Partnering with families; raising up the next generation.
Raising kids is an incredible (and tough) job, and we’re here to support you! One way is through Parent/Child Dedication. It’s a time where you commit to raising your kids to know God and model what following Jesus looks like. We’ll be by your side, ready to cheer you on and resource you as you continue the journey. If you’re interested in dedicating your child, you’ll need to attend our 60-minute Parent/Child Dedication workshop, which take place on March 1 at 9am. It’s a great way to learn about dedication and prepare for the ceremony.
Easter Music Info for Parents
Westwood Elementary (Grades 1-5) has started to learn our Easter songs for Palm Sunday. We will be singing two songs in Big Church on Sunday, March 28!
Hosanna, Praise is Rising:
Kids will be walking into the Auditorium during the first verse of this song, then joining in with congregation as soon as they are on the risers on the stage. Please use this version to learn words and actions.
That’s My King:
Kids will be singing this one to the congregation after Hosanna. Please use this version to learn the words and the actions. Starting mid-March, we will use the actions we learned while singing along to this version of the song.
New Mid-Week Program
Westwood Kids Wednesday is all about connecting! Throughout the night, Westwood Kids will connect with each other, with small group leaders and with God as they take the next step in their faith journey. All elementary kids are welcome to a night filled with games, crafts, Bible and more! Childcare for infants – Kindergarten is provided for any parents/guardians that are serving or taking classes. Register here.
Westwood Kids Ministry Values
Supporting the mission of the broader church in every sense, Westwood Kids partners with families to raise up the next generation of UNLIKELY PEOPLE PURSUING UNCOMMON GOOD.
These four spiritual principles give Westwood Kids a strategy to help kids grow spiritually:
SPEND TIME WITH GOD
Kids grow in their relationship with God through personal times of prayer, reading Scripture, reflection and worship
SPEND TIME WITH OTHERS
Kids need to be engaged in healthy community and godly relationships with others – people who share our beliefs, as well as with people who don’t.
USE YOUR GIFTS
Kids need to understand how God uniquely made them and then use those unique qualities to love god, love others, and impact the world around them.
SHARE YOUR STORY
Kids need to make faith a regular, everyday, go-to- topic of conversation as they learn to connect their stories with God’s story and then share their story with others.
As our kids develop these four spiritual principles in their lives, they will begin to see themselves as UNLIKELY PEOPLE PURSUING UNCOMMON GOOD – growing in a deeper relationship with God, engaging in healthy community with others, serving their church and community with their God-given unique gifts, and sharing their story with the world.
Learn more about Parent/Child Dedication.
Infants – Grade 5
Sunday Mornings | 9 & 10:30 am
Wednesday Evenings | 6:30-8pm
Barb Filiatrault
Children’s Ministry Director
UPCOMING EVENTS
-
Feb186:30pm | Kid's Lobby
-
Feb229:00am | Kid's Lobby
-
Feb2210:30am | Kid's Lobby
-
Feb256:30pm | Kid's Lobby
-
Mar19:00am | Kid's Lobby
-
Mar19:00am | Room 101
-
Mar110:30am | Kid's Lobby
-
Mar46:30pm | Kid's Lobby
-
Mar89:00am | Kid's Lobby
-
Mar89:00am |
