When children are baptized, the Church makes a promise to walk with them and their parents on the journey. At Good Shepherd Lutheran, we know it is a privilege to participate in helping to guide children and their parents along life’s many milestones of faith. Whether one’s feet are big or small, fresh or worn, running or crawling:
Good Shepherd’s Inter+Gen Ministry Team provides a variety of offerings to help grow faith in children, families and people of all ages. Throughout the year we offer events, faith learning and service opportunities that connect our children to faith filled adults. Jesus is the heart of all our offerings.
Family Fun Night
During the school year, we have Family Fun Nights. While all ages are welcome these are primarily geared towards pre-K and elementary students. Join us for a meal, a Bible story, and some fun activities as we learn about God’s love together.
Nurturing Life-Long Faith Learning
Kids Kits
During the school year, kids can pick up a Kids Kit on their way into worship at 9 AM. Each Kids Kit has an activity that will help kids connect with the day’s theme. After worship, we invite kids to stop by the Kids Korner. During some months, the Pastors will meet with kids in the Gathering Place for a short Bible lesson and time to connect.
Kids and Communion
We welcome children of any age to receive communion! If your child will be receiving communion, please ask them to extend their hands to the communion server. If they are not taking communion, they can keep their hands by their sides to receive a blessing. Periodically, we offer a communion class for children to attend with their parents. In these classes, we teach basic information about communion, followed by a worship service where the child can receive communion. If you have questions about your child receiving communion, please connect with a pastor.
Other Events
Check out our current events page for other faith and fun events that we have coming up for kids and families. Past events include Advent Kits, Movie Nights, Family Seder Meals, and more!
Bible Instruction Class
This class is for children who have not yet received a Bible or those who would like a Bible refresher class. We offer a kid-friendly tutorial about the Bible. Children taking this class will receive Bibles as a gift during a worship service. Offered in the fall.
Communion Classes & Celebrations
This Sacrament of Holy Communion class is open to people of all ages, which is current with the ELCA’s communication regarding First Communion. This class provides an overview for those receiving the Sacrament for the first time and others wanting a refresher on its message. We ask that a parent attend class with their child. To read more on this topic, click here.
For more information about the next communion class, email Pastor Courtney.