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Sunday Mornings
May 2015 Events
Children’s Sunday School SEPTEMBER
Change the World Lunch & Silent Auction NOVEMBER OCTOBER
9:30–10:30 am | Children’s Wing
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Sunday, May 17 | Noon–2 pm | Humphrey Hall
Sunday School classes are held for 3- andS4-year M olds T as W well T asF K–2Snd and 3rd–5th graders in age-appropriate 1 2 3 4 5 classrooms. Westbury UMC’s devoted 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 teachers plan activities based on a 13 14 curriculum 15 16 17 called 18 19 well-rounded Grow, Serve, 20 Proclaim. 21 22 23 24 25 26
Join the whole church in celebrating cultures from around the world! Enjoy lunch, S M T W (BIM) T FrightS S music M T T F S supporting Braes Interfaith international and W fashion all while Ministries here in our community and HAPI 1 2 3 in4Haiti. 5 6 7 1 2(Haitian 3 Artisans for Peace International)
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29 during 30 25youth, 26 27 28with 29 their 30 parents, 31 Children and along will meet in the Parlor the Sunday school hour. This is Pentecost Sunday and we will learn and discuss how we see the Holy Spirit moving in our lives.
9:30–10:30 am | Youth Wing Hear from great teachers and spend some time with your friends, all while growing in your relationship with God!
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5–7 pm | Humphrey Hall Let’s talk about what is going on in our lives and how God is showing up in the everyday stuff! We gather for food, student-led worship, and discussion on any number of topics. NO YOUTH GROUP MAY 10, 24 OR 31
Wednesday Evenings Youth Bible Study 6–7 pm | Youth Wing A mid-week Bible study for our 7th–12th grade students. Students will not need to purchase anything for the study. Simply bring your Bible. LAST DAY IS MAY 20! WE WILL TAKE A BREAK FOR THE SUMMER.
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Recurring Events
EVENTS::
Sunday Mornings
June 2015 Events
Children’s Sunday School
Anniversary Picnic Saturday, June 6 | 4:30–7 pm | Memorial Garden NOVEMBER DECEMBER
OCTOBER 9:30–10:30 am | Children’s Wing Sunday School classes are held for 3- and 4-year olds as well as K–2nd T in Wage-appropriate T F S and 3rdS–5thM graders 1 2 devoted 3 classrooms. Westbury UMC’s teachers a 4 plan 5 activities 6 7 8based 9 on10 well-rounded curriculum called Grow, 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Serve, Proclaim.
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Youth 25 Sunday 26 27 28School 29 30 31 9:30–10:30 am | Youth Wing
Hear from great teachers and spend some time with your friends, all while growing in your relationship with God!
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Party like it’s 1955! We will celebrate the church’s 60th anniversary with a cookout, 50s-style games, music and a bounce house for kids. Don’t forget to sign up for our 2nd annual pie contest!
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2Sunday 3 4 5 /6Graduate 7 Upgrade Sunday 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 7 8 9 10 11 12 Sunday, June 7 | 10:45 am | Humphrey 6Hall th 17 18to 19 20 21to youth group! The 5th graders 13 will 14 join 15 the 16 youth 17 18 It’s time for 15 the 516 graders “upgrade” for 19 Sunday school 9:3024 am25 and26 Sunday evening at 5 pm they are welcomed into the youth group. 22 at23 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26In worship, we will also recognize students who recently graduated from high school and college. 29 30 27 28 29 30 31
Youth BBQ & Backyards
Sundays, June 7 & 28, 5– 7 pm This summer we will gather in homes across southwest Houston for BBQ, a short devotion, worship and fellowship. Check with Josh Lemons on locations.
Youth Mission Trip to Haiti June 12–20
A team of adults and high school students is headed to Haiti, where we will participate in ministry with the orphanage in the town of Gressier.
Fine Arts Camp (ages 3.5–5th grade) Monday–Friday, June 15–19
In collaboration with Willow Meadows Baptist Church, we are offering a Fine Arts Camp for children ages 3–5th grade. Sign up at www.wmbc.org or contact Hillary Peete.
Missions & Me
Saturday and Sunday, June 19 and 20 Our 3rd–5th graders will have an overnight retreat at the church. We’ll eat dinner together, play games, and have a Bible study. Saturday morning, ALL families are invited to join us for a service project from 8 am to noon. Join us in this day of being the hands and feet of Christ in our neighborhood.
Haiti Share Day
Sunday, June 28 | Noon | Parlor Hear stories from the Haiti team about their experiences. A light lunch will be served.
VBS Volunteer Training
Sunday, June 28 | 4 pm | Parlor We’ll review Safe Sanctuary guidelines and learn more about the theme and schedule for VBS. This helps us all be ready to hit the road running on August 3! (There will be another meeting on July 12 if you cannot attend this one.) Light lunch and childcare are provided.
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JULY F 3 10 17 24 31
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Recurring Events
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Sunday Mornings
July 2015 Events
Children’s Sunday School NOVEMBER
Family Sunday School (Children + Parents) Sundays, DECEMBER July 5, 12, 19 & 26, 9:30–10:30 am
*combined with parents for this month only!* S M T W T F S Youth Sunday School 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9:30–10:30 am | Youth Wing 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Hear from great teachers and spend 17your 18 friends, 19 20all21 some15 time16 with while growing 22 in23your 24relationship 25 26 27with 28God! 29 30
Reminders “EVEREST” VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Last chance to sign up for VBS! Register your child or volunteer online at www.westburyumc.org/ vbs-2015
ALL-CHURCH RETREAT Join us this fall, October 2–4, in the piney woods for our annual retreat. We’ll be staying in cabins at Camp Allen in Navasota, about an hour’s drive from Houston. Learn more at www.westburyumc.org/ church-retreat
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During the month of July, children and parents will join together for “Building Faith Brick by Brick.” We will be exploring S Mscripture T W using T FLEGOs! S This is an exciting way for kids (and parents!) to engage Bible stories using their imagination and their own two hands. Don’t miss out on these Sundays. 5 (bring your own LEGOs). LEGOs will be provided,1but2feel3free4to BYOL
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Sundays,20July & 24 26,255–267 pm 21 22523 This summer we in homes across southwest Houston for BBQ, a short devotion, worship 27will 28gather 29 30 31 and fellowship. Check with Josh Lemons on locations.
Student Life Trip to Colorado July 5–18
Join us this summer as we travel to Colorado to hear from gifted speakers and talented musicians as we focus on what it means to “Come to the Table.” Cost is $450; scholarships are available. More details can be found at: www.studentlife.com/event/1712
VBS Volunteer Training
Sunday, June 28 | Noon | Parlor Following worship, all station leaders, crew leaders and youth volunteers will meet in the Parlor. We’ll review Safe Sanctuary guidelines and learn more about the theme and schedule for VBS. This helps us all be ready to hit the road running on August 3! Light lunch and childcare are provided.
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Recurring Events
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Sunday Mornings
August 2015 Events
DECEMBER Children’s Sunday School
VBS Set-Up and Decorating
9:30–10:30 am | Children’s Wing Sunday School classes are held for S Molds T asW T as FK–2ndS 3- and 4-year well rd th and 3 –5 graders 1 in2age-appropriate 3 4 5 classrooms. Westbury UMC’s devoted 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 teachers plan activities based on a 13 14curriculum. 15 16 17 18 19 well-rounded
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Youth27Sunday School 28 29 30 31 9:30–10:30 am | Youth Wing Hear from great teachers and spend some time with your friends, all while growing in your relationship with God!
Reminders ALL-CHURCH RETREAT Join us this fall, October 2–4, in the piney woods for our annual retreat. We’ll be staying in cabins at Camp Allen in Navasota, about an hour’s drive from Houston. Learn more at www.westburyumc.org/ church-retreat
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Saturday and Sunday, August 2 & 3 Sign up for a few hours to help transform the church into Everest Base Camp! Decorate and set up classrooms from 9 am–3 pm on Saturday and Sunday from noon–4 pm. Contact Hillary Peete for more details on how you can help us get ready for our biggest event of the year.
Youth BBQ & Backyards
Sundays, August 2, 5– 7 pm This summer we will gather in homes across southwest Houston for BBQ, a short devotion, worship and fellowship. Check with Josh Lemons on locations.
“Everest” Vacation Bible School (ages 3–5th grade) Monday–Friday, August 3–7 | 9 am–noon
Join us at Everest VBS! Children ages 3–5th grade will spend the week learning about how God provides, comforts, heals, forgives and loves us through all the challenges of life! Youth and adults can also sign up as VBS leaders. Go online: www.westburyumc.org/vbs-2015
VBS Sunday
Sunday, August 9 | 10:45 am | Sanctuary All families that attended VBS are invited back for a special worship service. The children will sing and we’ll share with the congregation how we saw God with us during VBS week.
Youth Lock-In
Friday–Saturday, August 14–15 | 8:30 pm–7:30 am What do movie theaters, dodgeball, basketball, carpetball, volleyball, pizza, cornhole, air hockey, and no sleep all have in common?! Nothing—except they all happen during our annual youth lockin! Bring a friend. This event is free, free, free!
Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday, August 23 | 10:45 am | Sanctuary Calling all students! Bring your backpack or bag to church with you. You will come forward for a special blessing and receive a keychain to remind you throughout the year that God is with you.
Confirmation Retreat
Friday–Saturday, August 28–29 | 6:30 pm–7:30 am Each year Westbury UMC offers any incoming 6th graders the opportunity to join our annual confirmation class. This class is available for any middle schooler who has not been confirmed by the Methodist Church. The confirmation experience begins with the retreat! Mark your calendars now and register online at www.westburyumc.org/youth
Westbury
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Hillary Peete | hillary1@westburyumc.org
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY Josh United Methodist Church
Lemons | josh1@westburyumc.org
WestburyUMC.org
5200 Willowbend Blvd. Houston, TX 77096 713-723-0175
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