Sowing Seeds

I bet you thought this was a gardening post! Well, I suppose it is, in a not-so-roundabout-way...

My family has been enjoying a sampler cd of songs by Seeds Family Worship for the past couple of weeks, and let me tell you, they are catchy! In just a few moments, my children were singing the words at the top of their lungs- and it wasn't such a great time, either, because they were supposed to be doing math! (My advice? Probably don't play it during school time... it's such bouncy, fun music- we save it for toy cleaning, dinner cooking, weed pulling; basically, any other activity!)

I was so glad to have the sampler so that we could really listen and learn and have personal experience to share with you! The sampler contained five songs, one from each volume of the set. This has been so great for me, because I am remembering verses we've listened to and have been able to use them as lessons with my boys. Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. Matthew 12:34. What a great tool for Mama's, too! Love it!

The scripture references are clear in each song, whether it is sung or said quietly at the beginning. And following is the word for word verse(s) from the New International Version of the Bible- my favorite is the song "New Creation"- If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation! The old has gone, the new has come... he is a new creation, he is a new creation!" (II Corinthians 5:17)

And I love that my children walk around (or run, bounce, dance like a ballerina...) singing scripture. It's a beautiful thing, and whether it's used as a supplement within a family that spends much time together reading scripture, praying, and worshiping, or as just a beginning introduction to scripture, the seeds are sown simply and powerfully.

And with that in mind, to me the most beautiful part of their ministry is the fact that each package contains two cd's- one to keep, and one to give away! You simply tear the cd cover in half and share... and now the seeds are intentionally scattered...

I'm about to do some intentional scattering of my own, because Seeds Family Worship has given me an entire set (five) of their cd's to give away! Isn't that wonderful? And I've decided to split them up and give you five chances to win! One to keep, one to give away... sowing seeds!

The titles in volume order are Seeds of Courage, Seeds of Faith, Seeds of Praise, Seeds of Purpose, and The Power of Encouragement; once the names are drawn I will match the number of each winner with the volume number of the cd.

The Seeds website also has sections for kids, families, worship leaders and children's pastors with helpful activities and encouragement for deeper conversation. The kids section even has downloadable memory cards for each cd, so they can keep track of what they've learned- or are learning!

Just leave a comment on this post by April 29th, and we will announce the winners on the 30th. Five chances to win a cd- five chances to give one away! Hooray!