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  

This Sunday we join with Christians around the world in celebrating World Communion Sunday. It is a reminder that no matter where we live, what language we speak, or how different our traditions may be, we are all part of one family in Christ. As we share communion together, we remember that God’s love connects us across every boundary and gathers us into one table of grace.  
 
Children are encouraged to bring something from another country to show others as we pray for our brothers and sisters around the world.  

Today we learned all about why we, as a family of God, celebrate a special Sunday called World Communion. When all of God’s family comes together at the table to share in the meal given to us by God.  Christians all around the world share communion today remembering that God is the host. God does the inviting. God remembers us and picks us to get the invitation to attend God’s meal.  We remember all the Christians across the entire world celebrating that we all are welcomed at God’s table and that we should always welcome others to this special table.   

 We sing our first song of the year in the 10:30 service! Great job chapel singers!
Reminder
If you haven’t yet filled out a registration packet for your child, please stop by the Children’s Check-In station to pick one up.

• Midweek Manna (Wednesday evenings Sept 17& 24, Oct 1 & 8 )
  Join us for a four-week intergenerational experience blending faith and music. Each evening begins with dinner at 5:15, followed by a special artistic presentation. Children will have quiet creative activities to work on while listening. This is a such an enriching way to explore faith as a whole church family. 
  
• Spooktacular Organ Concert (October 29 – 6-7 pm)
  Don’t miss this special fall event co-hosted by Children’s Ministry and the Music Department. Come enjoy mysterious and playful organ and carillon music in our dimly lit sanctuary. After the concert, enjoy cider, cookies, and our Build-Your-Own trick or treat Bag in the Garden Court. Costumes are welcome (nothing too spooky, please)! It’s a perfect mix of music, memory, and fall fun for all ages. 
• Save the Date – November 2 is Children’s Sunday

   where the children take on the leadership roles at the 10:30 worship service and the chapel singers will be preforming too.  Sign up for roles will be coming soon.

• Please be sure you have downloaded the WPC app and joined the Children’s Ministry chat. This is where all of our important events and information will be sent out. We will also share fun pictures of the things we do on Sunday mornings here. It is under the app’s message icon. Find the discover tab and search for Children’s Ministry to join.    
•  For your children to attend chapel you must sign your children in for chapel each week at the new kiosk. (located next to the worship bags) This lets us know who will be attending and a way to contact you if needed.