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Go and Tell
Vol. 10 Themes
Evangelism
When Christian recording artist Jeni Varnadeau considers the beauty of God’s huge world, she just can’t keep it to herself. Listen to Jeni as she talks about spreading the gospel to all nations through her missions-minded song, "Go and Tell." She talks to the Kids On Mission audience about the importance of staying pure in heart and spreading the gospel to the world.
   

PENNY: OK Surfer Bob, you look like you’re doing something special, so what’s on today’s agenda?

SURFER BOB: Oh I just wanted to… (giggle) introduce somebody to ya. I ran into her while I was surfin’ ‘round the world. (sigh)

PENNY: Hummmmm. This is new … and you are acting a little strange. What’s going on? And who is going to be our special guest?

SURFER BOB: (sigh) Oh just someone I met while I was surfin’ ‘round the world. (sigh)

PENNY: You said that already Bob-o. And judging from the way you’re acting, she must have made quite an impression!

SURFER BOB: Wha … oh, uh … right … uh, our special guest. Ummm … well, her name is Ms. Jeni Varnadeau. And she’s a wonderful Christian artist who … who sings so wonderfully and is just so wonderful to everyone she comes in contact with …

PENNY: (to camera) I don’t think I’ve ever seen Surfer Bob act like this! Hey, Bob! Earth to Bob! Come in, Bob?! (to camera again) Well, if I am ever going to meet Jeni Varnadeau … I can see that I am going to have to take matters into my own hands. So while Surfer Bob is off in ‘La La Land,’ I’ll just type in a few commands here … and see what I can do.

JENI: Hello? Is this thing on? Surfer Bob … are you there?

SURFER BOB: Oh! Uh … hello Ms. Varnadeau. Ummm, hi. Uh … I would like to introduce you to my favorite Web pal, Penny. Penny, this is … Ms. Varnadeau.

JENI: Oh, Surfer Bob, call me Jeni! Hello, Penny. It is nice to finally get the chance to meet the person Bob is always talking about!

PENNY: It is very nice to meet you, too! But I get the impression that Surfer Bob is going to be talking a lot about you. You’ll have to forgive my friend for acting a little weird; (chuckle) I think he just might have a crush on you!

JENI: Oh, don’t be silly. You’re doing OK, aren’t you Bob?

SURFER BOB: (no response)

PENNY: Jeni, why don’t you just tell our Kids On Mission viewers, and myself, a little about you.

JENI: Well, I’m happily married … my home is in Tennessee … and I’m a singer/songwriter of Christian music. In fact, I am currently on my European tour, and today I come to you from the beautiful land of Belgium!

PENNY: Wow that’s awesome, Jeni! What is it like to tour in Europe?

JENI: Oh it is great! God has really blessed us with a wonderful tour, and there is so much to see here. Hey, while Surfer Bob was here, he followed me around with the Web cam and put together a little montage of video clips … would you like to see it?

PENNY: Oh yes, we would love to! Hey, Bob, why don’t you open that video file for us?

SURFER BOB: Heh, heh. Isn’t she great?!

JENI: (laugh) Uh, Penny? I think it would be better if you opened it up.

PENNY: (laugh) I think you’re right!

PENNY: Oh I wish I was there with you guys! It looks like you are having a great time.

JENI: It is hard to put into words! You know God has put it on my heart to sing His glory and sing about our Lord Jesus, and that is what I am doing … no matter where He sends me.

SURFER BOB: Hey, Jeni! It’s OK that I call you Jeni, right?

JENI: Yes, Bob.

SURFER BOB: What you just said, ‘bout singin’ no matter where God sends you, reminded me of a beautiful song you wrote. Tell us ‘bout that, would ya?!

JENI: You’re referring to my song, "Go and Tell," right?

SURFER BOB: Ummmm-hummmm

JENI: "Go and Tell" is a song that was written as a prayer to God. I mean … as I look around the world and see His creation, and I read the Bible and understand His power … I just have to GO and tell the world about Him!

SURFER BOB: Yeah, just like a missionary! I guess you could say that you are a missionary.

PENNY: That’s right Bob, and the world can hear God’s truth through Jeni’s music ministry.

JENI: Would you and your Kids On Mission friends like to see the "Go and Tell" music video?

PENNY & SURFER BOB: Yeah!

SURFER BOB: Ohhhhh wow! I just love that song!

PENNY: Me, too. Thanks for sharing that with us, Jeni!

JENI: Thanks to you guys for letting me show it to you.

SURFER BOB: What if somebody wants ta find out more ‘bout you and your ministry?

JENI: You can always log on to my Web site at www.jenivarnadeau.com. You can listen to music clips, check out tour dates and read about another ministry that I have called ChikChat.

SURFER BOB: Heh, heh … Chick Chat. That sounds like it's just for the girly types. Heh, heh.

PENNY: BOB! (back to Jeni) Chick Chat sounds interesting … tell us about it?

JENI: It’s a Biblically based workshop for preteen and teenage girls – where I teach about inner and outer beauty, as well as physical, mental and spiritual health. It encourages young girls to seek God, know His will and experience His love.

SURFER BOB: Sorry ‘bout my comment earlier. Heh, heh. Chick Chat sounds lovely! Just like … you, Ms. Jeni.

PENNY: OK, Bob. I think you need to go back to Jeni’s Web site and read her bio … especially the part about her being happily married.

SURFER BOB: Huh!

PENNY: Thanks for stopping by, Jeni. You have a wonderful ministry, and I can’t wait to see more! I’m going to put a link to JeniVarnadeau.com on the Kids On Mission Web site … how’s that sound?

JENI: That sounds great! Thanks for having me. We’ll keep in touch … bye Penny. (looks to Bob) Goodbye Señor Bob! (blows him a kiss)

SURFER BOB: Wha … did you … hey Penny! Did you see that? Yeeeee dowgies! I’m never going to wash my face again! I can’t believe it. I just got kissed by Jeni Varnadeau! Wooooo … hoooooo!

PENNY: (shakes her head in disbelief) Bye gang!

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