21 May 2025, 15:18Herline Simon
The Life Giver: A Musical Message of Hope
On Sabbath 19th April, Windsor St Seventh-day Adventist Church was filled to capacity, with the youth hall having to be used for additional seating. The church community, families, and friends had gathered to celebrate the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, presented by the children of the church, supported by others from the Birmingham area and further afield.
The musical presentation The Life Giver was very well received and appreciated by the church and those in attendance. So, too, were the efforts of the children (who had memorised all the words of the script and songs), the parents (who had devoted much time to helping them), and all who were involved in the delivery and organisation of the Children’s Ministries Day. Clad in brightly coloured costumes, the children competently and confidently depicted and sang about Jesus—the Life Giver, the Victor, and the Resurrected Lord—who is alive and no longer in the tomb.
Some of those present were quite emotional as they listened to the cast (some of them their children or grandchildren) singing or playing many songs from The Witness production in which they had performed more than 40 years ago.
The main message of hope was further reiterated through readings, musical items, and thoughtful, inspiring sermonettes by 10-year-old Simba and 11-year-old George: Hope in the Empty Tomb and Jesus Keeps His Promises, respectively. BK Peters, the NEC Children’s Ministries Director, concluded the morning’s proceedings with a fitting response. She appealed to the congregation to remember the true meaning of the cross as we go about our daily lives, and to accept the hope that it represents.
After a scrumptious lunch from the hospitality team, the interactive afternoon programme, led by BK Peters, focused on how God can use children to do “amazing things.” We were also further blessed by high-quality musical renditions from the children.
The Children’s Ministries team hoped that during this special day the children would develop an improved understanding of the resurrection and what it represents. In addition, we wanted them to invite non-believing family and friends in the community to receive a powerful message of hope. Members were therefore encouraged to participate in the Streams of Light Great Controversy book distribution taking place in Birmingham in June.
For all of this, we need the infilling of the Holy Spirit, and a prayerful anointing service for parents and children—led by our pastor, elders, and prayer leaders—concluded the day’s proceedings.
We thank God for our children and sincerely pray that those who were present have left with the desire to spread the message of hope and will remember our theme song for the day:
“Who’s gonna tell them Jesus loves them? Who’s gonna tell them there’s a better way?”
Credit: Windsor Street Children’s Ministries team and Ann-Marie Johnson. Photos by the church's media team.
On Sabbath 19th April, Windsor St Seventh-day Adventist Church was filled to capacity, with the youth hall having to be used for additional seating. The church community, families, and friends had gathered to celebrate the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, presented by the children of the church, supported by others from the Birmingham area and further afield.
The musical presentation The Life Giver was very well received and appreciated by the church and those in attendance. So, too, were the efforts of the children (who had memorised all the words of the script and songs), the parents (who had devoted much time to helping them), and all who were involved in the delivery and organisation of the Children’s Ministries Day. Clad in brightly coloured costumes, the children competently and confidently depicted and sang about Jesus—the Life Giver, the Victor, and the Resurrected Lord—who is alive and no longer in the tomb.
Some of those present were quite emotional as they listened to the cast (some of them their children or grandchildren) singing or playing many songs from The Witness production in which they had performed more than 40 years ago.
The main message of hope was further reiterated through readings, musical items, and thoughtful, inspiring sermonettes by 10-year-old Simba and 11-year-old George: Hope in the Empty Tomb and Jesus Keeps His Promises, respectively. BK Peters, the NEC Children’s Ministries Director, concluded the morning’s proceedings with a fitting response. She appealed to the congregation to remember the true meaning of the cross as we go about our daily lives, and to accept the hope that it represents.
After a scrumptious lunch from the hospitality team, the interactive afternoon programme, led by BK Peters, focused on how God can use children to do “amazing things.” We were also further blessed by high-quality musical renditions from the children.
The Children’s Ministries team hoped that during this special day the children would develop an improved understanding of the resurrection and what it represents. In addition, we wanted them to invite non-believing family and friends in the community to receive a powerful message of hope. Members were therefore encouraged to participate in the Streams of Light Great Controversy book distribution taking place in Birmingham in June.
For all of this, we need the infilling of the Holy Spirit, and a prayerful anointing service for parents and children—led by our pastor, elders, and prayer leaders—concluded the day’s proceedings.
We thank God for our children and sincerely pray that those who were present have left with the desire to spread the message of hope and will remember our theme song for the day:
“Who’s gonna tell them Jesus loves them? Who’s gonna tell them there’s a better way?”
Credit: Windsor Street Children’s Ministries team and Ann-Marie Johnson. Photos by the church's media team.
