Weekend Recap with River Valley Kids

All throughout the Bible, we see God speaking to His children in different ways, guiding them, comforting them and calling them to follow Him. Just like then, God still speaks today. He uses His Word, His Spirit and moments of quiet to help us hear His voice. When we slow down, pray and make space for Him, we learn to recognize what He is saying. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll ha...

We just started our new series, Back to the Basics! This week, we focused on the amazing truth that God’s Word is alive and active for today! We looked at the story of Jesus being tempted in the wilderness, and we saw how He used Scripture to fight every temptation that came His way. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel free to pause the rec...

Merry Christmas and welcome to our final week of Glory! This week, we celebrated the best news ever - that God’s love came to us through Jesus! On that first Christmas night, God showed His incredible love by sending His Son into the world so that everyone could know 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 yo...

We’re in Week 3 of Glory, and this week we learned that Jesus is the Prince of Peace! In our Bible story, we saw Jesus calm a storm with just His words - showing that His peace is stronger than any fear. 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 questio...

This week, we discovered that Jesus is our greatest joy! When the angels appeared to the shepherds in the fields, they brought amazing news - “Good news of great joy for all people!” The birth of Jesus brought joy to the world because God’s promise had finally come true. 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 Week 1 of our brand-new Christmas series - Glory! This month, we’re celebrating the greatest news ever: Jesus has come, and He changes everything! This week, we learned that our hope is found in Jesus. Long before Jesus was born, Isaiah prophesied about Him - calling Him Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Following each question in today’s recap, you’l...

We wrapped up Treasure Hunters by remembering one of the best treasures we have - Jesus Himself! This week, we learned from the story of the ten lepers that being thankful is powerful. Jesus healed all ten, but only one came back to say thank you. 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 discovered that we all have a part to play in God’s plan. God’s plan is for everyone, everywhere, to know and love Jesus - and He invites us to help make that happen! 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.

We’re in Week 3 of Treasure Hunters, and this week we discovered that Jesus is still calling people to do His work today! From the very beginning of the church to missionaries around the world today, God has been faithful to call and equip His people to share His love. 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 n...

This week, we learned that following Jesus will always be worth it! We looked at the story of the rich young ruler, who had to decide what mattered most - his wealth or following Jesus. We also heard about William Borden, a man who gave up everything to follow God’s call, living with the motto: “No reserves, no retreats, no regrets.” Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds...

We just started Week 1 of our brand-new series: Treasure Hunters - where we’re discovering that the greatest treasures in the world aren’t gold or jewels, but people! This week, we learned that everyone is valuable to God. We looked at stories like Adam and Eve, the lost sheep and the prodigal son - all showing that God’s heart is for His people. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll ha...

Welcome to Week 4 of Kids Choice ! This week, we asked one of the toughest questions of all: Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? These are questions people of all ages wrestle with, and it’s okay to bring them to God - He can handle our doubts, our fears and our pain. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel free to pause the...

We’re in Week 3 of Kids Choice , where we’ve been unpacking questions about God, faith, and the Bible. This week’s question was one of the most important ones of all: What does it mean to accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior? 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...

We’re in Week 2 of Kids Choice , and this week we asked another big question: How do I hear God’s voice? It’s one of the most common things kids (and even adults!) wonder about. The good news is that God doesn’t just want to be known about - He wants us to know Him personally, and that means He speaks to His kids. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a fam...

Welcome to Week 1 of our new series, Kids Choice - where we’re tackling real questions kids have asked about God, faith, and the Bible. Today, we kicked things off with a huge question: Why did Jesus have to die, and where is He now?  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 recor...

In our final week of our series I AM, we learned that we are disciple-makers as we explored how our faith isn’t meant to be kept to ourselves. Jesus calls us to help others follow Him too! No matter how small it seems, your influence matters - and God wants to use you to help others know Him. Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel free to paus...

This week, as we learned that we are set apart, we talked about how God didn’t make us to copy the world - He made us to reflect Him. We are meant to live in a way that honors God, even when it’s not popular or easy. Being set apart means choosing what’s right over what’s easy, and showing others what it looks like to follow Jesus with your whole heart. Following each question in today’s recap, yo...

In week 2 of our series, I AM, we learned that we are world changers. We discovered that because we’re children of God, we have a mission! We get to share His love and truth with the people around us. 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: I AM - where we’re discovering who we really are by looking at what God says about us. In today’s world, there are so many voices that try to define who we are. During this series, we’ll learn to listen to the voice that matters most - God’s voice! Following each question in today’s recap, you’ll have 60 seconds to discuss as a family. Feel free to pause...

In our final week of the Upside Down Kingdom , we looked at a story Jesus told called The Good Samaritan, where a man chose to show kindness and help someone others ignored. Jesus used this story to teach us that being a good neighbor isn’t just about being kind to our friends - it means loving and helping everyone, even when it’s hard or uncomfortable. Following each question in today’s recap, yo...

We’ve reached the final week of Upside Down Kingdom where we’ve learned that what seems upside down in God’s Kingdom is actually the right way to live. This week, we learned that Jesus teaches us to live by His Word - not our emotions or opinions. 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...

In week 3 of Upside Down Kingdom, we dove deeper and learned that following Jesus means living in a way that may look different from the world, but leads to real peace, joy and purpose. We learned that Jesus has given us the power to walk in peace, not in fear! 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...

We’re continuing our Upside Down Kingdom series - where we’re discovering that the Kingdom of God flips things around in the best way. Today we learned that faith isn’t just believing in God - it’s trusting Him daily, even when things don’t make sense. 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...

We just launched our new series: Upside Down Kingdom - where we’re exploring how the teachings of Jesus may seem upside down to the world, but actually show us the right way to live. 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.

We just finished the final week of our Promise Fulfilled series, and today we focused on how the Holy Spirit is our guide. We looked at the story of Paul’s missionary journeys - how the Holy Spirit led him where to go, when to speak, and even when to wait. 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...