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.

March Sneak Peek

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February 28, 2021- WEEK 4

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Preschool

CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE ACTIVITY

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

CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE ACTIVITY

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.

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

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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

CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE ACTIVITY

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.


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

CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE ACTIVITY


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.


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Let us Know! + KiDS Restart on Sunday

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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?

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.

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.

PRESCHOOL

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.

GRADE SCHOOL

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.”


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.

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.

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.

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.

Early Childhood

Preschool

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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”.

Grade School

Grade School

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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

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KiDS & Teens Services Restart + ONE

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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.”

KiDS @home for November 22

While Caroline and I will miss seeing our kiddos during Sunday morning services, 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/bhe8pqecd9t2c45/03_2011_FL35_SG_AP_W4.pdf?dl=0


BUILD A WALL: 

WHAT YOU NEED: “Wall” Activity Page and wall tape 

WHAT YOU DO: 

Place a loop of tape on the back of each of Activity Page to stick to the wall, later. 

Give each child a “Wall” page with tape on it. Challenge the children to place the pages on the wall. Help the children place the bricks on top of each other to build the wall. Continue the activity until all of the bricks are on the wall. 

WHAT YOU SAY:
“Let’s be like Nehemiah and build a wall.” 

DURING THE ACTIVITY:
(Give each child an Activity Page.) “These will be our bricks. (Point.) Place them on the wall on top of each other, and we can build a wall.” (Do activity.) 

WHEN FINISHED:
“WOW! Nice wall! It looks like the one Nehemiah built in our Bible story today! God gives us people who help us! We can thank God for people who help us. Who is good? God is good!”

THANK YOU:

WHAT YOU NEED: 

Copy “Parent Note Thanks” on cardstock and cut apart, one per child. Cut blank cardstock in half and fold to make a card, one per child.

WHAT TO DO:
Have each kid decorate a card. 

WHAT YOU SAY: 

BEFORE THE ACTIVITY: “In our story today, we heard how God gave Nehemiah people who helped him rebuild a wall. God gives us people who help us, too.” 

DURING THE ACTIVITY: “Let’s think about people in our community who
help us. (Pause.) Do you have a mail person who brings you mail and packages? (Pause.) What about a police officer? Do you have one who helps in your neighborhood by keeping you safe or directing traffic? (Pause.) Who else helps us in our neighborhood? (Pause.) Do you have a neighbor who helps you? (Pause.) God gives us all sorts of people who help us. Let’s make a card to thank a special helper in your neighborhood. You can use markers, crayons, and stickers. (Pause.) Don’t forget to write your name on it! (Pause.) These cards are wonderful and will definitely put a smile on their faces!” 

AFTER THE ACTIVITY: “When we have people who help, we should thank them and thank God for giving these wonderful people to us. God is good and gives us people who help. Who is good? God is good.” 


Grade School

https://www.dropbox.com/s/gp1k40gzevuqmkq/03_2011_AP_K1_W4.pdf?dl=0

WORKERS IN THE VINEYARD 

WHAT TO DO
Have your child color and cut out. Place all strips in order and staple them to create a book.

WHAT TO SAY:

“Jesus’ story made it clear: God gives freely to EVERYONE. He wants us to be thankful for what He gives us and not complain when He’s generous to someone else. 

[Make It Personal] (Tell about a time when you chose to adjust your attitude and be thankful, whether it was at school when someone got a better reward than you, when someone got a present or reward that you wanted, or when a sibling got more allowance than you did at their age. Tell how you felt and how—with God’s help—you chose to adjust your attitude and be thankful.) 

“So, rather than focusing on what you don’t have, adjust your attitude. Choose to look at what you DO have and be thankful.”

HE IS GOOD

WHAT TO DO:
Have each child color and cut out their Gratitude Grapes.

WHAT TO SAY:
“Remember that God LOVES you, and He wants what’s BEST for you. His faithful love continues forever! When you find that you are jealous about what someone else has, adjust your attitude. Think about the good things that God has given you. Let it help you be thankful. Because when you are thankful, even when something isn’t going the way you want it to, you’ll show God that you love Him and trust Him. So remember to adjust your attitude and be thankful.” 


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COVID-19 Update: 2020-11-20 | Masks and KiDS Services

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We have been prayerfully monitoring the increased impact that the coronavirus is having in our community. We will continue to respond with faith and responsibility.

Leavenworth Mask Mandate

Yesterday, the City of Leavenworth issued a mask mandate that they will enact on Saturday, November 21st through January 31st. For those of you who choose to come on campus on Sundays, please wear your mask at all times while you are in the facility.

Previously, we were able to take them off once we were seated at a safe social distance. Now, we must keep them on at all times while we are in the building.  We will have complimentary masks for you at the door, should you forget yours.

Postponing KiDS Services

We will be postponing our KiDS church services until January 31. KiDS are always welcome to join their parents in the adult services at 9:30 or 11:00am. We have weighed this decision in prayer and counsel and we believe this the best way we can be for you, our families, and for our city.

Our KiDS team has been working hard to create a KiDS @home experience for our families.

We believe that parents are the best spiritual leaders that our KiDS can have and we want to equip you to have a KiDS @home experience, beginning this Sunday.

There are three things we encourage our parents to do to prep for this Sunday:

  • Subscribe to our KiDS Youtube Channel.

  • Watch your email for resources from Lori and Caroline that will help you teach the truths within the video teachings.

  • Download the Parent Cue App. (on your app store)

Please be wise As you navigate the following weeks. If you need prayer at anytime please let us know. And As always, we will be here to pray with you on campus or online for church @home on Sundays.

We are for you and believe that your best life will be experienced as you are loving Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and sharing Jesus. And, because we are for you, we will be here for you.

We are so grateful to be on mission together with you.

Kasey Robinson
Lead Pastor, Westside Leavenworth

Happy Veteran's Day + Impact Opportunities + At the Movies!

Happy Veteran’s Day to all the men, women, and your families who have sacrificed for our freedom. Thank you!

Two ways to make an impact in our county:

Adopt-A-Child

Purchase a $25.00 gift card from Walmart and return it to us by November 22. Or purchase a gift card through us at the link below.

Thanksgiving Offering on November 29

Because of your regular generosity, we are able to give away the biggest offering of our year to community partners in our county. As you continue to regularly give, please be praying about how you can give above and beyond to support local organizations who are making a difference in our community.

“Wonder” Ends this Sunday

You don’t want to miss the ending to our series, “Wonder.” We look forward to seeing you here, or, if you need to stay safe at home, joining you for church @home.

At the Movies is Coming!

We start at the Movies on December 6. This is a great season to invite someone to join you for a service or to watch online. We will not re-broadcast these services or be able to make them available on demand. You will have to watch them live on campus or online at church @home.

Jesus often told modern stories to share a kingdom truth. We will be using popular Christmas stories to share Biblical truths. It’s a great time to invite someone to church!

A Post Election Encouragement

Don't let "what if" overwhelm "what is." 

Click the video below to watch. 

Worried about “What if?” then remember “What is true” about God.

Our current series is a great way to focus on Who God is when you get caught in a “what if” trail that leads to the land of worry.

Impacting Foster Families in Leavenworth & Atchison Counties

You can make an impact in a foster child’s life and help a foster family by taking a tag this Sunday and purchasing a $25.00 gift card. You can also purchase gift cards through us.

Become a Member and Join us On Mission

Are you interested in becoming a member of Westside and joining us on our mission of loving Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and sharing Jesus or want to know about our vision, then sign up for MissionLink this Sunday on campus or on Zoom at 3:00pm.

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KiDS @ 11:00 am Beginning on Nov 8 + Thanksgiving Offering

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KiDS Services @ 11:00am
Beginning November 8

We will have two opportunities on Sundays for you to bring your KiDS 6 weeks to 5th Grade, at 9:30am & 11:00am. Our KiDS rooms are safe and clean and your KiDS will have a fun time during either service opportunity as they learn from scripture and connect with others.

Thanksgiving Offering | November 29

Because of your faithful generosity we will be giving away 100% of our offerings on Thanksgiving weekend to organizations in our county. Please begin to pray about how God may lead you to give above and beyond in response to His goodness and provision to you.

Sept 6 services are only online

Happy Labor Day Weekend,l! 

We we exclusively be the Church @home this weekend. There will not be any services at our building. The building is closed this weekend, but we are at work loving our neighbor. In this week's teaching, you will discover how an interruption could be an occasion to bless a neighbor. 

We have several ways for us to be together. 

Join us live at 9:30 or 11:00am (stream opens 10 minutes before it starts:

  • Online Campus (follow with the notes, engage is conversation, and get live prayer)

  • Roku (Click Church @home Live Stream)

  • YouTube (engage in the comments)

  • Facebook (engage in the comments)

  • App (click live streaming)

Watch On Demand (Available on Sunday):

Make the most of this weekend by being a good neighbor. 

Have a great weekend!