God Of Wonders
Everlasting God
Rescue
Lead Me to the Cross
Surrender
God of Wonders
Monday, December 26, 2011
Sunday 1-1-12 Worship Set
Awesome is the Lord Most High
God Of Wonders
Everlasting God
Rescue
Lead Me to the Cross
Surrender
God of Wonders
God Of Wonders
Everlasting God
Rescue
Lead Me to the Cross
Surrender
God of Wonders
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Saturday, November 26, 2011
How to Fail as a Worship Leader in 10 Easy Steps
Our pastor passed this to me and I thought I would share it with you. Please take a moment and read through. All good stuff! -Jeremy
How to Fail as a Worship Leader in 10 Easy Steps
by David Santistevan
How to Fail as a Worship Leader in 10 Easy Steps
Nobody is the perfect worship leader.
You probably didn’t wake up thinking, “How can I be the biggest failure possible today?”
We never set out to fail.
But when left unchecked, it’s easy for us to develop bad habits that take us where we don’t want to go.
As a worship leader myself, I’ve found that failure has a lot more to do with how we handle the small stuff behind the scenes, than it does with what happens on stage.
So here are 10 ways to ensure you fail as a worship leader. Reader, beware:
1. Leave God Out Of It
We all know how easy it is to go on autopilot – to just go through the motions. But when it comes to leading worship, we need God more than anything. We can’t just rely on our experience, talent or routines.
2. Don’t Communicate
Any artistic person falls prey to this. Don’t leave your team out of the loop. Don’t just coast from service to service. Err on the side of over-communication. Speak your vision constantly. Call team members, just to see how they’re doing. Care for your people.
3. Forget Others, Focus On Yourself
Your worship team is not a platform for you to shine. Focus your energy on raising others up and releasing them into ministry.
4. Ignore Technology
Many of us, in our zeal for something real, limit ourselves. We refuse to take musical and technological risks for fear of distracting from worship. What’s something you haven’t tried before? From creating loops, using a click track, trying new lighting, to plugging in an iPad - take a new risk. It may just help open up a new facet of worship for your team and congregation.
5. Leave Theology to the Preachers
Theology isn’t just for the preachers. If you’re not pursuing an ever-expanding view of God and immersing yourself in the Word of God, your worship leading will suffer. How can you lead people to a God you don’t care to know?
6. Ignore Your Pastor’s Vision
If you’re artsy, you know you have a hard time submitting to authority, particularly if they don’t seem to understand you. However, there’s nothing more important than for you to submit to the vision of your Senior Pastor. He’s been given a vision for your Church. He understands where God is taking your church. Humble yourself and carry it out with passion.
7. Lead Out of Routine, Not Vision
If today you have vision, tomorrow it will be gone. Vision is a flame that needs stoked every day – not just for yourself, but for your team. Don’t fall into the routine of rehearsal, service, rehearsal, service. Give your team a vision worth dying for.
8. Don’t Worship. Fake It.
The more you lead worship, the easier it is to fake it. Which is why personal worship is more important the more you lead. If you want to be effective, your personal worship needs to outshine your public worship. Spend time with Jesus every day and put that on display when you stand before your congregation.
9. Make Your Music Confusing
This can be such a tension. Musicians need to stretch their creativity to stay engaged, but the congregation needs something simple to engage with. When in doubt, err on what is congregational. Corporate worship is about the people of God engaging with the presence of God for the glory of God. If your music is confusing and keeps people watching, something needs to change. Invite them into the experience. Engage them in worship.
10. Be Unprepared
How many rehearsals have I attended with an unprepared worship leader? I’d rather not count. There’s nothing more frustrating than attending a rehearsal where the stage isn’t ready, the music not thought through, the leader clueless. Think through your rehearsal with focused organization. Be 100% prepared and ready. Your team will love you for it.
Nobody is the perfect worship leader. We are all on a journey. There’s grace if you mess up.
But, I would say the work of leading people to encounter God’s greatness is worth our greatest effort. That makes our development worth it, wouldn’t you say?
How to Fail as a Worship Leader in 10 Easy Steps
by David Santistevan
How to Fail as a Worship Leader in 10 Easy Steps
Nobody is the perfect worship leader.
You probably didn’t wake up thinking, “How can I be the biggest failure possible today?”
We never set out to fail.
But when left unchecked, it’s easy for us to develop bad habits that take us where we don’t want to go.
As a worship leader myself, I’ve found that failure has a lot more to do with how we handle the small stuff behind the scenes, than it does with what happens on stage.
So here are 10 ways to ensure you fail as a worship leader. Reader, beware:
1. Leave God Out Of It
We all know how easy it is to go on autopilot – to just go through the motions. But when it comes to leading worship, we need God more than anything. We can’t just rely on our experience, talent or routines.
2. Don’t Communicate
Any artistic person falls prey to this. Don’t leave your team out of the loop. Don’t just coast from service to service. Err on the side of over-communication. Speak your vision constantly. Call team members, just to see how they’re doing. Care for your people.
3. Forget Others, Focus On Yourself
Your worship team is not a platform for you to shine. Focus your energy on raising others up and releasing them into ministry.
4. Ignore Technology
Many of us, in our zeal for something real, limit ourselves. We refuse to take musical and technological risks for fear of distracting from worship. What’s something you haven’t tried before? From creating loops, using a click track, trying new lighting, to plugging in an iPad - take a new risk. It may just help open up a new facet of worship for your team and congregation.
5. Leave Theology to the Preachers
Theology isn’t just for the preachers. If you’re not pursuing an ever-expanding view of God and immersing yourself in the Word of God, your worship leading will suffer. How can you lead people to a God you don’t care to know?
6. Ignore Your Pastor’s Vision
If you’re artsy, you know you have a hard time submitting to authority, particularly if they don’t seem to understand you. However, there’s nothing more important than for you to submit to the vision of your Senior Pastor. He’s been given a vision for your Church. He understands where God is taking your church. Humble yourself and carry it out with passion.
7. Lead Out of Routine, Not Vision
If today you have vision, tomorrow it will be gone. Vision is a flame that needs stoked every day – not just for yourself, but for your team. Don’t fall into the routine of rehearsal, service, rehearsal, service. Give your team a vision worth dying for.
8. Don’t Worship. Fake It.
The more you lead worship, the easier it is to fake it. Which is why personal worship is more important the more you lead. If you want to be effective, your personal worship needs to outshine your public worship. Spend time with Jesus every day and put that on display when you stand before your congregation.
9. Make Your Music Confusing
This can be such a tension. Musicians need to stretch their creativity to stay engaged, but the congregation needs something simple to engage with. When in doubt, err on what is congregational. Corporate worship is about the people of God engaging with the presence of God for the glory of God. If your music is confusing and keeps people watching, something needs to change. Invite them into the experience. Engage them in worship.
10. Be Unprepared
How many rehearsals have I attended with an unprepared worship leader? I’d rather not count. There’s nothing more frustrating than attending a rehearsal where the stage isn’t ready, the music not thought through, the leader clueless. Think through your rehearsal with focused organization. Be 100% prepared and ready. Your team will love you for it.
Nobody is the perfect worship leader. We are all on a journey. There’s grace if you mess up.
But, I would say the work of leading people to encounter God’s greatness is worth our greatest effort. That makes our development worth it, wouldn’t you say?
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Sunday 11-20-11 Worship Set
Let It Rise
Majestic
All Because of Jesus
Beautiful King
It is You
Offertory: Made Me Glad
Communion: The Wonderful Cross
Invitation: Mighty to Save
Amazing Love
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Sunday 11-13-11 Worship Set
Awesome is the Lord Most High
Glory To God Forever
Your Grace is Enough
Jesus Messiah
Your Love Oh Lord
OFFERTORY: How Great is Our God
INVITATION: How Deep the Fathers Love
By Your Side
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Sunday 10-9-11 Worship Set
https://rcpt.yousendit.com/1246361236/954970d85c6fdc63d37f14fc1934376a
PRE-SERVICE MUSIC: Your Love Oh Lord (Instrumental)
WELCOME
Love the Lord
Awesome is the Lord Most High
Blessed Be Your Name
How Great is Our God
OFFERTORY: Lead Me to the Cross
COMMUNION: Amazing Love (You Are My King)
MESSAGE
CLOSING SONG: Awesome is the Lord Most High
Monday, September 26, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
Here's a different song.... "Oh, Great is Our God"
One of the praise and worship bands at Mars Hill in Seattle wrote this one. I like it... thought I'd share!
From Mars Hill... "Many generations have come before us singing corporate hymns and songs. Our great God has been praised with music since Genesis 1. Many of the songs we sing in our corporate gatherings now are hymns written hundreds of years ago. In the same way, we are responsible to teach the next generation what it means to worship God as a body of believers. This song has a line that says, “So we will make it known to our kids and we will sing about the gracious gifts you give.” May our children and our children’s children continue the legacy of singing about our great God."
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From Mars Hill... "Many generations have come before us singing corporate hymns and songs. Our great God has been praised with music since Genesis 1. Many of the songs we sing in our corporate gatherings now are hymns written hundreds of years ago. In the same way, we are responsible to teach the next generation what it means to worship God as a body of believers. This song has a line that says, “So we will make it known to our kids and we will sing about the gracious gifts you give.” May our children and our children’s children continue the legacy of singing about our great God."
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
Sunday 9-11-11 Worship Set
**Reminder** For Worship practice we'll all gather in Jeremy's office at 7:15 for a brief devotional. We'll try to start at 7:30 as soon as AWANA lets out.
Come Now is the time to Worship (instrumental)
All Because of Jesus
Forever
Your Great Name
Made Me Glad
I Have A Hope
Rescue
Come Now is the time to Worship (instrumental)
All Because of Jesus
Forever
Your Great Name
Made Me Glad
I Have A Hope
Rescue
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