Mary Rice Hopkins and Darcie Maze
Family Concert Description

A Mary Rice Hopkins' concert is an interactive experience of nonstop family fun and singing through God's Word from beginning to end. You will hear new songs from "Sing Through the Year" as well as a medley of award-winning songs like Hippopotamus, Superman, Fish Are Gonna Bite, Create in Me and Matilda. Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder of Joni and Friends, says, Mary “possesses the brilliant ability to, at once, be both wise and winsome. She captivates boys and girls with her passionate love of the Lord Jesus. And she does it all -- whether in message or music -- with on-pitch perfection.”

The music at Mary's concerts is packed with truths that bring children to their feet with interactive power point so that the parents can sing along. Even dads love the expert musicianship of Mary's band...and a chance to participate! Parents, grandparents, all loved ones and friends, delight in a wonderful family experience, incredible visuals, hand movements, and energy they will not soon forget.

The newest addition to the concerts is "Green-Go," Darcie Maze's fun-loving puppet who has conversations with Mary about peer pressure and other issues facing kids today. This teaching duo uses puppets, live music, object lessons, teaching illusions, and hand motions to illustrate the Word of God. You will be amazed how one minute you will be laughing and the next minute a tender moment will occur and bring a tear to your eye. Together they illustrate the gospel in a powerful and tangible way.

Jo Ann Clark, Director of Children’s Ministries at Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church of Burbank writes about Mary and Darcie’s ministry saying, “This new cooperative ministry combines two international ministries of great influence, years of experience, and incredible giftedness. It is this combination empowered by the Holy Spirit that changes songs and puppets into worshipful activity. Together the fun time morphs into being in His presence and the soul becomes quieted so that the spirit can hear the whispers of God. Spiritual things happen!”

For delightful interactive entertainment, wholesome fun and uplifting worship, a Mary Rice Hopkins family concert is an event your entire family from young child to grandparent will enjoy. “What a breath of fresh air, says Rev. Chuck Swindoll. Her style is contagious, and her spirit is beautiful. Kids of all ages (even gray-haired granddads like me) never tire of her tunes or forget her lyrics.”