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 and 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.
It is a Joy For Us to Welcome and Serve
All Children
We offer a variety of opportunities throughout Sunday mornings. Everything is designed to help children and families participate in the life and worship of the church.
Discipleship Hour (Sundays at 9am)
Nursery (Infants-3 years)
All infants throughs- young three- 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!
Club 45
Our 4th-5th graders meet for a Bible survey class. Over the course of two years, they’ll journey through God’s story from Genesis to Revelation.
During the Worship Service
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 two- and young three-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
3K through 1st grade children have the opportunity to attend a fun-filled session during the sermon that focuses on common elements of worship. These children worship with us at the beginning of the service and are invited to their classes before the sermon. They return to the worship service during the Hymn of Response in order to participate in communion with their families.
Check-In
All children through 5th grade 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 is needed to pick up your child from their class. Children should wear their name tags 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 for updates about what our kids are learning and announcements of upcoming events.
Safety
We take any harm toward children seriously. Both as mandated reporters and believers that God loves children and seeks their well-being, we will not hesitate to report abuse as a crime. Our volunteers and staff have completed background checks, child safety training, and agree to our child protection policy’s code of conduct.
Questions?
If you have questions or would like to talk further about children’s ministry at RMC please email Michal Mabray.