PORTER RANCH
BIRTH - PRE-K
OUR MISSION
Establishing a foundation of Godly character in children's hearts.
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 toddlers, 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, plus the children get to have fun having playtime too! We have classes and nursery every service on the weekends.
Children's Ministry 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 to be directed to the individual classrooms. Or visit our new family counter in the children's ministry building.
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.
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 service we provide Kindergarten through 5th grade programs for the kids. These are fun, interactive and exciting, Bible-based services. There are three important thing we want your kids to walk away with; I can trust God no matter what, I can make the wise choice and I should treat other the way I want to be treated. These three truths are weaved through out our curriculum building a foundation the kids stand on. Our services include worship, Bible, games and small groups helping your kids get connected to God's Big Story.
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.
Interested in Volunteering?
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 for Elementary | Jeannie Musnicky 818.831.9333 x2266 jmusnicky@shepherdchurch.com
Contact for Nursery - Pre-k | Jessica Cravens 818.831.9333 x2251 jdcravens@shepherdchurch.com
WEST VALLEY BIRTH THROUGH CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
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.
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.
Interested in serving or have questions contact | Kim Wynott kwynott@shepherdchurch.com
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 CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
Location is 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.
Interested in serving or have any questions please contact | Daniel Cracium - dcracium@shepherdchurch.com
WESTSIDE WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Sunday 11:00 a.m. | Elementary, Birth - PreK
CHILDREN W/ SPECIAL NEEDS - Porter Ranch Only
SON RAYS
Families of Children with Special Needs (Children 4 year old through 12 years old only).
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 meeting during the 11an service in the children's ministry building. We have limited number of special needs volunteers who can accompany your child in the general children's worship services, please contact cedeards@shepherdchurch.com to make sure we are able to accommodate your child.
PARENT'S NIGHT OUT
Once a month the Son Rays Ministry hosts a night filled with pizza and games for children with special needs, along with their siblings, giving their parents an opportunity for a night out. please contact cedeards@shepherdchurch.com to make sure we are able to accommodate your child.
SECURITY
Our first priority is the safety of your children. To serve in children's ministry all volunteers must complete an application, cleared background check and an orientation. 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. The children's building will be locked down 30 minutes into the service and anyone entering must enter through the front doors.