Welcome Family & Friends!
Restoration Kids is here to serve and support families as children grow in faith within the life of the local church. We provide a safe, caring environment for children from infancy through 5th grade, where children are known, loved, and welcomed as an important part of our church body. All volunteers are background checked and trained to serve with care, consistency, and joy.
Restoration Kids uses a Bible centered, Christ focused curriculum written to walk children through the entire story of Scripture on a two-year cycle, pointing to Jesus from the very beginning. Rather than emphasizing moral behavior or character alone, children are taught the redemptive story of God and how all of Scripture finds its fulfillment in Christ.
Children of all ages learn the same biblical truths on the same schedule, taught at developmentally appropriate levels. This unified approach creates a shared language across classrooms and homes, allowing families to engage the same passages and themes together throughout the week.
We believe Scripture clearly teaches that parents are the primary teachers and disciplers of their children. Our role as the church is to support that calling by providing clear, Christ centered teaching and resources that encourage simple, faithful rhythms of discipleship at home. This shared approach also creates meaningful opportunities for those who serve in Restoration Kids to grow as they teach and learn alongside other believers within the life of the local church.
2 Timothy 3:15
“From childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.”
Each Sunday morning, children are invited to begin in corporate worship with the full church body, learning from an early age that they belong in the gathered people of God. After we sing together, children ages 2 through 5th grade are dismissed and guided to their classrooms by an RCS Kids leader.
Children under age 2 may be checked in and dropped off beginning at 10:20 a.m.
Restoration Kids Sunday education classes meet on the first three Sundays of each month. On these Sundays, classroom time includes age-appropriate Bible teaching that points to the gospel, along with discussion, prayer, and thoughtful application that helps children connect God’s Word to everyday life. Lessons are reinforced through engaging activities and group games designed to support understanding, participation, and joy.
Psalm 34:11
“Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.”
This rhythm allows children to worship with the whole church while also receiving developmentally appropriate instruction, reinforcing that they are both learners and participants within the life of the congregation.
Family Worship Sundays
On the fourth Sunday and the occasional fifth, children of all ages, including babies, remain in worship with their families. These Sundays reflect our belief that children are not a distraction from worship, but a meaningful part of it.
We joyfully welcome the sounds, movement, and presence of children as they learn what it means to worship alongside the church body. Participation takes time, and we approach this season with patience, grace, and shared encouragement.
On Family Worship Sundays, a Family Support Room is available for parents or caregivers who may need a space for nursing, calming a child, or taking a brief break from the service. Families are encouraged to use this room as needed and to rejoin worship when ready.
On the first three Sundays of the month, when Restoration Kids classes are offered, a private nursing space is available for parents who need it.
Our desire is for families to feel supported as children grow into the rhythms of corporate worship within a church that values them fully.
1 Corinthians 12:12
“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.”
OUR SUNDAY RHYTHM
Amy Fredell
Children's Coordinator
I’m a Seminole County native and a UCF graduate who loves the local church and has a deep care for children and families. My heart is to walk alongside parents as they nurture faith through the everyday rhythms of home and church life.
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I came to faith myself as a young teen after being invited to church, and that experience continues to shape how deeply I value welcoming children into the life of the church and faithfully teaching God’s Word over time. I love getting to know the children, discovering who God created them to be, and making sure they feel seen, known, and valued.
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My background is in education, with training and certification in early childhood, elementary education, exceptional student education, gifted education, and English for speakers of other languages. I’ve spent many years teaching children with a wide range of abilities and learning styles, as well as training and coaching teachers. These experiences shape the way I approach ministry with clarity, patience, and care for each child as an individual.
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I’ve been married for over 25 years to my husband, Steve, and I’m the mom of two college sons, Jonah (UF) and Jared (FSU). Of all the roles I’ve held, being their mom has been my favorite. Outside of church, I love new experiences, travel, all things Florida, trail running with my lab Reggie, family fun, and community.
I love building real relationships with parents and families and would welcome the chance to connect beyond Sundays, whether that’s sharing a meal, going for a hike, or simply spending time together as we walk alongside one another in faith and family life.
If you have any questions about our RCS Kids ministry, please do not hesitate to email me at RCSKids@restorationsanford.com. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to meet you and your precious children.
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Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,
the fruit of the womb a reward.
-Psalm 127:3
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PARENT COMMISSIONING
At Restoration Church, we practice Parent Commissioning instead of baby dedication. This approach recognizes that children are a precious gift from God and emphasizes the parents' role in raising them in the faith. During Parent Commissioning, parents commit to shepherding their child's heart, discipling them, and guiding them toward a relationship with Christ, with the support of our church family. Unlike infant baptism, which may imply securing salvation, Parent Commissioning focuses on the parent's responsibility before God and the church.
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To learn more about the biblical foundations and the role of the church in this process, download our detailed PDF. If you're interested in participating in Parent Commissioning, reach out to our elders to begin the journey. We're excited to walk alongside you as you embrace this God-given responsibility!
WE CAN'T WAIT TO
MEET YOUR FAMILY!
