Thursday, November 15, 2007

Stories behind the songs Nov.18, 2007

“God first seeks devotion to Him in the hidden place –
worship when no one else is watching.”

"Thank you Lord"
This song of thanksgiving was written by Paul Baloche & Don Moen.
We are commanded to give thanks:
Give thanks to him who alone does mighty miracles. His faithful love endures forever. Give thanks to him who made the heavens so skillfully. His faithful love endures forever. Give thanks to him who placed the earth on the water. His faithful love endures forever. Give thanks to him who made the heavenly lights -- His faithful love endures forever. The sun to rule the day, His faithful love endures forever and the moon and stars to rule the night. His faithful love endures forever
Click here to learn more about Don Moen
Click here to learn more about Paul Baloches' testimony
Click here to worship along with Don Moen

"We will Dance"
Click here for the lyrics:
Learn more about David Ruis here:
Click here to worship along with song:

"For the Beauty of the Earth"
This choir anthem was written by John Rutter. Click here to read more about this composer from England
Click here to worship along with the boys choir of St. Paul's Cathedral in London
Click here to take a virtual tour of St. Pauls' cathedral
Click here for a great visual slide show set to the song: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iRxZMudrAY

"Count Your many Blessings"
This beautiful hymn was written by one of the prolific gospel song writers of the past century, a Methodist lay preacher named Johnson Oatman.
Click here to read the lyrics and hear the tune:
click here to read more about the composition of this song:
Click here to sing-along with the International Staff singers great piano duet along with the choir recorded in Sweden:
“Made Me Glad”
By Hillsong worship leader Miriam Webster
Miriam Webster is an Australian gospel singer-songwriter. Her career began at the age of 15, when she won the interstate music awards. She has since toured Australia, New Zealand and the United States, and released several albums, of which the first is Never Alone. She has been serving with the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia since 1996 and featuring on numerous Hillsong Music praise-and-worship albums since 1997.

Click here to worship along with the Hillsongs worship ministry:

"How Great is Our God"
Click here to listen to the story behind the song:
Click here to listen to Chris share about how the song came about.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpfKli_4LQ0&mode=related&search=
Click here to worship along with Darlene Zschech
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIiBYMAs8Qo&mode=related&search=

Chris on the song:
Another simple song that started from the thought of God's greatness and presence. My hope is that it is simple enough to sing, yet profound enough to cause the heart and soul to stand in wonder. I've already been overwhelmed from the response I've seen from this song.

Message
Jobs of Jesus II: "Jesus as the Baker" John 6:26-35
Offertory The Doug Herring Band

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