Feb. 10, 2013 Set list

(I haven’t posted a set list since I started my new position, so here goes!)

Pastor Craig has been preaching a series called “Core Values”, and he ended that series with a message called “Life”. He talked about how life is precious, and how our society has de-valued it’s worth by the plethora of violence in our media, among other things.

The corporate worship focused on the greatness of God. We were able to “kick things up a notch” with the addition of drums. It is amazing how much of a difference they make, plus it opens up a world of songs that you really cannot do without them.

Now, here are the songs:

All the Earth Will Sing Your Praises by Paul Baloche - Great up-beat opener  for the service.

10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) by Jonas Myrin & Matt Redman – This is the first time I have ever used this song, and it is one of those that has continued to grow on me, and I find it running through my head. I also just found out it won a Grammy this year!

Enough by Chris Tomlin & Louie Giglio – I love this song, as it speaks to the sufficiency of God.

You Are So Good To Me by Don Chaffer, Ben Pasley & Robin Pasley – This is one of my favorite songs, and I would likely do it every Sunday, if I could get away with it!

Shout to the Lord by Darlene Zschech – We ended our service with this classic chorus. I like using it from time to time, as it is very familiar, and, I think, stands the test of time.

Landing

There is a story about an airline flight, where the pilot passes out, and the rest of the crew poll the passengers to see if anyone can fly a plane. One man steps forward and says that he can fly it. They quickly take him into the cockpit and get him all set up. He seems confident and familiar with the controls. A member of the crew points out that they will be getting to the landing field soon, and he should start the landing procedures. The man looks at the crew member and says “Landing? You never said anything about landing!”

When you are going from point A to point B, sometimes you only have time to think about the in-between, and when you do finally arrive, there are all kinds of issues or questions that can come up. The thing to remember is, if you have God as your pilot, you never have to worry about the landing, and there is never a concern that He will “pass out”.

There is a great old gospel song that has been redone or referenced by several artists of late that refers to God as our pilot. One of my favorites is called “Pilot Me” by Josh Garrels, an independent artist out of Portland, OR. The verse that stands out to me says “When I have no more strength left to follow; fall on my knees, pilot me.”  It is simple, but it speaks to the fact that God will direct us, guide us, even when the road we travel is hard, when our strength is gone, he will still be there.

Allow Him to be your Pilot, not just your co-pilot. You might find the place you end up a much better destination.

Better Late Than Never

It has been several months since I posted anything on my blog; and it is directly related to the word “Transition”.

Not wanting to get into detail, suffice to say I am in “transition”, but God is truly showing His faithfulness throughout the process. At some point, I do hope to create regular posts again, music related or not.

I want His direction and His will to drive me to where He wants me to be, and to God be the glory.

Keep the faith!

W

Sunday Set List – July 8, 2012

Our third in a series on the Ten Commandments, “Ten Rules for Life: No Other gods”. (Ex. 20:4-6) It was a call to be observant of the idols in our lives; to be cognizant of the fact that idols are not just carved statues, but can really be anything that we hold in greater regard than God.

Refiner’s Fire – by Brian Doerksen

Refuge – by Jonathan Stockstill

Glorified – by Jared Anderson

Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) – by John Newton, John P. Rees, Edwin Othello Excell, Chris Tomlin and Louie Giglio

It is Well With My Soul – by Horatio Spafford and Philip Paul Bliss

Your Name – by Paul Baloche and Glenn Pakiam

(participating in Sunday Set Lists at TheWorshipCommunity.com)

Sunday Set List – July 1, 2012

The second in a series on the Ten Commandments, “Ten Rules for Life: Put God First” (Ex. 20:3) A great reminder of who is at the center of our worship.

All Creatures of Our God and King – by St. Francis of Assisi; Arr. and chorus by Aaron Welk and Peter Blue

I Am Free/Friend of God Medley – by Jon Egan/by Michael Gungor and Israel Houghton

My Savior My God – by Aaron Shust and Dorothy Dora Greenwell

Forever Reign – by Reuben Morgan and Jason Ingram

(participating in Sunday Set Lists at TheWorshipCommunity.com)

Sunday Set List – June 24, 2012

This week, Pastor Tim did an introduction to our new series on the Ten Commandments, called “10 Rules for Life”.

Here is my set list:

Marvelous Light – by Charlie Hall

In Christ Alone – by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend

Great Redeemer – by Paul Baloche

Hungry – by Kathryn Scott

You Are So Good To Me – by Don Chaffer, Ben Pasley and Robin Pasley

Offering – by Paul Baloche

(Participating in Sunday Set Lists at TheWorshipCommunity.com)

Sunday Set List – June 17, 2012

Happy Father’s Day!

Our message theme was called “Dad’s Relational Tool Box”, with a main focus on being patient. We also had a special contest called “Guess That Tool” that was lead by our Men’s Ministry Team leader. It was light-hearted fun, but he made sure to bring the focus back to how important it is for us as men to fellowship, uphold, and study the Word together.

I took a little different tact this week by doing the last four songs all in the same key and similar tempo, so we could seamlessly transition from one to the next. I think it had a great effect, but looking back, I should have chosen a different key, as “C” ended up being too high on a couple of the songs. I will likely do something similar in the future.

In the Secret – by Andy Park

Indescribable – by Laura Story

Fairest Lord Jesus – by Munster Gesangbuch, Joseph August Seiss & Schlesische Volslieder (traditional)

Great Redeemer – by Paul Baloche

Great is Thy Faithfulness – by Thomas Chisholm & William Runyan (traditional)

How Great is Our God – by Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves & Ed Cash

(participating in Sunday Set Lists at TheWorshipCommunity.com)

Sunday Set List – June 10, 2012

This week we had Mark Byrom, a CMA International Worker, who (along with his family) serves in Bosnia-Herzegovina. He has  been a keynote speaker in our missions festivals, as well as a guest speaker. I am so blessed when he has opportunity to share what God is doing through His people overseas.

Our set list is short this week because we had a missionary speaker and we had a special presentation by one of our Sunday School classes. (They do an ABC Scripture Recitation every year)

Today (As For Me And My House) – Brian Doerksen & Sandra Gage

My Reward – Paul Baloche

Sing to the King – Billy Foote & Charles Silvester Horne

You Have Been So Good – Paul Baloche & Sara Groves

Refuge – Jonathan Stockstill

May God’s blessings be on you this week!

(participating in Sunday Set Lists at TheWorshipCommunity.com)

June 3, 2012 Set List

Wow! It’s June already! I cannot believe how quickly this year has gone, and how Summer will soon be upon us. I know for many, Summer has already come, but here in the Pacific Northwest, it generally doesn’t get here until the end of July.

This week, we concluded our two-part series called “Different”. Our main scripture was I Peter 3:8-17, with the central focus coming in vs. 15, which implores us to “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” (NIV) The other admonition we received was to take our Christian walk beyond Sunday morning. Pastor Tim posited that many of us live like “Christian Atheists”, professing Christ, but having no evidence of Him in our lives outside of church. As a prelude to the message, we celebrated the Lord’s Table together.

Come, Now is the Time to Worship – by Brian Doerksen: We only did this song in our first service, as we were acknowledging our High School grads in our second service, and we need to cut something.

Today is the Day – by Paul Baloche & Lincoln Brewster: This is one of our standards, but I threw a curve-ball at my team by doing a different arrangement of the song, from Paul Baloche’s recording “Glorious”.

Beautiful One – by Tim Hughes: this is also one of our standards, but slowly moving it’s way out, as the repetitiveness of the chorus can really make this song feel old.

Forever Reign – by Reuben Morgan & Jason Ingram: This is one of the songs that I listed in a recent post about songs that I am wanting to introduce, and I finally did it this week, and boy was it a good choice. It has been awhile since the congregation has responded so deeply to a song, and the band also falling in love with it as well. I would say it’s a keeper.

To the Cross – by Paul Baloche & Jason Ingram: This is a song we introduced at Easter, and has really become one of my favorites. We used it as an opportunity to prepare our hearts to partake of the Lord’s Table.

Murdered Son – by John Mark McMillan: This is a very plaintive song that we used to highlight Christ’s sacrifice while the communion elements were being passed out, from McMillan’s latest recording “Economy”. I did not have the congregation sing, but rather had them meditate on the words as the team sang.

Shout to the Lord – by Darlene Zschech: Great closing song for our service this week. The familiarity of it really helped people to focus on the Lord.

(participating in Sunday Set Lists at TheWorshipCommunity.com)

May 27 2012 Set List

I am skipping over last weeks set list as I had the opportunity to go out of town for the weekend. It sure wasn’t long enough, but it was great. My drummer lead worship from the drums. Judging from the responses, people seemed to respond well, although, it is not something I would have him do on a regular basis.

This week, we started a new series called “Different”, taking from Eph. 4-6, in reference to living in the darkness or the light. Do we truly live in a different way; is the example of our lives a testament of Jesus Christ, or a testament of living in the world?

You’re Worthy of My Praise – by David Ruis

Blessed Be Your Name – by Matt Redman & Beth Redman

Holy, Holy, Holy – by Reginald Heber and John B. Dykes (traditional)

Holy is the Lord – by Christ Tomlin and Louie Giglio

Marvelous Light – by Charlie Hall

(Participating in Sunday Set Lists at TheWorshipCommunity.com)