August 2011
49 posts
Sobrenatural (Supernatural) by Marcos Witt
Information from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcos_witt
Marcos Witt (born in 1962) is an American, four-time Latin Grammy Award-winning Christian singer and pastor. He spent of his growing-up years in Mexico.
In 1986, Marcos founded CanZion Producciones when he recorded his first project, “Canción a Dios”. Today he has recorded over 30 projects that are available on cassette, CD, and DVD. He...
Instructional Video: How To Worship Appropriately
This is hilarious… and an example of satire not crossing cultures. Awhile ago I posted it on Facebook and a Christian friend in Asia didn’t realize it was satire.Whoops! Humor may not cross cultures any better than music does (remember that when telling jokes from the front of your church service).
Is this your contemporary worship service?
Christian Latin Rock - Banda SuperGod
Crank it up loud! Here’s a great Latin rock worship song by Banda SuperGod. Praise God the Creator.
The band members are graduates of Christ for the Nations Institute, a school in Dallas, Texas.
Here’s their bio, from http://www.myspace.com/bandasupergod
“SuperGod es una banda cuyo deseo es ser relevantes y auténticos. Graduados del Instituto Cristo Para Las Naciones, su...
Worship Renewal Grants to Promote Multicultural...
One of my favorite organizations is the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, hosted at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.
Each year, they award a number of “Worship Renewal Grants” to churches and parachurch ministries in the USA and Canada. Over 330 have been awarded so far. See the full list at http://worship.calvin.edu/grants/past.html.
Over 20 of these grants...
5 Reasons to Use Liturgical Music in Your...
Alex Mejias is the founder and director of High Street Hymns.
“High Street Hymns is a non-profit music ministry that exists to spread the Gospel and worship the Triune God in spirit and truth through hymns, psalms and spiritual songs.” http://highstreethymns.com/
This is what they say about their ministry:
Our goal is touch hearts and minds with the love and grace of God,...
Music Internship Opening at Multicultural Church:...
New City Fellowship is a network of multicultural churches in the US. They recently sponsored the fabulous conference on multicultural worship at their St. Louis church. Now, their founding church in Chattanooga has a paid position open for a music intern - check it out!
I’ve known music director James Ward for awhile; this information comes from his post today at...
African Gospel Group Acappella (Liberia)
Information on this video and song from the original 2008 poster at YouTube. http://youtu.be/5OVi-BLywTE
Men’s African Group singing Kuo.These guys are truly blessed by God! Please support them and the Childrens relief! orginal video posted by “oboyoberta” - My 8 friends from Liberia, Africa, singing a Native song “KUO”(The Devil is a Liar). This song available on...
More Hymns for the 10th anniversary of September...
We have had a number of requests for the pamphlet of twelve texts published by The Hymn Society in 2002 entitled Songs of Remembrance: Hymns for the Commemoration of September 11, 2001. This pamphlet was included in THE HYMN (Summer 2002). If you need a copy, you may contact the office and we will send a pdf version by return email. Printed copies are also available. deb [at] thehymnsociety...
Questions about Planning Worship for 9/11/1...
Posted by By Patrick Watts on August 24, 2011 at http://blogs.lifeway.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-tb.cgi/9400
This year, there is a Sunday with new significance; September 11th is the tenth anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. Here are some questions you may want to ask yourself as you make your plans - See the original blog post for suggested answers!
How much do we let it...
Kyrie Eleison, Iona Community
This beautiful...
Kyrie Eleison (Guatemala)
In preparation for...
Litany for 9/11 (Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church,...
Litany For “9/11”
Written by Gabe Huck, Music by Gregg Smith Commissioned by Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church, New York City Amandus J. Derr, Senior Pastor; Thomas Schmidt, Cantor First performed on September 8, 2002
Lord and lover of humankind, Teach us to groan as you must groan, sudden mourners, all of us. Cry with us, instruct us in the language of lamentation. For wars we thought were far away...
Thank You (SALSATON version) by Puchi Colon
For over a decade, Latin Gospel Music listeners in the US and abroad have enjoyed the melodic, Latin music of Puchi Colon. Puchi (pronounced ‘poo-chee’) is a musician, singer-songwriter and producer. Puchi is a native of New Jersey, and of Puerto Rican decent. His passion for his music compliments his sincere love for his savior, Jesus Christ and conviction to advance the Kingdom of God. Puchi...
Get Cultured: The Curse of the White Suburban...
Sandra Van Opstal, a Chicago-born, second-generation Latina, is a worship leader who is passionate about creating atmospheres where people of different cultures can come together in peace to experience the presence and power of God.
Sandra spent over ten years serving with InterVarsity as a campus staff and team leader at Northwestern University. She currently serves as the Director of...
'Yahweh' by U2
U2 is one of my favorite bands. One of my favorite songs of theirs is Yahweh, off of the 2004 albumHow to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb.
Prior to the song’s initial recording, the band’s lead guitarist The Edge had the ideas for the music already planned. Lead vocalist Bono later added the vocals spontaneously during the song’s first take. The original vocal take by Bono was so...
Audit of Potential Musicking Opportunities at...
This blog was started in connection with the class I teach for the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies (IWS). http://www.iws.edu/IWS/
It’s a 6-credit MA-level class called “MWS 504: Cross-cultural Perspectives in Christian Worship.”
One assignment for students is to make an “Audit of Potential Musicking Opportunities in My Church or Other Miinistry...
International Adoption Agents: How Songs Find New...
If you’re near Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 17, 2011, don’t miss this seminar: International Adoption Agents: How Songs Find New Homes presented by Dr. Emily Brink
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Calvin College http://www.calvin.edu/academic/call/noontime.htm
The seminar will be related to one given with the same title at Baylor University in April 2010....
Ubi Caritas, sung by Connie Dover
Connie Dover is an American singer-songwriter who primarily writes and performs Celtic and American folk music. She began her recording career in the early 1980s with the band Scartaglen, and has released 5 CDs under her own name.
I’ve been following Connie’s gorgeous singing for 2 decades and have to agree with this review: “Just occasionally, a voice arrives on the folk scene...
Healing is in Your Hands (song for 9/11 service)
Thanks to Joel for introducing me to this wonderful song! It was composed by Daniel Carson, Chris Tomlin, Christy Nockels, Matt Redman, and Nathan Nockels, and references Ephesians 3:17-19, Romans 8:37-39, and Psalm 85:2.
The song was premiered at the Passion 2010 conference. It is superb for any day of any year. I especially recommend it for church services on Sept 11, 2011.
For a great video...
Prayer of St Francis of Assisi, sung by Olivia...
I prefer Sarah McLachlan’s musical setting, but this might suit someone else better.
Service for God Enthroned above a World where...
This service was prepared for the 4th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the USA. It can easily be adapted for the 10th anniversary (or beyond).
I especially like that it’s based on the two parts of Psalm 2:
“The spirit of this service will focus on two concurrent but competitive forces in our society-the nations and people who conspire and plot (see Psalm 2:1ff.) and the...
Resources for the Tenth Anniversary of 9/11, from...
http://www.clayfirecurator.org/resources-for-the-tenth-anniversary-of-911/ has a list of books, bulletins, prayers, resources for children, preaching resources, small group study guides, and more.
Worship resources are at the bottom and include:
An Act of Praise on the Anniversary of September 11 (United Methodist Church)
Entrance Rite for Commemorating the Anniversary of September 11 (ELCA...
Worship Resources for September 11, from CICW
From our colleagues at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship:
“As we come to significant anniversaries recalling the events of September 11, 2001, we bring our lament and prayers to God in communal worship. Here are some links to resources for your worship planning in such times.”
See their great resources here:...
Songs of Comfort and Trust in Times of Tragedy
http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/songs-of-comfort-and-trust-in-times-of-tragedy is the source for this post - thanks to colleagues at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship for preparing this songlist and introduction (exact author not listed). Originally published on June 1, 2005
The nature of the human heart is to search for words to express thoughts and feelings. And...
Prayer of St Francis of Assisi, sung by Sarah...
This is my all-time favorite musical setting of this vital prayer, attributed to 13th century visionary St. Francis of Assisi. Not suitable for a congregation, it could be done as “special music.” There are several homemade videos of slides to go with the song available on YouTube, I like this one. Or make your own and show it during your church service. The prayer is vital for every...
Some Liturgical Resources for 9/11 Memorial...
Thomas Martin, an IWS class member, is the Worship Leader and Organist at Georgetown Presbyterian Church (Georgetown, SC). He is in the planning stages of designing the worship service for 9/11/2011, and suggests these resources.
We will use this litany at the Prayer of Confession (from National Council of Churches):
http://www.ncccusa.org/interfaith/sept-11-litany.html
We will be using the OT...
(The Lord's Prayer) "As It Is In Heaven," by Matt...
Here’s a great contemporary song based on “The Lord’s Prayer” composed by Matt Maher and Ed Cash. (Thanks for the tip, Bret!) It appears on Matt’s recording ‘Empty and Beautiful.’
2005 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) spiritandsong.com (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Alletrop Music (Admin. by Music Services)
See a...
“The Lord’s Prayer” sung by the...
(St Francis' Prayer) "Instruments of Your Peace,"...
This 1993 song is still popular and singable by a soloist, choir and/or congregation. Here’s 2 versions of it being performed:
A cappella version by “The Lord’s Moor Singers”
and
A version with Native American flute, piano, chorus and soloists, orchestra
My friend Darrell Harris writes, “This song was used at the prayer service at St. Bartholomew’s...
Index of The United Methodist Hymnal by Cultural,...
Much has been made of the inclusiveness of the 1989 United Methodist Hymnal, with its multiethnic, multicultural, multilingual contents and its broad range of musical and hymnic styles. It is certainly true that it is the most inclusive of Methodist and United Methodist hymnals.
This index assigns each entry in the body of hymns (numbers 57-734) to a category according to musical style, ethnic...
Songs for Memorial Service on 9/11/2011
The 10th anniversary of the US disaster of 9/11/2001 is approaching soon. It’s on a Sunday, which means it will be referenced in tens of thousands of American church services.
What songs might we thoughtfully choose for our church services on this day? My students (Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies, www.iws.edu) and I will be making some suggestions in future blog posts.
Feel...
Mukteshwar = "Eternal Life God" (live performance...
“Mukteshwar” is derived from two Sanskrit words: ‘mukti’ meaning “eternal life” and ‘ishwar,’ a term for God. The term originally referred to an ancient legend about Shiva; the name is now sometimes used by Christians in India to refer to Jesus Christ - “Eternal Life God.”
It’s also the name of a song from Aradhana’s...
“Lord, Receive My Praise” - Latin jazz...
Unity One Multiethnic Worship & Cultural Workshop...
Where: El Shaddai Bethlehem Ministries 529 E Broad St Bethlehem, PA 18018 When: Friday, November 11 2011, 2-4 PM
What:
Unity One Multiethnic Worship & Cultural Workshop
Unity One is presenting its first workshop on multiethnic/multicultural worship music, training, and critical cultural thinking. This workshop will show participants how to implement multiethnic worship...
The Top Ten Reasons Why Every Church Planting Team...
Dave Hall previously worked with Pioneers, and founded a ministry called “Worship From the Nations.” His seminal article connecting worship with church-planting was originally published in the January 2000 issue of the Evangelical Missions Quarterly (EMQ). A version was also published in Mission Frontiers (23/2) in 2001.
Here is a summary of the 10 points - read the entire...
What Is A Christian Song? Informal comparisons of...
“You can put all of my possessions here in Jesus’ name Nail a sign on the door Bright and early Sunday morning with my walking cane I’m going up to see my Lord” “At the temple of the Incas There’s fountain flowing cheese dip Then they smuggled it to Texas Then they tricked us with the free chips It’s mind control in a salsa bowl”
Guess which lyric...
All going down to see the Lord Jesus: Queen
The UK band Queen recorded their first album in 1972. It included a song titled “Jesus.” Freddie Mercury, the famous singer and composer, was a Parsi Zoroastrian. He was born in Zanzibar with the name Farrokh Bulsara and grew up there and in India before moving to the UK at age 17.
And then I saw Him in the crowd A lot of people had gathered round Him The beggars shouted the lepers...
Strategies for Cross-Cultural Music & Worship, by...
Greetings from the New City Music Conference 2011, hosted in St. Louis! https://newcity.smartevents.com/ncf-music-conference
This is a tremendous conference - if you have any interest in multicultural worship, don’t miss the 2012 conference!
Our plenary speaker this morning was James Ward. He had 25 years in the CCM world, and was the founding ‘chief musician’ at New City...
The Whole World Has Gone Glocal - What About Your...
Read this article here http://www.weaconnections.com/getattachment/bdd9e063-00ef-4602-b80e-70f69a4bc2ca/The-world-has-gone-local.aspx
It was originally published in Connections, The Journal of the World Evangelical Association’s Mission Commission, Sept 2010.
The actual title was supposed to be “The Whole World Has Gone Glocal…” but the proofreader thought the word was...
U2 + Gospel Choir - I still haven't found what I'm...
"Glocal People, Glocal Worship"
This image was originally posted at http://www.ibcberlin.org/blog/?p=1368 The International Baptist Church of Berlin
The Vision & Primary Themes of Glocal Worship
In our next few blog posts, we’ll look at what is called “Glocal Worship.” The term “glocal” is a portmanteau word combining ‘global’ and ‘local,’ and refers to the imtermingling of global and local concerns.
In this age with instant communications across much of the world through enhanced media, we realize that what happens in other countries...
Christian Congregational Music: Local and Global...
Christian Congregational Music: Local and Global Perspectives
This conference will be held 1-3 September 2011, Ripon College Cuddesdon, Oxford, UK Christian congregational singing is a vital and vibrant dimension of church communities worldwide. It reflects, informs, and articulates local convictions and concerns as well as global flows of ideas and products. Congregational song can unify...
My worship services can only aspire to be this bad...
Here are several wildly popular videos of terrible but apparently sincere Christian songs.
When your worship team is having a bad day, or you realize you made a bad song choice, think on these and give thanks that you’re not this bad. :-)
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Esperanza Spalding: jazz version of 1 Cor 13's...
Many people became aware of Esperanza Spalding after she was the surprise winner in the 2011 Grammy Awards for Best New Artist - the first jazz artist to win the award.
She is an accomplished jazz bass player, singer, composer, arranger, bandleader, and recording artist. She notes, “My mom is Welsh, Hispanic, and Native American, and my father is black.” She attributes her...
The Heritage of African American Songs, and the...
Dr. James Abbington, known affectionately as “Jimmie” to his many friends, is a an amazingly versatile musician/scholar who is committed to the study and practice of worship music from the African American heritage. He is equally at home playing the piano, Hammond organ, or pipe organ; directing a choir; directing a conference; or composing, writing, and editing books and music on aspects of...
Is it worth the trouble to sing in a new/different...
This entry is reposted from http://proskuneo.info/2011/08/is-it-worth-it/. Royce Morris has been part of Proskuneo for several years, and I’ve really appreciated his friendship and modelling of how to lead multicultural worship. Proskuneo is one of the leading ministries promoting effective multicultural worship in churches. www.proskuneo.info
Is It Worth It?
Is it worth the trouble to...
“Our Great God” - worship song from...