Here's a scripture video we used in our Christmas Eve services in the middle of the song Emmanuel. It was my first experience with creating a motion graphics video from scratch.
Enjoy!
Showing posts with label worship. Show all posts
Showing posts with label worship. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Monday, November 14, 2011
WEEKEND REVIEW - NOVEMBER 13, 2011
Instrumental Prelude: Glory To God Forever [A]
Call to Worship: Lamentations 3:22-23
Your Love Never Fails [G]
Mighty To Save [A]
Congregational Reading: Psalm 67
Never Once [B]
Announcements
Missionary Update Videos
Message - John & Bonnie Nystrom
World Missions Focus - "Why Does God Bless Us?"
I Surrender All [D]
Monday, October 31, 2011
WEEKEND REVIEW - OCTOBER 30, 2011
This past weekend was an exciting one in the life of our church. Something special happened during the worship yesterday. I suppose the energy level in the room and excitement over coming together as a church to build and expand was part of it. But the Holy Spirit was definitely alive and well, and the congregation sang and clapped LOUD as we closed the service with "Our God." It was definitely a mountaintop experience for me in my journey as a worship leader.
Instrumental Prelude: Famous One [E]
Call to Worship: Philippians 4:4
Here For You [C]
Revelation Song [F]
Announcements
Growing Together faith stories
Special: Never Once [B] - tied this song into the journey our church has been on, and how there have been scars, struggles, and rough patches on the way, but God has been with us and has been FAITHFUL every step of the way.
Message - Dave Corlew
Growing Together In Praise - "The Power of Joy"
Communion / turn in Commitment Cards
During Communion as people came forward: How Deep the Father's Love For Us [E]
God Is Able [Bb]
Our God [Bb]
Instrumental Prelude: Famous One [E]
Call to Worship: Philippians 4:4
Here For You [C]
Revelation Song [F]
Announcements
Growing Together faith stories
Special: Never Once [B] - tied this song into the journey our church has been on, and how there have been scars, struggles, and rough patches on the way, but God has been with us and has been FAITHFUL every step of the way.
Message - Dave Corlew
Growing Together In Praise - "The Power of Joy"
Communion / turn in Commitment Cards
During Communion as people came forward: How Deep the Father's Love For Us [E]
God Is Able [Bb]
Our God [Bb]
Monday, October 24, 2011
WEEKEND REVIEW - OCTOBER 23, 2011
Yesterday I had the opportunity to just attend church, be a part of the congregation, and be led in worship by my friend Matt Ross. As much as I love leading worship, I also love the occasional week where I'm not on stage at all, but rather sitting with my wife and taking everything in. I think weekends like this are good for me for three reasons:
1) It reminds me that it's not about me. The church doesn't need me in order to worship Jesus. Jesus doesn't need me to lead people in worship to Him. Rather, I am privileged to play a small role in facilitating worship from week to week, and God in His goodness and kindness chooses to use me to that end.
2) Every leader needs to also be led by others. Yesterday I had the opportunity to sit under Matt's leadership, and to learn from him. One of the things Matt does well is give leadership away. Here's what I mean: Matt had another band member start almost every song in the set, and he also gave Melissa (the other vocalist) places to lead the song where he stopped singing or backed off the mic. I do this sometimes, but probably not as often as I could (or should) when I'm leading.
3) It allows me to connect one-on-one with more people. On weeks when I am leading or in the band, I have to be watching the clock before services to make sure I'm on stage in time for the prelude. After the service, by the time I get off stage and make my way back to the lobby, many people have already left, especially first-time visitors. Sometimes it kills me to see people's faces during worship for several months before I ever get a chance to meet them and learn their name (although as our church continues to grow I recognize that this is a reality). This past weekend I had the opportunity to meet some newer people, and also to connect more with people I usually only see in passing or from the stage.
I would encourage every worship leader to plan in weekends at least once every couple months where you can simply attend your church and not be leading. At the same time, I recognize that for some this is nearly impossible to do.
I'm thankful that my pastor allows me the opportunity to do this every so often, and I am also thankful for other capable leaders in our church who step up and lead when asked.
Here's the set that Matt planned:
Instrumental Prelude: Give Us Clean Hands [G]
Call to Worship: Psalm 98:4
Blessed Be Your Name [G]
Nothing But the Blood (Redman) [A] ->
right into Because of Your Love (Wickham) [A]
Announcements
Growing Together faith story
Announce Kids & Youth GT Commitment Totals
GT Video
Message - Dave Corlew
Growing Together In Giving - "Becoming Good Givers"
How Marvelous (I Stand Amazed) [G]
1) It reminds me that it's not about me. The church doesn't need me in order to worship Jesus. Jesus doesn't need me to lead people in worship to Him. Rather, I am privileged to play a small role in facilitating worship from week to week, and God in His goodness and kindness chooses to use me to that end.
2) Every leader needs to also be led by others. Yesterday I had the opportunity to sit under Matt's leadership, and to learn from him. One of the things Matt does well is give leadership away. Here's what I mean: Matt had another band member start almost every song in the set, and he also gave Melissa (the other vocalist) places to lead the song where he stopped singing or backed off the mic. I do this sometimes, but probably not as often as I could (or should) when I'm leading.
3) It allows me to connect one-on-one with more people. On weeks when I am leading or in the band, I have to be watching the clock before services to make sure I'm on stage in time for the prelude. After the service, by the time I get off stage and make my way back to the lobby, many people have already left, especially first-time visitors. Sometimes it kills me to see people's faces during worship for several months before I ever get a chance to meet them and learn their name (although as our church continues to grow I recognize that this is a reality). This past weekend I had the opportunity to meet some newer people, and also to connect more with people I usually only see in passing or from the stage.
I would encourage every worship leader to plan in weekends at least once every couple months where you can simply attend your church and not be leading. At the same time, I recognize that for some this is nearly impossible to do.
I'm thankful that my pastor allows me the opportunity to do this every so often, and I am also thankful for other capable leaders in our church who step up and lead when asked.
Here's the set that Matt planned:
Instrumental Prelude: Give Us Clean Hands [G]
Call to Worship: Psalm 98:4
Blessed Be Your Name [G]
Nothing But the Blood (Redman) [A] ->
right into Because of Your Love (Wickham) [A]
Announcements
Growing Together faith story
Announce Kids & Youth GT Commitment Totals
GT Video
Message - Dave Corlew
Growing Together In Giving - "Becoming Good Givers"
How Marvelous (I Stand Amazed) [G]
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
NEW MUSIC
Being a worship leader, something I get pumped about is new music. There's been a lot of great music coming out lately, and a lot that's coming out very soon.
Here's some great worship albums that have been on repeat in my car for the last few weeks:
Hillsong Live - God Is Able
My first few listens of a Hillsong album always leave me thinking that it's more of the same. But in this case, it's a good thing. Hillsong has some gifted songwriters that continue to write accessible melodies that weave in the truths of the gospel. Standout tracks include "Unending Love", "Alive In Us", and the title track, "God Is Able".
Matt Redman - 10,000 Reasons
Worship leaders, you've probably had this album since the day it came out, but if not, get it. This may be Redman's best album to date, and it was recorded live, which is really what Redman does best. I think every song on it is good. Our church has been singing "Here For You" for a few months now - great song. Others I hope to get into our church are "Never Once" and "10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)".
And here's a few I'm excited about that release next Tuesday:
David Crowder Band Christmas Album - "Oh For Joy"
Crowder + Christmas = guaranteed to bring some great tunes.
Harvest Worship - "Heaven Opens" EP
An album of original songs from Harvest Naperville. From watching the promo video, it looks like Dan Lidstone and crew knocked this one out of the park. I can't wait to hear it.
Here's some great worship albums that have been on repeat in my car for the last few weeks:
Hillsong Live - God Is Able
My first few listens of a Hillsong album always leave me thinking that it's more of the same. But in this case, it's a good thing. Hillsong has some gifted songwriters that continue to write accessible melodies that weave in the truths of the gospel. Standout tracks include "Unending Love", "Alive In Us", and the title track, "God Is Able".Matt Redman - 10,000 Reasons
Worship leaders, you've probably had this album since the day it came out, but if not, get it. This may be Redman's best album to date, and it was recorded live, which is really what Redman does best. I think every song on it is good. Our church has been singing "Here For You" for a few months now - great song. Others I hope to get into our church are "Never Once" and "10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)".And here's a few I'm excited about that release next Tuesday:
David Crowder Band Christmas Album - "Oh For Joy"
Crowder + Christmas = guaranteed to bring some great tunes.Harvest Worship - "Heaven Opens" EP
An album of original songs from Harvest Naperville. From watching the promo video, it looks like Dan Lidstone and crew knocked this one out of the park. I can't wait to hear it.
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