Family Resources

January Theme

Bible Story: “Everyone who heard him was amazed.” | Luke 2:47, NIV

Big Idea: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Engage in everyday moments together.

Morning Time

When you go into your baby’s room, pick them up and say: “Good morning, [baby’s name]! Jesus has given us a new day! Jesus is amazing!”

Feeding Time

While feeding your baby, thank God for sending Jesus to be your friend forever.

Cuddle Time

Cuddle with your baby and pray: “God, thank You for Jesus. He truly is amazing. Help me share with [baby’s name] just how amazing He is.”

Bath Time

As you give your baby a bath, sing the following words to the tune of “The More We Get Together:” “Jesus is amazing, amazing, amazing. Jesus is amazing, and Jesus loves you.”

Questions? Email our Early Childhood Director, Yvonne Serna, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

January Theme

Jesus is amazing.

Memory Verse:
“Everyone who heard him was amazed.” | Luke 2:47, NIV

Engage in everyday moments together.

Morning Time

When you go into your child’s room, say: “Good morning, [child’s name]! Jesus has given us a new day! Jesus is amazing!”

Drive Time

While on the go, try and make fish faces together. Talk about how Peter had been fishing all night and didn’t catch any fish. Jesus did something only He can do and made so many fish get in Peter’s net that the boat began to sink!

Cuddle Time

Cuddle with your child and pray: “God, thank You for Jesus. He truly is amazing. Help [child’s name] and me understand just how amazing He is.”

Bath Time

As you bathe your child, sing the following words to the tune of “The More We Get Together:” “Jesus is amazing, amazing, amazing. Jesus is amazing, and Jesus loves you.”

Questions? Email our Early Childhood Director, Yvonne Serna, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

January Theme

Jesus is Amazing

Memory Verse:
“Everyone who heard him was amazed.” | Luke 2:47, NIV

Week One

Bible Story: Jesus Teaches at the Temple | Luke 2:41-50
Big Idea: Mary and Joseph find Jesus in the temple courts with teachers who are amazed at what He says.

Week Two

Bible Story:Water to Wine | John 2:1-11
Big Idea:Jesus turns water into a super fancy party drink at a wedding after His mother asks Him for help.

Week Three

Bible Story: Calming the Storm | Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41
Big Idea:Jesus stops a storm while He and His disciples are in a boat.

Week Four

Bible Story:Catching Fish | Luke 5:1-10
Big Idea: After Peter didn’t catch any fish, Jesus does something amazing and Peter’s nets were filled with more fish than his boat could hold.

Week Five

Bible Story:Healing a Man Born Blind | John 9:1-12
Big Idea: Jesus heals a man born blind by putting mud on the man’s eyes and telling him to go and wash them.

Engage in everyday moments together.

Morning Time

When you go into your child’s room, say: “Good morning, [child’s name]! Let’s do what Jesus teaches us to do, like love everyone, because Jesus is amazing!”

Drive Time

While on the go, talk with your child about what their teachers teach them. (Coach, preschool teacher, small group leader, parent. etc.) Talk about how Jesus is a teacher, too. Jesus’ teaching is amazing because He helps us love God and love people.

Cuddle Time

Cuddle with your child and pray: “God, thank You for Jesus. He truly is amazing. Help us to listen and understand all of the amazing things He wants to teach us.”

Bath Time

During bath time, sing the following words to the tune of “The More We Get Together:” “Jesus is amazing, amazing, amazing. Jesus is amazing, and Jesus loves you.”

Questions? Email our Early Childhood Director, Yvonne Serna, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

January Theme

Theme:
Put Your Knowledge to the Test

God View - The connection between knowledge and God's Character, as shown through God's Big Story

God is the author of knowledge. Everything we know to be true about the world is because of God. And while we may never know all there is to know ABOUT God, there are lots of ways we can get to KNOW God. We can know God best through Jesus, who showed us how much God loves us and showed why knowledge is so important. The more we know God, the better we can live God’s way each day.

Memory Verse:
”The Lord gives wisdom. Knowledge and understanding come from his mouth.” | Proverbs 2:6

Week One

Bible Story: The Wise Men Visit Jesus | Matthew 2:1-12
Big Idea:Never stop searching for what’s true.

Week Two

Bible Story:Boy Jesus at the Temple | Luke 2:41-52
Big Idea:Knowing God is the most important thing.

Week Three

Bible Story:Jesus’ Baptism | John 1:19-42, John 3:22-36
Big Idea:When you discover something new, it can change you.

Week Four

Bible Story:Jesus Is Tempted in the Desert | Luke 4:1-13
Big Idea: Remembering what’s true can help you make the wise choice.

Week Five

Bible Story:John the Baptist in Prison | Matthew 11:1-6
Big Idea: If you don’t understand something, ask.
Questions? Email our Elementary Director, Rachel Petz, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

December Theme

Theme: Fa-la-la-lidays

Big Idea: Westover students, let's celebrate Christmas together! This month we will be learning more about Jesus and the true meaning of Christmas. Look at the schedule below to see what FA-LA-LA-LA Things are happening in the month of December!

Week One

Ugly SweaterWear your ugly Christmas sweater to church.

Week Two

Christmas HatsWear a festive Christmas hat this weekend!

Week Three

Christmas Blast: PJ's Weekend!Wear your cozy Christmas Pj's and enjoy hot cocoa this weekend!

Week Four

High School and Middle School will join the Main Auditorium for Christmas Service.

Questions? Email Pastor Christian, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Podcasts

"We're Going There"
Bianca Juarez Olthoff

"Leadership Lean In"
Chad Veach

"Leadership Podcast"
Craig Groeschel

Books

Welcome to Adulting:
Navigating Faith, Friendship, Finances, and the Future

Single, Dating, Engaged, Married:
Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age

Relationship Goals:
How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex

Crazy Faith:
It's Only Crazy Until It Happens

Here are some books and other resources to check out!

The Dr. James Dobson Parenting Collection

No-Drama Discipline

Parenting Boys

Bringing up Boys & Bringing up Girls

Boys Should Be Boys:
7 Secrets to Raising Healthy Sons

Parenting Girls

Raising a Strong Daughter in a Toxic Culture

Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know

Communication

3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager: Making the Most of Your Conversations and Connections

Level Up: An Interactive Experience for Dads and Sons - Book

Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality: A Biblical Approach to Prepare Them for Life - Book

Winning at every Phase

Parenting Beyond Your Capacity: Connect Your Family to a Wider Community

Phase Summaries

Parenting Your - Preschool

Parenting Your - Elementary

Parenting Your - Middle School

Don't Miss It: Parent Like Every Week Counts

Parenting Adults

18 Plus:
Parenting Your Emerging Adult

Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future

Marriage Resources

Marriage 101 Online

101 Questions to Ask before you get Engaged

Saving your Marriage before it Starts

Saving your Marriage before it Starts - Women's Workbook

Saving your Marriage before it Starts - Men's Workbook

You & Me Forever

Reparative Resources

Heartbroken & Healing - Women's Book

The Power of a Praying Husband - Men's Book

One More Try: What to Do When Your Marriage Is Falling Apart

When Sorry Isn't Enough: Making Things Right with Those You Love

Before You Split: Find What You Really Want for the Future of Your Marriage

I Don't Want a Divorce: A 90 Day Guide to Saving Your Marriage

Communication Resources

Now You're Speaking My Language: Honest Communication and Deeper Intimacy for a Stronger Marriage

Boundaries in Marriage

I Said This, You Heard That

I Said This, You Heard That

The 5 Love Languages:
The Secret to Love that Lasts

Intimacy Deck