| Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church |
| CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS |
Pastor with children.
Our Youth Programs
Sunday School
We have Sunday school classes for Pre-K 3 through High School (and adults). Sunday
school meets from 9:00 a.m., with an opening in the sanctuary, until 10:00 a.m. Each class
is taught by volunteers who offer fun activities and TLC while teaching the children about
the word of God.
Youth Groups

D.O.G.S (Depending on God for Support) is for kids ages 5 through 10.
I.C.E. (In Christ Everlasting) is for young people ages 11 through 17.
Our Youth Leaders
ICE -- Kate & Kurt Baumann
D.O.G.S. -- Diane Bursey & Laurie Freshour
The youth groups have different activities where they can interact in a wholesome
manner with other children their age. They also participate in intergenerational activities
that benefit our church as well as our community.
Children's Chapel
On the first four Sundays of each month the children are excused from the regular
worship service during the sermon to attend a service geared for their age. The I.C.E.
youth group members lead this worship time through stories, puppets and songs.
Confirmation Class
Confirmation classes are offered on the first and third Sundays of most months at
3:00 p.m. Check the weekly bulletin and newsletter for schedule. Please notify the
pastor if you have a child eligible for confirmation.
The theme for our confirmation studies this year is Here We Stand. Our students have
access to a website where they can get their lessons, homework, play challenges and games,
etc. Click the Here We Stand logo below to get a sample look at the website the
confirmation students are using.
Nursery Care
Our Nursery
Nursery is available during both the8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. services. Children aged
12 weeks to 4 years are welcome to come and play with our trained workers. Each worker
is required to complete the basic Safe Sitter’s course offered through South Lake Hospital,
which includes infant and adult CPR.
Alleluia Singers
The Alleluia Singers is open to all youth. The choir performs once a month during
the 10:15 a.m. church service, and on special occasions during the 8:00 a.m. service.
The choir also performs special programs for Easter and Christmas. Practice is held from
8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., prior to the start of Sunday school.
“Four thousand are to be gatekeepers and four thousand are to praise the LORD
with the musical instruments I have provided for that purpose." 1 Chronicles 23:5
Alleluia Ringers
The Alleluia Ringers is open to all youth. Young people acquire basic knowledge of
reading music, understanding rhythm and playing songs with hand chimes. The group performs
one Sunday a month, before the start of the 10:15 a.m. service, and occasionally at the
8:00 a.m. service. Practice is held each Sunday following the 10:15 a.m. service until
12:30 p.m.
Vacation Bible School
VBS takes place one week each summer and is open to children who are entering
kindergarten in fall through children who are entering fifth grade in the fall. Special
VBS curriculum is used providing a fun-filled environment where the children learn special
messages about God’s Word.

Vacation Bible School '05