Board of Christian Education
This board plans and supervises the general educational ministry of Good Shepherd toward the growth in faith, hope, and love of the God’s people of all ages. Under the guidance of its Chairperson, the Board seeks to staff, adequately fund and equip, maintain and promote such ministries as Sunday School, Bible Classes, Communion Preparation and Confirmation Classes, “New Parent Ministry” (“Cradle Roll”), Vacation Bible School, our Video and Church Libraries, and other educational opportunities that provide enrichment of Christ’s people’s faith and life, through the Word of God and the community of faith.
Chairperson: Laura Green
(Ephesians 4:11-13) “It was the Lord who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”
Sunday School
(Proverbs 22:6) “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.”
Ms. Michele Muller Sunday School Director/845-986-9325
2010-2011 Sunday School Teaching Staff
10:00 AM Adult Class – Mr. Tony Hallman/845-987-8324)
Sunday School for All Ages (10:30AM – 11:15AM)
Preschool/Kindergarten – Ms. Janene Arnold/845-987-7351 and Ms. Erica Walsh/845- 988-5611
First/Second Grades – Ms. Kim Ormsby/845-986-5281 and Ms. Nicole Stein/845- 986-0586
Third/Fourth Grades – Ms. Linda Aherns/845-651-3301 and Ms. Karen Laiso/845-986-2784
Fifth/Sixth Grades – Ms. Merrilou Thiesmeier/845-355-1760 and Ms. Alyssa Allen/845- 355-1760
Seventh/Eighth Grades – Ms. Michele Muller/845-986-9325
High School – Dr. Stephen Hoverman/845-986-5279
Confirmation Ministry
Click here to download the Confirmation Registration Form
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Warwick offers two years (Confirmation One and Confirmation Two) of Catechetical instruction toward the “Rite of Confirmation”. Confirmation One classes for students of a minimum of 12 years of age (7th grade of Sunday School), who have not yet received such instruction, begin each October, meeting weekly on Tuesdays (7:00-8:00 PM) through May. Requirements are weekly worship participation, home assignments and weekly class participation, Sunday School attendance, Junior Youth Group involvement, special projects, and a nominal fee for materials. Enrollment and additional information: gslc@warwick.net or 845/986-3040.
Communion Preparation Classes
Good Shepherd offers “Communion Preparation Classes” for fifth graders in Sunday School (minimum of 10 years of age or older and those who have not yet received such instruction in the Lutheran Church) in preparation for their reception of the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Sessions are this January, meeting weekly on Wednesdays (7:00-8:00pm).
Additional Weekday and Adult Bible Classes
For information: gslc@warwick.net or 845/986-3040.
Disciple Classes (“Pastor’s Classes”)
A five week evening series of Disciples’ Classes (“Pastor’s Classes”), as part of the process toward membership at Good Shepherd for those interested in joining our congregation or for those who would like to learn more about the Lutheran Church, is held annually. The sessions are designed as informal opportunities for growth in faith, in knowledge, and in relationships. Comparison of different denominational backgrounds and perspective is encouraged, with an emphasis upon how Holy Scripture encourages believers to bind together in communities of faith for mutual enrichment, support, and for participation in ministry. For information: gslc@warwick.net or 845/986-3040.
The Life of Christ – A Study of the Four Gospels
Adult Bible Study – Led by Pastor Susskraut
Fall 2010 – October – exact schedule will be based on the seasons of the
church and secular years
Signup sheet is available on the Narthex bulletin board
Monday nights 7:00pm – 8:30pm is planned
Cost is $25 per person
Please contact the church office for more details 845-986-3040
Structured Mini Courses:
Jesus – The Beginning of his Life and Ministry (7 Weeks)
Jesus – The Teacher (4 Weeks)
Jesus – The Healer and Miracle Worker (7 Weeks)
Jesus – The Story Teller (7 Weeks)
Jesus – Other Stories, Teachings and Encounter (6 Weeks)
Jesus – The Teacher in the Temple (4 Weeks)
Jesus – His Week of Passion in Jerusalem (7 Weeks)
Jesus – His Crucifixion and Resurrection (8 Weeks)