Indiana—On Fri., Dec. 7, 2007, students of the Pleasantview Christian School and child care ministry were invited to sing at the Union Building at Purdue University. Thirty-five students, ranging in age from three to nine years old, sang Christmas carols for more than 100 people in front of a large, decorated Christmas tree. Many listeners were university employees who were also parents, grandparents or friends of the children. Other people passing by also stopped to listen.

The children were dressed in first century costumes or in coordinated colors of black, white and red. Each class had their turn to sing. Altogether, eight songs were sung, including "Away in a Manger," "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing," "O Little Town of Bethlehem" and "O Come, All Ye Faithful." A newer Christmas song was sung entitled, "A Strange Way to Save the World." It refers to the thoughts Joseph might have had when he pondered that Baby Jesus, born in a manger to such an ordinary young lady, was God's chosen way to save the world. It truly is an amazing story of God's humble love and amazing grace.

It was wonderful to see the children carefully singing all the words and learning the story of Jesus' birth through the songs they memorized. Michele McCaw directs the K-2 program, with assistant Ashley Craig; they have 11 students. The child care ministry has 11 students, and is under the leadership of Ginny Harman with assistant Brianna Harman. Julie Wolendowski teaches the 16 Pre-K students, assisted by Paula Blankenship.

The students' greatly enjoyed singing for their parents at Purdue University and riding on the bus as they traveled to sing. In December, they also sang at six other locations: Ivy Tech, Heritage Healthcare Center, Indiana Veterans Home, Westminster Village, the Journal & Courier newspaper office and the Lafayette Seventh-day Adventist Church, which operates the school and child care ministry.

Clinton Meharry, pastor, Lafayette Seventh-day Adventist Church