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The following music was performed by the Festival Choir.
November 3, 2019 All Saints Day
“Oh, Peter, Go Ring Dem Bells” Howard Helvey
Oh, Peter, go ring dem bells, I heard from Heaven today. I thank God and I thank you too, I heard from heaven today. I wonder where my mother is gone. I wonder where brother Moses is gone, I wonder where brother Daniel is gone, Dey's gone where Elijah's gone, I heard from Heaven today!
“Like a River in My Soul” Tim Osiek
I've got peace like a river in my soul. I've got peace like a river, calming flow. When the world closes in, feel the stillness within. I've got peace like a river in my soul. I've got love like an ocean in my soul. I've got love, like an ocean, endless ocean, deep and full. When you're lost and alone, let the waves bring you home. I've got love like an ocean in my soul. I've got joy, I've got joy like a fountain in my soul. When your hope nearly dies, just remember, once again you shall rise! I've got joy like a fountain, love like an ocean, peace like a river, in my soul.
October 27 Reformation Sunday
“Kyrie” Andrea Klouse
(Translation: Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy. Alleluia.)
“God of Grace and God of Glory” Paul Langston
God of grace and God of glory on Thy people pour Thy pow'r; Crown Thine ancient church's story Bring her bud to glorious flow'r. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, For the facing of this hour! Lo! the hosts of evil round us Scorn Thy Christ, assail His ways! Fears and doubts too long have bound us, Free our hearts to work and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage For the living of these days! Set our feet on lofty places; Gird our lives that they may be Armored with all Christlike graces In the fight to set men free. Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage, That we fail not man nor Thee! Amen.
May 19 The Fifth Sunday of Easter Confirmation Sunday
“In This Very Room” Ron and Carol Harris
In this very room, there's quite enough love for one like me, and in this very room there's quite enough joy for one like me, and there's quite enough hope and quite enough power to chase away any gloom, for Jesus, Lord Jesus is in this very room. (… for all of us… for all the world.)
“I Want Jesus to Walk With Me” David Cherwien
I want Jesus to walk with me; all along my pilgrim journey, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me. In my trials, Lord, walk with me; when my heart is almost breaking, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me. When I'm in trouble, Lord walk with me! When my head is bowed in sorrow, Lord walk with me. Lord, walk with me.
“And the Father Will Dance” Mark Hayes
And the Father will dance over you in joy! He will take delight in whom He loves. Is that a choir I hear singing the praises of God? No, the Lord God Himself is exulting o'er you in song! And He will joy over you in song! My soul will make its boast in God, For He has answered all my cries, His faithfulness to me is as sure as the dawn of a new day. Awake my soul! Awake my soul! Awake, my soul, and sing! Let my spirit rejoice in God! Sing O daughter of Zion, with all of your heart! Cast away fear for you have been restored! Put on the garment of praise as on a festival day. Join with the Father in glorious jubilant song. God rejoices over you in song!
“Sweet Are the Prayers of a Friend” Pepper Choplin
Sweet are the prayers of a friend. How sweet are the prayers that are offered up by a friend, who calls upon Heav'n, calling, "Lord, come down and bless again." Friends pray for healing, pray revealing the heavy burdens of our souls. They pray for courage, unfailing courage, asking God to make us whole. Friends pray though troubles, pray through struggles when life seems to fall apart. They pray through grieving, always believing, God can heal the broken heart. Sweet are the prayers of a friend for a friend.
May 5, 2019 The Third Sunday of Easter
“Footsteps” Craig Courtney
I see His footsteps in the way, And follow them through darkest night, Unafraid, I stumble not, In the glow of perfect light, I see. I walk in footsteps of His love, And find His light leads on before, Then He gently turns to me, Softly whispers, Trust me more." I walk.Then as I follow in His way, My path ahead will brightly shine, For in His path of guiding light, I find His footsteps first, then mine.
"To the Lamb on the Throne" Dan Forrest
“Jesus Take All of Me " Heather Soreson
Just as I am without one plea, but that Thy blood was shed for me. And that Thou bidd'st me come to Thee, O Lamb of God I come. Just as I am Thou will receive, will welcome pardon, cleanse, relieve. Because Thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God I come. Jesus, take all of me. I come to You, I run to You. There is nothing that You don't see. You love me just as I am. Just as I am broken in two. Just as I am, I come to You. Because I know Your Word is true, O Lamb of God I come. Just as I am Thy love unknown has broken every barrier down. Now to be Thine, yes, Thine alone, O Lamb of God I come. O sweet Lamb of God I come, I come.
April 21, 2019 Easter Day
“An Easter Chant” Gordon Young
Alleluia, Christ is risen! Alleluia!
PROCESSIONAL HYMN 457 “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” arr. Hal Hopson
“Rejoice This Day” arr. Douglas Wagner
Rejoice this day! The risen King of glory lives once again and from the tomb is free! The prison doors of death cannot contain Him, for in His hand alone He holds the key. Alleluia! Triumphant, He has risen, and will reign for all eternity! Rejoice this day The risen King of glory calls us from death to everlasting life: "Rise from the grave of everything that binds you. Come forth from sin and darkness into light!" Alleluia! O blessed Easter promise: We have eternal life and light in Christ! Rejoice, one day we too will rise in glory! In triumph we will join the risen King! With trumpet sound, together we will praise Him, who was and is, and evermore shall be. "Alleluia! The Lamb alone is worthy. Death is no more!" forever we will sing. "Our King of glory! Alleluia!"
"Christ Triumphant" Mark Patterson
Christ triumphant, death's prisoner no more; Christ triumphant, exalted risen Lord. Sing with joy this East
HYMN OF THE DAY “Crown Him with Many Crowns” arr. Craig Courtney
“Arise, My Soul, Arise” Dan Forrest
Arise, my soul, arise, shake off your guilty fears: The bleeding Sacrifice in my behalf appears: Before the Throne, my Surety stands. My name is written on His hands. Five bleeding wounds He bears, received on Calvary, They pour out effectual prayers, they strongly plead for me: "Forgive him, O,forgive," they cry, "nor let that ransomed sinner die."My God is reconciled, His pardoning voice I hear, He owns His child, I can no longer fear; With confidence I now draw nigh, And "Abba, Father," cry, Arise, my soul, arise!er day; Christ is risen from the grave. Alleluia, rejoice! Come praise the risen Lord!\
Palm Sunday
"On That Day When He Rode into Jerusalem" Mary Kay Beall
On that day when He rode into Jerusalem everyone came to see the promised King. On that day when he rode into Jerusalem for miles and miles around you could hear them sing. They sang, "Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest!" They sang, "Hosanna!" to the promised King.Glad hosannas made the heaven ring! On that day when He rode into Jerusalem everyone thought he would wear a crown. No one guessed when he rode into Jerusalem how the tide would turn and bring Him down. On that day when he rode into Jerusalem everyone thought he would rule the land. No one knew when he rode into Jerusalem that soon there would be nail prints in His hand.
"On the Road to Jerusalem" Joseph Martin
On the road to Jerusalem slowly rides King Jesus. People come to call His name, "Son of David, heal us." Down the ancient streets He rides, a donkey is His stallion. No golden coach, no chariot bright brings Him to His kingdom. Where is His chariot? Where is His robe of silk? Where is His scepter? Where is His crown? Where are the trumpets? How will He rule the land if He comes as a Prince of Peace and humble as a Lamb? On the road to Jerusalem rides the Man of Sorrows. "Save us, King," the people cry. What will they cry tomorrow?
December 24, 2018 "In This Very Room" Ron and Carol Harris
In this very room there's quite enough love for one like me, In this very room there's quite enough joy for one like me, And there's quite enough hope and quite enough power, to chase away any gloom, for Jesus, Lord Jesus is in this very room. And in this very room there's quite enough love for all of us. And in this very room there's quite enough joy for all of us, And there's quite enough hope and quite enough power to chase away any gloom. For Jesus, Lord Jesus is in this very room. And in this very room there's quite enough love for all the world. And in this very room there's quite enough joy for all the world, And there's quite enough hope and quite enough power to chase away any gloom, for Jesus, Lord Jesus is in this very room.
December 24, 2018 "Sussex Carol" arr. Elaine Hagenberg
December 24, 2018 “See Amid the Winter’s Snow” Dan Forrest
See amid the winter's snow, On earth below, Born for us on earth below, the Lamb appears, See the tender Lamb appears, promised from eternal years. Hail, thou ever blessed morn, O Hail redemption's happy dawn, Sing through all Jerusalem: "Christ is born in Bethlehem." Alleluia. Lo, within a manger lies He who built the lofty skies, He, who, throned in light sublime, sits amid the cherubim! Hail thou ever blessed morn, Hail, redemption's happy dawn, Sing, Alleluia, "Christ is born in Bethlehem." Alleluia! Sacred infant, all divine, tender love was Thine, Thus to come from highest bliss, down to such a world is this. Hail thou ever blessed morn, Hail redemption's happy dawn, Sing though all Jerusalem: "Christ is born in Bethlehem." Alleluia.
The Following Music was performed by the TLC Singers
February 16 , 2020 The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany “There Is None Like My Lord” Craig Curry
No fragrance fills the air as the Rose of Sharon, No light can shine so bright as the Morning Star, No drink can quench the thirst as the Living Water, There is none like my Lord. What would cause the King of Heaven to leave His throne above, Suffer to serve the lowest sinner? Only love. No sacrifice atones like the Lamb of Glory, No food can satisfy as the Bread of Life, No greater tune to sing than the name of Jesus, there is none like my Lord. What can I hope to give to the King of Glory? What could He want from such a wretch like me? I have but one small gift I alone can offer, Here is one for my Lord. When life is done, may I be one like my Lord.
February 9, 2020 The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany “Come Take the Body” Robert Lau
Come take the body of the Lord, come drink the holy blood for you outpoured. Saved by that body, saved by that blood, we are refreshed and give our thanks to God. Salvation's given, God's only Son, by His dear cross and blood the victory won, and He was offered there for great and least, Himself the victim, Himself the priest. The judge eternal, to whom, we bow, all nations at the last, is with us now. Praise for the Father, praise to the Son, and praise to the Spirit, the Three in One. Come take the body, the victory won.
January 26, 2020 The Third Sunday after the Epiphany - “Teach Me Your Way, O Lord” Lloyd Larson
Teach me Your way, O Lord, teach me Your way. Your guiding grace afford, teach me Your way. Help me to walk aright, more by faith and not by sight; lead me in heav'nly light, teach me Your way. When I am sad at heart, teach me Your way. When earthly joys depart, teach me Your way. In hours of loneliness, in times of dire distress, in failure or success, teach me Your way! Teach me Your way, when storm clouds fill the skies. Shine through the wind and rain, through sorrow, grief, and pain, make my pathway plain. Long as my life shall last, teach me Your way. Where'er my lot is cast, teach me Your way, Until the race is run, until the journey's done, until the crown is won, teach me Your way. Lord, teach me Your way.
December 15, 2019 The Third Sunday in Advent - “When I Kneel at the Manger Tonight” arr. John Carter
What can I give to Him, a heavenly King? What can I give to Him? I have nothing to bring, but I'll offer my heart when I kneel at the manger tonight. What can I give to Him, to honor His birth? What can I give to Him? I have nothing of worth, but I'll offer my heart when I kneel at the manger tonight. If I were a shepherd boy, I would give Him a lamb. If I were a mighty king, I would give Him a bright golden ring. But what can I give Him, I have nothing at all. What can I give to Him? Would my gift be too small if I offer my heart when I kneel at the manger tonight?
December 1, 2019 The First Sunday in Advent - “Jesus Is Born, Prince of Peace” Lloyd Larson
God sent a Son, the Holy One, as a baby so small, for one and all. Shepherds and angels in chorus sing; they kneel and worship the newborn King. Jesus is born, Prince of Peace. Silent night! Holy night! All is calm, all is bright ‘Round yon virgin mother and child, Holy Infant so tender and mild, Sleep in Heavenly peace, sleep in Heavenly peace.
November 17, 2019 “Father, We Worship You” Victor C. Johnson
Father, we lift our hearts to You in the Holy place, grateful for Your tender mercy, and Your plenteous grace. Father, we lift our lives to You, our vow of love we bring, given in true humility to our eternal King. We lift our voice to honor You as we sing Your praise. We bow before You, Love and adore You, holy is Your name! Father, we lift our prayers to You in this Holy place, Almighty God, we worship You, we lift out lives to You. Father, we worship You.
October 8, 2019 - “Glory in God’s Love” Joseph Martin
Peace be your comfort, hope keep you strong, all along life's journey, grace will be your song. Faith be your sustainer, dream of things above. And until the day of glory, glory in God's love. Facing each tomorrow, holding on to Christ, leave behind your sorrow, celebrate new life. Christ is your forever, Christ is your today, with love no one can sever, a never-ending, never-ending grace. Glory in God's love.
September 22, 2019 - “If My People Will Pray” arr. Keith Christopher
If my people, which are called by My name, Shall humble themselves and pray; shall seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, Then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Hear our prayer, O Lord; Incline Thine ear to us, And grant us Thy peace.
Maundy Thursday “Remember Me” Carl J. Nygard, Jr.
Remember me when you come into your kingdom, remember me when you're seated on your throne, for I am weak and so unworthy, and need your loving strength and thy tender mercy. Remember me, O Lord, remember me. Remember me when I fall into temptation, and rescue me from the evils yet unknown; When trials come and sin assails me, renew your loving grace that never fails me. Remember me, O Lord, remember me. Like the thief who dies on Calvary, and repented his sinful ways, I confess my guilty life to thee and repeat those timeless words when he prayed: "Remember me when you come into your kingdom, remember me when you're seated on your throne." For I remember how your sacrifice redeemed us all and paid the price, and humble now I pray to thee, "O Lord, remember me!"
March 31, 2019 “Teach Me Your Way, O Lord” Lloyd Larson
Teach me Your way, O Lord, teach me Your way. Your guiding grace afford, teach me Your way. Help me to walk aright, more by faith and not by sight; lead me in heaven's light, teach me Your way. When I am sad at heart, teach me Your way. When earthly joys depart, teach me Your way. In hours of loneliness, in times of dire distress, in failure or success, teach me Your way! When doubts and fears arise, when storm clouds fill the skies, Shine through the wind and rain, through sorrow, grief, and pain, make now my pathway plain. Long as my life shall last, teach me Your way. Wherever my lot is cast, teach me Your way. Until the race is run, until the journey's done, until the crown is won, teach me Your way. Lord, teach me Your way.
March 3, 2019 “Then Sings My Soul” arr. Mary McDonald
February 17, 2019 “Jesus, Take All of Me” arr. Heather Sorenson
Just as I am without one plea, but that Thy blood was shed for me. And that Thou bidd'st me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. Just as I am Thou wilt receive, will welcome pardon, cleanse, relieve. Because Thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. Jesus, take all of me. I come to You, I run to You. There is nothing that You don't see. You love me just as I am. Just as I am broken in two. Just as I am, I come to You. Because I know Your Word is true, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. And Jesus, take all of me. I come to You, I run to You. There is nothing that You don't see, You love me just as I am. Just as I am, Thy love unknown has broken every barrier down. Now to be Thine, yes, Thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
February 2, 2019 “Father God in Heaven” Suzanne Lord
Father God in Heaven, you are holy, so holy. May all men bow before you, let your be their Lord as in heaven, I dear Father, please take care of me for you know just what I need. Help me to forgive when I am hurt so I'm free to receive your sweet forgiveness for my sin. Lead me away from wrong and rescue me from evil for yours is the kingdom, the pow'r and the glory forever amen.
January 20, 2019 “Cornerstone” arr. Heather Sorenson
My hope is built on nothing less, than Jesus' blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly trust in Jesus’ name. (Refrain: Christ alone. Cornerstone. Weak made strong in the Savior's love. Through the storm, He is Lord. Lord of all.) When darkness seems to hide His face, I rest on His unchanging grace. In every high and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the veil. (Refrain) When He shall come with trumpet sound, oh, may I then in Him be found. Dressed in His righteousness alone, Faultless to stand before the throne. (Refrain)
December 23, 2018 “Silent Night” arr. Heather Sorenson
Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright. 'Round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant so tender and mild. Sleep in heavenly peace. Sleep in heavenly peace. Hush now and sleep. Angels will keep their watch over You tonight. Silent night, holy night. Shepherds quake at the sight. Glorious stream from heaven afar. Heavenly hosts sing, "Alleluia!" Christ the Savior is born. Hush now and sleep. Angels will keep their watch over You tonight. Close Your eyes and sleep, guarded by the sheep in this humble stall. When the morning comes, You will be the One called to save us all. Feeding hungry souls, making lepers whole, giving blind their sight; Breaking chains of sin, offering hope within, so sleep in peace tonight. Silent night, holy night. Son of God, Love's pure light, and radiant beams from Thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace. Jesus, Lord at Thy birth. Hush now and sleep. Angels will keep their watch over You tonight. Sleep now in heavenly peace.
December 16, 2018 “What Is This Brightness Shining” John Purifoy
What is this brightness shining? What is this wondrous light where shepherds are abiding in Bethlehem tonight? As angels sing their praises, they worship and adore. What is this brightness shining? The glory of the Lord. What is this brightness shining? What is this wondrous light that flawlessly is guiding three travelers tonight? An unfamiliar presence, it captivates their eyes. What is this brightness shining? A new star in the sky. Light in every corner, light in every doubt, light on all our sorrows, chasing darkness out. Light in secret places hidden in our souls, light that heals the wounded, light that makes us whole. What is this brightness shining? What is this wondrous light in human hearts residing across the world tonight? From heaven and the Father, He comes to make us one. What is this brightness shining? Jesus Christ, the Son.
December 9, 2018 “Candles of Advent” Price/Besig
Light one candle in the night. Light one candle of hope; hope for the world to calm its fear, hope for the news we long to hear, hope in a child who will soon appear, Light one candle of hope. Light one candle in the night. Light one candle of faith; faith that can heal a world in need, faith that can conquer hate and greed, faith in a child who will come to lead. Light one candle of faith. (Refrain: Advent candles warm and bright fill the world with a radiant light. Help us find the Promised One; guide us to the child that will come.) Light one candle in the night. Light one candle of love; love that will teach the world to care, love that surrounds us everywhere, love in a child who will help us share. Light one candle of love. Light one candle in the night. Light one candle of peace; peace that will free the world from war, peace that will last forevermore, peace through the child we are waiting for, Light one candle of peace. (Refrain) Advent candles spread your light of hope, and faith, and love, and peace.
December 2, 2018 “A Time for Advent” Stewart Harris
We gather now to worship. We join our hearts to pray. Our souls are filled with wonder as we celebrate our faith. For soon we will behold Him, our eyes will see the Son, By faith we claim the promise, Come, Lord Jesus, come. We light the Advent candles. They warm us with their glow. We see their shining glory and the promise that they hold. For now the dawn is breaking; a new day has begun. We turn our hearts to heaven. Come, Lord Jesus, come. This is a time to prepare for Jesus. This is a season of worship and praise. This is a moment to seek His glory. The is the dawning of grace. Let every land proclaim it, let every voice be raised. Let valleys be exalted, every mountain be made plain. Let deserts bloom like gardens; let every heart be one. We lift our songs together. Come, Lord Jesus, come.
The Following Music was performed by the Maranatha Choir
February 23, 2020 The Transfiguration of Our Lord “Christ Upon the Mountain Peak” Paul Bouman
Christ upon the mountain peak stands alone in glory blazing, Let us, if we dare to speak, with the saints and angels praise him Alleluia! Trembling at his feet we saw Moses and Elijah speaking. All the prophets and the Law shout through them their joyful greeting Alleluia! Swift the cloud of glory came, God, proclaiming in its thunder Jesus as his Son by name! Nations, cry aloud in wonder! Alleluia! This is God's beloved Son. Law and prophets before him, first and last and only One. Let creation now adore him! Alleluia!
February 15, 2020 The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany - “Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy” Kathryn Bonner
Come, ye sinners, poor and needy, weak and wounded, sick and sore; Jesus ready stands to save you, full of pity, love and power. REFRAIN: I will arise and go to Jesus; He will embrace me with His arms; in the arms of my dear Savior, O there are ten thousand charms.
Come, ye weary, heavy laden, lost and ruined by the fall; if you tarry till you're better, you will never come at all. (Refrain) Come, ye thirsty, come, and welcome, God' free bounty glorify; true beliefs and true repentance, every grace that brings you nigh. Let not conscience make you linger, nor of fitness fondly dream; all the fitness He requireth is to feel your need of Him. (Refrain)
February 9, 2020 The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany “O Sing to the Lord a New Song!” Lloyd Larson
O sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things. O sing to the Lord a new song! Come, lift up your voice and sing! O shout to the Lord all the earth! Break forth into jubilant praise. O shout to the Lord all the earth! Rejoice in His glory and grace! Let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the rivers clap their hands. Let the mountains sing together for joy! O sing to the Lord a new song! My life flows on in endless song; above earth's lamentations, I hear the sweet, though far off hymn that hails a new creation. No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that Rock I am clinging. Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth how can I keep from singing? Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear the music ringing. It finds an echo in my soul, how can I keep from singing? No storm can shake my calm while to that Rock I'm clinging Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth how can I keep from singing?
February 2, 2020 The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord “Gather Us In” arr. Lloyd Larson
Here in this place, the new light is streaming, now is the darkness vanished away. See in this space our fears and our dreamings, brought here to You in the light of this day. Gather us in, the lost and forsaken; gather us in, the blind and the lame. Call to us now, and we shall awaken; we shall arise at the sound of Your name. We are the young, our lives are a myst'ry; we are the old who yearn for Your face. We have been sung throughout all of hist'ry, called to be light to the whole human race. Gather us in in, the rich and the haughty; gather us in, the proud and the strong. Give us a heart, so meek and so lowly; give us the courage to enter the song. Here we will take the wine and the water; here we will take the bread of new birth. Here You shall call Your sons and Your daughters, call us anew to be salt of the earth. Give us to drink the wine of compassion; give us to eat the bread that is You. Nourish us well, and teach us to fashion lives that are holy and hearts that are true. Not in the dark of buildings confining, not in some heaven, light years away, here in this place the new light is shining; now is the kingdom, and now is the day. Gather us in and hold us forever; gather us in and make us Your own. Gather us in, all peoples together, fire of love in our flesh and our bone.
January 26, 2020 The Third Sunday after the Epiphany - “Now Let Us All Praise God and Sing” Gordon Young
Now let us all praise God and sing Our great Redeemer's praise; That we may all with one accord Our joyful voices raise. Sing Alleluia. All ye servants of the Lord, Praise Him forever. Sing Jehovah's mighty pow'r, Praise Him forever. Sing of His righteousness, Praise Him forever. So let us all praise God and sing Our great Redeemer's praise; That we may all with one accord Our joyful voices raise. Sing Alleluia!
January 19, 2020 The Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Do Not Be Afraid” Michael Larkin
Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name, and you are Mine. When you pass through deep waters the waves will not cover you. When you pass through the fire the flames will not touch you. For I am the Lord your God; you are precious in My sight. I love you with a perfect love. Do not be afraid.
January 12 The Baptism of Our Lord
“Beautiful Savior” arr. Tom Fettke
Beautiful Savior, King of Creation, Son of God, and Son of Man! Truly I'd love Thee; Truly I'd serve Thee, Light of my soul, my Joy, my Crown! Fair are the meadows; Fair are the woodlands, Robed in flow'rs of blooming spring. Jesus is fairer; Jesus is purer. He makes the sorrowing spirits sing. Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations, Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, Praise, adoration, Now and forever, forevermore be Thine!
December 22, 2019 The Fourth Sunday in Advent - “God of the Watching Ones” Lee Dengler
God of the watching ones, the waiting ones, the slow and the suffering ones, the angels in heaven, the child in the womb. Grant us your healing peace, your gift of love, the hope of eternal life, the flower of Jesse, the rose yet to bloom. We are the watching ones, waiting in the night for shadows to vanish, revealing wondrous light. We are the hopeful ones, longing to see the Savior, the Son of Man who comes to set us free. Come, long expected One, come promised One, Messiah. Come anointed One. Come, Love's Son from heaven, divine incarnation, God's great mystery. Come, set us free! Set us free!
December 15, 2019 The Third Sunday in Advent - “Every Valley” John Ness Beck
Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain be made low; and the crooked made straight, and the rough places plain. And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. Amen.
December 8, 2019 The Second Sunday in Advent - “A Little Child Will Come to Lead Us” Don Besig
December 1, 2019 The First Sunday in Advent - “People, Look East” Eugene Butler
People look East. The time is near of the crowning of the year. Make your house fair as you are able, trim the hearth and set the table. People look East, and sing today: Love, the guest, is on the way! Furrows, be glad. Though earth is bare, one more seed is planted there: Give up your strength the seed to nourish, that in course the flower may flourish. People, look East, and sing today: Love, the rose, is on the way! Stars, keep the watch. When night is dim, one more light the bowl shall brim, shining beyond the frosty weather, bright as sun and moon together. People, look East, and sing today: Love, the star, is on the way. Angels announce to man and beast him who cometh from the East. Set every peak and valley humming with the word, the Lord is coming. People look East, and sing today: Love, the Lord, is on the way!
November 24, 2019 - “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” Harry Rowe Shelley
The King of love my Shepherd is, Whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am His, And He is mine forever. Where streams of living water flow, my ransomed soul He leadeth, And where the verdant pastures grow, with food celestial feedeth. Perverse and foolish, oft I stray'd, But yet in love He sought me, And on His shoulder gently laid, And home rejoicing brought me. In death's dark vale I fear no ill, With Thee, dear Lord, beside me; Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy Cross before to guide me. Thou spread'st a table in my sight, Thy unction grace bestoweth, And O the transport of delight, with which my cup o'erfloweth. And so through all the length of days, Thy goodness faileth never; Good Shepherd may I sing Thy praise Within Thy house forever! Amen.
November 17, 2019 “Do Not Be Afraid” Michael Larkin
Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name, and you are Mine. When you pass through deep waters the waves will not cover you. When you pass through the fire the flames will not touch you. For I am the Lord your God; you are precious in my sight.
I love you with a perfect love.
October 6, 2019 - “Come, Sing Unto the Lord” Joseph Martin
Come, sing unto the Lord, sing a song of joy, a grateful hymn of praise; and let His glory fill the earth, let every voice be raised. O sing unto the Lord, let the earth respond, His awesome deeds proclaim. Declare His works to everyone and praise His holy name. All oceans, hills, and trees reply; "Let praise be lifted high. Let the valleys now be raised and every mountain shout His awesome praise." Come, sing unto the Lord let the song go forth, all nations join as one. Ascribe to God, the Lord of hosts, the wonders He done. Come, sing unto the Lord a song of joy, His love for endless days, and celebrate the one true God who's worthy of our praise. O sing unto the Lord!
September 29, 2019 - "By Faith"
September 22, 2019 - “There Is a Fountain” Brian Hanson
There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Immanuel's veins, And sinners plunged beneath that flood Lose all their guilty stains. Dear dying Lamb, Your precious blood Shall never lose is power Till all the ransomed Church of God be saved and sin no more. E'er since by faith I saw the stream Your flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme And shall be till I die. When this poor lisping, stammering tongue Lies silent in the grave, Then in a nobler, sweeter song I'll sing Your power to save. There is a fountain filled with blood. I'll sing Your power to save.
Good Friday “Go to Dark Gethsemane” T. Tertius Noble
Go to dark Gethsemane, Ye that feel the tempter's power; Your Redeemer's conflict see, Watch with Him one bitter hour; Turn not from his griefs away, Learn of Jesus Christ to pray. Follow to the judgement hall; View the Lord of life arraigned; On the wormwood and the gall! O the pangs His soul sustained! Shun not suffering, shame, or loss; Learn of him to bear the cross. Calvary's mournful mountain climb; There, adoring at his feet, Mark the miracle of time, God's own sacrifice complete: "It is finished!" Hear him cry; Learn of Jesus Christ to die. Amen.
Good Friday “Thy Will Be Done” Craig Courtney
Our cup was filled with darkness. Our cup was filled with death. Christ took our cup and drank it, and gave us life, and gave us hope, gave us Himself. My Father, let this cup pass from me; yet not my will, O Lord, but Thine be done. In blackest night we heat Him in dark Gethsemane. Pleading with the Father for one more way, for one more hope, for one more day. Then they took our Savior, and led Him to a tree; and there they broke His body, poured out His life, put Him to death to rise again!
April 7, 2019 “And Can It Be” Dan Forrest
And can it be? Amazing love, how can it be? And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Savior's love? Died he for me who caused His pain? For me who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! how can it be that Thou my God, shouldst die for me? He left His Father's throne above, So free, so infinite His grace; Emptied Himself of all but love, And bled for Adam's helpless race; 'Tis mercy all, immense and free; For, O my God, it found out me. No condemnation now I dread, Jesus and all in Him is mine! Alive in Him, my living Head, And clothed in righteousness divine, Bold I approach the eternal throne, And claim the crown through Christ my own. Amazing love, how can it be That Thou, my God shouldst die for me? Amazing love!
March 31, 2019 “Mercy” Craig Courtney
I dare not lift my guilty eyes. I hide my lips in trembling shame. And in the darkness of my soul, I shrink from Your rekindling flame. Kyrie eleison, have mercy. In mercy cover me with grace and blot out my iniquity. Renew my heart and wash me clean; grant with Your pardon, purity. Kyrie eleison, have mercy. In equal measure of Your love, You promise mercy, tender compassion to the one who seeks Your face. A broken heart, and fainting soul, A contrite spirit together cry for Your forgiveness and Your grace. Against You only have I sinned. My deeds are evil in Your sight. Of Your forgiveness let me sing, and in my singing taking delight. Kyrie eleison, have mercy.
March 3, 2019 “Christ Upon the Mountain Peak” Paul Bouman
Christ upon the mountain peak stands alone in glory blazing. Let us, if we dare to speak, with the saints and angels praise him - Alleluia! Trembling at his feet we saw Moses and Elijah speaking. All the prophets and the Law shout through them their joyful greeting - Alleluia! Swift the cloud of glory came, God, proclaiming in its thunder Jesus as his Son by name! Nations, cry aloud in wonder! Alleluia! This is God's beloved Son. Law and prophets fade before him, first and last and only One. Let creation now adore him! Alleluia!
February 24, 2019 “Mercy” Craig Courtney
I dare not lift my guilty eyes. I hide my lips in trembling shame. And in the darkness of my soul, I shrink from Your rekindling flame. Kyrie eleison, have mercy. In mercy cover me with grace and blot out my iniquity. Renew my heart and wash me clean; grant with Your pardon, purity. Kyrie eleison, have mercy. In equal measure of Your love, You promise mercy, tender compassion to the one who seeks Your face. A broken heart, a fainting soul, A contrite spirit, together cry for Your forgiveness and Your grace. Against You only have I sinned. My deeds are evil in Your sight. Of Your forgiveness let me sing, and in my singing take delight. Kyrie eleison, have mercy.
February 17, 2019 “Let Us with a Gladsome Mind” Alan Ridout
Let us with a gladsome mind, Praise the Lord for he is kind: For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure.Let us blaze his name abroad. For of gods he is the God: For his mercies shall endure, ever faithful, ever sure. He with all commanding might, Filled the newmade world with light: For his mercies shall endure, Every faithful, ever sure. He the golden tressed sun Caused all day his course to run: For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. The horned moon to shine by night, Mid her spangled sisters bright: For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. All things living he doth feed, His full hand supplies their need: For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. Amen.
February 10, 2019 “If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee” Jody Lindh
If thou but suffer God to guide thee, And hope in Him through all thy ways, He'll give thee strength, whate'er betide thee, And bear thee through the evil days; Who trusts in God's unchanging love Builds on the Rock that naught can move. Only be still and wait His leisure In cheerful hope, with heart content To take whate'er thy Father's pleasure And all discerning love hath sent; Nor doubt our inmost wants are known, To Him who chose us for His own. Sing, pray, and keep His ways unswerving; In all thy labor faithful be, And trust His Word, though undeserving, Thou yet shalt find for thee; God never yet forsook in need The soul that trusts in Him indeed.
February 2 , 2019 “Lord, Here Am I” John Ness Beck
Master, Thou callest, I gladly obey; Only direct me, And I'll find Thy way. Teach me the mission Appointed for me, What is my labor, And where it shall be. Master, Thou callest, And this I reply, "Ready and willing, Lord, here am I." Willing, my Savior, To take up the cross; Willing to suffer reproaches and loss; Willing to follow, if Thou will but lead; Only support me With grace in my need. Master, Thou callest, And this I reply, "Ready and willing, Lord, here am I." Living or dying, still would be Thine, Yet I am mortal While Thou are divine. Pardon, whenever I turn from the right; Pity, and bring me again to the light. Master, Thou callest, And this I reply, "Ready and willing, Lord, here am I, here am I."
January 27, 2019 “The Gift of Love” Hal Hopson
Though I may speak with bravest fire, and have the gift to all inspire, And have not love; my words are vain, as sounding brass, and hopeless gain. Though I may give all I possess, and striving so my love profess, But not be giv'n by love within, the profit soon turns strangely thin. Come, Spirit, come, our hearts control, Our spirits long to be made whole, Let inward love guide every deed, By this we worship and are freed. Amen.
January 20, 2019 “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy” Kathryn S. Bonner
Come, ye sinners, poor and needy, weak and wounded, sick and sore; Jesus ready stands to save you, full of pity, love and power. (Refrain: I will arise and go to Jesus; He will embrace me with His arms; in the arms of my dear Savior, O there are then thousand charms.) Come, ye weary, heavy laden, lost and ruined by the fall; if you tarry till you're better, you will never come at all. (Refrain) Come, ye thirsty, come, and welcome, God's free bounty glorify; true belief and true repentance, every grace that brings you nigh. Let not conscience make you linger; nor of fitness fondly dream; all the fitness He requireth is to feel your need of Him. (Refrain)
January 13, 2019 “Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me” K. Lee Scott
Gracious Spirit, dwell with me, I would gracious be; Help me now they grace to see, I would be like thee; And, with words that help and heal, thy life would mine reveal; And, with actions bold and meek, For Christ, my Savior, speak. Truthful Spirit, dwell with me, I would truthful be; Help me now they truth to see, I would be like thee; And, with wisdom kind and clear, thy life in mine appear; And, with actions brotherly, Speak Christ's sincerity. Holy Spirit, dwell with me, I would holy be; Show thy mercy tenderly, Make me more like thee; Separate from sin, I would And cherish all things good, And whatever I can be Give him who gave me thee. Mighty Spirit, dwell with me, I would mighty be; Help me now thy pow'r to see, I would be like thee; 'Gainst all weapons hell can wield, be thou my strength and shield; Let thy word my weapon be, Lord, Thine the victory. Gracious Spirit, dwell with me, I would be like thee!
December 23, 2018 “The Joy of Mary” Don Neuen
And Mary said: My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit doth rejoice in God, my Savior. For He that is mighty hath done great things! And Holy is His name! His mercy is on them that fear Him, From generation to generation. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, from He has visited and redeemed His people. Amen.
December 16, 2018 “E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come” Paul Manz
Peace be to you and grace from him Who freed us from our sins, Who loved us all and shed his blood That we might saved be. Sing holy, holy to our Lord, The Lord, Almighty God, Who was and is and is to come; Sing holy, holy, Lord! Rejoice in heaven, all ye that dwell therein, Rejoice on earth ye saints below, For Christ is coming, is coming soon! E'en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come, And night shall be no more; They need no light nor lamp nor sun, For Christ will be their All!
December 9, 2018 “Every Valley” John Ness Beck
Ev'ry valley shall be exalted, and ev'ry mountain made low, and the crooked made straight, and the rough places plain. And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. Amen.
December 2, 2018 “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” Gustav Holst
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