Youth at Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) have the
opportunity to participate in worship services expressing their talents through
song and dance.
The Spiritual
Development staff work each week with youth who want to learn more about their
God-given talents and how to channel these gifts in a positive way. These youth
express their faith through praise dance, music, worship art and some also
attend weekly Bible studies.
On Dec. 11, the Praise Team led the service by reading Scripture,
interpreting Scripture through praise dance, and celebrating the birth of Christ
through song.
“This was a wonderful community experience,” said Ahmad
Washington, spiritual development minister. “The youth performing did a great
job of communicating the message of the season as well as being supportive of
their peers and enjoying the service.”
Youth who are part of the Praise Team run their own
practices with staff assistance. The youth also choreograph the dances.
“This allows youth to have leadership roles,” added
Washington. “It also helps teach youth how to be part of the process of a
worship service and it being all that God wanted it to be.”
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