Westminster Loving God & Neighbour

This Sun. Nov. 29 at 10:01 on the live-stream we start Advent and light the candle of hope!

We will enjoy the first entry of the Christmas/Advent Praise Challenge, a new service-based faith-at-home focus, and be blessed by a special musical guest. During the announcements Pastor Ruttan will share an update from the elders about the church in light of Covid-19.

We will also sing praises to God, prayer, exalt our coming King Jesus, and learn from God’s word with Part 9 in the Down-to-Earth series: Believers live like believers. (sermon notes here)

After the service, Pastor Ruttan will host this month’s Q&A Forum and it is the first of two Sundays collecting for Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions.

The people in darkness have seen a great light…

Currently our services are live stream only.  You can find it here on Sunday morning.

Sunday School

At Westminster on Sunday Morning there is Kids and Youth Ministry (Sunday School) for those aged pre-school to the end of high school.

Worship and Time with the Pastor

The Children and Youth stay in the sanctuary to worship at the start of the service and then have a time with the Pastor (called Kids’ Time in the bulletin) about 15 minutes into the start of the service. Then they head downstairs.

What Happens Downstairs?

As soon as the children and youth venture downstairs, they gather together and Laura Ruttan (Sunday School Coordinator), leads everyone in “The Vital Verse” (a.k.a. the verse of the month).  Beginning September 9th, we will be memorizing John 14:15.  Ask your child to teach it to you!

Classes

After this short time, we break into 4 classes:

1. Pre-K to SK

2. Grade 1 to Grade 3

3. Grade 4 to Grade 6

4. “Connect” – Grade 7 to Grade 12

What Do They Do?

Each class focuses on a bible story, and/or a verse from scripture.

• The youngest children often make art projects to help solidify their learning.  A time of play is also incorporated into the youngest class.
• Older students engage in games, plays and/or activities that help to deepen their faith and understanding of the bible.
• Our most mature group, called “Connect,” is discussion-based and helps youth connect faith with today’s world.  Guest speakers from our own congregation will regularly take part in this group, sharing how faith shapes their personal and work life.

All children and youth are welcome and encouraged to join us downstairs for some faith, fun and friendship!

Westminster is dedicated to providing a loving and safe environment for all of the children in our congregation. To help us in this regard we are in the process of implementing the Presbyterian Church’s nation-wide Leading With Care policy.

Nursery

We have a nursery available for kids up to 3 years old (roughly) and you can feel free to drop them off before the service begins. Just ask the greeter at the door where to go.

Our nursery helpers are there at 9:45am and are a friendly and loving group. It’s a bright, inviting space located down the stairs at the back of the sanctuary.