Children's Ministry

Welcome to our children’s ministry at RCC! We believe children are a blessing from God. As parents, we delight in the joy that Children bring, but we are also aware of our responsibility to “bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4) That’s a big job that, at times, can seem overwhelming. But God is faithful to provide all that is needed to help us accomplish this task, and one of the primary means He uses is the church. Our children’s ministry is designed to help you establish and nurture the faith of your children. Our goal is to provide God-centered, Bible-saturated, gospel-focused instruction that displays the glorious character and work of God. Although we work with children, our desire is to serve you, the parent.

Children’s Ministries go up through grade 5

The Priorities of our Children’s Ministry:

• Gospel-Focused – We believe that God can, and does, save children. That’s why we emphasize the gospel in our teaching, helping children to understand and respond to God’s plan of salvation through Jesus Christ.
• God-Centered – We believe that God is the main character of the Bible. So our lessons focus on helping children know about his wonderful character and his mighty works. We want stir their affections for God, to inspire them to love and to trust in God.
• Supplemental – We believe that parents are the primary teachers of their children. Therefore, we seek to structure our ministry to equip and support parents as they fulfill this God-given role to train and instruct their children in the Lord.

Nursery (well baby)

Birth to 36 months of age. Staffed at the 9:30 Sunday Services and 11:00 am Sunday School and Special Services

Children’s Church

Children, ages 3 – 5 are dismissed prior to the each Sunday morning message for a special time of teaching and activities.

Sunday Bible Classes (11:00 am)

• Preschool – Learn about: The basics of faith through Old and New Testament Bible stories.
• Kindergarten – Grade 1 – Learn about: Trusting God to always keep His promises to His children!
• Grades 2 and 3 – Learn about: How to worship and enjoy God forever through getting to know His Son and His work!
• Grade 4 & 5 – Learn about: God’s redemptive plan from Genesis through the Gospels!

Awana

Awana (Sparks: K-grade 2 and Truth and Training: grades 3 – 5) meets Wednesdays at 6:00-7:30 PM, September through April. This is a great opportunity to invite friends to learn about the Bible, memorize verses, play games and have a great time.

Vacation Bible School

Each summer, children (grades K-5) have the opportunity to invite friends and neighbors to a fun-filled week of activities and teaching from God’s Word. This is an exciting opportunity to come to know the Lord and grow in faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.