Dear Parents,
One way to share compassion is through blessings we pray over one another. We have always valued the language of benediction in our church, and John Jay sends us out of the liturgy with a blessing each week. So what better way to follow Compassion Camp than with a song of blessing?!
As she made song selections for Compassion Camp, Cynthia was inspired by this video, which brings kids together virtually to sing a blessing. We wanted to try it with our own kids, and as the idea unfolded, Pastor Leslie was eager to bring in the adult choir, too. So, we are excited to invite your kids and youth into this intergenerational scattered choir project right from your home!
Here's how it will work:
Have your child practice singing the song. Then make a video recording of them singing. All recording instructions are on this webpage. I know it has a lot of information, but we tried to break down each step so that you can record easily. Once you get to it, it shouldn't be too complicated!
Send us the video recording by Saturday, August 15th.
Our amazing music and video makers Harriet and Dustin will put it all together into a single video that will bless all who watch it!
We hope your child will participate so that their face and voice can be shared with our church family. If you have any questions, please just let us know! We are excited for our church family to come together in this special way; it will be a glimpse of our community that we all miss so much.
With joy,
Lindsay, Mary, Cynthia, and Leslie
P.S. Adults, you are welcome to do your own recording if you want to participate, too!