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Sunday classes and childcare
Newborns through 24 months are cared for on Sunday mornings, 8:30 am to 12:15 pm (8:15–11:30 during the summer), in  the nursery (room 106, near the east entrance). The nursery is equipped with infants swings, bouncy-chairs, cribs and plenty of age-appropriate toys. A partitioned area is available for use by nursing mothers.
 Two- and three-year-olds are cared for in the Beginners’ classroom on Sunday mornings from 8:30 am to 12:15 pm (8:15–11:30 during the summer) (room 108). A more structured Sunday school class for this group takes place from 10 to 11 am during the school year. (also in room 108). Bible stories, crafts and play activities are provided. Toys include riding toys, slides, puzzles and books.
 Four-year-olds through 2nd graders attend the first part of either worship service with their parents. Following the children’s sermon, they are excused with their teachers for Sunday Celebration, a time of Bible stories and crafts. Parents may pick their children up following worship in room 45 on the lower level.
 Pre-kindergartners through 5th graders attend Worship Centers on Sunday mornings during the school year, 10–11 a.m. Bible stories are taught using Montessori teaching methods and three-dimensional models and figures. Children have opportunities each week for hands-on learning using these figures and models. The classes also tie in with many practices of the Sunday worship services.
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Wednesday Night Live! — Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids meets on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-7:30 pm during the school year, for children ages 4 through first grade. Children sing, play bells, and do crafts projects. The curriculum is entitled Life: Living in Faith Everyday.
Vacation Bible School
Dates announced for 2008: June 16–19, in the evenings. Read more . . .
Children’s Library
 A children’s library is on the lower level by the elevator and is well- stocked with books and puzzles and games.
Musical opportunities
Children’s Choir for grades 2–5 rehearses Wednesdays during the first school semester, 6:30—7:20 pm. The choir sings during Sunday morning worship every third Sunday, alternating between the first and second services. Carroll Hart conducts the choir.
Joyful Noise, a handbell choir for grades 2–5, rehearses Wednesdays during the second semester, 6:30–7:20 pm. The group plays during worship every third Sunday, alternating between the first and second services.
Kingdom Ringers, a handbell choir for children pre-K through first grade, rehearses Wednesdays during the school year, 6:30–7:30 pm.
Read more about music at Westminster . . .
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