WELCOME TO FOX RIVER KIDS!

a place where children can grow, learn and discover their faith in a fun and engaging environment. Our dedicated team is committed to providing a safe a nurturing space where kids can experience the love of Jesus and develop a lifelong relationship with him.

Visiting In Person for the First Time?

Discover a warm welcome at our main entrance’s welcome center. Our friendly team will be there to greet you and assist with your children’s check-in. They can join our engaging Fox River Kids program or stay with you in the main church.

Fox River Kids Programming is available NOW during ALL Services. 

Kids Serve Opportunities

Kids Ministry Volunteer Roles

Buddies-(Need 4-5 people to Start Program)

One on one commitment to a child attending a class during service. They will provide a little extra help, love and guidance in the classroom. They will be equipped with a backpack full of special toys tailored to that specific child and their needs. They will take opportunities to help our friends participate when they can with lg. and sm. group activities when possible. When group participation in not able to happen- they will try to talk about Jesus and or story for the week. They will receive insight and training for the learning needs and abilities for the child they are paired with.

Special Needs Classroom Lead Teachers

Special Needs Classroom Assistants

Volunteers for Birthday Cards-

We supply this person with envelopes, labels, cards, stamps and sometimes little goodies to put inside the cards. These volunteers make sure cards go out on time.

Curriculum Preparation Volunteers-

These positions are for people who enjoy doing tasks behind the scenes. Small group activities require all sorts of things from scissors to hula hoops. These volunteers help gather those things and put them away each week. Often material prep includes cutting and sorting.

Prayer Partners-

Volunteers who are informed about the weekly teaching and committed to praying for the ministry during the services.

Bathroom Runners-

Many of our rooms do not have bathrooms. Kids need to be escorted to and from bathroom to adhere to our child protection policies.

 

Roles Specific to Early Childhood -Waukesha

2, 3 and 4 year old Classroom Lead Teachers-

Classroom lead teachers have curriculum to follow but also act as the coordinator for the classroom experience. People in these roles will assign tasks to the assistant volunteers as needed. This person guides the teaching of the Bible Story, small group activities, crafts and clean up. They will make sure kids are learning to pray. Lead teachers encourage the assistant volunteers and mentor them when challenges arise.

2, 3 and 4 year old Classroom Assistants

These volunteers support the lead teachers. They welcome children, assist with name tags, help kids do crafts and possibly diapering needs. They also cuddle kids and play with toys with them. They sit with the kids while the story video is played.

Baby/Wobbly Walkers/1 yr. old Classroom Assistants

These volunteers support the lead teachers. They welcome children, assist with name tags, help kids do crafts and possibly diapering needs. They also cuddle kids and play with toys with them. They sit with the kids while the story video is played.

Counter Helper-

This roll is for 1 Person during each service. This volunteer will stand behind the nursery counter throughout the service. They will greet people, help families check-in their kids, register new families, answer questions and troubleshoot any issues that arise. They also ensure that each room of volunteers is taking time to pray prior to the arrival of any kids.

 

Roles Specific to Grade School Ministry – Waukesha

Greeter/Check-in

A greeter would welcome kids and new families. They would be able to assist families finding their way around the grade school ministry. The greeter would be available to assist with the check-in kiosk.

Dream Team Hub Leader- (theater fishbowl room)

This person would greet all volunteers serving in the grade school kids ministry. They would make sure coffee/tea, drinks and snacks are readily available for all staff and volunteers serving. In charge of putting up and tearing down the snack area.

Bible Storyteller Coach- theatrical experience (live teaching)

This position lead will collaborate with the volunteers who teach the Bible story. Have monthly meetings to discuss the material and talk as a large group. Having a schedule as who is teaching at each service. The coach would help equip the new volunteers in this role.

Bible Storyteller-

Communicate with Storyteller coach on a monthly basis to go over the lesson being taught each week. They would work with the curriculum helper to make sure all supplies are ready for them each week.

Large Group Prep-

This person or persons will prep all the large group storyteller material for the grade school ministry. Making sure all props and material are set out and put back in the right places.

Small Group Coach-

This position will train and equip all small group leaders. Meet on a quarterly basis with the SG leaders. The coach will make sure that the leaders will have all the lesson plans for that month/week.

Small Group Leaders-

This position the SG leader will be the person investing their time pouring into the kids they serve. They will seek to have relationships with the kids and the families they encounter. Engage with the kids through planned group activities.

Small group activity supply prep-

This person or persons will prep all the small group material for the grade school ministry. 5 year old Kindergarten to 3rd grade or 4th/5th grade (preteen). Making sure all props and material are gathered and ready and then put back in the right places weekly.

Tech Team

As a tech team volunteer, they will manage all things in the theater. Lights, T.V.’s, monitors, sound ect. Purpose is to make a great experience for the large group Bible story and worship.

-Tech coach-adult

Worship Leader

The worship lead will meet monthly with the worship team to learn the new songs given. They will guide the team as to why we worship and teach the meaning behind the song selection. Worship team will be present at the services to teach the kids the songs.

 

Roles Specific to Kids Ministry – Muskego

 

Volunteer Lead Decorator –

This includes incorporating the monthly theme into fun and vibrant décor to make our space brighter and more inviting. Time commitment is up to 3 hours a month.

Decorating Assistants-

These volunteers would assist the Lead Decorator put up and take down the monthly themes.

Tech Volunteer-

This volunteer would turn on the equipment used for worship and stories. They would be in the classroom to run Pro-Presenter software. They might also help with a few other minor tasks.

Family Legacy Path

Legacy Path is for all families with chidren birth – 18 years old. This family pathway consists of 7 classes that will teach what it means to be the Primary Faith Trainers in your home and introduce concepts like Faith Talks, God Moments, and Milestones. 

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The Gospel Project is a weekly Bible study that helps kids dive deep into the big story of the Bible—God’s plan to rescue His people through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Teaching

 

EASTER EDITION

Unit: Easter

March 9th- April  14th, 2024

SESSION 1: Jesus’ Triumphal Entry

March 9-10

Matthew 21; Mark 11; Luke 19; John 12

Preschool Bible Story Video

Kids Bible Story Video

SESSION 2: The Last Supper

March 23-24

Matthew 26; John 13

SESSION 3: Jesus Crucifixion & Resurrection

March 29th

Matthew 26–28

SESSION 4: The Emmaus Disciples

April 6-7

Luke 24

SESSION 5: Jesus Appeared to the Disciples

April 13-14

Luke 24; John 20

Special Needs Ministry

Children will special needs are welcome and have many opportunities to participate!

Elevate is a class for kids with specials needs that utilizes a modified curriculum to provide engaging, hands on interactive activities and worship. Elevate meets at the Waukesha Campus on Sundays at 10:30.

Buddies are available to provide varying levels of support to kids in their grade-level classes. We strive to provide buddies, as needed, to children at all campuses and during all services.

Interested in a buddy or have questions contact us at aklaesing@foxriverchristian.org

Child Dedication

Child dedication takes place during the regular weekend service. Parents make a public commitment to raise their children in the ways of God.

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F.A.Q.’s

Upward

Upward Sports is the world’s largest Christian youth sports provider, focusing on athletic and spiritual growth. At Fox River, we offer basketball, soccer, flag football, and cheerleading for all kids 4K – 6th grade.

 

F.A.Q.’s

Fox River Kids