February 2012
24 posts
10 CCM Easter Songs suggested by Worship Together
www.WorshipTogether.com has a link to 10 suggested songs for the Easter season. The links include a free lead sheet, streaming audio, Scripture reference, and more.
The songs are by CCM stars such as Kari Jobe, Chris Tomlin, Gungor, Matt Redman, Hillsong, and others.
Go to http://blog.worshiptogether.com/worshiptogether/2012/02/10-free-easter-songs-2012-edition.html
The World is Here (by John Carpenter)
This is a repost from John Carpenter’s blog post at “Lead Like Jesus” at http://blog.leadlikejesus.org/blog/entry/the-world-is-here/ Feb 28, 2012
The city in which I work has experienced a large population growth due to immigration. Fifty percent of our population growth is from internationals. It is safe to say the world is here! We hear other languages when we walk down the...
Worship Seminar (Multicultural Worship & More),...
https://www.facebook.com/events/380183358658888/
Vineyard Community Church 4274B Frontage Road Augusta, GA 30909
Saturday, April 21, 2012 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM Free
Join us for a morning of Worship and Training. With special guest Steve Carpenter from Chicago, Il. (Creativity & Hip Hop in a worship Context). You won’t want to miss this. Bring your entire worship team! This is a free...
Video of Aradhna concert, plus new tour dates
Here’s a video (100 minutes) of a worship concert by Aradhna, from July 20 2011.
from http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/16341672
Chris Hale writes, “This might have been the best concert of the year for me (not only because I cooked with Michael WIlson, a seven course Indian meal for the whole audience, with chai and dessert. But I think this really represents what Aradhna...
"Mei Tian" ('Everyday') - Mandarin worship song
This song was recorded by Heart Sounds International, a ministry that helps ignite culturally relevant and biblically appropriate worship, especially in places where Christ followers are restricted, persecuted or unknown. http://www.heart-sounds.org/
To subscribe to the free monthly e-newsletter, go to http://www.heart-sounds.org/forms/subscribe.html
Projects undertaken by Heart Sounds...
Freedom Sunday 2012: Worship Leading, Biblical...
Freedom Sunday is this Sunday (Feb 26, 2012).
The conservative estimate is that there are 27 million people being held in bondage today, more than at any other time in human history. As we worship God this Sunday (and every Sunday), how are we to connect worship and the biblical command to promote justice?
Go here http://www.freedomsunday.org/resources/ for many resources, including these...
Gospel Music in a Global World (new Fuller course...
For queries, contact Dr. Roberta King by email at rking [at] fuller (dot) edu
Kyrgyz-Bluegrass Multicultural Music
“U.S. Embassy Bishkek celebrated 20 years of friendship and cooperation with the Kyrgyz Republic with a rousing anniversary concert by the Red State Ramblers and local group Ustatshakirt. The full house at the National Opera and Ballet Theatre thoroughly enjoyed the toe-tapping rhythms and unique blend of traditional American and Kyrgyz music.”
See a transcription of the American...
Five New [CCM] Songs To Consider for Worship in...
These suggestions are by Drew Causey, adapted from his blog post at http://asburyseedbed.com/feed/five-new-songs-to-consider-for-worship-in-lent I’ve inserted some YouTube videos so you can easily hear the songs.
Every year I listen to a lot of music trying to find songs that are theologically targeted and musically accessible for our congregation to sing during Lent. Here are five new (or...
Lenten Resources 1
On Ash Wednesday, the global worship ensemble that I co-lead (ISHQ) led a service of Penitential Psalms with Global Songs. Full service outline and media will be posted when ready.
Dozens of good materials related to Lent come my way. Here’s links and summaries to some I found especially helpful:
The Lexicon of Confession
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Some reasons why I think observing Lent is a beneficial...
Poem for Ash Wednesday
Marked by Ashes by Walter Brueggemann
Ruler of the Night, Guarantor of the day … This day — a gift from you. This day — like none other you have ever given, or we have ever received. This Wednesday dazzles us with gift and newness and possibility. This Wednesday burdens us with the tasks of the day, for we are already halfway home halfway back to committees and memos, halfway back to calls...
An Open Letter to Praise Bands (James K. A. Smith)
Dr. James K.A. Smith is Professor of Philosophy at Calvin College. He interacts with the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship based at that school, and has written an excellent book called “Desiring the Kingdom: Worship, Worldview, and Cultural Formation.”...
Worship Practices in the Hispanic Culture (Dr....
Dr. Edgar Cajas is originally from Guatemala, and has been a friend and colleague for a number of years. He teaches at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas, and leads short-term music ministry trips within Latin America.
At the recent 2012 Calvin Worship Symposium, he led a session titled “Worship Practices in the Hispanic Culture.”
Seminar Description:...
The Multi-ethnic Church Planting Conference...
The Multi-Ethnic Church Planting Conference is an annual gathering of multi-ethnic church pioneers, pastors and planters, ministry leaders, theologians and educators alike, committed to the development of multi-ethnic and economically diverse churches in the 21st century for the sake of the Gospel. The conference focuses on encouraging, equipping and empowering three groups of ministry leaders...
Job opening for United Methodist Worship Leader as...
JOB POSTING: Coordinator of Training for Worship, Sacramental Theology and Practice, and Church Music in Africa
The General Board of Global Ministries, a mission agency of the United Methodist Church, is seeking a candidate who is interested in serving as a missionary in Africa to develop training programs for continued education of Christian Leaders, clergy and lay. The three main areas of...
"Magnificent" by U2
“Magnificent” originated from the band’s improvised recording sessions with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois in Fez, Morocco in June 2007. The track was created out of a series of chord changes in the midst of a jam. The Edge noted that “The basic chord progression had a power that got everyone inspired. I think we all knew that it was inherently joyful, which is rare.”...
Urban Songwriting Summer Internship in Richmond,...
“If you are looking for an awesome paid internship this summer, I would recommend East End Fellowship’s Urban Songwriting Summer Internship in Richmond, Virginia. Whether you are an experienced composer or not, this is a great opportunity to engage in the arts and their tie with worship, diversity, and racial reconciliation! Feel free to forward this on to anyone you think might be...
Is the Preservation of Cultural Expression in...
This recent post raises an important question and applies it to Black churches in ethnically diverse communities. As you read it, I suggest that you also mentally apply it to predominantly Anglo churches in ethnically diverse communities.
Originally posted at...
'Old Hymns for Our Day' (video interview)
At the recent Calvin Worship Symposium, the topic of “retuned hymns” got quite a bit of attention and several seminars. Some of the leaders of the movement (including the famous Indeiible Grace) participated there, and are in the following video interview.
This was originally posted at...
I Love The Lord (Whitney Houston)
Rest In Peace Whitney Houston, who died Saturday.
Here’s a great rendition she gave of a gospel song.
I love the the Lord, he heard my cry And pitied every groan, as long as I live. And when troubles rise, I hasten to his throne.
His Eye is on the Sparrow (retuned hymn by Audrey...
“His Eye Is on the Sparrow” is a Gospel hymn. Although today it is a staple of African-American worship services, the song was originally written in 1905 by two white songwriters, lyricist Civilla D. Martin and composer Charles H. Gabriel. The song is most associated with actress-singer Ethel Waters who used the title for her autobiography.
Civilla Martin, who wrote the lyrics, said...
Job position in Sacramento, CA
Multicultural Church in Sacramento, CA in search of Worship Leader! Email Bayside of South Sacramento at info [at] bossonline.org for more information or to submit resume.
I Sing the Mighty Power of God, 4 hymn versions (2...
This hymn text was penned by Isaac Watts in 1715.
1. Here’s one common older melody:
2. and the MIDI version you’ll hear at this next website uses a traditional English melody called ‘Forest Green.’ http://nethymnal.org/htm/i/s/isingthe.htm
This tune was arranged and published around 1906 by Ralph Vaughn Williams. You can see sheet music for this version here:...
Minority Cultures in Russia Sing Like "Champions...
We interrupt our irregularly-scheduled worship programming to set your minds at ease: yes, there are minority cultures in Russia who are covering songs by Queen with quasi-indigenous aplomb.
Check out this version from the Sakha people in Yakutia (part of Siberia):
Here’s my favorite version, sounding a bit like the Bulgarian Womens’ Chorus… but with snorting reindeer. This...
