Glow began in 2002 with an idea: to make a group who could perform just for kids! They would sing, dance, act and communicate a great message to children. Silka, Jen, Hayley and Tim began a journey into what this group could be. A young person from our home church - Careforce Church Mt Evelyn, made up the name GLOW – God Loves Our World, and it stuck! During preparation for the first Christmastime tour, Erin came on board in Silka’s place. Pete supplied the games skills, Hayley contributed acting and dancing experience, Erin brought singing and callisthenics abilities, and Jen’s gymnastics and singing expertise came in handy too.

The Bree’s Christmas show wowed the kids of the local schools out in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs, and so the journey continued… A website and CD were on the cards, and 5 songs were recorded by the Glow girls during early 2003, and the CD was launched in August at the culmination of the Destiny Tour. The CD launch was a hit, and the girls were signing autographs into the night.  By the time Christmas rolled around, Brad was added to the team to fill Tim’s acting/puppeteer role, and the team trekked off to rural Victoria (Swan Hill) and NSW (Wollongong) for various shows in schools. By 2004, the team halted for a few months as Jen had her second child, but we were back on the road by mid year to take Bree’s Birthday to QLD and Tasmania for the Energizer conference.

The first Glow wedding occurred as Erin and Jonno tied the knot in October, and Brad took time out for his engagement also. Christmas comes but once a year, and this time almost 40 shows were booked, however Hayley severely damaged her knee the eve before the first Hope show. Despite the devastation, Glow performed as planned as their choreographer, Tamsin, stepped into Hayley’s performing shoes. Plans for a DVD were slowed as Glow waited for Hayley’s recovery from surgery, but shows continued and Glow even appeared at the Kidfest Franklin Graham Crusade at the Telstra Dome, 2005.

Nowra (NSW) and Alice Springs (NT) were amazing tours, as Glow worked with churches to positively reach their area. Hayley and Leigh’s wedding in September was next on the Glow agenda, then the rest of the team was off to Tasmania again. Glow toured the Toymaker’s Christmas show throughout schools in Melbourne and rural Victoria, followed by Carols events in Whitehorse, Federation Square, and Wyndym.

 

Shows

The Beach 2006 – 2007
The tribe is back together again for summer at the beach, time to trick the lifeguard again - what fun! But there is a new girl on the beach. Will the tribe keep their friendship strong? Will Marty the lifeguard fall off his perch? Where do the kids really belong? Through catchy tunes and funky dances Summer Sun, All About Me, and I Belong, Glow teach the importance of friendships and of God’s acceptance and presence even if we feel alone.

Bree’s Birthday 2002 – 2006
Bree’s brother and sister’s birthday’s are approaching, and all the attention in the family is on them, Bree feels like no one cares about her, she isn’t anything special. The Bad Conscience only worsens Bree’s thoughts, but will the unusual visitor in Bree’s dream be able to tell her the truth about who she really is? Using songs Valuable, No Matter, and Glow and some entertaining puppets, the Glow team communicate God’s message that everyone is special and He loves them no matter what.

Toymaker’s Christmas 2005
A clown who cannot juggle, a small toy doll which talks, an elf named Jinka and a family dealing with the pressures of Christmas make for a crazy story entwining each character’s journey. Will Jinka get the toys ready in time for The Toymaker’s big night? Will Sharna receive what she dreams of for Christmas? With songs Joy to the World, Valuable and For A Reason Glow reinforce the true meaning of Christmas, share that God doesn’t make mistakes, and he has a good plan for everyone’s life.

Hope Christmas 2004
A brother and sister look forward to Christmas, but their parents being apart means there’s not much to ask for that will make them really happy. They have a crazy old hoot for a grandmother, and their mother is a little stressed. What will happen come Christmas? Will their mother stabilise herself? Does the grandma have any real pearls of wisdom left? Songs Hope, Make a Difference and For a Reason, relate Glow’s message clearly, that God is the only rock we can rely on in life, and he can help you make the most out of your life.

Destiny Show 2003
Puppets Slim and Franklin tell the story of Chloe’s pitfalls and triumphs in the world of Gymnastics. Her dad has supported her throughout her life, but can he trust her now that she’s seeing a new coach? Will she reach her goal at becoming an Olympic Gymnast? How will she influence her friend Sally? Through songs Destiny, Glow and No Matter, this story allows children to see the choices we have in life, and the truth that God has a great plan and destiny for their lives.