|
|
 |
Son-Shine Children's & Family Ministries
Our Vision Statement:
Son-Shine Children's Ministries exist to guide and nurture children to be God centered, Bible Believing, Prayer Dependent, Service Oriented children that surrender their lives to the grace of Jesus in salvation and enjoy Him forever.
We Value:
• We believe in the words of the Apostles Creed and teach these truths. ~Acts 2:22-24; 1Peter 3:18-22
• Children are a gift from God; therefore we value the life of each and every child. ~Psalm 127:3
• The Bible teaches that God is knitting together a wondrous creation in the womb; therefore we value children before they are born. ~Psalm 139:13
• We value the Biblical role of the parent in the home and seek to aid and compliment that role with teachings from the church.
~3 John 1:4
• We value the intentional instruction of the Word of God; therefore we value the Education Hour as a time to explore and dig deep into the truths of Scripture. ~2 Timothy 3:16
• We value those that volunteer and sacrifice time and energy to create the model and live out the vision and goal of the Children’s Ministry at Ridgewood Church. ~Colossians 1:9-12
We have a variety of programs for children:
• Son-Day School
• Son-Light Children's Church
• Club X.P. Wednesday Evenings
Summer Ministries
- Day Camp
- My First Day Camp
Consistent attendance builds lasting relationships with God and Friends.
If you are a visitor, please register your children at the Welcome Center. We will help you find the right room and teacher for your child.
Son-Beams Nursery
We welcome you and your child to our nursery. We are staffed by expert nursery coordinators who serve regularly with the help of capable volunteers.
Upon arriving, the nursery coordinator will be there to help you with the following routine:
• Fill out the sign-in sheet available on the counter, with instructions.
• Label your diaper bag. (Please make sure all items in your diaper bag are marked.)
• Hang your child's wraps on a coat hook outside the nursery area.
• You will reveive a card with a corresponding number to your child to return and pick up on time.
Pagers are available upon request for your child's safety. The parent that brings the child to the nursery should be the same parent that picks that child up.
A room is available for you in the rear of the baby nursery if you desire privacy to feed your baby.
|
|
 |
Son-Light Children's Church
Children are dismissed during the service for an age appropriate interactive teaching time, with object lessons or special speakers.
Kindergarten - 4th grade
Children's Moment
Several times a month during the worship service, children are invited to come up front for a children's sermon.
Children's Bulletins
A service bulletin prepared especially for younger members of the congregation. Children are encouraged to participate in worship, but may use theses activities during talking times. Children's Bulletins are available from an usher. |
|
 |
Son-Beams Nursery
For the health and protection of all the children, a child with any illness will not be permitted in the nursery.
Well Child Policy
• No fever for last 24 hours
• No runny nose (unless fluid is clear, they have allergies, or are teething)
• No diarrhea (more than 5 stools in 24 hours)
• No crusted, mattered eyes
• No unusual rashes
• Immunizations up to date
Help to serve
When asked, parents are asked to join the ministry team on Sunday mornings and abide in providing loving adequate staffing for our nursery. We ask that when serving in the nursery, please encourage other children to attend their own class due to safety and limited space in the nursery.
|
|
 |
Son-Day School
Sundays at 9:15 a.m.
Preschool classes:
2Beam's: age 2 & turning 3 meets in the room on the upper level
3Beam's: Age 3 by Sept. 1st of current school year
4Beam's: Age 4 by Sept. 1st of current school year.
Elementary classes:
Grades K&1
Grades 2 & 3
Grades 4 & 5 Boys
Grades 4 Girls
Grades 5 Girls
|
|
REGISTRATION FORM
|
Club X.P. Extreme Power
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
From Sept – May
Club X.P. Small groups for Grades K-5 are designed to fit each age level.
Kids are encouraged to bring friends.
Each night is different, so don't miss the fun!
Club X.P. offers exciting ways to hear Bible stories, meet new friends, sing upbeat songs, laugh at skits, and participate in fun games with caring small groups leaders
Parents are invited to join in on the music and fun from 6:30-7:00pm or observe the evening schedule and sit in on classes at any time throughout the year. |
|
 |
Ridgewood Praise Performing Arts
A new musical each year!
Rehearsals from January - March with 2 performances
P.P.A. needs your talents…
~Singers ~ Dancers ~ Actors & Actresses
Ages 6 years – 6th grade**
**6th Graders: the musical needs your performance maturity and strength on stage for lead parts, so come be a part of Praise Performing Arts this year.
2008 Practice schedule
NOTE: A child may miss only TWO practices for illness or family reasons
Attendance is crucial for those with major parts
|
| January 9th (WED) |
5:30-6:30pm |
Tryouts |
| January 13th |
12:00-2:00pm |
Tryouts & Practice |
| January 20th |
12:00-2:00pm |
Practice |
| January 27th |
12:00-2:00pm |
Practice |
| February 9th (SAT) |
1:00-3:00pm |
Practice |
| February 10th |
12:00-2:00pm |
Practice |
| February 20th (WED) |
5:30-6:30pm |
Dance Group Only |
| February 24th |
12:00-2:00pm |
Practice |
| March 9th |
12:00-2:00pm |
Practice |
| March 15th |
12:30-2:00pm |
Practice |
| March 16th |
12:00-2:00pm |
Practice |
| March 30th |
12:00-2:00pm |
Practice |
| April 6th |
12:00-2:00pm |
Practice |
| April 11th (FRI) |
6:00-8:15pm |
DRESS REHEARSAL |
| PERFORMANCES |
| Saturday, April 12th |
6:00pm |
Kids arrive at 5:15pm |
| Sunday, April 13th |
2:00pm |
Kids arrive at 1:15pm |
Download 2008 Schedule pdf |
|
PHOTOS
DAY CAMP REGISTRATION
FORM
 |
Ridgewood Day Camp
It's so much fun!
My First Camp June 9th – 12th 9:00am -11:30
Ages: 3 year olds (potty trained) through those children having completed kindergarten – children are placed in their small groups with the same age children
– registration $ 18 per child $20 after May 18th
Day Camp 1 – June 16-20th
Day Camp 2 – June 23-27th
Early registration cost is $90 – Postmarked by May 18
After May 18 cost is $100
Registration forms will be on the web page by February 19th
For kids who completed Grades 1-5
Staffed by trained Senior High counselors
One week of camp per child.
Day Trips - To Be Announced
• AWESOME • COUNSELORS • GREAT FRIENDS •
Each day is filled with fun, games, activities, skits, Bible stories, plus afternoon field trips (pools, waterslides, parks, rollerskating, etc.). Students are put in small groups lead by our trained High School Staff.
Letters will be sent out one week before camp to let children know the field trip schedule.
Space fills up quickly for Day Camp, so get your registrations in early! DAY CAMP REGISTRATION FORM
My First Day Camp
One session only! Limited registration
Monday-Thursday
Ages - kids age 3 by May 1of that year through kindergarten (completed).
Four half days of quality fun for your child
• Staff/camper ratio is 1:4
• Individual attention emphasized
• Each day incorporates activity centers, Bible stories, large muscle play in the gym, fun songs, and a snack.
|
|
 |
Bible Memory is a vital part of our Sunday morning classstime
These commandments that I give today are to be
upon your hearts.
Impress them on your children.
Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk
along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
Our staff would love to work together with the families to learn the verses that support our curriculum. Please help your child work on these verses at home so we can present them in the worship service at the end of the year. ~Martha Keenan~
|
|
P.N.O. FLYER & REGISTRATION FORM
|
Parents Night Out
What? A chance to get out and enjoy an evening with each other
(or connect with other couples) while your child(ren) are
being lovingly cared for at church. Single parents are
especially encouraged to spend an evening with friends
or enjoy some “alone” time.
Where? Children’s Ministry rooms and the gym at Ridgewood Church, 4420 County Road 101 S., Minnetonka, MN 55345, (952) 474-0858. Children will enjoy art, games, and toys; older children will also have use of the gym.
When? 6:00-8:00pm
*Two Fridays a month beginning September 29th, 2007.
Who? Childcare is provided for children ages 3 months to 11 years by paid trained staff.
How Much?
$10/an night for 1-3 children from the same immediate family;
$15/an evening for 4 or more children from the same immediate family. Extended care (after 8:00pm) will be provided at a rate of $.25/minute until 8:30pm.
*P.N.O will continue month to month based upon the level of interest, participation and support.
WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO PRE-REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN. CALL THE CHURCH OR FILL OUT THE FORM AND MAIL IT IN BY SEPT. 20TH SO WE CAN PLAN FOR ADEQUATE CHILDCARE STAFF.
|
2007
September 29
October 13
October 27
November 10
November 24
December 8
December 22 |
2008
January 5
January 19
February 2
February 16
March 1
March 15
April 5
April 19
May 3
May 17 |
You may join P.N.O. for any or all of these dates. When you call or speak with Martha. Drop-ins will also be welcome, so reach out and invite another family to attend with you! If you could then call ahead it will help us plan for staffing.
|
|
|