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Westminster Wednesday... Fun for all ages!
From September to April, Westminster is a lively place on Wednesdays! The mid-week gathering is an evening of food, fun, music, and learning for both children and adults. Participants are divided by age for classes, choirs, bell choirs, and other activities. Join us September 8 for the kick-off of Westminster Wednesday. We'll gather from 6:00-6:30 p.m. in Westminster Hall for a light meal of pizza, relishes, PB& J table and beverages (for a small fee), or bring your own take-out or sack lunch. Then come to the Sanctuary for an Orientation meeting for ALL Westminster Wednesday participants. Our regular schedule of classes and choirs begins on September 15.
WESTMINSTER WEDNESDAY GROUPS:
Birth through age 3 – CHILDCARE
Continuous childcare is provided for infants and toddlers.
Pre-K & Kindergarten – CHERUBS
Four- and five-year-olds have fun together, learning simple Bible stories, doing crafts, playing games and singing songs.
Grades 1 & 2 – KIDS OF THE KINGDOM
Kids of the Kingdom learn about the Bible through crafts and games based on familiar Bible Stories. The children also participate in the Kids of the Kingdom Choir, which rehearses on Wednesday nights. In the spring, the youth enjoy a cameo appearance in the youth musical.
Grades 3, 4 & 5 – YOUTH CLUB
Our older elementary school youth explore the Bible through video, drama, games and crafts. Youth Clubbers also enjoy special events, such as bowling, reward night, a carnival, and their “Monster Cookie” sale to raise funds for mission. Participants are invited to participate sing in the Youth Club Choir, with rehearsals during Westminster Wednesday. The Youth Club presents their annual youth musical each spring.
Grades 6 & 7 – THE GROUP
Our sixth and seventh graders learn through active participation in a variety of activities: prayer, Bible study, games, devotions, and service to others. The group enjoys outside activities throughout the year, including a mission trip each summer. Group participants are invited to sing in the choir and ring in handbells.
Grade 8 – CONFIRMATION
Our eighth graders explore their faith and learn how God is at work in their lives, in the church, and in the world. The Confirmands are also invited to sing in choir and ring in a handbell choir.
Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 – SENIOR HIGHS
The Senior Highs choose a theme each year and explore it through video, Scripture, games, service projects, and more. No two weeks are the same, but each week we try to grow a little closer to each other and to God. New senior high youth are always welcome! During the summer, the youth travel out-of-state on a mission retreat each year. Our Senior Highs are also invited to sing in choir and ring in a handbell choir.
ADULT OPPORTUNITIES
NEW THIS FALL! Financial Peace University
Simmerman Lounge, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Led by Kim & Jay Dennis
Financial Peace University is a biblically based, video-driven small group study that teaches families to beat debt, build wealth and live like never before! If your credit cards ARE your emergency fund, your dog responds to the name “EBay,” if you’ll have to sell your house to put your kids through college... if you want to know what God has to say about money... Financial Peace University is for you! Join us for one of two free preview sessions about Financial Peace University – the first preview will be held Wednesday, September 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary, or you may attend the second preview on Sunday, September 12, at 10:00 a.m. in Westminster Hall. The class will begin on Wednesday, September 15.
Book Study
Room 307, 6:15-7:30 p.m., Led by Lynda Albaugh
Do you love a good read? Join the book study the third Wednesday of each month, beginning September 15 with the New York Times bestseller, “Sarah’s Key,” by Tatiana de Rosnay (available at Beaverdale Books for a 10% discount). Additional dates are October 20, November 17 and December 15. A new book will be discussed each month.
Crafts for Mission
Room 301, 6:15-7:30 p.m., Led by Amy Mayo
If you enjoy crafting and being creative, you will love this crafting group, which will gather to make crafts for mission. Meeting dates are September 22 & 29, October 6 & 13, November 3 & 10, and December 1 & 8.
Adult Recreation – The Commons, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The Commons, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join your friends on Wednesdays in The Commons for recreation. We’ll play games, get some exercise, and enjoy fellowship.
Romans Bible Study for Adults
Map Room 108, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Led by Sherryl McAvoy
This class will continue its discussion of Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. It is an organized and carefully crafted statement of Paul’s faith, and though he wrote it to introduce himself to the Christians in Rome, it is truly a letter for people of faith today.
Westminster Men’s Group
Seminary Center, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Led by Ken Arentson
All men of the church are invited to join Ken Arentson for lively discussion on timely topics. This active group of men also supports mission projects, periodically helps with other Westminster Wednesday activities, and supports each other in faith and friendship.
Celebration Bells
Bell Room, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Led by Beth Ann Edwards
Ever wanted to try handbells? Join the Celebration Bells in the Bell Room each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. – no handbell experience necessary! Interested? E-mail Beth Ann or call 274-1534.
Kids Against Hunger Mission Project
All Westminster Wednesday participants will have the opportunity to get involved in our new mission focus, “Kids Against Hunger,” a program that packages nutritionally balanced dried meals for shipment to starving people around the world.
Westminster Library
The Westminster Library, located on the lower level of the church, is open when ever the building is open Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday & Sunday mornings. Come in, read, browse or check out material. Click on the link to see most of our books on the subject.
Click here to learn more about vocal choirs for children and youth.
For more information about Westminster Wednesday, send us an e-mail.
“You are my beloved child, in whom I am well-pleased.”
Based on Luke 3:22
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