Sunday Setlist- Jan. 30

--Call to Worship-Come, Now is the Time to Worship (D)
We play this song instrumentally every week to get everybody's attention and let them get settled in.

--Today is the Day (C)
We introduced this song last week and it was well received. We dropped it a whole step to make the bridge a little easier for the congregation.

--I Will Give You All My Worship (F)
Very quick transition between the first two songs. It was just enough for me to switch patches and slow the tempo a little bit. Instead of doing a hard ending, we stayed on F and had a little spontaneous worship time. It's something we're working on increasing this year, leaving room for the Spirit instead of rushing to the next song.

--Offertory-Mary Rodgers Flute solo
It's always a blessing when Mary brings a special. As someone who is playing every week, it's nice to see God put a song on someone's heart and they respond. It's not just for the praise team!

--Have Thine Own Way Lord (F)
Wonderful, timeless hymn. We played the first 3 verses with a medium tempo, then slowed down the 4th verse and last chorus to almost a free-flowing type tempo with piano only. It really helped to bring out the lyrics.

--Give Us Clean Hands (F)
Melissa transitioned seamlessly into this one on the piano, starting with the "Oh God let us be..." part. From there we hopped around between verse and chorus, as the Spirit led.

--Draw Me Close (Bb)
Nothing fancy here, just a song with a wonderful message that always goes over well in our service.

All in all, another successful worship service. We pray that the Spirit continues to be poured out during our services. Also, you can watch our services live on our UStream page: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/sundays-grace

Don't Forget--
Grace Fellowship Church celebrates it's 20th Anniversary February 13th. We'll be playing songs that they played 20 years ago. I can't wait, it's gonna be great!



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How Deep

I wish I could express thoughts into song like this. It's called "How Deep the Father's Love For Us," written by Stuart Townend and covered by numerous bands. The 4th stanza is my favorite.

How deep the Father's love for us
How vast beyond all measure
That He would give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure

How great the pain of searing loss
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One
Bring many sons to glory

Behold the Man upon a cross
My guilt upon His shoulders
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers

It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no powr's, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection

Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom

Here is Skillet's version: