River Kids

Mission

Partnering with parents to be a relational community that builds friendships to share Jesus with the kids at The River and with their friends.

“Start children off on the way that they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
(Proverbs 22:6)

Our River Kids Ministry is staffed by dedicated volunteers and led by a staff member who is an expert in kid’s ministry. Each of our volunteers has had a background check to ensure your child’s safety.

Bring your child to the River Kids check-in station to get started. Your child will receive a tag as will you—and only you can retrieve your child. They will learn Bible stories and values, have fun, sing songs and want to come back!

Purpose

In the River Kids we hope to inspire 3 things in kids:

  • Wonder
    Helping kids realize that they are created to pursue an authentic relationship with their Creator.
  • Discovery
    Helping kids realize that they belong to Jesus and define themselves by what He says.
  • Passion
    Helping kids realize that they exist every day to demonstrate God’s love to a broken world.
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Pre-school (infant - 1st grade)

We have a great team of people that are dedicated each Sunday to create an environment especially for your infants through first grade kids. We can’t wait to meet them!

We know things are busy at this stage of life and your kids are learning and growing in amazing ways.

Our First Look curriculum is engaging, active, and fun. We are ready to teach them that Jesus wants to be their forever friend!

Download the free Parent Cue app (Apple and Android) to keep your child learning throughout the week. The app gives you suggestions for teaching your child about God during meal time, drive time, bath time, and bedtime. Make the most of the time that you have with your growing little one!

Connect 2nd - 5th Grade at The River Church

2nd - 5th grade

We want to help your child connect with Jesus, the Bible, and with their church family and community. Making friendships and building lasting relationships in Connect will help support your child’s developing walk with Christ.

Our 252 curriculum is interactive and thought-provoking. Your kids will have a fun time learning about God and singing together in a large group environment then break up into small groups (2nd-3rd grade and 4th-5th grade) to dig deeper into what they learned.

Download the Parent Cue app (Apple and Android) for weekly resources that help you continue what your child has learned about in Connect.

IGNITE meets Sunday evening from 6:30pm-8:00pm for music, teaching and small group time.

RBK EVENTS

Kids Night Out

Kids 3 years (and potty trained) to 5th grade are welcome to join us for a fun evening of pizza, games, crafts, and more. This event is held one Friday a quarter from 5:30pm-8:00pm.

See our events page for the next scheduled Kids Night Out. The event is staffed by volunteers who have completed our RiverBank Kids ministry application process and have a background check.

SEE SCHEDULE

Family Movie Night

Nothing beats a warm summer night, popcorn, and a movie under the stars. See our event calendar for the next scheduled movie night. Join us before it gets dark for yard games, popcorn, and fellowship.

The movie begins at dusk. Bring a cozy blanket and lawn chairs to enjoy the show. Invite your friends and family to this fun summertime event! All ages are welcome!

See our events page for the next scheduled Family Movie Night.

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Helicopter Egg Drop

Have you ever seen THOUSANDS of Easter eggs being dropped from a helicopter? We have and we love it!

This is our favorite event every year! We love being able to offer this for the families in our community.

See our events page for the date of this year’s annual Egg Drop. Make sure you get your tickets because space is limited.

SEE SCHEDULE
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Learn and Grow

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month through the Summer at 10:30am for stories, songs, and fun.

This a program tailored to 2-year-olds to 6-year-olds.

No registration needed. Moms and caregivers enjoy a cup of coffee while your little one listens, giggles, and wiggles. Invite a friend to join you! Held in the RiverBank Kids toddler room.

SEE SCHEDULE

Get Involved

We love our volunteers and we would love to add you to our team! The following are the volunteer areas in our kid’s ministry:

  • Check-In/Greeter
  • Nursery
  • Toddler
  • Preschool
  • Kindergarten-1st Grade
  • Connect (2nd-5th Grade)
  • Administrative (sending cards, preparing craft supplies, organizing, cleaning…)
  • Event Support

Email Taylor Henry at Taylor@hittheriver.com to "test drive” a volunteer position and/or to get more information.

First Time Attending?

You can download, print, and fill out the New Family Form to make your first check-in quicker. We can’t wait to meet you!
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