WEEKEND REVIEW #14 - AUGUST 30, 2009

We had a great time worshiping the Lord this past Sunday at ACC. It was the last Sunday in our Proverbs: Rumble Strips Series, and we celebrated communion together. Here's what we did:

Instrumental Prelude: He Is Exalted (G) -an oldie but a goodie!
Welcome | Announcements - Allison
Recite Apostle's Creed
-Blessed Be Your Name (B)
-It Is Well (B)
Message: "Loose Lips" - Dave
Offering
-Psalm 19 - May the Words of My Mouth (D)
Communion - Allan

-Jesus, Thank You (A) - great song From Pat Sczebel and the folks at Sovereign Grace. Check out the lyrics below.

-Mighty To Save (A)
Benediction: Psalm 19:14

We're also in the process of adding some musicians to our worship team. Pray for God's leading on this in the coming weeks! I'm excited!

Yahweh

Last week I bought the new Hillsong CD - "Faith + Hope + Love" and have been giving it a few listens over the past few days. My favorite song so far has been track 6 - "Yahweh". The lyrics to the chorus are simple ... "We look to Yahweh ... our hope is Yahweh ... and he shall reign forever and ever." And yet the Hillsong writers have a way of taking simple words and phrases and crafting brilliant, memorable melodies with them. This song has been running through my head and heart like crazy!

Today I found this video of the song, but it also includes an extended intro. to the song that explains the meaning of the name "Yahweh" and brings greater clarity to the lyrics and the theme of the song. I think this is a great example of using verbal transitions well between songs, and of explaining the point behind a song or helping the congregation understand how the song connects to their lives. Worship leaders, are you using your transitions well, with an aim to serve your congregation and ensure they understand what they are singing about?