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 MAY!
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Getting started can sometimes seem like the hardest part of meeting a need. But it actually starts before then. First we have to see the needs around us. Initiative isn’t just some practical principle; it’s really a spiritual principle that starts with God. God took initiative on our behalf by seeing that our relationship was broken and needed to be fixed. So God sent Jesus to make it right. And because we are made in God’s image, we are wired to be able to take initiative and get things done too.
Bible Verse: “ None of you should look out just for your own good. Each of you should also look out for the good of others.” Philippians 2:4 (NIrV)
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There was a time when learning how to tie our shoes was a big thing. Walking into a new preschool class was a big thing. And sleeping in our own bedroom by ourselves, that was a really big thing—like SO BIG! And now that we’re all grown up, the big things keep coming. God is going to give our preschoolers big things to do. God is going to give them little things to do. And whether it’s a big thing or a little thing, we want our preschoolers to know that they have the Lord our God to help them. God helps me do big things!
Bible Verse: “I know that God helps me.” Psalm 54:4 (NIrV)
Check Out What Is Happening In RidgeKids
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
It's time to celebrate our 6th Graders as they graduate out of RidgeKids and will take their faith to the next level in youth group!
The 6th Grade Moving up Celebration will be will be on Sunday, June 8th at 4:00 pm to 5:15pm, in the Gym.
This is a chance for us to celebrate our 6th Graders who have been actively attending RidgeKids classes on Sunday mornings. Parents and siblings are invited to come celebrate this special occasion with us! We will have a ceremony, dinner and a gift to send them off with a bang, as they graduate out of our RidgeKids Department.
As we wrap up our celebration, students and parents will transition into the Seventh Grade Orientation for youth group with our Youth Ministries Director, Amber Langeliers. She will be talking with parents and doing an activity with the students. This event is designed to make a comfortable and smooth transition them as they attend youth group at 6pm.
Please register HERE!
This is a really special experience for the students, their families and RidgeKids leaders. Contact Pastor Randy at randy@ridgefieldnazarene.org if you have any questions.
If you have any questions about The Ridge before that first night, feel free to contact Amber Langeliers at ajlangeliers@hotmail.com or text us at 360-552-7794.
It's time to celebrate our Kindergartners with a Moving Up Celebration!
On Sunday, June 8th, we will be celebrating our Kindergartners who will be moving out of RidgeKids Jr. and entering our RidgeKids classes in the Gym, the following Sunday. If you normally attend the 9am service or 10:45 am service, we will be celebrating at both times.
Parents are invited to join their Kindergartner for the first 15 minutes of class (whichever service they normally attend). During this time, the teachers will provide special treats and a small gift to celebrate your student!
You don't need to register for this event, but we hope you will join us to celebrate!
VBS Summer Day Camp, June 23-26th
We are getting ready to "Live It Out" with our Epic VBS Summer Camp experience and we want you to come! We will have a blast with fun activities, camp theme t-shirts, delicious snacks, and learning about Jesus!
Our VBS day camp will be on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 AM- NOON. VBS is for students entering 1st- 6th grades for the 2025-26 school year. The cost of camp is $15 per student to be paid at registration.
Camp Descriptions: Each kid will select a Creative Focus or Sports Focus for the week.
Camp Create Focus- We have creative and artistic VBS Camp activities in store for you! You will get to explore how amazing God is while creating art, moving to music, and cooking with your group.
Camp Compete Sports Focus- This active VBS Camp focus will be fun while learning some athletic skills and playing games. Join us in discovering confidence in Jesus while kicking a soccer ball, shooting a basketball, and playing a field game!
Kids at VBS will discover how to "Love Like Jesus" and allow God to help them live out their faith! Each individual child in your family will need to be registered separately.
Register your campers HERE and get ready to "Live It Out".
If you need additional information, email Pastor Randy at randy@ridgefieldnazarene.org or call/text (360) 552-7794.
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 MAY & JUNE
May 28th- RidgeKids Jr. Playdate (parents with preschool/toddlers)
June 8th- Kinder Move Up Celebration (first 15 minutes of both 9am and 10:45 am service)
June 8th- Sixth Grade Move Up Celebration (4:00pm-5:15pm)
June 15th- Father’s Day!
June 23-26th: “LIVE IT OUT” VBS (students entering 1st- 6th grade in the 2025/2026 school year)
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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