Worship Musician May 2020 | Page 49

KIDS
THE CURRENT SEASON | Yancy
In this current season of ministry we’ve been
and Spotify and then create a super link at
getting information inside us.
in many of us have had to learn to lead others
linkfire.com that gives parents multiple platform
and teach kids in new ways. I love the creativity I received a message this week sharing a story choices to listen by. The parent’s account that
and the innovation that I’m seeing in leaders. with me of this person’s unchurched family. allows them to access the music plays for their
Whether it was a worship singalong with a They had not gone to church for a few years. streams and the music owners and songwriters
group via Zoom or a video of young kids But the Mom reached out asking for tools to get paid. (The circle will keep on spinning.)
dancing and praising in the living room, one teach their child what Easter is really about. The thing I know, it is good. For the past decade, person writing me was so excited because she Earlier today I received a message from a
many ministry conversations have revolved shared my music with this Mom and she knew parent telling me how their child had asked
around family ministry and wanting parents it was not only the child that was going to hear them about every line in the song they were
to take the lead in the spiritual development it. Mom and Dad would too. This is FAMILY listening to. “He’s so inquisitive” this Mom said.
of their kids. I’ve never seen a greater span MINISTRY. The GOSPEL is in the songs I This created a beautiful conversation between
of time where such focus has been provided write, sing and lead. The tool of MUSIC opens parent and child about what Jesus had done
to parents. I see churches (and the various the door for kids to ask questions and have for them. The child responded “Mom, I’m just
curriculum and music providers) stepping up conversations that lead them (and I believe their gonna close my eyes and vision what Jesus
to equip and serve these families. It’s beautiful. parents) to JESUS. What an opportunity. The looks like.” Mom said “Yes! Ask the Holy Spirit
And it’s not just an American thing, it’s global. harvest is ripe. to show you.” The boy squeezed his eyes shut
This week I’ve exchanged emails with people
for a few seconds and then opened them and
in Scotland, Australia, Canada, Singapore and Creating playlist of the songs you sing for said “I saw Jesus. He had on armor and boots
Honduras just to name a few. worship times at Church is a free tool in ministry on his feet. He is a warrior!” I know that boy
you have. Or maybe you want to share songs had an encounter but I also know first hand
Here is why I am such a fan and proponent that would encourage hearts based on things as a Mom that what that parent experienced
of the thing we call music. It is the universal going on in the world, seasons, etc. You can through this sweet exchange brought as much
language we all have. It’s something we can send a link via emails, on your website and by joy and built her faith as well as her son’s.
relate to. It’s something that can entertain. sharing on social media too. The only thing It’s something that can heal and nurture our resourcing your families in this way will cost you Psalm 8:1&2 tell us there is POWER in kid’s
feelings. It’s something that we can learn from. is the time to build the playlist. You can build a worship. Check out The Message and Passion
And it’s the stickiest substance there is for us playlist on multiple platforms like Apple Music translations of those verses. Every time
you push play and create space for kids to
worship the power of God is unleashed in that
classroom, hallway, car, living room-- wherever
they are. As you lead kids gathered together in
person or virtually you can equip them to give
a mighty shout and raise their hallelujahs to the
King!
Written by Yancy ©2020 Yancy Ministries, Inc.
Yancy
Yancy is a worship leader and songwriter for kids that
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. YancyMinistries.com
May 2020
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