Elementary Students

Some churches want kids to sit still and be quiet. We like them to stand up and be counted! Our Legacy Team offers elementary aged children (1st - 5th grades) an opportunity to learn about Jesus in a safe, fun and interactive environment. Children spend time in large groups as well as smaller groups with adult attention and interaction. This provides the opportunity to learn Bible stories through songs, crafts and activities.

The Legacy Team encourages children in what it means to be a follower of Jesus, as well as how to love and care for others. We do all of this in a fun and high energy atmosphere which may involve games, worship, skits or stories. The love of Jesus is not learned only through lessons but through relationships as well.

Schedule

Staff

Sharon Gillespie
Childhood Education Minister

Sharon began serving at Shadow Hills in 1999 as Minister of Childhood Education. She has over 30 years experience teaching children, their parents and training leaders. Sharon has led training clinics in eight states and at Glorieta Conference Center for five summers. She and her husband Ray have been married for 41 years and are the parents of one grown daughter, Heather and one exceptional grandson, Reece.

Amy Baldwin
Childhood Education Assistant

Amy was born in Las Vegas and grew up at Shadow Hills. She left the desert briefly to study elementary education and women’s ministry at Corban College in Salem, OR. She spent 7 years working at Shadow Hills Preschool before being called to full time ministry in 2009. It is now her great pleasure to work alongside many who have helped to grow her into the woman she is today. Amy and her wonderful husband, Tim, were married on 11/11/11.