If you’re like me, finding great music for your kidmin can sometimes be a challenge, depending on what you’re looking for. For our elementary areas in particular, I usually stick with upbeat music that sounds up to date with voices that aren’t too childish (if children are singing the tracks). Last year, I purchased a Spotify premium subscription (to eliminate ads that might be inappropriate) and created playlists for Sunday mornings and special events. (In my opinion, this is a well-spent expense.)
Before we moved over to Spotify, I used some Hillsong Kids CDs for our kids’ worship (thankfully, they are on Spotify, so we’re able to enjoy our favorites). The music was exactly what I was looking for – upbeat, relevant and fresh. Recently, I was provided a chance to review their newest release and I couldn’t wait to take a listen.
A LITTLE BACKGROUND ON HILLSONG KIDS
Hillsong believes that teaching children to love God and others takes place in both the home and in the church. For this reason they seek to partner with parents (the greatest teachers of all!) and with church pastors and leaders, equipping them with great resources. Through fun experiences, meaningful music and ministry that encourages kids to participate, Hillsong Kids presents Jesus Christ and His Church in a relevant way, creating moments which children will never forget.
Their new kids’ worship DVD DOES NOT disappoint!!
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
“Can You Believe It!? – Songs of Truth” is both a question and a challenge… a statement of gratitude to a loving God and an invitation to explore the very foundations of faith. Classic songs like “My Best Friend”, “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” and “What A Beautiful Name” join brand new declarations of faith such as “As The World Shakes” & “Heaven Is Our Home”. We pray that this collection of fun and vibrant songs, help children around the world to declare biblical truths about God’s love and grace for them.
Check out this promo video!
WHAT I LOVED
The DVD featured upbeat songs and catchy beats, colorful and eye-catching graphics that will capture the attention of your elementary-age kiddos. I think preteens will especially love it because it’s not baby-ish at all! Some of the tracks are songs sung in ‘big church’ and played on Christian radio, so many of your kids might recognize them (even though they have slightly different arrangements). The DVD features a good balance of praise and worship songs, allowing you the flexibility to offer both songs kids can move to as well as songs that can quiet them and focus them.
The DVD also includes music videos for the songs. I’m not sure how I would use these in my context but I’m sure there are ways that you could incorporate them. What I loved about the videos was that there was a lot of diversity represented – so glad to see that!
WHAT I FELT WAS MISSING
As great as the DVD is, it’s missing hand motions, so if you’re kids like doing hand motions during worship, you’ll need to add your own. Also, navigating the DVD main menu was a little tricky at first but I eventually got the hang of it. In addition, if you use the music videos, there are no lyrics that go along with that.
Overall, “Can You Believe It!?” is a perfect complement for Sunday mornings or midweek programming. You will not be disappointed with this well-done, high quality product!
You can purchase the DVD here, BUT…
I am giving away a free copy!!
Enter to win a copy of the new Hillsong Kids DVD, “Can You Believe It!?” by emailing me at kidminspiration@gmail.com. All entries should be received by 11:59 pm on this Thursday, November 22. You’ll definitely want this in your music arsenal!
You can also enter to win by tweeting about the giveaway:
The winner of this giveaway will be contacted via email and announced on our Facebook page on Friday, November 23.
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