The theme is "Let the children come," and so children--Noel Tanner, Jill Ziese, Kim Fenske, Scott Riege, and Colin Tanner--added their voices. They recorded a song that is part of a radio spot for "Let the children come," a program to help congregations promote their child-centered ministries. The radio spot is just one of several multi-media promotional materials in the program.

"It's a flexible resource for child-oriented ministry," explained John Barber, director of the synod's mass media ministry. "It can be used to invite the unchurched to vacation Bible school, Sunday school--any child-nurturing program. And it can be used for years."

In January every congregation will receive a sample kit that includes a taped message from President Karl Gurgel and a recording of the song.