WESTMINSTER KIDS
Making friends, having fun,
and building a lifetime of faith!
SUNDAY MORNINGS
9:00am & 10:45am
NURSERY | Birth to 36 Months
PRESCHOOL | 3 – Pre-K
Time for worship, Bible stories, play and developing friendships.
ELEMENTARY | Grades 1-5
Time of worship, teaching, and small group discussion as we learn about how God’s plan of redemption unfolds in this world.
Look for kids’ check-in at the Welcome Center in the church foyer. Check out this video to learn more:
SUNDAY NIGHTS
6:00pm
AWANA at Westminster
September 11 – May 21
3 Years – 5th Grade | Children’s Theater
Children (and families!) build connection and community through fun team games and activities, engaging lessons, and Scripture memory work and opportunities to serve and grow in exciting ways and bring light and hope to the world around them.
Cubbies: 3-5 year olds
Sparks: Kindergarten-2nd grade
T&T: 3rd-5th grade
Cost: $50
For more information or to register, visit OUR AWANA PAGE
NEWS AND RESOURCES
WCKIDS WEEKLY
WC KIDS WEEKLY | 2023 – Week 22
May 28, 2023
We are starting a new unit on some of Jesus’ miracles and how they show that He is God. The question for this unit is, “Is Jesus God or a human? As the Son of God, Jesus is both fully God and fully human.” Our memory verse for this unit is John 1:18 (NIV), “No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known.” Try memorizing the verse as a family. (Preschoolers will memorize the bolded portion.)
This week, we are looking at how Jesus calmed a storm and the reaction of his disciples in Matthew 8. We will learn that “Jesus’ disciples knew Jesus was a good man and a good teacher. When Jesus calmed the wind and the waves, He showed His disciples that He is also God. God rules the sea and stills its waves.” When we have things that cause us worry and concern, may we, like the disciples, have “a reverent awe toward the God who made us and loves us and has promised to be with us through every circumstance of our life.”
Check out the Learn More At Home button for discussion questions and activities you can do to reinforce learning and application at home. There is also a QR code that leads to Preschool and Elementary videos of the Bible story.
SAVE THE DATE! Vacation Bible School (VBS) is August 21-24 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. More details and registration are coming soon!
WC KIDS WEEKLY | 2023 – Week 21
May 21, 2023
We are concluding our short unit on some of the early responses to Jesus. We will learn that we are saved by faith in Jesus. The question for this unit is, “How can we be saved? We are only saved through faith in Jesus.” Our memory verse for this unit is Hebrews 11:6 (NIV), “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Try memorizing the verse as a family. (Preschoolers will memorize the bolded portion.)
This week, we are looking at Peter’s decision to follow Jesus in Luke 5. We will learn that “Peter understood that he was a sinner and recognized that Jesus is God. He responded to Jesus’ grace and kindness by following Him. When we understand that Jesus is God and that we are sinners, we can turn to Him for forgiveness and follow Him by faith. ” As we marvel at Jesus’ miracles in His word and in our lives, may we respond with worship and follow Jesus!
Check out the Learn More At Home button for discussion questions and activities you can do to reinforce learning and application at home. There is also a QR code that leads to Preschool and Elementary videos of the Bible story.
SAVE THE DATE! Vacation Bible School (VBS) is August 21-24 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. More details and registration are coming soon!
WC KIDS WEEKLY | 2023 – Week 20
May 14, 2023
We are continuing our short unit on some of the early responses to Jesus. We will learn that we are saved by faith in Jesus. The question for this unit is, “How can we be saved? We are only saved through faith in Jesus.” Our memory verse for this unit is Hebrews 11:6 (NIV), “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Try memorizing the verse as a family. (Preschoolers will memorize the bolded portion.)
This week, we are learning about how people were amazed by Jesus’ miracles and teaching in Luke 4. We will learn that “Jesus’ miracles proved that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God. His miracles strengthened people’s faith and met their needs. Through Jesus, God did what is impossible for us to do on our own. He provided forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life.” As we marvel at Jesus’ miracles in His word and in our lives, may we also marvel at His amazing grace that is “greater than all my sins”!
Check out the Learn More At Home button for discussion questions and activities you can do to reinforce learning and application at home. There is also a QR code that leads to Preschool and Elementary videos of the Bible story.
SAVE THE DATE! Vacation Bible School (VBS) is August 21-24 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. More details and registration are coming soon!
This Saturday is Dan’s birthday! Dan is a wonderful volunteer and we are so thankful for all he does for children’s ministry🥳 #wcbellevue
VBS 2023 is coming August 21-24 and we are trying to figure out what time of day and format to have this year - Family VBS like last year or a daytime VBS more like we did before the pandemic. I would like EVERY FAMILY or POTENTIAL VOLUNTEER to answer a one minute survey by March 5 here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2SLFQC ❤️ Thank you! #wcbellevueparents
#flashbackfriday to making Valentine’s Day crafts and spilling most of the gems on the ground 🤣😂❤️🙌🏼 we can’t wait to see you all Sunday! #wcbellevue
Meet Jovan Kingsley! Jovan is a college student who began investing in our elementary children when he was in high school. We are thankful for his desire to help children know Jesus. We also appreciate his technical skills and his love to have fun. Thanks Jovan! #wcbellevueparents #wcbellevue
We are studying Esther this Sunday! Our take away is “Haman’s evil plan could not stop God. God had a plan for Esther to rescue the Jews. By saving the Jews, God made the way for His Son, Jesus, to come into the world.” (Or Nothing could stop God from keeping his promise to send a Savior!)
MORE ABOUT WESTMINSTER KIDS
We believe that the more you know Jesus, the more you know what really matters! Our key verse for ministry is: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:34-35)
Martha Clay
Children’s Ministry Director
I love introducing children to the Gospel Story of the Bible and helping them become lifelong disciples of Jesus. I love the humor, the hugs, and the honesty of children. I grew up at Westminster and found it a great place to learn and develop my faith and gifts. My hope is that children will feel that Westminster is their church where they can learn to love like Jesus and develop their gifts.
My husband Dan and I have 3 children who are all adults now. In my free time, I enjoy reading, history, Paris tea, puzzles, and walks with my husband Dan.