Kids at the Ridge News: Week of June 21

Posted on June 25, 2026

Hi Friends,

Wow, the last days of school are here! I'm sure your kids are excited for summer.  Our family loves camping together and our favorite food to make while camping is campfire nachos!  They are a little bit messy (and sometimes a little burnt), but we love making memories together and talking and laughing around the firepit is one of my favorite memories.  I'd love to hear what you are up to this summer!

Summer Programming Update: July 5 to September 6

THIS SUNDAY is our LAST week of regular programming. Starting on Sunday, July 5th, we move to our Summer Programming Schedule.  
Our leaders in our Children's Ministry dedicate so much of their time and energy over the ministry year - often volunteering every other week!  So we give our team a much needed break over the summer months so they can spend time with family and friends over the summer and attend church and it also gives us time and space to begin our preparation for Fall programming as well. Please thank our wonderful team for their dedication and care that they bring each week for your children. We LOVE serving our church community and we LOVE teaching God's word to your kids.

That being said, we also have some changes to our worship services over the summer. This is a great opportunity for your kids to experience "Big Church" with you this summer and we aim to make our services as family friendly as possible!

Nursery - Open (10:30am)
Preschool & Kindergarten class (age 3-6) open with an adjusted check in time - see info below!
Grades 1-4 - No programming July 5th to September 6th. Program resumes September 13th.
Grades 5-6 - The Wave - No Programming July 5th to September 6th. Program resumes September 13th.

Kids Craft Cart:
Weekly activity pages and coloring sheets with clip boards and crayons are available on the Kids Craft Carts in the auditorium located by the 2 main entrances.

For Nursery and Preschoolers:
Our Kids Check-in Team will open up 10 minutes prior to the service and the Nursery will also be open then. Preschoolers (age 3-6) will remain sitting with their parents for the start of the service for opening Worship time and the Kids Ministry Minute (children's message).

After the children's message, preschoolers are dismissed to their program. Parents must accompany their children and check them into the class.
Parents are welcome to and encouraged to check-in their preschoolers early before the service and get their child's name tag before the service starts so that when they are dismissed from the service, it speeds up drop off!

Kids Ministry Minute (Children's Message):
Before the sermon begins, Kids of all ages (parents too) will be invited to come forward to hear the Children's Message. Please sit in the first row of chairs or on the floor on the right side of the stage to hear the message. Camp WRBC is back this summer and our Kids Ministry Minute will often feature our friend Gilbert the Goose or activities that will be helping us learn our Big Idea for the morning! After the Kids Ministry Minute, preschoolers are dismissed with their parents to go check in for their class time and big kids can go sit with their parents.

 

Let me know if you have any questions!  I always love to hear from our parents :)  Blessings to you all this week! I'm praying for you!
Mrs. Sheilla

Last Week We Learned About...

Check out what we are learning each week and follow along at home!  Use the YouTube Playlist links provided to watch the latest Bible Story Lesson Video!

I'd love to hear how your dinnertime questions are going and be able to share some answers (can be anonymous) in the weekly emails!  Share a God moment you have had this week - let's encourage one another!

Preschool to Grade 1

Lesson 11.5 - Breakfast with Jesus (John 21:1-19)

What’s better than breakfast? Breakfast with Jesus! Last weekend, preschoolers will hear how Jesus made breakfast for His friends and helped them fish again. They’ll learn the Big Idea: God gives me helpers. I’m a helper too!

Dinnertime Question/Activity: Work together to make breakfast or set the table and thank God for helpers. Ask: How can you be a helper today?

Elementary Grade 2-6

Lesson 12.4 - The Book of James: Taming the Tongue (James 3; 1 Samuel 25)

Even though our words may seem small, they have BIG impact! Kids will learn how God helps us tame our tongue and use our words to encourage, build up, and show kindness to others. God calls us to honor Him by being kind with our words. 

DINNERTIME QUESTION: Words can do a lot of damage, but they can also do a lot of good. How can you use your words this week to encourage and build someone up?

June Memory Verse - Preschool to Grade 1

June Memory Verse - Grade 2-6

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Kids at the Ridge Weekly: June 7

Posted on June 9, 2026
Hi Friends,

The countdown to the end of school and summer holidays has started. I felt the energy and excitement in the room this past Sunday – it was joyful!   

This Sunday is our Church Family Picnic and I want to personally invite you and your family to join us!! Stick around after church for a free bbq lunch and afterwards we will have a few activities and games in the field outside for kids and families.  Bring a football or lawn game to play and invite others to join. We hope this event is a great way for all our families at WRBC to build community and develop relationships.  Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair or blanket and some sunscreen and a hat – it might be a hot day!  
Please make sure to keep an eye on your kids to make sure they stay out of the parking lot around cars – we want the kids to stay safe!

This week in Children’s Ministry:  

Check out our Kids at the Ridge YouTube Playlists (links below) for weekly videos for the kids!

I’d love to hear how your dinnertime questions are going and be able to share some answers (can be anonymous) in the weekly emails!  Share a God moment you have had this week – let’s encourage one another!

Preschool to Grade 1: 

Weekly Video: Topher Time (click HERE)

Lesson 11.3: David and Jonathan

BEST FRIENDS FOREVER – literally!  We heard how David and Jonathan loved and cared for each other through thick and thin. 

BIG IDEA:  God gives me friends who love

BIBLE BASIS:  1 Samuel 20

KEY VERSE:  “There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24 (NIrV)

Dinnertime Question/Activity: Make heart shapes with your hands and say, “Thank you, God, for loving friends!”   ASK: What’s one way you can show love to a friend?

 

Lesson 12.2 – The Book of James: Listen and Do What is Right

Sometimes it’s hard enough to get kids to listen, but it’s another challenge to get them to DO what you say. Listen and do what is right – that’s the challenge this week!

Bible Story: James 1:19-27; 2 Kings 22

Big Idea: God calls us to seek Him for wisdom in times of trouble.

Memory Verse: “Don’t just listen to the word. You fool yourselves if you do that. You must do what it says.” James 1:22 (NIrV)

DINNERTIME QUESTION: God calls us to listen to his word and do what it says. Ask your kids: What could we do as a family to spend more time in the Bible? What are some ways we can act out our faith this week?

JUNE Scripture Memory Verse

Kids can recite their monthly verse every week! They can recite to me or their classroom leader to earn a special prize. Bonus treats every time they say the verse or learn the weekly verse too!

Preschool to Grade 1 Memory Verse:

Elementary Grade 2-4 Memory Verse:

REMINDER: SONSeekers Moves to our Summer Schedule July 5th to September 6th: 

    • Our last regular Children’s Ministry programming will be on Sunday, June 28th
    • Summer Programming is only available for Nursery and children 5 years old and under. 
    • Preschoolers will begin in the service sitting with their parents and then are dismissed after our Kids Ministry Minute Message to go check-in. 
    • Kids 6 years old and up can check out our Kids Craft Cart in the Auditorium for weekly activity & coloring pages. We will have some participation opportunities every week through the activity pages!
 

Let me leave you all with an encouragement from Jeremiah 17:7-8: “But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” (NIV)

Today, my prayer for you and your family is to be rooted in the One who gives you Living Water! 

In Him,

Mrs. Sheilla
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Kids at the Ridge Weekly: May 31

Posted on June 2, 2026
Hi Friends,
 
Hope your week is going well!  We missed connecting last week due to a website issue, so I’m sorry about that!  Please know you can email me anytime if you have questions.  This email serves to help give you a weekly update to our Children’s Ministry but also give you some ideas on how you can connect with your kids this week, and how your kids can also connect with our lesson this past Sunday.  
 
Reminders: 
  • VBS Volunteers Still Needed!  We are still looking to fill a couple of volunteer spots at our kids vbs camp July 20-24!  Please reach out if you are available to help!  If you are creative, we will also need some decorations and classroom decorating help!
  • SONSeekers Summer Schedule July 5th to September 6th: 
    • Our last regular Children’s Ministry programming will be on Sunday, June 28th
    • Summer Programming is only available for Nursery and children 5 years old and under. 
    • Preschoolers will begin in the service sitting with their parents and then are dismissed after our Kids Ministry Minute Message to go check-in. 
    • Kids 6 years old and up can check out our Kids Craft Cart in the Auditorium for weekly activity & coloring pages. We will have some participation opportunities every week through the activity pages!

This week in Children’s Ministry:  

Instructions:  Bookmark our Kids at the Ridge YouTube Playlists for Preschool and Elementary! Check out the links below! New videos added weekly!

Each week we will release the latest session video as a special “At Home” option as a follow up from our Sunday’s Kids Message!  Kids can watch on their own but it’s also a fun way to engage with your kids!   I’ve also provided a dinnertime question for you to use this week!
 
Do you want to share?  I’d love to hear how your dinnertime questions are going and be able to share some answers (can be anonymous) in the weekly emails!  Share a God moment you have had this week – let’s encourage one another!

Lesson 11.2: Ruth and Naomi

When life gets tough, good friends stick together! This weekend, we heard how Ruth chose to stay with Naomi, no matter what. 

BIG IDEA:  God Gives me friends who stick close

BIBLE BASIS:  Ruth 1:1-18

KEY VERSE:  “There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24 (NIrV)

Dinnertime Question/Activity: Give your child a sticker to wear on their shirt and remind them: “God made you to be a good friend!” Ask: Who’s someone you can stick close to this week?

Lesson 12.1 – The Book of James: Wisdom in Times of Trouble

Have you ever found yourself in “a time of trouble”? The kind of trouble we heard about in the book of James can be really tough… but what if our times of trouble can also be a time of joy? We  talked about our faith “muscles” and how God helps us in times of trouble and how it helps our faith in Him grown stronger. 

Bible Story: The Book of James: Wisdom in Times of Trouble

Big Idea: God calls us to seek Him for wisdom in times of trouble.

Memory Verse: “If any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He will give it to you.” James 1:5 (NIrV)
Sometimes we face situations where we just don’t know what to do, but do you know that the Bible says that we can ask God for wisdom and He’ll be there to help us out!

DINNERTIME QUESTION: What kind of troubles are you having right now? How can you find JOY in the middle of trouble?  Ask your kids how YOU can pray for THEM this week and watch their reactions!

May Scripture Memory Verse – LAST WEEK for this 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:

 
 
My prayer for you this week is that through all the activities and school and car rides, that you might have a Holy Spirit led moment with your kids. I pray that as you watch and listen to your kids in those busy moments, that you will see how God might prompt you in some way to share His Word or pray together with them. I love the lessons we learned this week and the conversations we had with your kids. I pray it will be a blessing to you this week too!
 
Mrs. Sheilla
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Kids at the Ridge Weekly: May 17

Posted on May 18, 2026
Hi Kids at the Ridge Friends!
 
I hope are having or had a wonderful long weekend. Just in case you missed the Sunday service, here is our weekly update about what happened and how you can connect with your kids this week! And even if you were here on Sunday, this is a fantastic way to follow up with and continue our sessions at home! 
 
Special Note: We are in desperate need of Small group leaders for our Kids VBS summer camp this July 20-24. With many of our regular leaders either serving or attending Camp Nutimik the same week, we are short on staff. Please prayerfully consider how you might be able to help us this summer – and reach out to your circles! 

This week in Children’s Ministry:  

Instructions:  Bookmark the YouTube Playlist links below!
Each week we will release the latest video for a special “At Home” session.  This is a great follow up to our lesson from Sunday that kids can watch on their own… BUT this is also a fun way to engage with your kids!  Just watch and follow the instructions in the video :)   I’ve also provided a dinnertime question for you to use this week!
 
Do you want to share?  I’d love to hear how your dinnertime questions are going and be able to share some answers (can be anonymous) in the weekly emails!  Share a God moment you have had this week – let’s encourage one another!

Lesson 10.5: Paul and Silas’ Big Quake

Shake things up – It’s praise time! We heard how Paul and Silas prayed and sang in jail until God sent an earthquake to set them free. 

BIG IDEA:  I can pray to Jesus anytime anywhere, about anything!

BIBLE BASIS:  Acts 16:16-40

KEY VERSE:  “Never stop praying.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NIrV)

Dinnertime Question/Activity: Play a “freeze dance” game with worship music. Play a song and randomly pause the music. Thank Jesus every time the music stops.  Be silly and make funny poses each time it freezes. 

Lesson 10.5 – A New Heaven and A New Earth

When Jesus ascended into heaven, he didn’t just wave goodbye and say “See ya later!” No way! He said that he was coming back! Jesus said that this story isn’t over yet and that we still have so much more to look forward to and things will be made right once and for all. 

BIBLE BASIS: Acts 21-28

BIG IDEA: The Good News of Jesus sets us free from sin, so we can tell our story to others.

WEEKLY VERSE: “Let those who have been set free by the Lord tell their story.” Psalm 107:2 (NIrV)

DINNERTIME QUESTION: Parents – share how you came to know and follow Jesus with your kids!  Ask them: Who do we know that doesn’t follow Jesus? What could we do to share Jesus 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:

 
 
My prayer for you this week is to keep that hope and faith alive and real in your lives but also in the lives of your kids who are watching and learning from you! As Christians, we have this incredible hope for our future that Jesus bought for us. Let’s keep that at the top of our thoughts as we go about our week. 
 
Prayers to you this week!
 
Mrs. Sheilla
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Kids at the Ridge Weekly: May 10

Posted on May 13, 2026
Hi Kids at the Ridge Friends!
 
Wow, we had another special Sunday service this week – honoring our mothers but also honoring all the Godly women who God has placed in our lives who love us.  Whether you are a mom or mothering others who aren’t your own, we thank you and we love you.  Whether you’ve lost your mom, had a hard relationship with your mom or struggle with loss or infertility, we love you too. We are praying for you. I hope you know that you are loved by our Heavenly Father and you are His child.  3 John 1:4 says ” I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”  Thank you for all you do to share your faith in Jesus with your kids and with those around you. 
 
Special Note: We are in desperate need of Small group leaders for our Kids VBS summer camp this July 20-24. With many of our regular leaders either serving or attending Camp Nutimik the same week, we are short on staff. Please prayerfully consider how you might be able to help us this summer – and reach out to your circles! 

This week in Children’s Ministry:  

Instructions: Bookmark the YouTube Playlist links below for each group. Each week we will release the latest video for a special “At Home” session.  This is a great follow up to our lesson from Sunday that kids can watch on their own… BUT this is also a fun way to engage with your kids!  Just watch and follow the instructions in the video :)   I’ve also provided a dinnertime question for you to use this week!  
I’d love to hear how your dinnertime questions are going and be able to share some answers (can be annonymous) in the weekly emails!  Or share a God moment you have had this week – let’s encourage one another!

Lesson 10.4: Peter and the Prison Break

Can prayer open doors? It sure can! We learned how God answered the church’s prayers and helped Peter escape from prison.

BIG IDEA:  I can pray to Jesus anytime anywhere, about anything!

BIBLE BASIS:  Acts 12:1-19

KEY VERSE:  “Never stop praying.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NIrV)

Dinnertime Questions: When do you like to talk to Jesus? Where is your favorite place to pray?

Lesson 10.4 – Paul is Arrested

Not even jail could stop Paul from telling his story of hope through Jesus. 

BIBLE BASIS: Acts 21-28

BIG IDEA: The Good News of Jesus sets us free from sin, so we can tell our story to others.

WEEKLY VERSE: “Let those who have been set free by the Lord tell their story.” Psalm 107:2 (NIrV)

DINNERTIME QUESTION: Parents – share how you came to know and follow Jesus with your kids!  Ask them: Who do we know that doesn’t follow Jesus? What could we do to share Jesus 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:

 
 
Blessings to you this week!
 
Mrs. Sheilla
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Kids at the Ridge Weekly: May 3

Posted on May 3, 2026
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
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

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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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4HG Youth Update

Posted on November 22, 2025

Hey All! 

Heads up for the Future, on Dec 5th we will be at ‘Flying Squirrel’ for the evening! So if you’re interested, please fill out this form Flying Squirrel Dec 5 2025 because without it, you will not be able to attend. The price will be $20 per person and e-transfers can be sent to office@whyteridgebaptist.ca with the memo ‘flying squirrel’ or drop off cash at the church. Hope you can join us! Contact Pastor Rudy if you have any questions. 

UPcoming Events:
November 28th: In-House Night
December 5th:    Flying Squirrel
December 12th:  In-House Night
December 19th:  Christmas Party!

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