Ministries

Children’s Ministry at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

For all upcoming Children's Ministry events, view our calendar.

Our goal is for the kids to KNOW Jesus, GROW to be like Jesus and SHOW the love of Jesus.

Nursery (Age Infant – 3 years) Sunday Morning Services Robyn Sarkhosh

We welcome new infants and toddlers with our Cradle Roll Ministry
Caring, compassionate and safe nursery during worship services
Age appropriate lessons to share God’s love with our infants and toddlers

FLOCK Children’s Program – Cary Spohr

3 years to 6th Grade
Sunday Mornings at 9:30-10:45

3 years to Kindergarten – Robyn Sarkhosh

1st – 6th Grade – Julie Goodman

We strive to partner with parents in all of our FLOCK experiences

We use a “Small Group-Large Group” format on Sunday mornings which gives us the opportunity to build relationships with your child, while also keeping the lessons relevant, Biblical and creative
We place a high value on being relational, Biblically based, safety conscious and fun!
Big Buddy Outreach, children come together and work on outreach projects planned by families
Milestone Ministry, a program which provides faith development in children. Each age level has a specific Biblical truth they learn each year.

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Other Events for Children

Easter Eggstravaganza

This event is held the Saturday before Easter and is open to children 3 years to 3^rd grade. This is not your typical Easter egg hunt; it’s a hunt for the real meaning of Easter!

Trunk or Treat

This event is held the Saturday before Halloween and is open to children 3^rd grade and younger. 4^th grade and up are encouraged to volunteer. Families are invited to decorate the trunk of their car and pass out treats to all of the costumed participants (NON-scary costumes only)

Vacation Bible School
VBS is typically held the third week of July at Concordia University, Irvine. It is a five day program, Monday through Friday from 9:00 – 12 noon. It is open to children 3 years (accompanied by an adult) to 6^th grade. 7^th grade and above are encouraged to volunteer. Bible point crafts, team-building games, cool Bible songs and tasty treats are just a few of the fun activities that help faith flow into real life. VBS is a hands-on experience, where leaders help kids discover how to see God in everyday life.