kids Ministries Westgate Kids Ministry is focused on the discipleship of children, their parents, and the volunteers who serve. We want to partner with and equip parents to raise a generation of children who desire to grow with Jesus, engage in community, and reach their neighbors and the nations. Safety Safety is our priority, which means we take steps to keep your kids safe before they even get here. Our dedicated volunteers are screened and have had a background check. Security volunteers are in place to monitor our Westgate Kids entrances. We desire to provide the safest environment so that you, our parents, can have peace of mind that your kids are well cared for. Sundays 9:00am WG Kids Early Childhood WG Kids Elementary Wiggle Room 10:45am WG Kids Early Childhood WG Kids Elementary - Kids Worship Experience Wiggle Room Check-In When you arrive on Sunday morning, the Westgate Kids Check-In area is in the South Atrium near the Family Entrance. On arrival you will: Fill out a first-time guest form Be provided a name tag for each child with unique security codes Receive a matching parent security tag You will then be directed by one of our volunteers as to where to take your children for their classes. At the end of service: Make your way to our Westgate Kids entrance Show your parent security tag to the security team member Proceed to your child’s classroom and provide your parent security tag to the classroom leader Alliance Kids Discover Land Curriculum Alliance Kids Discover Land which is designed to follow a 3-year cycle and continually build into kids 6 months to 5th grade. Each lesson is designed to shape a Biblical Worldview by following a "4 Rights" framework. Additionally, each weekly Bible lesson allows students to see the thread of redemption by highlighting the Four-Fold Gospel Alliance Distinctive throughout the overview of the Bible! Early Childhood / Preschool We strive to provide a place for your little ones, birth - pre-k, to discover their loving Savior through age-appropriate Bible stories, crafts, games, and snacks. In these environments they will encounter God and His Word using hands-on activities and play-centered learning. Sarah K. Early Childhood Director sarahk@westgatechapel.org Elementary Westgate Kids has created two separate elementary classes designed to allow kids to learn about God in the way He designed them too! 9:00am – Is a small group environment, where kids have the opportunity to go deeper as they participate in worship, live Bible story teaching and small group, age-appropriate discipleship, activities, and games. 10:45am – Is a lively, fun, large group environment where all elementary kids participate in fun group games, an extended time of worship, Bible lessons, object lessons and age-appropriate discipleship activities. Your kids are welcome to come to one service or both where they will encounter that week’s lesson in two different ways. Denine S. Elementary Director denines@westgatechapel.org Mary Megan P. Kids Ministry Coordinator / Assistant marymeganp@westgatechapel.org Quizzing Quizzing is a fun and exciting family discipleship program for any student in 3rd through 12th grade. Quizzing is designed to motivate students to understand the all important truths of God’s word through cooperative competition. Leagues kick off in September. The cost is $25.00 per student which covers the cost of a quizzing folder and t-shirt. Sign Up Bethany M. JBQ edward.bethanymckinney@aol.com Kids Serve Westgate Kids Serve is a dynamic group of 4th-12th grade students, who desire to use their time and talents to glorify God by serving in our Westgate Kids Sunday morning classrooms. This program allows our older kids to be role models for the younger kids as they work in partnership with an adult class leader to create an environment where kids can grow in relationship with God as well as each other. If you're interested in applying, please click the link below to fill out the Westgate Kids Serve Team application. We would love to have you join us! Sign Up Form Wednesday Night Kids Wednesday Night Kids is a fun, exciting discipleship program for kindergarten - 5th grade students. Each Wednesday is designed to help kids grow, connect, and build an understanding of the Christian faith using the AWANA Essentials curriculum. Visitors in kindergarten through fifth grade are always welcome throughout the year. We hope your student can join us for Wednesday evenings filled with friends, Bible study, and games! 6:30-8pm September 11 through May 8 $15 per child For questions or for scholarship assistance, contact Denine at denines@westgatechapel.org Sign UpVisitor Form Leadership Team Marlena B. Kids Ministry Director marlenab@westgatechapel.org Denine S. Elementary Director denines@westgatechapel.org Mary Megan P. Kids Ministry Coordinator / Assistant marymeganp@westgatechapel.org