Christmas Schedule

Here is our Christmas Schedule for Kids Ministry...

• Sunday, December 26 we will have one service at 10:00AM and NO Sunday School classes (only nurseries)
• Sunday, January 2 we will have Family Services at 9AM and 10:45AM and NO Sunday School classes (only nurseries)

Have a WONDERFUL Christmas with family and friends! See you next year!

Winter Weather Announcement

We've decided to delay our Dress Rehearsal until 10:30am to give everyone time to shovel out the driveway and make the trek from their house to church. Nativity and Drama kids should come at 10:30am and Choir kids come at 1:00pm. We will aim for the same ending time.

Thanks!

Sara & Cindy

family services at wayzata free

Check out our article from this November's Encounter...

What is a family service?
A family service is a time when all ages meet together in the sanctuary to experience worship as a body. All ages are welcomed (infant and waddler nurseries will be provided).

How are family services different from other Sunday services?
Our team works really hard to have a little something for all ages. Child dedications are held on these Sundays (as well as on Mother's Day). There is often a kids' message, kids/youth involvement, a special kids bulletin and many other exciting service elements that we don't' want to spoil in this article ;)

How often does Wayzata Free have family services?
Family services are planned four times a year. The upcoming services are November 28, January 2, Palm Sunday and July 3.

Why are family services important?
Family services are vital in educating our younger generations about the value of a congregation and showing them what a service is like. We want our children to see their parents and grandparents worship and to have a positive experience in the sanctuary where they feel welcomed and valued.

What is the goal of a family service?
The purpose of a family service is be intentional about our goal to be a multigenerational church. Through it we seek to help everyone to take their next step in knowing and following Jesus.

Won't kids in the service be a distraction to worship?
Jesus said let the children come and this is how we feel about the potential distraction. While we strive to provide ample outlets for the energy of little ones we welcome any additional energy or squirming that may occur. Please keep in mind that worship can and should be just as meaningful to our little ones as to our oldest.

a new adventure begins

Adventure Club is a Wednesday night program geared towards Kindergarten through 5th grade students. Games, drama, dynamic worship, biblical values, service projects, relationship building, prayer and much more! These are just some of the things your child will experience at Adventure Club.

Our program is based on Luke 2:52, “Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men.” We want every kid to know and understand these three incredible important principles, taken right from Jesus’ life!

WISDOM: I need to make the wise choice
FAITH: I can trust God no matter what
FRIENDSHIP: I should treat others the way I want to be treated

Here are some things you will need to know to get started…

We meet from 6:30-8:00pm in the lower level of the church

Cost is $40 per child, $80 max per family. Any friends invited will get the first year free! You can go online to www.wayzatafree.org and register today!

As godly role models, parents of K-2nd grade kids are asked to attend with their children unless they are volunteering in another area of club.

Join us this year as our crazy cast of characters venture into the unknown and take on a space adventure. You won't want to miss it! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! We kick off Wednesday, September 15. If you have any questions, please contact our Adventure Club Director, Cindy Johnson or our Kids Pastor, Sara Galligan. We look forward to another great year of clubs!

Cindy Johnson
763.473.9463 ext.223
vagabondent@msn.com

Sara Galligan
763.473.9463 ext. 213
sara.galligan@wayzatafree.org

Looking back...

As I'm getting ready for the annual meeting tonight, I realize how blessed I am to work at Wayzata Free. I love my job and I love the community that makes up our church. Praise God for how he has taken care of us and given us wisdom through this period of economic unrest. Thank you for supporting us financially and through your prayers! Enjoy some pics from this summer and join us in thanking God for the way he has blessed us this year!

Sara

Preschool VBS

SADDLE RIDGE RANCH Our preschool VBS has begun and it's such a kick, your kids won't want to go home! It was fun to see how our preschoolers (and volunteers) embraced the cowboy theme...some kids came dressed in cowboy boots and hats! A number of our new families that came to VBC had siblings that came today, so it was fun to welcome them back. Some new and exciting features this year...BIBLE VERSE BRADY--our very own Kids Ministry celebrity shares each day's Bible verse in our opening ceremony; MOO-LAH MISSIONS PROJECT--our preschoolers will raise money to buy cows through World Vision; and an awesome WEENIE ROAST--Friday, everyone is invited to join us for a great meal right after VBS is over! We are taking some great pics and will share them on the blog soon!

See y'all tomorrow morning, bright and early!

Sara

A WEEK OF VBC

"I want to experience what it feels like to be doing exactly what God wants me to do and to feel His presence throughout this experience." These were the words I wrote down going into the week of VBC.

Our team took great efforts to break from the traditional concept of VBS and be open to a new way of reaching kids for Christ. We prayed that God would help us to seek out leaders who had a willingness to be led by the Spirit, a heart for building relationships, and a joyfulness that was evident in their personality.

We prayed that the message would be clear and relevant to the lives of the kids who came. We aksed that God would protect us from falling into the trap of "filling holes" or getting caught up in the details or challenges that would arrive. And inevitably, we did face challenges, but what an amazing experience to be in the presence of God and feel His hand guiding us throughout the week.

He orchestrated something beautiful that we got to be a part of and for that, I will be forever grateful.


Sara