Good Shepherd United Methodist Church

Sunday School for Children, Youth, & Adults

Children's Sunday School
Sunday School is from 9:30-10:30 A.M. each Sunday. You may enter from the parking lot the doors marked "Nursery" or through the main entrance doors. Ushers at main entrance doors will take you to the Education Hall.
For information about Sunday School for Children, contact Jodi Bischoff, Minister of Child Discipleship at msbisch@verizon.net

Classes Nursery is available for infants to two-years-old
Preschool - ages 3-5
Kindergarten
1st and 2nd Grades
3rd Grade
4th and 5th Grades
Special Needs Class currently serving our autistic members

Additional Opportunities for Children
Vacation Bible School (VBS) VBS is for children ages 3 (potty-trained) through those just completing 5th grade. The Directors are Pat Hudgins patandkyle@verizon.net and Susan Carter.

Kid’s With Purpose (KWP) KWP is a group of children in grades K-5 who meet weekly to be in Christian Mission. The group carries out a multitude of acts of caring in our community. KWP meets for 12 weeks in the fall and will have a Mission Week August 18- 22. Registration is required for both the summer and fall sessions. Contact Jodi Bischoff, Minister for Child Discipleship at msbisch@verizon.net



Youth Sunday School
For more information about Youth Sunday School, contact Joe Torrence, Youth Minister at joseph.torrence@gmail.com

Middle School - 6-8th grades
Senior High 9-12th grades

Adult Sunday School
For more information about Adult Sunday School, contact Lisa McGehee, Minister of Adult Discipleship at lisa.mcgehee64@verizon.net

Seekers and Servers Class meets in Room 120 at 9:30 A.M. during the summer. This class is for all adults. The Seekers and Servers Class looks at how scripture is relevant to modern day Christians. This group also serves together on mission projects. For more information, contact Mary Moss momprays247@aol.com

Adult Small Groups

Small groups are one way Good Shepherd helps you grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Being a disciple, is a lifelong commitment to follow Jesus Christ and to become like him in thought, word, and deed. As you walk this commitment, you need people along the way to connect with outside our worship services, who will nurture, encourage, challenge and support you on your journey. Small groups provide these relationships.

What happens in a small group? Groups come together for Bible study, to serve in missions, to pray for each other, and to gather for fellowship. You may be nervous about joining a Small Group for the first time, that’s understandable. We’d like to encourage you in that, many have found once they have experienced this form of community life, they can’t go back to life without being a part of a Small Group. Good Shepherd will not assign you to a group. We believe the best place for you to grow is with people who have similar passions. We have many different ways that you can be involved in a small group. Some of the groups are listed below with more forming every day. You’re encouraged to visit two or three groups to find the one that works best for you. There’s nothing to lose and a lot to gain by trying a Small Group. If you don’t see a group listed here or on our website, would love to help you find your connection point at Good Shepherd.

Women’s Intergenerational Morning Group
Begins October 8 from 10-11:30 a.m. Meets the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays in the Conference room.

Ministry Discovery
Did you know you have a gift waiting to be opened? It is a gift from God and it was made just for you. This gift is your spiritual gift, a gift God has given you to equip you for ministry. This gift, combined with your passions, enable you to uniquely serve the kingdom of God here on earth. Would you like to know more? If so, there are two opportunities this spring for you to discern how and where God is calling you to serve — in the church, in your home and in the world. If you would like to learn how to open your gift, contact Lisa McGehee at 270-7613 or lisa.mcgehee64@verizon.net.

Women’s Book Clubs
Meet the first week of each month. If you enjoy reading fiction a book club may be an excellent entry point for you to join a small group.
Groups will meet:
The first Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Jodi Bischoff's
The first Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the church
The first Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the church

Contact Lisa McGehee lisa.mcgehee64@verizon.net for more information.

55+ Senior Adult Ministry

Our 55+ members are some of our most active volunteers and can be found teaching children’s Sunday School classes, helping to get out the newsletter, folding bulletins as well as enjoying fellowship opportunities such as luncheons, dinners and trips. Contact Jean Deal at 270-3520.