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 DECEMBER!
RidgeKids - Have you ever stopped to listen to a group of carolers and then joined them to go spread some more Christmas cheer with others? Music is such a big part of Christmas, but it’s not the main reason we celebrate. It’s easy to get distracted with all the lights, presents, and traditions that sometimes we forget it’s not about the things we do, but Who we do it for and why we do it.
That’s why this December, we’re singing loudly as we jam out to our Christmas Playlist to celebrate Jesus, God’s greatest gift! The best gift God ever gave was Jesus. Because of Jesus, it’s possible for us to have a relationship with God that will last forever. As we get in the mix this Christmas season, let’s take time to remember the reason we celebrate in the first place: Jesus, the greatest gift the world has ever known.
Memory Verse: “Mary is going to have a son. You must give him the name Jesus.That’s because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21, NIRV
RidgeKids Jr.- Show and Tell is always a favorite. Children have so much fun looking for the most special thing they can find to show their friends, and what each child shares helps teachers and friends get to know them a little bit better by seeing what is most valuable to them.
This month, we’re taking a look at the ultimate Show and Tell. God showed the world how much He loves us by giving us Jesus. That is what we celebrate at Christmas, and that is what we will continue to show the world through our actions and tell with our words.
Memory Verse: “God has given a son to us.” Proverbs 3:5 (NIV)
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!
Check Out What Is Happening In RidgeKids
Singing Tree Family Service-
Sunday, December 15th the 9am RidgeKids classes are available as normal. The 10:45am service will be The Singing Christmas Tree program for all families to watch, in the sanctuary. There will be NO RIDGEKIDS classes during the 10:45am service. We hope you will enjoy this opportunity to watch the performance as a family.
RidgeKids Pajama/Cookie Party-
Sunday, December 29th, during both services, all RidgeKids are invited to come to church in their pajamas! We will have a fun day in RidgeKids while having the kids help us pick the best sugar cookie from our annual cookie competition.
All 4th-6th grade students are invited to join us in the gym for our Next Level Small Group on Wednesdays from 5:30pm-7:00pm! We will start Part 2 in our series as we learn how to SERVE. These classes will last four weeks starting January 22nd.
Our Next Level Classes are designed to help our kids take their faith beyond Sunday mornings. They will learn how to apply what they are learning in church to every day life! We will send home assignments which will hopefully open up discussions between kids and parents. Weekly attendance is important because each week builds on concepts from previous lessons. We hope your kids will have fun taking their faith to the Next Level!
We would like everyone to pre-register for this class HERE so that we can have enough supplies and adult help. The dates for this class are Jan. 22, 29, and Feb. 5, 12.
We've got a fun adventure planned for our 5th and 6th graders at The Source Climbing Center on Sunday, January 26th! We will climb rock walls, cheer each other on, and have a blast hanging out with friends! We need all of the kids at the church at 5:15 PM ready to leave. Please feed the kids dinner before they arrive. Parents can pick their kids up at 8:15 PM at the church. Please read all of the details so that your kids can participate in this fun event. There are 2 steps to register!
First, you can register and pay for your student HERE. The cost is $20.00 for each student and the cost covers 2 hours of climbing fun!
Second, you need to complete the online form for THE SOURCE so that they can participate in the rock wall climbing activities. Click HERE to complete this form.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mark your calendars for DECEMBER!
December 8th- Singing Christmas Tree (see flyer for additional dates and details)
December 11th- RidgeKids Jr. Playdate (toddler-kinder )
December 15th- Singing Christmas Tree Family Service- No RidgeKids classes available for 10:45AM (9am classes available)
December 29th- RidgeKids Pajama and Cookie Day! (Kids can wear pajamas to church and help us pick the best sugar cookie from our annual adult cookie competition)
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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