Coming up on Sunday, April 11th our Elementary Ministry is launching a completely new way of doing Sunday morning programming as we introduce The Wild and The Dive. To find out more about everything we have planned and to see how your family can get involved visit our Elementary Frequently Asked Questions page at:
Add comment March 10th, 2010
Spread the word! J.A.M class is scheduled for THIS Sunday, March 14th at 11:00 a.m. in the cafeteria. J.A.M. is a special class for kids (age 8+) who are considering being baptized. Parents attend with their kids and receive a special workbook to complete at home together. This classoffers a little instruction and guidance to equip parents to have great conversations at home as their kids explore making a decision to be baptized.
If you would like to attend, register by contacting RebekahS@wschurch.org by Wednesday, March 10th if possible.
Add comment March 6th, 2010
This Friday, we’ll meet at the mall at 10:00 a.m. to have some fun in their play area. Everyone is welcome!
Moms can chat and get to know eachother while the kids play. If you are new to West Side, ask for Miss Jessica, and I’ll make sure you get connected. I’ll also be taking some beverage orders and bring coffee from Gloria Jeans or sodas from the Cookie Factory as a special treat for all the moms.
If you have a friend who doesn’t attend West Side, please invite them too!
Add comment March 4th, 2010
February 28. 2010
This week we learned that Jesus calms the storm! All month long we’ve been learning, Is there anything to hard for God? NO! Jesus Can do Anything! We had a lot of fun this week creating some fun art using our crayons, chalk, and a squirt bottle. The kids had such a blast even though we all ended up a little bit wet!
During talk time we had a great conversation about the things that make us feel nervous or scared. We also talked about how Jesus is our friend, and He will help us when we are scared.
If you haven’t heard your child say their memory verse yet, be sure to ask. Our Bible says, “With God (point up with both fingers) all things (spread arms out wide) are possible (2 thumbs up!) Matthew 19:26
Parents, use bathtime as an opportunity to talk about this week’s Bible Story. Get out your children’s Bible, find a small toy boat and have some fun. Let your child pound their feet on the bath tub floor to make thunder and splash the water to make waves. Then at the part of the story where Jesus stood up and said STOP, have them freeze. You might be surprised how many times they will play this game, telling this great Bible story!
Add comment March 3rd, 2010
February 7
Sunday morning we learned a great fishing story! Simon Peter was fishing all day, and wasn’t catching anything. But when Jesus stepped in to help, his nets were so full of fish that they broke! Is anything too hard for Jesus? Jesus can do anything!!!
It’s a great to have a friend who can do anything. We can for Jesus’ help when we are faced with something hard too. To hep us remember our story, we played a fishing game (and got a little wet) and made colorful fish.
Parents: kids are faced with lots of hard things like riding a bike, cleaning up their room, tying their shoes, and remembering to brush their teeth. When kids are faced with hard things they often get a case of “the whinies.” When this happens, remind them that they have a friend who can do anything! Jesus! Stop right in that moment, and pray with your child that God will help them with whatever they are working on. Teaching your child to turn to God during difficult times is a great lesson to hide in their heart.
Our Bible memory verse this month is “With God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26
Add comment February 11th, 2010
January 31, 2010
This month, we’ve been learning to love God like Jesus did! How can you love God? I can love God like Jesus did!
We can love God by singing songs to Him, dancing for Him, reading His Word, memorizing words from His Bible, and praying to Him. This has been a great month! Each week we’ve had a blast worshipping God with fun and rowdy songs.
Our kiddos also showed love for God by memorizing words from His Bible. ”Love God with all your heart.” Matthew 22:37
Parents, We have had so much fun worshipping God this month at church on Sundays. But showing love to God through worship is something that we should do all week long! If you don’t have a great preschool worship CD in your car or at home, make it your mission to get one this week. Here are my top picks:
Reach Up High by Willow Creek Association
Touch The Sky by Willow Creek Association
Little Praise Party by Yancy
Add comment February 1st, 2010