The Gift of Worship

In context with the things in which I struggle most...I feel this clip says what we all need to be reminded. I hope and pray that you all will view this clip with any defenses laid aside as I have had to do. May God continue to mold us into the image of Christ as we pursue Him first.

WARNING! THIS VIDEO WILL CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE. IF YOU'D LIKE TO REMAIN THE COMPLACENT AND THE SAME, THEN THIS IS NOT FOR YOU!!!

SO IT'S BEEN A WHILE...

Hey guys. I know that it's been a couple of weeks since I've last posted anything. Sorry for the delay as there have been many other things to tend to in the time being.

Let me thank all of you, once again, for being servant-leaders as you continue to lead Christ's Church in His praise! Here are some upcoming orders of worship to be aware of:

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2007 AM SERVICES

ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS’ NAME—CHOIR
INDESCRIBABLE

GREETING
YOU ARE GOOD
YOUR NAME
I’D RATHER HAVE JESUS

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2007 AM SERVICES

BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES (GOD IS HERE-BOOK)
O CHURCH ARISE
MESSAGE
* we will come back to the loft at 10:10am(1st service)/11:35am(2nd service)
O CHURCH ARISE
EVERLASTING GOD
SHOUT TO THE LORD

Be praying as we prepare for Christmas as well. I will have more cd's available tomorrow night. December 14 and 15 are the nights for our worship event.

Have a great week...see ya tomorrow,

Chad Watson

A Call to Press In and On...

As always...I love to commend you all by thanking God for His working in you and through you all from week to week. I'm so grateful to be apart of a loving and encouraging group of people with the choir and the band, not to mention the church as a whole. You guys may not realize just how much of an impression that you make in Christ's Church as well as the many visitors to Grace from which I/we have received wonderful encouragement.

It seems that each week God teaches me something new to chew on, and it's not always easy to swallow. Through strivings and wrestlings within, we often come across people (or their writings at least) who seem to be used by God to tell us exactly what we need to hear at that moment. I really enjoy being able to pass these things along as I'm learning daily. One of my favorite leaders of today as well as a prominent lead worshiper is Bob Kauflin, Worship Matters.
He wrote an article a year ago that I came across today. It really is a great reminder of our call as Christ Followers to press into Him and into His word as we press on to be like Him. As a musician, it's so easy for me to forget about preparation for His Great Kingdom...Wayne shared in Ephesians this Sunday about the FULL ARMOR that we should be wearing. I think this paragraph from Bob Kauflin especially hits on the belt of truth which holds the "double-edged sword".

As Christian musicians we should know more than anyone that the joy music brings is only the faintest whisper of the superior joy we find in Jesus Christ. And we come to know Him most clearly and authoritatively through His Word. No fugue, guitar solo, piano sonata, jazz improv, or harmonic progression will ever speak to us more clearly about who God is and what He’s done.

That’s why every Christian musician should seek to be a good theologian. We should study the Word of God, read books that challenge us, and seek out authors that provide firm boundaries to our affecting, but often vague, thoughts about God.

I’ve wondered at times what would happen if church musicians sought to handle the word of truth as effectively as they handle their instruments. I can't predict exactly what would happen, but I'm certain that the effect on the worship of God's people would be very, very good.

I will worship You

Hey guys,

We have such a GREAT GOD that we worship! I want to challenge you this week to read Isaiah 40. It's such a great, truthful reminder of God's unfathomable GREATNESS. We have had a wonderful reminder this past Sunday, August 12th, to reflect and pursue a Kingdom-focused life. Doesn't that seem so overwhelming? As you read Isaiah 40 with me, would you pray for me as I pray for you that we all together will have our hearts fixed on Him and His Kingdom? Make sure you listen and watch this clip I posted after you read Isaiah 40. I think it sums up the "big picture"

Be sure to stay posted and listen to the worshipcast,

Chad Watson

Updated orders of worship...

It seems that there are some viewing issues on some of your computers, so I'm going to repost the orders of worship in a different format. Let me know if there are still viewing issues or questions. I'll see you all tomorrow night.

Chad

AUGUST 12, 2007

"Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing"
"Friend of God"
"He Is Exalted"
"Let Your Kingdom Come"
"Jesus, You're The Answer"

AUGUST 19, 2007

"Famous One"
"Let Your Kingdom Come"
"Glory In the Highest"
"Be Unto Your Name"--Cathy Key will lead
"Nothing Without You"

AUGUST 26, 2007

"We Speak To Nations"
"Let Your Kingdom Come"
"We Lift You Up"
"Nothing Without You"

WITH GOD...WE DID IT ONCE AGAIN!

It has certainly been an honor these past few weeks leading with you guys! What an encouragement it is to see and hear God move through our voices and instruments! I have to tell you that I'm learning more and more each day what it's about to enjoy and savor Him, and He's using you guys to teach that truth. I came across a very interesting and encouraging reading the other day and wanted to share it with you. I found 9 goals in which I'd personally like to strive in order to gain a unified pursuit of worship, and I encourage you to check these out as well:

Goals That Unite Us in Worship

1. God-centeredness
2. Expecting the powerful presence of God
3. Bible-based and Bible-saturated
4. Head and heart
5. Earnestness and intensity
6. Authentic communication
7. The manifestation of God and the common good
8. Undistracting excellence
9. The mingling of historic and contemporary music

Also...here are some updated orders of worship for the next 3 weeks:

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2007 AM SERVICES

GREETING CHASE B.

· Chase will be leading this Sunday

· It is his last Sunday before college starts

Ø COME THOU FOUNT

Ø FRIEND OF GOD

Ø HE IS EXALTED

Ø LET YOUR KINGDOM COME

[PARENT/INFANT DEDICATION] 10:45 ONLY

· Wayne will set up offering after dedication

PRAYER/WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING PASTOR WAYNE

Ø JESUS, YOU’RE THE ANSWER—CHOIR

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2007 AM SERVICES

Ø FAMOUS ONE

GREETING

Ø LET YOUR KINGDOM COME

Ø GLORY IN THE HIGHEST

WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING

Ø BE UNTO YOUR NAME—Cathy Key will lead

Ø NOTHING WITHOUT YOU

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2007AM SERVICES

GREETING

· SET UP VIDEO ELEMENT (MISSIONS/EVANGELISM)

MISSION VIDEO

Ø WE SPEAK TO NATIONS—CHOIR

Ø LET YOUR KINGDOM COME

Ø WE LIFT YOU UP

WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING

Ø NOTHING WITHOUT YOU

Have a great week, and I look forward to seeing you all this Wednesday night!

Chad Watson

WOW! GREAT JOB, LEAD WORSHIPERS

I'm thrilled to see how God is moving through you guys each week as lead worshipers. It was such an encouragement to His Body (Grace Baptist) as you guys led with abandonment of selves!

As you look towards the weeks ahead, be sure to continue to listen to the podcast. I will be posting songs today for the week of Aug. 12th. You already have the songs posted for this Sunday, August 5th. I hope and pray that you've all been encouraged this week and look forward to seeing you all Wednesday night.

Chad