Let your light shine

Children and young people share what it means to shine a light for Jesus.

Belfast Sydenham

Cherish, 7
I sing the songs I learn in singing company and do Makaton worship songs and show them to other people.

Poppy, 7
I sang ‘Jesus doesn’t live in a caravan ... because his home is in my heart’ in front of my school class.

Birmingham Citadel

Josh, 8
I believe in God and the power of prayer. I prayed I would become head boy at school. I had doubts, but God listened and now I am head boy in my school. I thank God for my life, my family, my friends. I want to be closer to God, learn more about him and be the good boy God wants me to be. I’m proud to say my church is The Salvation Army, because I love it here. Like the song says: ‘This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine!’ I hope I’ll be God’s little light shining.

Chloe, 10
At dawn, as the first light stretches across the quiet hills, Jesus shines. Not in blinding glory, but in a gentle, steady radiance that warms everything it touches. His presence feels like peace and forgiveness.

Gael, 12
In a crowded school, a shy student named Caelan noticed a classmate being bullied. Overcoming his fear, he stood up for him, telling the bullies to stop. His act of courage inspired others, and the bullying ceased. Through his bravery and compassion, Caelan brought safety and kindness to his school, embodying the love and justice that Jesus represents and, in doing so, allowed the light of Jesus to shine through him.

Felixstowe

Hudson, 6
I’m kind to my friends at school and Beavers.

Martha, 6
I shine my light for Jesus by being kind.

Felicity, 8
At school, I am helpful and kind towards my teachers.

Kathryn, 13
I shine my light by singing and by supporting children in Sunday school.

Esme, 14
I shine my light by sharing music with others.

Bella, 15
I shine my light through singing and worshipping with my fellow church members.

Lillie, 16
I shine my light by spending time within my communities.

Ewan, 20
I shine my light through open-air outreach and conversation.

Gateshead

Isaac, 9
I shine a light for Jesus by reading the Bible and sharing the good news with others.

Naomi, 9
Showing kindness to homeless people and trusting and praying to God.

Abigail, 11
By showing God’s love to my friends at school and everywhere I go.

Daniel, 11
I show love and care to others. I make people laugh and I sing in the choir to bless others in church and school.

Joshua, 13
I use my gifts and talents to minister to my church family in the young people’s band, kids’ choir, worship band and creative arts group.

Moyin, 13
l have a passion for helping people and volunteering in school and singing in choir and playing my violin in the orchestra to bless people and give them joy.

Nat, 13
By respecting and forgiving others.

Funmi, 14
I shine my light for Jesus by evangelising the word of God and being kind, showing compassion. I love singing in the choir and playing my piano to bless and uplift people.

Ibrahim, 14
As a junior soldier, I share my light with others by telling people the wonderful stories of the Bible.

Janielle, 14
In The Salvation Army there are so many ways to shine our lights, like leading games at kids’ club on Friday and singing in the children’s choir and playing in the young people’s band. I enjoy doing other activities like drama and dance.

Gloria, 15
To shine my light for Jesus, I try to help others as much as I can. I do this by volunteering at church, serving tea and coffee.

Gabriel, 16
I try to shine my light for Jesus by being kind to others, helping people when I can, and staying positive even when things are hard.

Debora, 17
By understanding others and respecting them.

Emmanuel, 19
I am shining my light for Jesus by leading and guiding children at the youth clubs.