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| "First just wanted to say how much we appreciate your material way over here in New Zealand. My 17 month old knows all the actions to "Dancing feet" and requires Moo Moo Moo to be sung to her every night as she's going to sleep. I (her Father) got into trouble last night because I couldn't do a cow and a "baa" and every animal conceivable before leaving the room! She cried for 1/2 an hour! Anyway, [I] wanted to encourage you that your music, and more particularly your heart and ability to communicate with young people is having an impact all around the world and is so appreciated. May God continue to bless and inspire you. ...Thanks again for all you and your team do." --Stuart S., New Zealand |
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| "Dear Friends at Karyn Henley, How we love to use your materials in our homes, in our children's ministry, and to give as gifts! Thank you so much for such a wealth of wonderful Christian material for children. ..." --The Anderson Family, Cushing ME |
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| "Dear Mrs. Henley, Our family truly appreciates the mission field you work in. :-) Our kids love marching, dancing, wiggling, pretending, and singing to your Playsongs. It's so neat to see them worshiping in their one- and three-year-old ways. Thank you for that gift. I enjoy knowing that I can leave the room with the TV on and not worry. Thank you! The true blessing that we have received from you videos goes much deeper--to the heart of our children. Our oldest (Emily, 3) is very fearful. We have worked very hard to give her scriptures and songs that talk about the faithfulness and greatess of God. Recently a very strong storm went through our area. She was scared to the point of shaking. We took her to the couch, prayed with her, then put on a couple of your videos. As we sat, watching you sing 'I Am Your God' and 'You Are My Great Big God,' there was a physical calm that came over her. Thank you for allowing the Holy Spirit to work through you to share your gifts with others." --Dave & Chris D., USA |
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| "...There are many women out here (including myself) who never were taught anything about raising children and were groomed specifically for the career ladder. One of the reasons I love this video series so much is that you are actually interacting with the children. Belieive or not, I find it very instructional. These videos have shown me how to interact, which does not come naturally if you have never been around children! Watching you has been an inspiration for me to do more innovative things with my son..." --Debbie M., USA |
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| "Hello to the Karyn Henley staff! My family is currently living overseas in a Muslim country. Though my business revolves around University student exchange programs, we obviously desire to be a witness to the love of God in Christ. Our three year old, Molly, has been listening to the Playsongs resources since her earliest days. Last week we invited a couple of dear university students to our home. We've been praying for an opportunity to share our faith with them. Before dinner, one of the students was playing on the floor with Molly, who had the 'L-O-V-E Love, That's Why' book open. Molly sang the song all the way through, and the student asked her to sing it again. Half way through the song, the student started singing along with Molly! What a JOY to know that our university friends heard the gospel message through the beloved song of our daughter, and that Molly was the first to 'tell' them about His love. That night, as I reflected on the evening, this thought ran through my mind... 'Why did God bring these friends into our lives? L-O-V-E, love, that's why.' THANK YOU!" --Dudley C., Central Asia |
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| "Dear Karyn, ...I am writing to tell you what a profound impact you and your work have had on our children. Erin and Lena have always adored your videos, and as a mother who longs for her children to love Jesus, I am so grateful to you. I'm usually in the kitchen while they're in the den watching TV...I stand at the sink and listen to them singing along with you and I praise God for your faithfulness and your creativity in sharing the gospel message with children. As I watch their faith growing, I am so thankful to you for making such rich deposits in their lives." --Nan G., Brentwood TN |
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| "Dear Karyn Henley, I truly enjoy your videos. Oh, they are all so wonderful. My two kids (4 and 5) absolutely love you. I sing and dance with my kids. Please make more videos. We love them...they're fun, funny and a wonderful learning tool about God, love, forgiveness and so much more. Karyn, thanks for bringing laughter to our home. God bless your talent with kids." --Sara G., Kissimmee FL |
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| "As I write this, my two year old son is marching aroung the living room, banging a spoon and mixing bowl together, singing 'Here tums da pitchin' band!' Later while he plays with his toys, he'll sing to himself, 'Dod will never top, never top woving me!' He knows all your songs, but more importantly, he is learning to know the God you sing about. Thank you for your ministry and the difference it is making in Nathan's life." --Amy S., Santa Clarita CA |
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"I started a job at a Christian Day Care and my boss has the whole PLAYSONGS series. I quickly learned each of the songs on all six of the videos. It is such a joy to see our oldest (4 years old) and our best dancer (1 year old) enjoy the same things!
...It is such a blessing that there is a series that can capture their attention while teaching them about Jesus ." I have also see the effects in my own family... It is almost unreal to see children so captivated, yet it is wonderful because your videos are so clean, positive and best of all, teach our little ones about the love of Jesus has for us all." --Maggie T., day care provider and mom |
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| "My name is Joshua and I am one year old...I can't type or write or read ...so I am using baby talk and my daddy is writing what I am saying...he is quite fluent in baby talk... I LOVE your videos, I watch them all the time, several times a day in fact...when my parents put in one of your videos, I stop whatever I am doing and watch the whole thing. ...My favorite is 'Down by The Station,' but I like the other ones too. ...Sometimes when I can't sleep at night, my mommy makes my daddy put in a video and we sit on the couch and watch till I fall asleep... Anyway, it's almost time to go and take a nap...maybe if I fuss enough they will put the [Noah's Zoo] video in first." --Joshua, Holland MI |
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| "The other day we were stopped at a stoplight and Zach (3) was getting upset, so Abby (7) started singing your song about the stoplight and he calmed down and sang with her. We love your songs, even our Pastor was impressed with the scripture you use in them. I played your videos in the nursery during VBS. ...Thank you so much for your ministry." --Barb C., mom and VBS teacher |
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| "This is just an email of 'Thanks' for providing your great sing along tapes. They were such a "life saver" for my 13 month old daughter, Abbigale, who had recently been in the hospital for pneumonia. She absolutely loves watching . . . 'I Feel Like a Giggle' and 'Five Little Lady Bugs' are her two favorites! We watch them quite often at home and during her stay in the hospital as well. You have been such a blessing for children everywhere and I and Abbigale are so glad that we have you to sing with, clap our hands to, and praise the Lord to. You will always be a part of our family for a very long time." --Stephanie O. and Abbigale, Jefferson City MO |
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| "I just wanted to let Karyn know that my 21-month old daughter, Sydney, absolutely loves the PLAYSONGS videos. . . .We initially were introduced to them when our neighbor, a Sunday School teacher, bought one for Sydney for a Christmas present... Thanks for being a part of our daughter's life in such a positive way. It really hit home to me how much she gets out of them when I overheard her singing "Zaccheus" from the backseat of the car..." --Jennifer A., Wichita KS |
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| "I have just ordered two more of your 'I Feel Like a Giggle' video cassettes for our 18 month-old grandson. We originally purchased it for his older brother . . . but it is this child that has become so atached to it! He hardly talks at all, but . . . no matter whether he feels happy or sad, he wants this video!... Just wanted to say thanks and to let you know that God is using your work to draw little ones to HIM and for that I am truly grateful!" --Mildred G., grandmother |
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| "Dear Ms. Henley: ...[Recently] I was asked to begin teaching music in our church's preschool department. While I had plenty of music for older children, I was at a loss...for what to do with these precious little ones. I began my search at Lifeway Christian Books in Buford, GA. It was there that my daughter and I discovered your music. We were instantly hooked. I bought the only four CDs they had at the time. We have become very attached to your music. We can't go anywhere with the CDs. My daughter was so enthralled with the 'Five Little Ladybugs' song, that she insisted on being a ladybug for the Fall Festival. I just wanted to thank you and ...let you know that your music has been a blessing to me and my family as well as 90 plus children that I have the pleasure to teach each week." --Jennifer H., Dacula GA |
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| "...My toddler, Hannah (age 2), can't get enough of what she calls 'Ladybug Zoo'--combining 'Five Little Ladybugs' and 'Noah's Zoo.' She asks to watch it every day - sometimes over and over. She has memorized all the songs on both video tapes - even your speaking parts! The other night she walked around singing/saying 'Thank you, God ... Thank you, God' over and over. What pure joy to watch her learn about her Creator and how He created her. I'm so glad we discovered you and your ministry. ...I taught Elementary Music for many years--including some work in a Christian school. I only wish I had your music available then. It will be a staple for any substitute teaching I do in the future . . . Thank you so much for making my life as a Teacher and a Mommy that much better!" --Diana H., mother and educator |
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| "I am a parent of two kids, a boy (4) and a girl (18 months), and recently my daughter received one of your singing tapes called 'Noah's Zoo' for Christmas and my son [received] 'I Feel Like a Giggle.' There is definitely something about you that draws children to you. . . I work with children in church ages 6 to 12 . . . everytime I put those tapes on my kids faces just light up with so much joy. My daughter will sit in one spot and just watch you. She will stand up and dance. It is so cute--she only does that when I put on one of your tapes. My son loves singing to your songs and dancing. ...Adults like you, too--I love singing your songs. I just wanted you to know how your tapes . . . have made an impact on my kids. Thank you." --Misty B., USA |
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| "I am a single parent of a Chinese born two year old. We live in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, which is on the Persian Gulf. Since there aren't any Christian bookstores here, I purchase ahead when we are back in the US in the summers. Last summer, one of the videos I randomly selected was 'Moo, Moo, Moo' as my daughter calls it! She has little interest in most videos and we don't get any children's TV here, but she absolutely loves watching Karyn's 'Five Little Ladybugs' video, and has begun to sing and act out the songs even when she isn't watching!! ...Thanks so much for the powerful and truth-filled messages put together into music that kids like so much!' --Chris R.., single parent, UAR, Persian Gulf |
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| "Karyn: My children, ages 4 and twins 2 years, have been so-o-o-o-o-o blessed by your video. We have 'I Feel Like A Giggle.' Our son and daughters go around the house singing your songs. I know that through your songs and videos that the children have been blessed and reached in the love of Christ--you truly have a most special gift [which] we as a family will continue to treasure and enjoy. Thanks again." --Jane G., USA |
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| "Your music and books are wonderful and my 3 year old choir class absolutely love singing to your CDs. Thank you. I am hoping to be able to do one of your musicals soon." --Deanna M., USA |
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| "My husband and I purchased one of your videos 'Five Little Ladybugs' a little while ago and we now also have 'Kitchen Band Parade' [re-titled 'Noah's Zoo']. We both think they are excellent. I just wanted to...let you know how much our daughter Megan loves them--she's not quite two yet. She has responded to them a lot more than others she has. She really loves the baby Bear and Pancake man stories. My husband and I were involved with a music seminar in a country town with others from our church. This town was 6 hours from home. At the time Megan was teething, but the one thing that really helped her to keep smiling and happy in the car was the sound tracks on a audio cassette. I want to really encourage you and let you know that you have an awesome gift. You come across so very genuine, loving and enthusiastic in your ministry. As children are so impressionable, it's great to have videos like yours to play. Keep up the great work!!! --Belinda C., Marangaroo, Western Australia |
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| "I am a Sunday School Teacher/Music & Worship Leader for kids 3-5 at my church. I just wanted to...tell you how AWESOME your CDs are and how much my children enjoy your music. You are truly inspirational. My kids especially enjoy 'I Feel Like a Giggle' and 'Noah's Zoo. Please keep the wonderful music coming." --Audra W., USA |
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| "Dear Karyn, I was recently praying for some great music for our 21-month old son. We have some nice secular music (i.e. Sesame Street), but my husband and I wanted some lively kid's music that would reinforce the truths we're teaching him and teach him more about Jesus. So, I was looking at the Christian bookstore and found 'Grow, Grow, Grow' and "I Feel Like a Giggle' on tape...and put them in the stereo for the car ride home. As soon as the first song came on, Ryley started bouncing up and down in his car seat. He loves each song. My husband and I do, too. I ordered your resource list and realized that the tapes are on video, so we went back and bought three...'Noah's Zoo is our current favorite and Ryley giggles when 'I Like to Play Music' comes on. You can see how he's trying to figure out how there are seven of you on the TV, And me? My prayer's been more than answered. Your songs are packed full of learning about God and so many other important things. And we love how the songs are fun! Ryley's already doing some of the motions with the kids on the video (and I've started telling all my friends about your music). Since Ryley's birth, I've wondered 'How can we really convey who Jesus is to him?' Two weeks ago he started praying all by himself and it hit me--kids already know who God is. We just need to really teach them more about Him... Thank you for helping us as we continue to teach Ryley. May the Lord richly bless you as you have blessed us and so many others." --Jen G., Dingman's Ferry PA, |
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| "Dear Karyn: You have such a gift of sharing God's love with children and adults. My great niece has been watching your videos since she was 3 months old. When she first started talking, she pointed her finger and said 'no, no, no' and that meant it was time to sing "No, no, no, in Jesus' name, no.' That song has ministered to me also. When the devil starts to tempt me, I just start to sing that song. As my niece, Peyton, grows, I see she has a love for God that has been nurtured by your tapes and videos. There's a verse in the Bible that says (paraphrasing). 'Train up a child in the way they should go and when they are old, they will not depart from it.'.With your videos and tapes, you are giving many children and parents hope. Whenever Peyton gets into her car seat, she starts saying "tape, tape.' She is 20 months old now and it is amazing to watch her as she listens and watches your videos and tapes. They help teach her all kinds of things as well as gives her spiritual background. God bless you as manyh times as your material is played. What a blessing you have been by being available to use the gift God has given you." --Patti M., Tampa FL |
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| "Dear Mrs. Henley, I wanted to thank you for your wonderful ministry--because of you, my 4 year old goes around the house saying 'Yes to Jesus' and 'No, No, No to Satan!' ...she asks to watch 'Down by the Station' at least ten times a day. I am so happy that she sings songs about her Savior and dances to songs about God's wonderful creation. This hasty note does not convey my respect for you and my appreciation for your passion to teach children about the God who loves them. Thank you so much!" --Bia S., USA |
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| "We've started praying for Hanna and Nathan each night--that Hannah won't be awakened by a bird (an owl) which she has developed an unexplained fear of, and that Nathan won't be awakened by the dogs barking! Last night as they went to bed, Hannah heard the bird and she started crying. It really frightened her. As much as you explain the logic of how it can't get into the house, it's just praising Jesus, etc., it doesn't diminish her fear. So we san a song from Karyn Henley's music ['I Am Your God']... ...At 5:30 a.m., when I went to check on them, Hannah bravely stated 'I trusted God and the bird didn't scare me; I went right to sleep!' A beautiful testimony of God's promises and the power of music which helps us remember His word.' --(no name supplied), Lima, Peru |
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| "Karyn I just wanted to send you this email to tell you how much of a beautiful person your are. My son, Roger, LOVES your "I Feel Like A Giggle" video and he just turned one yesterday. I have purchased other videos such as [other artists]... However, they just do not seem as genuine as you do to the children. That video is the ONLY video he will sit down to watch the whole 30 minutes, over and over and over again... I feel reassured in you as you teach the children about God and do it in a fun loving way. Not the classic stiff approach that I learned growing up. --Todd W., USA |
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| "Dear Karyn, We just wanted to let you know how much our little boy (Keelen) LOVES your videos! Her is only 9 months and has been watching you since the age of 2 months. For the first few months of his life he had colic and acid reflux. You were one of the few things that seemed to calm him down. He probaby has watched each one of your videos a hundred times and is still mesmerized by them. We just wanted to say thank you for being a blessing to our family and keep up the great work!" --Paul, Tandy, & Keelen P., USA |
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| "Dear Karyn, My son was fortunate enough to be given your 'I Feel Like a Giggle' tape a year ago and he absolutely loves it! Andrew was born 4 months early, at 24 weeks gestation, and because of his premature birth he is developmentally delayed and blind. Music is an important part of Andrew's day and your sweet songs are his favorite!... I recently ordered your other tapes, 'Grow, Grow, Grow' and 'Five Little Ladybugs.' Typically it takes Andrew a while to become familiar with new songs and enjoy a new tape, but he settled right in with these immediately! Thank you for using your talent in such a sweet way, and for helping my little Andrew to learn to love and praise the Lord at such a young age." --Jamie F., FL |
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| "...If I lose weight it will be all to your credit as my two toddler granddaughters and I have to dance every day to your Five Little Ladybugs tape. Even at their age they are learning the joy of praising the Lord to your wonderful music. ...Even my son-in-law who is an ex-seargeant in the Army is going around singing these songs and I have suggested to our church that a TV in the nursery would be a wonderful thing to have so we could show these to our toddlers. The Lord bless and continute to bless you in your ministry..." --Christine F., Ten Mile TN |
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| "...At the Children's Pastor's Conference in Atlanta this year I purchased two of your musicals for children. The week after Easter our preschoolers performed the L-O-V-E musical in front of our entire congregation (both services) and everyone was amazed and gave them a standing ovation! I had been telling our Pastorial staff that three and four year olds do understand and can share the gospel with others and through the grace of God I was finally proven right! I gave you all the glory! Those musicals are fantastic! You are such a blessing to me as a mother and a preschool Sunday School teacher. Thank you for all your work to advance God's kingdom through our children." --Donna M., USA |
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| "We did the Christmas musical this year, and it was well received. I hope to do 'L-O-V-E' later this year. And we use at least one song from the videos every week in class." --Linda D., Cedarville OH |
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| "This past Christmas our 4s and 5s presented your musical 'To Bethlehem' during our Children's Christmas program. One of our 4-year-olds (I'll call him 'J') is a special needs child and we have a constant problem keeping him focused on our classroom activities... This little boy immediately loved the musical. He loved the story, the music, and the interactive parts. In fact, I would say he was the most engaged of all the children in the class. I was so excited for the parents to see him that night.... When the night came ...his parents were so excited ...to see their son 'shine' during the musical. What a special memory that is for me as well. Thank you for the wonderful music, curriculum, and resources you provide." --Linda K., a director of children's ministries, Wheaton IL |
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