Infant to 5th Grade

Jaci Hutchcraft

Kids Minister

763.428.5115

Welcome to Kid's Ministry!

We believe children are a treasured gift from God. Our desire at NorthRidge is that each child would feel God’s love and know they are a treasured part of the church. Read about our vision in Kids Ministry to love God, love each other and make a difference.

There are links on this page for family activities, memory verses, information about our online Wednesday groups and Sunday classes. Parents, read below about our vision and check out the parent resources at the bottom of the page for more information.

Our Kid's Ministry Vision

Our Vision to Love God

Love God

God’s love for kids is deep and evident in all scripture. At NorthRidge, our goal is to encourage kids to know God better though studying His Word (the Bible), memorizing Bible verses and worshiping him through song, prayer and giving. As they get to know God better, our prayer is that their love for him will grow both in faith and obedience. In kid’s ministry, we believe even at a young age a child can understand their need for a Savior, that’s why we present the gospel message often, and encouraging them to talk with their teachers or parents if they have any questions.

We encourage kids to attend worship with their parents as they are ready. Once they have placed their faith in Jesus as their personal Savior, we encourage them to participate in communion and be baptized.

Our Vision to Love Each Other

Love Each Other

In kid’s ministry we learn to love each other in several ways. Through practical application of each Bible lesson, they are learning to love God first but also their family and friends in practical ways. One way we encourage kids to love others is within small groups. In age and gender specific small groups, they are encouraged to share their struggles, victories and prayer requests with each other creating an accepting, safe and loving environment to share life.

On this website page you will find links to our monthly newsletter which has activities and resources to apply and expand on the Biblical principles we are learning in our classes.

Our Vision to Make a Difference

Make a Difference

Making a difference means reaching out beyond our families and church to the world around us. Kids love to make a difference, so our goal is to provide opportunities throughout the year for them to make a difference, both in our community and around the world.

Through inviting friends to our weekly Wednesday night KidsQuest, gathering supplies for CROSS (a local food shelf) or Easter baskets for Mobile Hope, kids can make a difference in our community. We also encourage them to make a difference globally through both giving regularly toward missionary projects (see below for online giving links) as well as doing service projects like collecting school supplies or hygiene kits to send on missions trips.

Kids January News

Kid's Can Make a Difference

January Family Page

Memory Verse & Family Activity

Parents Facebook Group

Parents of children infant to 5th grade are invited to join our Parents of Kids Facebook group. We use this group to interact with you and your kids.

KIDS MINISTRY PROGRAMS

Onsite Sunday

Kid's Ministry Spotlight

Sermon Challenge for Jan 23-24

For your challenge today you have a couple options (click here to see a visual of your options)

Draw a picture of King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream tree. Here on the outside draw a big, beautiful tree with animals and green leaves. Then on the inside draw just the tree stump. God used the image of that tree to warn King Nebuchadnezzar that he needed to be humble and give God the credit.
Or if you want to do some writing you can make a craft like this one. Making the commitment “I will” at the top and on each of the following rectangles write: give the glory to God, think of others more than myself, recognize my sin, and lift others up with kind words.

Giving God the glory for all the things he has done is a great step toward having a humble spirit because God’s got us…so we should give Him the credit.

Keep being a light in the darkness! Love God, Love Each Other and Make a Difference.

Post a picture of your work on our Parents of NRF Kid's Facebook group.

Memory Verses

Winter 2020-2021 Memory Verses

As always, it is fine to choose whichever translation of the Bible you’d like. The verses listed below are in NIrV. While we are meeting online, please make a video of your child saying their verses and send it to kids@nrf.life so they can get credit! Last day to get credit for the Winter verses is March 7 and for kids who have memorized all three verses for this unit they will have the opportunity to go to the memory verse store March 14 to choose a prize.

TreasureLand

Matthew 1:21 “She is going to have a son. You must give him the name Jesus. That’s because he will save his people from their sins. “
Deuteronomy 31:8 “The LORD himself will go ahead of you. He will be with you. He will never leave you. He’ll never desert you. So don’t be afraid. Don’t lose hope.“
Revelation 1:8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord God. “I am the God who is, and who was, and who will come. I am the Mighty One.”

CoveKids

Matthew 1:21 “You must give him the name Jesus. That’s because he will save his people from their sins.”
Deuteronomy 31:8a. “The LORD himself will go ahead of you. He will be with you. He will never leave you.”
Revelation 1:8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord God. “I am the God who is, and who was, and who will come. I am the Mighty One.”

Onsite Kid's Sunday Classes

Infant to 5th Grade

9:00 & 10:30am

CoveKids (infant-Kindergarten)

Our youngest children are welcomed into age appropriate classes. They will learn lessons from the Bible, memorize scripture, praise and worship together, learn how much God loves them and Make a Difference in the world around them.

For information on the Kid's Ministry Regathering plan, please go to the parent resources section.
RSVP required for kids classes. This helps us keep the class sizes within Covid-19 limits. Complete our online form by noon each Friday.
If your family is unable to attend class in person, we encourage you to pick up the weekly challenge activity, located in the bin on the picnic table outside the office door. Then during services, watch the Kid’s Spotlight video to hear Jaci explain the challenge.

TreasureLand (1st-5th grade)

Classes are designed to encourage kids to connect with an adult leader and to develop lasting relationships with a small group of kids. They will learn to Love God through songs, memorize verses, spend time with their small group reading the Bible and do activities that enable them to apply God's Word to their lives.

Their love for others grows through small group discussion time and sharing and praying for one another. Finally, kids are encouraged to look beyond themselves and make a difference in the world around them through prayer for missionaries, giving, and being involved in service projects.

For information on the Kid's Ministry Regathering Plan, please go to the parent resources section on our website.
RSVP required for kids classes. This helps us keep the class sizes within Covid-19 limits. Complete our online form by noon each Friday.
If your kids are unable to attend class in person, we encourage you to pick up the weekly challenge activity located in the bin on the picnic table outside the office door. Then during services, watch the Kids Spotlight video to hear Jaci explain the challenge.

Online Kid's Wednesday Groups

4:00pm Age 2 to Kindergarten

6:30pm 1st-5th Grade Girls

Zoom codes for Wednesday and Sunday are on our Parents of NRF Kid's Facebook group.

Lightening Bugs (age 2 to Kindergarten)

Lightening Bugs - Age 2 to Kindergarten (4:00pm)

Lightening bugs is a time for kids ages 2-Kindergarten to come together on zoom for a fast paced half hour of fun. We sing songs, practice memory verses, pray, and watch an entertaining Bible video (we sometimes have show and tell or tell jokes). We are learning to be a light that shines for Jesus!

1st-5th Grade Girls

1st-5th Grade Girls (6:30pm)

This is a time for girls 1st-5th grade to come together digitally to have fellowship with each other, pray, play games, and study God’s Word, the Bible. Join us as we study the life of John the Baptist, and learn more about God, ourselves and how we can obey what we have studied.

KIDS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Kid's/Youth Winter Offering

The Kosse Family

The kids and youth offering this winter will be supporting the Kosse Family. They left for Vienna, Austria not too long ago and are in the process of learning language and culture. With the whole world dealing with Covid, they are also dealing with additional struggles and challenges. Please join be praying for the Kosses as they strive to learn language and build relationships with the people around them so they can share the Good News!

Click HERE to give online using our secure form.
Mail or drop off a check to: NorthRidge Fellowship 12522 Main Street, Rogers MN 55374

CROSS January Need

Soup Cans, Cartons, Microwave Bowls

Each month we have an opportunity to make a difference by donating food and supplies to Christians Reaching Out In Social Service (CROSS), a local organization that is committed to serving families and individuals in need.

Kid's can make a difference by helping with the grocery shopping and choosing items to donate to the monthly collection. Items can be dropped off at the church during office hours M-F, 10:00-5:00 or at the CROSS building located at 12915 Weinand Circle, Rogers MN 55374.

FINANCIAL DONATIONS

Donate financially to CROSS through GiveMN.ORG

PARENT RESOURCES

Pray for Me Campaign

Parent Cue App

MyNRF

Kid's Events

Facebook Group

RightNow Media

Parent Resources

Pray for Me Campaign

Pray for Me Campaign

This is a crazy season in the lives of our families. If you would like to have your family paired up with a prayer partner please fill out the form below. We are also looking for people willing to be prayer champions (especially men!). If you are interested you can fill out the form below and we pair you up with a youth or family to pray for!

Prayer Champions Form - to be on the team that prays for our kids and youth
Pray for Me Request Form - if you're a youth or parent that would like to request prayer for your youth

Parent Cue App

Parent Cue App

This free App is a resource for parents to utilize that includes podcasts and videos to help you talk through spiritual topics with your kids of all ages.

Download the App today!

MyNRF

MyNRF

Parents, you can request an account to our online community we call MyNRF. Once logged in, you can update your profile with a photo, update your contact information, view the church directory, connect with other people and more!

Request an Account Today!
If you're new to the church, pre-register your kids for classes by completing this form

Kid's Events

EVENTS

Kid's Events

We offer events for kids up to 5th grade and their friends to attend. For event details and to RSVP, click on the links below to access the church calendar.

View the Church Calendar
Log in to MyNRF to view and subscribe to the Kids Calendar

Facebook Group

Facebook Group for Parents

Parents of children infant to 5th grade are invited to join our Parents of Kids Facebook group. We use this group to interact with you and your kids.

RightNow Media

RightNow Media

RightNow Media is a resource available to the entire NorthRidge Family with over 20,000 Christian videos for kids, youth and adults.

To request an account, email kids@nrf.life and they'll send you an invite to get access.

Parent Resources

Printable Resources

Salvation Talk
Baptism / Communion Brochure

Additional Information

Covid-19 Kid's Plan
Special Needs
Safety & Security
Well-Child Policy
Child Dedication