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Calling ALL VBX volunteers:
Just a reminder that this weekwe have ourVBX meetings so that ALL volunteers can be prepared and ready for the amazing week that is ahead of us!You can chooseeither meeting datebelow:
Wednesday, July 8th 6:30-8p.m. (Centennial Hall)
Sunday, July 12th, 12:30-2 p.m. (Cafeteria)
Being a part of these meetings gives us all the opportunity to be at our very best! See you then!
*Just a reminder that teens who are helping at VBX must be present at one of these meetings too!
July 7th, 2009
Hey Volunteers!
Check out our new West Side Kids Volunteer blog! We’ll beposting lots of helpful infoto keep youconnected, equip you for your volunteer role and support you as you serve at West Side. We’ll grow and expand the site by adding new posts weekly, so be sure to check back often!
Some of our posts will be password protected for our volunteers only. If you are a volunteer at West Side, contact Jessica for the password.
July 3rd, 2009
Volunteer Celebration 09
Friday Night we had a blast celebrating with all our WS volunteersALL that God has done through us this year! Volunteers serve in many roles at West Side; too many to name! But of course, I’m MOST thankful for our amazing children’s ministry volunteers. You give time, energy, and love on an ongoing basis so that our kids might begin to know our amazing God. You give them the greatest gift a person could ever give a child: Jesus!
So Friday night was just a small reflection of the gratuitude we feel for you.
Here’s some snapshots of the fun!
Sharon serves some of our great volunteers in the dinner line.
We all joined up in the caf/gym to chow down, chat and laugh.
In the worship center, Taylor Mason had us cracking up with his unique brand of humor.
He finished his act by inviting West Siders up to help him with Sumo, Paco and a few other puppet friends.
April 29th, 2009
To all of our children’s ministry volunteers,
The West Side Christian Church staff invites you to join us for the 3rd annual WSCC Volunteer Celebration on Friday, April 24th from 6-9 p.m. More than1000 volunteers serve regularly at West Side (more than 300 of which serve in children’s ministry). This kind of dedication deserves celebration!
Our celebration begins with a free, catered meal from 6:00-6:30 p.m. At 6:45, we’ll move to the worship center for an evening of humor and entertainment with internationally renowned comedian, Taylor Mason. Spouses are welcome and childcare is provided upon request. Kids will enjoy a pizza dinner and fun activities in the children’s area.
We do need you to register though so that we can be sure to plan ahead for you and your kids. Click here to register!
Our volunteers work hard and give a lot of love, and we want to give a little love back to you! So we hope you’ll come and join us in celebrating ALL that God has done at West Side this year! YOU ROCK! We are a better church because of you!
With much love and gratitude,
Jessica Schildman
March 19th, 2009
The Bible says, Know that the LORD is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:3-5 (NIV)
I love this time of year for lots of reasons, but the biggest one is because it is a good reminder to slow down and count my blessings. Have you stopped to do that recently? You might be surprised at how long the list becomes!
One of the things that I’m most thankful for is the opportunity that God has given me to work with our kids, their families and a wonderful group of volunteers. Every day, I get to play a part in someone’s spiritual journey. How grateful I am to serve that purpose in God’s kingdom.
I asked some of our volunteers to tell me what they liked most about serving in the children’s ministry. Their responses made me smile, and some of them made me laugh. Here are a few:
“It is food for my soul. Watching little kids worship is an amazing experience thatI wouldn’t miss for the world.” ~Ginger, preschool volunteer
“I get to experience God’s sweetest miracles, and snuggling on them is just an added bonus.” ~Jaime, nursery team leader
“I am thankful to get to volunteer in the children’s ministry because I love seeing how happy the kids are to come each Sunday. Their bright smiles make my day! And of course, I LOVE going into the Lambs room to watch the littlest kids in our ministry. They really make me smile.” ~Jennifer, preschool director
“I am thankful I get to help in the nursery because, as a parent, I know how relaxing and important it is to get uninterrupted time to worship and hear the message each week. It was also one of the few times my husband and I were without children together and it helped us to bond by worshipping and studying God’s word together.” ~Jen, nursery volunteer
“Teaching toddlers is so rewarding! It is delightful to watch their faces as they interact with the toys and respond to the songs during the lesson. And the best part is that they are young enough to enjoy the lesson but not old enough to talk back yet! 
” ~Mary, Purple Puppy director
I hope you all have a wonderful thanksgiving!!!!
With a grateful heart,
Jessica Schildman
November 26th, 2008
For all our volunteers who serve in the White Lambs, Purple Puppies and Orange Butterflies, there is a special lunch for you on Sunday morning following church (12:30-1:30 p.m.) Your families are invited to attend with you. We will have lunch together and then meet briefly. Hope you can make it!
October 15th, 2008
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