This Fall our children will start back with AWANA! Join us on Wednesday nights at 6:30! Ages 5-12 will learn the Word of God through handbook time, memorization, games and council time! Check back soon for our calendar of events!

This Summer our kids discovered S.A.L.V.A.T.I.O.N. Island!! Each Wednesday Night at 7:00 pm children ages 3-12 came together for a time of Devotion, Bible Study and games.

Red Team Won! Orange Team in second and Green Team a close third!

Our Themes and Challenges for the School Year 2005-2006

Month Theme Study Challenge Service Challenge
September Change - Back to School Celebration Old Testament Books Change Collection for Katrina Victims - money raised $192!
October/November Travelin' with God - Hobo Dress up Night Old Testament Books Food Drive for Local Pantry - total 132 items!
November/December Caring for Others - Happy Birthday Jesus Party Old & New Testament Books Care Package for Cpl Nick Manning & Company
January 2006 Warm up to Jesus 10 Commandments Secret Valentines for Westside Members
February 2006 Jesus Loves US - Valentine's Party Matthew 22:37-39 Random Acts of Kindness
March 2006 We love others Galatians 5:22-23 Church Clean Up Crews
April 2006 We serve others - Easter Party Armor Of God Easter Surprises for our friends not in church
May 2006 God is always with us Be-attitudes Part 1 Matthew 5:3-7 Vacation Bible Study Packages

 

 The Fuller Family is very active in all of our Children's Ministries!

Join the Westside Kids in AWANA at 6:30 pm on Wednesday Night, Children's Choir for Special Events, Sunday School at 9:40 and Junior Church at 11:00 on Sunday Morning or with one of our other planned events.

Guiding Children to Use the Bible in Worship



One of my favorite children's songs is entitled, The B-I-B-L-E. The simple lyrics of the song help children learn about and declare the importance of the Bible…

The B - I - B - L - E … yes, that's the book for me!
I stand upon the Word of God … the B - I - B - L - E!

God has charged parents with the responsibility of providing spiritual instruction in the home (see Deut. 6:4-9). Parents should use God's Word in the home to teach their children how to put their confidence in God, to not forget the works of God, and to live in obedience to God (see Psalm 78:5-8). Parents should also help their children understand that using the Bible is a part of worship. The following suggestions can help you guide your child in using the Bible in worship.

B = BUY a copy of the Bible for your child.
Visit a local Christian bookstore and look at their selection of Bibles for children. Purchase a Bible that is appropriate for the age of your child. Print your child's name on the inside page of the Bible or have your child's name embossed on the outside cover. Write a personal note of encouragement on the fly leaf as well.

I = Stimulate your child's INTEREST in the Bible.
Set aside time to help your child become acquainted with the Bible. Look for opportunities to talk with your child about God's Word. Talk with your child about the maps and pictures in their Bible or about favorite Bible stories and verses.

B = Encourage your child to BRING their Bible to worship.
Help your child find the Pastor's sermon text in the Bible. Ask your child to follow along and to listen carefully as the Pastor reads his sermon text from the Bible. Place a Bible marker on the page so that you can refer to the sermon text again.

L = LEAD your child to care for the Bible.
Help your child to understand that the Bible is a special book. Do not leave your Bible in the pew or in the car when you get home. Ask your child to place their Bible on a nightstand or other designated place in your home. Teach your child to treat the Bible with respect.

E = Children learn by EXAMPLE.
Set a good example for your child by using your Bible at home and in worship. Model the importance of the Bible in your life.

Source: Omar C. Garcia
Location: BibleTeachingNotes.com

 

 

Our Awana Kids will be recycling for a fundraiser to help supply game equipment, celebrations and awards! We will utilize the two programs below for the most success. If you have ink cartridges from printers, faxes, or copiers as well as old cell phones, laptops, and pdas to donate please call us to come pick them up! We will gladly pick up anything you may have that we can use! We will be happy to furnish a tax receipt upon request. If your group or church would like to participate in similar fundraising programs please call us and let us sign you up! We can tell you of our experiences with the program and be your referrer. Look for more information about our efforts in the coming months!