West Side Kids http://westsidekids.org Children\'s Ministry of West Side Christian Church Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:59:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 The Wild: Service Week 4 http://westsidekids.org/2010/07/26/the-wild-service-week-4/ http://westsidekids.org/2010/07/26/the-wild-service-week-4/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:59:38 +0000 Rebekah http://westsidekids.org/?p=2132 Each week in The Wild we learn exciting new things that God wants to teach us.  To help kids take home and apply what they are learning we want to provide parents with some of the basics that we cover each week and also a few questions you can talk through with your kids in the car or during a meal sometime this week.

This Month’s Virtue: SERVICE is lending a hand to help someone else.

The Bottom Line: What in the world are you doing that only God knows?

Memory Verse: “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men.” Ephesians 6:7

This Week’s Bible Story: Secret Service – Matthew 6: 1-4

Think About it Questions:

  1. Kid’s Question – What did Jesus mean about not letting the left hand know what the right hand is doing?
  2. Parent’s Question – Has anyone ever done something nice for you in secret? What?
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This Month’s Virtue: SERVICE is lending a hand to help someone else.

The Bottom Line: What in the world are you doing to put others first?

Memory Verse: “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men.” Ephesians 6:7

This Week’s Bible Story: Feet first – John 13:1-17

Think About it Questions:

  1. Kid’s Question – What are 3 ways you can put someone else first this week?
  2. Parent’s Question – Who do you typically “put first”? How?
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This Month’s Virtue: SERVICE is lending a hand to help someone else.

The Bottom Line: What in the world are you doing to help someone other’s won’t help?

Memory Verse: “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men.” Ephesians 6:7

This Week’s Bible Story: Neighborhood Watch – Luke 10:30-37

Think About it Questions:

  1. Kid’s Question – What do think the most important thing is to learn from Jesus’ parable?
  2. Parent’s Question – Why do you suppose people pass by when someone needs help?
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Bringem Beach Bash is just 10 days away (July 17th) and our team is hard at work getting things ready. The snack crew has a delicious treat planned and the recreation team is hard at work getting some wet & wild games ready. We’ll spend the afternoon discovering how God can use our families to help others know Him better, all while having a whole lot of fun!

If you haven’t registered your family, help us be prepared by registering TODAY! Click here to register.

Here’s a preview of the fun your family will have at Bringem Beach:

3:15   Check-In
3:30   Dive In (in the Worship Center)
4:00   Explore the Beach  (Games, Snacks, Activity, Story)
6:00   Pack Up  (in the Worship Center)
6:30   Dinner
7:30   Head Out

So, pack your sunglasses and swim shorts, and we’ll see you on the beach!

]]> http://westsidekids.org/2010/07/07/register-for-the-bringem-beach-bash/feed/ 0 The Wild: Service Week 1 http://westsidekids.org/2010/07/03/the-wild-service-week-1/ http://westsidekids.org/2010/07/03/the-wild-service-week-1/#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:55:32 +0000 Rebekah http://westsidekids.org/?p=2125 Each week in The Wild we learn exciting new things that God wants to teach us.  To help kids take home and apply what they are learning we want to provide parents with some of the basics that we cover each week and also a few questions you can talk through with your kids in the car or during a meal sometime this week.

This Month’s Virtue: SERVICE is lending a hand to help someone else.

The Bottom Line: What in the world are you doing that’s more than you have to do?

Memory Verse: “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men.” Ephesians 6:7

This Week’s Bible Story: Roadwork – Matthew 5:41

Think About it Questions:

  1. Kid’s Question – What does “going the extra mile” mean?
  2. Parent’s Question – Do you know anyone (or a company) that goes the extra mile or offers great service? How?
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So far this summer we have raised over $650! What a great start to the summer! Our goal is $1500, and with everyone chipping in we can make it!

]]> http://westsidekids.org/2010/06/30/myanmar-project/feed/ 0 The Wild: Responsibility Week 4 http://westsidekids.org/2010/06/26/the-wild-responsibility-week-4/ http://westsidekids.org/2010/06/26/the-wild-responsibility-week-4/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:55:05 +0000 Rebekah http://westsidekids.org/?p=2123 Each week in The Wild we learn exciting new things that God wants to teach us.  To help kids take home and apply what they are learning we want to provide parents with some of the basics that we cover each week and also a few questions you can talk through with your kids in the car or during a meal sometime this week.

This Month’s Virtue: RESPONSIBILITY is showing you can be trusted with what is expected of you.

The Bottom Line: What in the world are you doing to show others God’s goodness?

Memory Verse: “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” – Luke 16:10

This Week’s Bible Story: Jesus says to “be light” – Matthew 5:14-16

Think About it Questions:

  1. Kid’s Question – How can your words and actions show others what God is like?
  2. Parent’s Question – Why do you think kids might not like hearing the word responsibility?
]]> http://westsidekids.org/2010/06/26/the-wild-responsibility-week-4/feed/ 0 The Wild: Responsibility Week 3 http://westsidekids.org/2010/06/19/the-wild-responsibility-week-3/ http://westsidekids.org/2010/06/19/the-wild-responsibility-week-3/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:55:38 +0000 Rebekah http://westsidekids.org/?p=2121 Each week in The Wild we learn exciting new things that God wants to teach us.  To help kids take home and apply what they are learning we want to provide parents with some of the basics that we cover each week and also a few questions you can talk through with your kids in the car or during a meal sometime this week.

This Month’s Virtue: RESPONSIBILITY is showing you can be trusted with what is expected of you.

The Bottom Line: What in the world are you doing to encourage others with your words?

Memory Verse: “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” – Luke 16:10

This Week’s Bible Story: Our words matter – Ephesians 4:29

Think About it Questions:

  1. Kid’s Question – Who is your most encouraging friend?
  2. Parent’s Question – Do you know someone who always seems to have encouraging words for you?
]]> http://westsidekids.org/2010/06/19/the-wild-responsibility-week-3/feed/ 0 What does Heaven look like to you? http://westsidekids.org/2010/06/16/what-does-heaven-look-like-to-you/ http://westsidekids.org/2010/06/16/what-does-heaven-look-like-to-you/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:41:56 +0000 Rebekah http://westsidekids.org/?p=2144 The upcoming sermon series at West Side is titled “Two Weeks of Heaven”. We are in need of your view on what heaven looks like to you. You don’t have to put your name on it, you do not have to be a gifted artist to fill it out, and anyone in the family can fill one out!

Here is the form: Heaven Question

Please take the time to fill this out and turn it into the church office to Bethany Spear by this coming Wednesday, June 23rd. Thank you!

]]> http://westsidekids.org/2010/06/16/what-does-heaven-look-like-to-you/feed/ 0 The Wild: Responsibility Week 2 http://westsidekids.org/2010/06/12/the-wild-responsibility-week-2/ http://westsidekids.org/2010/06/12/the-wild-responsibility-week-2/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:55:48 +0000 Rebekah http://westsidekids.org/?p=2119 Each week in The Wild we learn exciting new things that God wants to teach us.  To help kids take home and apply what they are learning we want to provide parents with some of the basics that we cover each week and also a few questions you can talk through with your kids in the car or during a meal sometime this week.

This Month’s Virtue: RESPONSIBILITY is showing you can be trusted with what is expected of you.

The Bottom Line: What in the world are you doing to us what God gave you?

Memory Verse: “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” – Luke 16:10

This Week’s Bible Story: The parable of the talents – Matthew 25:14-29

Think About it Questions:

  1. Kid’s Question – Name 3 things you’re good at that God would want you to put to good use.
  2. Parent’s Question – Did you have a talent or skill as a kid that you wish you had put to better use?
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