Join Us Sunday!
During our worship gatherings each Sunday, River Kids presents children with the truth of the gospel. We want to support and partner with parents in their role as primary disciple-makers of their children. In every class, the Bible is taught and children are encouraged to be active participants in God’s mission to make disciples of all nations through fun, engaging, and age-appropriate lessons.
Ages & Stages
We understand that you are entrusting us with a precious gift and that is why your child’s safety is very important to us while they are in our care. Each area is supervised by several staff members and volunteers who have been carefully vetted and trained in ensuring the safety of your child. We also pursue low child-to-teacher ratios for optimal learning and safety.
NURSERY & PRESCHOOL | NEWBORN – PRE-KINDERGARTEN
Sundays: 9:30 AM | 11:15 AM
The infant and preschool years are critical for a child’s development. We use play, storytelling, caretaking, and singing to teach each child about God and His love for us. Each Sunday your preschooler will connect with other children in two settings. In small group time, there are opening activities, a craft or game, a Bible truth, and a snack. In large group time, we present the Bible lesson through video and singing.
ELEMENTARY | KINDERGARTEN – 4TH GRADE
Sundays: 9:30 AM | 11:15 AM
During the elementary years, our goal is to help children recognize their need for God, His grace, and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Helping elementary aged children see their role in God’s mission to make disciples and multiply churches among all nations is another principle we strive to instill. Large group time engages children through interactive storytelling, verse memorization, singing, and focused prayer. Then, in small groups, leaders help the children reflect on God’s Word through group activities and intentional discussion. Often, leaders build lasting mentor relationships with the kids they lead.
MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5TH -6TH GRADE
Sundays: 9:30 AM | 11:15 AM
In the Middle School phase, our desire is to gain relational stability with them while they work through the “Who Am I?” phase. On their journey, we strive to connect them with God, our leaders, and each other in a place where we can have fun, wrestle with difficult questions through God’s Word, and be real with each other. We long for middle schoolers to make a difference in their spheres of influence and to reach the nations for Jesus.
Helpful Info
How Do I Check In?
Kid’s Check-in opens 20 minutes before each service starts. If you’re visiting us for the first time, you will need to fill out a quick registration card in person or by CLICKING HERE to receive your child’s entry sticker. The sticker serves two purposes:
Parent Paging – If we need to get a hold of you, the number on your sticker will be displayed in the auditorium and throughout the building.
Child Pick-up – You must present your portion of the sticker before we release your child.
Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or older sibling who is 16 or older. Children MAY NOT check themselves in.
Where Do I Go?
Follow the signs to the River Kids check-in area or look for one of our volunteers in a River Kids shirt. We’re glad to answer all your questions.
Baby Dedications & Classes?
For more information on Baby Dedication Class and Kid’s Baptism Class, message Erika Blair at erika@therivercc.com
Start Here Baptism Class
Parents want to be present during significant times in their child’s life.
First steps.
First day of school.
First ball game.
Those firsts are pretty easy.
But what about when kids have their first questions about faith? How can the church equip parents to have significant faith conversations at home?
What if parents just need a place to start?
START HERE is a presentation designed to give parents what they need to participate in the most important event of their child’s life. With this simple Gospel
presentation and a conversation guide for parents, START HERE provides everything churches need to help equip parents to lead their children to Christ.
MIDWEEK
NURSERY - 6TH GRADE
Wednesday: 6 PM
In coordination with our adult midweek classes, we provide programs for nursery, preschool, elementary, and middle school kids.
Nursery and preschool ages, our goal is to offer loving care for your children with supervised and vetted volunteers.
K- 2ND, kids will focus on a broad overview of Old & New Testament events. Our goal is to help kids see the Bible as one story as God reveals His character and His plan in a purposeful way, and see Jesus at the center of God’s plan for bringing the world back to Himself through a wide variety of activities.
3RD - 6TH, kids participate in engaging lessons developed from the questions and answers of The New City Catechism, designed to help children learn the core doctrines of the Christian faith. Using a variety of activities, children will gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
More Questions?
Contact us: erika@therivercc.com or 931-528-3660
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