Our Children's Ministry exists in partnership with parents to develop disciples of Jesus Christ by proclaiming God's glory to the next generation.
But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.”
Ministries
Sunday School provides instruction in the basics of the faith from caring and involved teachers. Using Great Commission Publications curriculum, children ages 2 through grade 6 are taught God’s story of redemption from Genesis through Revelation. Meets 9:30–10:30 am, Sunday mornings.
Children’s Clubs provide an active environment for nurturing Christian relationships, instructing in biblical teachings, welcoming friends, and serving others. (Children must be pre-registered to participate.) Meets 6:30 pm Wednesday evenings, September through May.
Westminster’s Missions & Me project began in 1999 with the purpose to teach children to understand how God works through the church in the world, to connect them to the missionaries we support, and to encourage them to be missionaries right where they live.
The Missions & Me companion book is designed for family participation and includes weekly prayer requests for WPC missionaries, activities, and recipes.
Missions & Me runs yearly from mid-January to early March.
Vacation Bible School extends the love of Christ to children in our local community and within our church community by proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ in a fun-filled, exciting four-day program each summer.
NURSERY
Welcome to Westminster’s Nursery Ministry! Our mission is to provide loving care for our visitors and our covenant children in an environment that promotes spiritual development, as well as, emotional and physical well-being. It is our privilege to serve your family by caring for your children.
Leaders
kathleen walter - Children's Ministry Director
Kathleen Walter graduated from Drexel University with a degree in Corporate Communications and minors in German and Psychology. She and her husband Todd were married at Westminster in 1996 and now have four grown children – Zack (25), Reese (23), Nadia (20) and Corbin (16). Kathleen worked with Child Evangelism Fellowship of Lancaster County for the past nine years. She initiated and ran the Good News Club® at Landisville Primary Center in the Hempfield School District for 17 years. After volunteering in various positions within the church, Kathleen is thrilled to join the staff and help parents spiritually nourish their children.
Send Kathleen an email at [email protected]
Whitney Poole - Children's Ministry assistant
Whitney and her husband, Steve, have been married since 2011. They have two children: Mason and Harper. Whitney holds a Master’s degree in social work from Millersville University. She grew up attending Westminster and became a member in 2001.
Whitney performs many clerical duties which include keeping attendance, promoting, ordering Sunday School curriculum, making sure the teachers & club leaders have what they need, and substituting when needed. She also helps with VBS and Missions & Me.
Send Whitney an email at [email protected]
Todd Wlliams - Children's Ministry Refugee coordinator
Todd and his wife, Amy, have been members of Westminster since 1996 and have been blessed with 5 lovely daughters, the youngest of which are twins. He enjoys worshiping with many from his immediate family and his extended family who also attend. Todd has enjoyed teaching the Communicants class and working as a youth volunteer over the past many years. Todd has a heart to serve others and looks forward to working more closely with our refugee brothers and sisters as we navigate the challenges of differing languages and cultures to build a church reflective of that in Revelations 7:9–10: “And after this I looked, and behold a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, ‘Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb’.”
Send Todd an email at [email protected]
Alyssa Davies - VBS coordinator
Alyssa Davies is returning as the VBS Coordinator this year. Alyssa grew up attending Westminster and has been serving in Children’s ministry programs in various ways since she was old enough to help. A graduate of Grove City College, Alyssa has been teaching at Providence Elementary School since 2016. She also holds a master’s degree in educational technology from Clarion University. Alyssa has been a part of every VBS program since childhood, serving as our first VBS intern in 2015. She looks forward to working together with everyone once again as part of the VBS ministry, so sign up to volunteer!
Send Alyssa an email at [email protected]
Marriaye York - VBS Intern
Marriaye is the daughter of Tucker and Stacy York. She has been a part of
Westminster since 2003. She has loved attending VBS as well as helping the past
several years and is excited to return as an intern this summer! Marriaye hopes
to work for a mission organization or church in the future and plans to pursue
her master’s degree in strategic communication at Liberty University this fall.
Charis High - VBS Artistic Apprentice
Charis is the daughter of Jason and Elaine High and has been part of the
Westminster Presbyterian Church family for most of her life. For the past five years,
Charis has helped with crafts at VBS and has enjoyed using her creativity in the
classroom. Now, she is excited to use her artistic skills to make VBS colorful and
lively with new set designs and decorations. In her spare time, Charis enjoys
reading, journaling, and spending time with her cat, Pepper. You can often find
her, sketchbook in hand, creating new ideas for artwork. In the future, Charis
hopes to use art as a tool for occupational therapy.
Forms & Applications
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Events
The Explorers class teaches the truths of Scripture on an individualized basis to children with exceptionalities with the goal of the exposing the children to the concepts of reformed doctrine using adapted resources. Explorers also provides a modified VBS and quarterly respite events to walk alongside the families to nurture their child’s spiritual health. Please contact our church office or children’s ministry office if you are interested in your child attending our Explorer’s class.
