WHAT A JOURNEY! - WHAT AN EVENT! - WHAT A CHOIR!
A big 'Thank You' to what has become a historic choir, who have been part of an historic event. In It together was an amazing event with thousands for people in attendance. The choir and band lead by Pastor Paul Gordon and Chris Roe brought together a dedicated choir who weathered the challenges and delivered and awe inspiring presentation of music and worship to the event. The unique mix of church community culture forged an even more unique mixture of musical genre dripping with diversity and welded together with unity. Sometimes church is made to feel that it needs more kick. Well, 22nd May 2011 was the winning goal against that kind of an opponent. The whole day was a screaming success and one that will echo across London, other boroughs and up and down the nation. The future impact of this event cannot be under estimated it can only be built upon. Built upon for something that will stage future events that are even bigger and even better.
The dream of unity that started with a few pioneering pastors in Croydon has became a torch that now burns in Croydon and will, with the wind of this new season, will kindle this flames everywhere inside and outside the borough. This event is a tribute to Croydon, a tribute to all the churches and leaders in our community and to the people that made this day a reality.
The S.O.T.T. choir has reason to be satisfied and proud of a job well done. Most of all we do not forget the central focus of what all this effort is all about - It's about us showing the love of God to a community and nation of what happen when people who are motivate by nothing else other than the good of the community when occupy. This event showed to the world that embodiment of the final words of Jesus before he died - "That they may be one..."
We will being having a single rehearsal on Tuesday 14th June 2011 at Praise House, 45-151 London Road, Croydon CR0 2RG at 7pm. We will be rehearsing the songs we used at the main Crystal Palace event. This will be an opportunity for all who were not at the Main event in May to experience some of the spirit and excitment of that day. This would be an opportunity to bring this special blend of music for other churches in Croydon to experience. So see on the 14th June for our rehearsal and stay blessed always.
Pastor Paul Gordon - Canopy Music
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One small door can be opened and unleash an avalanche of opportunities for others. One man in the right place at the right time can change the course of a nation. This is born out so clearly in the video. Just one thing, this one thing, may be the very thing the Lord needed as a wedge to pry open any blockages so we can all forge forward tying the bonds of unity as we go
Could this be the five loaves and two fishes that begin a tsunami of church unity across the UK? Who knows!? Although today many good and capable people are taking important lead roles in this movement, it is becoming clear that because there are so many people and so many factors involved (and as this thing grows), no one person or organisation will be able to take the glory or credit. Chris is only one of the first of many who understands that his individual contribution (no matter how small or large) is vital to the clarity of the big picture. Now it is for each of us to find our place and contribute our own part.
We can only, everyone, get into this ship as it is ready to be launched into the ocean of destiny and chart a course only the captain, Jesus Christ, can map out. All we need to do is stay in the ship because come hell or high water, we are all in it and we are all 'In-It-Together'
Pulling together In-It-Together
Today churches from all denominations, cultures and social backgrounds are pulling together to make work a day of celebrating our church unity at the Crystal Palace Football Club Selhust Park on the 22nd May 2011. There will be events, food (of culture variety and deliciousness), games, football tournaments, music, entertainment, seminars, courses, a kids area, and stalls selling all kinds of goodies. There will be a massive youth concert in the afternoon, all climaxing with an exciting one thousand seater evening celebration and worship with music, the joint choir for this event (Sound of the Trumpet), singers and the band. Many community officials and dignitaries will be present including our own ‘In-It-Together’ leaders Damian Luke and Paul Barrett. This event celebrations black and white and other cultural and biblical Christian unity. This event is expecting to house thousands of local people from all over Croydon. It will truly be a day of fun, laughter, fellowship and witness in our community and our world
Make it a date for your dairy – It just cannot be missed!
Visit the Croydon Churches Forum's website for continued details and information:
http://www.croydonchurch.org.uk/Groups/116043/Croydon_Churches/News_and_Events/News_and_Events.aspx
We are standing up! We are standing strong! We are standing together – In-It-Together!!!
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Want to get involved with the choir, choir directing or band?
For any further questions regarding music, the choir and band or the evening celebration section call:
Pastor Paul Gordon
Canopy Music Ltd (Head Office)
Praise House
145-151 London Road
Croydon
Surrey, CR0 2RG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8649 5675
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8653 1413
Email: canopymusic@hotmail.co.uk
Web: http://www.inittogethermusic.blogspot.com/
TICKETS TO THE YOUTH CONCERT VISIT:
http://www.unitednoise.co.uk/
BACK GROUND AND ETHOS OF THIS EVENT
It all started with a dream. A bold dream, that it could be possible to bring together churches from across the borough and across the culture divides to work together side-by-side around a single cause - 'Church Unity'. Today its realisation, although a flicker in the borough, has welcomed a new dawn ablaze on the horizon of future cooperation and collaboration around the only thing that truly unites us all - The Lord Jesus Christ. The message we all preach is love, but that love is born out of unity. Unity and love is important because one draws men to Christ while the other keeps men together in Christ. At last both are achievable right here in Croydon. This is truly the dawn of a new day! This new dawn shines forth Jesus Christ to a world where so many places are void of his love his light and his care. This is Croydon's day to shine starting right here, then in other boroughs and then to the uttermost part of the World. We are for this, we are with this, and we are in this - In It Together!
MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Many people have been asking us, 'what is this event all about?’ This will usually be followed by the statement, 'because I just don't understand what it is'. First of all we suggest that you keep up to date with the information on the official Croydon Churches Forum site, for this
event. (For your ease and pleasure the link to the exact page is given above).
OK. Let’s get down to some important details about the event. Remember it will be a pleasure to answer all your questions about any part of this all day event.
All you need to do is to leave your questions or suggestions in the comment box below or for more sensitive information email Pastor Paul Gordon on: canopymusic@hotmail.co.uk. (Don't forget to put, "In-it-together music" in the subject bar). We will come back to you with up-to-date answers and information promptly or as soon as possible
Please also be aware that this site is mainly focusing on the evening music and worship sections of the event. (Anything relating to the choir, singers, musician’s rehearsals, worship and so on). So if you are a Christian singer or musician and you want to do something’s that is awesome, the 'In-It-Together' day is the 'happening thing' right now in Croydon.
WHAT TO EXPECT AND HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Alright! Here's what to expect and how you and your organisation can get involved.
The event will have a choir and lead singers and band. This will be augmented by one or two solo performances. The evening worship event will be in the form of a joint praise and worship celebration where all the participating church member of all churches (black and white) will be part of.
The rehearsals will commence on the 29th March 2011. The venue will be confirmed as soon as we get it. For quick communication we will need to have all participant email address and mobile number. This way information can be sent quickly and efficiently until the performance day.
Everyone wishing to participate are encouraged to participate as individuals as there will be no room in the evening program for special numbers or special solo or band presentations - Sorry!!
Now email the details of all who want to participate and what they would like to do. (Singer or Musician. Musician to state what instrument they play) we will take it from there. You and your organisation will need to do nothing more after that. We will keep you fully posted and all you will have to do from here, will be for you and your organisation to visit this site for regular weekly updates & information. We will let you know when rehearsal are, songs, venues etc. For any further information contact Paul Gordon today or leave a message in the comments box.
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Canopy Music Ltd (Head Office)
Praise House
145-151 London Road
Croydon
Surrey, CR0 2RG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8649 5675
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8653 1413
Email: canopymusic@hotmail.co.uk
9th May 2011
CHOIR REHEARSALS AND RUN-UP TO THE EVENT ON THE 22nd MAY 2011
FINAL RUN-UP REHEARSAL DATES
Tuesday 10th May 2011 - 7.30pm
Tuesday 17th May 2011 - 7.30pm
Saturday 21st May 2011 - 12 noon to 4pm
(ALL CHOIR MEMBERS MUST ATTEND)
YOU MUST BE AT THESE REHEARSALS TO PARTICIPATE - See details below
Things to know:
1. Uniforms will be decided on over the next week
2. You are required to attend the additional Saturday rehearsal on Saturday 21st May for our final and most important rehearsal. That Saturday rehearsal will be from 12noon sharp to 4pm. All participating in this event are required to be attend the next 3 rehearsals listed above, but they must attend the rehearsal on the Saturday 21st May. For any questions or queries contact Pastor Paul Gordon of Canopy Music (Details below)
ON-the Day:
1. The band and choir will be ministering during the morning section (choir to arrive) at 9am AND the evening worship celebration (choir to arrive) at 5pm. The choir arrival times must be strictly adhered to because to the prominant position the choir plays for and during this session
2. The band and SOTT choir will need to be at the Selhurst Part for 9am for sound checks and last minute rehearsals and orientation for the event to start promptly at 10am. (Late arriving may mean you will not be allowed to ministry. "...This would be a shame after all your practise and previous commitment..."
3. No water or water bottles will be allowed on stage (For health and safety reasons)
4. All refreshment will be on sale during the event and the choir is welcomed to purchase any refreshments from the many food stalls resident in and around the venue for this event. There will also be places for the choir to rest or participate in and around the venue between the morning and evening sessions
5. The choir will NOT automatically qualify for entrance to the Youth concert at 2pm. Tickets to the youth concert MUST be purchased seperately. See www.unitednoise.co.uk for details
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REHEARSALS & AUDITIONS FOR THE CHOIR CONTINUES - 3rd May from 7pm
Do you want to do something really exciting and be part of the SOTT Choir (The 'Sound of The Trumpet' choir)? Come to the next rehearsals and audtions to start promptly at 7pm at Praise House, 1st Floor, 145 -151 London Road, Croydon. CR0 2RG
Remember this is the first time the churches in Croydon are doing something like this so the motto of our rehearsals will be 'together in unity', unity of heart, unity of mind and unity of expression. Let us never forget that ultimately this event is about church unity and through this we can be a great witness for Christ in our needy community
IMPORTANT AUDITION NEWS TODAY
Previously in the last two rehearsals we have brought together people who have been enjoying themselves and we have all been having a great time. We have found however that the way we are presently conducting the rehearsal is not working a well as we would like. So to ensure we make maximum progress in our 'Sound of the trumpet' choir rehearsals we must make the follow stipulations: Everyone in the choir must go through and pass the audition
So from here on, to sing or remain in the choir you must:
• Be able to sing a melody in tune and in time
• Be able to harmonise and sings harmony parts
• Be able to learn new songs quickly and remember those songs
• You must be on time to rehearsals and be willing to be flexible
• Be willing to maintain a happy and united team spirit
We look forward to seeing you there
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AUDITIONS FOR THE CHOIR CONTINUES - 18th April from 7pm
Do you want to do something really exciting and be part of the SOTT Choir (The 'Sound of The Trumpet' choir)? Come to the next rehearsals and audtions to start promptly at 7pm at Praise House, 1st Floor, 145 -151 London Road, Croydon. CR0 2RG.
Remember this is the first time the churches in Croydon are doing something like this so the motto of our rehearsals will be 'together in unity', unity of heart, unity of mind and unity of expression. Let us never forget that ultimately this event is about church unity and through this we can be a great witness for Christ in our needy community
IMPORTANT AUDITION NEWS TODAY
Previously in the last two rehearsals we have brought together people who have been enjoying themselves and we have all been having a great time. We have found however that the way we are presently conducting the rehearsal is not working a well as we would like. So to ensure we make maximum progress in our 'Sound of the trumpet' choir rehearsals we must make the follow stipulations: Everyone in the choir must go through and pass the audition
So from here on, to sing or remain in the choir you must:
What we need now are choir directors who can teach the (Sound of the Trumpet) choir their parts. Choir directors must be able to adapt to different musical genres because we will be engaging in different music experiences from all over the world; European music, traditional gospel music, African music, hymns and more
We need good musicians to work with the choir and the MD
We also good musicians to make up the band; bass player, guitar players, drummers, percussionists, keyboard players and may be even some horn players (saxophonist, trumpet etc). If you are willing to learn and listen, have fun and laugher in an enjoyable atmosphere in this happening event, then this is the place for you. Band rehearsal will start with the choir a week after the auditions. Musicians will be required to learn the tracks before they come to the rehearsal though as space will not allow us to have the choir and the band practising separately. All songs we will be rehearsing will be sent in advance for the participating musicians and singers. "...it's sounding exciting already...!”
The Team
As this choir grows, look out, as we will be introducing the music team you we will be profiling them on this site (Will keep you posted) will succeed because it is a 'team' effort. Chris and I my be behind the organisation, this time of celebration will not be a success without you. Join this exciting team and be part of something that is incredible!!
Email your details to: canopymusic@hotmail.co.uk. "Remember to put 'In-It-Together music' in the subject bar
This is Breaking News by Paul Gordon, Chris Roe and the In-It-Together Music team
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For any questions contact Paul Gordon or leave a message in the comments box below
Canopy Music Ltd (Head Office)
Praise House
145-151 London Road
Croydon
Surrey, CR0 2RG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8649 5675
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8653 1413
Email: canopymusic@hotmail.co.uk
Web: http://www.inittogethermusic.blogspot.com/
IN IT TOGETHER We Pray, We Build
(Jude 1: 20)
THE PRAYER TEAM TAKING IT HIGHER
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The Bible states: "....The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working]...." James 5:16b (AMP)
This dynamic scripture is likely to be the reason why Pastor Abby Olufeyimi (the co-ordinator the prayer teams for the In-It-Together celebration) says, "We are really excited about the IN-IT-TOGETHER Celebration on the 22nd May 2011." She says, "I am just as excited about the opportunity to pray and to coordinate the prayer strategy as I am about being at the actual event because I see this as an opportunity to hold up the event and, as it were, to pursue the success of this event in prayer even before day."
Like a candle in the night our prayers will dismiss any darkness and cause the hazardous way before us to be clear and illuminated so we can proceed without incident. The success of this celebration will be due to several interlinking elements working in union for which prayer will be one of those
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THE PRAY TEAM UPDATE SECTION:
More information coming soon. Put the address of this page in your 'favourites list' for easy future locating. We encourage you to visit this page daily. While you visit make use of the online Bible and enjoy a moment to read and meditate on the Word
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The prayer team exists to serve us as we go towards and carry out the preparation for this event. So that the team can properly focus on the central elements to focus prayer you are encouraged to be a part of it by:
So keep on visiting and watching this Prayer Page AND THE News & Update page to keep up-to-date with what is going on
We all are really all in this prayer team, whether as individuals or as part of the event team, we are in it and 'In-It-Together
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Send All Prayer requests to:
Abby Olufeyimi - Parish Pastor
Builders House
Email: ibuild@buildershouse.co.uk
Run-Up, Dates & Final Details For Rehearsals & Event For The SOTT Choir (Important)
COUNT DOWN TO THE 22nd MAY 2011
Saturday 21st May 2011 - 12 noon to 4pm
(PRAISE HOUSE, 145-151 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2RG)
ON THE DAY - Important Notices!!
1. You are required to attend the final Saturday rehearsal. This Saturday rehearsal will start 12noon sharp to 4pm. (You are strongly advised to be there for 11.45am). THIS FINAL REHEARSAL WILL BE IN THE FUNCTION ALL BASEMENT OF PRAISE HOUSE not on the 1st floor as in previous sessions. All participating in this event are required to attend. For any questions or queries contact Pastor Paul Gordon of Canopy Music (Details below)
2. You are advised to allow extra time for your arrival to the Saturday rehearsal as there are other functions in the building at the same time and parking around praise house may be restricted
3. Uniforms will be Blue Jean and White Top/shirt (Not tucked in)
4. Full set list (song order list) will be made available at the Saturday rehearsal
ON-the Day:
1. The band and choir will be ministering during the morning section (choir to arrive) at 9am AND the evening worship celebration (choir to arrive) at 5pm. The choir arrival times must be strictly adhered to because to the prominent position the choir plays for and during this session
2. The band and SOTT choir will need to be at the Selhurst Part for 9am for sound checks and last minute rehearsals, sound checks and orientation to start promptly at 10am. When you arrive at the stage at 9am, it will be here you will be given your choir passes for the day. (Late arriving may mean you will not be allowed to ministry. "...This would be a shame after all your practise and previous commitment... We've run together - let finish well together").
3. During the worship service:
3. No water or water bottles will be allowed on stage (For health and safety reasons)
4. All refreshment will be on sale throughout the event and the choir is welcomed to purchase any refreshments from the many food stalls resident in and around the venue of this event. There will also be places for the choir to rest and thing to participate in around the venue between the morning worship and evening worship sessions
5. The choir will NOT automatically qualify for entrance to the Youth concert at 2pm. Tickets to the youth concert MUST be purchased separately. See www.unitednoise.co.uk for details
A SPECIAL MENTION
Everyone in the band and choir has accomplished a mammoth job. You are all just the best - What can I say? Thanks to all involved for your effort time and incredible commitment. Thanks to the band; Afaron Gordon - drums, Paul Davies - Bass, Velroy Bailey - 2nd Keys, Chris Roe - Guitar and Paul Gordon - 1st Keys (They're rockin!!)
But, ever so often in an event you meet some very extraordinary people on your travels. This is true for this event too. I would like to express a big THANK YOU to two very special men. Roy Carlile and Ollie Walkes. These men have been the back bone of strength, courage and determination for me personally and for the choir.
What was so special? Determination, loyalty, consistency, stability, concrete faith in the face of discouragement. These attributes may sound old fashion now-a-days, but it is these qualities upon which historical events like these are built. If the world had more men with these kind of qualities, imaging it - we would have stronger communities, a balanced moral fabric to our society, solid stable families and more goliath legacy that would last generations. We all say thank you for being Christian men who express the qualities of real MEN!
Tribute by Pastor Paul Gordon 19th Many 2011
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Present song list (with Youtube links) for in- it-together songs: Evening worship
Set 1
1. Welcome in this place
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwCJvAIabGY
2. It is to You I give the glory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anEHmMPqpus
3. Bless the LORD with me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOWDYoWG99k
4. To worship You I live (C)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3-UGgSRPWo
5. I lift my Hands to the coming King
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I76vDLId2Bc
6. This is my desire (Lord I give You my heart, I give You my soul)(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgkTwxeIOa8
7. I’m trading my sorrows (G)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8lO8c7fypM
8. Hear my cry oh LORD attend unto my prayer (G)
http://uk.truveo.com/marvia-providence-hear-my-cry-oh-lord/id/3071971554
SET 2
9. Amazing God - (E)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-k57oBHch0
10. Beautiful one – (B)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONPlqLTRBI0
11. He can move the mountain – (G)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-DNlvXPfU4
12. Face Down – (E)
Link to be found
13. Jesus Christ (Once again) – (D)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwTB1DX5cK0
14. Lord let your glory fall – (C)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hExtQFcUjpQ
15. O God of love – (G)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj4RwSUOKfQ
16. Oh Lord you’re beautiful – (C)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ3lvN4tQmY
17. See his love – (Am)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezS0RlusJH8
18. When I look into your holiness – (C)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G9FEmLD5g0
19. You alone can rescue you alone can save – (B)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfzJyuFzyVE
20. Our God is greater – (Em)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-6YdT1DEO8
21. Happy Day – ( )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1-cgDRRqCE
SET 3
22. How great is our God (D)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpfKli_4LQ0
23. h for a thousand tongue to tell (Eb)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebY558Z9vFc
24. Give mayself away (D)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7ofQmeao9I
25. Come, now is the time to worship (D)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPWq8eM4lu8
26. Be still for the presence of the Lord is in this place (D)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aksiHUXp1sQ
SUNDAY MORNING ADDITIONS
1. How deep the fathers love for us
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV2zMZ-nZ7k
2. In Christ Alone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbcl2TlcX1U
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IT WORKS BECAUSE OF 'THE TEAM'
The In-It-Together Music Team
No one person is making the 22nd of May a historical event. It is the church community coming together to create a momentous moment of legacy and legendary impact with the churches of Croydon and in the community of Croydon. For the first time a joint celebration of music and churches from all over Croydon is being pulled together to celebrate and be part of this outstanding day and this outstanding opportunity. The vision and the message is loud, the vision and the message is clear - Churches united together as one people! Winning together - In It Together!
Meet the joint music team heads:
PASTOR CHRIS ROE - Worship Leader & Organiser
Chris began writing songs at age 14, formed a band at 16 and was gigging regularly ever since, on guitar and lead vocals.
Chris became a Christian in 1986 and has been leading worship and writing worship songs ever since, several of which have been published.
Chris has fulfilled many ministry roles from home group leader, youth pastor, ministry school leader, worship ministry leader etc and led a church in Croydon for 7 years before joining Croydon Jubilee church where he is now chaplain to not only the staff and elders but also to Crystal Palace Football Club, Croydon College and Croydon Council.
In his spare time, Chris is in a band called Rosie and the Glass Balloon.
Chris is married to Karen and they have two daughters aged 18 and 20.
PASTOR PAUL GORDON - Organiser & MD
Paul Gordon is a Professional Musician/Song Writer, Leaders/Motivator and Business Man. His long standing service and integrity in Christian and gospel music spans over 32 years. For the last 10 year Paul has been the Director of Music at Kingsway International Christian Centre (One of the largest churches in Western Europe) where he headed and large department and regularly organised within the organisation up to 12,000 seater events and worked with a highly motivated and productive team of Christian leaders and professional. Due to his office, he had the opportunity to work closely with international VIP's, musicians, singers and other international acclaimed individuals and organisations. After being promoted to the office of Pastor, Paul continues his ministry in music and business and has relocated his international head office to Croydon where his organisation, Canopy Music, has been operating from since September 2010. Paul Gordon is presently working with Croydon to help organised the Music section of the In It Together Celebration at the Crystal Palace Football Club (Selhurst Park) for the 22nd May 2011. It is great to see Churches from all over the Croydon and in other parts of the world coming together and making significant impact in these desperate times. The In It Together Croydon Celebration is just what we have all been dreaming about. To be part of it is a dream come true. You be part of it too! We are all in this great thing together - In-It-Together
TRICIA BAILEY - Worship Leader, Choir & Media
Tricia Bailey is a Minister in Bethesda Ministries, UK, under the leadership of Senior Pastor Dionne M. Lamont. Blessed with the gift of song, Tricia started singing at the age of 3 where her Father would take her around the country to sing to large church audiences. Tricia has since ministered with many leading Gospel artists throughout the UK and across the world
As well as Praise & Worship, Tricia’s passion is to see people come to know Christ of the Bible. She currently serves as Director over the New Creation Department in the ministry she serves in.
Tricia is also the Senior Administrator, media team member, worship leader and Choir Director at Bethesda Ministries, UK. Tricia’s passion and commitment to the things of God is contagious and her desire is to share the love of Jesus with people from all walks of life through her gifts and talents
VELROY BAILEY - Musician and Assistant
Velroy Bailey is a trainee Minister and Music Director at Bethesda Ministries, UK. Velroy has over 20 years of experience in the music industry where he has worked with renowned artists as their music director on live concert tours throughout Europe and around the world
Velroy’s musical gift covers a range of genres where he utilises his knowledge and skills as a drummer, bassist and keyboard player to enhance his presentations and input
Velroy also serves on the Youth Team and Men in Motion at Bethesda Ministries, UK
Working together - In It Together!
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For any further questions regarding music, the choir and band or the evening celebration section call:
Pastor Paul Gordon
Canopy Music Ltd (Head Office)
Praise House
145-151 London Road
Croydon
Surrey, CR0 2RG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8649 5675
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8653 1413
Email: canopymusic@hotmail.co.uk
Web: http://www.inittogethermusic.blogspot.com/
What is it that makes us one?What makes us unified?
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What is it all about?
Something to say - from Pastor Paul Gordon
What is life all about?
Many nights I have sat up wondering ‘what in the world am I doing here?’ This question would be followed by the age old meditate - "What is 'it' all about?" Have you ever asked the same questions? You know the questions about why it is that there is so much suffering, or hunger or death. Why so much killing or deformity. You know the questions that everyone seems to want to avoid.
The cry for understanding goes on when I have asked the question about Christians and what would seem to be the obvious contradictions and conflicts that exist between the many different points of view. Where is the unity that the church and this ‘Jesus bloke’ talks about? After all I heard that Jesus (the founder and corner stone of Christianity) prayed something about this in his last moments. The word he squeezed out of his pain and anguish, “...Father that they may be one...” John 17 verse 11 (BBE) says it like this, “...Holy Father, keep them in your name which you have given to me, so that they may be one even as we are one....”
Differences doesn’t have to mean division
As you can see, it is in the name of Jesus and the Word of Jesus that brings about unity. We may all be very different. Different colours, cultures, personalities, nationalities and modes of reasoning, but the things that unifies us is 'The Word'; The living word, ‘Jesus,’ and the words that were uttered and are written down for us to keep in the form of the Bible. We are ‘one’ around the only unifying strand that binds us all together, ‘The Word!’ (The Bible and 'the Christ')
There may be differences in points of view, interpretations and doctrines, but it is the all-encompassing all powerful magnet that draws us towards the truth that it is only ‘Jesus Christ’ and 'the Word’ that unifies us in a way nothing else can. What we sometimes forget is that our various ‘forms’ of worship may be the different, but our form is not the formula for unity. It is the presence of Jesus in the heart that cancells the need to rely solely on our forms or formulas for unity across the ‘differences barriers’
Looking for something new in life? Here it is!
So today if you do not know this amazing person illustrated through the Bible, stop a moment. Today you can get to know the Jesus of the Bible and experience the gift that he offers you. Jesus does not want us only to be in unity with other people, he also desires to be unified, ‘with you’. You can have the opportunity to know the Jesus we are talking about today. Believe me when I tell you that it is not about ‘religion’. What I am talking about is a ‘relationship’.
Christ Jesus calls you and all of us to be at one ‘with him’. How can you do this? By inviting him to come into your heart (your mind, your will – You!) and ask him to occupy that ‘Christ shaped hole’ in your life. If you, like me, want to know, what life is all about? Then check this out. Ah! Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it though. People may have failed you but Jesus Christ won’t. You may be hurt, kicked to the kerb, broken; you may even be suspicious and unsure about this ‘God thing’ or worst still, those ‘God people’. Despite the failures and disappointments, there is another way, the way to the ‘truth and the light’. Jesus said, “... I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except by (through) Me...” (John 14 verse 6)
Below are some introductions to the Bible. This is your first step towards an alternative you may not have been presented before or you may have just forgotten. Come to the one that can truly turn your life around today. Now for the nex step
What do you do next?
1. Ask Jesus to unite with you and come and live in your heart. Ask him to come in and fill that ‘Christ shaped hole’ in your heart that only he can fill. Believe me when I tell you that your life will never be the same again. Why? Because Christ promised you something when you ask him into your life – ‘peace’. The peace only he can bring. (But you must want it – he will NOT force you, but he will lead you to his peace and will lead you to choose this better alternative in life
2. Start reading the Bible immediately. You will come up with lots of questions – this is good! Write down your questions and find people who known Jesus for themselves and don’t stop asking questions until you are satisfied with the answer. (Start my memorising St John 3:16)
3. Start Praying to the father God is Jesus name. Prayer is the key to communicating with Jesus coupled with the reading of the Bible. Do this every day and watch what happens. (Start with Matt. 6:9-13, it gives us a pattern of prayer to start with)
4. Find a church that preaches and focuses on ‘Jesus Christ’ and Biblical lifestyles
5. Be encouraged to just keep going! The greatest thing about knowing Christ Jesus is that he really helps you to face life and help you get ‘through life’ not ‘escape from life’. You can now face life with him. Now because he lives (in you) you can face whatever tomorrow brings. Enjoy your new life!
6. Lastly, you can regularly visit this site and read the bible on the right hand side of this page
Here are some Bible reading tools that will get you started:
Bible Reading Plans: To Help You Read The Bible
"If you continue in my word ... you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."
(John 8:31-32 RSV)
To get started with your Bible reading visit: http://www.bibleplan.org/
On this that site look for the bible reading: "New Testament Book read 3 times in a year"
Welcome to the family of Jesus Christ. Your life will never again be the same........
- A Word From Pastor Paul Gordon -
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For any further questions:
Contact Croydon Churches Forum: http://www.croydonchurch.org.uk
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Canopy Music Ltd (Head Office)
Praise House
145-151 London Road
Croydon
Surrey, CR0 2RG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8649 5675
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8653 1413
Email: canopymusic@hotmail.co.uk
Web: http://www.inittogethermusic.blogspot.com/
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SET 1
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1. Bless The Lord With Me
Come on and
Bless the Lord with me
Bless the Lord with me
Bless the Lord with me
Bless the Lord with me
Chorus:
Hal-le-lu-jah x2
Hal-le-lu-jah x2
2. Clap your hands with me
Clap your hands with me
Clap your hands with me
Clap your hands with me
Follow the lead singer after this
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2. Hear My Cry oh Lord
Hear my cry O Lord attend unto my prayer
From the end of the earth will I cry out to Thee
When my heart is overwhelmed
Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I
That is higher than I
2. For Thou hast been a shelter for me
and a strong tower, from the enemy
When my heart is overwhelmed
Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I
That is higher than I
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3. (This is my desire) Lord I Give You My Heart
This is my desire
To honour You
Lord, with all my heart
I worship You
All I have within me
I give You praise
All that I adore
Is in You
Chorus:
Lord, I give You my heart
I give You my soul
I live for You alone
Every breath that I take
Every moment I'm awake
Lord, have Your way in me
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4. I lift my hands
1. I lift my hands (I lift my hands)
to the coming king (to the coming king)
to the great I am (to the great I am)
to you I sing (to you I sing)
for you’re the one
who reigns within my heart
Chorus:
And I will serve no foreign god
or any other treasure
you are my heart’s desire
spirit without measure
unto your name
I will bring my sacrifice
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5. It is to You I Give the Glory
1. It is to You I give the glory, it is to You
I give the praise
For You have done so much for me
and I will bless Your holy name
It is to You Holy Father, no one like You
And I will bless Your name, bless Your name
Bless Your name forevermore
Vamp:
And I will bless Your Name
Bless Your Name
And I will bless Your Name
Bless Your Name
And I will bless Your Name forevermore
(Optional – Lead vocal):
Glory to Your name, glory to Your name, glory
to Your Name
Forever You - are - the same
We worship and adore You
We bow ourselves before You
Giving You the glory that is due - Your name
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6. To Worship You I Live (away) (C)
Optional intro:
Away away from the noise
alone with you
away away to hear your voice
and meet with you
nothing else matters my one desire is
Chorus:
To worship you I live
to worship you I live I live to worship you
To worship you I live
to worship you I live I live to worship you
oh oh
oh oh
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7. Trading My Sorrows
1. I'm trading my sorrows
I’m trading my shame
I’m laying them down for the joy of the Lord
I’m trading my sickness
I’m trading my pain
I’m laying them down for the joy of the Lord
Chorus:
Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes, yes Lord
Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes, yes Lord
Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes, yes Lord, amen
Vamp (Optional):
I am pressed but not crushed
persecuted, but not abandoned
struck down, but not destroyed
I am blessed beyond the curse
for His promise will endure
and His joy will be my strength
though the sorrow may last for the night
His joy comes with the morning
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8. Welcome in this place (F)
Chorus:
Welcome into this place, welcome into this broken vessel
you desire to abide in the prais-es of your peo - ple
so we lift our hands and we life our hearts
as we of-fer up the praise unto your name
1. Creation declares your glo-ry
and the universe declares you ma-je-sty
Yet you choose to abide in the praises of your people
so we of-fer up this praise unto your name
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1. AMAZING GOD (E)
1. Looking in the sky, whoever could deny Your glory?
Gazing into space, how small the human race appears
Seeing You in all Your majesty, I wonder how it could be
That You de light in me
Chorus:
Lord, You are an amazing God
Lord, You are an amazing God
Lord, You are an amazing God
And I love You, I love You
2. Lord of everything
No other god or king is like You
Powerful and strong
Yet tender is Your song to me
Knowing the extent of all my sin
However could You be pleased
To pour Your love on me?
Mid 8
You light up the heavens with just one word
You measure the mountains in Your hand
Yet You treasure the broken and make them whole
You crown us with Your love
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2. BEAUTIFUL ONE (B)
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NEXT EVENT FOR THE SOTT CHOIR
15TH JUNE 2011 AT NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE
FOR THE ICTIAC PRAYER MEETING 6.30pm
We will being having a single rehearsal on Tuesday 14th June 2011 at Praise House, 45-151 London Road, Croydon CR0 2RG at 7pm. We will be rehearsing the songs we used at the main Crystal Palace event. This will be an opportunity for all who were not at the Main event in May to experience some of the spirit and excitment of that day. This would be an opportunity to bring this special blend of music for other churches in Croydon to experience. So see on the 14th June for our rehearsal and stay blessed always.
Pastor Paul Gordon - Canopy Music
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‘IN-IT-TOGETHER’ EVENT - EVENING WORSHIP SECTION 22ND MAY 2011
Hello Churches in Croydon
Thank you for your questions about this Croydon Wide Event. We will attempt to answer your questions as fully as we can. Well here goes:
The evening worship part of the ‘In-It-Together’ event for the 22nd May is being co-ordinated by Paul Gordon (Canopy Music) and Chris Roe (Crystal Palace Chaplain).
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Back Ground information:
The focus of the” In-It-Together” choir and band (aka “Sound of the trumpet choir”) will be to represent the diversity of the many church cultures that are in Croydon. So this choir will be made up of individual who really want to participate in this exhilarating and excited choir. We welcome everyone who really would love to try different musical expressions ‘together’ during the 22nd May evening celebration from approx 6.30pm-9.30pm at the Crystal Palace Football Club – Selhurst Park in a plush 1000 seater marquee
During the evening we want to ‘mix-in’ popular hymns, contemporary European, contemporary urban, black gospel and African styles of music in a way that everyone will enjoy
Rehearsal Times:
Presently we are sounding everyone out and are hoping to have rehearsals on Tuesday evenings commencing from Tuesday 29th March. (Tuesday evening is the more popular so far). The rehearsal times will be from 7pm-9pm. (it will be brighter too from around that time in March).The venue presently is scheduled for Praise House, 145-151 London Road, CR0 2RG. (But this venue is to be confirmed – We will keep you posted about the venue)
If we start rehearsals from 29th March and if we have one rehearsal per week we will have a total of 8 rehearsal sessions between then and the 22nd May. So we do have plenty of time for the development, growth and mastering of materials for this event
What we need from you now?
What we need from everyone now is the details of all who want to participate either as a singer for the choir or a possible musicians for the band (in the band we need: keyboardists, drummer, bass guitar, rhythm guitar, percussionist, sax player). All singers will have a very quick audition for suitability before they can join the choir. (The audition won’t be scary but will be carried out in an enjoyable, light and friendly atmosphere)
All you need to do now is send us the participants
1. Their Names and email address
2. Their mobile number
3. Their facebook or MySpace addresses (or any other social network site)
4. The organisation they belong to
Then send those details on an email to: canopymusic@hotmail.co.uk, putting 'In-it-Together music' in the subject bar
You and your organisation will not need to do anything else. Canopy Music will take it from there and keep everyone up to date with the latest information, times, dates, songs and so on.
NOW! Please do one other thing for us. Make other organisations, friends and ministries aware of this event and get them to send their details too (remember we are ‘in-it-together’)
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THE HELPFUL FORM
The following form will help you collect details and send them to us quickly and easily. You can also simply post it in the comment box below (just copy and paste into an email as many times as you need to):
Ministers’ and organisation details:
Your name:
Title/ministry position:
Ministry:
Tel:
Mobile:
Email:
Facebook address (or other social network):
Ministry Address details:
Post code:
Your comments:
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Ministry liaison OR Individuals Details:
Your name:
Title/ministry position/ member:
Your organisation / Ministry:
Tel:
Mobile:
Email:
Facebook address (or other social network):
Are you a singer? What part do you sing?:
What instrument do you play?:
Your comments:
NOW EMAIL THIS FORM TO:
- In the subject bar put: “In-It-Together music”
Thank you for your co-operation. “Winning Together! In-It-Together!!”
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For further information contact us using the information below:
Pastor Paul Gordon
Canopy Music Ltd (Head Office)
Praise House
145-151 London Road
Croydon
Surrey, CR0 2RG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8649 5675
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8653 1413
Email: canopymusic@hotmail.co.uk
Visit our blog for more details: http://inittogethermusic.blogspot.com/
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One Small Opportunity – One Big Event
One small door can be opened and unleash an avalanche of opportunities for others. One man in the right place at the right time can change the course of a nation. This is born out so clearly in the video. Just one thing, this one thing, may be the very thing the Lord needed as a wedge to pry open any blockages so we can all forge forward tying the bonds of unity as we go
Could this be the five loaves and two fishes that begin a tsunami of church unity across the UK? Who knows!? Although today many good and capable people are taking important lead roles in this movement, it is becoming clear that because there are so many people and so many factors involved (and as this thing grows), no one person or organisation will be able to take the glory or credit. Chris is only one of the first of many who understands that his individual contribution (no matter how small or large) is vital to the clarity of the big picture. Now it is for each of us to find our place and contribute our own part.
We can only, everyone, get into this ship as it is ready to be launched into the ocean of destiny and chart a course only the captain, Jesus Christ, can map out. All we need to do is stay in the ship because come hell or high water, we are all in it and we are all 'In-It-Together'
Pulling together In-It-Together
Today churches from all denominations, cultures and social backgrounds are pulling together to make work a day of celebrating our church unity at the Crystal Palace Football Club Selhust Park on the 22nd May 2011. There will be events, food (of culture variety and deliciousness), games, football tournaments, music, entertainment, seminars, courses, a kids area, and stalls selling all kinds of goodies. There will be a massive youth concert in the afternoon, all climaxing with an exciting one thousand seater evening celebration and worship with music, the joint choir for this event (Sound of the Trumpet), singers and the band. Many community officials and dignitaries will be present including our own ‘In-It-Together’ leaders Damian Luke and Paul Barrett. This event celebrations black and white and other cultural and biblical Christian unity. This event is expecting to house thousands of local people from all over Croydon. It will truly be a day of fun, laughter, fellowship and witness in our community and our world
Make it a date for your dairy – It just cannot be missed!
Visit the Croydon Churches Forum's website for continued details and information:
http://www.croydonchurch.org.uk/Groups/116043/Croydon_Churches/News_and_Events/News_and_Events.aspx
We are standing up! We are standing strong! We are standing together – In-It-Together!!!
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Want to get involved with the choir, choir directing or band?
For any further questions regarding music, the choir and band or the evening celebration section call:
Pastor Paul Gordon
Canopy Music Ltd (Head Office)
Praise House
145-151 London Road
Croydon
Surrey, CR0 2RG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8649 5675
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8653 1413
Email: canopymusic@hotmail.co.uk
Web: http://www.inittogethermusic.blogspot.com/
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IN IT TOGETHER - SUNDAY 22 MAY 2011
(A Croydon Churches Forum Event)
Black & White Churches in Croydon
Together with Crystal Palace FC and Croydon Council
Sunday 22 May 10am – 9pm @Selhurst Park Stadium
A Whole Day of Fellowship
A Whole Day of Fun
A Whole Day of Witness
A Whole Day of Serving
A Whole Day of Blessing
A Whole Day of Worship
More details to follow - Please book the date in your diary
For more details go to Croydon Church Forum Website: http://www.croydonchurch.org.uk/Groups/116043/Croydon_Churches/News_and_Events/News_and_Events.aspx
TICKETS TO THE YOUTH CONCERT VISIT:
http://www.unitednoise.co.uk/
BACK GROUND AND ETHOS OF THIS EVENT
It all started with a dream. A bold dream, that it could be possible to bring together churches from across the borough and across the culture divides to work together side-by-side around a single cause - 'Church Unity'. Today its realisation, although a flicker in the borough, has welcomed a new dawn ablaze on the horizon of future cooperation and collaboration around the only thing that truly unites us all - The Lord Jesus Christ. The message we all preach is love, but that love is born out of unity. Unity and love is important because one draws men to Christ while the other keeps men together in Christ. At last both are achievable right here in Croydon. This is truly the dawn of a new day! This new dawn shines forth Jesus Christ to a world where so many places are void of his love his light and his care. This is Croydon's day to shine starting right here, then in other boroughs and then to the uttermost part of the World. We are for this, we are with this, and we are in this - In It Together!
MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Many people have been asking us, 'what is this event all about?’ This will usually be followed by the statement, 'because I just don't understand what it is'. First of all we suggest that you keep up to date with the information on the official Croydon Churches Forum site, for this
event. (For your ease and pleasure the link to the exact page is given above).
OK. Let’s get down to some important details about the event. Remember it will be a pleasure to answer all your questions about any part of this all day event.
All you need to do is to leave your questions or suggestions in the comment box below or for more sensitive information email Pastor Paul Gordon on: canopymusic@hotmail.co.uk. (Don't forget to put, "In-it-together music" in the subject bar). We will come back to you with up-to-date answers and information promptly or as soon as possible
Please also be aware that this site is mainly focusing on the evening music and worship sections of the event. (Anything relating to the choir, singers, musician’s rehearsals, worship and so on). So if you are a Christian singer or musician and you want to do something’s that is awesome, the 'In-It-Together' day is the 'happening thing' right now in Croydon.
WHAT TO EXPECT AND HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Alright! Here's what to expect and how you and your organisation can get involved.
The event will have a choir and lead singers and band. This will be augmented by one or two solo performances. The evening worship event will be in the form of a joint praise and worship celebration where all the participating church member of all churches (black and white) will be part of.
The rehearsals will commence on the 29th March 2011. The venue will be confirmed as soon as we get it. For quick communication we will need to have all participant email address and mobile number. This way information can be sent quickly and efficiently until the performance day.
Everyone wishing to participate are encouraged to participate as individuals as there will be no room in the evening program for special numbers or special solo or band presentations - Sorry!!
Now email the details of all who want to participate and what they would like to do. (Singer or Musician. Musician to state what instrument they play) we will take it from there. You and your organisation will need to do nothing more after that. We will keep you fully posted and all you will have to do from here, will be for you and your organisation to visit this site for regular weekly updates & information. We will let you know when rehearsal are, songs, venues etc. For any further information contact Paul Gordon today or leave a message in the comments box.
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Canopy Music Ltd (Head Office)
Praise House
145-151 London Road
Croydon
Surrey, CR0 2RG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8649 5675
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8653 1413
Email: canopymusic@hotmail.co.uk
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In-It-Together Music - News & Updates
For all that latest news for the 22nd May Evening Worship celebration:
...The choir, the band, the vocals, the rehearsals, the songs and much, much more...
READY TO GO! - READY TO MAKE HISTORY!
We are ready to go - Final SOTT choir rehearsal 21st May 2011, 12 noon - 4pm at Praise House (In the function hall located in the basement)
22nd May Choir & Band to be on the stage for 9am for morning worship and final instructions and again at 5pm for final instructions and evening worship.
Uniform: blue jeans and white top/shirt (not tucked in)
Uniform: blue jeans and white top/shirt (not tucked in)
IT'S GOING TO BE GREAT!!
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CHOIR REHEARSALS AND RUN-UP TO THE EVENT ON THE 22nd MAY 2011
FINAL RUN-UP REHEARSAL DATES
Tuesday 10th May 2011 - 7.30pm
Tuesday 17th May 2011 - 7.30pm
Saturday 21st May 2011 - 12 noon to 4pm
(ALL CHOIR MEMBERS MUST ATTEND)
YOU MUST BE AT THESE REHEARSALS TO PARTICIPATE - See details below
Things to know:
1. Uniforms will be decided on over the next week
2. You are required to attend the additional Saturday rehearsal on Saturday 21st May for our final and most important rehearsal. That Saturday rehearsal will be from 12noon sharp to 4pm. All participating in this event are required to be attend the next 3 rehearsals listed above, but they must attend the rehearsal on the Saturday 21st May. For any questions or queries contact Pastor Paul Gordon of Canopy Music (Details below)
ON-the Day:
1. The band and choir will be ministering during the morning section (choir to arrive) at 9am AND the evening worship celebration (choir to arrive) at 5pm. The choir arrival times must be strictly adhered to because to the prominant position the choir plays for and during this session
2. The band and SOTT choir will need to be at the Selhurst Part for 9am for sound checks and last minute rehearsals and orientation for the event to start promptly at 10am. (Late arriving may mean you will not be allowed to ministry. "...This would be a shame after all your practise and previous commitment..."
3. No water or water bottles will be allowed on stage (For health and safety reasons)
4. All refreshment will be on sale during the event and the choir is welcomed to purchase any refreshments from the many food stalls resident in and around the venue for this event. There will also be places for the choir to rest or participate in and around the venue between the morning and evening sessions
5. The choir will NOT automatically qualify for entrance to the Youth concert at 2pm. Tickets to the youth concert MUST be purchased seperately. See www.unitednoise.co.uk for details
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REHEARSALS & AUDITIONS FOR THE CHOIR CONTINUES - 3rd May from 7pm
Remember this is the first time the churches in Croydon are doing something like this so the motto of our rehearsals will be 'together in unity', unity of heart, unity of mind and unity of expression. Let us never forget that ultimately this event is about church unity and through this we can be a great witness for Christ in our needy community
IMPORTANT AUDITION NEWS TODAY
Previously in the last two rehearsals we have brought together people who have been enjoying themselves and we have all been having a great time. We have found however that the way we are presently conducting the rehearsal is not working a well as we would like. So to ensure we make maximum progress in our 'Sound of the trumpet' choir rehearsals we must make the follow stipulations: Everyone in the choir must go through and pass the audition
So from here on, to sing or remain in the choir you must:
• Be able to sing a melody in tune and in time
• Be able to harmonise and sings harmony parts
• Be able to learn new songs quickly and remember those songs
• You must be on time to rehearsals and be willing to be flexible
• Be willing to maintain a happy and united team spirit
We look forward to seeing you there
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AUDITIONS FOR THE CHOIR CONTINUES - 18th April from 7pm
Do you want to do something really exciting and be part of the SOTT Choir (The 'Sound of The Trumpet' choir)? Come to the next rehearsals and audtions to start promptly at 7pm at Praise House, 1st Floor, 145 -151 London Road, Croydon. CR0 2RG.
Remember this is the first time the churches in Croydon are doing something like this so the motto of our rehearsals will be 'together in unity', unity of heart, unity of mind and unity of expression. Let us never forget that ultimately this event is about church unity and through this we can be a great witness for Christ in our needy community
IMPORTANT AUDITION NEWS TODAY
Previously in the last two rehearsals we have brought together people who have been enjoying themselves and we have all been having a great time. We have found however that the way we are presently conducting the rehearsal is not working a well as we would like. So to ensure we make maximum progress in our 'Sound of the trumpet' choir rehearsals we must make the follow stipulations: Everyone in the choir must go through and pass the audition
So from here on, to sing or remain in the choir you must:
- Be able to sing a melody in tune and in time
- Be able to harmonise and sings harmony parts
- Be able to learn new songs quickly and remember those songs
- You must be on time to rehearsals and be willing to be flexible
- Be willing to maintain a happy and united team spirit
When coming to an audition: 1. Have song ready to sing. 2. Prepare to sing for about 2 minutes
16th March 2011
Today is the official launch of the In-It-Together Music blog pages. Here you will find everything you need to know about the evening worship celebration section of this event
We urgently need choir directors to teach the choir - Interested!?
Today is the official launch of the In-It-Together Music blog pages. Here you will find everything you need to know about the evening worship celebration section of this event
We urgently need choir directors to teach the choir - Interested!?
What we need now are choir directors who can teach the (Sound of the Trumpet) choir their parts. Choir directors must be able to adapt to different musical genres because we will be engaging in different music experiences from all over the world; European music, traditional gospel music, African music, hymns and more
We need good musicians to work with the choir and the MD
We also good musicians to make up the band; bass player, guitar players, drummers, percussionists, keyboard players and may be even some horn players (saxophonist, trumpet etc). If you are willing to learn and listen, have fun and laugher in an enjoyable atmosphere in this happening event, then this is the place for you. Band rehearsal will start with the choir a week after the auditions. Musicians will be required to learn the tracks before they come to the rehearsal though as space will not allow us to have the choir and the band practising separately. All songs we will be rehearsing will be sent in advance for the participating musicians and singers. "...it's sounding exciting already...!”
The Team
As this choir grows, look out, as we will be introducing the music team you we will be profiling them on this site (Will keep you posted) will succeed because it is a 'team' effort. Chris and I my be behind the organisation, this time of celebration will not be a success without you. Join this exciting team and be part of something that is incredible!!
Email your details to: canopymusic@hotmail.co.uk. "Remember to put 'In-It-Together music' in the subject bar
This is Breaking News by Paul Gordon, Chris Roe and the In-It-Together Music team
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For any questions contact Paul Gordon or leave a message in the comments box below
Canopy Music Ltd (Head Office)
Praise House
145-151 London Road
Croydon
Surrey, CR0 2RG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8649 5675
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8653 1413
Email: canopymusic@hotmail.co.uk
Web: http://www.inittogethermusic.blogspot.com/
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(Jude 1: 20)
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The Bible states: "....The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working]...." James 5:16b (AMP)
Like a candle in the night our prayers will dismiss any darkness and cause the hazardous way before us to be clear and illuminated so we can proceed without incident. The success of this celebration will be due to several interlinking elements working in union for which prayer will be one of those
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THE PRAY TEAM UPDATE SECTION:
More information coming soon. Put the address of this page in your 'favourites list' for easy future locating. We encourage you to visit this page daily. While you visit make use of the online Bible and enjoy a moment to read and meditate on the Word
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The prayer team exists to serve us as we go towards and carry out the preparation for this event. So that the team can properly focus on the central elements to focus prayer you are encouraged to be a part of it by:
- List clearly, in 'bullet point' form, any prayer requests you have for the In-It-Together celebration
- You then email them directly to 'In-It The Prayer Team' at ibuild@buidershouse.co.uk (Remember to put 'In-It The Prayer Team' in the subject bar)
- Alternatively you can write your prayer request in the comment box below clearly in 'bullet point' form. (It is recommended that any sensitive information be 'emailed' directly to The Prayer Team)
- If you need to contact the prayer team directly other that email please call CCF (Croydon Churches Forum) or Canopy Music - All details available on this site
- Finally, get involves with the prayer and The Prayer Team. (We are doing something that has never done before in Croydon and because of this we will need all the covering, intercession and prayer we can for wisdom, clarity, smooth running and so on. Most of all, we crave the mind and will of God in every matter relation to this event)
So keep on visiting and watching this Prayer Page AND THE News & Update page to keep up-to-date with what is going on
We all are really all in this prayer team, whether as individuals or as part of the event team, we are in it and 'In-It-Together
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Send All Prayer requests to:
Abby Olufeyimi - Parish Pastor
Builders House
Email: ibuild@buildershouse.co.uk
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COUNT DOWN TO THE 22nd MAY 2011Saturday 21st May 2011 - 12 noon to 4pm
(PRAISE HOUSE, 145-151 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2RG)
ON THE DAY - Important Notices!!
1. You are required to attend the final Saturday rehearsal. This Saturday rehearsal will start 12noon sharp to 4pm. (You are strongly advised to be there for 11.45am). THIS FINAL REHEARSAL WILL BE IN THE FUNCTION ALL BASEMENT OF PRAISE HOUSE not on the 1st floor as in previous sessions. All participating in this event are required to attend. For any questions or queries contact Pastor Paul Gordon of Canopy Music (Details below)
2. You are advised to allow extra time for your arrival to the Saturday rehearsal as there are other functions in the building at the same time and parking around praise house may be restricted
3. Uniforms will be Blue Jean and White Top/shirt (Not tucked in)
4. Full set list (song order list) will be made available at the Saturday rehearsal
ON-the Day:
1. The band and choir will be ministering during the morning section (choir to arrive) at 9am AND the evening worship celebration (choir to arrive) at 5pm. The choir arrival times must be strictly adhered to because to the prominent position the choir plays for and during this session
2. The band and SOTT choir will need to be at the Selhurst Part for 9am for sound checks and last minute rehearsals, sound checks and orientation to start promptly at 10am. When you arrive at the stage at 9am, it will be here you will be given your choir passes for the day. (Late arriving may mean you will not be allowed to ministry. "...This would be a shame after all your practise and previous commitment... We've run together - let finish well together").
3. During the worship service:
- All SET 1 songs will be lead by Minister Tricia Bailey
- All SET2 songs will be lead by Pastor Chris Roe
- For queries during the event see Pastor Paul Gordon (07960 185 212) or Pastor Chris Roe
3. No water or water bottles will be allowed on stage (For health and safety reasons)
4. All refreshment will be on sale throughout the event and the choir is welcomed to purchase any refreshments from the many food stalls resident in and around the venue of this event. There will also be places for the choir to rest and thing to participate in around the venue between the morning worship and evening worship sessions
5. The choir will NOT automatically qualify for entrance to the Youth concert at 2pm. Tickets to the youth concert MUST be purchased separately. See www.unitednoise.co.uk for details
A SPECIAL MENTION
Everyone in the band and choir has accomplished a mammoth job. You are all just the best - What can I say? Thanks to all involved for your effort time and incredible commitment. Thanks to the band; Afaron Gordon - drums, Paul Davies - Bass, Velroy Bailey - 2nd Keys, Chris Roe - Guitar and Paul Gordon - 1st Keys (They're rockin!!)
But, ever so often in an event you meet some very extraordinary people on your travels. This is true for this event too. I would like to express a big THANK YOU to two very special men. Roy Carlile and Ollie Walkes. These men have been the back bone of strength, courage and determination for me personally and for the choir.
What was so special? Determination, loyalty, consistency, stability, concrete faith in the face of discouragement. These attributes may sound old fashion now-a-days, but it is these qualities upon which historical events like these are built. If the world had more men with these kind of qualities, imaging it - we would have stronger communities, a balanced moral fabric to our society, solid stable families and more goliath legacy that would last generations. We all say thank you for being Christian men who express the qualities of real MEN!
Tribute by Pastor Paul Gordon 19th Many 2011
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Present song list (with Youtube links) for in- it-together songs: Evening worship
Set 1
1. Welcome in this place
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwCJvAIabGY
2. It is to You I give the glory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anEHmMPqpus
3. Bless the LORD with me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOWDYoWG99k
4. To worship You I live (C)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3-UGgSRPWo
5. I lift my Hands to the coming King
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I76vDLId2Bc
6. This is my desire (Lord I give You my heart, I give You my soul)(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgkTwxeIOa8
7. I’m trading my sorrows (G)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8lO8c7fypM
8. Hear my cry oh LORD attend unto my prayer (G)
http://uk.truveo.com/marvia-providence-hear-my-cry-oh-lord/id/3071971554
SET 2
9. Amazing God - (E)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-k57oBHch0
10. Beautiful one – (B)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONPlqLTRBI0
11. He can move the mountain – (G)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-DNlvXPfU4
12. Face Down – (E)
Link to be found
13. Jesus Christ (Once again) – (D)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwTB1DX5cK0
14. Lord let your glory fall – (C)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hExtQFcUjpQ
15. O God of love – (G)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj4RwSUOKfQ
16. Oh Lord you’re beautiful – (C)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ3lvN4tQmY
17. See his love – (Am)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezS0RlusJH8
18. When I look into your holiness – (C)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G9FEmLD5g0
19. You alone can rescue you alone can save – (B)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfzJyuFzyVE
20. Our God is greater – (Em)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-6YdT1DEO8
21. Happy Day – ( )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1-cgDRRqCE
SET 3
22. How great is our God (D)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpfKli_4LQ0
23. h for a thousand tongue to tell (Eb)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebY558Z9vFc
24. Give mayself away (D)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7ofQmeao9I
25. Come, now is the time to worship (D)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPWq8eM4lu8
26. Be still for the presence of the Lord is in this place (D)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aksiHUXp1sQ
SUNDAY MORNING ADDITIONS
1. How deep the fathers love for us
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV2zMZ-nZ7k
2. In Christ Alone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbcl2TlcX1U
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The In-It-Together Music Team
No one person is making the 22nd of May a historical event. It is the church community coming together to create a momentous moment of legacy and legendary impact with the churches of Croydon and in the community of Croydon. For the first time a joint celebration of music and churches from all over Croydon is being pulled together to celebrate and be part of this outstanding day and this outstanding opportunity. The vision and the message is loud, the vision and the message is clear - Churches united together as one people! Winning together - In It Together!
Meet the joint music team heads:
Chris began writing songs at age 14, formed a band at 16 and was gigging regularly ever since, on guitar and lead vocals.
Chris became a Christian in 1986 and has been leading worship and writing worship songs ever since, several of which have been published.
Chris has fulfilled many ministry roles from home group leader, youth pastor, ministry school leader, worship ministry leader etc and led a church in Croydon for 7 years before joining Croydon Jubilee church where he is now chaplain to not only the staff and elders but also to Crystal Palace Football Club, Croydon College and Croydon Council.
In his spare time, Chris is in a band called Rosie and the Glass Balloon.
Chris is married to Karen and they have two daughters aged 18 and 20.
PASTOR PAUL GORDON - Organiser & MD
Paul Gordon is a Professional Musician/Song Writer, Leaders/Motivator and Business Man. His long standing service and integrity in Christian and gospel music spans over 32 years. For the last 10 year Paul has been the Director of Music at Kingsway International Christian Centre (One of the largest churches in Western Europe) where he headed and large department and regularly organised within the organisation up to 12,000 seater events and worked with a highly motivated and productive team of Christian leaders and professional. Due to his office, he had the opportunity to work closely with international VIP's, musicians, singers and other international acclaimed individuals and organisations. After being promoted to the office of Pastor, Paul continues his ministry in music and business and has relocated his international head office to Croydon where his organisation, Canopy Music, has been operating from since September 2010. Paul Gordon is presently working with Croydon to help organised the Music section of the In It Together Celebration at the Crystal Palace Football Club (Selhurst Park) for the 22nd May 2011. It is great to see Churches from all over the Croydon and in other parts of the world coming together and making significant impact in these desperate times. The In It Together Croydon Celebration is just what we have all been dreaming about. To be part of it is a dream come true. You be part of it too! We are all in this great thing together - In-It-Together
TRICIA BAILEY - Worship Leader, Choir & MediaTricia Bailey is a Minister in Bethesda Ministries, UK, under the leadership of Senior Pastor Dionne M. Lamont. Blessed with the gift of song, Tricia started singing at the age of 3 where her Father would take her around the country to sing to large church audiences. Tricia has since ministered with many leading Gospel artists throughout the UK and across the world
As well as Praise & Worship, Tricia’s passion is to see people come to know Christ of the Bible. She currently serves as Director over the New Creation Department in the ministry she serves in.
Tricia is also the Senior Administrator, media team member, worship leader and Choir Director at Bethesda Ministries, UK. Tricia’s passion and commitment to the things of God is contagious and her desire is to share the love of Jesus with people from all walks of life through her gifts and talents
Velroy Bailey is a trainee Minister and Music Director at Bethesda Ministries, UK. Velroy has over 20 years of experience in the music industry where he has worked with renowned artists as their music director on live concert tours throughout Europe and around the world
Velroy’s musical gift covers a range of genres where he utilises his knowledge and skills as a drummer, bassist and keyboard player to enhance his presentations and input
Velroy also serves on the Youth Team and Men in Motion at Bethesda Ministries, UK
Working together - In It Together!
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For any further questions regarding music, the choir and band or the evening celebration section call:
Pastor Paul Gordon
Canopy Music Ltd (Head Office)
Praise House
145-151 London Road
Croydon
Surrey, CR0 2RG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8649 5675
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8653 1413
Email: canopymusic@hotmail.co.uk
Web: http://www.inittogethermusic.blogspot.com/
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What is it that makes us one?What makes us unified?
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What is it all about?
Something to say - from Pastor Paul Gordon
What is life all about?
Many nights I have sat up wondering ‘what in the world am I doing here?’ This question would be followed by the age old meditate - "What is 'it' all about?" Have you ever asked the same questions? You know the questions about why it is that there is so much suffering, or hunger or death. Why so much killing or deformity. You know the questions that everyone seems to want to avoid.
The cry for understanding goes on when I have asked the question about Christians and what would seem to be the obvious contradictions and conflicts that exist between the many different points of view. Where is the unity that the church and this ‘Jesus bloke’ talks about? After all I heard that Jesus (the founder and corner stone of Christianity) prayed something about this in his last moments. The word he squeezed out of his pain and anguish, “...Father that they may be one...” John 17 verse 11 (BBE) says it like this, “...Holy Father, keep them in your name which you have given to me, so that they may be one even as we are one....”
Differences doesn’t have to mean division
As you can see, it is in the name of Jesus and the Word of Jesus that brings about unity. We may all be very different. Different colours, cultures, personalities, nationalities and modes of reasoning, but the things that unifies us is 'The Word'; The living word, ‘Jesus,’ and the words that were uttered and are written down for us to keep in the form of the Bible. We are ‘one’ around the only unifying strand that binds us all together, ‘The Word!’ (The Bible and 'the Christ')
There may be differences in points of view, interpretations and doctrines, but it is the all-encompassing all powerful magnet that draws us towards the truth that it is only ‘Jesus Christ’ and 'the Word’ that unifies us in a way nothing else can. What we sometimes forget is that our various ‘forms’ of worship may be the different, but our form is not the formula for unity. It is the presence of Jesus in the heart that cancells the need to rely solely on our forms or formulas for unity across the ‘differences barriers’
Looking for something new in life? Here it is!
So today if you do not know this amazing person illustrated through the Bible, stop a moment. Today you can get to know the Jesus of the Bible and experience the gift that he offers you. Jesus does not want us only to be in unity with other people, he also desires to be unified, ‘with you’. You can have the opportunity to know the Jesus we are talking about today. Believe me when I tell you that it is not about ‘religion’. What I am talking about is a ‘relationship’.
Christ Jesus calls you and all of us to be at one ‘with him’. How can you do this? By inviting him to come into your heart (your mind, your will – You!) and ask him to occupy that ‘Christ shaped hole’ in your life. If you, like me, want to know, what life is all about? Then check this out. Ah! Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it though. People may have failed you but Jesus Christ won’t. You may be hurt, kicked to the kerb, broken; you may even be suspicious and unsure about this ‘God thing’ or worst still, those ‘God people’. Despite the failures and disappointments, there is another way, the way to the ‘truth and the light’. Jesus said, “... I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except by (through) Me...” (John 14 verse 6)
Below are some introductions to the Bible. This is your first step towards an alternative you may not have been presented before or you may have just forgotten. Come to the one that can truly turn your life around today. Now for the nex step
What do you do next?
1. Ask Jesus to unite with you and come and live in your heart. Ask him to come in and fill that ‘Christ shaped hole’ in your heart that only he can fill. Believe me when I tell you that your life will never be the same again. Why? Because Christ promised you something when you ask him into your life – ‘peace’. The peace only he can bring. (But you must want it – he will NOT force you, but he will lead you to his peace and will lead you to choose this better alternative in life
2. Start reading the Bible immediately. You will come up with lots of questions – this is good! Write down your questions and find people who known Jesus for themselves and don’t stop asking questions until you are satisfied with the answer. (Start my memorising St John 3:16)
3. Start Praying to the father God is Jesus name. Prayer is the key to communicating with Jesus coupled with the reading of the Bible. Do this every day and watch what happens. (Start with Matt. 6:9-13, it gives us a pattern of prayer to start with)
4. Find a church that preaches and focuses on ‘Jesus Christ’ and Biblical lifestyles
5. Be encouraged to just keep going! The greatest thing about knowing Christ Jesus is that he really helps you to face life and help you get ‘through life’ not ‘escape from life’. You can now face life with him. Now because he lives (in you) you can face whatever tomorrow brings. Enjoy your new life!
6. Lastly, you can regularly visit this site and read the bible on the right hand side of this page
Here are some Bible reading tools that will get you started:
Bible Reading Plans: To Help You Read The Bible
"If you continue in my word ... you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."
(John 8:31-32 RSV)
To get started with your Bible reading visit: http://www.bibleplan.org/
On this that site look for the bible reading: "New Testament Book read 3 times in a year"
Welcome to the family of Jesus Christ. Your life will never again be the same........
- A Word From Pastor Paul Gordon -
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For any further questions:
Contact Croydon Churches Forum: http://www.croydonchurch.org.uk
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Canopy Music Ltd (Head Office)
Praise House
145-151 London Road
Croydon
Surrey, CR0 2RG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8649 5675
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8653 1413
Email: canopymusic@hotmail.co.uk
Web: http://www.inittogethermusic.blogspot.com/
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SET 1
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1. Bless The Lord With Me
Come on and
Bless the Lord with me
Bless the Lord with me
Bless the Lord with me
Bless the Lord with me
Chorus:
Hal-le-lu-jah x2
Hal-le-lu-jah x2
2. Clap your hands with me
Clap your hands with me
Clap your hands with me
Clap your hands with me
Follow the lead singer after this
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2. Hear My Cry oh Lord
Hear my cry O Lord attend unto my prayer
From the end of the earth will I cry out to Thee
When my heart is overwhelmed
Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I
That is higher than I
2. For Thou hast been a shelter for me
and a strong tower, from the enemy
When my heart is overwhelmed
Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I
That is higher than I
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3. (This is my desire) Lord I Give You My Heart
This is my desire
To honour You
Lord, with all my heart
I worship You
All I have within me
I give You praise
All that I adore
Is in You
Chorus:
Lord, I give You my heart
I give You my soul
I live for You alone
Every breath that I take
Every moment I'm awake
Lord, have Your way in me
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4. I lift my hands
1. I lift my hands (I lift my hands)
to the coming king (to the coming king)
to the great I am (to the great I am)
to you I sing (to you I sing)
for you’re the one
who reigns within my heart
Chorus:
And I will serve no foreign god
or any other treasure
you are my heart’s desire
spirit without measure
unto your name
I will bring my sacrifice
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5. It is to You I Give the Glory
1. It is to You I give the glory, it is to You
I give the praise
For You have done so much for me
and I will bless Your holy name
It is to You Holy Father, no one like You
And I will bless Your name, bless Your name
Bless Your name forevermore
Vamp:
And I will bless Your Name
Bless Your Name
And I will bless Your Name
Bless Your Name
And I will bless Your Name forevermore
(Optional – Lead vocal):
Glory to Your name, glory to Your name, glory
to Your Name
Forever You - are - the same
We worship and adore You
We bow ourselves before You
Giving You the glory that is due - Your name
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6. To Worship You I Live (away) (C)
Optional intro:
Away away from the noise
alone with you
away away to hear your voice
and meet with you
nothing else matters my one desire is
Chorus:
To worship you I live
to worship you I live I live to worship you
To worship you I live
to worship you I live I live to worship you
oh oh
oh oh
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7. Trading My Sorrows
1. I'm trading my sorrows
I’m trading my shame
I’m laying them down for the joy of the Lord
I’m trading my sickness
I’m trading my pain
I’m laying them down for the joy of the Lord
Chorus:
Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes, yes Lord
Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes, yes Lord
Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes, yes Lord, amen
Vamp (Optional):
I am pressed but not crushed
persecuted, but not abandoned
struck down, but not destroyed
I am blessed beyond the curse
for His promise will endure
and His joy will be my strength
though the sorrow may last for the night
His joy comes with the morning
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8. Welcome in this place (F)
Chorus:
Welcome into this place, welcome into this broken vessel
you desire to abide in the prais-es of your peo - ple
so we lift our hands and we life our hearts
as we of-fer up the praise unto your name
1. Creation declares your glo-ry
and the universe declares you ma-je-sty
Yet you choose to abide in the praises of your people
so we of-fer up this praise unto your name
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1. AMAZING GOD (E)
1. Looking in the sky, whoever could deny Your glory?
Gazing into space, how small the human race appears
Seeing You in all Your majesty, I wonder how it could be
That You de light in me
Chorus:
Lord, You are an amazing God
Lord, You are an amazing God
Lord, You are an amazing God
And I love You, I love You
2. Lord of everything
No other god or king is like You
Powerful and strong
Yet tender is Your song to me
Knowing the extent of all my sin
However could You be pleased
To pour Your love on me?
Mid 8
You light up the heavens with just one word
You measure the mountains in Your hand
Yet You treasure the broken and make them whole
You crown us with Your love
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2. BEAUTIFUL ONE (B)
1. Wonderful, so wonderful is Your unfailing love
Your cross has spoken mercy over me
No eye has seen, no ear has heard
No heart could fully know
How glorious, how beautiful You are
Chorus:
Beautiful One, I love you
Beautiful One, I adore
Beautiful One, my soul must sing
2. Powerful, so powerful, Your glory fills the skies
Your mighty works displayed for all to see
The beauty of your majesty awakes my heart to sing
How marvellous, how wonderful You are
Mid 8:
You opened my eyes to Your wonders anew
Captured my heart with this love
`Cause nothing on earth is as beautiful as You
Mid 8.2
My soul, my soul must sing (x 3)
Beautiful One
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3. FACEDOWN (E)
1. Welcomed in to the courts of the King
3. FACEDOWN (E)
1. Welcomed in to the courts of the King
I`ve been ushered in to Your presence
Lord, I stand on Your merciful ground
Yet with every step tread with reverence
2. There is none in the Heavens like You
And upon the earth, who`s Your equal?
You are far above, You`re the highest of heights
I am bowing down to exalt You
Chorus:
And I`ll fall face down
As Your glory shines around
Yes, I`ll fall facedown
As Your glory shines around
Mid 8:
So let Your glory shine around
Let Your glory shine around
King of glory, here be found
King of glory
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4. HAPPY DAY
1. The greatest day in history, Death is beaten
You have rescued me
Sing it out Jesus is alive
The empty cross, The empty grave
Life eternal You have won the day
Shout it out Jesus is alive
He's alive
Chorus:
Oh happy day, happy day
You washed my sin away
Oh happy day, happy day
I'll never be the same
Forever I am changed
2. When I stand, in that place
Free at last, meeting face to face
I am Yours Jesus You are mine
Endless joy, perfect peace
Earthly pain finally will cease
Celebrate Jesus is alive
He's alive
Bridge:
Oh what a glorious day
What a glorious way
That You have saved me
Oh what a glorious day
What a glorious name
1. The greatest day in history, Death is beaten
You have rescued me
Sing it out Jesus is alive
The empty cross, The empty grave
Life eternal You have won the day
Shout it out Jesus is alive
He's alive
Chorus:
Oh happy day, happy day
You washed my sin away
Oh happy day, happy day
I'll never be the same
Forever I am changed
2. When I stand, in that place
Free at last, meeting face to face
I am Yours Jesus You are mine
Endless joy, perfect peace
Earthly pain finally will cease
Celebrate Jesus is alive
He's alive
Bridge:
Oh what a glorious day
What a glorious way
That You have saved me
Oh what a glorious day
What a glorious name
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5. HE CAN MOVE THE MOUNTAINS (G)
Chorus:
Saviour, He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save, He is mighty to save
Forever, Author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
1. Everyone needs compassion, love that`s never failing
Let mercy fall on me
Everyone needs forgiveness, the kindness of a Saviour
The hope of nations
2. So take me as You find me, all my fears and failures
Fill my life again
I give my life to follow everything I believe in
Now I surrender
Mid 8:
Shine Your light and let the whole world see
We`re singing
For the glory of the risen King Jesus
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6. JESUS CHRIST (ONCE AGAIN) (D)
1. Jesus Christ, I think upon Your sacrifice
You became nothing, poured out to death
Many times, I've wondered at your gift of life
I'm in that place once again . I'm in that place once again
Chorus:
And once again I look upon the cross where You died
I'm humbled by Your mercy and I'm broken inside
Once again I thank You,
Once again I pour out my life
2. Now You are exalted to the highest place
King of the Heavens, where one day I'll bow
But for now, I'll marvel at Your saving grace
I'm full of praise once again
Oh I'm full of praise once again
2. Now You are exalted to the highest place
King of the Heavens, where one day I'll bow
But for now, I'll marvel at Your saving grace
I'm full of praise once again
Oh I'm full of praise once again
Mid 8:
Thank you for the cross
Thank you for the cross
Thank you for the cross, my friend
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7. LORD, LET YOUR GLORY FALL (C)
1. Lord, let Your glory fall
As on that ancient day
Songs of enduring love
And then Your glory came.
And as a sign to You,
That we would love the same
Our hearts will song that song
God, let Your glory come
Chorus:
You are good, You are good, and Your love endures
You are good, You are good, and Your love endures
You are good, You are good, and Your love endures today
2. Voices in unison,
Giving You thanks and praise
Joined by the instruments,
And then Your glory came.
Your presence like a cloud,
Upon that ancient day
The priest were overwhelmed
Because Your glory came
3. A sacrifice was made,
And then Your fire came
They knelt upon the ground,
And with one voice they praised
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8. O GOD OF LOVE ( HOW GOOD IT IS ) (G)
1. O God of love, I come to you again
Knowing I`ll find mercy
I can`t explain all the things I see
But I`ll trust in You
In every moment You are there
Watching over, You hear my prayer
You go before, You`re behind me
Nothing`s hidden from You
Chorus:
How good it is to be loved by You
How good it is
How good it is to be loved by You
How good it is
2. O God of strength, Your hand is on my life
Bringing peace to me.
You know my frame, You know how I am made,
You planned all my days.
Hand of mercy, hand of love,
Giving power to overcome
If all beneath me falls away,
I know that You are God
Mid 8:
Who can stand against us?
In my weakness You are strong
Your Word is everlasting
I will praise You, faithful One
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9. OH LORD, YOU`RE BEAUTIFUL (C)
1. Oh Lord, You`re beautiful
Your face is all I seek
For when Your eyes are on this child
Your grace abounds to me
Your grace abounds to me
2. Oh Lord, please light the fire
That once burned bright and clear
Replace the lamp of my first love
That burns with holy fear
That burns with holy fear
Chorus:
I want to take Your word and shine it all around
But first help me just to live it, Lord
And when I`m doing well, help me to never seek a crown
For my reward is giving glory to You.
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10. OUR GOD IS GREATER (Em)
Into the darkness You shine
Out of the ashes we rise
There's no one like You
None like You
And if Our God is for us, then who could ever stop us
Water You turned into wine
Open the eyes of the blind
There's no one like You
None like You
Into the darkness You shine
Out of the ashes we rise
There's no one like You
None like You
Our God is greater, our God is stronger
God You are higher than any other
Our God is Healer, awesome in power
Our God, Our God
Into the darkness you shine
Out of the ashes we rise
There's no One like You
None like You
Our God is greater, our God is stronger
God You are higher than any other
Our God is Healer, awesome in power
Our God, Our God
Into the darkness you shine
Out of the ashes we rise
There's no One like You
None like You
Our God is greater, our God is stronger
God You are higher than any other
Our God is Healer, awesome in power
Our God, Our God
And if Our God is for us, then who could ever stop us
And if our God is with us, then what can stand against?
And if Our God is for us, then who could ever stop us
And if our God is with us, then what could stand against?
What could stand against?
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11. SEE HIS LOVE (Am)
12. WHEN I LOOK INTO YOUR HOLINESS (C)
1. See His love nailed onto a cross
Perfect and blameless life, given as sacrifice
See Him there all in the name of love
Broken yet glorious, all for the sake of us
Chorus:
This is Jesus in His glory
This is Jesus in His glory
King of Heaven dying for me
It is finished, He has done it
Death is beaten, Heaven beckons me
2. Greater love no one could ever show
Mercy so undeserved, freedom I should not know
All my sin, all of my hidden shame
Died with Him on the cross, eternity won for us
2. Greater love no one could ever show
Mercy so undeserved, freedom I should not know
All my sin, all of my hidden shame
Died with Him on the cross, eternity won for us
Mid 8:
Such love, such love
Such love is this for me
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When I look into Your holiness
When I gaze into Your loveliness
When all things that surround become shadows
In the light of You
When I've found the joy of reaching Your heart
When I've found the joy of reaching Your heart
When my will become enthroned in Your love
When all things that surround become shadows
In the light of You
Chorus:
I worship You
I worship You
I worship You
The reason I live is to worship You (X 2)
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13. YOU ALONE CAN RESCUE - KEY OF (A)
1. Who, oh Lord, could save themselves,
1. Who, oh Lord, could save themselves,
Their own soul could heal?
Our shame was deeper than the sea
Your grace is deeper still
Chorus:
You alone can rescue, you alone can save
Chorus:
You alone can rescue, you alone can save
You alone can lift us from the grave
You cane down to find us, led us out of death
To you alone belongs the highest praise
2. You, oh Lord, have made a way
The great divide You heal
When our hearts were far away
Your love went further still
Yes, your love goes further still
Yes your love goes further still
Mid 8:
We lift up our eyes, we lift up our eyes, You're the giver of life x2
We lift up our eyes, we lift up our eyes, You're the giver of life x2
You cane down to find us, led us out of death
To you alone belongs the highest praise
2. You, oh Lord, have made a way
The great divide You heal
When our hearts were far away
Your love went further still
Yes, your love goes further still
Yes your love goes further still
Mid 8:
We lift up our eyes, we lift up our eyes, You're the giver of life x2
We lift up our eyes, we lift up our eyes, You're the giver of life x2
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Sunday Morning Additions
1. HOW DEEP THE FATHERS LOVE FOR US
1. How deep the father's love for us
How vast beyond all measure,
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure.
How great the pain of searing loss
The Father turns His face away,
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory
How vast beyond all measure,
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure.
How great the pain of searing loss
The Father turns His face away,
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory
2. Behold the man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders;
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers.
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished;
His dying breath has brought me life -
I know that it is finished
My sin upon His shoulders;
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers.
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished;
His dying breath has brought me life -
I know that it is finished
3. I will not boast in anything,
No gifts, no power, no wisdom;
But I will boast in Jesus Christ,
His death and resurrection.
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer,
But this I know with all my heart,
His wounds have paid my ransom
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But I will boast in Jesus Christ,
His death and resurrection.
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer,
But this I know with all my heart,
His wounds have paid my ransom
2. IN CHRIST ALONE
1. In Christ alone my hope is found,
He is my light, my strength, my song;
this Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All,
here in the love of Christ I stand
He is my light, my strength, my song;
this Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All,
here in the love of Christ I stand
2. In Christ alone! who took on flesh
Fulness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones he came to save:
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied -
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live
Fulness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones he came to save:
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied -
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live
3. There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave he rose again!
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine -
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
Light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave he rose again!
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine -
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
4. No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life's first cry to final breath.
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life's first cry to final breath.
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
