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 take their faith to the Next Level. We want to grow, serve, and share our faith together.
Join us every Sunday morning for RidgeKids at 9:00 or 10:45
Check out what we are learning in RidgeKids and RidgeKids Jr. in the month of April!
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Life can be complicated. In fact, Jesus told His disciples that we would have trouble in this world (John 16:33b). Sometimes, we may not understand why something happens the way it does. Yet, in spite of the things that go wrong or the things we don’t understand, we can have hope that God knows what’s best and is working for our good. Because of that, we can trust God no matter what as we begin to explore why the story of Jesus is good news for everyone.
Bible Verse: “In this world you will have trouble. But be encouraged! I have won the battle over the world.” John 16:33b (NIrV)
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What would you call a happy day? Maybe a day with no traffic, or a day when your boss gives you an unexpected bonus. How about the day you got married, or the day a child was born? All of these are happy days, but this month, we’re talking with preschoolers about days that are happy because Jesus is alive. Easter is the happiest of happy days, and every day can be a happy day because Jesus is alive. What an awesome privilege we have to share the good news with preschoolers that Jesus is alive!
Bible Verse: “I am alive forever and ever!” Revelation 1:18 (NIV)
Check Out What Is Happening In RidgeKids
We are so glad that you are considering spending your summer doing ministry with us! This Summer Intern position will primarily support Kids Ministry activities and programs. The intern may also have the possibility of assisting in The Ridge Youth Ministry, Compassion 360 and other church wide summer ministries. This internship is suited for anyone between the age of 18-25, who is passionately following Jesus. Our goal is to help the intern explore the idea of a career in ministry and how God might develop them as a leader for Jesus. We are accepting applications through April 25th, with interviews the following week. Our vision for this role is to empower and encourage the intern to live their full potential in Christ. We will reinforce our values of loving people recklessly, serving others contagiously, and pursuing God passionately. Interns will have the opportunity to grow as Godly leaders and further become who God created them to be. Our internship is a paid position. Hours: 20 to 30 hours per week (varies throughout the summer) When: June-August
Apply HERE now!
In RidgeKids we believe your child is on a pathway to authentic faith. Our RidgeKids Sunday morning experience is designed to help your kids build their faith foundation. Our midweek "Next Level" class series is designed to help kids go further in their relationship with Jesus.
Are your kids ready to take their faith to the next level? This is our third small group designed specifically for them to develop an authentic faith and make deeper connections. This series is called "SHARE."
During SHARE, 4th-6th graders will meet on Wednesdays, for four weeks, starting on April 16th, from 5:30-7:00 PM, in the gym. RidgeKids will engage in learning God's purpose in sharing their faith, following Jesus and considering God's plan for their lives. They will participate in weekly workshops and then will have home application assignments to do throughout the week. The Next Level small group builds week to week and so we want your child to be excited, engaged, and committed if they choose to participate. The dates of SHARE are Wednesdays, April 16th, 23rd, 30th, and May 7th.
Register HERE.
We are very excited to announce our RidgeKids Jr GROW Family Group will be starting for Winter/Spring! This is for families with infants, toddlers and preschoolers (note: older siblings are also welcome to come)! We will meet once a month on Wednesday evenings, Jan. 15th, Feb. 19th, March 19th and April 9th @ 5:30pm in the gym.
This will be similar to a family small group gathering with a shared meal to start our time together, childcare provided, Bible discussion and small group time for parents. We will have childcare provided from 6:15-7:15 while parents meet in the gym for the small group speaker and discussion time. Jessica Yake, Chloe Watts and Randy & Allison Meade will be leading our time together.
If you have any questions or want more information about this group, text "RidgeKids Jr GROW Family Group" to the church line at (360) 552-7794. We would love to have your family there each time as we grow together! Register HERE so that we can coordinate food and materials.
We want to invite all of our toddler and preschool parents to join us once a month for RidgeKids Jr. Playdates! During the Winter/Spring months, we will meet in the Church Gym for age-appropriate activities and if the weather permits we can use the outside playground.
Our goal is to use these playdates as a chance to connect with other parents as the kids play.
Hope to see you there!
Dates:
February 26, 9:30-11:00am
March 26, 9:30-11:00am
April 30, 9:30-11:00am
May 28, 9:30-11:00am
Many of our 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students have taken their faith to THE NEXT LEVEL this year! They have been taking extra classes, actively serving, and learning how to share about Jesus! God has great things in store for them, and we want to help prepare them by offering a chance to attend our RidgeKids Leadership Retreat! We hope to encourage, train, and equip them with leadership tools that will help them on their journey with Jesus!
This retreat is for students who have completed at least one "Next Level" class during the 2024-2025 school year, demonstrated that they are serious about taking their faith to the next level and are willing to fill out a Retreat Preparation Guide before we depart on Friday, May 16th. We will mail the guide and other details to the registered kids a couple of weeks before the retreat. Our weekend will be a lot of fun, but we want our students to take this opportunity seriously. We will have leadership skill-building activities, discussion groups, quiet time with God, and opportunities to serve others. We think your students will love this retreat and will leave empowered to lead others in new ways!
The Leadership Retreat is going to be held May 16th -18th at Heritage Park Event Center outside of Woodland, WA. We will leave from the church on Friday, May 16th, at 4:30 PM. Parents can pick up their students in the gym following the second service on Sunday, May 18th, at 12 pm. Parents must register your students in advance at the link below. The registration fee is only $40, and SPACE IS LIMITED, SO SIGN UP HERE!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Pastor Randy at randy@ridgefieldnazarene.org.
Vacation Bible School Day Camp 2025.
Save the date: June 23-26. More information coming soon!
WAPAC Kids Camp 2025.
Save the date: August 1-4. More information coming soon!
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. You can also catch RidgeKids online on Facebook or YouTube on a Sunday morning, or during the week. Go here for any of these links!
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!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mark your calendars for APRIL
April 9th- RidgeKids Jr. Family GROW Group
April 16th- Next Level SHARE Launch (4th-6th Graders)
April 20th- EASTER!! )(Services at 8am, 9:45am and 11:15am)
April 30th- RidgeKids Jr. Playdate
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 and coaching. He often makes sports references when describing faith to kids and his team! Randy and his wife Allison have five sweet 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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RidgeKids/RidgeKids Jr. CoordinatorShe has worked with children for several years and loves the blessing and challenge of supporting parents and helping the little ones experience Jesus in their world. You can email Jessica at ridgekids@ridgefieldnazarene.org or call/text 360-521-7547
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