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Saint Francis Day 2007-10-04 11:52:54 Saint Francis
of Assisi 1181-1226
Prayer of St. Francis
Lord, make me an
instrument of Thy peace;
where there is hatred,
let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
grant that I may not so much
seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.
Amen.
Read more:Saint
Music You Should Be Listening to: THE CHOIR 2007-10-04 08:47:01
Welcome to the first ever “music you should be listening to post”. This one is a doozy.
THE CHOIR: 1985-present
If you haven’t heard of them you may be aware of some of the projects they have worked on. Drummer and lead singer were both involved and creators of City on a Hill projects. They are also in the Lost dogs.
The choir is one of the greatest and long standing Christian bands of all time. They were huge back in the 80’s and they even to this day keep reinventing themselves. They are one of the most influential unsung heroes in christian rock. They have a U2 kinda feel and came out around the same time. Airy guitars with killer delay, amazing bass lines, a drummer that tells a story with his instrument, and a guy who plays a midi control woodwind. I have seen them in concert about 5 times and I consider them 1 of the top 2 bands of all time.
If you haven’t checked them out there are many CD’s to choose from and they are all amazing.
Here they Read more:Music
, Listening
They Are Back 2007-10-03 12:55:57 2 of Christian music’s classic bands are back. (and by classic I mean…I loved them and they haven’t been in the forefront in forever) I hope you guys like them. It is a little different.
Danielson Family
one of my favorite bands of all time. This is a love or hate them kinda band and I honestly dont know anybody besides me who likes them so I hope you get converted. They have a very unique style. It actually is a family and they are all about Christ. the site. the blog.
Check out the new video below
Soul Junk
Another killer band I was into in the early 90’s. They were kinda cutting edge experimental punk. They did some crazy stuff with text from bible in music. check i out below. The site.
Exodus 6
What the wednesday 2007-10-02 22:37:27
This is a new weekly section. expect oddball stuff, killer resources, sweet blogs, interesting news. Let the fun begin.
Jon over at Lifemusicministry has started a series on worship leading essentials
UnChristian - new book just came out on monday. looks like a must read
Phil Keaggy makes #25 most underrated guitarists. I personally would name him #2 behind Prince
Mudpuppy announces name your own price on new radiohead CD.
cool news…the worship master list available on this site (which i hope to have updated next week) has had 1700 views/downloads make sure you check out the updated version next week. It includes all the songs we are doing, the key, and what CD they are from
Youversion - Beta is open. It is an online bible and community . Check out what it can do their blog.
A late addition to this is something found in the liner notes of the new crowder CD…call it an easter egg…click here
Ragamuffin Ink’d 2007-10-02 22:09:32
I just got watching the “godfather of worship confessionals” Carlos on LA Ink.I could not believe I had to wait to the end of the show to see his story. However even with the wait I was blown away with it. How many times have we seen a Christian profess their beliefs on tv and creative editing either deletes half of it or puts a wack twist on it. Not this time. Christ was mentioned and it could not have gone any better. Los rocks and it was a very cool tat as well.
Did you watch?
Top 5 Cd’s of the Week 10/02/07 2007-10-01 23:49:16
Here they are in Random order..
1. David Crowder * Band - Remedy ~ have you been under a rock…go buy it now!
2. Paul Baloche - Our God Saves ~ I’m still listening to my promo copy and I’ve gotta tell ya…this CD is brilliant.
3. Michael Neale - No Greater Audience ~ No surprise here…I still can’t stop listeing to this one. It is one of the top 5 worship CD’s I have ever heard.
4. Shane & Shane - Pages ~ killer new CD and review is coming
5. Mark Heard - High Noon ~ a little old school, but if you haven’t heard him he is one of the best Christian song writers of all time.
So what is in your top 5 this week?
David Crowder - Remedy Review 2007-10-01 12:06:52
I know I said Fridays will be my review day, but since this is my blog…
David
Crowder Band - Remedy
I have seen a ton of reviews on this CD now. Some Good..Some not. Mine came a little later then expected because I pre-ordered it. I did however get a nifty remedy totebag and stickers that you might not have. So all in all worth it.
One of the most talked things is..Good CD, but it’s not A collision. Well that is a justified statement, but one for me that needs a little tag at the end of it. None of crowders CD’s are the same. Thats what I love about them. Crowder keeps reinventing himself and breaking new ground. This CD does just that.
I think I am different from your standard Crowder-head in that My favorite CD is sunsets & sushi. So I might be coming at this with a different perspective. A collision was brilliant and one of the best they have done, but I think this CD deserves mucho kudos as well.
Lets go down the list.
.1 glory of it all - We heard it fi
CECWorship Confessional 9/30/07 2007-10-01 10:02:21
Great set this week.
This was a really cool service because in the middle of it we had a renewing of vows ceremony for an awesome couple in our church. This is a couple who not only got to renew their vows but got to dedicate their marriage to the King. Gotta love that!
So we opened this week with All creatures of Our God and King. This has to be one of my top 5 favorite hymns. I love it. We did it crowder style of course.
Then we had prayers and went into our gloria in a lower key to be a ble to transition better into the raucous Dancing Generation. This song gets the church pumped up and people hopping around. It is very cool to see people get into God like that.
After that we did some changes to the original list going into Friend of God and Holy God (doerksen). Holy God to me is one of the top worship songs out there. It comes from Doerksens last CD and it hits me every time.
Then You Amaze me by Michael Neale. Another top 5 for me. His stuff is brilliant and that song is so powe Read more:Confessional
Getting Organized 2007-10-01 09:48:04 I know most of us have stuff we do on the blogs weekly…Im one of them.
So I thought I would organize myself to make sure I do those things weekly.
Here is the Line-up:
Monday: weekend recap on AC180, Worship confessional
Tuesday: Top 5 Cd’s for the week
Wednesday: What the? weird stuff and blogs to check out
Thursday: Music you should be listening to
Friday: Reviews
Saturday: Set List
Sunday: REST
of course this is just main topics…intermix that with all the other resources and thoughts I normally bring.
Make sure you subscribe to the feed. Don’t miss anything. AND SAY HELLO OR COMMENT!
Read more:Getting Organized
St. Michael’s Set List 9/30/07 2007-09-29 17:55:45
Processional
All Creatures of Our God and King - D (Hymn)
Gloria
We Praise Your Name – C (Klamperts)
Praise
Dancing Generation – C (Matt Redman)
More than Ever – D (Robbie Reider)
Above All Else – D (Vicky Beeching)
In Christ Alone - D (Getty/Townend) ALTERNATE SONG
Gospel
Open The Eyes- E (Paul Baloche)
Offering
You Amaze Me – G (Michael
Neale)
Sanctus
Holy – C (Brenton Brown)
Mystery of Faith
Mystery of Faith 1 – Dm (Klampert)
Communion
Let my words be few – G (Matt Redman)
How Great is Our God – G (Chris Tomlin)
Recessional
My Redeemer Lives – E (Reuben Morgan)
Top 5 Cd’s of the Week 10/16/07 2007-10-16 12:02:55
In random order….WHATS YOURS?
1. Fono- uh….its a free download…go get it on their site
2. DC*B - Remedy - I cant stop listening to it…ahhh
3. Michael Neale - No Greater Audience - brilliant…and WHY IS NOBODY LISTENING TO IT? arg
4. Smashing Pumpkins -zeitgeist - Time to revist this one…I really like it alot
5. Robert Cray - Time will tell - Great guitar
CECWorship Stickfessional 2007-10-14 22:18:10 So Last week there was a little contrversy. Who started the term textfessional? some say it was Jeremy..othes say connor…and some still say I did.
I was thinking about it and decided I didnt worry about it much but I don’t want to be known as a non-innovator.
So without further ado….here is the first ever STICK-FESSIONAL. Crude as it may be…it’s never been done…somethings take time
SIDE NOTE: first panel says “hmm where is everybody…They all seemed to come late..because the place kept filling up even after first few songs.
Great set this week. the congregation was really into it. I think things are really changing in the quality of our worship. Idont mean with guitars, I mean spiritually. It was a tough morning with screaming kids etc. and it was another week I had to be in the church. This weeks struggle with just having theability to focus on something other than life. I think it was During Center where I just stood there and foc
St. Michael’s Set List 10/14/07 2007-10-13 23:18:09
Processional
Amazing Grace (my chains are gone) - D (Tomlin Revised)
Gloria
We Praise Your Name – D (Klamperts)
Praise
More of You – E/C#m (Klamperts)
Open The Eyes of My Heart – E (Paul Baloche)
Center– E (Charlie Hall)
Gospel
Ancient Words- E
Offering
Nothing Without You – C (Bebo Norman)
Sanctus
Holy – C (Brenton Brown)
Mystery of Faith
Mystery of Faith 1 – Dm (Klampert)
Communion
Enough – G (Chris Tomlin)
You Amaze Me – G (Michael
Neale)
Recessional
I Will Boast – C (Paul Baloche)
10th Anniversary 2007-10-12 11:52:22
It has been 10 years with this wonderful woman as of yesterday. Kelly is my life and I have been honored and more than blessed having her as my wife. I tell her all the time that I thank God I didn’t get stuck with an ugly wife because There isnt a time when I am not thinking about how great it is just to look at her. These last 10 years have been amazing. We have been through some good times and tough times and God is always faithful. She is an amazing mom, friend, wife and beauty. I can’t wait for the next 10 years. Our crew is getting bigger in the next few weeks. She is due with our third kid (dont know boy or girl) on Oct 28th. So any day now.
I dont know what I would do without my wife. I got married at 20 and she was 24. This has been the best ride of my life and we have the best kids ever. (Tristan age 6, Collin age 2.5 and ?.)
Read more:Anniversary
Music You Should Be Listening to: IONA 2007-10-11 12:35:16
IONA: 1988-present
Iona is a celtic band straight of of Ireland. They didn’t really have much notoriety untilThe time when Celtic music started becoming mainstream thanks to things like Braveheart and Enya. What sets Iona apart from the likes of Enya, The Coors, Clanaad? This band is a Christian band. They have amazing lyrics and love the Lord.They have the traditional Celtic style music with the pipes and hand drums, but they add a new flair to it. Progressive Rock. Think the technicality of Dream Theater then mix in the vocals of a more powerful Enya and throw in a some Out of the Grey. I Got to see this band only once and it stands out as one of the top 5 shows I have ever been to. Go listen and then buy everything. This band is brilliant. The Vocals are amazing. The guitar work is virtuoso with a mix of the edge and satriani. Tehn add in all of the Irish stuff and it blows your mind.
Discography
Chronological listing
Iona (1990)
The Book Of Kells (1992)
Beyond These Shores (1 Read more:Music
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What the wednesday 2007-10-10 07:15:18
Ah the second installment and this one is juicy. Make sure you check out everything here. Or else…and yes that was a threat.
1. My brother Jeff Just started a new blog of randomness. Some funny stuff on there. Give him some love. Then when you are done there check out his music. He is brilliant songwriter.
2. Go check out the winner of the 50k contest Gabe. He is a great man of God with a few killer sites and podcast. He is also involved with the critically acclaimed blog for men AC180.
3. Worship House Media is offering a bunch of free motion loops for your church presentation graphics. Get them here.
4. Mudpuppy had a great post on the 4c’s of blogging. If you dont get how to work this whole blog thing….read it.
5. Want to assess your worship service? Take a worship audit.
6. My good buddy Jeremy has a great blog about his life and worship in youth ministry. You need to check it out. He also this week talks about the origin of the words “textfessional&rd
50,000 mark: THANKS 2007-10-09 12:51:29 Thanks to everybody who helped this site get to 50 k. It has been a wild ride. I am wildly excited to know so many people are encouraged and find resources through here.
The contest idea was a long thought out idea..however the last confessional made the counter jump sooner than expected.
So our buddy Gabe made the counter today go crazy and caused quite a frenzy. In the midst of it all he stands victorious as the closest to the 50k mark. More to follow on his scwag and you get to hear more about him as well…
thanks again…and keep it coming…for contest 75K
120 hits away from 50,000 CONTEST 2007-10-09 10:22:59 In honor of all those who read this blog…and have brought it to almost 50,000 hits.
here is the deal. comment on the site today and tell me in your comment what the hit counter says. Make sure they are contributing Comments…feel free to go back to some old posts…maybe read something you had not before…
let me know what the hits were when you made the comment. Closest person to 50k mark…gets a prize. make sure your your user name or whatever makes it so I can email you as well. GET ON IT FOLKS…
Top 5 Cd’s of the Week 10/09/07 2007-10-09 09:04:39
Here we are again…What are your top 5 CD’s this week?
here’s mine:
1. Steve Vai- Live at Astoria London (Brilliant guitar work)
2. DC*B- Remedy (going on listen 35 or so)
3. Godspell- Original Cast (One of the best shows of all time)
2. Michael Neale- No Greater Audience (WHY HAVEN’T YOU LISTENED TO THIS?)
1. Sara Groves- Add to the Beauty (One of the best CD’s ever)
again whats yours?
St. Michael’s Set List 10/21/07 2007-10-21 00:37:54
Processional
Come now is the time - D (Doerksen)
Time to Worship - C#m (Klampert, Theis) ALT
Gloria
We Praise Your Name – D (Klamperts)
Praise
Your Grace is enough – G (Maher,Tomlin)
You Amaze Me – G (Michael
Neale)
Potter’s Hand– G (Hillsongs)
Gospel
Open the Eyes of my heart- E (Baloche)
Offering
Nothing Without You – C (Bebo Norman)
Maybe a surprise ALT song
Sanctus
Holy – C (Brenton Brown)
Mystery of Faith
Mystery of Faith 1 – Dm (Klampert)
Communion
We Fall Down – E (Chris Tomlin)
Center– E (Charlie Hall)
Recessional
Let the Praises Ring – E (Lincoln Brewster)
Friday Reviews: TV Shows 2007-10-19 10:02:33
Here are the sought after friday reviews…This weeks focus…My TV habit (fall season)
1. I Hate My 30’s - are you between age 25-35….THEN WATCH THIS….it is only 8 episodes and you can watch it online at the V-spot, Disclaimer: one of the funniest shows ever. A little crude. bring a change of pants!
2. Heroes - My wife and I finally caught up via DVD and we are hooked…what a brilliant show…It is almost as good as Lost
3. Top Chef - This season just ended, but wow was it killer…I love cutthroat cooks!
4. Last One Standing - A new reality show…and let me tell you this is for the men…and the women who could handle watching 300. These guys are insane. They go from tribe to tribe (Africa, South america, etc) and compete with the warriors…amazing
5. Mythbusters - Ok it’s like 7000 seasons…well seems like it. and they are still going strong…This is my #1 nerd show to watch. I love science..for t Read more:Friday
Music You SHould Be Listening to: Fleming and John 2007-10-18 06:55:07
Fleming and John: 1994-present
Fleming and John is a musical husband and wife team, Fleming McWilliams and John Mark Painter, currently living in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They have 2 CD’s out and have finally announced on their Myspace that they are working on a new Cd. Considering the last one was in 1998 I cant wait. In the mean time they have worked with many top artists like ben folds doing recording producing and playing on others CD’s. John has also done some movie soundtracks.For a while they got almost famous. They even got on Conan O brian… Fleming has one of the best female voices in the industry and they sadly didnt get much credit. On their second CD John plays something like 60 instruments. They are amazing.I saw them live at Cornerstone festival in IL i think in 1993. What an amazing show. Here voice is captivating. It is operatic yet rocky. they have straight rock feel and very experimental on top.
Discography
Delusions of Grandeur, 1994 debut Read more:Music
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What the wednesday 2007-10-17 09:35:54
Oh yeah baby…can it get any better then WHAT THE WEDNESDAY?
can it? …..I didn’t think so!
1. Raise your elbow in worship…wickedly funny video
2. Andrew Peterson…just found this guy on VIRB and his music is awesome…like a modern paul simon…go check him out… his site - his Virb
3. New book out Deadly Viper Character Assassins - im gonna buy it…go check it out
4. go preorder an autographed copy of sara groves new CD
5. well Im on VIRB and love it (CHECK OUT MY ORIGINAL WORHSIP ON THERE) …it rocks…go check me out and sign up…recently i signed up with facebook and hate it but considering its the “wave” of the future…I am on it…But go to VIRB!
6. A new profile based worship community. SONG DISCOVERY COMMUNITY…works right now for subscribers to magazine…open to public soon…sign up…check me out
Top 5 Cd’s of the Week 10/16/07 2007-10-16 12:02:55
In random order….WHATS YOURS?
1. Fono- uh….its a free download…go get it on their site
2. DC*B - Remedy - I cant stop listening to it…ahhh
3. Michael Neale - No Greater Audience - brilliant…and WHY IS NOBODY LISTENING TO IT? arg
4. Smashing Pumpkins -zeitgeist - Time to revist this one…I really like it alot
5. Robert Cray - Time will tell - Great guitar
CECWorship Stickfessional 2007-10-14 22:18:10 So Last week there was a little contrversy. Who started the term textfessional? some say it was Jeremy..othes say connor…and some still say I did.
I was thinking about it and decided I didnt worry about it much but I don’t want to be known as a non-innovator.
So without further ado….here is the first ever STICK-FESSIONAL. Crude as it may be…it’s never been done…somethings take time
SIDE NOTE: first panel says “hmm where is everybody…They all seemed to come late..because the place kept filling up even after first few songs.
Great set this week. the congregation was really into it. I think things are really changing in the quality of our worship. Idont mean with guitars, I mean spiritually. It was a tough morning with screaming kids etc. and it was another week I had to be in the church. This weeks struggle with just having theability to focus on something other than life. I think it was During Center where I just stood there and foc
St. Michael’s Set List 10/14/07 2007-10-13 23:18:09
Processional
Amazing Grace (my chains are gone) - D (Tomlin Revised)
Gloria
We Praise Your Name – D (Klamperts)
Praise
More of You – E/C#m (Klamperts)
Open The Eyes of My Heart – E (Paul Baloche)
Center– E (Charlie Hall)
Gospel
Ancient Words- E
Offering
Nothing Without You – C (Bebo Norman)
Sanctus
Holy – C (Brenton Brown)
Mystery of Faith
Mystery of Faith 1 – Dm (Klampert)
Communion
Enough – G (Chris Tomlin)
You Amaze Me – G (Michael
Neale)
Recessional
I Will Boast – C (Paul Baloche)
10th Anniversary 2007-10-12 11:52:22
It has been 10 years with this wonderful woman as of yesterday. Kelly is my life and I have been honored and more than blessed having her as my wife. I tell her all the time that I thank God I didn’t get stuck with an ugly wife because There isnt a time when I am not thinking about how great it is just to look at her. These last 10 years have been amazing. We have been through some good times and tough times and God is always faithful. She is an amazing mom, friend, wife and beauty. I can’t wait for the next 10 years. Our crew is getting bigger in the next few weeks. She is due with our third kid (dont know boy or girl) on Oct 28th. So any day now.
I dont know what I would do without my wife. I got married at 20 and she was 24. This has been the best ride of my life and we have the best kids ever. (Tristan age 6, Collin age 2.5 and ?.)
Read more:Anniversary
Music You Should Be Listening to: IONA 2007-10-11 12:35:16
IONA: 1988-present
Iona is a celtic band straight of of Ireland. They didn’t really have much notoriety untilThe time when Celtic music started becoming mainstream thanks to things like Braveheart and Enya. What sets Iona apart from the likes of Enya, The Coors, Clanaad? This band is a Christian band. They have amazing lyrics and love the Lord.They have the traditional Celtic style music with the pipes and hand drums, but they add a new flair to it. Progressive Rock. Think the technicality of Dream Theater then mix in the vocals of a more powerful Enya and throw in a some Out of the Grey. I Got to see this band only once and it stands out as one of the top 5 shows I have ever been to. Go listen and then buy everything. This band is brilliant. The Vocals are amazing. The guitar work is virtuoso with a mix of the edge and satriani. Tehn add in all of the Irish stuff and it blows your mind.
Discography
Chronological listing
Iona (1990)
The Book Of Kells (1992)
Beyond These Shores (1 Read more:Music
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