KIDS WORSHIP
DISCOVERING NEW VISION FOR KIDS TO ENCOUNTER JESUS | Yancy
The slate is clean . The reset button has been hit . 2020 definitely provided a shake up to how we do ministry . Everything we know was turned on its head . What it looks like to lead and pastor both kids and their families looks different . How families attend even has shifted . The gap of time that kids were away for your children ’ s ministry could have affected their memory of even how to participate and engage with large group-time and services . In many ways we are starting over . Don ’ t let that be a sad thought . Don ’ t give in to making a list of the negatives . Instead look at it as a chance to start over in many ways . You don ’ t have to keep doing things the same way as before . Areas that may have been weak in the past can start afresh and be stronger than ever .
So often churches have some tension in the area of kid ’ s worship . Maybe it ’ s because you feel inadequate . You feel you don ’ t have the right people on the team . It could be you ’ re dissatisfied with the amount of participation you receive . You could have a group of boys that mocks what ’ s happening and it seems they are far removed from having a heart of worship . Now is the time to do something about it .
People perish for a lack of knowledge . Have you heard that before ? Recently , God put that scripture from Hosea 4:6 on my heart regarding worship and specifically kid ’ s worship . If we aren ’ t providing knowledge , understanding and practical instruction then why do we expect that we ’ re going to get incredible participation as if Tinkerbell sprinkled magical pixie dust on our group ? If you ’ re not teaching them about worship how are they going to learn ? If you ’ ve never taught them how to show honor to the Lord in their posture and actions then how do you expect them to learn it ? If you ’ re not providing them with an opportunity to engage in worship then how are you expecting them to encounter the presence of the Lord where they taste and see He is good ? Teach them why their worship matters . Show them how to engage and encourage them in their participation .
It is a domino effect . I challenge you as you begin this new year to look at your ministry with fresh eyes . You don ’ t have to keep doing ministry the same way . This is a great time to do things differently and instill some change that you ’ ve only longed for in the past . Don ’ t look as each week as independent services but consider how what you did last week gives you direction for the step to take this week . Consider how what you ’ ll do this Sunday is a stepping stone towards a goal you have for a few months from now . Helping kids encounter Jesus is the goal . Your ministry should be living and growing . I believe who your kids will be six months from now can be totally different but it starts with what you choose to focus on now .
I have an assignment for you to think about your 2021 goals for kid ’ s worship .
# 1 WRITE THE VISION DOWN . What do you want kids to learn and experience during worship each week ?
# 2 DEFINE THE WIN . What are some next steps that you can give to your worship leaders to see your vision for kids ’ worship come to pass ? ( Remember to edit and add to these throughout the year .)
# 3 EVALUATE YOUR SONGS :
• Review the songs you ’ ve been using this past year .
• Identify your “ home run ” songs .
• What songs need to take a break ?
• What songs need to be cut completely ?
• What kinds of songs are you missing from your repertoire ( activity , praise , worship , scripture )? Identify where your gaps are .
• Research , pick and plan new songs to add to your ministry .
I truly believe there ’ s a reason why the Psalm says , “ Sing a new song to the Lord ”. New songs infuse life and helps your heart give thanks and praise in a fresh way .
Do you need to find new kid ’ s worship resources ? Here ’ s some artist and ministries to check out : Kidmin Worship , Little Praise Party , WorshipHouseKids . com , Orange Kids Music , Jumpstart 3 , Seeds Family Worship , Doorpost Songs , Hillsong Kids , Gateway Kids .
# 4 PRAY . Maybe you struggled with # 1-3 . Did you take the time to pray about it ? Ask God to reveal to you what He wants to see happen in your group . Invite Him to show you a picture of what He wants . Give Him space to prompt and speak to your heart . He will give you the wisdom and resources you need , but it starts with coming before Him in prayer .
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Yancy Yancy is a worship leader and songwriter for kids who travels the globe doing family concerts and training worship leaders . Every week her songs are used in thousands of churches around the world . Yancy has a passion to serve the Church which is why she created “ Heartbeat ”, a five lesson curriculum series to teach kids the heart of worship . This year she is releasing lots of new music in her “ Little Praise Party ” series for young kids . Check out her latest “ Ready , Set , Go !” She lives with her husband and sons in Nashville , TN .
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