African Children's Choir

     Psalm 8:2. "Out of the mouths of children and infants, You have ordained praise".

I had an amazing opportunity this evening to go see the African Children's Choir perform over at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church.  I cannot review the performance in the same way I review others for two reasons: First, the average age of these kids is between seven and ten years.  Second, the purpose of the choir is to educate the children and bring them hope.  These kids live in deep poverty and many have been orphaned by war and disease.  

There are no words to fully describe what I saw tonight.  All I can say was that among the songs they sang were two very old and very popular Sunday School mainstays, "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" and "This Little Light of Mine".  

Africa holds a very special place in my heart because of my family's connection with  both Liberia and Senegal.  None of the kids in the choir are from either of those two countries, but seeing what God has done in the lives of these children moved my to tears at some moments.  

I cannot even begin to describe the changes that have been made in the lives of those who have already been through the program.  All I can say is that this choir has helped many children escape poverty and become healthy and strong people.