Wasatch Presbyterian Church

Children and Family

Children's Ministry Mission Statement

Join the children of Wasatch Presbyerian Church

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.

Children’s Ministry 2010-2011 Calendar

Such a time as this for fun and fellowship with Children’s Ministry…Save the Dates…

September 12^th:: Sunday School Kick-Off, 10:00 Fellowship Hall, Sanctuary & Classrooms
September 26^th: Fun & Fellowship Activity, Children’s Ministry Cookout, 4 pm, Millcreek Canyon. Bring your favorite side or dessert to share. More details forthcoming.
October 24^th:: Bible Presentations to 3rd graders, during worship, please RSVP.
October 31^th, at 4-6 pm: Annual Halloween Party Everyone is welcome to help with decorating, activities and clean up. Sign up on Sunday School Kick-Off day, or contact Deborah anytime.
November 7^th:: Pancake Breakfast Fellowship, during Sunday School.
November 7^th:“Share the Warmth” Winter Coat Drive Organizing and Distribution, after Pancake Breakfast.
November 28^th:: Advent Party, during Sunday School.
December 19^th:: Christmas Program, during Sunday School.
Dec 26^th: Christmas Break, NO Sunday School.
Jan 2^nd: Christmas Break, NO Sunday School.
January 23rd: Fun & Fellowship Activity, Swimming, Fairmont Aquatic Center.
February 6^th:: Service Activity, “Play It Forward”, we have more than we need, bring your (and your neighbors) gently used toys and children’s clothes to donate.
February 6^th:: Congregational Meeting, NO Sunday School.
March 6^th:: Pancake Breakfast Fellowship during Sunday School.
March 19^th:: Sacrament Workshop, 9:30 – 12:30, 2nd & 3rd graders and 1 parent per family, please RSVP.
April 23^rd: Easter Party, 10-11:30. Everyone is welcome to help with decorating, activities and clean up. Sign up on Sunday School Kick-Off day, or contact Deborah anytime.
April 24^th:: Easter, NO Sunday School.
May 22^nd: Vacation Bible School Kickoff during Sunday School.
June 12^th - 15^th:: Vacation Bible School, Sunday afternoon & Monday – Wednesday evenings.

Keep an eye out for updates and additional activities.

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. Curriculum and classroom locations are as follows:

Preschoolers are engaged in “hands on” Bible learning through circle time, games, crafts, snacks, and play.
- Classroom Location for 2 & 3 year old: Room 4 (green room), lower level
- Classroom Location for 4 & 5 year old: Room 6 (red room), lower level
Grades 1 - 4 - Rotation Workshop
- Classroom Location: various rooms on the main level. Look on the signs each Sunday located throughout the church.
5th & 6th Graders study the Bible through discussion, crafts, games, journal time and prayer.
- Classroom Location: Room 131 on the main 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. Read more about Children's Sunday School Schedule and Curriculum...

Come find out what fun all the Children are having

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).

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. Call or email Deborah 801-487-7576 or dparr@wpcslc.org read more...

Club 56

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 year 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

We participate locally through Crossroads Urban Center, Abilityfound.org and Service Sunday. Activities include Cans for Kids, Fall Leaf Haul, and blankets and personal hygiene bags for local shelters. We also have participated globally through Operation Kid – to – Kid and the Heifer Foundation.

Wasatch Presbyterian Preschool

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