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  

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.  Our lesson today featured the story of the Great Flood. 
 
Connecting at Home, Questions you can ask:  

• I wonder how it felt to walk into the desert without a river to guide you?
• I wonder what it was like for Abram and Sarai to pack up everything they owned and walk away from their home without knowing exactly where they were going.
•  I wonder what it feels like to know you are connected to a family line that stretches back thousands of years—and includes you today. 
• I wonder what it felt like for God to send the waters to fill the earth?
• I wonder how it felt to be in the Ark?
  
• I wonder what it was to see the rainbow and to hear God’s promise to never send the waters to flood the earth again?
• I wonder what part of the story you liked the best?  

The Chapel Singers will be singing in worship on World Communion Sunday, October 4th during the 10:30am
service. They are singing an arrangement of This Is My Father's World. Please use this link to practice with
your child: https://viewer.jwpepper.com/smc2/?product=11619563&preview=true

In our sensory-friendly service, we reflected on Luke 16:1–13—the Parable of the Dishonest Manager. Also known as “The Manager Who Had a Problem”

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
November 6 | 6:00-9:00pm | WPC
 Kids are invited to get cozy for a fun night of pajamas, breakfast-for-dinner, games, and a movie while parents enjoy an evening out. Come dressed in your favorite PJs and ready for a night of fun with friends. Registration is required, and space is limited to 25 children.
Cost is $30 for one child or $50 for a family group (2+ kids).

 
Parenting Pop-up: All About Choosing A Great Children's Bible
Children’s Ministry is excited to introduce Parenting Pop-Up, a series of short, practical conversations designed to help families navigate faith at home. Join Rev. Dr. Michelle Junkin for an interactive session on choosing a Children’s Bible that is a good fit for your family. A variety of storybook Bibles will be on display as we explore what makes a great Children’s Bible and how the right Bible can help your child encounter Scripture, ask questions, and see themselves reflected in God’s story.Storybook