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 FEBRUARY!
RidgeKids - Have you ever thought about what makes you, you? We all have different backgrounds, families, or favorite colors. We all enjoy different sports, foods, vacations, and have different friends and experiences in life. Even twins have different fingerprints! Together, all of those pieces make up who we are. But we can’t understand who we are and what we were created to do without first understanding the way God sees us. Every single one of us was created in the image of God. But even as image bearers, we were created as unique. There is only one you, and this month we have the chance to explore how God can use the ways we were created to make a difference.
Bible Verse: “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14 (NIV)
RidgeKids Jr.- Have you ever been on a bus filled with people? There are grandparents, kids, teenagers, people going to the store, people going to work, people going to school. They may not know each other, but do you know what they all have in common? Jesus loves every one of them. Every. Single. One! Think about it this way: if Jesus was driving a bus, everyone would be invited to get on. EVERYONE!
This month, your preschoolers will learn that Jesus loves them. Jesus loves their family. Jesus loves their friends. Jesus loves everyone! And Jesus wants everyone to follow Him! So, crank up that bus! Get those wheels turning! There is a great big world that needs to hear that Jesus loves everyone!
Bible Verse: “Love each other in the same way I have loved you.” (NLT)
Check Out What Is Happening In RidgeKids
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 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
Vacation Bible School Day Camp 2025.
Save the date: June 23-26. More information coming soon!
RidgeKids Dads, we don’t want you to miss this!
We are inviting you to a dads/father-figures weekend planned specifically for you! We believe it is true that all of us need to occasionally interrupt our normal lives to grow in faith and connect with others who are following Jesus. We will stay this year at Miracle Ranch Camp Facility on March 14, 15 & 16.
Guys, if you are thinking to yourself, why should I go to this?
We believe YOU WILL…
• connect with other imperfect guys trying to follow Jesus
• be a better father
• be a better husband
• interrupt your normal to make time for God
• be glad you did
Our time up north will consist of food, faith, campfires, competitions, worship, and some rest! Our mission is to grow our faith and encourage each other as Godly men, fathers, and most importantly, followers of Christ!
We intend to leave the Ridgefield church between 5-6pm on Friday, March 14. We will return back home by 2 PM on Sunday, March 16. Our speaker will be bringing a message on Saturday along with small group discussions on Friday night and Sunday morning. You can bring a Bible, a snack to share, pillows, and bedding. We will send out a specific packing list to those who register for the event. Feel free to invite friends to join us this year!
Miracle Ranch is in Port Orchard, 15999 Sidney Rd SW, Port Orchard, WA 98367. The cost of Dad's Retreat Weekend this year is $120 per guy. We think this location will be great as we will have more activities, food and facilities available. Please sign up HERE in advance so we can begin formulating the plan. If you have any questions, contact Randy Meade or Joey Yake for more info.
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 February & March
February 5- Next Level Serve Small Group (4th-6th Graders)
February 12- Final Next Level SERVE Small Group (4th-6th Graders)
February 19- RidgeKids Jr. Family GROW Group
February 26- RidgeKids Jr. Play Date (see slide with details)
March 14 to 16- RidgeKids Men’s/Dad’s Retreat(more info coming soon)
March 19- RidgeKids Jr. Family GROW Group
March 26- RidgeKids Jr. Play Date
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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