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WCKIDS WEEKLY
WC KIDS WEEKLY | 2022 – Week 26
June 26, 2022
We are starting a new unit in Children’s Ministry this week. In this unit, we are learning that sin separates us from God because God is holy. Sin has broken our relationship with God. Our memory verse for this unit is from Isaiah 6:4. Isaiah has seen God on his throne and responds, “Then I said: Woe is me for I am ruined because I am a man of unclean lips and live among a people of unclean lips, and because my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Armies.“
This week, we will learn about how Israel demanded that God give them a king just like the other nations around them. (I Samuel 8-10) God intended for a heavenly king to rule over Israel, but the Israelites did not trust God’s plan. They wanted a king like the nations around them. God had a better plan: to eventually send His Son, Jesus, to be the perfect King forever.
If you want to learn more as a family, try the Family Discussion Guide for questions and activities for families to do together.
Registration for our Family Experience with MrJ, August 1-4, 2022 from 5:00-8:30 PM, is now open! Registration and information is available ONLINE.
WC KIDS WEEKLY | 2022 – Week 25
June 19, 2022
We are concluding our study about the time of the Judges in Children’s Ministry this week. We are learning that the fair punishment for sin is death. But as our memory verse for this unit, Romans 6:23, reminds us, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Do you have something that you think brings you luck? This week, we see what happened when the Ark of the Covenant was taken from the people of Israel. (1 Samuel 4-6) The Ark reminded the Israelites that God was with them. Rather than treat the Ark with reverence, the Israelites treated the Ark as a sort of good luck charm.
Use the Family Devotional to learn more as a family this week. Many years after our lesson, God gave His people something even better to remind them that He was with them. God sent His Son, Jesus. One of Jesus’ names is Immanuel, which means “God with us”. Jesus is better than the ark because He is always with us.
The Family Devotional includes opportunities for families to read and memorize God’s Word, share a worship experience, do activities and more!
Registration for our Family Experience with MrJ, August 1-4, 2022 from 5:00-8:30 PM, is now open! Registration and information is available ONLINE.
WC KIDS WEEKLY | 2022 – Week 24
June 12, 2022
This week, we are pausing our regular curriculum and celebrating this past year! What was a highlight of this past year in your family? What are your hopes for this summer? How about this fall? Take some time to talk and pray as a family.
Want to study God’s word as a family? Use the Family Devotional from last week to learn more as a family this week. The Family Devotional includes opportunities for families to read and memorize God’s Word, share a worship experience, do activities and more!
Registration for our Family Experience with MrJ, August 1-4, 2022 from 5:00-8:30 PM, is now open! Registration and information is available ONLINE.
Sunday crafts celebrating DAD! Happy Father’s Day!! 🙌🏼🥳 #wcbellevueparents
Thanks to Melanie Young for that great craft idea !!!
In our Bible story this week, we see what happened when the Ark of the Covenant was taken from the people of Israel. (1 Samuel 4-6) The Ark reminded the Israelites that God was with them. Rather than treat the Ark with reverence, the Israelites treated the Ark as a sort of good luck charm. Many years later, God gave His people something even better to remind them that He was with them. God sent His Son, Jesus. One of Jesus’ names is Immanuel, which means “God with us.” #Romans623 Learn more at www.westminster.org/kids. #wcbellevueparents
SAVE THE DATE and register online at Westminster.org/events 🥳😍☀️ #wcbellevueparents
Dinner and family activities – 5:00-6:15 PM | Junk Yard Dogs – 6:30-8:00 PM
Families are invited to join us for four nights of drama, singing, games and Bible stories as MrJ and his band present “Junk Yard Dogs”. Junk Yard Dogs is a multi-day event designed to teach families the story of the freedom that only Jesus brings to God’s children.
Additionally, families will have the opportunity to participate in dinner, games, and crafts before the program begins at 6:30 PM.
This event is intended for children to experience with their parents or a loving adult. We ask that all children attend with an adult.
FAMILY EXPERIENCE WITH MR J 2022 - Westminster Chapel of Bellevue
www.westminster.org
$50/family (Registration begins May 1) Dinner and family activities – 5:00-6:15 PM | Junk Yard Dogs – 6:30-8:00 PM Families are invited to join us for four nights of drama, singing, games and Bibl...Mr.J’s most loyal intern 😉😂🐶 The kids love seeing this sweet pup! #wcbellevueparents
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 elementary 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.