RHL K.I.D.S. Ministry

Using a combination of large group and small group conversations and activities, our K.I.D.S. Ministry Team intentionally strives to create an engaging environment where children, kindergarten through 5th grade, come to Know Jesus, Impact the world around them, become Disciples of Jesus, and Serve others - K.I.D.S.! All kids are invited to join us, regardless of church affiliation.


DiscipleU K.I.D.S.

During our DiscipleU Educational Hour, kids gather In a large group format where we focus on God’s Word as well as engage in related activities or crafts with our leaders.


DiscipleU K.I.D.S. Fellowship

During this programming time, kids have an opportunity to join us as we focus on God’s Word in large and small group formats utilizing discussions and supplemental activities. All children are brought into the sanctuary as a group during this time as well to celebrate communion with the whole church community.

WHAT WE ARE TEACHING IN APRIL

"Full Bloom"

A Teaching Series from the Gospels on Easter

Spring is the season for new beginnings! Whether you're cleaning out parts of your home or watching the flowers bloom in your garden, it's a time for new life and growth. Like a good gardener, Jesus wanted to help cultivate the seeds of faith in his friends so they could all grow closer to God. In this teaching series, kids will learn all about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus as he sowed the seeds of new life in the world. Kids will discover that God sent Jesus to save us, Jesus understands when we're hurting, he makes all things new, and He connects us to God.

SUNDAY MORNINGS IN THE K.I.D.S. ZONE

DiscipleU K.I.D.S.: 9:00am to 10:00am

DiscipleU K.I.D.S. Fellowship: 10:00am to 11:15am

• April 6th: “Jesus’ Death & Resurrection” (Luke 22-24)

• April 13th: Palm Sunday – All Family Worship & Springfest Celebration

• April 20th: Easter Sunday – All Family Worship at 8:00am and 10:15am

• April 27th: “Jesus Appears to His Disciples” (John 20:19–31)

LENTEN RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES

Our YFM Team is offering a resource for families this Lenten Season. “Darkest Night, Brightest Day,” written by Marty Machowski, shows families how Easter morning turned the world upside down and right side up. Start a new Easter season tradition with your family by reading this beautifully illustrated “upside-down” book that includes 14 Bible stories for Passion and Easter weeks. Begin on Palm Sunday with the first side, “Darkest Night,” which has seven stories that recount the events of Passion week, ending with Christ’s crucifixion and burial. On Easter morning, flip the book over and continue by reading “Brightest Day” with seven more stories that progress from Christ’s resurrection to His ascension and Pentecost. Contact Beth Stoffregen or stop by the YFM Table on the courtyard patio on Sunday mornings to pick up your copy.


  • APRIL PHILANTHROPY: ACTS OF APPRECIATION

    Acts of Appreciation is a military outreach program that aims to recognize and shower military families with God's love through various "Acts of Appreciation." They look for ways to extend God's love to our military and their families whether they are as close as Camp Pendleton or as far away as Afghanistan. We feel responsible to honor those who serve in the armed forces defending our freedoms.


    Our RHL Community is partnering with Acts of Appreciation by collecting donations to be gifted to expecting mothers in military families. These donations include: clothing (sized 3 to 12 months), bibs/burp cloths, washcloths/baby towels baby shampoo/ wash/lotion, diapers (sized 3 to 12 months), wipes and baby-safe stuffed animals. RHL Students will also be writing “Dear Hero” cards to thank members of the U.S. military.

  • Red Hill lutheran CUB SCOUT PACK 235

    Family-focused and value-driven! Red Hill's Cub Scouting program is a year-round program uniquely designed to meet the needs of young boys and girls (kindergarten through fifth grade) and their families. The program offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness. Family involvement is an essential part of the program, and parents are encouraged to play an active role. 


    Cub Scouting helps parents make the most of the time they have to impact the lives of their children. Cub Scouting nurtures leadership and character growth, helps develop interests and skills, teaches duty to God and country, and is fun! Click here for more information.

  • GOD MADE ME FOR WORSHIP

    Understanding the different parts of a worship service can be confusing. One minute everyone is singing loudly, the next everyone is sitting and listening quietly. Sometimes the adults know something that should be said out loud like, “Thanks be to God!” How did they know what to say? What is communion all about? Why does the pastor raise his hands and pray at the end of the service?


    This bright and colorful children’s book celebrates how God reveals himself to his people in the movements of worship. All the parts of worship tell the story of the gospel, and since Jesus is the object of our worship, his story of redemption gives shape to our worship. The author of this book guides parents to help their kids understand why we’re intentional about worship, encouraging them to engage—not just to manage behavior during a worship gathering, and invites children to respond to God along with the whole church body.


    Contact the Director of Youth and Family Ministry, Beth Stoffregen, at beths@redhillchurch.org to get your copy.

  • family resource library

    It is a joy and honor to support and equip entire families throughout all stages of life. To assist with that endeavor, we have a fantastic Family Resource Library with books for children of all ages, from newborns to college students, including developmental milestones at each age, as well as a wide range of other subjects. These resources are available on the patio every week. For more information or to borrow a resource contact Beth Stoffregen at beths@redhillchurch.org.

Itzel Mancilla-Murillo

RHL Children's Ministry Coordinator

Itzel has served on our Children's Ministry Team in a variety of roles since 2020. Currently, she serves as RHL's Children's Ministry Coordinator and 2nd Grade Small Group Leader. While Itzel is a YFM leader on nights and weekends, she is a scientist and healthcare provider by day. Itzel received her Bachelor’s in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology from UCLA and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Genetic Counseling from UCI. Although Itzel's professional background is in science, she enjoys fostering an environment where kids can explore, learn, and ultimately grow in their faith. Serving in the K.I.D.S. Ministry has allowed Itzel an opportunity to channel her innate curiosity to nurture the interest of children in their walk with Jesus. When not working on the next game or lesson for ministry, you can find Itzel reading her latest book, hanging with her crazy pups, enjoying some time with her large family, or investigating the next topic that has caught her eye. 


Itzel can be reached via email at imancilla@redhillchurch.org.

Beth Stoffregen

RHL Director of Youth and Family Ministry

Beth was born and raised in a small Illinois farming community; but has lived in Southern California since 1990. Beth joined the Red Hill Church and School Staff in 2018 and is currently serving as the Director of Children's Ministry and the Director of Youth and Family Ministry. Beth has been active in various church ministries her entire life, including Music Ministry, Contemporary Worship, Small Group Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Cursillo Ministry, and Children’s Ministry. Prior to coming to Red Hill, Beth served as the Children’s Ministry Assistant at Mount of Olives Lutheran Church in Mission Viejo. Beth is married to Bill and they have two adult children.

 

For more information about K.I.D.S. Ministry, contact Beth Stoffregen, at beths@redhillchurch.org.