This Spiritual Waimai is a part of a series entitled: Kids are Awesome: Leading the Next Generation of Faith. These articles are specifically written for anyone who is leading young children to grow in faith. We hope they can also be applied to leading younger generations of all ages.
这篇属灵外卖是 “小羊的力量：如何引领下一代的信仰”系列文章之一。本系列专为帮助引导孩童在信心之路上成长的同工而作。我们希望这些文章也能应用在不同年龄阶段的青少年事工中。
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Let’s make a joyful noise to the Lord!
让我们一起喜乐赞美主！
Music is a gift God gave us that connects our hearts and minds in a beautiful expression. Singing is joyful, worshipful and a way to teach biblical truths to our children.
音乐是神赐给我们的礼物，它以一种美好的表达方式连结我们的心灵和思想。歌唱是愉悦的、敬虔的，也是向我们的孩子教导圣经真理的一种方式。
Worship leading is not just singing
敬拜带领不仅仅只是歌唱
When you lead children in worship you must – lead! That means planning, teaching and leading the children to sing together. Singing together will be joyful time to be united with the children in praising the Lord. The leader must be prepared to lead so it is easy for the children to participate and make a joyful noise!
当你带领孩子们敬拜赞美时，你必须要清晰地知道如何带领！这意味着提前计划、教导并带领孩子们一起歌唱。一起歌唱将是与孩子们合一赞美主的喜乐时光。主领们需要做好准备，以便让孩子们可以容易并愉快地参与其中。
How to choose a new song
如何选择一首新歌
Songs with simple and few lyrics will be easiest for children to pick up. If the song has more than 8 lines of text, it will be difficult for young children to remember. Hand motions will make the song fun and easier for the children to learn, plus it allows the children to immediately participate even if they can’t sing the words.
歌词简单的曲目最容易被孩子们学会。如果歌词超过8行，小孩子就很难记住。手势动作会使歌曲呈现更有趣，孩子们更容易学习，而且即使不会唱歌词，他们也能立即参与进来。
The leader must know the song well
主领必须很了解这首歌曲
This may seem obvious, but make sure you know the song really well before you attempt to teach it to the children. If you stumble on the words or forget the melody, the song will become confusing and it will be difficult for the children to easily join you.
看似显而易见，但当你试图教孩子们唱这首歌之前，要确保你真的很了解这首歌。如果不熟悉歌词或忘记了旋律，这首歌就会变得混乱，孩子们想要轻易加入，也有一定难度。
Teach the song first, don’t just sing it
先教，再唱
When introducing a new song to the children, don’t expect them to automatically start singing along with you. You will need time to teach them. A simple sequence for teaching a new song is:
当给孩子们介绍一首新歌时，不要期望他们会自动跟着你一起唱。你需要时间教他们如何和你一起唱。教一首新歌的简要顺序是：
1.Motions 手势
2.Words 歌词
3.Melody 旋律
When you start with teaching motions, it is easy for all children to immediately participate. Then use “repeat after me” style to teach words and then finally use “repeat after me” to break down the song into short parts and have the children sing after you – while using their hand motions.
当你以教“动作”开始，所有的孩子都容易即刻参与进来。然后使用“请跟着我重复”的方式来教歌词，最后用“跟着我重复”的方式把歌曲分解成小的部分，让孩子们跟着你唱，与此同时，配上手势。（小编注：“跟着我重复”即主领说一句，孩子们随即重复主领说的话；或主领做一个动作，孩子们随即重复主领做的动作。）
It is best to sing with just voices (no instruments, no technology) when learning a new song. It is fun to add instruments or use technology after the children know the song well.
刚开始学习一首新歌时，最好用清唱的方式开始教学。（暂时不要加入乐器，或使用其他设备播放歌曲音频/视频）。在孩子们熟悉这首歌之后，再加入乐器或用歌曲的音频、视频辅助会有更好的效果。
Song leading tips:
歌曲带领小贴士
- The tempo of a new song should be slow to begin with
一首新歌的教学节奏，一开始应该是慢的
- Sit down for instructions, stand up for singing time only
讲解说明时孩子们可以坐着，唱歌时再邀请他们站起来
- Use “repeat after me” until the children are comfortable singing with you
使用“请跟着我重复”的方式进行教学，直到孩子们能慢慢跟上
- Break down the song into small sections
将这首歌拆分为小的段落，分别教学。（小编注：比如在时间有限的情况下，就专注于把歌曲的其中某一部分教会即可。）
Once the children know a song well, you can add variety by singing the song faster and faster or slower and slower. You can sing loudly or softly. You can do big hand motions or tiny motions. Dividing the class into two groups to take turns singing can be a fun competition.
一旦孩子们熟悉了一首歌，你可以通过快快唱或慢慢唱来添加变化。你可以大声唱，也可以轻声唱。你可以做幅度大的手势，也可以做小的动作。还可以把全班分为两组轮流唱，一起比赛，也会很有趣。
It is best to choose only one or two new songs to add to a list of songs the children already know and enjoy singing. Take a moment to pray and model for the children how to have a worshipful heart that focuses on God when we sing.
最好只选择一两首新歌加入到孩子们已经知道并喜欢唱的歌单里。敬拜前花时间祷告，为孩子们树立榜样，让他们知道敬拜前要祷告，求神给我们一颗敬拜的心，单单仰望祂。
Worshiping with our children can be one of the most joyful times together as we all express our praise and love to the Lord through song! The songs you teach your children now will most likely be remembered for the rest of their lives.
和孩子们一起用诗歌向神表达我们对祂的赞美和爱，是一件满心喜乐的事情！还有一件美事是，你此时此刻教给孩子们的诗歌，很可能会让他们一生铭记在心。
