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that weren’t just fresh; they were fun and honest. “When you start telling your kids Bible stories, some of them are kind of weird,” says Gareth. “Explaining Noah and the ark or Jesus on the cross to kids can be tricky. We don’t have all the answers, but we did our best.” The songs vary in terms of depth, but they have theological merit. The main idea that comes across is the joy found in Christ.” “God is the fun and joy in our life,” says Gareth’s wife, Ali. “Most of us don’t feel alive enough. The main goal of this project was to create something the entire family will enjoy together. Parents want to survive the road trips!” Sparkle. Pop. Rampage., contains just as much energy and fun as the name suggests. It’s release coincided with the band’s first illustrated book, My Lighthouse, inspired by the Rend Collective song, “My Lighthouse.” The book was written over four years. The thoughtfulness poured into that creative process echoes that of which is evident on the album. The intentionality of both of these products provides an invaluable tool for parents who want to teach their children truth in a way that’s fun and beneficial to the parent/child relationship as well. Moreover, the songs and accompanying resources (charts, downloads, videos, etc.) that are available at RendCoKids.com are incredibly effective tools which worship
leaders, Sunday School teachers, and other leaders can employ to reach kids effectively and meaningfully. “We know that children and adults have different needs, but sometimes, we need to worship together in the presence of God. There’s a reason it’s called a family,” says Gareth. Connecting with and teaching our children of God’s love is the most important thing we can do as parents and leaders. Connecting with them in ways that are enjoyable for the young and the not so young is the best way to ensure that kids will remember the goodness of God, associate their time with God with fun, and help build a foundation of mutual trust, love, and respect that can last a lifetime.
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