People involved
The ministry is co-ordinated and led by Lee Baylis, a mother of three who is passionate about children and their spiritual journeys. Nikki Seiler works with Lee with specific emphasis on schools. The ministry is under the Next Generation pastoral care of Doug Fell. Holly McKibbin provides administrative support. There are gift-based opportunities for the many volunteers who give of their time and talents both on Sundays and during the week.

Sundays

Kids' Bible School
Kids’ Bible School runs at 08:00 and 10:00 for the duration of the services in the XChange Centre.
The 4-term school calendar is followed and activities are organised during the holidays. The children follow age-appropriate programmes that are Bible-based and include practical teaching and life application. There is also exposure to missions, outreach and social projects. Age 2 to 5-year olds follow material from ”A Class Above” and the “Tiddlywinks” series; Grades 0 to 5 have combined worship first followed by classes, where an adapted “Promiseland” curriculum is followed; and Grades 6 and 7 use material from “On the Way” and the “Normal Christian Life” series.

Music is an integral part of all classes.
Being a family-orientated church, parents are encouraged to be involved in their child's spiritual journey. The children go into the sanctuary once a month during the worship time as part of integration into the church.

Cry Room
There is a cry room upstairs for parents of babies from birth to a year. This has one-way glass and speakers to encourage service participation while looking after your baby. There is also a breastfeeding room available.

Crèche
The crèche downstairs is for toddlers aged 1 to 2 years. Speakers enable you to hear the service while in the crèche. The little ones are cared for by a roster of volunteers at both morning services.

All of our Children's groups meet in the XChange Centre

Childrens groups meet during the 08:00am & 10:00am Sunday services.

Babies/small children/parents
RUC offers various opportunities for parents with small children to socialize together. Meals can be provided for parents of newborns. Please contact Lee Baylis at the church office.

•    On Thursday mornings once a month a “Baby Talk” is held in the Crèche from 10h30. Contact Joan   Venter 083 561 7087
•    A baby-friendly Bible Study is held on Wednesday mornings in the crèche. Contact the church office for details
•    Mums Social Tea for moms with toddlers at 14h00 every Wednesday. Contact Sarah van Zyl 082 908 7110
•    Moms Social Tea held on Tuesday morning at 10:30 – 12:00 in the Crèche. Contact Nikki Seiler at the church office for more details

Meals
Meals are provided for parents of a newborn. Please notify the church office.

Baby Talk
This is held on the first Thursday of each month from 10:30 to 12:00 in the Lighthouse. This is an informal tea with a speaker who shares on a relevant topic.
Mums Support Groups
These are held on Tuesday morning from 10:30 to 12:00 and Thursday afternoon from 15:00 to 16:30 in the Crèche.

Parenting Courses
Three DVD-based courses are available:
-    “Growing Kids God’s Way” is an 18 week course and is run annually
-    “Preparation for Parenting” is a six week course and is run annually
Please contact the church office for details.

Baby-Friendly Bible Studies
This takes place on a Wednesday morning in the Crèche.

FROG (Faithfully Relying On God)
This is held on Friday nights during government term-time. Grade 2 to 4 meet from 19:00 to 20:30 in the Jerusalem Hall for a Christ-focused fun-filled programme. Term 1 2012 starts on 3 February.

COOL (Christ Our Only Lord)
This is held on Friday nights during government term-time. Grade 5 to 7 meet from 19:00 to 20:30 in the XChange Hall for a Christ-focused fun-filled programme. Term 1 2012 starts on 3 February.

Holiday Club
This is held annually in the winter school holidays (June/July) for a week during the
mornings. Various youth leaders conduct a vibrant programme with community involvement.

Schools
Participation at primary schools within the community occurs weekly.