Westminster Loving God & Neighbour

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Sunday, March 1st, the Westminster Family will gather to worship our God.

Pastor Ruttan will bring the current teaching series about Maturity to a close. He will take us through Philippians 4, and the importance of never giving up! This is easier said than done. That’s why a close reading of the text gives us guidance about how to persevere through adversity and uncertainty, and to do so in a way that keeps us focused on what is good in life. The sermon will also summarize all we’ve learned so far.

It is the first Sunday in Lent.

We will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion & we will have the special appeal for the Deacon’s Fund.

The full Sunday School will be in operation, and nursery care is also available.  Hope you can join us!

If you are unable to join us in person – please access our live stream at 9:50am or watch at your convenience at our YouTube channel found under the menu above.  If you missed any of the first three messages and want to listen to one of them or all, you can find them here under “Recent Messages”

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.