Welcome to the Children’s Ministry at WTBC! We love 1st – 5th grade children! It is so great to have fabulous fun while we learn about the fabulous love of Jesus! We seek to provide quality, age-graded teaching for kids, and have a blast while doing it. Being a kid is fun, exciting, and challenging. We want to be there with kids through it all. We desire to partner with parents to help children as they begin a relationship with Jesus and as they grow in that relationship. Lisa Keeling, Associate Pastor for Children Julie Zimmerman, Children's Education Associate Kali Thorman, Children's Ministry Assistant

Schedule Sunday Mornings 8:30 & 11:00 Babies through Kindergarten can stay in their classrooms for both Sunday School and worship time. 1st - 5th Graders go to one Sunday School, joining their families for worship. Wednesday Evenings 5:15 Family Supper. Make a reservation by calling the church 281-980-4431 6:00 Preschool & Children's Choirs 6:45 Mission Friends, GAs, RAs 7:00 Child care for Adult Choir Practice Room Grid 2009-2010

Lunch with Mrs. Lisa Mrs. Lisa would love to come and have lunch with your kids at school. She will come and sit with your child at lunch and will bring him/her a treat, something like fruit snacks. Your child will have whatever he/she normally has for lunch, but will enjoy the treat from Mrs. Lisa as well. If your child would like this, please contact Mrs. Lisa. Mrs. Lisa is currently available for lunch on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please provide all school information and permissions needed for Mrs. Lisa to have lunch with your child, listed below. Child's Name Parent's Name Phone Number School Grade Lunch time Teacher's Name Special Instructions

Children's Choirs Choirs for 3 year olds through 5th grade meet during the school year on Wednesday evenings at 6pm. All groups join in the winter and spring semester Children's Choir Concert. This is a great way to start your child on the road to a lifetime of musical enjoyment and in learning about how to worship God through music.

Children's Missions Boys and Girls! Join us on Wednesday evenings beginning September 2 for our Mission Programs from 6:45pm to 7:30 Everyone is welcome! Ages 1-3 - Mission Activites Pre K - Misson Friends Kindergarten - Mission Friends 1st-5th Grade Girls - Girls in Action GA'S 1st-5th Grade Boys - Royal Ambassadors RA'S Mission stories, crafts, activities and much more

Kids News Kids News is a monthly publication of the WTBC Children's Ministry. Check it out for the latest happenings and events. These PDF files require Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded free from Adobe here. March Kids News

Special Events Easter Treasure Hunt in Children's Church Do you like to hunt for treasure? I hope so! Beginning March 7, we will have a special series in Kids Church - an Easter Treasure Hunt. Each child will have their own Treasure box and will find some extra special treasures for it! We will need lots of volunteers for March 7, 14, and 21. Super Silly Sundays Each grade will spend some fun time with Mrs. Lisa so she can get to know your kids and the kids will get to know her! The 4th & 5th grade boys are first, so get those Nerf guns ready. ( We will have extra Nerf guns available for those who may not have one.) Then, the 4th & 5th grade girls are up next with a special spa day just for them! All dates are listed below. 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM March 7- 4th & 5th grade boys - 3rd floor coffee bar March 28 - 4th & 5th grade girls - 3rd floor coffee bar April 11 - 2nd & 3rd grade boys - Gym/Great Hall April 18 - 2nd & 3rd grade girls - Gym/Great Hall April 25 - 1st grade - Gym/Great Hall

Maundy Thursday "A walk of Remembrance" for children and families Join us April 1st, before the Maundy Thursday Service, at 6:00 PM for a children's version of this special Easter experience.

"IN" the Know Discussion guides to help parents approach popular culture issues with their children. Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief is the new hit movie, based on a book series, that has captivated the attention of many children and pre-teens.  Thomas Sanders has written an excellent discussion guide based on this movie/book.  The guide helps parents talk to their children about this movie/book.  This is not a recommendation to read the books or see the movies.  Actually, it is not recommended for young children or preschoolers. However, if your older child or pre-teen is familiar with it, has read it, or has seen the move, this is a great opportunity to discuss the ideas presented in the story. Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Year At A Glance January  01/06/2010 Missions and Choirs Resume 01/10/2010 Baby Dedication February 02/21/2010 Baby Dedication 02/28/2010 Registration Begins for Summer Events March   03/21/2010 Baby Dedication  April      04/04/2010 Easter Sunday 04/04/2010 Flowering of the Cross 04/11/2010 Baby Dedication May  05/02/2010 Children’s Spring Choir Concert 05/09/2010 Baby Dedication 05/07/2010 Parent's Night Out        June     Baby Dedication   06/21-25/2010 Vacation Bible School             July     07/12-15/2010 Fine Arts Camp     07/19-22/2010 Fine Arts Camp  07/25-28/2010 Pre Teen Camp August Welcome Home September Choir and Missions begin Parent's Night Out Baby Dedication October Baby Dedication Parent's Night Out 10/23/2010 Pumpkin Patch 10/24/2010 Missions Fair 10/31/2010 Kids Karnival November Baby Dedication 11/28/2010 Living Nativity December 12/5/2010 Living Nativity TBD Children’s Christmas Choir Concert 12/10/2010 Parent's Night Out 12/12/2010 Living Nativity 12/19/2010 Living Nativity 12/24/2010 Living Nativity 12/24/2010 Baby Dedication 12/24/2010 Christmas Eve Service, Petting Zoo