communities.
To learn more about the Wild Wonder Camp curriculum, click HERE.
All students, new and returning, must submit a registration and release form at the beginning of each school year.
Registration
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