KIDS + YOUTH
KIDS
We can’t wait to welcome your children into our community of faith! At Shepherd of the Hills, you’ll watch your kids grow and learn about the Bible with the perfect mix of learning and play!
SUNDAY'sCOOL
SUNDAY'sCOOL is our faith formation for toddlers and kids thru Grade 4. We begin the morning with Music with Kevin upstairs in the Family Ministry Center. Then we gather for stories, crafts, and games to learn about God’s everlasting love. Contact Megan Getman.
FAMILY FUN
Movie Nights and Family Retreats are just some of the ways we have fun together! Keep an eye on the calendar for upcoming family events, or contact Megan Getman, Children's Ministry Coordinator.
CHILDREN IN WORSHIP
We welcome children in worship - wiggles, giggles, tears, and all. We have a pray-ground with soft toys and activity tables, worship boxes for kids ready to participate, and a designated Family Room, in case you just need a moment alone!
YOUTH
Teens and Preteens thrive at Shepherd of the Hills! We deeply value the importance of faith formation and the gift of Christian community for young people. Join us to build lasting friendships and to learn how you are uniquely created and loved by God.
NEXTGEN CONFIRMATION
Our Confirmation Ministry for grades 5-8 gathers on Sunday nights for games, teaching, and discussion. We emphasize play, but we also focus on stories of God's love found in scripture, teaching Lutheran theology of grace in Christ, and what it all means for us today.
MORNING BIBLE STUDY
During the school year, youth in grades 9-12 meet weekly at convenient locations for a short study and prayer before school. Contact Joel Timmons to find a group near your high school!
NEXTGEN HIGH SCHOOL
Grades 9-12 meet weekly for dinner. Come grab a slice, bring your thoughts, and meet us down the street at Austin’s Pizza to ask questions and explore faith together. Contact Joel Timmons, Program Ministry Coordinator, and get involved!
SUMMER CAMPS
Camp is a time for new friends, new memories, and growing a lifelong faith! There is Day Camp on campus for kinder thru 5th, overnight camp at Chrysalis or LutherHill for 2nd grade and up, and high adventure camps for grades 9-12.
FAITH MILESTONES
The journey of faith includes special markers & moments along the way that reflect our growth in faith and community.
BAPTISM
Jesus welcomes us into the family of faith through baptism, and we rejoice to celebrate this sacrament, or holy ritual of God’s grace, with babies and adults alike! Baptisms take place on Sunday mornings during worship, with the family of faith at Shepherd of the Hills surrounding the baptized in loving prayer and promises.
FIRST COMMUNION
We offer a Holy Communion Retreat each spring that is geared toward 3rd & 4th graders, whether or not they are currently receiving Holy Communion. During the Retreat, students learn more about this sacrament and engage in fun activities to commemorate this milestone in faith. We celebrate these students during a special worship service at the conclusion of the Retreat.
CONFIRMATION
At the end of their 8th grade year, NextGen students are confirmed in the faith. This means that they say “Yes!” to God’s “Yes!” that was spoken to them in their baptism. They live out their baptism in a new way and are loved, prayed for, and encouraged by the church community. Confirmation Day is a joyful celebration at Shepherd of the Hills!