Since we spend a lot of time in the car with the kids (45 minutes each way to their house, and 25 minutes each way to church, etc, etc, etc) we have CD's for the kids to listen to. Some are children's Bible stories with songs, and some are CD's that Randy has made so that he can practice his songs that he will be singing in church, and then there are some with our favorite songs and hymns. As soon as we get in the car, they are yelling out their favorite song for us to put on for them. If we don't put it on soon enough, they sing the songs themselves.
When we get a new CD, by the second time through, the kids know all the words, which CD it is and the number of their favorite song. One CD has some Christmas songs that Randy was practicing and following them he added some other songs. Immediately following the 3 songs that the kids like to sing along to is an organ version of "O Come All Ye Faithful". The other day Charlie surprised us by singing along to this music - after all it has been 7 months since we sang it at Christmas time. Then we had to burst out laughing when he continued at the top of his lungs "oh come let us ignore Him, oh come let us ignore Him"!
This last weekend, Randy sang a song titled "There is a Friend". After listening to it over and over while the kids sang along, I asked the kids who the "Friend" was that the song talked about. "You and Mr. Randy" said Marquel. When we were able to compose ourselves we explained that it really meant Jesus.
You can listen to the song at http://www.stjohnlutheran.com/02a_worship_listen.htm - click on the title at the right hand side of the screen. You might want to listen to Christy's "Amazing Grace" also - - that is Annie's favorite!
We like to think that through the songs, they are learning lessons that will stick with them throughout their lives.
Until next time . . .
Stephanie
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