FOUNDATIONS KIDS MINISTRY
It is Riverbend’s desire that every child would hear about, experience and understand the love of Christ. We strive to do that both through lessons and activities, to teach the kids about who God is; and also, through our intentions and interactions, to show them the love of Christ. At Riverbend, we believe that children aren’t just the church of tomorrow, but they are the church of TODAY!
9 AM classes available for children 6 months through kindergarten
11 AM classes available for children 6 months through 5th grade**
**1st thru 5th grade begin in the main worship service before being dismissed to class
Welcome to Foundations!
Hey everyone and welcome to Riverbend Community Church. I am Amy and I serve as the Children’s Ministry Coordinator. It is a joy to be able to combine two of my passions, Jesus and teaching children! But I can’t do that alone!
As a team, our volunteers create an environment during Foundations that is full of love, learning, and provide opportunities for relationships to grow and develop. Our volunteers are fully background checked and come ready to engage, teach, and point our children to Christ on a Sunday Morning.
Grow Cirriculum
Grow Kids takes kids through every major Bible story in three years. Every year, we spend an equal amount of time in the Old and New Testaments — six months each! The Old Testament is taught chronologically over three years, while the New Testament is taught chronologically every year (but with new stories each time). Grow Kids uses scripture and Bible lessons, paired with movement and hands-on-activities, as well as video teaching lessons to help our kids grow in their relationship with Christ.
Click below to learn more about the Cirriculum.
Inclusive Sunday School
Riverbend is committed to making our church as a whole and our Foundations Kids Program more accommodating to those in our community with disabilities and special needs. Currently, we offer a floater buddy program in our Foundations Kids Program. Buddies are trained volunteers who are available to specially assist and care for children with special needs in the classroom.
Help Riverbend, get to know you and your child better- by filling out the Child Profile Form below.
August Memory Verse
“For God so loved the world, that he gave His only son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.”
Class Setup and Schedule
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This age group enjoys free play, kids’ Christian music and stories on a Sunday Morning. Room is equipped with appropriate toys, changing tables, highchair, and crib.
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This age group starts Sundays with free play to connect and build relationships with each other. Then there is a video lesson and Bible teaching, activity or craft, snack, and more free play until pick up.
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This age group starts in the main service to worship with the whole congregation before being dismissed to class. In class they do a movement activity, video lesson and related activity, snack, and free play until pick up.
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This age group starts in the main service to worship with the whole congregation before being dismissed to class. In class they do a video lesson and related activity, deeper discussions and questions, snack, and games until pick up.
EVENTS
August 24th: Memory Verse Day. Kids can say their monthly memory verse for a prize.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave His only son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16
August 31st: Family Style Service: No Foundations
PARENT RESOURCES
VOLUNTEER
Foundations Kids Ministry is always looking for volunteers passionate about investing in the church of tomorrow - today. Rolls include check in, teaching, assisting in the class and being a buddy for kids with special needs. All volunteers must have updated clearances.