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	The Worship Space Kids worship can be held in a variety of places. But, there’s a few things to consider when choosing the room or location. Sound is of utmost importance. Does the room have adequate sound or will the music get lost? Is the sound distorted when turned up? This can be really tricky if the space you are using is a traditional sanctuary or a gymnasium with lots of echo. If this is the case, you might try and consider some other possibilities. Have a microphone ready for the main worship leader. A cordless headset is preferred, but if used, make sure that the body pack is snug so that it doesn’t fall off and break. Also, if the headset won’t stay on the leader’s head during the motions, have them wear it over a baseball cap. Try to select a room or space that is the right size for the crowd. A worship space too big with high ceilings can give a very impersonal feel. A space too small can make it difficult for the kids to engage in the motions. If the space is too big, try and make it seem smaller with the lighting or partitions. Be creative in choosing the space. One year, our church’s roof broke from a heavy snow. We decided to hold the worship time for Vacation Bible School in the foyer with the lyrics projected on the wall. It was awesome! The space was a little crowed, but the kids zeal and voices were contained. The energy was explosive and I was in heaven. So, if the main sanctuary is too big, try holding it in the foyer of the church, a smaller chapel, or even a large enough hall. Be creative and try out different options. It’s important that the kids are not scattered. Gather them in one area. If your space has chairs, make sure that there is a good amount of room between the rows. If your space has pews, consider gathering the kids in front of the pews or in the aisles for worship. If possible, have the older leaders facing the crowd be on a stage or a platform so that they can seen. If the platforms need to be moved often, make individual platforms covered in carpet for easy transportation and storage.
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The Worship Space

Kids worship can be held in a variety of places. But, there’s a few things to consider when choosing the room or location.

Sound is of utmost importance. Does the room have adequate sound or will the music get lost? Is the sound distorted when turned up? This can be really tricky if the space you are using is a traditional sanctuary or a gymnasium with lots of echo. If this is the case, you might try and consider some other possibilities.

Have a microphone ready for the main worship leader. A cordless headset is preferred, but if used, make sure that the body pack is snug so that it doesn’t fall off and break. Also, if the headset won’t stay on the leader’s head during the motions, have them wear it over a baseball cap.

Try to select a room or space that is the right size for the crowd. A worship space too big with high ceilings can give a very impersonal feel. A space too small can make it difficult for the kids to engage in the motions. If the space is too big, try and make it seem smaller with the lighting or partitions. Be creative in choosing the space. One year, our church’s roof broke from a heavy snow. We decided to hold the worship time for Vacation Bible School in the foyer with the lyrics projected on the wall. It was awesome! The space was a little crowed, but the kids zeal and voices were contained. The energy was explosive and I was in heaven. So, if the main sanctuary is too big, try holding it in the foyer of the church, a smaller chapel, or even a large enough hall. Be creative and try out different options.

It’s important that the kids are not scattered. Gather them in one area. If your space has chairs, make sure that there is a good amount of room between the rows. If your space has pews, consider gathering the kids in front of the pews or in the aisles for worship.

If possible, have the older leaders facing the crowd be on a stage or a platform so that they can seen. If the platforms need to be moved often, make individual platforms covered in carpet for easy transportation and storage.