Partnering with families to build strong Biblical foundations,
while encouraging children to grow into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Sunday Mornings in RPC Kids
We’re excited to be able to provide children’s programming again! There are some modifications, but one thing that hasn’t changed is our excitement about sharing Jesus with your children!
Birth through Pre-K programming will have modified classroom sizes, and because of that, will be by registration only. Children may stay for one service only. There will be up to 6 children in a class. Registration will be open from Sunday-Saturday each week.
Kindergarten programming will be self-contained, have modified classroom sizes in NorthPointe Rooms E & F, and will be by registration only. There will be up to 12 children in a class. Registration will be open from Sunday-Saturday each week.
1st-3rd grade students will be have regular programming in the NorthPointe children’s area. 4th-5th grade students will have regular programming in the WestPointe building. Children may stay for one service only. There will be no pre-registration for this service, and normal check in will apply.
Children’s Ministry Events
Upcoming Events
SAY YES to the next generation! RPC Kids invites you to pour into the next generation at RockPointe Church by volunteering in the Children’s Ministry! Thank you for prayerfully considering ways that you can plug in to make a difference in the lives of the littlest ones in our church.
Fill out a volunteer application and get the process started TODAY!
Volunteer Opportunities:
Sunday Mornings
RPC KIDS: Birth – 5th Grade
9:15a service | Birth-5th Grade programming
11:00a service | Birth-5th Grade programming
The mission of RPC Kids is to partner with families to build strong spiritual foundations, while encouraging children to grow in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. On Sunday mornings, we use the TRU 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 24 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 an age-appropriate lesson from the TRU curriculum 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 Jennifer Schmitz, Associate Children's Minister / Preschool Ministry Leader.
Toddlers and preschoolers 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 Sunday, we use the TRU Blessings curriculum to teach Biblical truths to the younger preschoolers. The little ones then participate in craft time and take home something special that helps them remember the story they learned. Our PreK classes are welcomed into their small groups at arrival and then participate in a large group environment for worship, a puppet show, and their age-appropriate lesson from the TRU Wonder curriculum. Children then break into small groups for discussion and a time to create.
If there is a need for us to notify you during the service, we will text you.
Helpful Hints:
- Bring extra diapers, pull-ups, 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, and 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.
For more information, contact Jennifer Schmitz, Associate Children's Minister / Preschool Ministry Leader.
All children are a part of God’s story. We invite your 1st-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 TRU Story 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 TRU Story curriculum click on the link below.
For more information, contact Sabrina Harrison, K-3rd Grade Ministry Leader.
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 TRU Story curriculum and worshipping together along with a live band each week!
For more information about the TRU Story curriculum, click on the link below.
For more information, contact April Mosley, 4th & 5th Grade Ministry Leader.
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 9:15am or 11:00am 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
RPC Kids provides children with two paths to BECOME and BELONG on Wednesday nights!
Ignite Kids offers children in 1st-5th grade an amazing opportunity to grow in their faith while encouraging community with other kids. The fall semester will look a little different this year. Groups will meet OUTSIDE from 4:30-5:30pm for fellowship, snacks, games, and discipleship.
Bible Drill trains 4th and 5th graders how to hide God’s Word in their hearts by memorizing scripture and learning the books of the Bible.
Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30pm during the fall semester.
Fall Semester dates: September 9 - November 4, 2020
Spring Semester dates: 2021 dates TBD
1st grade - 5th grade
$10 per child for the semester.
Registration fee includes all supplies, reference materials, and celebrations.
Click HERE to register for the fall 2020 semester.
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 when registration opens. 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.
RockPointe Church - outdoor areas
Wednesday Ignite Kids check-in will take place in the main building foyer starting at 4:15pm. Parents will drop off and pick up in their outdoor small group location.
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 click HERE to register or contact Christi Victor.
BIBLE DRILL
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.
- Dates – Fall semester: 9/9/20 – 11/18/20 | Spring Semester: Dates TBD (If your child qualifies for and chooses to attend the State/Regional Drills, practices will continue through the month of April with the State/Regional Drill taking place at the end of April.)
- Time – 5:30-6:25pm (Children may participate in both Bible Drill and Ignite Kids)
- Location – NorthPointe Collide
- Cost – $20 for the year – includes class materials, supplies, and t-shirt
- Competition – Children will have the opportunity to compete at an associational and state level during the Spring semester
- Materials Needed – A Drill Bible is required for this class and is purchased during registration for $13
For more information on the Ignite Kids and Bible Drill programs, 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 on this journey. The Baby Dedication ceremony during the service will occur the following weekend.
Baby Dedication Class for Parents: October 18, 2020 at 9:15am in room 308 of the Main Building
Click HERE to register.
Next Baby Dedication Weekend: October 25, 2020
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, October 11, 2020 from 8:30-10:30am
Click HERE to register.
Location: Main Building - Room 308
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.
5th graders and their parents/guardians are invited to a time of prayer, blessing, and celebration as they transition to 6th grade and to Student Ministry. Please join us for this milestone celebration. Desserts and photo booth following the ceremony.
The next 5th Grade Blessing will take place in the spring of 2021.
Please contact April Mosley at april@rpcstaff.org for more information.
This class is a follow up to baptism for your 1st-5th grader.
In this three-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 4, 2020
End Date: October 18, 2020
Class Time: 11:00am-12:15pm
Location: Room 308 of the Main Building
Registration: For children who have participated in believer's baptism only. Registration for the Fall 2020 class will open in August 2020.
For more information, email Christy McCallum, Children’s Minister.
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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.
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.