Worship Confessional: August 3, 2008
Published August 4th, 2008 in Authenticity, Music, Worship, Worship Confessionals

It was good to be back in the saddle yesterday after a vacation the previous Sunday. Our crowd was extremely low, even for a summertime service. Maybe it was the combination of the record breaking heat and the pastor being out of town that did the trick. I also know there were quite a few folks out for vacation, so that gives you hit as well.
I took the opportunity to share my heart for our church with the church yesterday, and I hope it was received in the spirit with which it was given. I may or may not write up a post with what I said. Above all, I am needfully reminded that it is not the words or works of man, but rather the Spirit of God that brings about change in the hearts of His people. I pray for openness to His leading and direction, not only in their lives, but in mine also.
Singing-wise, I saw more participation than usual, which was a pretty big thing for such a small crowd. I’m looking foward to what the next few weeks hold. Pray for our music next, as my wife will be out of town. I rely on her heavily musically, so I have to rearrange some things to try and bridge that gap she usually more than fills in.
Here’s the set-list:
- Come, Thou Fount // Wyeth & Robertson (Crowder style)
- At the Cross // Watts & Hudson
- Saviour King // Sampson & Fieldes
- I Surrender All // VanDeVenter & Weeden
- Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) // Newton, Excell, Rees, Tomlin, Giglio
- Give Us Clean Hands // Charlie Hall
This is a part of Sunday Setlists at fredmckinnon.com.
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The flow of the service was very good yesterday. One constant that I see is that the congregation participates more when they are standing. There was ample time for them to sit between ’sets’ and not get too tired. I’m praying that what you shared will sink in with ALL of us, producing must needed change.
And thanks for kicking me out of my comfort zone! I was extremely nervous, but just prayed for God to guide me thru. It was a very humbling experience. Baby steps.
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I love what Crowder has done for some of those older hymns. They might otherwise die out with this generation unless somebody makes them hip again.
Jeff
Do you know about Sunday Set List over on Fred McKinnon’s site? (www.fredmckinnon.com). Each Sunday we post our lists to a carnival… I’m sure some of the others would love to see your set and hear your insight.
Welcome back from vacation…I’m headed there next MOnday.
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@Jim Drake: Hey, that’s a good idea.
I’m lovin “Saviour King”. I might have to do that one some day.
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