The Circle of Life Youth Program 
and Christ Drum Circle
(John 8:12)
12Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Jesus is the Light of Life. A simple mission statement of this youth program
You can become a light to others walking in darkness...
1. As you reflect the light of Christ in your own life
2. As you abide in His teachings, and follow His doctrine
To watch the youth handcraft their own drums is beyond words to explain. To watch their eyes light up, as they open up their hearts wanting to let God into their lives to take away the fears that surround them in this world we live. To gather around a campfire and play praises to God, to throw their fears into the fire as they believe that God takes their fears and consumes them building up 'faith to replace those fears. I invite you to think about starting this program at your church. It is free to use and together we can make a difference in the lives of all children worldwide reguardless of denomination, using the universal languate of music to bring into their hearts the universal love of Jesus Christ.
Like all our programs we give you lesson materials and instructions in the program free. Detailed information so that you can start up your own Circle of Life Youth Program at your church. You may modify the program to best suit your own needs. We only ask that you sign up for the programs for legal reasons all the programs are free for you to use. Programs that teach youth the Bible in a exciting new way " The Word is Right Bible Game Show" . To learn more about this program contact Rev. Daniel L. Wheeler today. Dan is available also to come to your church for a workshop on these exciting programs and to work with your church in beginning your journey to help "make a difference". Contact him also for availbilty. Drums, rain sticks (shakers) timbrels detailed instructions in crafting the instruments and lesson materials. Learning about the heartbeat of God. Our circle represents our life circle and we guide the youth in allowing Jesus Christ to be in the center of our lifes circle. We speak about light for Jesus is the light of life. That is our scripture foundation.(John 8:12)
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. 1 John 1:7
During every week we incorporate fire from the Bible and its meaning to youth. The use of fire in the Bible right up to the End Times. WIth Pastor Dan's STS method the youth can see, feel and touch. They can throw their fears into the fire and let God consume them and replace them with faith, they can throw a branch into the fire and watch it burn in relationship to: If a man abide not in Me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned" (John 15:5-6 showing the youth that we must abide in Jesus Christ which also is part of the mission statement above.[Abide in his teachings]. Some other scriptures that we teach from.
Fires are usually always noticed. They draw attention. Is this not also the case with the fires of anger or love? An angry person rarely keeps their anger to themselves. They are like a spark. They will usually ignite, agitate others until a conflict (fire) occurs. In the same way, one burning with love and compassion, which is like a fire, will spread God’s flames of kindness, melting the hearts of those around them. Click below to read more about why we use fire and what a Christian needs to know.
Why we use a fire ring 
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The Circle of Life Drum Circle incorporates a unique teaching of Rhythm. The youth learn to create their own patterns. These patterns each youth create are given names by the youth and written down in their notebooks. So if we say lets start with the God will rock you pattern, they known the pattern because one of the youth created it. It is fun, and exciting to watch the youth express in music and be creative as they paint musical pictures in rhythm to worship God. Numbers from the bible are used as the youth learn to play the drums they craft from the basic beat of a heart to the 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, patterns using numbers. The importance of numbers is in reference to how they are used throughout Scripture, This way the youth learn to relate the Scripture passages to the patterns they play. Like the 7 pattern left right left right left right left, [7] The youth learn to play the patterns with both hands, left right right left so on from the outside rim to the far sitde rim and the center. Along with the drums the youth handcraft they also craft other percussion instruments like timbrels, and shakers. Using the hands to play the percussion instruments in this unique method also incorporates clapping of hands.
One youth took the song that is heard at sports games "We will rock you and said why can't I use it to say "God will rock you"!. Left right clap clap. [ Left hand center, right hand center, hands up clap clap repeat] By the youth creating their own patterns it brings into this program the expression of ones own self, to the Lord. Allowing the youth to 'feel what they feel as they learn to worship. We all must worship on our own levels and bring our sacrfice of praise to God almighty. This program has truly touched my heart to watch the youth ask God to listen to their heart's as they cry out to him in celebration, prayer, and need, learning to work together in UNITY and for Others.
Pastor Dan Wheeler teaching the youth a new pattern from the rim to the center a basic three pattern. 1-2-3 . The patterns can be combined with others in this unique fashion. Listening to the 'heartbeat" of God as they ask God to listen to their hearts. If you would like to know more or are interested in starting this program at your church for your youth group contact Dan at shalomtoyou321@aol.com and mention Circle of life in the subject box of your mail.
