{"id":24588,"date":"2025-09-24T09:45:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T09:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/?p=24588"},"modified":"2025-09-24T16:13:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T16:13:19","slug":"kingdom-kidz-release-debut-song-and-music-video-celebrating-young-faith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/kingdom-kidz-release-debut-song-and-music-video-celebrating-young-faith\/","title":{"rendered":"Kingdom Kidz Release Debut Song and Music Video Celebrating Young Faith"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>8 September 2025 | St Albans, UK [Melita Pazitka with <em>tedNEWS<\/em>]<\/p>\n<p>A children\u2019s choir from St Albans Seventh-day Adventist Church, UK, launched their first original song and music video, <em>We Are the Kingdom<\/em>, on Wednesday, 10 September 2025. Developed under the leadership of Delaverne (Del) Baxter and Melita Pazitka, the project was born out of a desire to produce Christ-centred music that children could personally relate to and use as a witnessing tool. The project features nearly 40 children aged 1\u201310, supported by the teens, youth and the wider church community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe objective was to create a resource that children can use to talk to their friends about God,\u201d said Baxter, composer of <em>We Are the Kingdom<\/em>. \u201cInstead of always looking to YouTube for kids\u2019 songs, they\u2019ve now created something themselves that they can truly relate to. This leaves a legacy and reminds them that the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to them, even though they are young.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_76644\"  width=\"800\" height=\"450\"  data-origwidth=\"800\" data-origheight=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HLYfgTqx8cY?enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/ted.adventist.org&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"Kingdom Kidz - We Are The Kingdom\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Community Spirit Fuels the Vision<\/h2>\n<p>The production brought together not only the children but also so many from the church. Youth members recorded demo learning tracks, while others contributed through roles such as project management, security, wardrobe coordination and fundraising. A community bake sale raised \u00a3500, demonstrating strong local support.<\/p>\n<p>Children who were not able to participate in the recording contributed creatively by designing self-portraits for the cover art or helping with fundraising efforts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWatching these children use their God-given talents to create something meaningful that they can share with their friends has been truly inspiring,\u201d said Pazitka, St Albans Church Children\u2019s Ministries leader and project co-manager. \u201cIt\u2019s evangelism in action, delivered through the pure voices and hearts of our youngest members.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>From a Studio to the Park<\/h2>\n<p>Rehearsals began in spring 2025 under the direction of choir leader Beatrice Cooper. Recording took place in June at Up Top Studio in Redbourn, where around 30 children recorded vocals. The accompanying music video was filmed during a family day at Rothamsted Park in Harpenden, with permission from the local authorities.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24593\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24593\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24593 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2_-Kingdom-Kidz-Release-Debut-Song.jpg\" alt=\"A Kingdom Kidz crew member speaks to the children during the music video shoot at Rothamsted Park, Harpenden. Her high-visibility vest features a QR code that passers-by can scan to learn more about the song and its message of hope.\" width=\"630\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2_-Kingdom-Kidz-Release-Debut-Song.jpg 630w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2_-Kingdom-Kidz-Release-Debut-Song-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2_-Kingdom-Kidz-Release-Debut-Song-500x280.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2_-Kingdom-Kidz-Release-Debut-Song-350x197.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24593\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Kingdom Kidz crew member speaks with children during filming of the music video. Her vest&#8217;s QR code links to information about the song and its message of hope.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The filming day served not only as a production effort but also as a form of public witness. Crew members wore high-visibility vests with QR codes linking to information about the project, sparking conversations with intrigued onlookers.<\/p>\n<h2>A Lasting Legacy for Young Disciples<\/h2>\n<p>The <em>Kingdom Kidz<\/em> project has created a professional-quality recording and music video while leaving behind lasting memories and a deep sense of accomplishment for all involved. Leaders hope the message of God\u2019s love will reach far beyond St Albans.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis simple message of love and hope is intended not only for those involved,\u201d said one organiser, \u201cbut for children and adults everywhere who need to be reminded that the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to the young.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The song and video were released on Code Group Music platforms and will be available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and other major streaming services from 10 September 2025. Search: <em>We Are the Kingdom, Kingdom Kidz<\/em>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24594\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24594\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24594 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3_-Kingdom-Kidz-Release-Debut-Song.jpg\" alt=\"The Kingdom Kidz cover art features self-portraits drawn by the children involved in the project. Designed as a collective expression of faith, the artwork reinforces the song\u2019s central message: \u201cWe are the Kingdom.\u201d\" width=\"630\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3_-Kingdom-Kidz-Release-Debut-Song.jpg 630w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3_-Kingdom-Kidz-Release-Debut-Song-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3_-Kingdom-Kidz-Release-Debut-Song-500x280.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3_-Kingdom-Kidz-Release-Debut-Song-350x197.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24594\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Kingdom Kidz cover art features self-portraits drawn by the children involved in the project. Designed as a collective expression of faith, the artwork reinforces the song\u2019s central message: \u201cWe are the Kingdom.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>[Photos: courtesy of St Albans Children&#8217;s Ministries Department].<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Children from St Albans Seventh-day Adventist Church release debut song and music video, We Are the Kingdom<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":43,"featured_media":24597,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1568,1569,1570,7,1588],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24588","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-children-teens-young-adults","category-communication-media-technology","category-discipleship-spiritual-growth","category-news","category-united-kingdom-ireland"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24588","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/43"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24588"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24588\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24631,"href":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24588\/revisions\/24631"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24597"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24588"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24588"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24588"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}