FAMILY RESOURCES

Sunday Recap

The Recap is a summary of what we learned Sunday morning at Westgate Kids with additional ideas and suggestions for continuing the conversation at home. God commanded His people to make sure their children learned His commandments. He told them to talk about them when they were home, when they walked along the road, and when they get up each day. (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) May you trust God's leading as you parent your child and help them know, love, and trust God.

9.22.24 | The First Family
Brianne Loftsgard Brianne Loftsgard

9.22.24 | The First Family

God had promised that one of Eve’s descendants would put an end to sin and death. Cain was not that descendant. He was sinful like his parents, Adam and Eve. As families grew and sin spread, people waited for God to keep His promise. At just the right time, God would send His Son, Jesus, to save sinners.

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9.15.24 | Sin Entered the World
Brianne Loftsgard Brianne Loftsgard

9.15.24 | Sin Entered the World

Adam and Eve sinned when they rejected God’s good plan and disobeyed His command. Sin separates people from God, but God didn’t leave them without hope. God sent His Son, Jesus, to live as Adam didn’t—perfectly sinless. God the Son came to earth as a man to rescue people from sin.

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Additional Resources

It is our desire to come alongside families and help parents lead their families in following Jesus. We have curated various resources that we have found meaningful and helpful. Every family and child is unique and we encourage you to listen to the Holy Spirit as He leads your family.

As you find additional resources - we’d love to hear of them!

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  • At Westgate Kids, we use the NIrV Bible translation, but kids are welcome to use any version they have. We would be happy to provide a Bible for your child - just let us know!

    There are also great children’s Bibles if you are looking for a simple way to read God’s Word with your family.

  • Devotionals are a great way to spend time as a family or parent/child in meaningful ways - fixing our thoughts on God, following Jesus, and listening to the Spirit. There are SO many out there - here are a few of our favorites!

    • Are your kids fascinated by science and the world around them? Indescribable Kids by Louie Giglio are daily devotionals that show attributes of God through His creation and the world around us.

    • Looking to help your family learn more about the the Bible and Prayer? Check these out!
      I Can Learn… The Bible
      I Can Learn… To Pray
      Holly Hawkins Shivers

  • Communion is a gift from Jesus - a time to remember who He is, what He did for us, and what He promises to do.

    At Westgate, we serve a Believer’s Communion and let families decide when their children are ready to participate in Communion.

    Each year we offer a Passover to Communion event on the Wednesday of Holy Week as a time to explain and practice Communion for older elementary kids.

    Our team has developed a Kids Communion booklet to help families walk through Communion together.
    Printed copies are available at the Westgate Front Desk.

  • Baptism is a very special act of obedience and a testimony (telling others) that you have decided to follow Jesus Christ.

    There is no age limit or number of years of believing in Jesus that should prevent someone from being baptized.

    Our team has developed a Kid’s Baptism Guide to help kids learn more about baptism with their families.
    Printed copies are available at the Westgate Front Desk.

    If you or your child would like to be a part of the next baptismal service or simply learn more, please contact fill out this Baptism Interest form or contact us.

  • Dedicating your child to the Lord is an opportunity to recognize that all gifts come from the Father above - and we are created by Him and for Him. Child Dedication is a voluntary act signifying the commitment of the parent(s) to do their best to raise their child to be a follower of Christ.

    Our team has developed a Child Dedication Info & Devotional booklet to help parents walk through what it means to dedicate their child.
    Printed copies are available in the Westgate nursery.

    There are Child Dedication services throughout the year. Please contact our Westgate Kids team to learn more.

  • God has created each of us - and our kids - with unique skills, wiring, abilities, and temperaments. He has gifted each of us with feelings and emotions; valuable signals about what it going on in deeper within us.

    We hope these resources will be a blessing - and a launch point for you as parents - as you navigate how best to love and support your children (and yourselves).

  • Stories are a meaningful way to teach truth to our children. Here are some of our favorites.

  • Great options for road trips and times at home. Many include scripture set to song - truth that will stay with your kids throughout their lives! Be sure to check out Right Now Media and various streaming platforms.

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