River City Kids is a unique and comprehensive children’s ministry designed to meet the needs of your child as he or she grows. During Sunday morning services kids enjoy a safe, age-appropriate environment in which the Bible is communicated in creative and relevant ways. We want your children to have fun as they meet Jesus on their level. River City Kids meets every Sunday during the Classic worship service (8:30 a.m.) and the Modern worship services (10:00 and 11:30 a.m.). We ask that you leave all personal belongings at home or in the car.
With all that is going on in our world right now, we’d like to make sure that you have the tools you need to connect with your kids about God. Follow the River City Kids Facebook page to keep up to date on weekly lessons as well as other fun activities, Bible points, monthly verses and so much more!
Sign up for Sunday school at-home text service. You will receive a text with a link to our Sunday School video lesson. This is a great way to reinforce what your child is learning when they attend River City Kids. Included in the weekly link: video lesson, worship, dance video, Bible passage and discussion questions, monthly verse, and a simple family activity. Text “Hyfi” to (916) 823-9609 to receive your weekly link. Hyfi is the name of our Sunday School curriculum.
Nursery
(6 weeks-age 3)
8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m. | Check in downstairs
Providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment is our number one priority. While your child is in our care, he/she will begin to understand Jesus’ love and learn to associate God and Jesus with loving people and fun activities. We ask that you leave all personal belongings at home or in the car.
Preschool
(Ages 4-Kindergarten)
8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m. | Check in downstairs
Our early childhood ministry is privileged to come alongside parents and partner in the growth of your children in the areas of faith, character and understanding God. The message is simple. We want your little ones to know that God loves them, God made them and Jesus wants to be their friend forever. We ask that you leave all personal belongings at home or in the car.
Elementary
(Grades 1-3)
10:00 & 11:30 a.m. | Check in upstairs
River City Kids is an exciting place for kids to be with their friends and grow in faith, character and their relationship with Jesus Christ. We want your child to know how to make wise choices, trust in God no matter what and treat others with respect. We desire to come alongside parents and partner in the growth of their children. We ask that you leave all personal belongings at home or in the car.
Barnabas Ministries (Special Needs)
11:30 a.m. | Room 115
Our Special Needs ministry, intended for children kindergarten-grade 6 with developmental and medical disabilities, allows parents to worship while their child receives loving care according to their needs. The room is equipped with skill-appropriate toys and staffed by trained adults who comfort and direct children who need a different approach than the traditional classroom. Parents are welcome to come visit the program anytime.
Leadership
Aaron Brackney is River City Christian’s Pastor of Children’s Ministries. Aaron and his wife Annie have been at River City since 2014. Aaron loves working with kids. He has worked in student ministry for more than 12 years and has coached high school football for 14 years, the last four years at Cordova High School. He loves movies, football, and psychology, in which he has a bachelor’s degree.