KIDS
Our Shepherd’s Kids ministry exists to partner with parents in the intentional disciple-making efforts of their children where we teach kids to know God, think biblically, and live wisely. We do that through providing a wide variety of fun and purposeful Bible-based ministries for kids and helpful resources for parents.
KNOW GOD • THINK BIBLICALLY • LIVE WISELY
The Meadow
9:30 & 11:00 am
From our Nursery—that provides a safe, loving environment for our tiniest little ones—to our Preschool—which engages toddlers to Pre-K with the Bible in fun and creative ways—we’re passionate about helping your child know and love Jesus.
Base Camp
9:30 & 11:00 am
As children progress into early elementary, their spiritual journey leads them to Base Camp, where they’ll learn important foundational truths of God’s Word and how to think biblically—all in a fun, engaging environment that features kid-friendly worship, creative crafts, and more!
The Pinnacle
9:30 & 11:00 am
For our older elementary kids in Grades 3-5, we have a special class that meets at “The Lodge” — a mountain-themed setting that engages kids with fun skits, worship, and dynamic teaching that focuses on character development as they near middle school.
Grades 6-12
9:30 am
We offer an adaptive class for special-needs students called “Mosaic.” In addition, our Sports Ministry offers several special-needs opportunities throughout the year for students through age 13.
Our Music ministry offers a children’s choir program on Sunday morning at 8:30 called “Hearts, Hands, and Voices” (HHV). Children 4 years old through 5th grade are welcome to participate in this fun program which involves singing, crafts, and much more. Due to COVID-19, HHV is currently not meeting, but hopes to resume in 2021. For more information, please visit the Music Ministry website here.
Sundays, 5:00 pm
(Seasonal, Sept–May)
Awana is an exciting program designed to equip children to know and love God more by studying and memorizing His Word. With incentive-based Scripture memory programs, age-appropriate teaching times, and high-energy group games, Awana is a high point in the week for the kids who attend each week.
Our club offers programs for children who are 2 years old through 12th grade, and meets on Sunday nights during the school year (September-May) from 5:00–6:30 pm.
Our club meets every Sunday except for those nights noted on the master calendar. Cost to register is $25 (family max of $75) and covers your clubber’s first book, prizes, and end-of-year awards. Club uniforms are sold separately.
** Note – If you need to pay one semester at a time, or are registering more than 3 children, please contact Tim Parpan at before registering.
AWANA CLUBS
Puggles
Age: 2 years old
Director: Erich Fabricius
Cubbies
Age: 3–4 years old
Director: Andrew Fredrickson
Sparks
Grade: K–2nd
Kindergarten Director: Louise Lewis
1st Grade Director: Jeff and Christene Vaughan
2nd Grade Director: Jodi Viau
T&T
Grade: 3rd–5th
Boys Director: Steve Bennett
Girls Director: Jeanne Hutson
C-Track
Middle and High School
Director: John Rodely
Games: Scott McAllister
Special Needs: Tim Parpan
DURING THE WEEK
Weekday Preschool
Offering 2-day, 3-day, 4-day, and 5-day programs for children starting at age 2. Our classes meet from 9 am to noon and generally follow the traditional school calendar. Our staff are dedicated professionals who love God and love children.
Homeschool Group
Shepherd’s Homeschoolers is a support group for Christian homeschoolers that offers a range of activities from small groups to science co-ops, field trips and group testing. Members also have the ability to plan new events and opportunities.
TrailLife
A Christian adventure, character, and leadership program (K-12) for young men. that centers on outdoor experiences that build a young man’s skills and allow him to grow on a personal level and as a role model and leader for his peers.
Shepherd's Girls
A scout-like ministry that focuses on servant leadership, faith development and discipleship, outdoor skills, and life skills. We serve girls ages 5-18 and are dedicated to the mission of “Growing Godly character in women of virtue.”
Our mission at is to provide a Christian environment where children can safely develop their relationship to God and others. To achieve this objective, we use an age appropriate, hands on curriculum designed to lay a foundation for understanding God, Jesus, the Bible, the church, self, others, and the world.
Programs
2-year olds to 4-year olds
2-year olds–4-year olds
4-year olds
Registration
Note: the age listed for each class is the age that the child will be on August 31 of the upcoming school year. You are able to sign up for both MWF and TTH classes to get five days of schooling. If you would like to sign up for multiple classes, email Kerry Courneen for a discount code as we only charge one registration fee per child. Tours available upon request.
Financial
Each class has a non-refundable deposit of $125 for each new student. The deposit for returning students is $25. Monthly tuition for 2020–2021 (paid each month on the 15th, August-April) is:
2-day=$160 | 3-day=$210 | 5-day=$280
Trail Life Troop 613 (said – six thirteen). The Troop is “6:13” because we are encouraged, and guided, by Ephesians 6:13 that calls us to “take up the armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day.” We believe in equipping boys and young men with a strong set of life skills that are firmly rooted in God’s Word.
Trailmen can begin their adventure at any time, regardless of their current skill level. Troop 613 offers program for Kindergarten through High School. Meetings are Monday evenings starting at 6:30pm. Elementary aged trailmen end meetings at 7:30pm and the Middle School and High School aged trailmen end at 8pm.
If you are interested in enrolling your son or if you have a passion for equipping the next generation and would like to be involved in helping lead the program – please visit the Troop 613 website below.
Contacts:
Richard Smith, Troopmaster – richard@homeschoolmania.com
Matt Dillon, Committee Chair – dillon.nc@gmail.com
Shepherd’s Kids staff
Scott Wylie
Family Pastor
Tim Parpan
Operations Manager
Kerry Courneen
Weekday Preschool Manager
Holly Brewster
Early Childhood Coordinator
Kelly Keen
Elementary Coordinator
Jonell Williams
Administrative Assistant
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