Sunday Meeting Volume

It's been while since we've had a post other than set lists, but I just saw this article and found it interesting. Maybe it will generate some discussion about volume levels in our meetings on Sundays.

How Loud is Too Loud?

Set List for Sunday September 5th

Shout From the Roof - Paul Oakley

How Great is Your Faithfulness – Matt Redman

Coming Alive – Paul Oakley

This is Our God – Reuben Morgan

I Love Your Presence – Darren Clarke and Jessie Lane

Sunday August 29th Set List

Holy Are You Lord - Paul Oakley

How Great is Your Faithfulness - Matt Redman

Glorious Day - Michael Bleecker

Crimson Stream - Paul Oakley

Aug 15th - Set List

Holy Are You Lord - Paul Oakley
This Is Life - Simon Brading
Coming Alive - Paul Oakley
My Soul Is Well - Simon Brading
You Alone Can Rescue - Matt Redman

Two Great Posts from Seth Hein...

I've know Seth Hein for quite a number of years now, and have seen him progress from a barely-post-youth-group guy going for it in leading young people in worship at youth conferences, to overseeing the worship teams at Jubilee Church in St. Louis. He is an amazing guy who passionately loves God and continues to grow in leading God's people into a life of worship. He recently wrote at two-part article on "Connecting with Your Congregation" on the Newfrontiers-USA "Continuous Worship" blog. Check out what he had to say:


Connecting with Your Congregation - Part 1 by Seth Hein

Connecting with Your Congregation - Part 2 by Seth Hein

July 18th Set List

Worthy, You are Worthy - Matt Redman

For all That You Are - Simon Brading

God of Our Yesterdays - Matt Redman

My Soul is Well - Simon Brading

Righteousness of God - Aaron Scott

July 11th Set List

Salvation - Simon Brading

Righteousness of God - Aaron Scott

Majestic Glory - Karl Scott

Befriended - Matt Redman

Nothing but the Blood - Hymn Version

Training the Next Generation to Hope in God, Not Us

Training the Next Generation to Hope in God, Not Us

I think this is so important!

June 27th Set List

I'm doing this from memory so I hope I get it right!

O Praise Him - David Crowder
Majestic Glory - Karl Scott
Nothing But the Blood - Matt Redman
Fragrant Oil - Paul Oakley
Breathe On Me - Paul Okley

June 20 - Set list

Your Grace Is Enough - Matt Maher
Everything - Chris Tomlin
You Alone Can Rescue - Matt Redman
How Great Is Our God - Chris Tomlin
The Father's Song - Matt Redman

June 6 & 13 Setlist

June 6:
Come Thou Fount -
You're the Light - Ben Cantelon
Remain - Ben Cantelon
This Is Our God - Reuben Morgan
Coming Alive - Paul Oakley


June 13:
Everything - Chris Tomlin
Glorious Day - Michael Bleecker
Here I Am to Worship - Tim Hughes
Let Your Light Shine In - Michael Gray
This Is Our God - Reuben Morgan
Worthy, You Are Worthy - Matt Redman

May 2 Set List

Coming Alive - Paul Oakley
Our God Reigns - Simon Brading
Love Came Down - Ben Cantelon
Glorious Day - Michael Bleeker
Praise The Lord (My Soul Is Well)

Bo's Bloggings on the "What If" Series

Howdy folks, I wanted to make sure that as many people got a chance to take a look at Bo's postings during the "What If" teaching series as possible. He has been taking time to break down some of the details of the talks into more bite sized pieces. I would strongly encourage anyone who didn't get to hear any portions of the series to listen to the podcast (you can check it out by clicking here). As a leadership team we are excited to see what God does, how he moves us forward, and draws us out to serve the people and place of Tacoma! Here are a couple of links to the first two blog postings by Bo:

-More On Making Disciples
-Transparent Connections With Others

Great Free Album...thought is was worth sharing.

Not too sure who these guys are, but from what I've heard from this album so far they are solid! They are called PageCXVI and their first album is free this week to promote their upcoming release. The arrangements of these hymns are super cool. A fairly indie-pop feel with some nice Rhodes-ish piano and ambient guitar. Hope you like!

http://pagecxvi.bkstageshare.com/hymns/

Some Helfpul Stuff from Simon Brading

Came across these video clips featuring Simon Brading speaking on a variety of topics.


http://vimeo.com/tag:simonbrading

Worship Set: April 25

You're the Light - Ben Cantelon
Holy Are You Lord - Paul Oakley
Glorious Day - Michael Bleecker
This Is Our God - Reuben Morgan

Leadership: Control vs Structure

This is a portion of an article Leigh and I read for our adoption prep. Even though it's actually about parenting, I found it very helpful, informative, and provoking in regards to leading people in a team setting. Our goal is to build community with one another, learn from one another, and work together to see people turn their hearts to God. Hope you find it helpful as well!

-waymond

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CONTROL VS STRUCTURE

These two terms are central for the success or failure of good interventions. Two environments may look identical in set up, but the quality of the atmosphere in each may be opposite if the interactions in one reflect attempts to control and the other reflects attempts to structure.

The American Heritage dictionary definition of "Control" includes: "1) To exercise authority or dominating influence over; direct; regulate. 2) To hold in restraint; to check." Control tends to be top-down, other-initiated, disregards the needs of the individual and sets up power struggles. Control is usually "over" someone or something, and as such does not invite mutuality.

(When people) have been asked if they have ever felt controlled, and if so, how they felt and what they remember wanting to do. Most people have unpleasant memories of feeling controlled. Parents and professionals alike said the experience made them want to get away, avoid the situation, get even, and other behaviors suggesting intense discomfort. There are often intense negative feelings associated with the memory of feeling controlled. Children often react to the experience of feeling controlled and may also demonstrate this in their behaviors.

Implicitly, people in control are expected to have answers and be able to exert power over and change others. This results in making statements rather than asking questions and being directive rather than inviting participation. Control tends to be brittle, characterized by increasing numbers of rules and regulations. Controlling behaviors send a message that reads: You (your ideas, contributions) do not matter. It is normal for people to fight messages that they do not matter.

The definition of "Structure" includes the following descriptors: "1) A complex entity. 2) The configuration of elements, parts, or constituents in such an entity; organization; arrangement. 3) The interrelation of parts or the principle of organization in a complex entity." Structure is characterized by a few guiding principles, and is adaptable, affording greater latitude for working with a range of cultures, strengths, and abilities.

There is a common fear that letting go of control will result in chaos. The reality is that structure provides more options. Letting go of the fear of not having all the answers supports asking questions  and exploring options.

Worship Set: March 28

Holy Are You Lord - Paul Oakley
Sweetly Broken - Jeremy Riddle
O Glorious Day - Michael Bleecker(?)
Worthy, You Are Worthy - Matt Redman
Crimson Stream - Paul Oakley

Loving this video and song

This is a song and video by Rend Collective Experiment a new band from the UK that I recently heard about on Kingsway's website. Enjoy!

What Do You Say When You Lead Worship? Part 1

What Do You Say When You Lead Worship? Part 1

This is super funny, but also very helpful!