Begin your summer with Vacation Bible School at Good Shepherd! VBS will be Monday, June 19, through Friday, June 23, 2017. Good Shepherd will again partner with Good Earth Village for a full-day camp experience for K-5 school-age children. Parent volunteers will also lead a half-day camp experience for 4 & 5-year-olds who have not been to Kindergarten. Register Here Registration and money are due to the church office by Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Different VBS Camps for Different Age Levels Preschool Spark Summer Splash Preschool (4-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten) Monday – Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm Led by parent volunteer(s) Preschool Spark Summer Splash is a fun-filled week of praise songs, arts and crafts, activities, and more! Each day focuses on a biblical story and lesson. VBS Day Camp Kindergarten – 5th Grade (2016-2017 school year) Monday – Thursday, 9:00am-3:00pm; Friday – 9:00am-12:00pm Led by Good Earth Village counselors VBS Day Camp is a Christian education program offered in partnership with Good Earth Village. Kids will have a blast being led by Good Earth Village’s energetic youth ministry team. VBS Day Campers will have a field trip on Thursday to Good Earth Village for a trail hike, campfire, and more! It will be a fantastic week of Bible study, recreation, worship, crafts, and much more! VBS Info Outreach To support Good Shepherd’s youth stewardship education initiative, a service or organization is chosen to be the focus of the VBS campers’ service and generosity. Food Snacks and meals are provided throughout the week. Food allergies and dietary restrictions are accommodated. Dress VBS is an active week, so no flip-flops, please. Be dressed for the weather; activities are indoors...
Retreat to Good Earth Village Confirmation students will head to Good Earth Village for their annual retreat. Pray for them and greet them when they return after the 10:30am service on April 30!
Kids eat free at the Spring Valley Pizza Place on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, from 5:00-8:00pm. Join GEV staff for a fun craft project and information about exciting new summer programs for 2017. Find out more at...
A Retreat for Families Families with children 0-5th grade are invited to a winter overnight camp experience at Good Earth Village on February 25-26, 2017. This year’s theme is: “When It All Goes Wrong: Finding Grace in Parenting”. Parents will engage in their own faith formation through discussions and activities guided by Pastor Carl-Eric. Children will spend time with Good Earth Village counselors in bible study on similar themes. There will also be plenty of fun, games, and activities for everyone! Details & Cost The retreat is limited to 8 families on a first-come, first-serve basis, although preference will be given to first time retreaters. The retreat will run from the morning of Saturday, February 25, to 12:00pm on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Cost is $125/family, which pays for lodging, 3 meals, programming, and counselors. Sign up at the Welcome Desk. A Look Back Here’s a look back at last year’s faith, fun, and fellowship...
VBS Recap During the week of June 13-17, we had 34 children ages preschool to fifth grade participate in a week filled with worship, Bible study, games, crafts, and more! Four counselors came from Good Earth Village to lead our school-aged children from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., while our preschoolers were led by congregational volunteers in a 9 a.m. –noon program. A highlight for many was a field trip to Good Earth Village on Thursday with a family potluck and worship service back at Good Shepherd in the evening. Thank You, Volunteers! We had many volunteers who donated their time as assistants, teachers, lunch and snack shoppers, lunch and snack organizers, and youth assistants. We also had people who provided food for lunches and breakfasts and gave monetary scholarship donations as well as a family who hosted the Good Earth Village counselors. We want to say a big thank you to everyone who made VBS week possible, especially: Shannon Buchholtz, Missy Brenhaug, Karen Carlson, Lisa Feenstra, Lonnie Fynskov, Bart and Wendy Hanson, Helen Hendrickson, Joann Holt-Angerman, Rita and Steve Howe, Molly Jepsen, Colin and Sara Lange, Amy Mohr, Glennis Pearson, Tristan Pearson, Sandy Schultz, Michelle Schlicht, Erin Sinwell, Kim Taylor, and Pastor Carl-Eric; and youth helpers, Rubie Garrison, Gracie Killian, Annika and Owen Schroeder, Amber and Amanda Torvund, and Greta Van Loon. Your help provided all involved a chance to grow in...
Begin your summer with Vacation Bible School at Good Shepherd! VBS will be Monday, June 13, through Friday, June 17, 2016. Registration forms and money are due to the church office by Sunday, May 27, 2017. Good Shepherd offers two VBS camps for different age levels: Preschool Spark Summer Splash Preschool (4-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten) Monday – Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm Led by parent volunteer Preschool Spark Summer Splash is a fun-filled week of praise songs, arts and crafts, activities, and more! Each day focuses on a biblical story and lesson. VBS Day Camp Kindergarten – 5th Grade (2015-2016 school year) Monday – Thursday, 9:00am-3:00pm; Friday – 9:00am-12:00pm Led by Good Earth Village counselors VBS Day Camp is a Christian education program offered in partnership with Good Earth Village. Kids will have a blast being led by Good Earth Village’s energetic youth ministry team. VBS Day Campers will have a field trip on Thursday to Good Earth Village for a trail hike, campfire, and more! It will be a fantastic week of Bible study, recreation, worship, crafts, and much more! VBS Info Outreach To support Good Shepherd’s youth stewardship education initiative, a service or organization is chosen to be the focus of the VBS campers’ service and generosity. Food Snacks and meals are provided throughout the week. Food allergies and dietary restrictions are accommodated. Dress VBS is an active week, so no flip-flops, please. Be dressed for the weather; activities are indoors and outdoors. Sunscreen should be applied before arriving at camp each day. Bug repellent is suggested for the field trip to Good Earth Village on Thursday. Volunteer Many volunteers are needed to make this exciting...
Friday, April 29 – Sunday, May 1 The 7th and 8th graders will spend a weekend at Good Earth Village as a capstone to this year’s preparation for Confirmation. Contact Pastor Carl-Eric to RSVP or to ask questions about the...
A Retreat for Families This February Good Shepherd invites families with elementary age school children and younger to a retreat at Good Earth Village. The retreat theme is: “Courage in the Face of Big Questions”. Parents all know that kids can ask big faith questions, many of which we might ask ourselves. This retreat, led by Pastor Carl-Eric, will provide time for adults to work through this common experience in hope of finding, not the right answers, but courage to enter the conversation with the children in your life. Children will have time with Good Earth Village counselors in bible study on similar themes. And there will be plenty of fun and games for everyone. Details & Cost Space is limited to eight families and will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. The retreat will run from the morning of Saturday, February 13, to 12:00pm on Sunday, February, 14, 2016. There is a $25 per child fee to compensate counselors for their time (infants in parent’s care are free). All other expenses (food and lodging) are taken care of. Families wishing to come out to camp early can arrange an extra night beginning Friday. Email Pastor Carl-Eric to reserve your spot by January 21,...
Confirmation students head to Good Earth Village for a Middle School event with youth from the area. They will focus on listening to what is God is calling them to do in their...
Join other Good Shepard families this summer for Family Camp Weekend at Good Earth Village, from Friday, August 7, to Sunday, August 9. Registration subsidies are available. Contact Carl-Eric for more details....
