Children’s Ministry Events
Upcoming Events
Sunday Mornings
RPC KIDS: Birth – 5th Grade
The mission of RPC Kids is to partner with families to build strong spiritual foundations, while enabling children to grow into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. On Sunday mornings, we use the Orange Curriculum to teach God’s word in a fun, deep and engaging way. For more information on age specific programming, click on a section below.
Newborns through 18 months are welcomed into a safe, loving environment. It is important to us that you and your child are happy while they are in our care. We will inquire of your child’s needs when they arrive and let you know of any news when you pick them up.
When children are able, they participate in our Bibles and Bells program and sing about how special God’s Word is. In addition, our trained volunteers will share a "Basic Truth" from the Bible and pray over your child each week.
If we need to notify you during service, we will do so by sending you a text message.
Helpful Hints:
- Bring extra diapers and a change of clothes.
- Label any items brought to class including cups, pacifiers, and diapers.
- We promote your children based upon development. When your child begins walking, they will move to the older nursery class. One of our caregivers will discuss this with you before a class change is made.
- All of our volunteers are background checked and trained on how to best care for your child
- We maintain a safe ratio in each class
- Our rooms and toys are sanitized each week
For more information, contact Margo Baisley.
Toddlers are invited to a class that is filled with fun and exciting things to do. We have specific guidelines in order to provide a safe, clean environment. Each week of the year, we use the Orange: First Look preschool curriculum to teach Biblical truths. The little ones then participate in craft time and take home something special that helps them remember the story they learned. Our volunteers also pray a different biblical virtue over them each month.
If there is a need for us to notify you during the service, we will text you.
Helpful Hints:
- Bring extra diapers and a change of clothes.
- Label any items brought to class including cups, pacifiers, and diapers.
- Do not bring any toys from home. It is hard for children to share their special toys plus it is difficult for teachers to know which toys belong to each child.
- If your child is potty training, please communicate this to the teacher.
- All of our volunteers are background checked and trained on how to best care for your child.
- We maintain a safe ratio in each class.
- Our rooms and toys are sanitized each week.
When your child arrives, he/she will be greeted with a warm welcome! Children have a few minutes when they arrive to choose a station to enjoy. Next, Our Pre-K children participate in a large group environment for their age-appropriate lesson from the Orange: First Look preschool curriculum. Children respond to what they’ve heard with a time of worship through singing and then break into small groups for discussion and a time to create.
For more information about the Orange Curriculum, click on the link below.
If there is a need for us to notify you during service, we will text you.
- All of our volunteers are background checked and trained on how to best care for your child.
- We maintain a safe ratio in each class.
- Our rooms and toys are sanitized each week.
All children are a part of God’s story. We invite your Kinder-3rd grade children to come be a part of our weekend experience at RockPointe and discover what God’s word says in a dynamic, energetic, age-appropriate way using the Orange: 252 Basics elementary curriculum! They will spend time in a combination of large and small groups, connecting and engaging with the Word and with each other.
Classes are held on Sunday morning during the 9:15am and 11:00am services.
For more information about the Orange Curriculum and to view parent resources, click on the links below.
WHAT IS MERGE?
Imagine being a 4th or 5th grade student. You don’t quite think you are a kid anymore (even though you are), but you’re not yet a teenager. So, where do you fit in during this transitional period of your life? RockPointe Children’s Ministry believes our 4th and 5th grade students need a learning environment all their own. Merge is an environment that is challenging, crazy fun, and works with parents to prepare these kids for the next chapter of their lives. Classes are held Sunday morning in WestPointe Building during the 9:15am and 11:00am services. Children will enjoy learning from the Orange: 252 Basics preteen curriculum and worshipping together along with a live band each week!
For more information about the Orange Curriculum and to view parent resources, click on the links below.
MULTIPLY is an RPC Kids mentoring program where Disciple Makers walk alongside 4th/5th graders to aid in their spiritual journey.
Disciple Makers (DMs) are RockPointe high school students and young adults who have a desire to make a spiritual impact with children. The goal of the DM is to help his/her group of children mature in their walk with Jesus.
Mentees are RockPointe Church 4th/5th graders who want to work intentionally at maturing in their spiritual walk with Jesus. In most cases, children will be in a group with 2 other children and one or two Disciple Makers (DMs) as their mentors.
Children will check into their Sunday morning grade-level classes and attend the initial small group portion, as well as the full large group portion of programming. After large group, the DMs will gather their mentees and will meet in and around the RockPointe campus buildings and outdoor seating areas. Parents will pick up their children in their small group classroom at the conclusion of services. The meetings will consist of discussions around topics that are relevant to upper elementary students. Click HERE for an example of a discussion Talk-Sheet that will be used.
Meetings between DMs and their mentees will occur on Sundays during the small group portion of regular Children's Ministry programming at the 9:15am or 11:00am services. Please see the exact dates below.
Meeting Dates for Fall/Spring 2017-2018
September 17: Parent/Child Information Meeting
September 24
October 1
October 8
October 15
October 22
October 29
January 7
January 14
January 21
January 28
March 4
March 18
March 25
May 6
May 13
May 20
Multiply registration is now closed. Please email Linda Morrison to be placed on a wait list.
Please note there is an important Parent/Child Information Meeting on September 17th from 9:30a-10:45a in room 309B (located in the east wing of the main building.)
Interested in becoming a Disciple Maker (DM)?
Begin the application process today by clicking below.
For more information about MULTIPLY, please contact Linda Morrison.
RockPointe strives to provide an accepting environment where individuals with special needs can learn about Christ. For families with children who have been diagnosed with a disability, whether it is physical or mental, we will provide a “Buddy” for your child during the 9:15 am or 11:00 am Sunday morning worship services. Our “Buddy” will pair up with your child to accompany and help with participation in their age-appropriate classroom.
For more information, please visit our Embrace: Special Needs site.
Wednesday Evenings
Ignite Kids! offers children in 1st-5th grade an amazing opportunity to grow in both discipleship and a skill, while encouraging community with other kids. Children choose one discipleship option and one skill option each school year (from August to March).
Wednesdays from 6:00-7:50pm.
The 2017-2018 Ignite Kids year is over, but we are looking forward to another great season beginning in August 2018! Stay tuned for more details.
RockPointe Church
NorthPointe and WestPointe buildings
1st grade - 5th grade
Childcare is available for children ages birth-Kindergarten for parents enrolled in Wednesday evening adult classes and Bible studies. Childcare ("FaithBuilders") sign-up is completed through adult class registration forms.
$20 per child (includes all supplies, reference materials, and end of year party)
Registration for the 2018-2019 season will begin in August 2018.
To register for this event, you must have an account in our new myRPC community. Please request an account by clicking HERE. Once you receive your account information (emailed to you within 24 hours of your request), you can register for this event by selecting this event in the FORMS tab within myRPC or by clicking on the "REGISTER HERE" link above beginning in August 2018. After your initial myRPC set up, it will be easier than ever before to register for events, give online, interact with your RockPointe groups, and manage your RPC calendar. Thank you for setting up your account within myRPC!
**After registering, you should receive a confirmation email that includes further details. If you do not receive this confirmation or if you have difficulty registering, please email Jennifer Schmitz.
Interested in being an Ignite Kids! volunteer?
We need volunteers in the following areas: registration, media, discipleship classroom teachers and helpers, and skill classroom helpers. If you’d like to volunteer, please indicate your preference on your child’s registration form or contact Christy McCallum.
SKILL OPTIONS
Each child will select one discipleship option and one skill option for the school year. Skill classes meet during the first part of the evening from 6:00-6:45pm.
3rd-5th grade
This class for girls focuses on the heart of the dancer as a worshiper, training both the body and spirit as they learn to minister to others through God-centered dance.
*Dancers in this class will have an opportunity to perform twice during the school year (once at the RPC Kids Christmas Worship Program and once in the spring). Additional rehearsals are required. Dancers will purchase one costume (an additional $40 cost) and one pair of shoes (Tan Gore Jazz Shoes), which will be used for both performances.
1st-5th grade
This program concentrates on teaching children how to praise God with singing and helps children learn to be true worshipers from the inside out. As a Joy Jam participant, your child will be preparing for the RPC Kids Christmas Program in December (with the potential of being assigned a special role) and for the Spring Program in March.
3rd-5th grade
These young actors will practice beginning acting skills and script reading. Our fall semester will include practicing for specific roles in the RPC Kids Christmas Program on Saturday, 12/23/17. Our spring semester will afford your children the opportunity to perform in front of an audience of their peers.
3rd-5th grade
This discovery class for boys will host a variety of outdoor activities. Those may include fishing, craftsmanship, marksmanship, and assorted games teaching spiritual life lessons along the way.
DISCIPLESHIP OPTIONS
Each child will select one discipleship option and one skill option for the school year. Discipleship classes meet during the second part of the evening from 6:45-7:50pm.
1st-3rd grade
Skills, Drills and Thrills is a program designed for 1st - 3rd graders to train children to hide God's word in their hearts. This introductory class teaches kids how to navigate the Bible, memorize Bible verses, and learn the books of the Bible through games, lessons, and more!
4th-5th grade
The Bible Drill discipleship path is a dynamic program in which children will memorize 25 verses, 10 key passages and the names of all 66 books of the Bible. It is essential that parents partner with the child to learn the material. In addition to practice time, please pray, motivate, and encourage your child as he/she memorizes God’s Word. Children will have the opportunity to compete at an associational and state level during the spring semester.
A Drill Bible is required for this class ($13) and is available for purchase during registration.
4th-5th grade
We are excited to offer this new discipleship path! During the fall semester, children will take the Discover 4 Yourself class and during the spring semester, children will take the Level UP course.
Discover 4 Yourself introduces the basics of inductive Bible study, observation, interpretation, and application. As kids learn about people in the Bible, the way things were done in biblical times, the amazing miracles performed, and numerous terrific adventures found in the Bible, they will discover that God's Word speaks to them right where they are today.
Kids are not merely the leaders of tomorrow; they can have a measurable impact on the Kingdom right now! In Level UP, kids learn foundational biblical leadership truths as they develop their imaginations and put creative thinking into action. They will also work together to design a service project that impacts a real need in the community.
4th-5th grade
This discipleship path will provide age-appropriate answers to tough questions that kids ask about God, Jesus, faith, grace, creation, and the Bible. During the fall semester, children will take the Case for Christ for Kids class and during the spring semester, children will take the Apologetics for Kids course.
Case For Christ: For Kids is an apologetics class for children who are searching for ways to answer some tough questions, as well as ways to confidently defend their faith. This class will help them answer big questions on the existence, miracles, ministry and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth.
The Apologetics for Kids curriculum is "It All Begins with Genesis" and focuses on the importance of a biblical worldview and why a worldview must be founded on the authority and accuracy of God's Word. Kids will become prepared to read and understand the Bible and apply it to their own lives – strengthening their faith and equipping them to share with others and defend what they believe.
DROP OFF / PICK UP INFORMATION
Wednesday Ignite Kids! check-in will take place in both the NorthPointe children’s lobby and the WestPointe lobby starting at 5:45pm. Parents will drop children off in their SKILL classroom (see skill classrooms below). Pick up will be in the child’s DISCIPLESHIP location (see discipleship classrooms below).
Glory Moves - NorthPointe Collide large group room
Joy Jam - WestPointe Merge large group room
Skit Kids - NorthPointe Kinder/1st grade room
B.I.G Time (Boys Ignited by God) - WestPointe North Quadrant room (right side)
Bible Drill - NorthPointe Kinder/1st grade and 3rd grade rooms
Skills, Drills and Thrills - WestPointe North and South Quadrants
Case for Christ / Apologetics for Kids - NorthPointe training room
Discover 4 Yourself / Level UP - NorthPointe 2nd grade room
For more information on the Ignite Kids program, please contact Christy McCallum, Children’s Minister.
Spiritual Milestones
How does a parent take on the responsibility of “primary spiritual nurturer” in the life of his/her growing child?
1) First, a parent grows in his or her own understanding of the Bible and relationship with Christ. 2) Second, parents learn how to effectively practice age-appropriate family devotions in their own home. 3) Finally, parents learn to equip their children for the natural, spiritual milestones.
Christian parents are naturally compelled to present their newborn children to God. This milestone connects new parents with the magnificent responsibility and opportunity of leading their children spiritually. When parents present their children to God even as Mary and Joseph did, they’re acknowledging two simple facts. First, this new baby is God’s creation and therefore God’s possession. Second, as stewards of God’s possession, parents have the responsibility to intentionally raise the child in a way that’s pleasing to God. In this class, we will discuss what this might look like, and how we at RPC can partner with you in this journey. The Baby Dedication ceremony during the service will occur the following weekend.
Baby Dedication Class for Parents: April 29, 2018 at 9:15am in the NorthPointe Training Room (on the children’s side)
Next Baby Dedication Weekend: May 6, 2018
Please click HERE to register.
Email Christy McCallum for more information.
“NOW, I AM GIVING YOU TO THE LORD, AND YOU WILL BELONG TO THE LORD YOUR WHOLE LIFE.” 1 SAMUEL 1:28
Next Class Date:
Sunday, May 20, 2018 from 8:30-10:30am.
Click HERE to register.
Location: NorthPointe Building - Training Room
This class is for parents and children in 1st-5th grades. The plan of salvation, what it means and when it is time to be baptized, and how communion fits into a Christian’s life are all topics which will be taught. These topics are covered in a relevant and child-friendly way. This is the FIRST step in the baptism process.
A follow up with your Children’s Minister should occur once your child has completed the Basics for Kids class, has asked Jesus to be their Lord and Savior, can articulate his/her salvation experience, and is ready to proclaim their salvation publicly. Email Christy McCallum, Children’s Minister to schedule this next step.
At RockPointe Church, we invite children who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, and who are ready to proclaim this choice publicly, to make a video testimony. This is Step #3 in the baptism process. The video will be recorded in advance carefully by our Ministry Staff. Your child will be prepared and made at ease during the taping. On the day of your child’s baptism, his/her video testimony will be played in the Worship Center before the actual baptism. Afterwards, a video with their testimony will be given to you along with a Baptism Certificate and a Baptism Memories packet to record special moments from the day.
Why a video?
Since baptism is a public proclamation of your child’s faith in Christ, we feel that the video gives your child the opportunity to share what they really want to say. Additionally, your child’s faith story is very meaningful. We want them to be able to remember it and share it with others as inspiration.
Baptisms are scheduled with your Children’s Minister during your child’s follow up. Baptisms take place on Sunday mornings, and include a showing of your child’s pre-recorded testimony video.
This class is a follow up to baptism for your 1st-5th grader.
In this four week class held on Sunday mornings, your children will spend time discussing, at length, these four topics:
1) Becoming a Christian - Their testimony and how to use it
2) Following Jesus’ Example - Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
3) Church - What that is and what a Christian’s responsibility is
4) Developing a Relationship - Spending time with God
Class Information:
Start Date: October 7, 2018
End Date: October 28, 2018
Class Time: 11:00am-12:15pm
Location: RPC Kids Training Room in NorthPointe
Registration: Opens Fall 2018
For more information, email Christy McCallum, Children’s Minister.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES IN RPC KIDS
Children’s Ministry Staff
Volunteers
Serving on our RPC Kids volunteer team is an opportunity to honor God and introduce children to the wonderful truths in the Bible. Our volunteers have the privilege of impacting children’s lives with their gifts of teaching, singing, praying, playing, creating, and planning.
This ministry area has many areas of service. Please see below for the area that might interest you most.
Prior to serving, every volunteer serving with children must complete and pass a Secure Search Background Check. Click Here to complete the Secure Search Background Check. Background check renewals are required every two years for most positions. Note: Once you click on the link, you will see “A RockPointe Church Background Screening”. Click on the “Apply” button below that.
A member of the RPC Kids staff would love to talk with you about serving in the Children’s Ministry. If you are interested and would like to know more about volunteering in some capacity, please contact Christy McCallum, Children’s Minister.