Good Shepherd MMO

The classrooms may be empty for the summer, but things are still hopping behind the scenes!

While the kids are enjoying sunshine and popsicles, we're busy cleaning, organizing, planning, shopping, moving furniture, and making a big mess in the process! 🫣 (Queue a round of 🎶”Clean up, clean up, everybody, everywhere!”🎶)

We are also gathering supplies and dreaming up fun new activities for the year ahead (while staying in budget!) With big online sale days coming up soon, we're sharing our wish list for anyone who would like to support our little program. Every item helps us create a wonderful space for our kids to learn, play, and grow! Thank you for all the love and support you give us! ❤️

We hope everyone is having a fantastic summer! (We promise the office won’t look like this when our first day of MMO rolls around!)

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We know many of our families already have carts full of school supplies - we want to help ensure all of those belongings make it home each day!

We loved our labels last school year and are happy to recommend them again - Mabel's Labels offers a label for everything! There are lots of designs to choose from! (Even a stamp to make labeling diapers quick and easy!)

You don’t have to be a current MMO family to participate. If you need labels for your big kids, your own classroom, your athlete’s gear… we would love your support!

Your orders ship directly to you for free and our program gets a generous portion of your purchase!

Just visit:

https://mabelslabels.com/fundraising/support

Then search for “Good Shepherd MMO (Madison, AL)” and you’re set to shop!

Thank you for helping our little program do ✨big✨things!

Good Shepherd United Methodist Church is hiring a part-time bookkeeper! This position is important for MMO operations, too. If you have a experience in accounting, Pastor Brittany would love to hear from you!

We're hiring!

Do you love spreadsheets, balancing budgets, or digging into financial reports? Maybe you know someone who does?

Good Shepherd UMC is looking for a part-time Accountant/Bookkeeper to join our team. We're seeking someone with bookkeeping experience who enjoys working collaboratively and wants to use their skills to support the ministry and mission of our church.

Interested? Check out the full job description below and send your resume to Pastor Brittany at [email protected].

Know someone who might be a great fit? Share this post and help us spread the word!

We love the ways our building is used to serve families and students in our community - even those much older than our MMO friends!

Good Shepherd UMC is excited to offer a FREE Student Boot Camp designed to help students entering grades 8-12 for the 2026-2027 school year learn financial literacy, money management, and life skills.

Meals are included and there is no cost to attend. Registration is required at https://forms.gle/gvppbTXnZoHCeS5N9

July 13-15, 2026 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
1418 Old Railroad Bed Road
Madison, AL 35757

We have VERY limited openings available for our 2026-2027 school year!

At our MMO, every child is nurtured, loved, and encouraged right where they are. Through a caring, faith-filled environment, we help build the foundation for a lifetime of learning, growth, and discovery.

We currently have:

🍎ONE 2-day (Tuesday & Thursday) spot available in our Young 1s classroom - for children born between 3/2/25 and 9/1/25.

🍎TWO 2-day (Tuesday & Thursday) spots available in our Young 2s classroom - for children born between 3/2/24 and 9/1/24.

🍎TWO 2-day (Tuesday & Thursday) spots available in our Older 3s classroom - for students born between 9/2/22 and 3/1/23.

Questions? We are happy to answer!
Please email us at [email protected]!

We're Hiring!

Do you love little children, big hugs, funny stories, and making a difference in your community?

MMO is looking for caring, enthusiastic teachers who want to help young children learn, grow, and feel loved every day.

This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to invest in the lives of children and families right here in our community.

Whether you're reading a favorite story for the hundredth time, celebrating a child's first successful scissor cut, or helping little ones discover the joy of learning, you'll be part of something meaningful and lasting.

And here's a bonus for moms with school-aged children: our schedule fits beautifully within the school day! You'll be able to work while your children are in school and still be available for carlines, afternoon events, and family time. Our staff is off for the summer!

If you have a heart for children, a desire to serve your community, and a passion for helping young learners thrive, we'd love to meet you!

Come join a team where every day is filled with laughter, learning, love, and purpose (ok, and a little chaos!😉)

For more information or to apply, please contact us at [email protected]!

*All applicants must be able to pass a background check, complete CPR/First Aid certification (we pay for your time and your certification), and our child abuse prevention practices training.*

We can’t believe it’s already been more than two weeks since we said good-bye!

From messy masterpieces and silly songs to big hugs and even bigger milestones, we had so much fun learning and laughing together this year!

We are so proud of all our little learners and how much they grew this year and we wish our graduates the best of luck in kindergarten - we know they are ready!

Thank you to our wonderful families for sharing your children with us and being part of the fun!

We hope everyone has a safe and happy summer! See you in August! ☀️

*Families enrolled for the 2026/27 school year, please make sure your brightwheel app is set up and ready to receive all the important information for next year!*

As pool days and beach trips get closer, water safety becomes extra important for our little ones! ☀️

Did you know one of our longtime teachers, Ms. Stacie, offers swim lessons for all ages? 💙

We are so happy to recommend her to our MMO families! She helps children build confidence, learn important water safety skills, and have FUN in the water! 💧

If you’re looking for swim lessons this summer, be sure to check her out!

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.stacieswimschool.com/

Happy Mother’s Day to all the superhero moms in the beautiful, messy, joy-filled season of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers!

At MMO, we get a front-row seat to the incredible work mothers do every single day. And as teachers who are also moms, we know the infant and toddler years can feel like a superhero mission - running on little sleep, calming big emotions, cleaning endless messes, and somehow still finding the strength to give love and patience over and over again.

Mothers of little ones may not wear capes, but they carry tiny humans, diaper bags, snack cups, and the weight of a thousand responsibilities with amazing strength and grace.

You are the heroes behind:
✨ the midnight rocking
✨ the scraped-knee rescues
✨ the silly songs and bedtime stories
✨ the first steps and first words
✨ the hugs that make everything better

The baby and toddler years are not always easy, but they are filled with unforgettable moments of wonder. Tiny hands reaching for yours. Giggles that make hard days softer. The excitement of watching your child learn and grow a little more each day.

Moms, your love is shaping hearts, building confidence, and reflecting God’s love in powerful ways.

Today we celebrate the superheroes among us - the mothers who show courage, sacrifice, tenderness, and unconditional love every single day. Thank you for all you do for your little ones and for our MMO community. ❤️

“She is clothed with strength and dignity…” Proverbs 31:25

What an incredible Teacher Appreciation Week at MMO!🍎

Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for the amazing families and local businesses who went above and beyond to make our teachers feel so loved, encouraged, and appreciated this week. From thoughtful gifts and sweet notes to delicious treats, donations, and acts of kindness - every gesture meant so much!

Teaching little hearts and minds is such a special calling, and your generosity reminded our staff just how valued they are by this wonderful community. We are truly blessed to partner with families and businesses - Scooty's Apples, Crème Brew Lait, JoBella & Co. Handmade, Taco Mama - Clift Farm, Jeff's Bagel Run, Jonathan's Grille - Clifts Farm - who support our mission with such love and thoughtfulness.

Thank you for celebrating the hands that help shape young lives every single day. Your kindness made this week unforgettable! 💕