THIS WEEK I LEARNED

We want each child to know they are loved, valued and safe in our ministry. One of the ways we do this is by following our group promises. Please take time to review it with your child before class so that they understand the expectations. We will:  

• Listen when others are speaking and wait our turn to share  
• Keep our hands, feet, and objects to ourselves  
• Use calm, walking feet to move around the room  
• Use kind and encouraging words  
• Follow directions and make safe choices  

Welcome to Launch Sunday! We are excited to start a new year of Christian Education. This semester will be full of learning stories from the Old Testament. Our time together also includes sharing a snack and spending time engaging in crafts and activities that relate to the story featured each week.   
 
Connecting at Home, Questions you can ask:  

• What did you learn in class today and who did you meet?  
• Share this blessing or write your own as we start a new Christian Education year.
• Gracious God, as this new school year at the church begins, bless every student, teacher, and family with wisdom and grace. May this new chapter help us uncover our talents, strengthen our faith, and inspire us to be a light in our community as we remember that we are always, already, loved…may we love others with the same kindness and grace, in your name we pray, Amen.

The Chapel Singers met today and began learning songs that will be shared in worship later this fall.

In our sensory-friendly service, we reflected on the story of the workers in the vineyard found in Matthew 20:1-16. In this story we learn that God’s generosity is bigger than the way we usually measure what is fair. In God’s kingdom, everyone is welcomed and everyone receives what they need.

We launch the new Christian Education Program Year on Sunday September 13! Come at 9:30 during the Sunday School Hour to meet your teacher, visit the classroom, and kick off the new semester with fun activities and after worship, stay for the church picnic featuring a foam machine for kids. Remember that kids might want to bring a change of clothes and a towel. See more details below.  

Today is the Deacon Picnic!  
September 13 | 11:30am | Manor Lawn
This event is a great gathering to bring your family and friends to celebrate the community that we have here at Westminster! BBQ lunch, foam machine, petting zoo, and ice cream truck
provided!  
 
Mid-Week Manna is back! Wednesdays, October 16-October 21. Dinner optional. Program runs from 6-7 pm. for all ages. See details online, at the WPC app, in the bulletin. Children ages 5-3rd grade will join Michelle and Katarina upstairs for Art & the Bible camp.      
 
Parents’ Night Out
September 25 | 6:00-9:00pm | WPC
An evening dedicated to celebrating grandparents and the important role they play in our families. Children will enjoy crafts, activities, treats, and opportunities to create gifts and memories for their grandparents. Cost is $30 for one child or $50 for a family group (2+ kids)  
 
Parenting Pop-up: All About Communion
September 27 | 9:30am | Children’s Music Room  
Join Rev. Dr. Michelle Junkin for a short, interactive session explaining the biblical meaning, history, and symbolism of Communion within the Reformed tradition to aid you in deciding when your child is ready to join in the celebration of “taking communion”.