Westminster Loving God & Neighbour

On Sunday, October 21 we gather at 10:01am to worship and honour the Lord! (Here it is via Google Maps.)

There will be the full Sunday School program and nursery. We’ll sing, pray and encourage one another.

Rev. Ruttan will be away so we will welcome the Rev. Dr. John-Peter Smit to lead the service. Pastor Smit is the Regional Minister for Congregational Health for the Synod of Central, Northeastern Ontario and Bermuda of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. He has served the church as an ordained minister for over thirty years, and has been of assistance to Westminster several times over the past few years. His previous congregations include the Chatsworth and Dornoch Pastoral Charge, Chedoke Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, Ontario and the First Presbyterian Church of Maitland, Florida. He and his wife Tori currently live in Toronto.

The theme will be living out the Fruit of the Spirit as listed in Galatians 5.

Join in, and let’s be a part of something stronger together…

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.