Free download: lyric video + backing track + chord charts — perfect for children, families and holiday clubs.
Free Worship leader Pack
Intro
Summer is a brilliant time to invite children (and whole families) into worship that’s fresh, fun, and rooted in Scripture. If you’re planning a holiday club, all-age service or children’s moment this season, you’ll find this specially crafted story-song about Zacchaeus a perfect fit. It’s been much loved in churches, schools and summer camps around the world — and now it’s ready to download for free from KDMusic.
What’s Included
A full lyric video — “show the video, sing to the backing track, or play it yourself”. kdmusic.co.uk
Backing Track & chord charts — ideal for kids’ worship bands, younger players or full teams.
CCLI Chord chart — transposable to any key you like! You only need to include it in your CCLI report. kdmusic.co.uk
Why This Song Works for Kids & Families
Story-based: The Zacchaeus encounter with Jesus meets children’s natural love for story, movement and surprise.
All-age friendly: Adults, teens and young children can all take part: the lyric video, acting the story, or singing together.
Flexible format: Whether you have a large band or only a piano/keyboard, the pack works — and the backing track ensures you’re ready if volunteers are fewer.
Scene-ready: Holiday clubs, children’s church, family services, or a “kids-moment” during a bigger congregational gathering — this resource fits.
How to Use It (Practical Ideas)
Holiday club opening: Start with the lyric video projected, invite children to act out the tree/climb part (like Zacchaeus), then launch into singing.
All-age service: Use it as a worship song after a children’s slot; encourage the congregation to imagine themselves as Zacchaeus — climbing, seeking Jesus, changing.
Children’s church or Sunday school: Break into two parts — first show clip + discuss what it means to “see Jesus” like Zacchaeus did; then sing together using the backing track.
Family church: Send parents the backing track/chord charts and encourage them to sing at home with children, making worship part of their summer rhythm. Feel free to embed the video and a download link for the lyrics in your weekly email or on your Summer programme webpage
Worship Leader Tips
Use simple motion cues for younger children: e.g., look up (Zacchaeus looked up), climb motion, tree gesture.
If you have older children or mixed ages, invite volunteers to act as Zacchaeus, crowd, tree and Jesus — build engagement.
For churches with smaller volunteer teams, use the backing track as the main accompaniment, and encourage one instrument (keyboard or guitar) to lead.
After singing, invite a short pause: “What does it mean to be seen by Jesus?” Then transition into a prayer or reflective moment.
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