Believe me when I say that this music has changed the dynamic in our children's department.
It is the SINGLE most impactful element we have added in our children's ministry this past year!
I can't say enough about this music. In our children's ministry kids from age 3-13 absolutely love it, request it, listen to it at home, share it with their friends and sing it anytime they get the chance.
So far Romans 10:9 and Luke 2:52 are the favorites. Well 2 Corinthians 5:17 might be in the running too. They love them all actually and when I use the scriptures in our teachings the kids eyes light up because it is familiar.
In this world there are so many songs, ideas and words that kids hear every single day. I praise God that I can have a "voice" in their lives too with God's word through song.
Scripture is powerful and these songs are not a waste of time. Even if this isn't your "style" you should give it a try. And believe me if you work with kids, you will want to get the motions instructions DVD. The motions make the difference.
When I lead the kids in these songs they think I'm the coolest person in the world. Let me tell you, I am not cool. I am not hip and I am not young. I'm a grandma for goodness' sake! But God's word is the coolest thing you can share with another human being and I am so grateful that God uses me and people like Jeff McCullough (the creator of Jumpstart3) to do His work. It's the best thing this side of heaven!!!
If this sounds like a commercial then so be it. I really REALLY want anyone who comes across this post to click on the links and check out this music.
Jumpstart3 has a ongoing special deal for outreach. You can purchase a CD for each child in your ministry or like we did give them away at outreach events. They were a hit and when we have a child return (yeah!) they tell me they've listened to the CD over and over. I LOVE it!!!! My heart overflows with joy when I hear these things.
Things like:
- Parents who send me videos of their 4 year olds rocking out at home to Jumpstart3.
- Kids who tell me they've worn out their CD's and need a new one!
- Kids who come into our worship time begging to sing their favorite.
- In our street ministry kids come running when we walk the neighborhood blasting Jumpstart3
- Parents who thank me for getting the scripture stuck in their heads. (okay, maybe they are being sarcastic but really they do know it's GOOD)
- Boys, who don't participate because they are too "cool" join in when Jumpstart3 comes on
- Adult leaders who tell me that when the pastor mentions Luke 2:52 they start doing the motions right there in the pew.
That's powerful!
The bundles have everything you will ever need to teach the motions, lyrics and lead the kids yourself. Oh did I say kids? Jumpstart3 isn't just for kids. Parents and adults enjoy it too. We had Jeff come to our church and he was able to get folks on stage that wouldn't dream of getting up there otherwise and they did it with a smile and we all had an awesome time.
I pray that this ministry touches others like it has in our little corner of the world. This world needs to hear about Jesus, that's a fact. This is one of many creative ways to open the door and plant a seed.
Won't you give it a try?
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