BIRTH - PRE-K
OUR MISSION
To place the love of Jesus in the hearts of young children.
WHAT TO EXPECT
We are dedicated to providing a warm, loving, Christ-centered environment for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Our purpose is to demonstrate and teach the love of Jesus in patience, caring and joy, through specially developed, age-appropriate curriculum. During each of the Saturday evening and Sunday morning worship services, our infants and toddlers are nurtured and loved, while our three and four-year-olds enjoy a unique story time with the “Bible Story Teller,” which includes Bible-teaching and worship in song and prayer. In the individual classrooms Bible-crafts and activities reinforce the story, and children get to have fun playtime too!
Location
At Porter Ranch, our classrooms are located in the northeast and southeast areas of the building that face Corbin Avenue, on the main floor. Stop by our Information Center. Stop by our Information Center to be directed to the individual classrooms.
We are always grateful to parents, family members and others who wish to volunteer with Shepherd Kids. In order to adhere to our safety standards, all individuals desiring to volunteer with the children are must complete an application and cleared background check before serving.
WEST VALLEY BIRTH THROUGH PRE-K MINISTRIES
Location
Our classrooms are located in the school building just east, or left of the building, where the main services are held in the multipurpose room. Stop by the Children’s Check-In Area at the main service entrance to be directed to the individual classrooms.
Get Involved
We are always grateful to parents, family members and others who wish to volunteer with Shepherd Children’s Ministry. In order to adhere to our safety standards, all individuals desiring to volunteer with the children must complete an application and clear a background check before serving in the Children’s Ministry.
Contact | Emily Shirk eshirk@theshepherd.org
WESTSIDE BIRTH THROUGH PRE-K MINISTRIES
Location Inquire onsite at Paul Revere Charter Middle School during our 11:00 a.m. service. Get Involved We would love for you to serve with us in the Shepherd Children’s Ministry. All individuals volunteering with the children must complete an application and clear a background check before serving.
Contact | Daniel Cracium dcracium@theshepherd.org
ELEMENTARY
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
WHO WE ARE
Our mission is to equip children with the tools to live for an all-powerful God they can trust with their lives, teaching them to love others like Christ and to honor Him with their daily choices. We partner with parents to be actively involved in their children’s spiritual growth.
WHAT WE OFFER
Every weekend we provide programs for children Birth through Pre-K, an elementary program called Kid City for children Kindergarten through 5th grade and a special needs program called Son Rays for children four years old through 12 years old. These are fun and exciting, Bible-based services. For further details on each program, please select the navigation to the left. SECURITY Our first priority is the safety of your children. To serve in SCM all volunteers must complete an application and cleared background check. No unauthorized individual is allowed in any room with the children. Our check-in and check-out systems ensure that children must be dropped off and picked up by their designated adult. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to drop off or pick up children.
PORTER RANCH WEEKEND SCHEDULE
All weekend services offer Children's Ministry for Birth through Pre-K and Elementary K-5th grades. See below regarding our Son Rays ministry where we serve families of children with special needs.
WEST VALLEY WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Sunday 8:30 a.m. | Elementary, Birth - Pre-K Sunday 10:00 a.m. | Elementary, Birth - Pre-K Sunday 11:30 a.m. | Elementary, Birth - Pre-K Note: Special Needs Class not available at this time
WESTSIDE WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Sunday 10:00 a.m. | Elementary, Birth - PreK
CHILDREN W/ SPECIAL NEEDS
SON RAYS
Serving Families of Children with Special Needs
OUR MISSION
To assist parents as they nurture their child's relationship with Jesus and to develop the gifts God has given each child.
OUR VISION
Son Rays exists to demonstrate the love of Christ to children with special needs and their families.
SERVICE TIME
Son Rays is currently not meeting as construction is underway in the children's ministry area. We are excited for a larger, dedicated room to be ready in late spring. We have limited number of special needs volunteers who can accompany your child in the general children's worship services.
Contact | Jazmine Mejia 818.831.9333 x2131 jmeija@theshepherd.org
VOLUNTEER
Contact | Jeannie Musnicky 818.831.9333 x2266 jmusnicky@shepherdchurch.com