Director of Children's Ministry: Audrey Snyder
Children's Ministry Administrator: Colleen Jacoby
2026 vacation bible school
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5TH GRADE NEWS
We have some fun opportunities for our 5th Graders to help prepare them as they transition to Youth Group in May. On each 1st Sunday of the month, the 5th Graders will be picked up in their Sunday School classroom at 9:40 by Youth Staff to join in on youth group activities in the Fellowship Hall.
LIBRARY SPOTLIGHT: romans 8
by Sarah Shrader
As we’ve started our journey through Romans 8, I have often thought about the scene in Pilgrim’s Progress where Christian meets Apollyon. When Apollyon attempts to discourage him by listing some of his unfaithful acts along his pilgrimage, Christian responds, “All this is true, and much more which you have left out! But the King whom I serve and honor is merciful and ready to forgive.” And when Christian is finally victorious, he quotes Romans 8, saying “In all these things, we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us!”
This month I’d like to share a few helpful resources as you and your family meditate on Romans 8:
There are a handful of books that I find myself returning to, and How the Gospel Brings Us All the Way Home is at the top of that list. Derek Thomas moves systematically through Romans 8, which he aptly calls “the best chapter in the Bible”. In each chapter, he seamlessly blends theology with application and provides vivid illustrations to show the depth, sweetness, and security of our life in Christ.
Why do bad things happen to good people? In his book All Things for Good, Thomas Watson explores how God uses both the good and the bad in the Christian’s life to make them more Christlike. Watson provides encouragement to the reader in how to understand the various hardships of the Christian life, and challenges them to consider what it looks like to love God. If you’re intimidated to read a Puritan author, I highly encourage you to give this little book a try. Watson is very accessible, and he has a very pastoral heart to his writing, weaving in and explaining scripture in a way that can “make your heart burn” like the men in Luke 24.
If your family is looking for an engaging way to study Romans together, consider The Sword by Marty Machowski. Part fiction and part Bible study, this book is fantastic. It starts with a story of two children who discover an artifact and journal from a Roman guard who met Paul and had the gospel preached to him. The children have to work through the journal (and learn about the book of Romans) to solve a mystery. This would be a perfect book for families to work through together, or for upper elementary school children to work through on their own.
You can find all of these books and a few more on display in the library. Next month, in honor of Mother’s Day, I’ll share a few resources about mothers and motherhood.
Tolle Lege!
Sarah
children's worship
During 10:30 AM Worship Service (dismissed to room 121 before the sermon)
4 Year Olds-2nd Graders
What is children's worship? Our desire is for our Covenant Children to become lifelong worshippers of the ONE TRUE KING. In Children's Worship, we aim to teach who we worship, why we worship, and how to worship.
What curriculum do we use? This Fall we will be using a curriculum called Kids Core: A Life of Worship, which uses hymns, spiritual songs, and the scripture behind them to teach about worship. The three songs we will focus on before Christmas are:
- Holy, Holy, Holy
- Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
- Joy to the World
Why don't we meet on the 1st Sunday of the month? We believe it is important for families to worship together. Our covenant children are a part of the body of Christ and we want them to feel welcome and participate in our worship services. We urge you to prioritize this time together. Please feel free to reach out if you want suggestions for how to make this a sweet time of worship together. Contact: Audrey
Wednesday Nights
Club 4/5
6-7:30 PM / Drop off in Room 25
Our 4th & 5th graders will gather for a special time of fellowship, games, and diving deep into the Word together.
Sensory Room open
Room 119 (upstairs) / Sundays, 9 AM - 12 PM
WEPC members, attenders, and visitors are encouraged to use this safe and welcoming space for children with special needs. Our hope is that this room will be a tool for families and CM volunteers to use to further the Gospel in the hearts of our covenant children.
Sunday School Curriculum
Teachers/Assistants:
Click button below to see the current K-5 curriculum.
Children's Ministry Curriculum
Click the button below to access the Preschool Quest Resources.
Infant Nursery and Nursing Mothers' Room
We are so thankful for the growing number of babies in our congregation. Our Infant Nursery is open and will be staffed on Sunday mornings. There are a number of swings, bouncers, cribs, and toys to keep your baby happy during services.
We also have a Nursing Mothers' Room available for use at all times. It is next to the infant nursery, behind the nursery counter. Mothers, feel free to use this room. There are a number of gliders, a changing pad, and pack 'n plays, and you can listen in to the service while in there.
volunteers
Click on the button below to find out when you serve in Sunday School, Children's Worship, and Nursery.
Children's Ministry VOLUNTEER Schedule/Contacts
Click on the button below to complete our Volunteer Application if you are interested in serving in this ministry.
Children's Ministry Volunteer Application
Click on the button below to read our Safety Policy.
WEPC Safety and Abuse Prevention Policy
Ministry age groups
Our nursery offers newborns to three years old safe, nurturing care during Sunday morning services.
Preschoolers through Grade School
Children ages 4-10 have many chances to grow in the Gospel:
- Preschool Quest offers four- and five-year-olds music, crafts, creative storytelling, and much more during Sunday services.
- Sunday School classes are offered every Sunday morning to teach children the content of our faith.
- During the school year, Wednesday evenings are time of fun and discipleship in small groups at Kids Club and 4.5 Connect (for 4th and 5th graders).
Resources