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TO CHILDREN
Our children and the children of our neighborhood are important to us. We include a Children's Time in every Sunday morning worship service, and welcome the participation of children in the service in other ways as well. Sunday School for children is held every week from the 2nd Sunday of September through the beginning of June (no S.S. during the summer).

Sunday School Classes:
Early Childhood - ages 3 & 4
Primary - Grades K, 1, 2
Middler - Grades 3, 4, 5
Junior High - Grades 6, 7, 8
Senior High - Grades 9-12

Parents and others in the congregation endeavor to pass on our values to our children through nurture, fun events, and education. One event enjoyed each year is a trip to the Resource Center of the Mennonite Central Committee in Ephrata (PA), where aid material is gathered to send to refugees all over the world. The children are given a tour and they help with projects, such as filling school kits.

TO YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS
Young adults comprise a significant portion of WPMF's members and attenders at worship services and other events sponsored by the church. Recent discernment by the church body brought to light a renewed desire to invite in and minister with this age group.

WPMF Youth Group Leadership Team :

Youth Ministries Elder
Senior Youth Leader
Junior Youth Leader
Activities Director
Senior Youth Sunday School Coordinator
Youth Convention Sponsor

ADULT EDUCATION
Adults meet for Sunday School every Sunday while the school year is in session. Bible studies are also led by the pastor at her/his discretionor at the elder team's recommendation,and forums on different topics occur at various times.

SMALL GROUPS
Small groups meet throughout the year for fellowship, study, sharing, and prayer. All are currently open to new members. These groups are:

** Beaumont Avenue Small Group meets Thursdays (7:00 p.m.) usually at 4818 Beaumont Avenue; contact Kathie
** Cedar Avenue Samll Group meets 3 times a month on Wednesdays (7:00 p.m.) and on the 4th Sunday of the month, they share a meal together. Location varies, but is typically at 4901 Cedar Avenue; contact Carol
**Parents-of-Young-Children Small Group meets 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month (3:30 p.m.). Location varies; contact Amy
**Spiritual Formation Small Group meets every other Sunday (5:00 p.m.) at 7117 Pennsylvania Ave. Upper Darby; Contact Sheri
** Spirituality Small Group meets the first Wednesday of every month (7:30 p.m.), rotating between members' homes; contact Anne
** Third Sunday Brunch Bunch meets every third Sunday of the month after Sunday School (11:45 a.m.) at Abbraccio Restaurant (47th and Warrington Ave, just south of Baltimore Ave.); contact Ross
**Thursdays at 8:00 meets Thursdays (8:00 p.m.) in West Philly, rotating between members' homes; contact Abby
** West Philly Women's Small Group meets Sundays (7:00 p.m.), alternating between 828 S. 48th Street and 815 S. 49th Street; contact Marla

Small Group Coordinator: Cindy

ANNUAL CHURCH RETREAT
Every spring the whole congregation is invited to a WPMF Church Retreat, held at Tel Hai Camp & Retreat in Honeybrook (PA). The retreat is held from Friday evening through Sunday lunch, and includes discussion of various topics, fun activities, and time for fellowship and intimate conversation. Sleeping options include cabins or the campground. Meals are provided.

PRAYER RETREAT
Prayer retreats have been held 2-3 times per year at the Cornelia Connelly Spirituality Center in Rosemont (PA). Because of lowered participation, they have not been scheduled as a group activity, but individuals are encouraged to do so for themselves at the Center. Call 610-527-4813. The cost is $25 per night.

WOMEN'S RETREAT
The annual women's retreat takes place in October at Tel Hai Camp & Retreat in Honeybrook (PA). The retreat is held from Friday evening through Sunday lunch, and includes discussion of various topics, fun activities, time for walks and quiet contemplation, and for fellowship and conversation. All women, and girls above the age of 10, are encouraged to participate. The retreat is planned by, and often led by, women of WPMF.

West Philadelphia Mennonite Fellowship, Calvary Center, 4740 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143; 215-729-2050; www@wpmf.com