ResLife Kids
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
With the precautions being taken to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), we are currently holding our services online 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.
1st – 5th Grade
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReslifeKids/
April 5
Story: Jesus in Gethsemane
Big Idea: Upside Down
● Lesson Video (1st – 3rd grade)
● Lesson Video (4th – 5th grade)
● Small Group Activity 1st – 3rd
● Small Group Activity 4th – 5th
Nursery/Preschool & Kindergarten
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReslifeNursery/
April 5
● Worship Video
● Lesson Video
● Memory Verse Video
● Parent Guide
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.
6th – 12th Grade
● The Youth Ministry will be LIVE every Wednesday at 6:30 pm on Instagram. You can also stay connected with devotions and other content on Facebook.
Camp 2020
These five-day experiences offer fellowship, worship, and fun for our kids and youth. There are also many opportunities for adults and young adults to get involved as volunteers. Help us make an impact on the next generation!
Kids Camp / July 27 – 31
Open to kids entering 3rd grade (or 8 years old) – 6th grade in the fall of 2020.
Youth Camp / June 28 – July 2
Middle School: Open to students entering 7th – 9th grade in the fall of 2020.
High School: Open to students entering 10th – 12th grade in the fall of 2020.
Visit reslife.org/camp for details and registration links for campers AND volunteers.
Awana Clubs
Sunday Nights / 4:50 – 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 canKNOW Christ, equipping them toGROW in Christ, and then enabling them to GO in Christ to serve and love others for Him. Register today.
Kids Baptism Class • June 2020
Wednesday, June 17 / 6:30 pm / Room 467-A
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 June 28.
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