Youth Cue

 

Over Mardi Gras break, Amelia and I traveled to Waco, TX with her church youth choir.  Amelia was one of the founding members of our church youth choir, called WAM(Worship Arts Ministry) which started three years ago under the wonderful Dr. Michaelle Harrison.    These kids have practiced together diligently every week to prepare for this amazing concert. 

 

Our 17 amazing singers from First Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs!  

They joined 260 other singers from around the country at Baylor University for this awesome weekend!   

Youth Cue is described as follows:

"Knowing from the beginning that CUE's mission was to be countercultural, YouthCue set out to make a difference in teenagers' lives.  This ministry was swimming against the stream of empty entertainment.  When festivals are completed and participants have the melodies of scripture forever in their minds, CUE has accomplished the mission of instilling a soundtrack for life."

 

Our high school girls in WAM, it was Nele's birthday during the trip so the girls surprised her by decorating the room and gifting her with little birthday happies.  This was especially sweet because Nele is an exchange student from Germany and was missing her family very much.  

 

Lots of bonding and giggles on this trip, especially with a 10 hour van trip each way!!

 

Our WAM kids the day of the concert.  We could not have been more proud of them!

Out of the 260 kids attending, two of our kids were chosen for solos for the concert.  

I did not get a picture but the Baylor Orchestra also accompanied the kids during the concert.

 

 

Last rehearsal before the big concert!

It was breathtaking hearing these kids sing.  I had never experienced anything like it.  I had goosebumps and tears in my eyes the whole weekend because they were so talented.  And like the director said, singing choral music is instilling a soundtrack for life and God is definitely working in these kids hearts.

They sang 10 beautiful songs including songs in Latin and Zambian.  It was remarkable.   

It was beautiful to see how much Amelia enjoys singing and worshiping and how she lights up when she talks about singing with her friends.

 

And yes, while in Waco, we of course visited Chip and Joanna Gaines Magnolia Market.