Pre-School

Who: All kids ages 0-5years old (adult must accompany each child)
When: Saturday, April 26 9:30-11:30 am
Where: Samaritan Center (gym)
Why: Let’s gather with our friends to play games, sing songs, read stories, and do fun activities while we learn about Spring, nature, and growing. There is no cost and no pre-registration. Just mark your calendars to come for a morning of fun and friends!

Beginning Sunday June 8th:
The 9:00 worship service will be held outdoors in the Amphitheater. Following the Children’s Message, kids may either continue sitting with their families or may be excused to go to the Samaritan Center (gym) for songs, games, stories, and other structured activities.

The 10:30 service will be held in the Sanctuary. Following the Children’s Message, kids may either continue sitting with their families or may be excused to go to Summer Sunday School (10:50-11:30 am). We will offer three classes: PreK (ages 3-4), Kindergarten-Grade 2, and 3rd-6th grade. We will be continuing to use the Live B.I.G. Sunday School Curriculum throughout the summer. Summer Sunday School will be led by parents and other adults who haven’t taught during the regular program year. There are 13 Sundays this Summer with 3 classes per Sunday. That means we have 39 volunteer teaching opportunities to fill this summer. If 39 families volunteered to lead only one class, only one Sunday this summer, we would have our classes completely staffed. Please check your calendars and see which Sunday, 10:30 service only, would work for you. Please email deb@good.org to let her know which date you’d like to sign up for. She will provide you with easy and fun to use lesson guides for each Sunday and can get them to you in advance of when you sign up.

Mon., June 16-Thurs., June 19 5:45-8:45 pm

 Camp time is just around the corner and we’re preparing for a super fun week of jumping into fabulous sports and art activities, awesome friends, great music, and wonderful Bible stories. If you are in Kindergarten – 5th grade, consider joining the many kids who have already signed up for camp and register today! All who register by May 1 receive the Early Bird $10 discount! Contact Deb Johnson for questions or further information.

The B.I.G.(Believe in God) idea in May is that we believe God’s presence in our lives can completely change us. Here’s our plan this month:
May 4 Kids will hear the Bible story of Zacchaeus meeting Jesus and having his life changed. We’ll discover ways that things and people can change.
May 11 Today we celebrate Pentecost and learn how Peter changed from a frightened disciple to a bold preacher after the coming of the Holy Spirit. We recognize that the Holy Spirit also empowers us to do good things in the name of Jesus.
May 18 The Bible story of Paul will show us that when God is present in our lives, everything about us can change for the better.
May 25 How can we share the gospel news with others? We’ll learn the story of Lydia and how she used her skills and resources to spread the gospel.

We are happy to have the opportunity to provide your child/ren with care while you enjoy your worship experience at Good Samaritan UMC. Our Early Childhood Center Brochure will provide you with information about health and safety procedures, sign-in and pick-up procedures, and volunteer opportunities.

Our Toddlers and Twos Sunday School class is in need of 8 volunteers who would enjoy sharing Bible stories and leading simple activities for our 18 month-2 yr. olds during Sunday morning nursery time. Each leader would sign up for one Sunday per month (either 9:00 or 10:30) to share a Bible story and engage children in age appropriate creative activities using our fun and easy to use Toddlers and Twos curriculum. Each Sunday, our Toddler teachers are supported by several nursery volunteers. If you would be interested in serving in this special role, please contact Deb Johnson.

Good Samaritan UMC is committed to providing quality child care for its members to promote involvement in church-sponsored activities. Visit our church website to view the monthly child care schedule (www.good.org). Program and group leaders have the opportunity to schedule their meetings and gatherings per child care scheduled dates and times. Groups intending to use child care may call the church office or email deb@good.org to indicate number and ages of children so adequate staffing will be provided. To schedule additional dates and times not indicated on the calendar, please call Deb Johnson to put in a request. Please allow a 2-week notice for a scheduled request.

Did you know you can now register your child(ren) for Sunday School, Children's Choirs and other scheduled children's events here on online? It's easy: click this I Want To Register link and it will take you to a page listing current registration choices. Find the event you want to register for and click the "Register Now" link at the end of the line. Fill in the requested information and click "NEXT or SUBMIT." You will receive an email confirming your registration.

Our Children's Calendar is planned with Children in mind.  If you click on the name of any event you can discover more specific details.

Some of the littlest of our Good Samaritans, our toddlers and two year olds, will be introduced to the Bible using Cokesbury's Toddlers and Twos curriculum. During their Sunday morning Nursery time, teachers will offer valuable lessons teaching children about God, God's love, and love for one another in a trusting, nurturing, and caring environment. Children will hear and read Bible stories and sing songs that talk about God, Jesus, and the church. Together they will learn how to pray and play, listen and create. To register your toddler/2 year old for Sunday School complete a registration form found in the Fellowship Hall, or Register Now on-line.