Reach Kids

04/30/2025

Hey Reach Family!! MN Kids Camp is June 23-26 is for students going into grades 3-6. This year, the theme is “The Adventure”. Camp is packed with exciting games, outdoor challenges, and unforgettable services, all aimed at showing kids that they can trust Jesus, The Lion of Judah, to give them strength for their journey.
Register your child before May 16 for the early-bird price.
https://mnaog.org/kidscamp/
Use the group code: ReachKids.
Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!

03/12/2025

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03/03/2025

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02/28/2025

Reach Families!
Family devotions are one of the most meaningful things you can do together, and we’re here to make it easier for you!

Throughout the week, we’ll be posting family devotionals that tie into what we talked about on Sunday, so you can keep the conversation going all week long. We hope these moments bring your family closer and help you grow in faith together!

WEEK OF: Feb 23RD- MARCH 1ST DAY: 4

READ ABOUT IT:
Read: Exodus 19:1–9; 20:1–20; Ephesians 6:2–3
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is an incredible story about a young boy who won a trip to a chocolate factory for a tour. All of the children on the tour are given very specific instructions, but the other children choose not to follow the rules. Sadly, they are kicked off of the tour one by one and the Oompa Loompas sing about them as they leave. Charlie is the only one who honored the rules set by the factory owner, Mr. Wonka. Charlie’s prize was much greater than just finishing the tour—his prize was that he would be Mr. Wonka’s successor. That meant he would take over the factory when Mr. Wonka left. Because Charlie chose to follow the instructions that were left for him, Mr. Wonka knew that he could trust Charlie with his most important possession, his chocolate factory.
In a similar way, God laid out some very specific instruction for Moses and the Israelites to follow. God knew that we would need help about how to live our lives, so He gave us instructions to help guide us in how to live. Because God is good, He wants His people to try their best and do what is right and good. When we choose to follow His commands, we are showing God that we want to live His way and that we know His way is best! In fact when we live a life that honors God, we are actually thanking Him for always being with us, and showing Him how much He means to us. Let’s take a closer look at the Ten Commandments and the verses we read today, and look for the answers to these questions.

THINK ABOUT IT:
-Question 1. On what mountain did God give Moses the Ten Commandments?
Answer 1. Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:1–3)
-Question 2. Which is the first of the Ten Commandments?
Answer 2. “You must not have any other god but me” (Exodus 20:3).
-Question 3. In which book and chapter of the Bible do we find the first record of the Ten Commandments?
Answer 3. Exodus 20
-Question 4. What did Paul call “the first commandment with a promise”?
Answer 4. Honor your father and your mother. (Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:2–3)
-Question 5. Which of the Ten Commandments deals with taking something that belongs to someone else?
Answer 5. “You must not steal.” (Exodus 20:15)

TALK ABOUT IT:
• What did today’s devotion make you think about?
• What is a way that you can honor God this week?
• How can you show God how much you love Him?
• What is one thing you are going to do this week to thank God for always being with you?

PRAY ABOUT IT:
God, I want to live in a way that honors You. I’m so thankful that You chose to be with me all the time. I want to be someone that follows You. Thank You for helping us know how to live. Sometimes it’s hard to the right thing, so please give me the strength to do the things You to tell me to. Amen.

02/27/2025

Reach Families!
Family devotions are one of the most meaningful things you can do together, and we’re here to make it easier for you!

Throughout the week, we’ll be posting family devotionals that tie into what we talked about on Sunday, so you can keep the conversation going all week long. We hope these moments bring your family closer and help you grow in faith together!

WEEK OF: Feb 23RD- MARCH 1ST DAY: 3

READ ABOUT IT:
Read: Exodus 13:17–22
Follow the Leader sounds like a really simple game. The whole idea of the games is to follow the person who is the leader. If the leader jumps, you jump. If they flap their arms like a chicken, you flap your arms like a chicken. If they sing “Do You Want to Build a Snowman” in a whisper voice, you guessed it! You sing “Do You Want to Build a Snowman” in a whisper voice too. You can do it in a big crowd with someone on a stage, or you can do it in a line. Now, the version with the person on the stage is much easier because everyone can see the leader. If you play the game in a line, you have to pay a lot more attention because the further back you are, the harder it is to see the leader. So if the leader jumps, you have to hope that everyone is playing attention, because you will do what they do and go where they go. If they aren’t paying attention, you won’t have an idea what to do or where to go.
You can see how the line version could get real crazy real fast. If you aren’t careful, you can wind up lost and not knowing what to do. The Israelites could have been lost really quickly out in the wilderness if God hadn’t given them a way to know exactly what to do. As we read the Bible verses today, we can see that God made sure the Israelites knew exactly what to do and where to go. God went with them. He was with them the whole time, making sure they knew what to do! This reminds us that when we don’t know what to do, God will show us because He is always with us. Take a look at these questions and see if you can find the answers in the verses that you read today.

THINK ABOUT IT:
-Question 1. Who was leading the Israelites?
Answer 1. God. (Exodus 13:17)
-Question 2. How did God lead the Israelites to the Red Sea?
Answer 2. A roundabout way through the wilderness (Exodus 13:18)
-Question 3. What did God use to guide them during the day?
Answer 3. A pillar of cloud (Exodus 13:21)
-Question 4. How did God guide them at night?
Answer 4. God led them with a pillar of fire. (Exodus 13:21)
-Question 5. Did God ever remove these helps from the Israelites?
Answer 5. No, God did not remove the pillar of cloud or pillar of fire from its place in front of the people during this part of their journey. (Exodus 13:22)

TALK ABOUT IT:
• What did today’s devotion make you think about?
• Have you ever been in a situation where you didn’t know what to do?
• How does it make you feel to know that you can ask God for help and He will be with you to lead you?

PRAY ABOUT IT:
God, thank You for always being with me. I know there will be times when I won’t know what to do, but I’m so glad that I can trust You to lead me in the right way. Help me to follow You, wherever You lead me. Amen.

02/26/2025

Reach Families!
Family devotions are one of the most meaningful things you can do together, and we’re here to make it easier for you!

Throughout the week, we’ll be posting family devotionals that tie into what we talked about on Sunday, so you can keep the conversation going all week long. We hope these moments bring your family closer and help you grow in faith together!


WEEK OF: Feb 23RD- MARCH 1ST DAY: 2

READ ABOUT IT:
Read: Exodus 12:3–11, 28–31; 14:13–31
Have you ever done a “trust fall”? They can be a lot of fun and sometimes a little scary. When doing a trust fall, someone you trust stands a few feet behind you. Then you just lean back, while staying as stiff as you can and fall. The person behind you has a very important job. They must catch you before you hit the ground. When you fall in a trust fall, there’s no going back, no way to stop the fall. You have to commit fully and just let yourself fall. Even though you trust them and know they will catch you, there is still this second or two when you think, Oh no! I’m falling. If you really trust this person and they love you, they will do everything they can to protect you because they know you’ve put your trust in them. They don’t want to see you get hurt.
The same thing is true with God. When you put your complete trust in Him, He will always watch over you. There may be brief moments in your life when you get scared, but you can trust that God is right there with you. He will always be with you, just as He was with Moses and the Israelites in today’s Bible reading. They were scared. They were really scared, but God protected them and made a way for them to be safe. He knew there was no turning around, and He had their back. Today’s Bible verses help us to remember that when we are scared, God is with us and can help us through anything. Take a look at these questions and see if you can find the answers in the story.

THINK ABOUT IT:
-Question 1. What feast did God establish to remember the Israelites’ deliverance from Egypt?
Answer 1. Passover [Unleavened Bread] (Exodus 12:11)
-Question 2. What did Pharaoh do the night the Israelites celebrated Passover?
Answer 2. He called for Moses and Aaron, and he told them to leave Egypt and take the rest of the Israelites with them. (Exodus 12:31)
-Question 3. By what miracle did Israel leave the land of Egypt?
Answer 3. The parting of the sea [Red Sea] (Exodus 14:13–22)
-Question 4. What happened to the Egyptians who tried to follow the Israelites through the Red Sea?
Answer 4. They all drowned. (Exodus 14:23–28)
-Question 5. How did the Israelites feel after God saved them?
Answer 5. They were filled with awe (amazement) at how powerful God was. (Exodus 14:31)

TALK ABOUT IT:
• As you read today’s devotion, how did that make you feel?
• Where is God when you’re scared?
• What is something you can do to remember God is with you the next time you are scared?

PRAY ABOUT IT:
God, sometimes I get scared but I’m thankful that I can trust that You are always with me. Help me to remember how big and powerful You are, so that if I am afraid I will turn to You. I’m so glad that You are always with me. Amen.

02/25/2025

Reach Families!
Family devotions are one of the most meaningful things you can do together, and we’re here to make it easier for you!

Throughout the week, we’ll be posting family devotionals that tie into what we talked about on Sunday, so you can keep the conversation going all week long. We hope these moments bring your family closer and help you grow in faith together!


WEEK OF: Feb 23RD- MARCH 1ST DAY: 1

READ ABOUT IT:
Read: Exodus 3:1–20
Shadows are pretty amazing. Anything that light hits can cast a shadow—your dog, a bike, and even the basketball goal in your driveway. One of the fun ways to play with shadows is to make shadow puppets with your hands. All it takes is a dark room and a flashlight. In seconds, you can go from having two hands to having a bird fly across your wall or a dog barking. You’ve probably noticed that on a sunny day you have a shadow. Sometimes your shadow looks bigger than you or smaller depending on the position of the sun in the sky.
One thing is true though—your shadow never gets left behind. It always goes with you, wherever you go. Wherever you are, that’s where your shadow is too. In today’s Bible reading, we read about a time when Moses wasn’t sure about the thing God was asking Him to do. But God gave Moses a promise that He would be with him. Just like your shadow is always with you, God promised Moses that He would be there too. And God is way better than a shadow that follows you around all day. Look and see if you can find the answers to today’s questions in the verses you just read.

THINK ABOUT IT:
-Question 1. Where did the angel of the Lord appear and God speak to Moses out of the burning bush?
Answer 1. Mount Horeb [Mount Sinai] (Exodus 3:1–2)
-Question 2. What did God tell Moses to do when he tried to come closer to the bush?
Answer 2. To take off his shoes because he was on holy ground. (Exodus 3:5)
-Question 3. What promise did God make to Moses at the burning bush?
Answer 3. That God would rescue the Children of Israel out of Egypt (Exodus 3:8)
-Question 4. What did God tell Moses when he was questioning why he was the one who should go tell Pharaoh?
Answer 4. God said that He would be with Moses. (Exodus 3:12)
-Question 5. What did God tell Moses to say if the Israelites asked who sent him?
Answer 5. “I Am has sent me to you.” (Exodus 3:14)

TALK ABOUT IT:
• What did today’s devotion make you think about?
• How can we know that God is always with us?
• How do you feel knowing that God is with you when you need Him?

PRAY ABOUT IT:
God, thank You for always being with me. You are there when I need help, when I’m in trouble, and when life is good. I can always count on You. Thank You for loving me like You do. Amen.

02/22/2025

🌟 SNEAK PEEK SATURDAY! 🌟

Tomorrow, we’ll be exploring how in every situation we are going through, from the incredible trials of life to the victorious elements that we tend to celebrate, God is there. It is in those hardest moments when it can be easiest to forget that God is watching. We read in Exodus about a group of people who felt forgotten. But God already had a plan in place to save them. Today we will explore that story to understand the value of knowing who God is. This is going to be an important lesson your kids won’t want to miss. See you at 9:30am!

02/21/2025

Reach Families!
Family devotions are one of the most meaningful things you can do together, and we’re here to make it easier for you!

Throughout the week, we’ll be posting family devotionals that tie into what we talked about on Sunday, so you can keep the conversation going all week long. We hope these moments bring your family closer and help you grow in faith together!

WEEK OF: Feb 16th-22nd DAY: 4

READ ABOUT IT:
Read: Luke 19:1–10
There is something really cool about a chameleon. You may have learned about these at school before, read about them in a book, or seen them at the zoo. They are lizards, but not just any kind of lizards. These are lizards that can change color. They can go from green, to brown, to a shade of pink. They can be dark or light in color. They are pretty amazing to see. They change color based on who they are around.
The same thing is true for us when it comes to forgiveness. The more time we spend with God and learn about how He has forgiven us, the more we become like Him and offer forgiveness to others.
In today’s Bible reading, we read all about a man who was radically changed when Jesus came to visit him. After Zacchaeus came into contact with Jesus, his life changed. Jesus came to save people like Zacchaeus who had done wrong and needed forgiveness. We can help others who need forgiveness by telling them about Jesus. And when we offer forgiveness to others, it can also help them see a little bit of Jesus in us that could help them find Him. Take some time to reread today’s Bible reading and answer these questions together.

THINK ABOUT IT:
-Question 1. Who did Jesus meet in Jericho?
Answer 1. Zacchaeus (Luke 19:2)
-Question 2. Why couldn’t Zacchaeus see Jesus?
Answer 2. He was too short so he climbed a tree. (Luke 19:1–4)
-Question 3. What did Jesus tell Zacchaeus to do?
Answer 3. To come down because Jesus was going to his house. (Luke 19:5)
-Question 4. Why did people not like Zacchaeus?
Answer 4. Because they believed he was a sinner—a person who did wrong things. (Luke 19:7)
-Question 5. What did Zacchaeus do after he spent time with Jesus?
Answer 5. He promised to give half of his wealth to the poor and pay back four times the amount if he had cheated anyone out of their own money. (Luke 19:8)

Talk about It
• What did today’s devotion make you think about forgiveness?
• How has your life changed because Jesus has forgiven you?
• Have you ever asked Jesus to forgive you for your sins?
Pray about It
God, thank You for making a way for me to receive forgiveness. I believe that Jesus died on the cross and rose again. I believe He is preparing a place in heaven for me. Please forgive my sins and help me to forgive others too. I will do my very best to live for You. Amen.

02/20/2025

Reach Families!
Family devotions are one of the most meaningful things you can do together, and we’re here to make it easier for you!

Throughout the week, we’ll be posting family devotionals that tie into what we talked about on Sunday, so you can keep the conversation going all week long. We hope these moments bring your family closer and help you grow in faith together!


WEEK OF: Feb 16th-22nd DAY: 3

READ ABOUT IT:
Read: Matthew 5:23–26; 6:14; 18:15–17
Think back to the last time you saw an ambulance on its way to an emergency. You probably heard it before you ever saw it. Most likely you heard the siren and saw the flashing lights. The ambulance driver may have even been honking the horn as the ambulance made its way through an intersection. When the lights and sirens are going full blast, you know that means one thing—they are in a hurry. Everyone who learns to drive learns this important rule: When an ambulance, fire truck, or police car has its lights and sirens on, get out of the way. That means pull your car over to the side and clear a path for the emergency vehicle to get through.
Do you know why that’s a law? It became a law to cut the time it takes emergency workers to get to the person who is in trouble.
Today in the verses we read, Jesus was talking about something that needed to be done quickly. He was talking about the importance of forgiving quickly. Jesus said that we can take the first step toward forgiving someone by going straight to the person and talking about the problem. Jesus knew that the longer we hold on to unforgiveness, the worse it gets for us.

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02/19/2025

Reach Families!
Family devotions are one of the most meaningful things you can do together, and we’re here to make it easier for you!

Throughout the week, we’ll be posting family devotionals that tie into what we talked about on Sunday, so you can keep the conversation going all week long. We hope these moments bring your family closer and help you grow in faith together!


WEEK OF: Feb 16th-22nd DAY: 2

READ ABOUT IT:
Read: Matthew 18:21–35
Think about something you want a lot. Maybe you went to the store and saw the latest video game or craft kit, and you just had to have it! There’s only one problem—you don’t have enough money to buy it. So you go home and start doing chores and extra things around the house. Maybe you even ask some neighbors if they have anything you could do to earn some extra money. You work and work, but you still didn’t have quite enough. So you ask your parents or grandparents if you can borrow some money, and they say yes.
Now you have exactly what you need and everything is awesome! Until you remember that you already owed them. Now you have worked for weeks and it feels like it will take you forever to pay them back. What would you do if they said, “You don’t have to worry about it anymore. I’ll forget about what you owe.” You would probably be super excited! You’d hug them and be really grateful. Then something bad happens to the special thing that you worked so hard for. It gets broken or lost or stops working. How would you feel after how you had worked so hard for it?
In today’s Bible reading, Jesus taught us about a man who forgot what it was like to have someone erase what he owed. Today we learned that we should forgive because God forgives us. When we choose not to forgive, God won’t forgive us either. This is a great reminder that we should forgive others just as God forgives us. Pause together and look back at today’s verses and see if you can find the answers to these questions.

THINK ABOUT IT:
-Question 1. What question did Peter ask Jesus?
Answer 1. He wanted to know how many times to forgive someone (Matthew 18:21)
-Question 2. How many times did Jesus say we should forgive?
Answer 2. Seventy times seven, which basically means many times. (Matthew 18:22)
-Question 3. What did the king do to the man who couldn’t pay back his debt?
Answer 3. He had pity for him, released him, and forgave his debt. (Matthew 18:27)
-Question 4. What did the man do to his fellow servant who owed him money?
Answer 4. He grabbed him by the throat and demanded he pay. When the fellow servant couldn’t pay, he had him thrown jail. (Matthew 18:28–30)
-Question 5. What happened when the king found out that the man didn’t forgive his fellow servant?
Answer 5. The king became angry and threw the man in jail too. (Matthew 18:32–34)

TALK ABOUT IT:
• What did today’s devotion make you think about?
• Has someone ever forgiven you?
• How did that make you feel?
• How does it feel when someone won’t forgive you?

PRAY ABOUT IT:
God, I want to be like You and show forgiveness to others. Help me to remember everything that You’ve done for me, and to love others as You do. Help me to forgive them when they are mean to me or hurt me, just like You have forgiven me. Amen.

02/18/2025

Reach Families!
Family devotions are one of the most meaningful things you can do together, and we’re here to make it easier for you!

Throughout the week, we’ll be posting family devotionals that tie into what we talked about on Sunday, so you can keep the conversation going all week long. We hope these moments bring your family closer and help you grow in faith together!

WEEK OF: Feb 16th-22nd DAY: 1

READ ABOUT IT:
Read: Genesis 50:15–21
Has anyone ever hurt your feelings or made you sad? Maybe they called you a mean name, or said they didn’t want to be your friend anymore. They might have said you can’t play with them, but they let others and it made you feel angry or left out. When someone does something mean to us, it can sometimes leave a mark on us—not one that you can see with your eyes, but one you can feel on the inside. The next time you are around them, they might say they are sorry. You might say something like, “It’s okay” or “I forgive you.” Even though you might say those words, you might spend a lot of time remembering what they did to you when you are together.
It’s kind of like putting a little bandage on a giant cut. It doesn’t really make it better; it just covers it up. Every time we look at or bump the cut, it reminds us of how bad it hurt. Sometimes cuts can’t heal on their own, and we have to go to a doctor and let the doctor sew it up.
As long as we hold onto unforgiveness, it keeps those marks on us on the inside and we feel that pain. But when we really forgive someone, we choose not to feel the hurt anymore and not to remind them of what they’ve done. Choosing to forgive is more than just covering it up with a bandage. It’s letting yourself actually heal. In today’s story, we read all about this with Joseph and his brothers. Joseph didn’t just say the words, “I forgive you.” But he meant what he said and showed them great kindness. As you read today’s Bible verses, there’s a lot about forgiveness. Take a few minutes to look over the verses and see if you can find these answers together.

THINK ABOUT IT:
-Question 1. Why were Joseph’s brothers afraid?
Answer 1. They were afraid Joseph would pay them back for the bad things they had done to him. (Genesis 50:15)
-Question 2. What did their father tell them to say to Joseph?
Answer 2. “Please forgive your brothers for the great wrong they did to you.” (Genesis 50:16)
-Question 3. What did Joseph tell his brothers?
Answer 3. Not to be afraid of him (Genesis 50:19)
-Question 4. What did God do with the brother’s bad feelings and actions toward Joseph?
Answer 4. God turned it for good and positioned Joseph to save many people (Genesis 50:20)
-Question 5. What did Joseph do for his brothers?
Answer 5. He took care of his brothers and their children (Genesis 50:21)

TALK ABOUT IT:
• What did today’s devotion make you think about?
• How does it feel when someone does something mean to you?
• Is it easy or hard to forgive?
• What is a time that you’ve forgiven someone?

PRAY ABOUT IT:
God, showing forgiveness isn’t always easy. I don’t want to carry around unforgiveness in my heart. Please help to forgive those who hurt me—not just say it but to really forgive them. Heal my heart of any hurts that I have. Amen.