Enrich your child’s mornings with a journey of faith and culture that inspires curiosity, connection, and daily reflection. Let On Mission Morning Menus guide your family in exploring the beauty of a faith-filled, globally-aware life!
Who's it for?
Families with elementary and middle school children who want to introduce faith-based learning through global culture. Ideal for homeschoolers, family devotional time, or any family looking to start each day with spiritual growth and cultural enrichment. Ideally, these menus are used alongside our On Mission magazine series, but they can be used alongside other cultural studies.
What's Included?
Each On Mission Morning Menu includes:
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Hymn: Uplifting and accessible songs to inspire faith.
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Bible Verse: Kid-friendly scriptures to ground each day in spiritual wisdom.
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Folk Song: Traditional tunes from Wee Sing Around the World (in most menus), celebrating the unique sounds of each culture. (Music to Wee Sing Around the World is available for streaming on Spotify or available for purchase wherever music is sold.)
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Poems: Two or more selections reflecting the beauty and traditions of each country.
Countries Featured: India, Ireland, Guatemala, Nigeria, China, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Brazil, Ethiopia, Australia, Ukraine, and Madagascar.
India:
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Hymn- For the Beauty of the Earth
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Verse- Mark 16:15
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Poems- The Banyan Tree, The Lotus, Palanquin Bearers
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Wee Sing Around the World Folk Songs- Anilae Anilae (Chipmunk, Chipmunk), Kai Veechamma (Move Your Hand)
Ireland:
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Hymn- Be Thou My Vision
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Verse- Psalm 23:1-3
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Poems- The Fairies, The Lake Isle of Innisfree, The Song of Wandering Aengus, The Children of Lir
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Wee Sing Around the World Folk Song- Wee Falorie Man
Guatemala:
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Hymn- God of Grace and God of Glory
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Verse- Psalm 119:89-91
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Poems- Rain in Summer, Going for Water, A Sunstroke
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Wee Sing Around the World Folk Song- Pin Pón (Paper Doll)
Nigeria:
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Hymn- How Great Thou Art
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Verse- Proverbs 11:25
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Poems- The Elephant, The Lion Hunt
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Wee Sing Around the World Folk Song- Akwa Nwa Nere Nnwa (The Little Nanny Story)
China:
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Hymn- Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun
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Verse- Ephesians 3:20-21
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Poems- Quiet Night Thought, Climbing Stork Tower, A Flower is not a Flower, The Deer Enclosure
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Wee Sing Around the World Folk Song- Fong Swei (After School)
Saudi Arabia:
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Hymn- All Creatures of Our God and King
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Verse- Acts 1:8
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Poems- Excerpt from The Luzumiyat of Abu’l-ala,On His Friends, The Adieu
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Wee Sing Around the World Folk Song- Ali Baba'nin Çiftligi or Çiftliði (Ali Baba's Farm)
Netherlands:
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Hymn- We Gather Together
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Verse- Psalm 91:1-2
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Poems- "Het Schrijverke" (The Little Scribe), The Windmill
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Wee Sing Around the World Folk Song- Alle Eendjes (All the Ducklings)
Brazil:
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Hymn- I Sing the Mighty Power of God
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Verse- 2 Peter 1:5-8
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Poems- Canção do Exílio (The Song of Exile), Tarde (Afternoon), Vía Láctea (Milky Way)
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Wee Sing Around the World Folk Song- Ciranda (Circle Game)
Ethiopia:
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Hymn- Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
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Verse- Psalm 68:31-32
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Poems- Ozymandias, Ethiopia, Obolesko
Australia:
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Hymn- Morning Has Broken
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Verse- Matthew 6:26-27
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Poems- My Country, Mulga Bill’s Bicycle
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Wee Sing Around the World Folk Song- Australia
Ukraine:
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Hymn- This is My Father’s World
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Verse- Isaiah 41:10
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Poems- A Summer Night’s Dream, A Crane Flew Around
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Wee Sing Around the World Folk Song- Veselee Husi (Jolly, Happy Ganders)
Madagascar:
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Hymn- O Worship the King
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Verse- Psalm 24:1
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Poems- Evening, The Tree of Life, Madagascar