Are you ready for summer fun at Good Shepherd UMC?

Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
Children's News
July 2016

Family Fun Night

Mark your calendars now and join us for an evening of indoor/outdoor games for kids and families of all ages on  Friday, August 19 from 6-8pm.  There will be organized and informal games to play, water and lemonade to keep you hydrated, and light snacks to keep the energy flowing. It's a great time to invite your friends and neighbors to join you!   
Summer Sunday School

This summer, we are learning about The Fruit of the Spirit found in Galations 5:22-23. Children will be exploring and learning through story telling, art, music, cooking activities, games, science experiments, and spiritual practices. There are 9 Fruit of the Spirit that help us live a holy, Jesus filled way. How many can you and your children name?
Voices of Youth Concert

All are invited to a Voices of Youth Concert on Sat., July 30 at 6 p.m. at Good Shepherd. Voices of Youth (VOY) is a mission program of the Virginia Annual Conference designed to connect high school youth with those in need through music and mission. Children of all ages will enjoy the concert. What a wonderful way to spend time together as a family!
Upcoming Events and Programs for September

Children's Sabbath-Sunday, September 18

It's all about the kids! Children will lead us in worship at the 9:30 a.m. service, 3rd graders will receive their Bibles, 3 year-olds will receive a storybook, and we will celebrate with ice cream sundaes after 9:30 a.m. worship.

More information about how your child can participate coming soon!


Game Day-Sunday, September 25, 4-5:30pm

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon playing your favorite board games with your church family and friends! You bring the board games, we will supply the space and light refreshments. Hope to see you there!


Save the Date!

Blessing of the Animals-Sunday, October 2 on the front lawn at Good Shepherd UMC. Time TBD.

10th Annual Pumpkin Palooza-Sunday, October 23 from 2-5pm
 
Youth serving at the LAMB's Basket
LAMB's Basket

The LAMB's Basket is one of Henrico County's food pantries and the primary pantry that Good Shepherd supports by committing to bring at least 100 pounds of food weekly. In addition to food items we also volunteer at least two days a month working at the LAMB's Basket. This week needed items are  canned soup, spaghetti sauce, children-friendly cereal and canned vegetables. Please bring 1 dozen sized egg cartons. The LAMB's Basket does not use the 18 egg size. Please place items in the Mission Center located at the end of the entrance hall. Each can of food makes a difference.
 
Thank you for contributing 175 pounds of food last week! 
Good Shepherd UMC
9155 Hungary Road, Henrico VA 23294
804.270.7613
  gsumcrva.org 

Questions about children's programming or events?
Contact Renee Delgado
Minister of Children's Discipleship
804-304-4864

Sunday Worship Services
8:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m. with Sunday School and Small Groups for all ages; nursery available
11 a.m. with Adult Small Groups beginning at 10:45 a.m.; nursery available
6:30 p.m. FUEL Youth Group Worship

Calendar of Events

 Good Shepherd Church exists as an instrument of God's grace
to build a community of hope and peace
where lives are transformed through grace into the image of Christ.

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