Main Event is one of the highlights of VBX for kids and volunteers because of the time we get to spend worshipping together.
After VBX is over, one of the most frequenly asked questionsis “where can I get a copy of that great music???” The quick answer is that we compile each year’s music from some of our favorite kids worship CDs as well as a few songs providedby our VBX curriculum.
Wehope every family will continue to worship together at home all year long- so here are some resources you might want to pick up:
Group’s Pandamania CD
During VBX, we used the theme song Wild About Us, God is Listening, Sing, Sing, Sing and He Knows My Name
Have You Heard This CD is full of songs we know your kids will love. Get Up Stand Up is the song we used during our beach ball fun.
With Me Everyday This CD was created for preschoolers, but we used the song You’re Amazing with all of our kids.
AmberSky Records This is another great online resource for kids worship music. Most of the music that we use in ClubHouse for preschoolers, comes from this site including Oh He Loves Me and our Bible rap song, R to the B.
This month our preschoolers will be learning about the same thing as thegrown ups. Today we began our month by learning our key question and point:
What did Jesus say is important? 1. Love God. 2. Love Others.
We continued learning about Paul as we learned about WORSHIP. We learned that when Paul was in jail with his friend Silas, they still worshipped God. We can show love to God anytime by worshipping Him. We can worship God anywhere by singing songs to Him, dancing, clapping, reading the Bible, praying, obeying God, and all sort of other ways. To help us remember this story, we made a Praise Banner to worship God, we sang songs and played musical instruments, and we played with locks and keys.
Parents, if you aren’t worshipping God with your child at home, this is a great week to start! Remember, worship isn’t just singingsongs, it includes so much more. You can worship God daily with your preschooler by reading the Bible, praying,saying Bible memory verses together, banging on pots and pans, dancing, and so much more.Kids do love worshipping God through music.There are lots of great preschool worship CDs available. Click here for moreideas.
Be sure to practice this week’s memory verse together. “Love (cross hands over your heart) the Lord (point up) and love (cross hands over your heart) your neighbor as yourself.” (point to those around you) Matthew 22:37 & 39 (hold hands open like a Bible) View this video to see how to practice the memory verse with your child.
On Sunday we learned that David worshipped God because God always helped David. Saul tried to hurt David by sending him into battle. ButGod protected David andhelped David win the battle. Who will help me? God can help me do anything!
This week we focused on worship. To help usworship God, we made tamborinesby filling folded paperplates with bells and beads.During our talk time, weall got to answer the question, why should you praise God? We named things like, because God gave us our moms anddads, because God made us, because God always helps us.
Our kids are really doing a great job remembering this months memory verse. Be sure to practice it at home! “I (point to self) can do all things (spread arms out) through Christ.” (point up). Philippians 4:13 (open hands like a Bible)
Parents: When we only talk about God, pray to Him, or give Him worship at church, young children won’t understand that God is someone who is with them all the time. We don’t want to leave God at church or confine him toSundays. This week, I challenge you to worship God at home. Play children’s worship music, sing a simple song to God, and pray to Him. There is lots of great music available. Check out this article, for some ideas.
There’s a lot of exciting things coming up in the next 12 days, and we don’t want you to miss out on any of them. So here’s a quick run-down with a link for each with more information!
Saturday June 6th & Sunday June 7th- N.O.W. Auditions
If your child is interested and has time to get ready, pick up a NOW application packet from the church office ledge immediately. There is an application and reference form to complete and a song to memorize- all prior to the audition process. NOW AUDITIONS
VBX Registration Begins this Sunday, June 7th
VBX is a really exciting week for kids at West Side! This year’s VBX is July19th-24th. I promise, you will not want to miss out. Shirts also go on salethis Sunday, too. Theyare $7. Click here for all things VBX.
VBX Snack sign ups also take place this Sunday. Stop by the table at the concourse and choose a snack that you can donate! We’ll need lots of help in this area.
Summer Play Day- Thursday, June 11~11:00 a.m.
Meet at Chuck E Cheese next Thursday for one of our summer play days. This is just a hang out time for parents and kids. While the kids play, the grown-ups can gab. Parents are welcome to buy pizza for their families. Loof for Miss Jessica. She’ll have a bucket of tokens to give out to the kids! Summer Play Day List
J.A.M. Class, Sunday June 14th~11:00 a.m.
J.A.M. is a special class for kids (8+) who are considering making the decision to be baptized. Click here to find out more and register for JAM.
There’s a lot of exciting things coming up in the next 12 days, and we don’t want you to miss out on any of them. So here’s a quick run-down with a link for each with more information!
Saturday June 6th & Sunday June 7th- N.O.W. Auditions
If your child is interested and has time to get ready, pick up a NOW application packet from the church office ledge immediately. There is an application and reference form to complete and a song to memorize- all prior to the audition process. NOW AUDITIONS
VBX Registration Begins this Sunday, June 7th
VBX is a really exciting week for kids at West Side! This year’s VBX is July19th-24th. I promise, you will not want to miss out. Shirts also go on salethis Sunday, too. Theyare $7. Click here for all things VBX.
VBX Snack sign ups also take place this Sunday. Stop by the table at the concourse and choose a snack that you can donate! We’ll need lots of help in this area.
Summer Play Day- Thursday, June 11~11:00 a.m.
Meet at Chuck E Cheese next Thursday for one of our summer play days. This is just a hang out time for parents and kids. While the kids play, the grown-ups can gab. Parents are welcome to buy pizza for their families. Loof for Miss Jessica. She’ll have a bucket of tokens to give out to the kids! Summer Play Day List
J.A.M. Class, Sunday June 14th~11:00 a.m.
J.A.M. is a special class for kids (8+) who are considering making the decision to be baptized. Click here to find out more and register for JAM.
NOW is West Side’s kids worship team. These students are led by the children’s ministry. TheySERVE our children’s ministry by leading worship during VBX, special events, serving opportunities, and sometimes leading kids worship on Sunday mornings.
This year’s auditions are Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th. For information about the audition process, pick up a packet at the church office. In order for a student to audition, they must fill out an application, submit a reference form, and agree to the expectations in the NOW covenant. There is also a song that must be memorized prior to the audtion process. Pick up the audition packet immediately if your child is interested, and read all the instructions carefully.
NOW eligibility requirements:
Students must be in 1st grade or above.
Students must be mature enough to handle the audition process.
Students must regularly attend West Side and have a desire to continue growing in their spiritual walk.
Students must have a positive attitude and heart for worship.
Students must have qualities that demonstrate a readiness for serving in a leadership role.
Students must be willing to make NOW practices (Sundays 12:30-3:30)and performances a priority in their schedules.
Students will be asked to pay for their jersey (max. $25). Please let us know if this would be a hardship for your family.
We continued learning about Paul as we learned about WORSHIP. We learned that when Paul was in jail with his friend Silas, they still worshipped God. We can show love to God anytime by worshipping Him. We can worship God anywhere by singing songs to Him, dancing, clapping, reading the Bible, praying, obeying God, and all sort of other ways. To help us remember this story, we made a Praise Banner to worship God, we sang songs and played musical instruments, and we played with locks and keys.
