Good Samaritan’s children’s programs cultivate a joyful community of families engaged in high quality programs, faith, fellowship, spiritual fulfillment and mission.
The children’s ministry serves children from birth through 6th grade and their families.
Our facilities include a nursery, gym, and Methodist Sunday School lessons in our classrooms, and our church library has children’s material and chairs for reading. There are donuts and lemonade served after each service on Sundays in the Fellowship Hall.
During the school year, we offer Sunday School and Wednesday night Youth Group (W.I.L.D. Ones). During Advent season, there is a children’s Christmas Pageant and family- friendly services. In the Summer, we offer Vacation Bible School (VBS), and Little Leapers playgroup.
Good Samaritan Family Newsletter, April 12, 2024
Upcoming Events:
Children’s Sunday School
Sundays, 10:15am
Sunday School is available for children and youth age 4 through grade 12.
Sunday School – following Children’s Time in Worship
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- Pre-K-6th Grade, Room 200 with Jan Russell
- This Sunday, 4/21: “Fruit of the Spirit – Peace”
- Want an easy way to learn the Fruit of the Spirit? Here is a silly song to help you!
Parent Book Study– The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Lisa Damour. Sundays, April 14 and 28, 11:15 am to Noon. This is a great book that Jan read and wants to share with you. The first session will cover chapters 1 to 3 and the second session will cover chapters 5 and 6. Dr. Damour dives deep into the changing emotional landscape of kids growing into their teen emotions. She offers great tools for both parents and their kids. Click here to sign up!
Serving Dinner at Simpson Shelter. Saturday, April 27, 5:30 pm. Sign up to help serve an evening meal at Simpson Shelter! Kids who have a bit of kitchen experience are welcome to join (their grownups can decide if they are ready to help). The shelter is now temporarily located at 128 W 33rd St at Zion Lutheran Church (Lyndale Neighborhood.) We start cooking at 5:30pm, dinner is served at 7:00 pm, and we should be done by 8:15 pm. We are cooking for 50 people, plus enough for our group members. Sign up here.
Parent Check-In: Jan is still calling families! She is looking forward to speaking with you. It will be a short 10 to 15-minute conversation. Thanks for your insight!
Planning Ahead:
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- Vacation Bible School – June 24-28, 2024.Join us on an exciting journey where kids learn to trust God no matter what situation life brings, know God is always with them, and feel confident in sharing the good news of God’s love through Jesus Christ. With our great outdoor space at Good Sam, we will really feel like we are at camp! Bring a friend, reconnect with friends, and make new friends, too! We welcome kids 5th grade and older as youth leaders, and we also need adult helpers! The cost is $25 for one child or $50 for a family (scholarships available). Register at https://goodsamaritanedina.
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- Vacation Bible School – June 24-28, 2024.Join us on an exciting journey where kids learn to trust God no matter what situation life brings, know God is always with them, and feel confident in sharing the good news of God’s love through Jesus Christ. With our great outdoor space at Good Sam, we will really feel like we are at camp! Bring a friend, reconnect with friends, and make new friends, too! We welcome kids 5th grade and older as youth leaders, and we also need adult helpers! The cost is $25 for one child or $50 for a family (scholarships available). Register at https://goodsamaritanedina.
United Methodist Church Nursery
Sundays, 9:45 – 11:00a.m.
The large, light-filled, and welcoming nursery is staffed by professional childcare workers. Your child can enjoy the nursery while you enrich your soul and mind in worship. The Nursery is on the upper level, steps from our sanctuary.
United Methodist Church Children’s Council
It’s time to reestablish our councils! We will combine Children, Youth, and Families Ministries into one council for the next program year. If you have any interest in serving on this council, please let Jan know.
Contact Jan@good.org to learn more!