Looking for a children’s ministry song that celebrates creativity, community, and God’s delight in creation?

“And God Says It Is Good” is an original song written by Pastor Matt Canniff-Kesecker for the North Carolina Synod’s And God Says It Is Good initiative. Congregations are invited to use these free resources in worship, Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, camp, children’s choir, and intergenerational ministry settings.

Access the Song Resources

Download and use these free resources:

• Watch the performance video on YouTube
• Watch the sign language video
• Download the videos
• Download the lyrics and chords

About the Song

The song celebrates God’s delight in creation and invites children and adults to join in creating, belonging, and building community together.

The sign language movements featured in the instructional video were originally taught by Beverly Elwell to children participating in YouthQuake and are now available for congregations to learn and share.

About And God Says It Is Good

And God Says It Is Good is a six-year initiative of the North Carolina Synod, ELCA, centered on the imagination, questions, and full humanity of children ages 3–10.

Through storytelling, creativity, and wonder, the initiative equips congregations and families with resources that nurture faith and celebrate the gifts children bring to the life of this church.

Learn more about the initiative, explore additional resources, register for camp opportunities, and discover ways to support the ministry.

andgodsaysitisgood.org