They are so spontaneous and natural. I always look forward to the Family Advent program our church puts on each first Sunday in Advent for that particular reason, but not the only reason, mind you.
Beautiful to see everyone use those gifts. Tonight was a real treat. Voices blending. Musicians working their instruments like craftsmen (and craftswomen). Readers articulating. Children being children.
The "Jingle Bells" rendition was exceptional. Little Madeline singing solo while brother Luke shaking his "percussion" instruments like mad but making sure his part was heard.....you know where it comes in:
Madeline: "Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh..."
Luke: "HEY"
Madeline: "Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh".
Luke: "HEY" (not needed at this point but he was on a role).
Makes one so appreciative of all the talents that are offered up to God via the Body of Christ!
Yes, the entire evening was a blessing. A blessing indeed.
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Well good. Marc and I were debating for a week whether or not we should get Luke up there. We had visions of him being so loud or not singing and it ruining it for Madeline, and then HER getting mad b/c no one had heard her sing. But it all worked out in the end. (I'm just glad we were up early on, as it was pretty hard to keep that boy in the pew and quiet for even 2 songs!) And of course when they were listening to their Christmas music in bed last night, Luke was belting out ALL the words to Jingle Bells...
Yes, we did hear Luke with the words toward the end. Amazing!
Thank God for children....yours in particular, Marc and Dixie. They make our hearts glad.
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