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Songs for the Olympics
Started this discussion. Last reply by Allan Midgley Aug 3, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
With the Olympics starting in London today there will be a very strong bias towards reflecting this in our church services over the next few weeks. Especially as we have some of the Australian team…Continue
Leading worship with a Double Neck
Started this discussion. Last reply by Toni May 21, 2012. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Just out of curiosity, has anyone ever led worship using a double neck? I think I probably hark back to the prog rock days, but as worship sets can tend to be a medley of songs all put together like…Continue
They sung what? Funny things people have sung - or so we think!
Started this discussion. Last reply by rob k Dec 16, 2011. 27 Replies 0 Likes
It is Friday, and the last day of school for many in the UK. Holidays are just around the corner. So time for a bit of light hearted relief. I was thinking of the thing we sing and how often they…Continue
Smart phone apps for Android phone
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gangai Victor Aug 3, 2012. 12 Replies 0 Likes
I am not sure if I saw something similar recently or not, but I have just been dragged into the 21st Century and my family has bought me a new smartphone. An HTC Wildfire S for those who are techie…Continue
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martyn burt replied to Andy Bartlomain's discussion 'Song Ideas with Theme of Reaching People Around the World'"Jesus, hope of the nations (Brian Doeksen)"
martyn burt replied to Elman Authement's discussion 'Regarding alcohol consumption by Christians'"I am definitely a Moderationalist. I enjoy a drink, either with friends, work or church colleagues but we all know our limits.
It is interesting to note that I work for the Diocese of Rochester (part of the Church of England)…"
martyn burt replied to Andrew Gordon's discussion 'Experiments in electronic synth and beats within worship'"I wish you well. I can't really help you as I don't know much about how to creat the types of sounds you are talking about, and I am too old to have had much experience of electro music in clubs (bring back disco I say!) but I…"
martyn burt replied to Heather Cox's discussion 'Worship songs that reference: "The Battle Belongs To The Lord"'"And try looking at Fortress 144 by Brian Doerksen although the main theme is about prayer it is a very powerful image of a battle
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martyn burt replied to Becky Harrell's discussion 'Hymns/Praise and Worship Songs'"And thinking ahead to Christmas time, one we have done is:
Angels from the realms of glory into You alone are worthy (Glory, glory in the highest) by Al Gordon (?)
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martyn burt replied to Doug Barker's discussion 'updated hymns'"And don't forget many modern songs are in fact based upon the hymn style, although usually with a chorus. Look at anything written by Graham Kendrick, Stuart Townend, or Keith and Christine Getty and you will find many modern…"
martyn burt replied to Neil Mathieson's discussion 'Songs for Remembrance Sunday'"In Great Britain (and other places in the world as well) on 11 November each year there is always a 2 minute silence at 11.00 to remember the fallen in various world conflicts. Most churches have remembrance services on the…"
martyn burt replied to Neil Mathieson's discussion 'Songs for Remembrance Sunday'"We have always tried to focus on faithfulness. Usually we have a special service in the afternoon for those who have been bereaved in the year. It is a great way to contact the community and for those who are still suffering loss. …"
martyn burt replied to Tina Lundy's discussion 'Looking for song ideas involving fire'"A couple of other suggestions:
Fire,there's a fire (Paul Oakley or Stuart Townend) - good at Pentecost
Light the fire again (Brian Doerksen) - based on the passage in Rev 3
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Allan Midgley replied to martyn burt's discussion 'Songs for the Olympics'"An old one - Onward Christian Soldiers!"
Gangai Victor replied to martyn burt's discussion 'Smart phone apps for Android phone'"Here are 2 more lists of Android apps for worship leaders/musicians:
http://www.votivepraise.com/2012/07/android-apps.html
http://www.churchm.ag/free-android-worship-leader-apps/
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Toni replied to martyn burt's discussion 'Songs for the Olympics'"I will run the race, I will fight the fight?
There's a place?
When I stand before your throne (endless hallelujah)
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Lewis Moore replied to martyn burt's discussion 'Songs for the Olympics'"More Love More Power
Strong As That Old Tree
There Is Power In The Blood
The message is Power Through Love"
Daniel Read replied to martyn burt's discussion 'Songs for the Olympics'"We did an "Olympic-themed" service recently.... but it was difficult to find songs that were specifically on the Olympic theme.
The readings chosen were: Philippians 3:7-14, Hebrews 12:1-2; 2 Timothy 4:7-8, so you can see where this was…"
martyn burt posted a discussionSongs for the Olympics
With the Olympics starting in London today there will be a very strong bias towards reflecting this in our church services over the next few weeks. Especially as we have some of the Australian team staying in our town and we know many other people involved in the running of it (we are only some 25 miles/40k away from the Olympic park).To this effect, do you have any good (or humorous even) suggestions for good songs to use that might be a nice idea for Olympic flavoured services? (running the…See More
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- Home Church:
- Tonbridge St Stephen
- Musical Gift(s):
- Guitarist, Bass player
- About Me:
- Now 50 something worship leader, qualified management accountant and work for the Church of England at diocesan level as Treasurer
- Favourite Music:
- Tim Hughes, Matt Redman, Brian Doerksen, prog rock
- Favourite Bible Verses / Passages:
- Romans 8:28
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- At 4:55pm on March 6, 2013,
Phil Williams said… Hey Martyn, hope you're well! Good to see your name pop up on here :-)
- At 1:35pm on February 7, 2011,
Ruth Njuguna said… Hey Burt, how are you doing today. Hope WTR has been helful to you this far. It has made me learn so many lessons on Worship. Lets continue the good news...
Regards,
Ruth
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