Worship at Home
As our congregation worships from home over the next few weeks, families have a great opportunity to build their understanding and appreciation of worship by “bringing church” home. Every family will find their own rhythm, but it's good to have few rituals that are repeated every week.
Set up your worship space. Make a worship center if you wish. Worship centers may include a Bible, a candle, a cross, flowers or even special toy. Some will set up chairs in rows or a circle. Others will simply worship wherever they gather. Some may plan it out carefully, even printing out the order of worship from Pastor Danny and coloring sheets linked below. Others may make it up as they go. The goal is to worship God together in a way that feels appropriate and links your family worshiping in your home to the wider church family worshiping at the same time.
Obviously, these are just some ideas as we try things out together. What works best for your family? Feel free to share what you learn in the Westbury UMC Family Ministry Facebook Group or email me at katy@westburyumc.org
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD COLORING SHEETS
Virtual Sunday School & Weekly Resources
Learn and worship with Ms. Katy and friends from Westbury UMC every Sunday morning from 11AM - 11:30AM. We will follow the regular flow of Children's Church with prayer, scripture, a story and a worship practice. No supplies are needed, but you might want to light a candle as a reminder of God's presence. Email me at katy@westburyumc.org for details.
Youth Group
Our Youth Group offers students in 6th - 12th grade an opportunity to connect with friends and adult mentors for a time of games and bible study. Join us on Sunday nights at 5pm. Contact katy@westburyumc.org for details
Parents Offering Parents Support (P.O.P.S.)
P.O.P.S. is currently meeting the second Friday fo the month via Zoom. We believe amazing things happen when a community of parents support one another through games, fellowship and connection. Contact katy@westburyumc.org for details.
PB&J (Picture Books & Jesus) Story Time
Story time can be a chance to hit the pause button and decompress. Each week, we are inviting members of our community to make a video of their favorite picture books.
This week, Zamora Contreras reads There's a Princess in Me by Sheila Walsh.
God has made each one of us unique. What do you like best about yourself? Can you a picture and say "thank you" to God for making you special?
At-Home Resources
Montessori At-Home Garden Oaks Resource
Click here to download I Can Pray a Rainbow
Click here to download I Can Pray … All Over My House
At times, children need help saying good-bye to loved ones. This Saying Good-bye Resource is in two parts, one for children and a second to help parents as they love and support their children in the midst of their own grief.
Stay Connected
Join the Westbury Family Ministry Facebook Group
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