ResLife Kids
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Reopening Update: We are so excited to welcome back all of our families and children in Nursery + Preschool and ResKids!
We have all been adjusting to new procedures and policies everywhere, and we recognize that experiences over the last 6 months have been different for many people. We have stayed prayerful in our decision making as we have sought to re-open children’s ministry safely and effectively and with the purpose of sharing Jesus with all the kids in our care.
Ways we are minimizing exposure:
- We have boxes of toys for each service time
- We will be sanitizing any large toys, tables and chairs between services.
As always, if you have any questions, please contact us at nursery@reslife.org or reskids@reslife.org.
NEW! Please note, Kindergarten is now located in the upstairs preschool area for Sunday mornings only.
During this time we want to continue to engage the next generation and partner with you in ministering to your children. Below you will find links to the resources our awesome volunteers use weekly to teach your children the Word of God. You can also stay connected with each ministry on Facebook.
1st – 5th Grade
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReslifeKids/
Video & Activity Links (updated every Sunday): https://theparentcue.org/faith/
Other Resources:
● https://studio252.tv/ & https://theparentcue.org/app/
We would like to encourage you to download the Parent Cue App for practical ideas in continuing the lesson with your children during the week.
For Nursery/Preschool & Kindergarten resources: reslife.org/nursery-preschool
For 6th – 12th grade resources: reslife.org/youth
Awana Clubs
Sunday Nights / 5:00 – 6:15 pm / Gym
Awana is a discipleship program for K – 6th graders. It exists to SHOW kids Christ, engaging them in a fun way so they can KNOW Christ, equipping them to GROW in Christ, and then enabling them to GO in Christ to serve and love others for Him.
KIDS BAPTISM CLASS
Wednesday, October 21 / 6:30 pm / Room 467-B
This class is required for children K – 5th grade who want to be baptized at ResLife. A parent or guardian must attend the class with the child. The next baptism is October 25.
Contact: Victoria, (616) 249-3712, victoriah@reslife.org
Wednesday Nights
K – 3rd Grade
K – 3rd grade students are dropped off in their classrooms. Once service starts, our night consists of praise and worship in the gym, lesson time in the classroom, games for boys in the gym, and craft time for the girls. All children should be picked up in their classroom when service is done.
4th & 5th Grade
4th & 5th grade students are dropped off in the Zone. Once service starts, our night consists of time to hang out and play, lesson time, and worship. Students can check themselves out or wait for their parents when service is done.
Sunday Morning
Kindergarten
Kindergarten students are checked into their classrooms to engage in fun, Bible-based activities where they have praise and worship and then a lesson. All Kindergarteners should be picked up in their classroom when service is done. Sometimes Kindergartners join the 1st through 3rd graders but are checked in and out of their classrooms during these special occasions.
1st – 3rd Grade
1st – 3rd grader students are checked into the gym for a power-packed service filled with exciting, age-appropriate Bible teaching. They learn God’s Word through stories, drama, creative object lessons, and characters. For the last 15 minutes we move to our classrooms for small group questions, answers, and prayer. All children should be picked up in their classroom when service is done.
4th & 5th Grade
4th & 5th grade students meet in the Zone for an age-appropriate service of their own. After service students can take a break, hang out with friends, or purchase goodies from the snack bar. Students can check themselves out or wait for their parents when service is done.
There are many ways to get involved with ResKids. You can….
- minister to children
- use your administrative skills
- operate sound equipment
- teach a class
- monitor classrooms
- check in children on a computer
Get started in 4 easy steps:
- call the ResKids office at (616) 249-3713 … or ask a ResKids staff member how to get involved during any of the services
- take a tour and go through a brief orientation
- fill out the online app here or grab a ministry packet from the ResKids concourse kiosk or ResKids hallway
- be placed in an area that matches your giftings and desires for ministry
Staff Contact
Pastor Jon Lewis: jonl@reslife.org
Agnes Kerkstra – K – 3rd (WED): agnesk@reslife.org
Abigail Austin – K – 3rd (SUN): abigaila@reslife.org
Victoria Hernandez – 4th & 5th: victoriah@reslife.org
Lexi Schutter – Awana: lexis@reslife.org