CHILDREN’S MINISTRYProgramsEarly in Life
Sunday School, Pathway Adventures, Pre-Confirmation Worship Days & Milestone Events Schedule The 4-5-6 Youth Group Mini Camps Bible Story Coloring Books — On-line Early in LifeExpectant Families Prayer ChainIf you or someone you know is expecting a child, whether by birth or adoption, the Expectant Families Prayer Chain upholds parents throughout that waiting time until your child is safely delivered into your arms. Some key features of the prayer chain are:
Contact Amy Janecek, Expectant Families Prayer Chain Coordinator, at amyjanecek@hotmail.com or 612-926-8785. Birth to Five MinistryMinistering to the needs of children ages Birth-to-Five and their familiesBirth to Five ministries serves families by providing events and ongoing activities throughout the church year to help parents and children get connected with others and to provide opportunities for support, fellowship and education. We continue to invite parent involvement and input into the ways that this ministry can continue to provide experiences to help families and the Westwood community grow together in the Christian faith. For the Family Events in Spring & Summer, 2008 click here! For more information, contact Kelly Albright Raatz, Interim Birth to Five Ministry Coordinator at 952-540-0456 or kellyalbrightraatz@yahoo.com Joy SchoolYou and Your Two-Year-Old are Invited to Joy School! What is it?
Joy School Open House - Sunday, April 13th - 9:45 am to 11:00 am
Calling all children (and their parents) who will be two years old by September 2008. You are invited to our Joy School Sunday School Class open house. The open house will include a normal joy school class day (with our current two year olds), including, love box, story time, snack, and a group and individual craft all based on a faith enriched theme. The open house will introduce you to the flexibility of the Joy School Program and to other parents with children of similar age. Questions: Contact the Joy School Coordinators: Shelly Smith at 952-938-2972 or Jody Stefonowicz at 952-935-2125 Return to Top
Sunday School, Pathways Adventures, Pre-ConfirmationCurriculumThe 3 year olds through Kindergartners are using Augsburg Fortress' "Witness". It is Bible story based and like the rest of our curriculum covers the heart of the salvation story.Our 1st through 5th Graders are part of our rotation Sunday School, "Pathway Adventures". Each week for 4 weeks, the children experience a Bible story in a different way, through story telling, crafts, computer, cooking, games, movie or drama. The 6th graders are part of our pre-confirmation curriculum, "The Building Blocks of the Church". TeachersOur teachers’ love for children is definitely evident in the way they teach and care for each individual child. Many have years of experience in sharing God’s Word with children.Parent HelpsDuring the year Westwood offers classes and events that help with parenting skills. Westwood wants to help you to help your children grow in their faith.Worship Days"Worship" days are included in our curriculum. These "Worship" days, which will take place every 4-5 weeks, are an important part of Sunday School, Pathway Adventures and our pre-confirmation curriculum. Not only do they provide families an opportunity to worship together, but they are an essential part of faith development. Milestone events will be celebrated on these days and different groups of Sunday School children will be singing.Why are we including "Worship" days in our curriculum? Worship is the starting place of children's faith development. In worship our whole community gathers to:
Schedule: Worship Days and Milestone Events 2007-2008Pathway Adventures Theme - God’s Prophets, Promises and Prayers
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The 4-5-6 Youth Group and ActivitiesOn Wednesday nights at Westwood the 4th, 5th, and 6th graders gather in the youth room for pizza, games, music, and fun! We also have special service events, social activities, and retreats throughout the year as well. Contact Erin Benham at e.benham@westwoodlutheran.org or 952-767-5577 for more questions on how your child can be involved! Youth Group Nights:Every Wednesday from Jan 9 thru May28, from 5-6pm in the youth room. Bring $4.00 for pizza, chips, and a drink.RetreatsMarch 14-15 at Camp Wapo in Amery, WI.Service EventsKids Against Hunger: Food Packaging Event February 9th at Westwood Lutheran ChurchReturn to top Mini CampsSchool Year Mini CampsMini camps for 1st through 6th graders are being offered during the school year when public schools are closed. In order to prepare for each camp, registrations must be received 3 weeks prior to each camp. A minimum of 5 children is necessary to hold a camp. To register, contact Carol Pyeatt at 952-767-5572 or send e-mail. Financial Assistance is available for all the Mini Camps In 2008:
Summer Mini CampsWestwood Lutheran Church strives to put children first. In so doing we have planned an extensive summer program to interest as many children as possible by offering a variety of mini camps at church and a Bible camp experience at Wapogasset Bible Camp for the 2nd through 6th graders. You need not be a Westwood member to attend our camps.Each camp consists of Bible stories, music, prayer and the emphasis for the day or week. Age appropriate crafts and activities are offered at each camp. When needed the children will be divided into different age levels. Children who attend a morning and afternoon camp will be supervised over the lunch hour. Campers need to bring their lunch. For the schedule of Summer Mini Camps, Click Here. For Registration forms to print out and submit, Click Here. The deadline for registration is three weeks prior to each camp. Please register early as the camps do fill up quickly. Some camps have a limited enrollment. Please note that the grade designation is for the grade COMPLETED during the 2007-2008 school year. Summer Mini Camps are managed by the Director of Children’s Ministry, Carol Pyeatt who may be contacted at 952-767-5572 or c.pyeatt@westwoodlutheran.org. Please submit all registration forms and payments to Carol at the church. Special Notes Registrations for 2nd through 6th graders at Camp Wapogasset are separate from the mini camp registrations. To be considered registered for Camp Wapo all appropriate registration forms, health history forms, copies of health insurance cards and payments must be turned in by March 1 to Westwood Lutheran Church. Financial assistance for all the camps is available for those who need it — just call Carol Pyeatt. Return to top Bible Story Coloring Books — On-lineGo to Epic Events Return to top |