Good Shepherd is a form of contemplative Bible class for Pre-School through Middle School, focusing on the life of Jesus and the Hebrew culture of that time.  The six-year teacher, Michelle Lloyd, has the children pray in Hebrew and learn about parables and miracles from a very hands-on teaching method. Each class celebrates Passover and Yom Kippur along with other Hebrew Holidays, while learning important life lessons that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. Take it from me, I'm a Senior and I still remember the prayer we prayed over the bread in second grade. Each class tradition is based on the commandments and promises of the Bible. Each class prays, sings and dances to worship songs, breaks bread in remembrance, lights a candle "Jesus is the light of the world," and has a main lesson, usually taught with hand-painted wooden figurines. Then the children break up to perform tasks that also teach small lessons like patience, service, love, and faithfulness. The atmosphere is peaceful but the lessons are powerful. Each child is encouraged and even nudged to grow close their Lord and Savior. This class has been a vital part of the curriculum for many years, and will continue as long as God wills.