We are Good Sam

College, Young Adult, Singles

MaryBeth — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:26:47 +0000

Come join us on Sunday evenings at 7pm for a time of fellowship and devotions. We meet in the Barn.

Nursery

MaryBeth — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:22:31 +0000

Nursery is available during worship. We welcome you to bring your children, ages infant to 5 years old to our nursery rooms located in the connecting hallway to the right of the sanctuary.

Children’s Worship/Kids Church

MaryBeth — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:21:09 +0000

Children are dismissed to “Kids Worship” following the Children’s message. Kids worship takes place in the room just down the right hallway from the main sanctuary.

Wednesday nights at Good Sam

MaryBeth — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:19:22 +0000

Join us on Wednesday evenings, during the school year, for fellowship, a great meal, followed by programming for children and youth grades 1-12. Please call the church office for further information. Beginning in January, we will be providing study for … Continue reading →

Missions

MaryBeth — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:13:27 +0000

Good Sam strives to be active in our community with the goal of bringing people into relationship with Christ. We work closely with Royal Manor Elementary, as well as contribute to various organizations including G.R.I.N, Victory Mission, Habitat for Humanity, … Continue reading →

Adults-60+ Group

MaryBeth — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:57:35 +0000

For those aged 60 +, there is a lunch and fellowship on the second Sunday of each month at the home of Ralph & Carolyn DeJong. If you are 60+, you are invited. Please call the church office for more … Continue reading →

Me and My Friends

MaryBeth — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:47:18 +0000

WHAT IS IT? A 30-year ministry of serving/being served by adults with developmental disabilities/cognitive impairments

WHERE IS IT? Good Samaritan Church 620 McCutcheon Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230

WHEN IS IT? Thursdays, , 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (unless noted otherwise) for social activities, events, and/or Friendship Bible Nite

WHY IS IT? To provide a social and spiritual outlet for post-high school adults with developmental disabilities

INTERESTED IN JOINING? Contact Bill & Maggie Hyde at (614) 337-2686 or Good Sam Church at (614) 471-4594

INTERESTED IN HELPING? Your help is always welcome! No experience is necessary-just be yourself…you will get back much more than you
could ever give!!! Again, call Bill or Maggie!

MINISTRY MISSION STATEMENT:
- To love, build up, and encourage the development of healthy and meaningful relationships with and among adults with developmental disabilities…with their friends, families, staff…and with God;
- To teach stories and basic truths from the Bible and encourage them
to talk about God, to put their faith and trust in Him, and to use the gifts God has given them to serve others both within the church and within their local communities…
- And to do so within the context of social and/or spiritually-focused events
or activities…great fun, food, and fellowship…provided in a safe and secure environment…and under the direction and support of loving Christian leaders

BRIEF OVERVIEW:
- Created nearly 30 years ago to serve the social and spiritual needs of post-high school age adults with developmental disabilities. We currently have up to 40+ members and staff who take an active role in planning and participating in weekly activities such as going to movies, eating in or out, celebrating birthdays, dancing, singing, karaoke, bingo, bowling, Putt-Putt, attending local events and activities, listening to and acting out Bible stories, praying, praising God with singing and signing, making crafts, doing skits, caring and sharing, doing service projects, etc. – you name it, we’ve done it! M&MF members’ favorite thing to do? That’s easy! M&MF members love to have fun, eat, and party! Most of all, they love God, their friends, their families, and each other! The only thing missing….is YOU!!!

The Loft Youth Ministries

MaryBeth — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:57:22 +0000

We meet every Wednesday* evening from 6:30 – 8, following a meal and fellowship. *If there is not any school in Gahanna School District, we do not meet. The Loft Ministries is for young adults grades 6-12.

Sunday School

MaryBeth — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:49:49 +0000

Our Adult Sunday School Class meets in the Conference Room at 9:15 am with Pastor Dan leading.

Youth meet in the Barn at 9:00. Children meet in a classroom in the right hall off of the sanctuary at 9:00 am.