Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me..."
Matthew 19:14
We want each child to experience and know the Lord. We hope to help them develop and grow spiritually and morally. It is our desire that they would come to receive God’s free gift of salvation through Jesus Christ and that they would know and apply the truths of the Bible to their daily lives.
EQUIP + EMPOWER
THE ENVIRONMENT
TRAINING + TEACHING
We believe that children are able to know God personally, to serve Him and walk with Him from an early age. We believe that children have the ability to impact the world around them and we want to help them learn and grow to be a positive part of their families, friendships, and schools.
We want to do our part in helping children grow into their full potential. River Kids Zone is focused on empowering our children to do all that they were created to do.
“Train up a child in the way they should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
We want to do our part in helping children grow into their full potential. River Kids Zone is focused on empowering our children to do all that they were created to do.
“Train up a child in the way they should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
To promote the safety and well being of your children, all of our volunteers are fully screened with the following:
An approved River Kids Zone application
A background record check
4 references
Guardian System training
ROL Membership
For your child’s safety, only the parents are allowed to sign in or sign out their child. We do not release children to their older siblings. Each visiting parent is given an identification number that will flash in the sanctuary display if their child requires their attention.
An approved River Kids Zone application
A background record check
4 references
Guardian System training
ROL Membership
For your child’s safety, only the parents are allowed to sign in or sign out their child. We do not release children to their older siblings. Each visiting parent is given an identification number that will flash in the sanctuary display if their child requires their attention.
The mission of River Kids Zone is to lead the children by example into a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ using the truths of the Bible as our foundation. Our Bible curriculum was chosen and designed to help children discover what God’s word says and how to apply that truth in their lives.
We present the truths of God’s word through:
Prayer, Praise, and Worship
Powerful Bible lessons and illustrated stories
Puppets and skits
Videos and memory verses
Crafts and games
We present the truths of God’s word through:
Prayer, Praise, and Worship
Powerful Bible lessons and illustrated stories
Puppets and skits
Videos and memory verses
Crafts and games
PASTOR JACKIE, CHILDREN'S PASTOR
Pastor Jackie Hornage came to River of Life in the storefront church in 1993 and began serving. In 2000, she transitioned from an elementary school teacher to full-time staff. Pastor Jackie’s passion is seeing children come to know Jesus, and she always says that children are the biggest mission field in the world. The River Kids Zone at the church is a vital aspect of what we do to build the Kingdom of God, and Pastor Jackie is integral in building this ministry. Each year she oversees other programs for the children -- Vacation Bible School, Camp Dixie, Back to School Bash, Boys Night Out and more.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
FAQ's
When does the River Kids Zone open?
River Kids Zone opens at 6:50pm on Wednesdays during Grow Time
and at 8:30am (Parent Pager), 8:45am (Classroom Doors) on Sundays, 10:30am (Parent Pager), 11am (Classroom Doors).
River Kids Zone opens at 6:50pm on Wednesdays during Grow Time
and at 8:30am (Parent Pager), 8:45am (Classroom Doors) on Sundays, 10:30am (Parent Pager), 11am (Classroom Doors).
Will the River Kids Zone staff come and get me if my baby needs me?
Each visiting parent will be contacted by phone or text if their child needs them during the service.
Each visiting parent will be contacted by phone or text if their child needs them during the service.
What is your pick up procedure?
For your child’s safety, only the parents are allowed to sign in or sign out their child. We do not release children to their older siblings.
For your child’s safety, only the parents are allowed to sign in or sign out their child. We do not release children to their older siblings.
Is there somewhere for nursing mothers to feed their babies?
We have a Nursing Mom's Room located to the left side of the sanctuary. This room is equipped with a speaker system so that nursing moms do not have to miss the service.
We have a Nursing Mom's Room located to the left side of the sanctuary. This room is equipped with a speaker system so that nursing moms do not have to miss the service.