Weekend Recap with River Valley Kids

Throughout this series, we’ve learned that God is our Shepherd. He cares for us, gives us peace, stays with us through hard things and reminds us that we never have to face life alone.

Psalm 23 ends by reminding us that God’s goodness and love follow us every day. That means we can trust God not just when things are going well, but in every part of our lives.

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This week, Psalm 23 reminded us that even when we walk through difficult or scary situations, we are never alone. God is always with us, caring for us and guiding 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.

In week two of Faith Over Fear, we continued learning from Psalm 23. We talked about how a shepherd leads his sheep to green pastures and quiet waters, giving them a place to rest and everything they need. In the same way, God cares for us and gives us peace.

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 one of our brand-new series, Faith Over Fear! This month, we’re learning from Psalm 23 and discovering what it means that God is our Shepherd. He is always with us, He takes care of us and we can trust Him - even when we feel afraid.

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.

Joseph was able to look back at everything he had been through and say, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good.” God had been working even through the hardest parts of his story. Joseph could choose integrity, kindness and forgiveness because he trusted what God was doing.

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Today, we learned that God gives us every tool we need. We won’t always know exactly what to do when something difficult happens. Sometimes we might even feel nervous or afraid that we’ll make the wrong choice. But we don’t have to face those moments on our own. God is with us, and we can trust 

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Joseph faced some situations that were unfair and some choices that were really hard, but he continued to trust God and choose what was right. That’s an important part of being Built Different. The choices we make matter because, little by little, they help shape who we’re becoming.

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Welcome to week one of our brand-new series, Built Different! This month, we’re following the story of Joseph and seeing how God was working in his life through the good moments and the really difficult ones. Along the way, we’re learning that God has created us with a purpose and is building us to live differently.

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This week we finished our Kids of the Bible series by learning about Jesus when He was a kid. Jesus stayed at the temple, listening, asking questions and spending time learning about God.

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This week in Kids of the Bible, we learned about Jairus and his daughter. Jairus came to Jesus because his daughter needed help. While Jesus was on His way, He stopped to help a woman who had also come to Him in faith. We learned that we can trust that Jesus sees us, cares for us and is always at work.

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This week in Kids of the Bible, we learned about Josiah, who became king when he was only eight years old. Even though he was young, God had an important plan for his life. You do not have to wait until you are older to follow God. You can start right now.

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This week in Kids of the Bible, we learned about a boy who was willing to give Jesus what he had. Even though it was only a small lunch, Jesus used it to feed a huge crowd. Sometimes we may feel like we do not have enough to make a difference, but God can use whatever we are willing to give Him.

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This week we started our new series called Kids of the Bible. All month long, we’re learning about kids who trusted God and were used to do incredible things. Their stories remind us that we are never too young to say “yes” to God and make a difference.

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This week, we talk about how Jesus calls us to go! Before Jesus went back to Heaven, He gave His disciples an important mission. He told them to go and share His message with others.

That mission wasn’t just for the disciples a long time ago. Jesus still calls His followers to share His love today.

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This week, we learned that we are a child of God. Which means we are loved by God, created by God and made on purpose. Our identity does not come from what we do, what others think or how we feel that day. Our identity starts with who God says we are.

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This week, we talked about what it means to seek God with our whole heart. Even when the Israelites were in Babylon, God had not forgotten them. He promised that when they sought Him, they would find Him. That reminds us that God wants to be close to us too.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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