CHILDREN & FAMILY

Westside King’s Children’s Ministry believes that life change begins here… in our Nursery, with our Preschoolers and Grade School kids, too. Our purpose is to partner with the family to make real the legacy of God’s love and truth for each child regardless of their age… Together as a community, parents and non-parents, we build a spiritual legacy for the next generation.

WHEN
Sunday’s 9:29 am & 11:11 am

CONTACT
Children & Family Pastor, Pam Wolfe, 403.777.0800 x5238 or pwolfe@wkc.org

• NURSERY (under 24 months):  It is our belief that each child is significant in the eyes of God. It is our desire to partner with young families in planting early seeds of spiritual legacy into the hearts of even the youngest through simple stories, songs and prayers. Through consistent care and a safe environment babies & toddlers are welcomed in as part of the Westside community. Our nursery and “mom’s room” (c/w video feed from West Hall) are now located in East Hall.

             Note: children move up to Preschool on their 2nd birthday.

• PRESCHOOL (Turtles, Bunnies, Llamas, Kindergarten) [ages 2-5]: Through fun, interactive play and consistent care, preschoolers discover the wonder of who God is based on three basic truths: God made me, God loves me, and Jesus wants to be my friend forever. Located in the East Hall. Note, children move up in Preschool when we transition in September. Children are placed in classes according to C.B.A. school cut-off (end of February).

• GRADE SCHOOL (Grade 1-2, Grade 3-4):
 
Through games, activities and well thought discussions, children learn who God is and build trusting friendships with peers and caring leaders. Children and leaders are challenged to see God’s Big Story of love and salvation within their own individual stories. Together they learn how to daily: make the right choice, trust God no matter what, and to treat others the way they want to be treated. Also, located in East Hall.  Check out our children’s ministries curriculum at: www.rethinkgroup.org

PARENT RESOURCES

• Download a copy of the Winter 2012 Bible Verse Curriculum:                                               Preschool    Grade School

• Parent pages (sent home every Sunday):  family devotionals, ideas & suggestions for making God real in real-time life situations are available each weekend for all ages.
•  Gr 1-4 CUE Boxes available for purchase through advance ordering, $12 per month. These special CUE resources come with online privileges with www.studio.tv
• Preschool & Grade School worship music may be purchased through www.amberskyrecords.com

UPCOMING SUMMER 2012

 July 16-20: Kids Church VBS – SKY! [9am-noon] – “Everything is Possible with God!!!”  $65 each ( 4 yrs – entering Gr 4)…

August 20-24: Lime Light Drama Camp [9am-noon] Facilitated by Fire Exit Theatre… $135 each… (entering Gr 1-6)… (mask making, improv, Epcor Centre tour, parent showcase at end of week, etc.).

FAMILY CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES

Our vision for strong families starts by helping them connect and share the journey with others. We have a number of ways to help people connect:

• Legacy Parenting Events are special ‘parent-days’ for children & parents to share a faith experience together kid-style. Following Worship in West Hall, parents will join their children in East Hall for the remainder of the celebration hour. Our purpose is to equip our families with faith tools and resources to aid them in building spiritual legacies.
  Click here for details for Upcoming Legacy Parenting Events
• Kids Church Vision Events are evenings focused on learning and understanding the Westside vision for our kids, birth through Grade 4 (0-9 years).  Childcare will be provided for those who pre-register.  Register through Pam: pwolfe@wkc.org
  Click here for a list of upcoming Kids Church Vision Events

• YOUNG FAMILY ADVENTURES provides connection points through activities that are fun and age appropriate for those families with children from birth through Gr 4. If your kids are in SHIFT you are also welcome! For more details and to RSVP, please contact Phil or Beth Hoffman, philandbeth@gmail.com
  Click here for a list of Upcoming Young Family Adventure Events

SPECIAL EVENTS

• May 25, 7:00-9:00 pm, Gr 4 and Gr 5 Students – Welcome to SHIFT Party!RSVP by May 23 to Rosalee Gordon rcgordon@telusplanet.net  Drop off at Battalion Park School playground, Sienna Park Drive S.W., for wide games and fun, followed by campfire treats at the Gordon’s home… contact Rosalee for further info (403-270-1836)…   (Note, Gr 4s will move up to SHIFT weekend programs on Sept 9, 2012).Click here for more information

VOLUNTEERS
Interested in serving with our babies, preschoolers or grade school kids, plan to attend an information evening that will explain our vision, mission and purpose. Serve opportunities are custom fit to your gift (what you love to do), your passion (the age group you most enjoy being with), and your availability. Serve monthly, bi-weekly, weekly… Serve with the children during a celebration or support through tasks at home or here at Westside.

* Click here to view a list of the current volunteer oppourtunities

To volunteer please download our Adult Children’s Ministries Volunteer Form – 2012 and the necessary Police Information Check Form [2012].
[Student Participation forms available in East Hall  Students (Gr 5+) may serve in a preschool class without a parent, while Students under Gr 5 must serve with accompanied by a parent.] Please download our Student Children’s Ministries Volunteer Form – 2012 if you are interested.

Simply complete the forms, and return them to East Hall or bring them completed to a new volunteer orientation / child protection plan training date of your choice (see below).

SCREENING & SECURITY PROCESS

It is required that all children’s ministry volunteers be fully screened and attend a child protection plan training that will equip them to give their best to God through the kids.

• New Volunteer Orientation & Child Protection Plan Training dates, to be held at the church in East Hall, Room 8:

Tuesday, March 13 7:00-8:30 pm

Thursday, April 26 7:00-8:30 pm

Wednesday, May 16 6:30-8:00 pm

Tuesday, June 12 6:30-8:00 pm

Register through Pam Wolfe,  pwolfe@wkc.org