In RMC Kids, we want kids to love God, to love one another, and to know that God loves each one of them.
We believe children are members of the body of Christ. We seek to teach, welcome, nurture, and equip them and their families. We pray that these children will hear and respond to the good news of the gospel. We promise to tell them the good news until it becomes their own.
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Our goal is to create a safe, loving environment where children are invited into the Kingdom.
During the Worship Service
Children are welcome to join their parents for the duration of the worship service. We love to hear children worshipping along with us. We also offer these options for children and families:
NURSERY
For the duration of the service, our nursery rooms provide safe, nurturing environments where babies and toddlers can play while their parents attend worship.
nursing room
A nursing room is open for mothers and babies, and we livestream the service there.
SMALL SAINTS
For the duration of the service, our 2-3 year olds are invited to participate in Small Saints where they will have Bible story time, sensory play activities, scripture memory and crafts while in their room.
TEACH ME TO WORSHIP
Preschool and early elementary-aged children have the opportunity to attend a fun-filled session during the sermon that focuses on common elements of worship. These children will join us for the beginning of the service and be dismissed to their classes before the sermon. They will be brought back to the worship service during the Hymn of Response in order to participate in communion with their families.
Discipleship Hour
It is a joy for us to welcome and serve all children! Discipleship Hour is held on Sundays at 9am
NURSERY
All 8 weeks- 2 year olds are welcome to join us in the nursery during discipleship hour for free play or naps.
GODLY PLAY
Children ages 3k-3rd grade meet for Bible stories with trained storytellers and doorkeepers. The Biblical accounts are told using story sets that encourage children to engage the way they learn best- through play! Children are then invited to process the story using art work or the story set itself.
CLUB 45
Club 45, our 4th-5th grade ministry, meets for a Bible survey class. They alternate years, reviewing the Old Testament for a full year, then the New Testament for the next.
CHECK IN
All children through 5th grade who are attending any RMC Kids class should be checked in at the RMC Kids Welcome Table by a parent before attending class. Please check-in by 9:10 (for our 9:00 hour offerings), and by 10:10am (for our worship service offerings). Your child will receive a name tag, and you will receive a portion of the name tag that you will need in order to pick up your child from his or her room.Children should wear their nametags to their classes. At check-in, please alert Michal Mabray if you have a child with special needs, allergies or other concerns.
RESOURCES
We have a wide selection of books for both kids and parents. A sample of options is on display at the resource area each Sunday near the RMC Kids Welcome Table. Subscribe to our RMC Kids monthly email, below, for updates about what kids are learning in their classes and announcements of upcoming events for children and their families!
RMC Kids Email Updates
SAFETY
We take any harm toward children seriously and will not hesitate to report abuse as a crime, both as mandated reporters, and as people who believe God loves children and seeks their wellbeing. RMC Kids volunteers and staff have completed background checks, child safety training, and agreed to our child protection policy’s code of conduct. View our Child Protection Policy.
How to Connect:
If you have questions or would like to talk further about children’s ministry at RMC please email Michal Mabray, Children’s Ministry Director, michal@redmountainchurch.org.