Children’s Ministry
Active and growing are two words that describe our Children’s Ministry. No matter what activity your child attends, “active” best describes the children learning more about God. The growth taking place at River Bend is not just in numbers, but more importantly, in the spiritual lives of children. Click here for more information about Children’s Ministry.
Sunday Morning Bible Study
Learn more about the Bible on Sunday mornings. Classes are available during both service times. Caring leaders share the promises of the Bible through age-appropriate activities and lessons.
9:00 a.m. Opportunities:
- Children’s Worship for children in Kindergarten to 3rd grade. This energetic alternative worship service encourages children to explore the Bible and apply it to their every day lives.
- Sunday School for preschool children
10:30 a.m. Opportunites:
- Preschool Church is a Kid-Style Worship curriculum. Children 3 to 5 years old worship with multi-sensory experiences. They will sing, move, do crafts, hear Bible stories, and view life application videos to help them focus on the Lord and worship God in spirit and in truth.
- Children’s Sunday School classes for Kindergarten through 5th grade
SUNDAY EVENING ACTIVITIES
AWANA
Those in Pre-K
through 5th grade will enjoy learning more about the Bible through games and other activities on Sunday nights at 5:00 p.m. The foundation of Awana is from Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not not depart from it.” Children will enjoy learning more about the Bible through games and other activities Sundays at 5:00 p.m.
TREK is part of the AWANA program for youth in grades 6th through 8th. They meet Sunday nights at 4:00 p.m.
Children’s Chimes
Sunday nights at 6:30 p.m., children 2nd through 5th grade can learn basic music reading as they play music that glorifies God. It is a great opportunity for beginnners.
WEDNESDAY EVENING ACTIVITIES
Preschool and Children’s Music
Our children’s music is designed to familiarize children with music. They will learn to play various instruments and sing. It’s fun, not study! This group meets on Wdenesday night from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Preschool Music is for children ages 4-Kindergarten. Children’s Music is for children in grades 1st – 5th.
Royal Ambassadors (RA) and Girls in Action (GA)
RA is a mission group for boys in grades 1st to 5th. They meet Wednesday nights from 7:15 to 8:00 p.m.
GA is a mission group for girls in grades 1st to 5th grade. They meet Wednesday nights from 7:15 to 8:00 p.m.
Mission Friends is a mission group for children three years to Kindergarten. They meet Wednesday nights from 7:15 to 8:00 p.m.
Summer Activities
Each summer we offer a variety of activities for children such as:
- Vacation Bible School – week-long from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Children’s camp – three days of recreation and study
- Day trips – Moody Gardens, A.D. players, and other fun attractions
Yearly mission
s campaign to provide shoe boxes filled with *items for boys and girls ages 2 to 14 years old.
“Operation Christmas Child demonstrates God’s love to hurting children in a tangible way by partnering with churches worldwide to deliver gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of Jesus Christ.” Samaritans Purse
Visit SamaritansPurse.org/occ for information, details, and labels for shoe boxes.
*Suggested Items:
School supplies: pens, pencils, sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
Toys: small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, toys that light up or noise, etc.
Hygiene Items: toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in plastic bag), combs, washcloth, etc.
Other: T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, (include extra batteries), etc.
A Personal Note: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.)
