If you’ve never had the chance to see the African Children’s Choir perform, the next time that they’re in town, chase down the venue.
Not only will you be supporting the children, you’ll also be supporting a Christian charity. A charity that is seeing solid outcomes in the work it is doing among young children from Uganda up to South Sudan.
The African Children’s Choir began in 1984 and it’s been going ever since. By providing education, the ACC seeks to deliver as much opportunity as possible for those unable to provide for themselves.
As we heard from those men and women who have been empowered by it, ACC is a testimony to the warmth of God’s smile and the grasp of His loving and just, grace. Over against tragedy, loss and oppression.
They are a much-needed, humbling reminder to the West, about the power of prayer, God’s emancipating “Yes”, the importance of faith and the significance of gratitude.
The event was held in an upmarket theatre which included testimonies, worship, dance and song.
We weren’t completely sure what to expect, yet, we felt welcomed and left ultimately hopeful for Africa, and our own land. Which is a far cry from the way we’re left feeling when we hear narratives based on popular beliefs about Africa, or when we are sold politicised images that masks the hope behind its Peoples potential.
Overall, the most striking thing about the African Children’s Choir and their chaperones, was their authenticity, and joy. Clearly expressed, even after sharing stories which illustrated so much sorrow.
As the children told us about their dreams to build on what little, if anything, was left to them, we were amazed by their joy. Warmed by their smiles, and strengthened by their courage.We walked away with a feeling of hope.
This was more than just entertainment. It was intimate and dignified; Holy ground. Where between the Holiness of God and the brokenness of humanity, we were led to an encounter with the totality of His joy in Jesus Christ, through smile, song and drum.
Because it was an event we had planned for home school, as part of a follow-up to it, I asked our home schoolers for a review.
They responded and together we concluded the following:
“Energetic…couldn’t get enough”
– T.
“Visually stunning!”
– C.
“An exciting performance”
– J
“Happy time for all…!”
– D
“Boogie fever…Ugandan style!”
– A
* For the evening photographs were permitted, film wasn’t.
Rod Lampard 
amazing!
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We’re still buzzin’. The fact that Ab got up and was able to join a random dance in the finale was the pinnacle of the night. Could not stop smiling.
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This is wonderful! I can’t wait to share this with our family. What a blessing to see your daughter embrace the event and have the privilege of joining in. Thank you for sharing!
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That they invited some kids to go up was pretty cool. Cannot create the joy in that kind of spontaneity. It just is. What the ACC did during their performance and what they had to tell us through it, was more than we could have anticipated. As far as home schooling events go, it doesn’t get much better than ones like this.
P.S: I checked through F.G’s web site. The illustrations, cartoon, and storyboards, all looked great. I especially liked the pic of Don Quixote before the Windmill, some of the steampunk influenced illustrations and the art-deco design of the site. The man is gifted! 🙂
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