"But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven"
Matthew 19:14

Good Shepherd aims to provide a ministry that roots our children in the gospel (Proverbs 22:16) so that they may both see reflections of Christ within the church and reflect Christ in their communities (Proverbs 20:11). We strive for Children's Ministry to provide a safe and welcoming environment to reach the families of Athens and beyond (Matthew 28:19, Mark 9:37).

Nursery

The nursery is available from 10:20 a.m. through the duration of the worship service and is divided into the following four classes:

4m to 12m // 1- to 2-year-olds // 2- to 3-year-olds // 3- to 4-year-olds

WHAT WILL DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP LOOK LIKE?

When you arrive, follow the signs to the nursery. You will be greeted by a Children’s Ministry volunteer who will help you get checked in, print a name tag for your child, and direct you to your child’s room. Your child will wear a name tag with your cell number for easy contact, if needed. You will retain a matching pick-up tag to present to class volunteers when you pick up your child.

WILL SNACKS BE OFFERED?

Cheerios and water will be provided. Please let us know if your child has any allergies.

We do ask that you do not bring snacks from home as we do have several children with allergies.

DO I NEED TO BRING ANYTHING FOR MY CHILD?

Each class has a full supply of diapers and wipes, so there is no need to leave a bag with your child! If your child will need a bottle, pacifier, or change of clothes, please label them so our volunteers can keep everything straight. We do ask that all pacifiers remain on clips.

Children’s Church

Our teachers lead this class through a portion of scripture each Sunday. This class is intended for those currently enrolled in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten and is available from dismissal (during the offertory) until the end of the service.

WHAT DOES DROP OFF AND PICK-UP LOOK LIKE?

All Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten children are dismissed from the service just prior to the sermon. You will accompany your child to the classroom, check him/her in at the iPad, and pick him/her up at the conclusion of the service.

If it’s your first time, a Children’s Church volunteer will get you checked in and direct you to the classroom. Your child will wear a name tag with your cell number for easy contact, if needed. You will retain a matching pick-up tag to present to class volunteers when you pick up your child.

WILL SNACKS BE OFFERED?

Snacks rotate each week. Please let us know if your child has any allergies.

We do ask that you do not bring snacks from home as we do have several children with allergies.

DO I NEED TO BRING ANYTHING FOR MY CHILD?

You may have your child bring his/her Bible to class, but there is no need to send anything additional! We do ask that no toys or activities are brought from home that might be left or serve as distraction during the class time.

Volunteers

We are always looking for more people to serve with our children! If you love ministering to families, please contact our Children’s Ministry Director to begin the volunteer application process.

Monthly Scripture Memory

We long for our children to know and love the Word of God, so we encourage them to memorize scripture every month. They are welcome to recite any portion they can to the Children’s Ministry Director, Chloe Go, after the service each week for encouragement and a piece of candy.

Children's Ministry Team

Chloe Go

Children's Ministry Team Director

Stephanie Starr

Children's Ministry Team Member

Noah Willis

Children's Ministry Team Member

Natalie Byington

Children's Ministry Team Member

Lanier Pickren

Children's Ministry Team Member