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.
Popsicles Under the Portico
August 18, 5:30 - 7:30
Everyone is invited to drop by Good Sam and have a Popsicle with Jan Russell, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries and friends! Host family for this event: The Tietz family. Hope to see you there!
Children’s Sunday School Lessons
Children’s Weekly Sunday Sunday School Lessons
Elementary Sunday School (Kindergarten through 6th grade) 11:00 am
Sunday School meets from September – May.
At Good Samaritan, we offer a responsive Methodist Sunday School curriculum designed for the needs, questions and topics affecting our kids today. Our approach to Sunday School is all about connecting the Bible to children’s everyday lives. We create a fun, safe space, and lasting friendships. Adult volunteers contribute to the planning and teach age appropriate curriculum.
Topics Include: Bible story reenactments, environmental stewardship and service projects.
United Methodist Church Nursery
Sundays 9:45 – 11:15 a.m. & Wednesdays 4:45 – 7:00 p.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.
W.I.L.D. Ones
5th and 6th Grade Youth Group, Wednesdays 7 PM online via Zoom
W.I.L.D. Ones: Willing Involved Loving Disciples – 5th and 6th grade youth group meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7 – 8 p.m. in the Community Room from September – May.
United Methodist Church Children’s Council
Third Thursday of each month from 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. Nursery care provided.
Parents participate in collaborative planning of children’s programs and volunteer to assist or lead many of the special activities offered for children and their families. The children’s council offers a fun way to meet other parents and serve the children’s ministry at Good Samaritan!
Want to Help Out?
Contact Jan@good.org or Committee Co-Chairs Jill Bickett jillbickett@hotmail.com and Cassidy Steiner cassidysteiner@yahoo.com to learn more!