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Use this kids countdown to create an engaging, exciting worship experience for the kids in your church.
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Genres: Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary
Five Minute Countdown - Clouds at Sunset Aerial
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Five Minute Countdown - Mountain Beauty Drone Aerial Background
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Use this Countdown at your church as a fun way to start your Kid's Worship Experience.
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Five Minute Countdown - Mountain Landscape Silhouette at Sunset
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Use this 5 minute countdown to ehance the environment of your worship service.
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Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Use this Countdown from our Christmas In The Manger series at your church as a fun way to kick off your Kid's Worship Experience with a theme of Christmas In The Manger.
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Five Minute Winter Seasonal Countdown
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Ignite your worship experience with this powerful 5-minute countdown video featuring a vivid, red fiery cross set against a dramatic backdrop. Perfect for setting the tone before your church service or special event, this timer creates a sense of anticipation and reverence as your congregation prepares their hearts for worship. Ideal for contemporary and traditional services alike.
Scripture: John 3:16, Galatians 2:20, Romans 5:8, Luke 9:23, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:5, Colossians 2:14, Philippians 2:8, Matthew 16:24, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Revelation 1:18, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 6:6, Mark 8:34, Ephesians 2:13, John 12:32, Revelation 5:9, Isaiah 6:7, Hebrews 9:14 (view more) (view less)
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Snowy Winter Aerial - Five Minute Countdown Video
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Beautiful fall colors and subtle movement make this five minute countdown a great fit for your next service.
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Beautiful fall colors and subtle make this five minute countdown a great fit for your next service.
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Elegant movement and beautiful fall colors make this five minute countdown a great fit for your next service.
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Stunning fall colors, flowing clouds and subtle movement make this five minute countdown a great fit for your next service.
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Stunning Fall colors and subtle movement make this five minute countdown a great fit for your next service.
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