Weekend Recap with River Valley Kids

This week we started our new series called Mic Drop. All month long, we’re talking about how words matter. Words can encourage, challenge and even change lives. And the most important words we can listen to are the words God gives us in the Bible. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel free to pause the recording if you need more time or speed...

This week we talked about how our testimony is the story of what God has done in our lives. We learned that our stories are powerful because they point people to Jesus. When we share what God has done, it can encourage other people to trust Him too. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel free to pause the recording if you need more time or spe...

This week we talked about gratitude for all that Jesus has done. We learned about a group of men who were sick and needed healing, and Jesus healed them. What Jesus did for them was something only He could do. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel free to pause the recording if you need more time or speed up the recording to get to the next q...

This week in Impossible Made Possible, we continued learning that nothing is too hard for Jesus. We talked about the story of a paralyzed man whose friends brought him to Jesus. They believed Jesus could help, so they did whatever they could to get their friend close to Him. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel free to pause the recording if...

This week we started our new series called Impossible Made Possible. All month long, we’re learning about the miracles of Jesus and how nothing is too hard for Him. Our series verse is Isaiah 35:5-6, which talks about eyes being opened, ears hearing and people leaping with joy because of what God can do. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel...

This week, we discovered that spiritual gifts are special abilities God gives us to serve others and build His church. Everyone has been given gifts and each one is important! These gifts aren’t for showing off - they’re meant to point people to God and make a difference in the lives of others. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel free to pa...

This week, we learned that the same Holy Spirit who worked in Peter is with us today. He gives us the power to follow God, make wise choices, encourage others and live out our faith with boldness. We don’t have to do this on our own - God’s Spirit helps us every step of the way. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel free to pause the recordin...

This week, we learned that when the Holy Spirit is at work in us, it shows up in how we live, how we treat others and how we respond in different situations. The fruit of the Spirit isn’t just something we talk about - it’s something people can actually see in us. As we stay connected to God, His Spirit helps these qualities grow in our lives. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have...

This week, kids learned that the Holy Spirit helps us grow good fruit in our lives - things like love, joy, peace, patience and kindness. These aren’t things we have to try to do on our own. The Holy Spirit is the one who helps us become more like Jesus from the inside out. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel free to pause the recording if...

This week, we looked at 1 Samuel 16, where God led Samuel to choose David as the next king. While others focused on outward appearance, God reminded Samuel that He looks at the heart. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel free to pause the recording if you need more time or speed up the recording to get to the next question.

It’s been so fun learning about the life of Samuel together, as an entire church family! This week, we looked at 1 Samuel 8, where the people of Israel chose to ask for a king instead of trusting God as their leader. We learned that even when others make choices that don’t follow God, we can still choose to trust Him. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a...

This week, we read in 1 Samuel 7 that Samuel showed us what it looks like to be faithful to God, helping lead the people back to Him and reminding them to trust God fully. We learned that faithfulness means choosing to follow God no matter what. Even when things aren’t easy, we can stay committed to God and His Word. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a...

This month, we’re joining together as a church - kids and adults - to learn through the story of Samuel. This week, we looked at 1 Samuel 3, where God called Samuel in the middle of the night. At first, Samuel didn’t recognize God’s voice, but when he learned to listen, he responded with, “Speak, Lord, your servant is listening.” Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to...

This weekend is one of the most important and special times we celebrate as followers of Jesus - Easter weekend! We learned that sin separates us from God. But because of God’s incredible love, He made a way for us to be close to Him again! God sent his only son, Jesus, to live a perfect life & become the perfect sacrifice for our sins! Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60...

Welcome to the final week of Kings and Queens ! This week, we learned that Jesus is the King of Kings. When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, the people praised Him - but He didn’t look like the king they expected. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel free to pause the recording if you need more time or speed up the recording to get to...

This week, we discovered that God gives wisdom to those who ask through the story of King Solomon. When Solomon became king, God gave him a choice - and instead of asking for riches or power, Solomon asked God for wisdom. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel free to pause the recording if you need more time or speed up the recording to get t...

Welcome back to week 3 of Kings and Queens ! This week, we learned an important truth: God looks at our hearts. In the story of David, we saw that God didn’t choose a king based on how strong or impressive someone looked on the outside. Instead, God chose David because of what was on the inside. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel free to p...

This week, we talked about God being the King of our lives by learning from the story of King Saul. Saul was chosen to be king, but he struggled to fully obey God and trust God’s way instead of his own. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel free to pause the recording if you need more time or speed up the recording to get to the next question...

Welcome to Week 1 of our brand-new series, Kings and Queens ! In this series, we’re learning lessons from kings and queens in the Bible and discovering our royal identities in Christ. This week, we learned that we can be bold and fearless for God, just like Queen Esther. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel free to pause the recording if you...

Welcome to our final week of Kids Choice ! This week, we explored the question: Why does God not always answer my prayers? Kids learned that God is the author and perfecter of our lives, and He sees the bigger picture - even when we don’t. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel free to pause the recording if you need more time or speed up the...

We’re in Week 3 of Kids Choice , and this week we asked an important question: How do I know I am saved? Kids learned that sin separates us from God, but because of Jesus, we have forgiveness, hope and assurance of salvation. Jesus took the punishment for our sin so we could be made right with God. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel free t...

This week, we talked about what it means to be a good steward and how even kids can honor God with their money through generosity, kindness, and obedience. When we choose to use our money God’s way, it helps shape our hearts and reminds us that God is our provider. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel free to pause the recording if you need...

Welcome to Week 1 of our brand-new series, Kids Choice ! This month, we’re leaning into real questions kids ask about God, the Bible, and faith. This week, we tackled a big one: Who created God? Kids learned that God is the creator of all creation and that He has always existed. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel free to pause the recordin...

We can worship through our words, our actions, our kindness, our obedience and the way we live every single day. When we remember what God has done, just like Moses and Miriam did, it fills our hearts with joy and helps us see that God is worthy of worship in every season. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel free to pause the recording if y...

Jesus showed us that prayer is a way to connect with our Father, trust Him and invite His will into our lives. Prayer isn’t complicated - it’s simply talking with God, thanking Him, asking for help and trusting Him with everything. Fasting helps us focus on God by giving up something, allowing us to hear Him more clearly. When we build these habits, our relationship with God grows stronger and dee...