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Series Code: HC
Program Code: HC180012A
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00:24 Welcome to 3ABN's Fall Camp Meeting,
00:27 Homecoming 2018... 00:32 featuring inspired messages from your 3ABN family 00:36 and uplifting Christian music, 00:39 all to prepare your heart for the coming of the Lord. 00:46 Hello and welcome to Kids Time Praise. 00:49 I'm so glad you've joined us 00:50 because we have an exciting program 00:52 planned just for you. 00:54 We are coming to you live from the Worship Center 00:57 here at Three Angels Broadcasting Network. 01:00 I have someone special with me today 01:02 who is making his television debut. 01:05 As many of you know, sadly, Maxwell passed away last year, 01:09 and I've been praying for a dog to take his place. 01:12 Well, God answered my prayer and today, 01:16 I'd like to introduce you 01:17 to our new Kids Time dog Teddy Bear. 01:20 Can we just give him a hand? 01:25 And look, he's even wearing a Kids Time scarf. 01:28 Lucy Neuharth is in charge 01:30 of our Kids Time wardrobe department, 01:32 and she not only sews all those beautiful costumes 01:35 you see on Story Time 01:36 but she also makes these cute little scarves 01:39 for our Kids Time dog. 01:41 She's sewn over 100 of them. 01:43 In fact, I think there is one in just about every color, 01:46 right, Teddy Bear? 01:48 Well, Teddy Bear is a miniature Australian Labradoodle, 01:51 and it's just four months old. 01:54 He has the most awesome personality. 01:57 And don't you just love his perfect heart-shaped nose 02:00 right there? 02:01 I want to thank Al Gordy from Barksdale Labradoodles 02:04 for helping me find just the right dog. 02:07 For those of you who happen to know I'm terrified of dogs, 02:11 don't change the channel. 02:12 Yes, it is really me, Miss Brenda, sitting here, 02:15 holding a dog in my lap. 02:17 Shocking, I know. 02:19 But I have absolutely fallen in love 02:21 with this precious little guy, and I know you will, too. 02:24 Today, I know you will be blessed 02:26 by all the musically talented kids 02:28 who are here to praise Jesus in song. 02:31 Some you will recognize, and others, are here 02:34 for their very first live Kids Time Praise program. 02:38 Someone who you will definitely recognize is Dr. Calvin Taylor 02:42 who volunteers his time year after year 02:45 to come to Kids Time to play the piano 02:48 for these precious children. 02:49 He is amazingly talented, 02:51 and it is a privilege to have him on Kids Time. 02:54 Dr. Taylor, we are indeed blessed 02:57 to have you and your precious wife 02:59 Irina with us today. 03:00 And I want to publicly thank you 03:02 for all you do for Jesus. 03:05 Please know that we love and appreciate you very much. 03:09 Someone else you're going to love 03:10 is our first musical guest. 03:12 Her name is Madison. 03:14 And I first met her when I spoke at a church 03:16 in New York City. 03:18 I literally had goosebumps listening to her sing. 03:21 And when she finished, 03:23 before she even left the platform, 03:25 I invited her to come record on Kids Time. 03:28 Let's listen as she sings "Shepherd of My Heart." 03:48 Maker of this heart of mine 03:52 You know me very well 03:57 You understand my deepest part 04:02 More than I know myself 04:07 So when I face the darkness 04:11 And when I need to find my way 04:16 I'll trust in You 04:18 Shepherd of my heart 04:25 Giver of this life in me 04:30 You're what I'm living for 04:34 For all my deepest gratitude 04:39 You love me even more 04:43 So as I walk through valleys 04:47 Listening for the Master's call 04:52 I'll trust in You 04:55 Shepherd of my heart 05:01 You're the beacon of my nights 05:05 You're the sunlight of my days 05:10 I can rest within Your arms 05:14 I can know Your loving ways 05:21 So as I walk through valleys 05:26 Listening for my Master's call 05:31 I'll trust in You 05:33 Shepherd of my heart 05:40 I'll trust in You 05:43 Shepherd of my heart 05:59 Logan is nine years old and loves to sing for Jesus. 06:03 His mother tells me that he's been singing 06:05 since he first began to talk. 06:08 He recently co-hosted 06:09 a 10 Commandments Bible study series 06:11 with Pastor Lonnie Melashenko. 06:14 And he even sang with our own 3ABN Pastor John Lomacang. 06:19 Right now, Logan will sing "When We All Get to Heaven." 06:30 Sing the wondrous love of Jesus 06:34 Sing His mercy and His grace 06:38 In the mansions bright and blessed 06:42 He'll prepare for us a place 06:45 When we all get to heaven 06:49 What a day of rejoicing that will be 06:53 When we all see Jesus 06:56 We'll sing and shout the victory 07:01 While we walk the pilgrim pathway 07:05 Clouds will overspread the sky 07:08 But when traveling days are over 07:12 Not a shadow, not a sigh 07:15 When we all get to heaven 07:19 What a day of rejoicing that will be 07:23 When we all see Jesus 07:27 We'll sing and shout the victory 07:31 When we all see Jesus 07:35 We'll sing and shout the victory 07:51 I just love bluegrass music. 07:53 And over the years, 07:54 we've featured many families on Praise Time 07:57 who play in the style. 07:58 When the Spangler family first came to record 08:01 on our Kids Time program, 08:02 I not only fell in love with their music 08:05 but I fell in love with them too. 08:07 I also love Grandpa Dale. 08:10 I'm sorry that he wasn't able to be here with us today, 08:12 but you will see him 08:13 when you watch future Praise Time programs. 08:16 He is a professional musician 08:18 and one of the best steel guitar players 08:20 I think I've ever heard. 08:22 And can he ever harmonize. 08:24 I think you'll agree, 08:26 there's nothing quite like family harmony. 08:28 And this family is no exception. 08:31 I'd like to introduce you now to Dad Jeff, 08:34 Mom Melissa, and kids Joran, Jesse, Ellie, and Faith. 08:39 They have come to record on Praise Time 08:41 for several years now, 08:43 and I can truly see the love of Jesus 08:46 shining through this precious family. 08:48 And I'm sure you will, too. 08:50 Listen now as the Spangler family 08:52 plays and sings this medley, 08:54 "Great Is Your Name/ How great Thou Art." 09:04 Stormy gale, raging sea 09:10 Overwhelm Your mercies to me 09:16 The dark of night, through scorching light 09:21 Your living waters will ever through me 09:29 I will stay I will lift my head 09:32 To the great I Am 09:35 I Am Great is Your name 09:41 Great is Your grace 09:46 How great You are 09:50 Great are Your ways 09:53 Great we will praise 09:58 How great You are 10:11 Then sings my soul 10:15 My Savior God, to Thee 10:22 How great Thou art 10:27 How great Thou art 10:31 Great is Your name 10:33 Great is Your grace 10:38 How great You are 10:42 Great are Your ways 10:45 Great we will praise 10:49 How great You are 10:55 How great You are 11:08 Our next musical guest is no stranger to Kids Time. 11:12 In fact, she first started singing on the program 11:15 when she was just three years old. 11:18 Yes, I'm talking about Mirielle, 11:21 who over the years, 11:22 viewers around the world have grown to love. 11:25 Sadly, today will be her last time 11:28 to record with us as she recently turned, 11:31 are you ready for this, 16 years old 11:34 and has now officially outgrown the program. 11:38 I can't believe that time has gone by so quickly 11:40 and she's no longer a little girl 11:42 but a beautiful young lady shining for Jesus. 11:46 For every child you see on Praise Time, 11:49 you can be sure they have parents 11:51 who love Jesus, 11:52 and Mirielle's parents are no exception. 11:55 I want to thank her father Nimuel 11:57 who has faithfully brought her to record on Praise Time 12:00 all these years and spent hours and hours 12:04 helping her practice her songs. 12:06 I love this family so very much. 12:08 And of course, I'm hoping Mirielle comes back 12:11 for some of our Kids Time reunion specials, don't you? 12:15 One thing I'm sure of, 12:16 she will continue to shine for Jesus 12:18 wherever God leads her. 12:20 Today, she's going to sing "More Than Wonderful." 12:36 He promised us 12:39 That He would be a counselor 12:45 A Mighty God and the Prince of Peace 12:52 He promised us 12:54 That He would be a Father 12:59 And that He would love us 13:02 With a love that would not cease 13:07 Well, I tried Him 13:09 And I found His promises are true 13:14 He's everything He said that He would be 13:22 The finest words I know could not begin to tell 13:29 Just what Jesus really means to me 13:36 For He's more wonderful 13:42 Than my mind can conceive 13:46 He's more wonderful 13:49 Than my heart can believe 13:52 He goes beyond 13:55 My highest hopes 13:58 And fondest dreams 14:05 He's everything that my soul ever longed for 14:12 Everything He's promised 14:15 And so much more 14:17 More than amazing 14:20 More than marvelous 14:23 More than miraculous could ever be 14:28 Oh, he's more than wonderful 14:33 That's what Jesus is to me 14:54 Molly Rae has one of those mature voices that, 14:57 well, makes it hard to believe she's still a child. 15:00 She has been singing on Kids Time 15:02 for several years now. 15:04 And I can remember the very first time she came, 15:07 Dr. Calvin jokingly said, 15:09 "You need to get that girl's autograph 15:11 because someday she's going to make it big." 15:15 Well, one thing for sure, 15:16 she loves Jesus and truly shines for Him. 15:20 Right now she's going to sing "Near to the Heart of God." 15:30 There is a place of quiet rest 15:38 Near to the heart of God 15:43 A place where sin cannot molest 15:50 Near to the heart of God 15:56 O Jesus, blest Redeemer 16:02 Sent from the heart of God 16:07 Hold us, who wait before Thee 16:14 Near to the heart of God 16:20 There is a place of full release 16:26 Near to the heart of God 16:31 A place where all is joy and peace 16:38 Near to the heart of God 16:43 O Jesus, blest Redeemer 16:49 Sent from the heart of God 16:54 Hold us, who wait before Thee 17:00 Near to the heart of God 17:06 Near to the heart of God 17:24 Well, thank you so much, Molly Rae. 17:26 I want you to notice Teddy Bear 17:27 has really just settled in, hasn't he? 17:30 He's like, "Okay. 17:31 I'm going to follow in Maxwell's footsteps. 17:33 I better go to sleep." 17:35 Well, the Girls of Mercy have been singing on Kids Time 17:37 Praise for quite a few years now. 17:39 Every year, there are some girls 17:41 who leave because, well, they've outgrown the program 17:44 and new girls who join and take their place. 17:47 But all of them have the same joy on their faces 17:50 as they sing in their native language of Malawi. 17:54 Won't it be wonderful when we all get to heaven 17:56 and there will be no language barriers? 17:59 No matter where we go, 18:00 we will all be able to communicate. 18:02 I love thinking about heaven 18:04 and what it will be like, don't you? 18:06 I can't wait to meet 18:08 some of my favorite Bible characters 18:09 like David, and Moses, 18:12 and Joseph, Esther, Peter, and Paul. 18:15 I also look forward to meeting old friends 18:17 who have passed away, 18:18 and I especially want to see my grandma Micha. 18:21 Oh, what a joyous reunion it will be 18:24 to see her face again. 18:25 But more than anything else, I want to see Jesus. 18:31 The English words to the first song Girls of Mercy 18:34 will sing goes like this, 18:35 "Those who are faithful will go to heaven. 18:38 I will receive my crown 18:40 and sit with Jesus at the long, long table. 18:44 Oh, what a wonderful day that will be." 18:47 Imagine what it would be like to sit at God's banquet table 18:50 as the Girls of Mercy sing "Those Who Believe." 20:54 When Dr. Andrew Harewood first invited me 20:57 to speak at the Ephesus Church 20:58 in New York City earlier this year, 21:01 he shared with me that there were some very talented 21:04 young musicians he would introduce me to that, 21:06 well, he thought would be a good fit for Praise Time. 21:09 Now let me tell you something about Dr. Harewood. 21:11 He is not only the senior pastor at his church, 21:15 but he is also a talented singer himself. 21:18 So I felt like he was qualified 21:20 to make a pretty good assessment of talent. 21:23 Whenever I'm invited to speak somewhere, 21:25 I start praying for God to make me a blessing to others 21:28 and to use me in a special way to win hearts for Him. 21:32 But I had no idea 21:34 God had a special blessing planned for me as well 21:38 because it was at the Ephesus Church 21:40 that I met not one but two incredibly talented kids 21:44 who have since come to 3ABN to record for Kids Time Praise. 21:49 Now you have already met Madison, 21:51 and now you will meet Joshua 21:53 as he sings "Wonderful, Merciful Savior." 22:06 Wonderful, merciful Savior 22:11 Precious Redeemer and friend 22:16 You are the One that we praise 22:19 Yes, one that we hope for 22:27 Counselor, Comforter, Keeper 22:31 Spirit we long to embrace 22:36 You offer hope when our hearts have 22:40 Hopelessly lost their way 22:44 Oh, we've hopelessly lost our way 22:49 You are the One that we praise 22:53 You are the One we adore 22:58 You give the healing and grace 23:01 Our hearts always hunger for 23:06 Oh, our hearts always hunger for 23:11 You are the One that we praise 23:15 You are the One we adore 23:20 You give the healing and grace 23:23 Our hearts always hunger for 23:28 Oh, our hearts always hunger for 23:44 You would never know this to listen to her sing 23:46 but her father told me 23:48 that Madison is really very shy. 23:50 She started singing in front of hundreds of people 23:53 at the age of five and thousands 23:55 by the time she was nine. 23:57 But even though she gets many accolades 23:59 and people telling her how amazing her voice is, 24:02 she remains God's humble servant. 24:05 I don't think she's quite grasped 24:07 the scope of her talent that God has blessed her with 24:10 and how many people she has inspired. 24:12 But one thing's for certain, 24:14 she really loves Jesus 24:16 and she plans to continue singing 24:18 praises to Him for a very long time. 24:22 Let's listen as Madison sings "In His Presence." 24:36 In the quiet of this hour 24:42 As I kneel before You now 24:49 I believe Your promise 24:53 To be faithful 24:59 I don't always understand 25:05 What Your perfect will demands 25:10 But I've learned to trust You more 25:15 In Your presence Lord 25:20 In Your presence, 25:25 There is comfort 25:30 In Your presence 25:36 There is peace 25:41 When we seek to know Your heart 25:46 We will find such blessed assurance 25:52 In Your holy presence 25:58 Lord 26:14 Martha Brown is a very precious friend of mine. 26:17 And one of the things I love most about her 26:20 is her great big heart. 26:22 She's constantly doing something for someone else, 26:25 always so gracious and kind. 26:28 Love just naturally flows from her, 26:30 and you just can't help but love friends like that, 26:32 can you? 26:33 I'm so blessed by Martha's friendship, 26:35 but my very best friend is Jesus 26:38 who loves me more than anyone else ever could. 26:42 Mirielle sings about 26:43 the wonderful transforming love of Jesus 26:46 in this next song 26:47 "All That Thrills My Soul." 27:02 Who can cheer the heart like Jesus? 27:09 By His presence, all divine 27:15 True and tender 27:18 Pure and precious 27:22 O how blest to call Him mine 27:29 All that thrills my soul is Jesus 27:35 He is more than life to me 27:42 And the fairest of ten thousand 27:48 In my blessed Lord I see 28:01 By the crystal flowing river 28:07 With the ransomed I will sing 28:13 And forever and forever 28:19 Praise and glorify the King 28:25 All that thrills my soul is Jesus 28:32 He is more than life to me 28:39 And the fairest 28:42 Of ten thousand 28:47 In my blessed 28:50 Lord I see 29:01 Amen. 29:07 Dr. Calvin Taylor is known around the world 29:10 as a master of the keyboards, both organ and piano. 29:14 For years, God has used him abundantly to bless others 29:17 through his amazing concerts, 29:19 sharing the gifts that God has given him. 29:22 One talent that many may not be aware of 29:25 is his songwriting abilities. 29:27 When Molly Rae was recording here 29:29 on Praise Time this year, 29:31 Dr. Calvin played a song for her 29:33 and she loved it so much, 29:35 she learned the lyrics right on the spot, 29:38 and we recorded it. 29:39 Dr. Calvin wrote this song. 29:42 You will hear it on one of our new Kids Time praise programs, 29:45 but you will also have the privilege 29:47 of hearing Molly Rae sing it today. 29:50 The song is entitled "Perfect Peace." 30:05 When the storms of life are raging 30:12 And the winds of strife 30:16 Blow so hard 30:20 Remember the promise of our loving God 30:27 Recorded in the Word 30:32 Thou wilt keep them 30:37 In perfect peace 30:40 Perfect peace Perfect peace 30:46 Thou wilt keep them 30:49 In perfect peace 30:52 Whose minds are stayed on Thee 30:59 If the sorrows of life overtake you 31:06 And worst nightmares take place in the sun 31:13 The peace that's surpasses this world's fragile peace 31:19 Already has been won 31:25 Thou wilt keep them 31:29 In perfect peace 31:33 Perfect peace 31:36 Perfect peace Thou wilt keep them 31:42 In perfect peace 31:45 Whose minds 31:47 Are stayed on Thee 31:53 Whose minds 31:56 Are stayed on Thee 32:12 I love the words to this next song, 32:14 "The Lord's our rock. 32:15 In Him, we hide, 32:17 a shelter in the time of storm. 32:20 Secure whatever ill betide, 32:22 a shelter in the time of storm." 32:25 Too many times when something goes wrong, 32:27 we worry and get all upset and stressed out, 32:31 but all you need to do is trust in Jesus. 32:34 He has your back. 32:36 As Logan sings 32:38 "A Shelter in the Time of Storm," 32:40 may you be reminded that Jesus is always there for you. 32:44 He will never leave you or forsake you 32:47 no matter what you're going through. 32:49 And He really is a shelter in the time of storm. 33:04 Jesus, You are my rock 33:08 On the solid rock I stand 33:13 Jesus, You are my rock 33:17 On the solid rock I stand 33:22 The Lord's our rock, in Him we hide 33:26 A shelter in the time of storm 33:31 Secure whatever may betide 33:35 A shelter in the time of storm 33:39 Mighty rock in a weary land 33:44 Cooling shade 33:46 On the burning sand 33:48 Faithful guide for a pilgrim's band 33:53 A shelter in the time of storm 33:58 Jesus, You are my rock 34:02 On the solid rock I stand 34:07 Jesus, You are my rock 34:11 On the solid rock I stand 34:15 A shade by day, defense at night 34:20 A shelter in the time of storm 34:24 No fears alarm 34:26 No foes upright 34:28 A shelter in the time of storm 34:32 Mighty rock in a weary land 34:37 Cooling shade on the burning sand 34:41 Faithful guide for a pilgrim's band 34:46 A shelter in the time of storm 34:50 A shelter in the time of storm 34:57 Jesus, You are my rock 35:01 On the solid rock I stand 35:18 Amen and amen. 35:20 Whenever I'm feeling a bit down in the dumps, 35:23 well, I call my grandson Jason. 35:25 That boy is a talker, and he's just so funny. 35:29 He can get me laughing faster than anyone I know. 35:33 I especially love it when he FaceTimes me 35:35 and I can see his expressions. 35:37 Whatever problem I had before, 35:39 well, it just melts away 35:41 after just one conversation with him. 35:44 My grandson Mike is fun to talk to as well, 35:46 although he has a totally different personality 35:49 than Jason. 35:50 Mike is a senior in academy and gives me practical advice. 35:54 He has kind of a no-nonsense approach, 35:57 well, it usually leaves me smiling too. 36:00 It's hard to be gloomy 36:01 when you spend time with loved ones, 36:03 so it is with God. 36:05 Whenever you feel discouraged 36:07 or you're having one of those days 36:09 where everything seems to go wrong, 36:11 stop and pray for the Spirit of the Lord 36:14 to fill your heart. 36:15 Any time you spend time in God's presence, 36:18 it's impossible to be stressed out, 36:20 anxious, or upset. 36:22 There's no better place to be revived, 36:24 filled up, and refreshed with God's sweet spirit 36:28 than going to church. 36:29 The Spangler family is going to sing about that 36:32 in this song "Old Country Church." 36:35 One, two, three. 36:46 There's a place dear to me 36:48 Where I'm longing to be 36:50 With my friends at the old country church 36:55 With Mother we went 36:57 And our Sabbath was spent 36:59 With our friends at the old country church 37:03 Precious years of memories 37:08 Oh, what joy they bring to me 37:12 How I long once more to be 37:17 With my friends at the old country church 37:57 Precious years of memories 38:02 Oh, what joy they bring to me 38:06 How I long once more to be 38:11 With my friends at the old country church 38:15 How I long once more to be 38:20 With my friends at the old country church 38:24 With my friends at the old country church 38:37 Over the years, I've had the privilege 38:39 of meeting many talented children. 38:41 I'm often asked, 38:43 "How do I ever find such musically gifted kids?" 38:45 Well, the short answer is God sends them to me. 38:49 Sometimes, He uses other people to help Him, 38:52 and one dear such person 38:54 is my precious friend Carole Derry-Bretsch. 38:56 We have been friends since college 38:58 where we sang in a singing group together, 39:00 and she has been a faithful recruiter 39:02 for Praise Time for many years now. 39:05 Well, sometimes, God uses people 39:07 who have maybe heard a child sing in their church 39:09 and they let me know about it 39:11 or parents send in demo tapes. 39:13 Kids from all over the world come to be on our program. 39:17 I'm so glad God used Dr. Harewood 39:19 to introduce me to Joshua. 39:22 He is a multi-talented boy 39:23 who not only sings in his church choir 39:26 but also plays the trumpet in a school band. 39:29 He loves technology 39:30 and is quite skilled in computers. 39:33 When I asked him 39:34 what he wanted to do when he grew up, 39:36 do you know what he told me? 39:37 Anything God wants me to do. 39:40 Don't you just love that? 39:42 Right now Joshua will sing "You Raise Me Up." 39:53 When I am down 39:56 And, oh, my soul 39:57 So weary When troubles come 40:03 And burdened my heart be 40:06 Then I am still 40:09 And wait here in the silence 40:13 Until you come 40:15 And sit awhile with me 40:19 You raise me up 40:21 So I may stand on mountains 40:25 You raise me up 40:27 To walk on stormy seas 40:31 I am strong 40:33 When I am on your shoulders 40:37 You raise me up 40:39 To more than I can be 40:43 You raise me up 40:45 So I may stand on mountains 40:49 Lord, You raise me up 40:51 To walk on stormy seas 40:55 I am strong When I am on your shoulders 41:01 You raise me up 41:03 To more than I can be 41:07 You raise me up 41:09 To more than I can be 41:23 When I was a little girl, 41:25 every morning and evening started 41:27 and ended with praise and worship. 41:29 My family would gather around the piano as I played, 41:32 and we would all sing our favorite hymns. 41:34 My dad couldn't really carry a tune very well. 41:37 But I especially remember 41:39 how he would sing loudly anyway. 41:41 He would say, 41:43 "Jesus just wants us to make a joyful noise." 41:46 Well, sometimes, my little brother Kenny, 41:48 he would tease him 41:49 that singing off key wasn't really very joyful. 41:53 And of course, we all got a big laugh out of that. 41:56 When we get to heaven, 41:57 we will all be able to sing praises to God 42:00 and be perfectly in tune. 42:03 Won't it be wonderful to sing in the heavenly choir? 42:06 I can't wait. Can you? 42:08 Molly Rae is going to sing, 42:10 "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder." 42:17 When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound 42:19 And time shall be no more 42:21 And the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair 42:25 When the saved of earth 42:26 Shall gather Over on the other shore 42:29 And the roll is called up yonder 42:31 I'll be there 42:33 When the roll is called up yonder 42:37 When the roll is called up yonder 42:41 When the roll is called up yonder 42:47 When the roll is called up yonder 42:49 I'll be there 42:51 On that bright and cloudless morning 42:53 When the dead in Christ shall rise 42:56 And the glory of His resurrection share 43:00 When His chosen ones shall gather 43:02 To their home beyond the skies 43:04 And the roll is called up yonder 43:06 I'll be there 43:08 When the roll is called up yonder 43:12 When the roll is called up yonder 43:16 When the roll is called up yonder 43:22 When the roll is called up yonder 43:25 I'll be there 43:37 Jesus is the very best friend 43:40 you can possibly have, 43:41 and He is always there for you 43:43 no matter what you're going through. 43:45 He will guide, comfort, and lift you up. 43:48 He will give you peace when you are anxious, 43:50 joy when you are sad, 43:52 or take away your fear when you are afraid. 43:55 Jesus will give you everything you need to accomplish the task 43:59 that He gives you. 44:00 The Bible says in Philippians 4:13, 44:03 "I can do all things through Christ 44:05 who strengthens me." 44:07 And that's a promise you can claim for your own. 44:10 The Girls of Mercy are going to sing this song 44:13 "I Have a Friend" 44:14 in their native language of Malawi. 44:16 And the words in English go like this, 44:18 "I have a friend who is faithful. 44:21 He leads me. 44:22 He is my friend. 44:23 Even if there is a storm, it will be peaceful. 44:26 Even in the darkness, He will be my light. 44:29 If I fall, He picks me up. 44:32 We share burdens. 44:33 He is my friend." 44:35 Let's listen now as the Girls of Mercy 44:37 sing about their best friend Jesus. 46:17 Amen. 46:23 My mother is the most loving, giving, 46:26 unselfish person I know. 46:28 Years ago, I asked her 46:29 if she would help me out with Kids Club 46:31 just until I could find someone to be the director. 46:34 So she asked me about, well, 46:36 how long did I think that would be. 46:37 And I said, "Oh, I don't know. 46:38 Probably about two weeks." 46:40 Well, that was 16 years ago, 46:42 and she is still my Kids Club director. 46:45 Today, we have over 45,000 children 46:48 enrolled in our Bible lessons 46:50 from 131 different countries around the world. 46:53 Amen? Amen. 46:54 Isn't that amazing? 46:56 I love my mom so very much. 46:58 And other than Jesus, she is my hero. 47:02 My mom raised five children. 47:04 And today, all five of her children 47:06 are in fulltime ministry. 47:08 We didn't have a lot of money growing up, 47:10 but we sure did have a lot of love. 47:13 That's because Christ was the center of our home. 47:16 And if you don't have God in your life, 47:18 it's impossible to have real love 47:20 because God is love. 47:22 There is no other love stronger, more powerful, 47:25 or more life changing than the precious love of God. 47:29 The words of this next song describe so eloquently 47:31 about the effects of God's love 47:35 and how far reaching it really is. 47:37 I'm sure you'll recognize these words, 47:40 "O love of God, how rich and pure. 47:42 How measureless and strong. 47:45 It shall forevermore endure the saints' and angels' song. 47:49 Mirielle will now sing 47:51 this beloved and familiar hymn 47:53 "The Love of God." 48:04 The love of God is greater far 48:10 Than tongue or pen can ever tell 48:15 It goes beyond the highest star 48:19 And reaches to the lowest hell 48:24 The guilty pair, bowed down with care 48:29 God gave His Son to win His erring child 48:36 He reconciled 48:38 And pardoned from his sin 48:43 O love of God, how rich and pure! 48:48 How measureless and strong! 48:53 It shall forevermore endure 48:58 The saints' and angels' song 49:18 There's a song that describes the pain and agony 49:20 that Christ suffered as He made His painful journey 49:24 to a hill called Calvary. 49:26 It was on this lonely hill 49:28 that He died on a cross for you and me. 49:31 He was bleeding from a beating, stripes upon His back, 49:34 and He wore a crown of thorns upon His head. 49:37 And He bore, with every step, 49:39 the scorn of those who cried out for His death. 49:43 That path was called The Way of Suffering, 49:46 where Christ, out of His great 49:48 and mighty love for you and me, 49:51 made the ultimate sacrifice, 49:53 choosing death 49:54 so that we might have life and live with Him 49:58 in heaven for all eternity. 50:00 Madison is now going to sing 50:02 this beautiful heart-touching song 50:04 called "Via Dolorosa." 50:26 Down the Via Dolorosa 50:30 In Jerusalem that day 50:34 The soldiers 50:35 Tried to clear the narrow street 50:40 But the crowd pressed into see 50:44 A man condemned to die on Calvary 50:53 He was bleeding from a beating 50:57 There were stripes upon His back 51:00 And He wore a crown of thorns upon His head 51:06 And He bore with every step 51:10 The scorn of those who cried out for His death 51:16 Down the Via Dolorosa 51:19 Called the way of suffering 51:22 Like a lamb came the Messiah 51:25 Christ the King 51:29 But He chose to walk that road 51:32 Out of His love for you and me 51:39 Down the Via Dolorosa 51:42 All the way to Calvary 52:46 The blood that would cleanse the souls of all men 52:52 Made its way through the heart of Jerusalem 53:00 Down the Via Dolorosa 53:05 Called the way of suffering 53:08 Like a lamb came the Messiah 53:10 Christ the King 53:14 But He chose to walk that road 53:17 Out of His love for you and me 53:24 Down the Via Dolorosa 53:27 All the way to Calvary 54:00 Amen and amen. 54:02 Well, our time is almost gone, but before we go, 54:05 I'd like to thank each of you 54:07 for your prayers and financial support. 54:09 If it were not for your faithfulness, 54:12 these Christ-centered programs would not be possible. 54:15 I also want to thank our musical guests 54:17 who came here today to be a blessing. 54:20 And as they join me on stage right now, 54:22 let's all sing 54:23 one of my daddy's favorite songs 54:26 "When We All Get to Heaven." 54:28 I can't wait. Can you? 54:31 Hey, Teddy Bear, let's join them. 54:36 Sing the wondrous love of Jesus 54:40 Sing His mercy and His grace 54:44 In the mansions bright and blessed 54:48 He'll prepare for us a place 54:51 When we all get to heaven 54:55 What a day of rejoicing that will be 54:59 When we all see Jesus 55:03 We'll sing and shout the victory 55:06 Everybody, join us. Come on. 55:08 While we walk the pilgrim pathway 55:12 Clouds will overspread the sky 55:16 But when traveling days are over 55:20 Not a shadow, not a sigh 55:23 When we all get to heaven 55:27 What a day of rejoicing that will be 55:31 When we all see Jesus 55:35 We'll sing and shout the victory 55:39 Let us then be true and faithful 55:43 Trusting, serving every day 55:47 Just one glimpse of Him in glory 55:51 Will the toils of life repay? 55:54 When we all get to heaven 55:58 What a day of rejoicing that will be 56:02 When we all see Jesus 56:06 We'll sing and shout the victory 56:10 Onward to the prize before us 56:14 Soon His beauty we'll behold 56:18 Soon the pearly gates will open 56:22 We shall tread the streets of gold 56:25 When we all get to heaven 56:29 What a day of rejoicing that will be 56:33 When we all see Jesus 56:37 We'll sing and shout the victory 56:42 Amen and amen. 56:53 And everybody said amen. 56:58 I want to thank each of you for joining us today 57:01 and being part of our Kids Time Praise. 57:03 And don't forget to keep on watching 3ABN Kids Time Network 57:07 as well. 57:08 I want you to know that Jesus loves you and I do too. 57:11 And a special hello to my friend 57:12 in South Africa, Ash, I love you. 57:15 Remember, boys and girls, let's all say it together. 57:18 It's kids' time to praise Jesus. 57:22 And I hope each and every one of you 57:24 will praise Jesus, 57:25 not just one day, not just two days, 57:28 praise Jesus every day. 57:30 Bye-bye. |
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