Children's Ministry

Children's Ministry Mission Statement

Wasatch Presbyterian Church Children’s Ministry strives to provide education, care, fellowship, and service opportunities for children and their families to grow in their faith and relationship with God, through the love of Our Savior Jesus Christ.

Sunday School

Please join us Sunday mornings from 10:10-11:00 am for interactive learning for children to begin the faith journey and learn the amazing love of God through Jesus Christ.

Preschoolers are also engaged in “hands on” Bible learning through circle time, games, crafts, snacks, and play. Classes are held in the following locations:

  • 2 & 3 year old class – Room 4 (green room), lower level
  • 4 & 5 year old class – Room 7 (yellow room), lower level

Elementary students study a Bible story for 4-6 weeks in workshop rotation classes. They learn stories and their application to Christian life today through art, cooking, drama, games, movies, and computers. 1st – 6th graders begin in the Chapel, level 2, for songs and prayer and then move to various classrooms on the main level for workshop classes.

Worship Opportunities

Wasatch offers two distinctly different worship services. The 9:00 am i believe worship offers an intimate, informal, and interactive style that families can participate in together. The 11:15 am Traditional worship offers families a traditional worship style filled with music and message to fill the spirit. Childcare is offered:
·   During the 9:00 am worship for children 3 and under in Room 130.
·   During the 11:15 worship for children under 2 in Room 130 and preschool parables for children 2-5 in Room 4 (red room), lower level.

Children also have the opportunity to participate in worship by being an acolyte (candle lighter) or as a member of choristers (children’s choir). Worship activity packets are available for all children and contain various Bible puzzles and coloring pages. They are located at both entrances to the Sanctuary.

Family Fellowship

Establishing a church home is important for families to grow in their faith. Children’s Ministry offers a variety of family activities for forming relationships that last a lifetime. Our Easter Egg Hunt and Advent party provide fun learning activities filled with important messages about God’s love.

We also like to play together—and ice-skating, swimming, bowling, hiking, movie nights, and a Halloween party provide great opportunities to get to know one another.

Vacation Bible School

Join us in June for a family summer evening camp that is FULL of God’s wonder, surprises, and fabulous fun! Families join us for four days of great food, unforgettable music, interactive Bible stories, crafts, and games.

This year’s program is Power Lab – Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power. Please visit our VBS information at: Wasatch Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School - Power Lab or register at: https://www.groupvbs.com/webtoybox/myvbs/wasatchpres for additional information, registration, and volunteer opportunities.

Preteen Programming

Wasatch recognizes the unique needs of preteens and offers programming just for 5th & 6th grade kids. We offer monthly Friday fellowship and fun activities as well as small group opportunities during Sunday school. Kids also get to participate in Highlands, a weeklong Presbyterian summer camp in Estes Park, Colorado.

Special Events

Children’s Ministry also provides special education workshops and acknowledgment throughout the year. Each spring before Easter, second graders are invited to participate in our Sacrament Workshop. Special time and activities help children understand the sacraments of Baptism and Communion. We also offer a worship workshop once a quarter where children can gain a better understanding of worship and enhance their worship experience.

Third graders at Wasatch enjoy a special Sunday in September when each child is presented with their very own Bible during worship.

Mission and Service Opportunities

Children at Wasatch are engaged in hands-on service and mission work to the community and world at large. Weekly offering supports Crossroads Urban Center with kid-friendly food and children’s clothing. We also participate in global mission projects during Vacation Bible School with Operation Kid-to-Kid.

Choristers Children's Choir

Choristers Children's Choir performs at the Traditional worship. Children in 1st-6th grade are welcome to join the choir. Jane Lawrence, Director.

 

Wasatch Presbyterian Preschool

Wasatch Presbyterian Church and the Children’s Ministry program seek to serve the greater community through Wasatch Presbyterian Preschool.