Redeemer Kids
Redeemer Church Rockford exists to declare Jesus and develop Jesus followers. Every ministry, including Redeemer Kids, exists to further this mission. We aim to unite church & home in declaring Jesus and developing Jesus followers among kids & families. To that end, we read, pray, and sing together as God's people. What we do on Sundays, you can support at home: learn the hymn of the month, read the books, review the catechism, and continue in prayer.
Memory Verse and Catechism Question
Every Sunday, we go over a memory verse and catechism question with your children. You can help prepare your kids by watching the upcoming bible story and talking about the upcoming verse or NEW CITY CATECHISM question of the week, listed here:
Month of July
July 6
# 72 -Who Is My Neighbor?
Memory Verse:
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself. - LUKE 10:27
July 13
#73 - Lost & Found
Memory Verse:
There is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents. - LUKE 15:10
July 20
#74 - Debts and Debtors
Memory Verse:
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you - EPHESIANS 4:32
July 27
#74 - Grumbles and Grace
Memory Verse:
So the last will be first, and the first last. - Matthew 20:16
Curriculum plan
In Preschool 2-4 we teach through our "In-house" curriculum. Each week we learn key stories from the Bible in engaging ways that make God's Word come alive to the kids.
In K - 5th Grade we use Crossway's "The Biggest Story" curriculum. Each week we learn a new Bible story, chronologically going through the entire Bible with the kids learning how the Bible is one big story, centered upon the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Prayer of Salvation
Titus 3:3-5 says, “For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit."
When children understand that their sin separates them from God and has eternal consequences, and choose to seek forgiveness of their sin through Jesus Christ alone, here is an example of how you can pray together:
Jesus - I know that you made me and want me to obey you with all my heart. I know I have disobeyed and wanted to go my own way. I have thought and done things against your directions. I am sorry. I know that you gave up your life to save me from these sins and to make me your child again. I accept your promises and ask you to please save me now and forever. Amen.
Please let us know if your child has made a profession of faith by filling out this form. We want to rejoice and celebrate with you!
Hymn of the Month
4th & 5th Events
As your student enters 4th & 5th grade, we want to work to prepare them for their teenage years, building healthy community and friendships. We have monthly events designed to promote these relationships and to strengthen bonds as the student graduates into Redeemer Students.
Family Worship Sundays
On the fourth and fifth Sundays of the month, we have Family Worship Sundays. We believe that a crucial part of a child's discipleship is seeing the church worship, pray, and learn together. So on these last Sundays of the month, we provide childcare for infants-3rd grade, but the 4th & 5th graders attend worship with their families in the main auditorium.
ABC MEMORY CURRICULUM
FAQ
What services offer Redeemer Kids?
We currently have Redeemer Kids during all three services: 8am (infant/toddlers), 9:30am and 11am.
I'm new, how do I register my kids for Sunday?
As a first-time visitor, stop by our Welcome Desk outside the Student Center. Our Welcome Team is ready to help you check-in for the first time. We will ask for contact information and other relevant information to place your child in the right room. Our volunteers will help you find the right classrooms for your children and introduce them to their teachers.
What time should I arrive?
Check-in begins 15 minutes before service. If you are a first-time visitor, we encourage you to arrive at 7:45 am, 9:15 am or 10:45 am to give us enough time to register your children.
Where is the Student Center?
The Student Center is on the west side of the building (closest to Forest Hills Rd). For the most convenient access to the Student Center, enter through the Office Doors.
I’m a regular attendee, but I'm bringing a guest. How do I register a guest?
Stop by the Welcome Desk in the Student Center to register your guest for Redeemer Kids. The Welcome Team can print out everyone’s name tags at the same time and provide your guest with their gift.
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Log into your myRedeemer account and add your guest as another family member, then you can use the self-check-in stations around the column on Sunday morning to print out everyone’s name tags at once.
Join Our Team
- Volunteers: Age 18 or older (Background Check Required)
- Volunteers: Ages 12-17 (Background Check Not Required)
