Welcome to RidgeKids!
We are excited to partner with you as your child journeys from birth through sixth-grade. We believe that you are your child's greatest influencer, and we consider it a privilege to team up with you. Our purpose is to partner with parents and families to help kids know and grow in a relationship with Jesus. Our hope is that kids and families will take their faith to the Next Level as they learn to grow, serve, and share along the way.
Join us every Sunday morning for RidgeKids at 9:00 or 10:45
Check out what we are learning in RidgeKids and RidgeKids Jr. this month!
RidgeKids- You may have heard what Jesus lived and taught described as “The Upside-Down Kingdom.” Though Jesus is King of the universe, He entered our world as a humble carpenter. Instead of demanding that others serve Him, Jesus healed, listened to, and cared for the people deemed most unimportant. Rather than living in a palace and depending on horses and chariots, Jesus walked long, dusty miles on His own tired feet. By our world’s standards, that’s completely upside down!
RidgeKids Jr. - An all star is someone who stands out because they can do things no one else can do, and this month, we are celebrating the greatest “All Star” of all—Jesus! Jesus is God’s Son, and everything He does shows us how amazing He is. From turning water into wine to calming storms and walking on water, Jesus does what no one else can do. So all month long, we are telling preschoolers true stories from the Bible that teach this big truth: Jesus is amazing!
Check Out What Is Happening In RidgeKids
We believe that it is so important for men to follow Jesus and be the best fathers, husbands and friends possible. We want to take time away from the responsibilities of everyday life to allow God to speak into them for the year ahead. For this reason, Pastor Randy and leaders would like to invite all of our Dads and father figures to a retreat planned specifically for you! We will stay together at the Heritage Park Retreat Center on March 13th
to 15th.
Heritage Park Retreat Center is nearby in Ariel, WA (7982 Lewis River Rd, 98603). The cost of the Dad's Campout Retreat is $40 per dad and spaces are limited. We need everyone to sign up and pay in advance. If you have any concerns about transportation, the cost, or questions, please reach out to Randy Meade.
We invite you and your families to join us for a movie night for our RidgeKids Jr. Event! From Newborn to 3rd grade. Everyone is welcome! Bring the whole family, grandparents, friends, neighbors. For those little ones who may not be able to sit through the movie, we will have some crafts available.
The cost is just $10 per family unit!
Please register HERE so we know how many people will be joining us. Dinner included.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mark your calendars for January
January 21-Feb 11, Next Level Serve 5:30 pm
Feb 18, Family Serve Night for Prek-3rd grade families 5:30pm
Feb 22, 5th/6th grade Rock Climbing Adventure 5:15pm
Our RidgeKids vision is that every child will go on an adventure with Jesus!!
Kids Church
Every Sunday during 9:00 and 10:45 services we work to create a great experience for your kids to begin their journey with Jesus. We want them to love coming to church so much that they look forward to it all week!
RidgeKids Nursery is designed for parents to have an optional space to go with their newborns during services. You can find the nursery on the main level, just behind the Café.
RidgeKids JR meets in the early childhood wing on the lower level and is designed to meet the developmental needs of kids eighteen months through Kindergarten.
RidgeKids Church meets in the lower level gym for first through sixth-graders.
We take security very seriously so that you can rest easy, knowing that your kids are in good hands. Your children will be supervised and taught by background-checked volunteers who have been trained to follow approved policies and procedures. Our check-in system ensures that your children are released only to you (or to the people you designate).
NEW HERE? You can plan your visit and register your kids so you will be ready to go on Sunday morning! Text “Register for RidgeKids Sunday” to (360)552-7794.
Life with Jesus is an awesome adventure!
Kids Church - We are having in-person services and we have three options for you and your kids. Everyone in your family can experience RidgeKids in-person on Sundays at 9:00 or 10:45 AM or at our Spanish service Saturday night at 7:00 PM.
RidgeKids Next Level Small Groups. Are your kids ready to go to the Next Level with Jesus? This fall, winter, and spring we are offering RidgeKids Next Level Small Group for kids 4th-6th grade. This group will help kids develop an authentic faith and make deeper connections as they learn to GROW - SERVE - SHARE their faith. We will meet at church one night a week from 5:30- 7:00 PM. To register, text “RidgeKids Next Level” to (360) 552-7794
Family Events. We sponsor many family events throughout the year. Watch for our Next Level events, sports ministry, Easter services, Camps/Vacation Bible School in June, and Fall Activities in October!
We want your family to enjoy quality time together however we can support that. Check the calendar for upcoming family events!
We believe that your kids will have the best possible adventure with Jesus when we (the Church) partner with you (their parents). We will help build their faith foundation in a fun environment every weekend, and then we will send them home with you to continue the discussion. That might sound a bit scary, but we are here to help! Every week we provide a “Parent Cue” to guide you to Read a Bible story with your kids, Discuss God’s truth and Pray with your kids.
Look for these familiar faces at RidgeKids Sunday Mornings and Events!
Meet the Team
Here at RidgeKids, all ministry is done as a team. Want to get to know more about the RidgeKids leaders? Check out their bios below!
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Children’s PastorPastor Randy is our Children’s Pastor. He loves sports, coaching and sharing Jesus. He often makes sports references when describing faith to kids and his team! Randy and his wife Allison have five spunky girls, who love RidgeKids! If you have any questions, feel free to call/text him at 360-910-7770 or email him at randy@ridgefieldnazarene.org
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Early Childhood Coordinator
Courtney has been coming to the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene since 2007 to attend Youth Group. That is where she met her husband, Jorden. She has a passion and heart for our younger kids and helping them learn about Jesus. She also has a desire to help other families get connected, which has led her to the RidgeKids Jr ministry.
She and her husband, Jorden have 2 young kids, Savannah and Everett. Some things she loves are being a wife and mom, being outside, traveling with my family, and all things coffee and chocolate. In her spare time, you will find her trying to keep her garden alive and well, and finding new projects to do.
Email Courtney at courtney@ridgefieldnazarene.org