Posts with the category “kids-families”
VBS is Coming!
June 8th, 2023
By Stacy KutzFamilies and Youth Director What is your VBS story? As I am planning Vacation Bible School, I find myself reflecting back over my personal history with VBS. I remember days filled with s... Read More
Creating Spaces Where Generations Collide
April 27th, 2023
By Stacy KutzFamilies and Youth Director I was thrilled when Pastor Laurie asked me to lead a discussion last Sunday during the middle hour about West Side’s desire to be an intergenerational church. ... Read More
Meet Erika - Our Children's Assistant!
March 29th, 2023
Hi, I’m Erika and you will normally see me somewhere with the kids on Sunday mornings!I grew up attending West Side, participating in Sunday school and VBS. And I went to school in the Arbor Heights/ ... Read More
Halloween 2020 and COVID-19: What is changing this year?
September 29th, 2020
In a year that's been plenty scary, this much is clear: Pandemic Halloween will be different than regular Halloween. Many traditional ways of celebrating are now considerably more frightful than usual... Read More
Using Table Conversations to Disciple your Children
September 29th, 2020
Recently I came across an article about the value of having family table conversations. It reminded me about a talk given by Freda Ricord at one of my first MOPS meetings. She encouraged MOPS moms (an... Read More
Address Rebellion with Love
September 3rd, 2020
(From www.group.com; Parenting Christian Kids Newsletter) After a summer of “freedom” and relaxed rules, September’s return to school and schedules often poses a challenge for children. On top of that... Read More
God Cares for Me
July 29th, 2020
As parents of young children, most of you have a plethora of things to worry about—from milestones to worries of the future. However, 1 Peter 5:7 tells us to "give all your worries and cares to God, f... Read More
What Can I do?
July 2nd, 2020
We are grieved. As a ministry and as parents, we grieve the painful consequences of prolonged racial division and inequality in our country. We recognize that all parents are created uniquely by God, ... Read More
Who is my Neighbor?
July 2nd, 2020
In Luke 10:25, a legal expert asks Jesus about the path to eternal life. Jesus tells him to follow the two greatest commandments—love God and love your neighbors. Yet the man presses for more detail, ... Read More
When Summer Feels Like Every Other Day
July 2nd, 2020
I was looking through picture albums over the past few weeks. Joshua and Jess are expecting and I’m going to be a Nana (or Mimi? feel free to vote) in a little over a month! Anyway, we were planning a... Read More
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Parenting for the Long Run - or Swim?!!Word – Humility – Worship… Remember?Morning Devotion for March 13Come to the QuietMonday, The Third Week of LentMorning Devotion for March 17Morning Devotion for March 18Sure ConfidenceMorning Devotion - March 19Compline at St Mark’sJoy, The Fourth Week of LentJoy & GratitudeJoy & DragonsJoy & ForgivenessJoy & ConnectionsJoy & MusicWatch and Pray, The fifth Week of LentDevotions for March 31
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Video Devotional for April 1Walk & PrayDevotion for April 3Devotion for April 4Holy Week DevotionsVideo Devotion from Pastor LaurieFor such a time as this... Mask MakingFood Drive - White Center Food BankDevotion - April 20Devotion - April 21Masks, Part 2Devotion, April 22 - Knowledge and LoveDevotion - April 23Devotion - April 24Devotion - April 27Devotion - April 28Devotion - April 29Devotion - April 30