Monday, April 8, 2013

MIRACLE MUD - Jesus Heals A Man Born Blind - John 9:1-11


John 9:1-11

The blind man came to Jesus and said I wanna see
Can you open my eyes in you I believe
Then Jesus knelt down in front of the man
From the dirt that He put in the palm of His hand

Miracle mud that's what He made
Something out of nothing from the wet miry clay . . .

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Click HERE to order the Miracle Mud album featuring 13 miracles from the life of Jesus.

                        

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

ALL THE PARTS WORK TOGETHER


Theme: God’s family; the body of Christ

Look at your feet. Would your feet totally by themselves be any good? No! They must be connected to the rest of your body to function properly.
Look at your hands. Would your hands be useful if they were all by themselves? No, they would not!
Is there any part of your body that would be good on its own? No body part would be good on its own, because each part needs all the other parts to form a complete body.
The eyes can blink, but they don’t think. The eyes can see, but they cannot hear. Have you ever stubbed your toe? Though it’s a small part of the body, when a toe hurts, the whole body hurts with it. The different parts work together and make up the whole body.
The family of God, the church, is like a body. Not all people do the same thing, but all are important. One person might be like a foot, taking the gospel to another country. Someone else might be like a hand, helping people in need. There are those who are mouths with the gift of singing. Everyone has different talents, abilities and gifts, but as the family of God works together in one unit, great things can be accomplished for Christ.

Discussion Questions:
1. Who at your church in the body of Christ uses hands to serve? (Greeters, people who prepare food, and teachers who create lessons.)
2. Who at your church in the body of Christ uses their feet to help and serve others? (People use their feet to visit sick people in the hospital; they also use their feet when they walk door-to-door handing out fliers about special events.)
3. Who at your church uses their mouth to serve? (The pastor, teachers, and those who offer words of encouragement to others use their mouths to serve.)

Action Step: Make a list of the talents and abilities you have. Make a plan for using at least one of them this week.

Bible Verse: “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it” (1 Corinthians 12:27).

Suggested Song:Everybody Has a Body” (Lighthouse album) -- Click on song title to hear a clip.

THE GOOD SAMARITAN



Music is an effective way to reinforce Bible stories.  This song which challenges children to be kind and considerate to others begins:

One man walked away while the other stayed to help
One man could not wait while the other gave himself.
The good Samaritan was rich though he was poor
For he had compassion, just like his Lord.”

“The Good Samaritan” is from Come Meet Jesus album which can be ordered HERE.

One of the most important responsibilities parents and teachers have is teaching their kids about Jesus. Come Meet Jesus will ignite a child's love as Easter and the life of Christ are celebrated through 16 meaningful songs: Come Meet Jesus, Pray, The Best Gift, Rolled 'Em Away, I Will Follow You, God Wrote Us a Letter, Morning Star, Jesus Cares for Everyone, God Did, Wanna Be a Sheep, He Forgives Me, Love the Lord Your God, Talk to You, Easter Rise Up, Good Samaritan, Palm Sunday Celebration (Donkey Song).

Monday, February 18, 2013

SENSES


"Senses" can be found on Mary Rice Hopkins' soundtrack from her 3 Episode DVD--Mary Rice Hopkins & Puppets with a Heart #2. Click here to order.

I can smell the rose with my nose
I can even smell my brother's stinky toes
I can smell the rose with my nose
And it reminds me when to change my clothes

Chorus:

Thank you for all my senses
To see and smell, hear and taste and touch
Thank you for all my senses
To see and smell, hear and taste and touch
The world I love so very much
Thank you for all my senses

I have my eyes and the world to see
And my ears to hear the birds in the trees
I like to taste and touch the tasty treats
But when I eat too much it sticks to my seat

(Repeat Chorus)



COMMENT

"My Awana Cubbies LOVE your music."  (Elizabeth B.)

Thursday, February 14, 2013

SIMEON'S SONG



When Jesus was 8 days old, Mary and Joseph took him to the temple for dedication. Simeon went to Mary and Joseph and explained that God had promised that he would see Jesus before he died. 

“Simeon’s Song” shares the excitement Simeon felt being able to hold Jesus and thank God for Him after waiting his whole life to do so.  For the entire story, read Luke 2:22-40.

Listen to song clip HERE.

“Simeon’s Song” is on Get on Board album which can be ordered HERE.

Sunday, February 10, 2013

ABRAHAM



 Kids love the classic rock feel to this song which teaches what God says He will do – His promises are true!  The song begins:
Abraham was a righteous man,
Told by God to leave his homeland.
God said, "Oh, ya gotta go;
Go to Canaan and you will know."
A leap of faith, he kept on track
He obeyed and he didn't look back.

God said, "Take all ya got,"
Even took his nephew, Lot.
Sarah came, his lovely wife;
All he owned, he took that night.
He took his sheep and his cattle, too.
God said, "Abe, I will bless you."

Listen to a song clip HERE.

“Abraham” is from In the Beginning album which can be ordered HERE.

COMMENT:  "Your songs are such a great way for kids to learn biblical stories and concepts.  We LOVE using them."  (Teresa L.)

Saturday, February 9, 2013

REBEKAH




One of the greatest love stories of all time is found in Genesis 24 and is perfect for teaching kids that as they trust God, He will show them the way.  It is also a great opportunity to challenge children to pray that God will help them find just the right person to spend their life with.

The verses of this song say:

Father Abraham said, “Let’s find a wife
For my son, Isaac, the bride of his life.”
He sent out a servant searching so wide
Just to find a lovely bride.

So, the servant trusted God, God alone
To show him the way to bring a bride home.
Rebekah’s compassion set her apart.
He said, “She’s the one with a very kind heart.”

Listen to a song clip HERE.

“Rebekah” can be found on In the Beginning album.  Click HERE to order.

BABBLING ON (Tower of Babel -- Genesis 11:1-9)



Brick by brick stone by stone
They tried to do it all on their own
But God said, “No”
And sent them babbling on.

The tower of Babel was a man made tower
They tried to build it with man made power
But God said, “No”
And sent them babbling on.

On their own strength they built it high
To touch the heavens and stars in the sky
But God said, “No”
And sent them babbling on.

Kids love the ragtime feel of this song which is based on Genesis 11:1-9!  The chorus challenges boys and girls to build their lives on God’s plan and follows His ways.

Listen to a song clip HERE.

“Babbling On” is found on In the Beginning album.  Click HERE to order.

Click HERE to Order In the Beginning curriculum (on the book of Genesis).


COMMENT:
The kids in our Sunday school love Mary Rice Hopkins songs!” (Lauren)

Friday, February 8, 2013

GRUMBLE - Israelites in the Wilderness





"Grumble" is the perfect song to use when telling the story about the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 16:1-35).

Chorus:

When things don’t go your way
Do you grumble grumble grumble and complain
When things don’t go your way
Do you grumble grumble grumble and complain
When things don’t go your way
Do you grumble grumble grumble and complain
When things don’t go your way
Why don’t you stop and pray

The Israelites were hungry
They whined and mumbled oh why
God’s promises they couldn’t see
Though it rained food from the big blue sky
Oh me oh my it rained from the sky

(Repeat Chorus)

Now they had lots of food to eat
But still they would complain
Moses followed God and made the water sweet
From a rock where God called out his name
And he wasn’t ashamed and he called out His name

(Chorus)

So when you feel like whining
Just don’t give in
Cause God’s got the best timing
And He’s our very best friend
So Lord I’m gonna pray
And call upon your name
Lord I’m gonna wait
And never ever be ashamed
Lord I’m gonna pray
And call upon your name
I know with you I can
Always stop
Always stop
Always stop
And pray

Let’s pray!

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Listen to a song clip HERE.

"Grumble" is from Dancing in the Desert album. Order HERE. 

COMMENT

"I’ve been using all your music forever – first with our kids, then at their elementary chapels, & in church for all the years after that! When we have grandkids someday, they will be blessed by your music as well. Thank you for using your gifts for Him…leading little ones to grow in Him!” (Betsy)