Reach Church Community
Reaching people with the power of the Gospel.
Our mission is to disciple each member in our community to be followers of Jesus, staying revived by the power of the Holy Spirit, growing in revelation knowledge in the Word of God, being planted in Christian community, and discovering how and where to use our God given giftings to serve one another.
Reach Church exists to see our community in and around Mandeville, Louisiana and Shanghai revived, equipped, activated, cared for and healed in the name of Jesus. If you’re nearby, we’d love for you to be a part. Here are some ways you can partner with us:
Growth Journey: Our discipleship starting point.
Growth Journey is the place to start your discipleship journey at Reach. Join Pastor of Discipleship Gary Planchard for 8 weeks of learning important foundational Bible doctrine, meet some of our leaders, and getting connected with other believers in our discipleship community. Sign up and let us know you are coming.
Sunday’s 9am – 2nd Floor Community Bldg.
Church Ministries
- Welcome
- Counseling
- Groups
- Single Moms
- Worship Ministry
- Outreach
- Lunch Service
- Prayer
- Men
- Women
- Children
- Youth
- Young Adults
Welcome! We have a ministry just for you. If not, please let us know.
Check out the ministry menu links above for details for each ministry. If anything is unclear just send us your question. At the bottom of the Ministries page are all our sign up forms. Looking forward to you getting connected.
Biblical Counseling Ministry
“And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD.” Isaiah 11:12
We employ a Biblical (Nouthetic) Counseling model. Meaning we use the Bible as our only source of guidance and instruction.
2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.
While we emphasize the Word of God in every session, we pursue the guidance and the gifts of the Holy Spirit to operate.
This also means we are lovingly, confrontational in dealing with the issues of sin, pride, repentance, humility and all other Biblical causes and effects.
All our counselors are trained and submitted under the authority of Reach Church Pastors and will seek wisdom and guidance from such as needed throughout Counseling blocks.
We provide counseling for:
- Pre/Post Marriage
- Marriage
- Family
- Life
- Addiction
What To Expect
- To open and close with prayer.
- Sessions to last up to 1 hour.
- To be asked to speak about real issues.
- To receive Bible reading, prayer, journaling and study home work.
- Schedules to be made for next session.
Our goal: is a *New Creation* *Word Filled* *Spirit Filled & Led* life, which means new marriages, restored lives, learning how to hear the voice of God and respond to the conviction of the Holy Spirit effectively eliminating the need for ongoing forever professional counseling.
Fees: Counseling is a ministry service of Reach Church for members. The first 3 months of counseling is conducted without fee. Beyond 3 months a per session rate of $50 will be charged.
Non-Reach Church members are welcomed, by referral, at the hourly fee is $100 per session.
Groups Ministry
All Ages | Throughout the Week
Groups are a great place to engage and journey with like minded believers. We have many groups, for all ages, that meet weekly and monthly in various locations, either at REACH or in homes. We are ready to assist you to find the right group for you and your family.
Upcoming Groups:
Single Moms Ministry exists to ensure that no single mom walks alone!
Thursday 6pm @ Reach cafe.
Our mission is to encourage single moms in their journey and to support their children by providing a weekly discipleship support group with teachings from the word of God with seasoned successful single moms who have walked through the pain of betrayal, hopelessness and trauma.
The children of single mom’s also receive support, love and family. As a community of single moms, with Christ at the center, our vision is for broken single moms to be healed, the lost to be found, and the hopeless to be filled with hope. We have confidence in the saving power of Jesus Christ to turn any hopeless situation around.
Our weekly support groups meet on Thursdays at 6pm beginning with a light meal. We study the word of God on relevant issues single moms are facing as well as pray for one another.
Do you want to support a single mom? Make a donation to our RASP designation in the giving options.
Upcoming Events:
Worship Ministry
Info coming.
Northshore4Jesus Outreach Ministry
“…for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; 36 I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’” Matthew 25:35-36
We’re reaching our community with the good news of Jesus!
On a monthly basis we go into a number of Senior Living Homes, weekly provide a busing *donkey* ride service to Church, conduct Saturday street and door to door evangelism, as well as many annual larger events.
Check out the outreach calendar below or search outreach on the master calendar to find our next opportunity to win a person to Jesus.
Upcoming Outreach Events
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Do you like to cook, host, serve food and clean dishes…? This ministry is for you.
We serve a free Sunday lunch EVERY week after our main Sunday morning worship service. A team of dedicated cooks prepare meals to serve all who are hungry and want some good ole fashion fellowship. The way we accomplish this and not overwhelm any one person is a brilliant rotation system. One cook team is scheduled once or twice approximately every three months. If you are interested just send us a contact form.
Prayer Ministry
Isaiah 56:7 For My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.
2 Chronicles 7:14 (ESV) if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
Hosea 10:12 (NKJV) Sow for yourselves righteousness; Reap in mercy; Break up your fallow ground, For it is time to seek the LORD, Till He comes and rains righteousness on you.
Before Service: Prayer time 30 minutes before all Main Services and Groups, come early and pray.
During Worship: Altar prayer time during worship, come to the altar.
1st & 3rd Wednesday prayer time 6pm in chapel.
Every Friday 6am Sanctuary.
Upcoming Events:
Men’s Ministry
“I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling…” 1 Timothy 2:8
Our men’s ministry is active with a number of opportunities to come together weekly and monthly.
Weekly there is Saturday 7:30am Men’s Bible Study and Sunday, after service, a Men’s Recovery Group.
Monthly, on the 2nd Wednesday, is Men’s Night. We eat and fellowship at 6pm until around 645pm. Then we transition into a time of prayer and worship. Different men share their testimony each month and we have a Word ministered. Normally finished around 8pm and then guys linger.
Monthly, on the 1st Saturday, is Serve Morning. Available guys head out around 730am to work on a various serve project normally for single mom’s or elderly but it can vary. We try to pull out before noon.
Upcoming Events:
Women’s Ministry
Come for a time of connecting with other like-minded women and be encouraged in your journey with the Lord. You can expect a time of worship, sharing from the Word, a testimony from one of the ladies and a time of small group break out praying for each other.
On the week of the 4th Wednesday the Tuesday Service pauses for Women’s night on Wednesday at 6pm. Come hungry in every way.
Monthly Tuesday Brunch on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Children’s ministry is available for babies through preschool. Cafe study hall is available for school age children.
Upcoming Events:
Children’s Ministry
- Sunday Mornings @10AM
- Sunday Evening @6PM
- Tuesday Mornings during Womens’ Service @930AM (babies-preschool)
Children’s Ministry Ages
- Nursery: 0-2 years old (sanctuary upstairs)
- Pre-school: 3-4 years old (pre-school classroom in community building)
- Kid’s Church: 5-10 years old (chapel in community building)
Mission
Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
Here at REACH Church, our goal is to provide a safe loving environment for the children that come to us and to plant the seed of the gospel in each one of them. Our desire is for every child to be seen, heard, loved, and for them to take that step of dedicating their life to Christ. The children ministry’s goal is not to ‘babysit’ but to disciple. We believe in discipleship for all ages, from a toddler, to a preschooler, to a primary schooler.
Check-In: You will check your child in at the entrance to the sanctuary door. Your child will receive a name tag at the check-in table. When you drop your baby off in nursery you will leave your name and number on the sign-in sheet.
Dismissal: Children 0-4 years old worship with parents for the first two songs and then are dismissed. Babies are brought to the upstairs nursery. Pre-Schoolers will line up at the sanctuary exit door and walk to their classroom with their teacher
Children 5-10 are dismissed at the end of worship. The children will line up at the sanctuary exit door and walk to their classroom with their teachers. Parents are welcomed to walk over with their children. Parents will pick their children up from their classrooms at the end of service.
Upcoming Events:
Youth Ministry
Encounter Youth is a welcoming youth group led by youth pastors Pastor James and Jessie Weidner, dedicated to helping students grow in their faith and build strong, Christ-centered friendships. We offer exciting monthly events on Saturdays, a fun-filled Game Night every 3rd Sunday, and engaging weekly youth services and small groups every Thursday with a mission to provide regular opportunities for youth to have an Encounter with the Lord.
Youth Service Thursday Nights 6-8pm Consists of a youth service followed by break out discussion groups divided by age and gender.
Upcoming Events:
Young Adults
Our Young Adults Group offers a welcoming and vibrant community where you can deepen your faith, build meaningful friendships, and experience God’s love together. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your relationship with God or simply find a community to belong to, we invite you to join us and be part of something special!
Upcoming Events:
Need A Ride to Church?
We have a donkey team devoted to making sure you have the opportunity to be here on Sundays. Just fill out this form and we’ll be in touch.
Planning a visit?
Here is some helpful info to prepare
Sunday Worship and more…
- We love to be in the House of God and are not in a hurry to come and go.
- Sunday services begin at 9:30am and 6pm.
- We worship for a long while so feel free to arrive a little later.
- We have a come and go policy… meaning come and go as needed.
- When you pull into our parking lot our Sanctuary is the building on the right.
- You will be kindly welcomed however you come and are dressed.
- Water baptism is held monthly so just let us know.
- Prayer begins in the sanctuary 30 minutes before Sunday morning services.
- An invitation to receive prayer is offered during worship and often times at the end of services.
- Designated Pastors and leaders will pray for your needs at the altar.
- Free Community lunch is offered after every Sunday morning service.
- Ask about our Sunday Pastor’s New Comers Lunch.
- We have Wednesday service 6pm focused on different people groups.
- Groups meet throughout the week. Have a look at our calendar.
Just4Kidz Ministry
- Ours kids (J4K) check-in is at the Sanctuary entrance door.
- Children 0-4 years old worship with parents and then are dismissed at 10am.
- Children 5-11 are dissmissed at the end of worship.
- Designated children workers will escort the children to their ministry spaces. Parents are welcomed to walk their children over.
- New kids get use to this dismissal system after the first couple/few times.
- Children will be dismissed at the end of service directly from their J4K ministry spaces.
- We have lots of families and lots of kiddos so come on.
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Church Giving
Thank you for your partnership in the Gospel!
We work hard to make sure we are working hard in partnership with the Gospel to see souls saved, people’s lives transformed, and revival on the Northshore. Your gifts empower us to keep going.
I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.
-Philippians 1:3-5
Text Giving
- For one-time GIVING you can simply text the AMOUNT.
- For recurring GIVING text: amount + (the word) weekly or monthly.
- For CANCEL or REFUND text the word: refund or unlink.