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 MAY

"What's Next"

A Teaching Series from Acts on The Early Church

Puzzles don't come with step-by-step instructions for solving them. That's what makes them so much fun. You have to try to figure out the next best step to take. When Jesus left Earth, his followers had to wonder the same thing — "What's next?" During this four-week series about the Early Church, kids will see how Jesus' followers solved the puzzle of what to do next and the ways we can follow in their footsteps. As kids discover what to do next, they'll learn they can follow Jesus, pray for others, love like Jesus did, and share the good news.

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

• May 4th: “Saul On the Road to Damascus” (Acts 9:1-20)

• May 11th: “Peter Prays for Tabitha” (Acts 9:36-43)

• May 18th: “Peter Meets with Cornelius” (Acts 10:1-8; 11:1-18)

• May 25th: “Paul in Macedonia” (Acts 16:6-15)

POST EASTER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES

Our YFM Team is offering families a special resource this post Easter Season. “Darkest Night, Brightest Day,” written by Marty Machowski, shows families how Easter morning turned the world upside down and right side up. Celebrate the joy of the resurrection with your family by reading this beautifully illustrated “upside-down” book. Begin with the first side, “Darkest Night,” which has seven stories that recount the events of Palm Sunday and Passion week, ending with Christ’s crucifixion and burial. Then, 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.


  • MAY PHILANTHROPY: ORANGE COUNTY RESCUE MISSION

    Orange County Rescue Mission (OCRM) helps people overcome homelessness and become financially self-sufficient. OCRM is a faith-based, life-transformation program that provides on-campus housing, basic needs, and comprehensive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.


    Our RHL Community is partnering with OCRM by collecting canned food items, which will bless those in our local community who are experiencing homelessness. Most needed canned items are: tuna, meat, fruit and vegetables, spaghetti sauce, beans, and soup. Most needed packaged items are: peanut butter, rice, cereal, snack bars, pasta and instant noodles. Additionally, all chapel offerings collected this month will go to support the OCRM. 

    Click here for more information on OCRM.

  • 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 an honor to support and equip entire families through all stages of life. To help in that journey, we offer a fantastic Family Resource Library filled with books covering every developmental phase—from birth through college—as well as a wide range of other topics. These resources are available on the patio each week. For more information or to borrow a resource, contact 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.