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IGNITE Recap Video

Thanks to all who participated in the Hillcrest Transitional Housing food drive Wednesday eve.  We were able to take immediate needs to this great organization....and the worship time with you all was great too!  Since I didn't play or sing on "Coming up to Breathe", I pulled out my Flip Camera during sound check and did a set list run through at the end of the evening. Enjoy it below or here:

Laura Story in Kansas City

My friends at Kansas City Baptist Temple are hosting a worship night with Laura Story.  I'm all about great live worship events...especially free ones! I wanted to pass this along.  What better way to kick off the week of the upcoming National Worship Leader Conference on Sunday, July 19? You can visit the KCBT website here for more info.

Current Listening Pleasure

 
Here are some tunes that I've been finding myself listening to on my iPod lately.  Click the title to check 'em out on iTunes and purchase if you feel led.  What's got your ear lately?

• Worship the Lord by Al Gordon. I met Al Gordon and heard him speak about getting back to the heart of what I as a worship leader was called to.  He was such an encouragement to me personally. I went on iTunes, found his music and quickly latched onto this song.  Love it.

• Tonight by Rush of Fools. I received this CD on accident. One of those moments of not telling the CD club I didn't want the pick of the month. So glad I didn't tell them. This song is beautiful. A prayer to God.

• Remember by Tim Hughes. Holy cow. This one is overplayed on my iPod right now.  Perfect Easter song...look for it over the coming months Gracers.

• All That Matters by Addison Road. Thanks to a good friend, I found out about this great group.  Loving this song.  Funky, great message...and my oldest loves it too. This girl can belt it out too.

• Say So by Michael Gungor. Guitar riff and fantastic anthemic worship tune. Might have our worship team explore this one. I think our team can nail this one.

• Everything by Tim Hughes. Just love this chorus and driving piano.

• Hope Now by Addison Road. There don't ever seem to be enough female led bands within the Christian music scene.  Maybe it's just a perception of mine that isn't correct.  Addison Road is currently becoming a regular listen for me.  This song is perfect for the Christ follower in a valley.

Are you "The Glue"?

Anyone who's been in a band at any level, has probably known someone like Jack in this David Crowder* Band video.  If you don't recall ever knowing anyone like this you've ever played with....chances are....it was probably you. Enjoy this hillarious video:

Attention Songwriters

Interested in hearing how you can grow in your songwriting techniques?  Are you thinking about taking the plunge in songwriting?  Tired of staring at a blank sheet of paper, journal and your guitar or piano for hours on end with nothing to show for it?  Then you should be a part of the upcoming Songwriting Teleseminar with Darrell Evans hosted by the All About Worship Podcast.

Help support a great cause in Night Light Ministries which works to stop human trafficking by signing up online here.

IGNITE Recap - 4/1/09

On the heels of attending the WorshipTogether.com Conference with Tim Hughes, Brenton Brown and others...it was awesome to go straight into IGNITE this eve.  The people who attended tonight's worship showed up to glorify God.  Thanks to all who were there!  Below is the songlist (sans the linkage) and below that is a post-IGNITE video for your enjoyment.

• Happy Day by Tim Hughes
• Yesterday, Today and Forever by Vicky Beeching
• Be Lifted by David Crowder
• Hosanna by Brooke Fraser
• Point of Difference by Hillsong United
• Glory of it All by David Crowder
• Reign in Us by Starfield
• Jesus Paid it All by Kristian Stanfill
• You Never Let Go by Matt Redman
• God of Wonders by Third Day & Caedmon's Call
• How Can I Keep From Singing by Chris Tomlin

Darrell Evans at Grace Church

On Friday, February 20, Darrell Evans will be leading worship at Grace Church.  Thanks to a connection to my AllAboutWorship Podcast buddy, Wisdom, we're able to host Darrell for only $5 at the door!  I've had the opportunity to interview Darrell for the AAW Podcast and was encouraged by his genuine heart to be used by the Lord to connect people to Christ.  I think whoever comes will have an awesome time!

If you'd like to learn more about Darrell, check out his website here.  You can also check out my shownotes from the AllAboutWorship Podcast interview along with links to listen to it here. 

When: Friday, February 20, 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Where: Grace Church, Overland Park, KS. Get directions
What: Darrell Evans and his acoustic guitar leading worship.
Cost: $5 at the door

Hope you can make it!

IGNITE Recap: 2/4/09

Had an awesome time worshiping with my Grace family this past Wednesday.  It was our first IGNITE of 2009.  It was pretty amazing to see where some folks were coming from.  I met a family who doesn't attend Grace but drove 40 minutes to come....and it was their 5th IGNITE!  We had a blast and hope all who attended did as well.  We also broadcast it online at our Mogulus channel.  Check it out at the bottom of the post.  Here's our setlist:

• Let it Rise (F#)Big Daddy Weave
• Sing, Sing, Sing (E) Chris Tomlin
• Foreverandever Etc. (Bb) David Crowder
• God with Us (B) MercyMe
• True Love (C) Phil Wickham
• King (D) Tree63
• Be Lifted (Em) David Crowder
• Point of Difference (B) Hillsong United
• Glorious One (G) Fee
• Enough (G) Chirs Tomlin
• Reign in Us (C) Starfield

You can watch the entire service online below. Enjoy! Next IGNITE is March 4 at 7pm CST. Tune in next month on the Mogulus channel and worship with us at Grace from wherever you are right here.

MercyMe CoverTune Grab Bag

Happy Monday! A cover tune from the guys of MercyMe.
HT: AllAboutWorship.com

Top 20 Most Played at Grace 2008

In keeping with last year's end of year post, I'm listing the top 20 most frequently played songs at Grace during our weekend services.  Keep in mind these also include our monthly IGNITE services on first Wednedays.  This list is from January 2008 - December 2008.  You can click the title to purchase on iTunes.  Do you have a song that spoke most to your heart this year?

1. Salvation is Here by Hillsong United
2. Awesome is the Lord by Chris Tomlin
3. Hosanna by Hillsong United
4. Everything Glorious by David Crowder
5. Mighty to Save by Hillsong United
6. Let God Arise by Chris Tomlin (2007's #1 most played at Grace)
7. Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) by Chris Tomlin
8. No Sweeter Name by Kari Jobe
9. God With Us by MercyMe
10. Jesus Messiah by Chris Tomlin
11. Let it Rise (Big Daddy Weave version)
12. Yesterday, Today and Forever by Vicky Beeching
13. God of this City (Chris Tomlin version) I also like this version from BlueTree
14. You Never Let Go by Matt Redman
15. Glorious by Chris Tomlin
16. How Can I Keep from Singing? by Chris Tomlin
17. Jesus Paid it All by Kristian Stanfill
18. Sing, Sing, Sing by Chris Tomlin
19. Son of God by Starfield
20. Glory of it All by David Crowder