KiDS@Home for March 28

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Hey Westside KiDS parents,

Just like that, March is over! We are gearing up and looking forward to all that April has in store. Interested in learning more about Child Dedication? Is your child interested in taking the step of baptism? We will be holding a KiDS Baptism and Dedication classes during the 11 am service on April 11. You can register at westsideleavenworth.com/events. With Easter around the corner, we just want to remind you that KiDS ministry will be open for all three services.

This month the Grade Schoolers theme will be Bake Off. Like all good things, baking requires patience. Patience is waiting until later for what you want now and learning that we can always trust in God. 

 Our Early Childhood littles theme will be Start Your Engine! They will be learning that they can love others as Jesus loves them.  They will also be learning that Jesus wants to be their friend forever!

 
We truly believe that the faith of the next generation is worth everything. To make this happen, we need your help!  If you are interested in serving in the KiDS Ministry, please call,  EMAIL or fill out a CONNECT CARD so we can get you plugged in. Our contact information is 

Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056

Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4058

The links below are for a full month's FREE printable activities that follow the video lessons on our Westside Leavenworth KiDS YouTube channel. We want to empower you to be the spiritual leaders for your kiddos. Don't forget to follow and like our Facebook page WestsideLeavenworth.Kids for daily Parent Cues and a ton of fun things to do with your kiddos.

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March Theme

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March 28, 2021- Week 4

Preschool

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This Week's Bible Story:

When you love like Jesus, you can be a good friend.

Love One Another • John 13:34-35


Memory Verse:

“Love each other as I have loved you.” John 15:12, NIV

Key Question:

Who can love like Jesus?

Bottom Line:

I can love like Jesus!

Basic Truth:

Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

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Grade School

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This Week’s Bible Story:

Can’t Hardly Wait (Esau’s Impatience) • Genesis 25:24-34

This Week's Bottom Line:

When you have to wait, remember what’s true.

Monthly Memory Verse:

Wait for the Lord. Be strong and don’t lose hope. Wait for the Lord.
Psalm 27:14 (NIrV)

Monthly Life App:

Patience—Waiting until later for what you want now

Basic Truth:

I can trust God no matter what

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For help, more activities, or prayer request please contact us at: 

Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056

Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4058

Easter Together + Your Generosity at Work

We have a vision to influence people to live on mission with us. Easter is a great opportunity to come to a service, serve at a service, and invite someone to a service. 

Help us make a local impact on hunger by bringing some non-perishable food with you when you come on Easter.

We are also supporting a full New Testament translation in the heart language of an unreached people group.
Thank you for your faithful generosity. It is making this possible!

We have a vision to influence 10,000 people to live on mission with us by 2030 and your faithful and sacrificial generosity will help place an audio bible in the hands of an unreached people group. Many will be impacted by this amazing opportunity.

KiDS@Home for March 21

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Hey Westside KiDS parents,

Welcome to week 3 of March! Can you believe this month is halfway through? Just as a reminder, last week was the relaunch of our 8:15 KiDS service. With the 8:15 service opening, we now have three opportunities for our families to come and attend one service and serve other families at the next service. We make it so easy for our leaders to serve. All of the prep work and curriculum is provided for you. You just need to show up and plugin!


This month the Grade Schoolers theme will be Bake Off. Like all good things, baking requires patience. Patience is waiting until later for what you want now and learning that we can always trust in God. 

 Our Early Childhood littles theme will be Start Your Engine! They will be learning that they can love others as Jesus loves them.  They will also be learning that Jesus wants to be their friend forever!

 
We truly believe that the faith of the next generation is worth everything. To make this happen, we need your help!  If you are interested in serving in the KiDS Ministry, please call,  EMAIL or fill out a CONNECT CARD so we can get you plugged in. Our contact information is 

Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056

Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4058

The links below are for a full month's FREE printable activities that follow the video lessons on our Westside Leavenworth KiDS YouTube channel. We want to empower you to be the spiritual leaders for your kiddos. Don't forget to follow and like our Facebook page WestsideLeavenworth.Kids for daily Parent Cues and a ton of fun things to do with your kiddos.

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March Theme

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March 21, 2021- Week 3

Preschool

CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE ACTIVITY

This Week's Bible Story:

When you love like Jesus, you can be a good friend.

Love One Another • John 13:34-35


Memory Verse:

“Love each other as I have loved you.” John 15:12, NIV

Key Question:

Who can love like Jesus?

Bottom Line:

I can love like Jesus!

Basic Truth:

Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

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Grade School

CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE ACTIVITY

This Week’s Bible Story:

Can’t Hardly Wait (Esau’s Impatience) • Genesis 25:24-34

This Week's Bottom Line:

When you have to wait, remember what’s true.

Monthly Memory Verse:

Wait for the Lord. Be strong and don’t lose hope. Wait for the Lord.
Psalm 27:14 (NIrV)

Monthly Life App:

Patience—Waiting until later for what you want now

Basic Truth:

I can trust God no matter what

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For help, more activities, or prayer request please contact us at: 

Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056

Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4058

KiDS@Home for March 14

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Hey Westside KiDS parents,

Well, March sure did come in like a lion! KiDS Ministry came roaring into our new themes and we are so excited for another great week. This week we will be opening our 8:15 am service!


This month the Grade Schoolers theme will be Bake Off. Like all good things, baking requires patience. Patience is waiting until later for what you want now and learning that we can always trust in God. 

 Our Early Childhood littles theme will be Start Your Engine! They will be learning that they can love others as Jesus loves them.  They will also be learning that Jesus wants to be their friend forever!

 
We truly believe that the faith of the next generation is worth everything. To make this happen, we need your help!  If you are interested in serving in the KiDS Ministry, please call,  EMAIL or fill out a CONNECT CARD so we can get you plugged in. Our contact information is 

Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056

Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4058

The links below are for a full month's FREE printable activities that follow the video lessons on our Westside Leavenworth KiDS YouTube channel. We want to empower you to be the spiritual leaders for your kiddos. Don't forget to follow and like our Facebook page WestsideLeavenworth.Kids for daily Parent Cues and a ton of fun things to do with your kiddos.

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March Theme

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March 14, 2021- Week 2

Preschool

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This Week's Bible Story:

When you love like Jesus, you can be a good friend.

Washing Feet • John 13:3-17


Memory Verse:

“Love each other as I have loved you.” John 15:12, NIV

Key Question:

Who can love like Jesus?

Bottom Line:

I can love like Jesus!

Basic Truth:

Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

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Grade School

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This Week’s Bible Story:

Sitting, Waiting, Wishing (Golden Calf) • Exodus 32:1-35

This Week's Bottom Line:

When you have to wait, remember what’s true.

Monthly Memory Verse:

Wait for the Lord. Be strong and don’t lose hope. Wait for the Lord.
Psalm 27:14 (NIrV)

Monthly Life App:

Patience—Waiting until later for what you want now

Basic Truth:

I can trust God no matter what

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For help, more activities, or prayer request please contact us at: 

Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056

Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4058

KiDS@Home for March 7

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Hey Westside KiDS parents,

Welcome to March! We are so excited to kick off our new themes and to provide a service opportunity for your kiddos to take part in. We are excited to announce that we will be opening our 8:15 KiDS Service on March 14th! 

This month the Grade Schoolers theme will be Bake Off. Like all good things, baking requires patience. Patience is waiting until later for what you want now and learning that we can always trust in God. 

 Our Early Childhood littles theme will be Start Your Engine! They will be learning that they can love others as Jesus loves them.  They will also be learning that Jesus wants to be their friend forever!

 
We truly believe that the faith of the next generation is worth everything. To make this happen, we need your help!  If you are interested in serving in the KiDS Ministry, please call,  EMAIL or fill out a CONNECT CARD so we can get you plugged in. Our contact information is 

Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056

Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4058

The links below are for a full month's FREE printable activities that follow the video lessons on our Westside Leavenworth KiDS YouTube channel. We want to empower you to be the spiritual leaders for your kiddos. Don't forget to follow and like our Facebook page WestsideLeavenworth.Kids for daily Parent Cues and a ton of fun things to do with your kiddos.

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March Theme

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March 7, 2021- Week 1

Preschool

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This Week's Bible Story:

When you love like Jesus, you will be a light.

Light of the World • Matthew 5:14-16

Memory Verse:

“Love each other as I have loved you.” John 15:12, NIV

Key Question:

Who can love like Jesus?

Bottom Line:

I can love like Jesus!

Basic Truth:

Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

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Grade School

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This Week’s Bible Story:

Wait for It (Simeon Waits for the Messiah) • Luke 2:25-35

This Week's Bottom Line:

When you have to wait, remember God is with you.

Monthly Memory Verse:

Wait for the Lord. Be strong and don’t lose hope. Wait for the Lord.
Psalm 27:14 (NIrV)

Monthly Life App:

Patience—Waiting until later for what you want now

Basic Truth:

I can trust God no matter what

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For help, more activities, or prayer request please contact us at: 

Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056

Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4058

Easter Services At Westside

We are excited to celebrate Easter together with you! 

Good Friday Prayer Experience (April 2) 

5:00-11:00pm 

Easter Sunday (April 4) 

8:15, 9:30, and 11:00am. 

Come to a service, serve at a service, and invite someone to join you for a service. 

Now is a great time to get connected to the best opportunity for you to serve.

Our Good Friday Prayer Experience will be a guided family experience that will walk you through six stations to help you sense, see, and experience a small taste of the suffering Jesus faced. 

Thank you for being on mission with us as we share Jesus, together.

KiDS@Home for February 28

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Hey Westside KiDS parents,

Can you believe it?! This month is almost over! We are wrapping up this month's themes and gearing up for March. This week the Grade Schoolers will be learning that we should be kind to people who are different from us. Our Early Childhood littles will be learning that Jesus loves them no matter what.

We truly believe that the faith of the next generation is worth everything. To make this happen, we need your help!  If you are interested in serving in the KiDS Ministry, please call,  EMAIL or fill out a CONNECT CARD so we can get you plugged in. Our contact information is 

Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056

Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4058

The links below are for a full month's FREE printable activities that follow the video lessons on our Westside Leavenworth KiDS YouTube channel. We want to empower you to be the spiritual leaders for your kiddos. Don't forget to follow and like our Facebook page WestsideLeavenworth.Kids for daily Parent Cues and a ton of fun things to do with your kiddos.

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March Sneak Peek

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February 28, 2021- WEEK 4

Preschool

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This Week's Bible Story:

Jesus loves me, no matter what.

The Thankful Woman • Luke 7:36-50

Memory Verse:

"A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17, NIrV

Key Question:

Who loves you?

Bottom Line:

Jesus loves you.

Basic Truth:

Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

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Grade School

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This Week’s Bible Story:

Hey Brother (Good Samaritan) • Luke 10:25-37

This Week's Bottom Line:

Be kind to people who are different from you.

Monthly Memory Verse:

You are God’s chosen people. You are holy and dearly loved. So put on tender mercy and kindness as if they were your clothes. Don’t be proud. Be gentle and patient. Colossians 3:12 (NIrV)

Monthly Life App:

Kindness—Showing others they are valuable by how you treat them

Basic Truth:

I should treat others the way I want to be treated.

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For help, more activities, or prayer request please contact us at: 

Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056

Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4058

KiDS@Home February 21

Hey Westside KiDS parents,

Welcome to week 3! We hope you are staying safe and warm. The KiDS Team is gearing up for all sorts of fun this weekend. We are working to ensure that the Landing and Early Childhood environments are a safe, fun, and loving experience for each of your kiddos. This week the Grade Schoolers will be learning that we should be kinder than we have to be. Our Early Childhood littles will be learning that Jesus loves them and wants to help them. We truly believe that the faith of the next generation is worth everything. To make this happen, we need your help!  If you are interested in serving in the KiDS Ministry, please call,  EMAIL or fill out a CONNECT CARD so we can get you plugged in. Our contact information is 

Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056

Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4058

The links below are for a full month's FREE printable activities that follow the video lessons on our Westside Leavenworth KiDS YouTube channel. We want to empower you to be the spiritual leaders for your kiddos. Don't forget to follow and like our Facebook page WestsideLeavenworth.Kids for daily Parent Cues and a ton of fun things to do with your kiddos.

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Preschool

CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE ACTIVITY

This Week's Bible Story:

Jesus loves me and wants to help me.

The Centurion • Matthew 8:5-13

Memory Verse:

“A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17, NIrV

Key Question:

Who loves you?

Bottom Line:

Jesus loves me.

Basic Truth:

Jesus wants to be my friend forever

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Grade School

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This Week’s Bible Story:

One More Time (Go the Extra Mile) • Matthew 5:41

This Week's Bottom Line:

Be kinder than you have to be.

Monthly Memory Verse:

You are God’s chosen people. You are holy and dearly loved. So put on tender mercy and kindness as if they were your clothes. Don’t be proud. Be gentle and patient. Colossians 3:12 (NIrV)

Monthly Life App:

Kindness—Showing others they are valuable by how you treat them

Basic Truth:

I should treat others the way I want to be treated.

Listening Plan Begins Tomorrow

Join us in this 40 Day Journey

KidS@Home for February 14

Hey Westside KiDS parents,

Happy Valentines Day! We truly enjoyed seeing all of your kiddos smiling faces last week at our grand reopening. We are excited to see what the rest of this month will bring. We are working to ensure that the Landing and Early Childhood environments are a safe, fun, and loving experience for each of your kiddos. This week the Grade Schoolers will be learning about the importance of being kind to their friends and family. Our Early Childhood littles will be learning that Jesus loves them and wants to spend time with them. We truly believe that the faith of the next generation is worth everything. To make this happen, we need your help!  If you are interested in serving in the KiDS Ministry, please call,  EMAIL or fill out a CONNECT CARD so we can get you plugged in. Our contact information is 

Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056

Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4058

The links below are for a full month's FREE printable activities that follow the video lessons on our Westside Leavenworth KiDS YouTube channel. We want to empower you to be the spiritual leaders for your kiddos. Don't forget to follow and like our Facebook page WestsideLeavenworth.Kids for daily Parent Cues and a ton of fun things to do with your kiddos.

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Preschool

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Today's Bible Story

Jesus loves me and wants to spend time with me. MARY AND MARTHA

LUKE 10:38-42

Memory Verse:

“A friend loves at all times.”

PROVERBS 17:17, NIRV

Key Questions:

Who loves you?

Bottom Line

Jesus loves me.

Basic Truth

Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

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Grade School
CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE ACTIVITY

Bottom Line:

Be kind to your family and friends.

Today’s Bible Story:

Family Ties (Ruth and Boaz) • Ruth

Monthly Memory Verse:

You are God’s chosen people. You are holy and dearly loved. So put on tender mercy and kindness as if they were your clothes. Don’t be proud. Be gentle and patient. Colossians 3:12 (NIrV)

Monthly Life App:

Kindness—Showing others they are valuable by how you treat them

Basic Truth:

I should treat others the way I want to be treated.

Let us Know! + KiDS Restart on Sunday

We know that many in our church family are still suffering the consequences of COVID-19's impact in their family and their finances. We want to continue to come alongside you and support you. Will you please take 5 minutes to take a survey to help us know how we can best serve and support you?

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This week our Middle and High school service restarted and this Sunday will be full of energy as we restart our KiDS ministry.

Will you say "yes" to our KiDS and teens by serving in one of these two environments. We will equip you with everything you need so that all you need to do is just "show up." Let us know you are ready to invest in this next generation by filling out the form below.

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Our leadership is praying for you and your families. We are praying that your hope is anchored in Jesus, that your hearts are encouraged, and that God continues to move in you and through you as you live on mission, loving jesus, becoming like Jesus, and sharing Jesus. Thank you for being on mission, together with us.

Kasey Robinson
Lead Pastor, Westside Leavenworth

KiDS@Home for January 31

Hey Westside KiDS parents,

Welcome to week 5 of Out of This World and Rules For Life! We pray that this week's activities provide your family with a chance to bring the KiDS Ministry into your home.  We are so excited to see what God has planned for Westside KiDS this year. As we enter into this coming year, please know that we are continually praying for your family.  We are gearing up for our grand re-opening on February 7th, but we need your help. If you are interested in serving in the KiDS Ministry, please call,  EMAIL or fill out a CONNECT CARD so we can get you plugged in. Our contact information is 

Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056

Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4058

The links below are FREE printable activities that follow the video lessons   on our Westside Leavenworth KiDS YouTube channel. We want to empower you to be the spiritual leaders for your kiddos. Don't forget to follow and like our Facebook page WestsideLeavenworth.Kids for daily Parent Cues and a ton of fun things to do with your kiddos.

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PRESCHOOL

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VERSE BLAST-OFF

What You Need:
“Blast-Off” Activity Page, cardstock, and scissors

WHAT YOU DO:

During the Activity:
Give your child a rocket. Say the memory verse and then encourage your child to hold their rocket and blast off (run) around the room. Repeat several times.

WHAT YOU SAY:

Before the Activity:
"Let’s say our memory verse together and BLAST OFF!”

During the Activity:
“Hold your rockets tight, and after we say our memory verse, we can blast off around the room! Are you ready?” (Pause and do the activity.)

After the Activity:
“AMAZING! Rockets are amazing, and so is JESUS! He can do amazing things! Who is amazing? Jesus is amazing!”

TODAY’S BIBLE STORY
Jesus is amazing. Healing the blind man- John 9:1-12

MEMORY VERSE
“Everyone who heard him was amazed.” Luke 2:47, NIV

KEY QUESTION & BOTTOM LINE
Who is amazing? Jesus is amazing.

BASIC TRUTH
Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

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GRADE SCHOOL

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Use Your Words Wisely

What You Need:

“Gameboard” and Wise Words” Activity Pages, Bible marked at Luke 16:10, dice, tokens

What You Do:

• Read Luke 16:10

• Talk through any possibly unfamiliar words or phrases, focusing on the meaning of the verse.

• Read through it again, encouraging your child to say it with you.

• Explain the game directions (listed below) while modeling. Once everyone understands how the game works, continue the activity as described below.

  • Take time to look through each “Wise Words” card, explaining what’s happening maybe even brainstorming ways they could be kind if it will help them later on.

• Give each group a “Gameboard,” a deck of “Wise Words” cards, a die, and one token for each kid.

• Direct your child to place their token at START and set the “Wise Words” cards face down.

• Take turns rolling the die and moving the appropriate number of spaces. If someone lands on a heart, they draw a card from the “Wise Words” stack, look at it, and tell something kind they could say to the person in the scenario.

  • Be ready to re-explain the scenario and ask leading questions.

• Play continues until everyone reaches FINISH.

NOTE: If a team uses all of its “Wise Words” cards before each player reaches FINISH, have them shuffle the cards and use them again.

What You Say:

“Our verse tells us that when we can be trusted with something little, then we can also be trusted with something large. One small way that we can show responsibility is by using our words wisely. What are some words that are wise to use? (Thank you, I love you, please, great job, are you okay) Great ideas! Every day we can choose the words we say. God wants us to choose words that will build up and help the people around us. So remember to [Bottom Line] use your words wisely.”

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For help, more activities, or prayer request please contact us at: 

Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056

Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4058

KiDS@home for January 24

Welcome to week 4 of Out of This World and Rules For Life! We pray that this week's activities provide your family with a chance to bring the KiDS Ministry into your home.  We are so excited to see what God has planned for Westside KiDS this year. As we enter into this coming year, please know that we are continually praying for your family.  We are gearing up for our grand re-opening on February 7th, but we need your help. If you are interested in serving in the KiDS Ministry, please call,  EMAIL or fill out a CONNECT CARD so we can get you plugged in. Our contact information is:

Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056

Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4058

The links below are FREE printable activities that follow the video lessons below or on our Westside Leavenworth KiDS YouTube channel. We want to empower you to be the spiritual leaders for your kiddos. Don't forget to follow and like our Facebook page WestsideLeavenworth.Kids for daily Parent Cues and a ton of fun things to do with your kiddos.

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Pre-School Videos

MEMORY VERSE PUZZLE

WHAT YOU NEED:

“Memory Verse Puzzle” Activity Page and scissors.

WHAT YOU DO:

BEFORE THE ACTIVITY:

Copy “Memory Verse Puzzle” Activity Page and cut apart..

DURING THE ACTIVITY:

Demonstrate how to put them together to create a fish. Point to one of the puzzles as you repeat the verse together.

WHAT YOU SAY:

BEFORE THE ACTIVITY:

“Come sit at the table. I have a fun puzzle to put together today! It has a special message: our memory verse for this month. I’ll give you one BIG hint. As you put it together, it makes a fish!

DURING THE ACTIVITY:

“Our puzzle says, ‘Everyone who heard him was amazed,’ Luke 2:47. Let’s say it again. ‘Everyone who heard him was amazed,’ Luke 2:47. Great job!”

AFTER THE ACTIVITY:

“Everyone who heard Jesus’ teaching was amazed. Everyone who saw Him send Peter out to catch all of those fish was amazed! Jesus is out-of-this-world amazing. Who is amazing? Jesus is amazing.”

BIBLE STORY :

Jesus’ miracles are amazing.
Catching Fish Luke 5:1-10

MEMORY VERSE :

“Everyone who heard him was amazed.” Luke 2:47, NIV

BASIC TRUTH :

Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

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Grade School

Verses to Take with You

What You Need:

Bibles, ketchup, baking soda, tray, spoon, foam cup or container

What You Do:

• Read Luke 16:10a.

• Ask:

  • What are some small responsibilities you are trusted with?

  • What does being responsible in little ways show others?

  • Give an example of a way you or someone you know was trusted with a small responsibility that grew into a bigger, more important one because you did well with it.

• Point out that Luke 16:10 shows us that responsibility is related to trust. When we show we are responsible or trustworthy, we can be trusted with more.

• Follow the steps below to create a Ketchup Volcano.

  1. Fill an 8-ounce cup or container about half full with ketchup.

  2. Read the first half of Luke 16:10a. (“Suppose you can be trusted with something very little.”)

  3. Suggest that the ketchup represents our life.

  4. Read the rest of Luke 16:10a. (“Then you can also be trusted with something very large.)

  5. Stir 1-2 tablespoons of baking soda into the ketchup.

  6. Suggest that the baking soda represents the way God can use even the smallest gift in us to do great things.

Note: The baking soda will immediately begin to react with the vinegar in the ketchup by foaming and overflowing the container. It’s not at all explosive or fast, but it can be messy,’ so be sure to work on a washable surface.

• Discuss the reactions to the experiment.

  • What did we need to do in order for the ketchup to “grow” into something bigger?

  • What do we need to do in order for God to use the gifts He has given us?

  • How can you go about discovering your gifts and strengths?

• Based on what you know about your few, suggest some ways your child can develop talents and use what they have been given for God.

• Remind your child that if they can be trusted with what’s expected of them this week, even if it’s a small task and it seems unimportant, they might find their responsibilities growing into bigger, more exciting ways to use what they’ve been given by God for His purposes.

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For help, more activities, or prayer request please contact us at: 

Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056

Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4058

KiDS @home for January 17

Hey Westside KiDS parents,

Welcome to week 3 of Out of This World and Rules For Life! We pray that this week's activities provide your family with a chance to bring the KiDS Ministry into your home.  We are so excited to see what God has planned for Westside KiDS this year. As we enter into this coming year, please know that we are continually praying for your family.  We are gearing up for our grand re-opening on February 7th, but we need your help. If you are interested in serving in the KiDS Ministry, please call,  EMAIL or fill out a CONNECT CARD so we can get you plugged in. Our contact information is 

Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056

Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4058

The links below are FREE printable activities that follow the video lessons below or on our Westside Leavenworth KiDS YouTube channel. We want to empower you to be the spiritual leaders for your kiddos. Don't forget to follow and like our Facebook page WestsideLeavenworth.Kids for daily Parent Cues and a ton of fun things to do with your kiddos.

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Early Childhood

Preschool

CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE ACTIVITY

ALL IN THE BOAT

WHAT YOU NEED: “All in the Boat” Activity Page, scissors, large craft sticks, crayons, double-stick tape or glue

WHAT YOU DO:

BEFORE THE ACTIVITY:

Copy “All in the Boat” and cut out. Have your child color the boat and the disciples. Tape or glue the boat cutout to the craft stick and show your child how to move the boat back and forth.

WHAT YOU SAY:

BEFORE THE ACTIVITY:

“Today in our story, Jesus and the disciples were on a boat when a big storm came. Let’s make a boat craft to help us remember the story.”

DURING THE ACTIVITY:

“Color your boat and the disciples. (Pause.) Now tape the boat to your craft stick. (Pause.) Pretend to move the craft stick into the waves and move it around like this. (Demonstrate.) Keep it moving. When the disciples were out in the boat during the storm, they were scared. They asked Jesus to help. He stood up and told the storm to stop, and it did. Stop your boat. (Pause.) Jesus had the power to stop a storm.”

AFTER THE ACTIVITY:

“Jesus is God’s Son, and He is out-of-this-world amazing. Only Jesus could stop a storm.
"Who is amazing? Jesus is amazing."

Memory Verse:

Luke 2:47
“Everyone who heard Him was Amazed”.

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Grade School

Grade School

CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE ACTIVITY

Game of Life

What You Need: “Game of Life” Activity Pages, markers, glue sticks, plastic sandwich bags, and scissors

What You Do:

• Print out “Game of Life” gameboard and blue squares.

• Encourage your child to choose four blue squares to fill their blue spaces on their gameboard. They cut those squares out and glue them to the blue spaces on the gameboard.

• Instruct your child to write down ways they can work hard this week in the green squares on their gameboard. Give them examples of places where they can work hard (the park, home, school, neighborhood, at a friend’s house).

• Instruct them to leave the orange spaces with a kind action they can do for some else.

• Once your child has completed their gameboards, hand out a numbered squares page.

Instruct them to cut out the numbers and place them in a plastic sandwich bag.

• Explain that every day they can pull out a number and move that many places on their gameboard. Whatever space they land on is their “work hard” challenge for that day!

• Let your child practice pulling out a number to see where they land.

• Engage your child in a conversation about a way they can work hard based on the gameboard space they landed on.

What You Say:

“These are probably the coolest looking gameboards I’ve ever seen! As our amazing game shows, there are so many different ways to [Bottom Line]work hard and use what God has given us. God didn’t make us to stand still in the game of life. He created us strong, unique, and full of passion to do big things in this world! Let’s go out and [Bottom Line] work hard this week!”

For help, more activities, or prayer request please contact us at: 

Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056

Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4058

KiDS & Teens Services Restart + ONE

Our KiDS & Teen Services restart the week of February 1.

We want to partner with you so your KiDS and Teens have a strong faith when they are older. So, make sure your teens are here on Wednesdays and that your whole family is here on Sundays.

Middle & High School Services: Feb 3 at 6:30pm

KiDS Services: Feb 7 at 9:30 and 11:00am.

ONE Begins on February 14

We believe the gospel is the power of God to save and transform all who know it and trust in it and we need to share it.

You can turn your home into a hub for discipleship in mission by participating in one or all of these ways:

1. Who's your one?
2. Join us in a 40 day Bible.is Listening Plan at https://bible.is (Book of Mark).
3. Host or join your family and friends for a watch party to watch the Gospel of Mark over 6 weeks.
4. Gather with us every Sunday online or onsite.

An End of Year Message for You + New Year Opportunities

Don't say "good riddance" to 2020 without reflecting on how God's grace made you stronger through it. Because, God did get you through all the pain and trouble you may have faced. 

As we turn the page and move into 2021, we want to rally around you and your family. Here are some ways we want to equip you to turn your home into a hub for discipleship and mission.

Bible Reading Plans

Join Pastor Kasey in a One Year Bible reading plan or choose a plan that fits your needs. Regularly reading your Bible is a spiritual habit that can transform your life.

 Join the Alpha Marriage Course

We want to equip you to have a stronger marriage in 2021. Our Alpha Marriage Course will give you the biblical tools to build your faith so your marriage is stronger together. Sign up for this Zoom gathering that begins on January 7.

Host a One KC Watch Party

In February, we will begin a new series called "ONE KC" with 300 hundred churches in the Kansas City metro. Will you host a "Watch Party" as we watch the Gospel of Mark on video? You can invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join you in your home to watch this amazing video of the book of Mark over 6 weeks. We are praying that 3000 people come to know Jesus through this all city initiative and you can play a big part by hosting a watch party.

 On Mission Together

I am so grateful to be on mission together with you loving Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and sharing Jesus. I can't wait to see how God changes you, your marriage, your family, and your neighborhood this year.

Happy New Year!

Kasey Robinson
Lead Pastor, Westside Leavenworth

KiDS @home for December 20

Hey Westside KiDS parents,

Merry Christmas and welcome to week 3 of the Christmas story! We also excited to tell you that we will also have

Christmas Eve content heading your way later this week. The KiDS ministry team wants you to know that we miss each of your children and are praying for your families. We know that this time of year can be very busy. With all of the excitement and craziness of the holidays, we pray the KiDS@Home videos and activities provide a tool to help your family stop and reflect on what

Christmas is truly about. The links below are FREE printable activities that follow the video lessons that can be found on our Westside Leavenworth KiDS YouTube channel. We want to empower you to be the spiritual leaders for your kiddos. Don't forget to follow and like our Facebook page WestsideLeavenworth.Kids for daily Parent Cues and a ton of fun things to do with your kiddos during this holiday season.

DECEMBER 20, 2020- WEEK 3

Preschool:

PIECES OF CHRISTMAS  

WHAT YOU NEED: Bible, “Story Puzzle” Activity Page, and scissors.

Click here to print Story Puzzle

DURING THE ACTIVITY: Review the Bible story as you lead your child in completing their story puzzles.

WHAT YOU SAY: 

BEFORE THE ACTIVITY:   I loved today’s Bible story (hold up Bible), and I have such a fun way for us to talk about it! First, I need to give each of you a baggie.”

DURING THE ACTIVITY: “Okay, there are four puzzle pieces, let’ put them together. Take them out and put your puzzle together. Let me know what you see when you’re done. (Go to each child and assist where needed.) What picture
do you see? (Pause.) Yes! The shepherds from our Bible story. What are the shepherds taking care of in the field? (Pause.) Yes, those are sheep. And what do sheep say? (Pause.) Baa-baa-baa! Who is talking to the shepherds? (Pause.) Right again! An angel. The angel came to tell the shepherds some very good news.

“Who remembers what the good news was? (Pause.) You are so smart! Yes, the angel told the shepherds that a very special baby had been born. What is that special baby’s name? (Pause.) JESUS! And why is Jesus special? Jesus is God’s Son! He sure is! The angel told the shepherds to go see the special baby, so they did! They were so excited about seeing Jesus, God’s Son, that they told everyone the good news that He was born!”

AFTER THE ACTIVITY: “You can use your puzzle to tell everyone the good news, just like the shepherds did. Jesus, God’s son, was born! Why is Jesus special? Jesus is God’s Son!”

Christmas is celebrating Jesus, God's greatest gift.

Grade School:
Ornament Art

Click here to print Ornament Art

What You Need: “Stained Glass Ornament” Activity Page, markers, crayons, or watercolor paints, paintbrushes or cotton swabs, cups, water, hole punch, string or yarn, paper towels.

What You Do:

• Punch a hole at the top of each ornament.

• Hand your child a “Stained Glass Ornament,” watercolor paint, a cup with water, a paintbrush, and a piece of string.

• Show the kid how to use the string to create a loop at the top of the ornament.

• Once your kid's ornament has a loop to hang from, instruct your kid to paint their ornament to make it look like a stained glass window ornament.

What You Say:
“Wow! Your ornaments look beautiful! Who do you see in the ornament? What was their part in the Christmas story? What’s your favorite part of the Christmas story?

“At Christmas, we celebrate that God showed you how much He loves you by sending Jesus to rescue you. If you look closely at the ornament, you will find a heart. That’s to remind you that Jesus is the ultimate example of God’s love for you. God loves you so much that He gave His only Son to save you. Take this ornament home and hang it on your tree or place it in your room to remind you that [Bottom Line] God loved us so much that He gave us a Savior.

“On Christmas day when you open gifts, remember to take time to think about how much God loves you. Celebrate the greatest gift you have ever been given—Jesus.”

For help, more activities, or prayer request please contact us at: 

Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056

Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4058

KiDS @home December 13

Hey Westside KiDS parents,

Merry Christmas and welcome to week 2 of the Christmas story! The KiDS ministry team wants you to know that we miss each of your children and are praying for your families. We know that this time of year can be very busy. With all of the excitement and craziness of the holidays, we pray the KiDS@Home videos and activities provide a tool to help your family stop and reflect on what Christmas is truly about. The links below are FREE printable activities that follow the video lessons that can be found on our Westside Leavenworth KiDS YouTube channel. We want to empower you to be the spiritual leaders for your kiddos. Don't forget to follow and like our Facebook page WestsideLeavenworth.Kids for daily Parent Cues and a ton of fun things to do with your kiddos during this holiday season.

DECEMBER 13, 2020- WEEK 2

Preschool:
WHISPER IT VERSE

WHAT YOU NEED: “Baby Jesus in the Manger” Activity

CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLES

DURING THE ACTIVITY:
Review this month’s memory verse and motions below with the child. Then,
encourage your child to tiptoe along the line to the picture, whisper the verse
to baby Jesus, then return.

WHAT YOU SAY:

BEFORE THE ACTIVITY: “Who do you see in this picture? (Pause.) Baby
Jesus! Do you think the baby is sleeping?”

DURING THE ACTIVITY:
“Let’s say our verse together. Do you remember it
from last week?
“‘God (point up)
loved the world so much (hug yourself)
that he gave (hands out with palms up)
his only Son,’ (rock arms like a baby)
John 3:16. (Open hands like a book.)

“Great job! Now, let’s take turns. I want you to tiptoe and
whisper this verse to baby Jesus like this. (Demonstrate.) Remember, babies
sleep a lot, so let’s make sure we whisper. Don’t worry, every friend will have a
turn.”

AFTER THE ACTIVITY:
“God loved the world so much that He gave us Jesus!
What a wonderful and special gift God gave to ALL of us. Tell me, why is Jesus
special? Jesus is God’s Son.”

Christmas is celebrating Jesus, God's greatest gift.

Grade School:
Angel, Bow, Tree

What You Need: “Angel” Activity Page, “Bow” Activity Page, “Tree” Activity Page, “Questions and Answers” Activity Page, “Questions Cards” Activity Page -

CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLES

What You Do:

• Give your child one “angel” card, one “bow” card, and one “tree” card and allow them to decorate

• Make sure you keep the “Questions and Answers” Activity Page.

• Tell kids that you will read a question that has three possible answers.

  • An angel, a bow, or a tree marks each answer.

  • Read a question and the three possible answers out loud, and then hold up the corresponding “Questions Card” to help kids remember which answer goes with which symbol.

  • Direct your child to hold up the card (angel, bow, or tree) that is associated with their answer.

What You Say:

“Mary was an ordinary person—like you and me. She was going to get married to Joseph and live a normal life. But then the mighty angel Gabriel showed up with something incredible to announce! How did Mary feel when Gabriel showed up? (She was very upset.) How do think she felt when he told her that she would be the mother of the Savior of the world who everyone had been waiting for? I bet she felt excited and overwhelmed. I would have felt all kinds of feelings, too!

“In spite of feeling all those emotions, Mary realized that God had a perfect plan for her life. It would look very different then she had ever imagined. But God had chosen her to be Jesus’ mom! God had chosen her to raise the Savior who would save His people from their sins. Wow! Mary probably felt a lot of things, but one of the emotions Mary felt was joy! She was so joyful that she burst into a song of thanks to God!

“Did you know God has a perfect plan for your life, too? He does! It’s a really, really good one. Even when unexpected things happen in your life, you can find joy in knowing that God is with you and He is always working toward the good plan He has for you. [Bottom Line] You can have joy because God has a plan for you.”

For help, more activities, or prayer request please contact us at: 

Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056

Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4058

KiDS @home for November 29

We are so excited to be able to provide them with a KiDS@Home experience. Each week we will provide you with links for FREE printable activities that reinforce the video lessons found on the Westside Leavenworth KiDS Youtube page. We want to empower you to be the spiritual leaders for your kiddos. Follow and like our Facebook page WestsideLeavenworth.Kids for daily Parent Cues and a ton of fun things to do with your kiddos.

Like and Follow at:
https://www.facebook.com/WestsideLeavenworth.Kids

Subscribe at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yZtwASQx1ViOquVijYjEg

Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056 

Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D-913-890-4058 

THIS WEEK:

Preschool Activities

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5iue6lo31arra0a/03_2011_FL35_SG_AP_W5.pdf?dl=0

Thank-You-God Line Tangle:

What You Need: "Good Things Line Tangle" activity page, crayons

What You Do: 
During the Activity: Encourage the children to use their crayons to trace each line from the center of the page to the picture of the thing God made.
 
What You Say:
Before the Activity: “Friends, do you see these crazy lines on the page? Each line leads to a picture of something God made. Let’s find the start of each line in the center and trace that line all the way to its picture!”
 
After the Activity: “You did it! You found all the pictures. What do you see? (Pause.) Yes! God made all these good, good things. But that’s no surprise! God makes good things because [Bottom Line] God is good. Who is good? [Bottom Line] God is good.”

GRADE SCHOOL

Gratitude Gazette:

What You Need:Paper or spiral notebook, stapler and staples or a folder, markers, and stickers

What You Do:
Guide your kid to make a "Gratitude Journal."

• Have your kid gets eight pieces of paper that they stack together then you staple a few times down the left side to make a small booklet.

• Let the kids decorate the cover of their journal with markers and stickers.

What to Say:

“To get in the habit of being grateful, you have to practice gratitude every day. During this next week, end each day by writing three things in your “Gratitude Journal” that you are grateful for. Maybe you had a delicious dinner or your friend said something encouraging to you. Maybe you scored your personal best in a video game or in your basketball game.[Make it Personal] (Share three things that you are grateful for today.)

“Practice gratitude every day and eventually, you won’t even have to think about it. You will just start noticing things you are grateful for because you developed a good habit—the habit of being grateful.”

No Student Ministry Tonight (Happy Thanksgiving)

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Middle & High School Students. Just a reminder that we won’t have services tonight. Enjoy your Thanksgiving with family!