“God is with me when I’m scared,” we recited as we played hopscotch and made “portable hugs” to remind us of things that help us when we’re scared. We learned the story of how Peter was too scared when he asked Jesus to help him...
We interacted with nets and Jesus calling his first disciples. Thank you, Ms. Deanna, for your presentation of the story in a way that we could experience it together. Each classroom talked about how to identify themselves as disciples, wrote the ideas on strips of...
What a precious day to see little ones and big ones greet each other over the love and delight of Valentine’s Day. The most common word the children shared as we prepared for the mission to Belmont was “awkward.” And the same word was used...
Coming up on Sunday? Our Mission Trip to Belmont to deliver valentines! Do you remember this sweet picture from four years ago? We finally get to return and give valentines and smiles and hugs (or a shoulder pat) to the residents Sunday at 11:20. We...
Our Westwood Kids Choir is strong and making a joyful noise! Please deliver your children in 108 each Sunday morning at 9:50 (come at 9:30 for the Children’s Time in the sanctuary, too!) because we are singing for Easter and also with the adults choir...
What rich imaginations our children have! Here is Lydian’s portrayal of Jonah, the Reluctant Prophet. In her drawing, Jonah is a cat (with a cape!) who is angry that God has asked him to help save Ninevah, a town filled with his enemies who don’t...
The joy of games together and deepening community. The sharing of questions and being curious. The Bible coming alive. Making a joyful noise together and learning about God at the same time. Abundant love. This is Westwood Kids Sunday morning from 9:30-11:45. It’s a good,...
The coloring books of the Glory Window are in! Stained glass windows were used in early times to help people who couldn’t read learn the stories of the faith. We’ll be talking about the window this Sunday when we look at Psalm 139 (“you were...
Many, many thanks to Deanna Edwards and Team for stepping up when I couldn’t come to church last Sunday because of a fall on concrete steps! If you didn’t get a yellow Epiphany Bag with family things to do (plus star cookies and gold chocolate...
We did it! We told the Story! Thanks for all the willing helpers, and a special thanks to Deanna Edwards and Ruth Drossel for their faithful work to include all the children and even a couple of dads! This Sunday, we’ll prepare for Epiphany with exciting...