When 6-year-old Loren Patterson started moving to the rhythm during a church service, she had no idea her spontaneous worship would touch the hearts of more than 59 million people worldwide. The young girl’s uninhibited dancing to ‘Old Church Choir’ has become a viral sensation on Facebook, spreading joy and renewing faith across continents.
A moment of pure worship captured on camera
During the worship service, Loren expressed her devotion through energetic dance moves while participating in the church choir. Her mother, Jennifer Patterson, recorded the heartfelt moment that would soon resonate with millions around the globe.
Jennifer Patterson described her daughter’s performance simply, saying, “She was just going with the Lord.”
Global impact of a child’s faith
The video’s reach has been extraordinary, with the Patterson family receiving countless messages from viewers internationally. These communications have revealed the profound effect Loren’s joyful worship has had on people’s spiritual lives.
“I’ve gotten them from around the world, from people saying they’ve been blessed in one way or another,” Patterson said. “One I remember in particular was a woman who renewed her faith just because she felt the conviction when she watched the video.”
The young dancer remains committed to using her talents for worship, with her mother confirming that Loren intends to continue praising God through song and dance.
The biblical passage from Psalm 149:3 reflects this form of worship: “Let them praise the Lord with dancing; let them make music to him with tambourines and lyres.“
