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(Lillenas Publications). What better way than music and drama sketches to teach children about living in the world God's neighborhood! As they sing and listen to the 18 song arrangements by Joseph Linn, or take part in the three short sketches by Deborah Craig-Claar, they will begin to understand creation, cultural differences, relationships, the church, and sharing your faith. The songs from this collection may be performed individually or add the sketches to create short thematic presentations. Created for kids ages 8-11. Contents: Opening (Welcome to the Neighborhood) * The Neighborhood of Creation Songs About God's Beautiful World (All Creatures of Our God and King; All for the Cause; The Paradise Zoo; He Never Sleeps) * The Neighborhood of People Songs About Nations and Unique People (Diff'rent; All the Children Medley with "Jesus Loves" and "All the Children"; Letters Home; We Are the Children) * The Neighborhood of Friends Songs About Relationships (We're the Champions; Big Wheel!; Love Makes a Friend Be a Friend like You) * The Neighborhood of God's Church Songs for Worship and Spiritual Growth (Praise Medley with "Bless the Lord," "He Is Exalted," "His Name Is Life," and "We Bow Down"; God Said It, I Believe It, That Settles It; Who's Listening?; Just a Prayer Away; Let the People Praise) * God's New Neighborhood Songs About Sharing Your Faith (Thank You, Lord; Invitations; Give It Away; Go Therefore).