Who can attend Sunday School?

Students age 3 years old to 8th grade are welcome to attend GSLC Sunday School. There are classes for pre-schoolers during worship following the Children's Sermon at both 8:15 and 10:45 services. All other classes meet 9:30-10:30 am. We welcome you to Sunday School and worship!

When is Sunday School held?

Sunday School begins in the fall with Rally Day (September 10, 2006) at 9:30 am in the Sanctuary. All families are invited.

Whom should I call with questions?

Cynthia McLaren is the Education Coordinator at GSLC, phone 289-1748, email gsceducation@goodshepherdchurch.net.

How do I register my child(ren)?

This year we are asking all families, members and non-members, to fill out a registration form. There is no registration fee.

Who teaches Sunday School?

GSLC's Sunday School staff is comprised solely of volunteers from the congregation. Our congregation is very fortunate to have a wonderful staff of volunteers to work with our youth. Our classes are team taught by 2-3 people so various schedules can be accommodated. Please keep these people in your prayers. Thank you.

Music

Diane Carr;

Pre-School

Randy Sutter, Abby Jones, Jeff Lamb, Heather Willman, Jackie Thompson;

Kindergarten

Susan Trcka, Sue Titus, Sara Ellerbusch, Kathy MacLaughlin;

Grade 1

Mara Danz, Vanessa King, Gann & Lynn Karsten;

Grade 2

Laurie Feijo, Caroline Anderson, Ellen & Juliane Herder;

Grade 3

Marcia Belau, Tom & Melissa Louks, Rich Soli, Jenny McHenry, Molly Van Norman;

Grade 4

Molly Schmidt, Dawn Griffin, Monica Aleshire;

Grade 5

Jeff Brown; Grade 5 Youth Helpers – Jacob Bertram, Brett Lucas, Andrea McHenry, Katelyn McNeill, Justin Weber;

Grade 6

Beth Davidson, Michele Osman, Eric Woodford, Grant Christiansen;

Grade 7

Maxine Sims, Judy Keeler, Donna Caflisch;

Grade 8

Beth Krolak, Ken Neuvirth;

Grade 9

Jackie Brown;

High School

Sue Lee, Mindy Bendickson.

What can I expect my child to learn?

• Curriculum is lectionary-based; lessons reflect the Scripture readings for the day
• Bible skills and stories
• Songs and hymns for worship
• Catechism
• Computer Lab
• Intergenerational events
• Special theme days
• Grow in faith development

What can I do as a parent?

• Bring your child(ren) to Sunday School regularly
• Attend worship together
• Offer to volunteer in the classroom
• Pray and read Bible stories together at home
• Model the value of Christian Education to your children by participating in Bible studies and daily devotions
• Show that you are interested in what is being done in Sunday School

Third grade

The 3rd grade Sunday School class came up with this welcome to their room

• WELCOME
• W hen you
• E nter this room
• L earn many new things
• C ome here with
• O pen hearts and
• M any new thoughts and
• E njoy.

and this way to identify the church.

• CHURCH
• C hrist is here with
• H eavenly thoughts
• U nder your heart
• R estore your soul
• C ome to church and
• H ear the great news!!

Seventh Grade Ministers

Seventh grade Sunday School begins each year with two questions – Who is a minister and what do they do? Over the years, the answers have been the same, "Our pastors, because they preach." Our class goes on to learn that everyone is a minister who serves and assists others. As a part of the serving and assisting program the students teach Sunday School classes.

This fall we will teach the Second Grade classes. Several of the students will act out the Bible lesson with costumes, then another student will accompany us on the piano for several songs. Another group will lead the Second Grade in an object lesson which features the Ten Commandments and the last group will present two crafts. This is quite an undertaking for folks who are 12-13 years old.

We create and mail monthly greeting cards to 17 senior members and shut-ins of our congregation. Many times those wonderful people reciprocate with notes of appreciation.

We will host a teaching Christmas party which will feature the Preschool classes. During Lent we present the Stations of the Cross where students are in costumes and act out the Crucifixion. Finally, we have hosted an end of the year teaching program for the entire Sunday School, featuring Pentecost. Our class hour is divided equally between Bible study and research/crafts.

As teachers, Judy and I appreciate the attendance of the students at Sunday School. When students have sporadic attendance they lose the momentum of the class. Thanks, parents, for working with us.

Please greet these young ministers. Besides teaching, you will see them as greeters, working with the Altar Guild after communion, babysitting in the Nursery, acolyting, or acting as crucifer.

Serving and assisting you and GSC
Maxine Sims and Judy Keeler