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Written by Joanne Melton from The Village Church.

The song “Children, go where I send thee” is a traditional African-American  spiritual. It  was first recorded in 1936, but dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The verses relive many familiar stories  from the Bible that remind us  of our call to move beyond our comfort zone and carry Jesus’ message of love and  hope to the world. What better time to do this than during the  Christmas season?  The tasks don’t need to be grand. We might be delivering a meal to someone who is in need, visiting the lonely, writing a note of encouragement, teaching our children and grandchildren the true meaning of Christmas, or simply having the courage to take the next step in faith when an opportunity arises. I hope you enjoy this lively song as much as I do as we celebrate joy and hope this season.

Children, go where I send thee; How shall I send thee; I’m gonna send thee one by one. One for the little bitty baby born of the Virgin Mary. Born, born, born in Bethlehem.