Kids at the Ridge Weekly: May 3

Posted on May 3, 2026 Leave a Comment
Hi Friends!
 
This Sunday our church celebrated all the amazing volunteers who serve in various ministries within the church. I might be biased, but I think the volunteer leaders we have in Children’s Ministry are the best of the best. They love kids and they love sharing God’s Word!    I hope you can find a moment to pray for them this week and pray for our ministry. 
 
God is working through our leaders, and we see so many big and small moments each week where God uses us to pray for, encourage and guide kids towards Jesus.  It’s a beautiful thing!  Psalm 147:4 says “He counts the stars and calls them all by name.”  God knows each of us by name and we are special to Him. Pray for us as we prepare to teach your children.  
 

This week in Children’s Ministry:  

Instructions: Click on the link below to access the lesson videos playlists for Preschool and Elementary. This is a great way to engage with your kids!  Kids use the “Home Guide” worksheet at church as a way to respond to the lesson, so you can work on that page more or just use the discussion spot in the video and pause to discuss! I’ve also provided a dinnertime question for you to use this week!  

Lesson 10.3: Barnabas the Encourager

Everyone needs a cheerleader like Barnabas! We heard how Barnabas encouraged Saul and helped the early church grow. 

BIG IDEA:  My church helps me and I help my church.

BIBLE BASIS:  Acts 4:36-37; 13:1-3; 15:36-41

KEY VERSE:  “Carry one another’s heavy loads. If you do, you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 (NIrV)

Dinnertime Question: Take turns giving compliments – say something kind to each other! Ask: Who can you encourage today?

Lesson 10.3 – Paul and Silas in Prison

When most people escape from prison, they don’t stop to tell the guard about the good news of Jesus. But most people aren’t Paul and Silas! We heard the story of Paul and Silas sharing their faith during a dramatic moment in prison.

BIBLE BASIS: Acts 16:16-40

BIG IDEA: The Good News of Jesus is for all people, so we should always be ready to share why we believe. 

WEEKLY VERSE: “Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you about the hope you have.” 1 Peter 3:15 (NIrV)

DINNERTIME QUESTION: Do you think it’s hard to tell others about Jesus? Why or why not? 
Some kids can find it tough to share something personal with others. Remind them that the Holy Spirit is always there with them. 

May Scripture Memory Verse

Memorizing scripture is so important!  We have a key verse each month for kids to learn. If they can recite it to me or their classroom leader, they can earn a special prize!  Bonus treats given if they memorize the weekly verse too!

Preschool to Grade 1 Memory Verse:

Elementary Grade 2-4 Memory Verse:

 
 
I pray that these materials can help you have meaningful conversations with your kids!  It might be hard to get your kids to engage spiritually, but we are praying for you!  Here is God’s promise to us from Philippians 4:19-20: “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.”
 
In Him,
 
Mrs. Sheilla
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Kids at the Ridge Weekly: Celebrate May!

Posted on April 28, 2026 Leave a Comment
Hi Friends!
 
We have been so busy in our Children’s Ministry this last month. Our Easter unit (and the month of April too) went by in a whirlwind, but I pray that it was a meaningful time together with your families!  I know this is the time of year that many families are getting busy with spring sports starting up. But even if your child isn’t as busy with extracurriculars, the days are getting longer and I’m sure they are just as busy playing and enjoying those extra hours of sunlight!
 
This Sunday (May 3) is Volunteer Appreciation Sunday at church.  We will be doing some special things in the service to appreciate all our volunteers at WRBC, but I also want to celebrate and give a shout out to our amazing team of leaders who have committed to serve our kids and families in our Kids at the Ridge classes!   I encourage you to please say thank you to your child’s leaders this month. They go above and beyond as they dedicate their time to serve – often every other week!  I’d be happy to let you know the names of your child’s leaders, or pass along any notes – just reach out to me!  
 
Remember how I said we’d have a classroom page coming up?   Change of plans… I tried to work through the best way to get out this info and I think a weekly email is going to be best instead – so no worrying about remembering a password or website page address!  I will be sharing a new video each week (for Preschool and Elementary) that goes along with what we learned on Sunday – Kids can watch the videos to reinforce the Bible Story they learned and I’ll also provide some dinnertime questions for you as well!  
 

This week in Children’s Ministry:  

Instructions: Click on the link below to access the lesson videos playlists for Preschool and Elementary. This is a great way to engage with your kids!  Kids use the “Home Guide” worksheet at church as a way to respond to the lesson, so you can work on that page more or just use the discussion spot in the video and pause to discuss! I’ve also provided a dinnertime question for you to use this week!  

Lesson 10.2: Saul’s Great Basket Escape

We learned how Saul’s (Paul’s) friends helped him escape in a basket through the city wall!

BIG IDEA:  My church helps me and I help my church.

BIBLE BASIS:  Acts 9:19–25

KEY VERSE:  “Carry one another’s heavy loads. If you do, you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 (NIrV)

Dinnertime Question: Who helps you when you need it?

 

Lesson 10.2 – Paul’s Great Escape

As followers of Jesus, we are recipients of the best news ever! We heard the story of Paul’s great escape over the city walls (in a basket!) and how that didn’t stop him from sharing the good news of Jesus!

BIBLE BASIS: Acts 9:19–31

BIG IDEA: The Holy Spirit gives us the power to boldly tell others about the good news of Jesus.

WEEKLY VERSE: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. Then you will tell people about me.. from one end of the earth to the other.” Acts 1:8 (NIrV)

DINNERTIME QUESTION: Have you shared the Good News of Jesus with anyone? What did you say? If not, who is someone you would like to share it with?

May Scripture Memory Verse

Memorizing scripture is so important!  We have a key verse each month for kids to learn. If they can recite it to me or their classroom leader, they can earn a special prize!  Bonus treats given if they memorize the weekly verse too!

Preschool to Grade 1 Memory Verse:

Elementary Grade 2-4 Memory Verse:

 
 
Blessings to you and your families this week:  “May you experience the love of Christ, through it is so great that you will never fully understand it, and may you be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes from God.” Ephesians 3:19
 
Please reach out if you ever have any questions or if there is something I can pray for.  

In Him,
 
Mrs. Sheilla
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March Update

Posted on March 17, 2026
Hi Friends!
I pray you are all doing well!  We are in the middle of March and spring is just around the corner… I promise!  I’m sure you’re already starting to make plans and dreaming of summer.  One of the things I wanted to remind you this month is that our Kids at the Ridge VBS Summer Camp Registration is OPEN!   In the few days since our registration has opened (March 15), we have over 20 kids registered!!!  This is a record for sure and word of mouth is spreading.  So if you were thinking about registering, please don’t delay! 
 
We also really want your children to have the opportunity to bring a friend. Our program is also an outreach event and we want to share the love of Jesus with as many kids as we can.  We will be handing out a flyer this Sunday that you can take home and/or give to a friend!  So please register soon to make sure there is a spot available. 
 
The second part of this VBS reminder is that we are looking for some volunteers!  If you are able to help in any way, please let me know. From decorations, curriculum preparation, set up and clean up, greeting, check-in, small groups, stations (and more!), we’d love your help to make this week a success!
 
 
Follow along with us at home!  Save this email to read the dinnertime question below each week and read the story with your kids.  We are just finishing up our unit in Preschool this week and also starting the Easter unit in elementary this week… so they are a little offset, but here are the dinnertime questions for the next 4 weeks below!  
NEW – we are working on sharing a special “Classroom” page for parents to access. We will share a special weekly video lesson that week. More news about that next month.
 

Preschool to Grade 1:

Big Idea: God hears me when I pray

March 22: How does it make you feel to know Jesus wants to spend time with you?
Jesus Spends time with the Children
Read Matthew 19:13-15; Luke 18:15-16

Big Idea: God hears me when I pray

March 29: When can you pray to God?
Jesus prays in the Garden
Read Matthew 26:36-56

Big Idea: I can tell everyone that Jesus is Alive!

April 5: Who could you tell about Jesus being alive?
Jesus is Alive
Read Matthew 27:32-28:10

April 12: Who could you share the Good News with this week?
Jesus says to Go and Tell 
Read John 20:19-29; Matthew 28:16-20

This month in Elementary Grade 2-4:

March 22: What are some things we can do to remember the sacrifice that Jesus made?
The Last Supper
Read Matthew 26:17-30; Luke 22:7-30
Weekly Verse: “Everyone should take a careful look at themselves before they eat the bread and drink from the cup.” 1 Corinthians 11:28

March 29: Have you ever wondered if you’ve messed up too big or too many times to be forgiven? Why did you feel that way?
Death on the Cross
Read Matthew 27:11-66; Luke 23
Weekly Verse: “God’s grace has now appeared. By His grace, God offers to save all people.” Titus 2:11

April 5: This Easter, what are ways we can praise Jesus for beating death and giving us new life in Him?
Jesus is Alive
Read Matthew 27:27-28:10
Weekly Verse: “So he gave us new life because of what Christ has done. He gave us life even when we were dead in sin. God’s grace has saved you.” Ephesians 2:5

April 12: Have you ever prayed to Jesus to become a Christian? When? What was it like?
The Kingdom of Heaven
Read Matthew 7:7-12; 13:44
Weekly Verse: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7

 

Preschool to Grade 1 Memory Verse:

Elementary Grade 2-4 Memory Verse:

 
 
Blessings to you all this month. Please reach out if you ever have any questions or if there is something we can pray for.  

In Him,
 
Mrs. Sheilla
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Registration OPEN! Kids at the Ridge: Illumination Station VBS 2026

Posted on March 15, 2026

Registration is OPEN! 

Register NOW here: Kids at the Ridge: Illumination Station Summer VBS Camp

Join us at Illumination Station this summer for our Kids at the Ridge VBS Camp Program this summer from July 20-24 from 9am to 12pm. This camp is for kids entering kindergarten to grade 6.  (Optional afternoon add-on event on Thursday afternoon).

We hope you’ll join us for the brightest week of the year! At Illumination Station, kids will explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals while discovering that Jesus is the light who brings hope to a dark world!

Experience the Bible in a hands-on way through interactive Bible stories, games and crafts.  Snacks are provided. 

Register NOW here: 
Kids at the Ridge: Illumination Station Summer VBS Camp

Want to volunteer?  Contact our Children’s Director: sheilla(at)whyteridgebaptist.ca 

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February Update

Posted on February 5, 2026
Hi Friends!
It sure has been a cold January and a lot of snow too!  One of my kids favorite things to do in winter is head to the outdoor rinks to play hockey with friends… such a great perk for living in Manitoba!  We are looking forward to some warmer weather though and more time outside!
 
Follow along with us over the month of February at home!  See our upcoming lessons and big ideas we want the kids to take home every week. Use the questions below for some dinnertime conversation!  
 

This month in Preschool to Grade 1:

Big Idea: Jesus can do anything

February 1: What’s something BIG you believe Jesus can do?  
Jairus’ Daughter is Alive
Read Luke 8:40-42; 49-56

February 8: Can you think of someone we can pray for who’s not feeling well?
Jesus Heals the Sick People
Read Matthew 9:27-31; 12:9-14; John 5:1-15

Big Idea: Jesus wants me to forgive

February 15: How can you choose kindness this week and show forgiveness to others?
The Unforgiving Servant 
Read Matthew 18:21-35

February 22: Create a simple “welcome home” party for a stuffed animal or character, then talk about how God always forgives us when we come back to Him. Has anyone every forgiven you? How did it feel?
The Lost Son Returns
Read Luke 15:11-24

This month in Elementary Grade 2-4:

February 1: What are some ways we can show kindness to someone who is mean to us?
Jesus Teaches on Loving our Enemies
Read Matthew 38-48

February 8: Why do you think it is important to Jesus that we give secretly?
Jesus Teaches on Giving
Read Matthew 6:1-4

February 15: Can you remember the Lord’s Prayer? Say it together at supper time!
Jesus Teaches on How to Pray
Read Matthew 6:5-16

February 22: What worries you right now? Have you told God about it?
Jesus Teaches on Worry
Read Matthew 6:25-34

February Memory Verse

Our monthly memory verse challenge is back this month.

Kids can say the verse anytime to a leader on our Kids at the Ridge Team and earn a little prize!
Kids will be taking home a memory verse magnet this Sunday to put on the fridge to help you practice.

Preschool to Grade 1 Memory Verse:

Elementary Grade 2-4 Memory Verse:

 
Don’t forget to mark your calendars to join us for Friday, February 20th from 6 – 9:30pm, for our WRBC Family Night! This is an event for all ages. I hope you can join us and spend time together as a church family.  This is a self-guided night for families to participate in games and fun and get to know one another better. As this is an unsupervised event, please make sure to enjoy the games with your children and supervise the snack time. I’ve attached the flyer for our event below. 
 
Blessings to you all this month. Please reach out if you ever have any questions or if there is something we can pray for.  

In Him,
 
Mrs. Sheilla
 
 
 
 
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