Sunday Setlist - 7th October 2012


Church went well today - We examined the book of Ruth, that Boaz's generosity towards her is like Jesus' generosity towards us. It was good seeing this book from a slightly different perspective. There is always something more to learn!

The songs I chose this week complimented the sermon quite well - the songs focusing more on the awesome majesty and amazingness of God: His faithfulness and worthiness (as reflected in Ruth's story).

A few months ago I blogged about rediscovering slience in worship. I have lead the singing element of the service since then with trying to incoroprate moments of 'selah' (pause and consider the goodness of God) as well as silence as all part of the collective worship experience. The first few times of trying it, the congregation who are so used to 'moving on to the next thing' did not stay or dwell in the silence. So I have been a bit more intentional about it and now give a word of encouragement such as: 'let us pause and consider what God has done for us'. Today, there was a good 'holy moment' of silence that lasted for quite a while and the Spirit was clearly moving during it. Hallelujah!

The Setlist:
The Cost (I'm saying Yes To you) - Rend Collective Experiment
Our Father - Matt McChlery G(et Chord Chart Here)  (Listen to song here)
Amazed (You Dance Over Me) - Jarred Anderson
How Great Is Our God - Chris Tomlin
Because He Lives - Gaithers
 
  • What songs did you sing in church today?
  • Which songs fitted with the sermon the best?
  • Which songs sopke to your spirit?
Please join the discussion and comment below. I look forward to reading them.
 

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