At Good Shepherd, we want our children to hear God's promises and experience God's love now MORE THAN EVER!
Church school is offered to kids ages 3 (by September 1st) to 5th grade. Households have 2 options to choose from either Sundays from 9:30-10:15 am or Wednesdays from 6:15-7:00 pm.
The cost is $30 per child. If finances are an issue, please reach out.
We also offer volunteer discounts if you help lead a small group 2x a month (or more).
Please contact julie@ktgs.org for more information about scholarships and discounts.
Church School
Church School Christmas Program
Sunday Church School:
Final Practice: Sun. Dec. 6th- 9:30am Wear your “festive” Christmas sweater.
*Speaking/Acting parts meet in the gym at 9am*
We will practice the entire program in the gym during Church School. Start in your classrooms.
Sunday, Dec. 13th - 10:30am Worship
There is no formal Church School.
*Speaking/Acting parts meet at 9:30am*
Pre-K meets in Shepherd Room by 10:15am
Elementary Meets in the gym by 10:15am
Wednesday Church School:
Final Practice: Wednesday, Dec. 9th - 6:15pm Wear your “festive” Christmas sweater.
*Speaking parts meet at 5:50pm in the gym*
We will practice the entire program in the gym during Church School. Start in your classrooms.
Wed. Dec. 16th- 6:15pm Worship
*Speaking parts meet at 5:45 pm in the Sanctuary*
Everyone please arrive by 6pm
Ages 345/Kindergarten meet in the Shepherd Room
Grades 1-5 meet in the gym
Milestones
New Hands On Learning Bibles- 3rd students receive new Study Bibles on Wednesday, Sept 23, and Sunday, Sept 27..
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 in 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 in 2027 will take place during Church School on Wednesday, March 17, and Sunday, March 21.There will be a special blessing for First Communion students on Maundy Thursday, March 25 at 6:15 pm. If you cannot attend that service, you can receive Communion any time after you’ve completed the worksheet and connected with Deacon Julie.
VBS/Bible Camp
Every summer Good Shepherd Kids offers a Vacation Bible School at our church and an opportunity to go to Bible Camp at Luther Crest.
VBS- Dates for Summer 2027 are June 7-10
9 am-Noon or 1-4 pm for ages 3 (potty trained)-Grade 4
Cost is $45 (scholarships are available).
Bible Camp at Luther Crest- We’re so excited about Summer Bible Camp 2027! Good Shepherd is going the week of July 11th at Luther Crest Bible Camp.
Registration opens November 1 and early bird rates close February 12. Initial deposits can be made to Good Shepherd and all future payments will go to Luther Crest.
Luther Crest Camp week is July 11-16, 2027
Grades 2-4 Seekers (Tuesday-Friday)
Cost is $420* by Feb. 12 ($490 after Feb. 12)
Grades 3-6 Leapers (Sunday-Friday)
Cost is $625* by Feb. 12 ($725 after Feb. 12)
Grades 6-9 Witnesses (Sunday-Friday)
Cost is $625* by Feb. 12 ($725 after Feb. 12)
K-Grade 4 Day at Camp! Wednesday, July 14 Cost $65.
(Full payment due to Good Shepherd)
A non-refundable $100 deposit for Seekers and $150 for Leapers and Witnesses is required to register. Deacon Julie will then send you a special link to register thru Luther Crest. After the deposit, all future payments will be made thru Luther Crest.
*Please note: Good Shepherd contributes $100 for Seekers and $150 for Leapers and Witnesses which has already been deducted from the totals above.
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