70x7 Captain's Log http://70x7.com/wordpress ...the latest report from the 70x7 music ministry. Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:10:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Call To Worship - HOLY SPIRIT http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=73 http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=73#comments Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:10:37 +0000 70x7 http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=73 The “Call To Worship” is a traditional liturgical element containing spoken words of invitation with which a worship celebration begins.  The words are usually spoken by the worship leader followed by responses by the congregation.  Every time I write a new “Call To Worship,” I focus on the content of the preacher’s message for that day, while exhorting the people to enthusiastically enter into the time of worship. - B.J. Collins

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HOLY SPIRIT

Leader:    The Spirit of God is here among His people.
People:    HOLY SPIRIT, DWELL IN OUR HEARTS AND OUR MINDS.
Leader:    The Spirit of God is here to strengthen His people.
People:    HOLY SPIRIT, GIVE US COURAGE AND STRENGTH.
Leader:    The Spirit of God is here to move us in worship.
People:    HOLY SPIRIT, FILL OUR MOUTHS WITH SONGS OF PRAISE.
Leader:    The Spirit of God is here to fill us with Holy fire.
People:    HOLY SPIRIT, CONVICT US AND SET OUR HEARTS ABLAZE.
Leader:    In the presence of God’s Holy Spirit, may we feel the touch of His power in our lives this Pentecost day.
People:    LORD, FILL US WITH PASSION AS WE WORSHIP YOU IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH.

]]> http://70x7.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=73 Call To Worship - GODLY LIVES http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=72 http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=72#comments Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:02:00 +0000 70x7 http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=72 The “Call To Worship” is a traditional liturgical element containing spoken words of invitation with which a worship celebration begins.  The words are usually spoken by the worship leader followed by responses by the congregation.  Every time I write a new “Call To Worship,” I focus on the content of the preacher’s message for that day, while exhorting the people to enthusiastically enter into the time of worship. - B.J. Collins

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GODLY LIVES

Leader:    By the power of God in our lives, we are set apart to be bold apostles in every place.
People:    LORD, GIVE US A FRESH ANOINTING OF YOUR GRACE.
Leader:    God’s power in our lives is shown through our words, our deeds, and our prayers.
People:    LORD, GRANT US THE COURAGE TO LIVE GODLY LIVES.
Leader:    We are empowered by the Holy Spirit to grow in the likeness of Christ.
People:    HOLY SPIRIT, CONVICT US SO WE WILL DESIRE MORE OF CHRIST IN OUR LIVES.
Leader:    God sends us into the world to be the messengers of His glory.
People:    LORD, MAY OUR LIVES GIVE GLORY TO YOUR NAME.
Leader:    As we praise His name, we give witness to the power of God in our lives.
People:    LORD, FILL OUR HEARTS WITH JOY AS WE SING PRAISES TO YOUR HOLY NAME!

]]> http://70x7.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=72 70×7 SONGS: A New Communion Song http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=71 http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=71#comments Sat, 29 May 2010 06:30:32 +0000 70x7 http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=71 It seems that over the past couple of years, a lot of our songwriting has been motivated by “holes” in our overall song repertoire.  Sometimes I have a difficult time finding just the right song to fit the situation.  Since the majority of our recent performances have taken place in the worship setting, its only natural that we are constantly seeking songs that serve “liturgical purposes.”  One area of the worship for which I have always had some difficulty in finding good material is the Lord’s Supper.  There just aren’t enough good communion songs around, and most of the time, I end up choosing material for the Lord’s supper that is more related to the sermon topic than to the subject of the bread and the wine, even though it is my personal belief that the communion is the most powerful moment in worship.  Indeed, I have sung “This Is His Body,” a song written by former 70×7 guitarist Ron Baling, at least a couple hundred times.  It’s a communion song that “has it all.”  The only other song that even compares on the quality of the lyrical content is “One Bread, One Body,” which I have sung nearly as many times.  Finally, I decided to write a communion song of my own, and I got a little help from my son in the process.

Somewhere along the line, the word that struck me as being the most important during the celebration of the Eucharist is “remembrance.”  Jesus said, “do this in remembrance of me.”  So when I set out to write a new communion song, the word “remember” was foremost in my thinking.  That’s how “We’ll Always Remember” came to be written.  It’s up to us, Christ’s faithful followers, to remember what Jesus did for us, and the Lord’s Supper should be a weekly reminder to us just how far He was willing to go to save us from sin.  I don’t think I shall ever be content to sing a song during the communion that doesn’t speak to the great sacrifice that Christ made on our behalf.  So here is the first of what I hope shall be several songs written by B.J. and Bo Collins with the expressed purpose of helping communicants to remember what was done, and why we do this in remembrance of Jesus.

WE’LL ALWAYS REMEMBER - by B.J. Collins and Bo Collins (2010)

When we gather here in memory of You, breaking the bread as You asked us to.
When we gather here, called by Your name, knowing we’ll never be the same.
And we will remember You this way, whenever we gather in Your name.
We’ll always remember You this way, remembering why You came.

When we gather here in memory of You, sharing the cup as You asked us to,
When we gather here, called by Your name, knowing that we’re forever changed.
And we will remember You this way, whenever we gather in Your name.
We’ll always remember You this way, remembering why You came.

To save the world from sin so we may enter in
To heaven’s open door.  Who could give us more than life itself?

And we will remember You this way, whenever we gather in Your name.
We’ll always remember You this way, remembering why You came.

No, we will not forget anything You said.
How could we forget, You gave Your very life for us and yet…

Your body and blood were given for us, so we could share eternal life.
Your own precious blood was poured out for us, sealing a covenant of life.
And we will remember You this way, whenever we gather in Your name.
We’ll always remember You this way, remembering why You came.

]]> http://70x7.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=71 Call To Worship - PRAY http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=70 http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=70#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:26:43 +0000 70x7 http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=70 The “Call To Worship” is a traditional liturgical element containing spoken words of invitation with which a worship celebration begins.  The words are usually spoken by the worship leader followed by responses by the congregation.  Every time I write a new “Call To Worship,” I focus on the content of the preacher’s message for that day, while exhorting the people to enthusiastically enter into the time of worship. - B.J. Collins

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PRAY

Leader:  People of God, look to the Lord and His strength, and always seek His face.
People:  LORD, WE DRAW OUR STRENGTH FROM YOU.
Leader:  People of God, humble yourselves and pray for courage, and He will hear from heaven.
People:  LORD, WE HUMBLY PRAY FOR COURAGE.
Leader:  People of God, be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.
People:  LORD, WE WAIT ON YOU.
Leader:  People of God, pray in the morning, in the evening, and at noon, and He will hear your voice.
People:  LORD, WE SHALL PRAY UNCEASINGLY.
Leader:  People of God, ask and it will be given unto you, for everyone who asks shall receive.
People:  LORD, WE RECEIVE THE GOODNESS THAT YOU GIVE.
Leader:  As God’s faithful people, let us pray and sing together with our spirit and our minds.
People:  LORD, HEAR THE SONGS AND PRAYERS OF YOUR PEOPLE THIS DAY!

]]> http://70x7.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=70 Call To Worship - GRATEFUL http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=69 http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=69#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:23:30 +0000 70x7 http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=69 The “Call To Worship” is a traditional liturgical element containing spoken words of invitation with which a worship celebration begins.  The words are usually spoken by the worship leader followed by responses by the congregation.  Every time I write a new “Call To Worship,” I focus on the content of the preacher’s message for that day, while exhorting the people to enthusiastically enter into the time of worship. - B.J. Collins

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GRATEFUL

Leader:  Jesus is the master of the universe, who humbled himself and came to the earth.
People:  LORD JESUS, THE EARTH REJOICES IN YOUR HOLY NAME.
Leader:  Jesus is the creator of all things, who took on flesh to walk among his children.
People:  LORD JESUS, WE CELEBRATE YOUR PRESENCE AMONG US.
Leader:  Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, who was born in a lowly manger.
People:  LORD JESUS, WE EXALT YOU AMONG ALL THE NATIONS.
Leader:  Jesus is the way, and the truth, and the life, who suffered death so that we may live.
People:  LORD JESUS, WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE.
Leader:  It is to Jesus that we owe our life, and our salvation.
People:  LORD JESUS, WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR  THE LIFE YOU HAVE GIVEN US.
Leader:  It is to Jesus that we should lift our songs of highest praise.
People:  LORD JESUS, GOD OF ALL, WE LIFT YOUR NAME ON HIGH!

]]> http://70x7.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=69 Call To Worship - LOVE THE LORD http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=68 http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=68#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:20:30 +0000 70x7 http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=68 The “Call To Worship” is a traditional liturgical element containing spoken words of invitation with which a worship celebration begins.  The words are usually spoken by the worship leader followed by responses by the congregation.  Every time I write a new “Call To Worship,” I focus on the content of the preacher’s message for that day, while exhorting the people to enthusiastically enter into the time of worship. - B.J. Collins

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LOVE THE LORD

Leader:  God loves us, and He has given us hearts to understand love.
People:  I LOVE THE LORD WITH ALL OF MY HEART.
Leader:  God desires to be among us, and He has given us souls so we may live with Him forever.
People:  I LOVE THE LORD WITH ALL OF MY SOUL.
Leader:  God knows our thoughts, and He has given us minds to understand His ways.
People:  I LOVE THE LORD WITH ALL OF MY MIND.
Leader:  God knows our limitations, and He has given us everything that we need.
People:  I LOVE THE LORD WITH ALL OF MY STRENGTH.
Leader:  God knows our deeds, and He has granted us free will to decide the path we will choose.
People:  I WILL SERVE THE LORD WITH ALL THAT I AM.
Leader:  God owns each of us as His child, and he wants us to love Him with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength.
People:  WE WILL LOVE THE LORD, OUR GOD, AND WE WILL PRAISE HIM WITH PASSION!

]]> http://70x7.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=68 Call To Worship - PROTECTOR http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=67 http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=67#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:17:02 +0000 70x7 http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=67 The “Call To Worship” is a traditional liturgical element containing spoken words of invitation with which a worship celebration begins.  The words are usually spoken by the worship leader followed by responses by the congregation.  Every time I write a new “Call To Worship,” I focus on the content of the preacher’s message for that day, while exhorting the people to enthusiastically enter into the time of worship. - B.J. Collins

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PROTECTOR

Leader:  The Lord is my shepherd.
People:  HE GUIDES ME ALONG SAFE PATHS.
Leader:  The Lord is my fortress.
People:  HE SHELTERS ME FROM THE STORM.
Leader:  The Lord is my protector.
People:  HE STRENGTHENS ME, AND HE SHIELDS ME.
Leader:  The Lord is my helper.
People:  HE HELPS ME, AND IN HIM I PUT MY TRUST.
Leader:  The Lord is my comforter, and my strength.
People:  HE GIVES ME ASSURANCE AND JOY.
Leader:  The Lord deserves our worship and praise.
People:  LET US SING JOYFULLY TO THE LORD!

]]> http://70x7.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=67 Call To Worship - AUTHORITY http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=66 http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=66#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:12:47 +0000 70x7 http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=66 The “Call To Worship” is a traditional liturgical element containing spoken words of invitation with which a worship celebration begins.  The words are usually spoken by the worship leader followed by responses by the congregation.  Every time I write a new “Call To Worship,” I focus on the content of the preacher’s message for that day, while exhorting the people to enthusiastically enter into the time of worship. - B.J. Collins

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AUTHORITY

Leader:   We are God’s people, and we have assembled this day to praise Him and worship Him.
People:  WE PRAISE YOU LORD!  WE SHALL WORSHIP YOU FOREVER.
Leader:  Great and mighty is He who rules from heaven’s throne.
People:  GREAT ARE YOU, OH GOD, AND MIGHTY TO SAVE.
Leader:  All wisdom and strength comes from the Lord.
People:  WE SURRENDER OURSELVES TO YOU LORD, FOR YOU HAVE MADE US STRONG.
Leader:  All glory and power are the Lord’s.
People:  HEAVENLY FATHER, YOURS IS THE POWER AND THE GLORY FOREVER.
Leader:  All blessing and honor belong to the Lord.
People:  LORD, YOU BLESS US EVERY DAY.  MAY OUR LIVES HONOR YOU IN EVERY WAY.
Leader:  Let us bring glory and submit ourselves to the One whose authority rules over all of creation.
People:  YES LORD!  RECEIVE OUR LIVES AND PRAISES AS AN OFFERING TO YOU.

]]> http://70x7.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=66 Call To Worship - LIVE THE LIFE http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=65 http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=65#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:46:22 +0000 70x7 http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=65 The “Call To Worship” is a traditional liturgical element containing spoken words of invitation with which a worship celebration begins.  The words are usually spoken by the worship leader followed by responses by the congregation.  Each week, I try to prepare a new “Call To Worship” for our traditional service, focusing on the content of the preacher’s message for that day, while exhorting the people to enthusiastically enter into the time of worship. - B.J. Collins

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LIVE THE LIFE

Leader:   As God’s people, we have received the gift of life through Jesus Christ.
People:  FATHER GOD, THANK YOU FOR SENDING THE GIFT OF LIFE.
Leader:  Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.
People:  LORD JESUS, I WILL FOLLOW YOUR WAYS AND LEARN YOUR TRUTHS.
Leader:  No one may come to the Father in heaven except through Jesus.
People:  PRINCE OF PEACE, I WILL FOLLOW AS YOU LEAD ME TO HEAVEN.
Leader:  Jesus is the bread of life.  Those who come to Him shall never hunger.
People:  LORD AND SAVIOR, I AM HUNGRY FOR MORE OF YOU IN MY LIFE.
Leader:  Let us live our lives in Christ so we may know the one true God.
People:  JESUS, I WILL LIVE MY LIFE IN YOU.
Leader:  Let us live the life, speak His words, and sing praises to the heavens.
People:  HALLELUJAH!  PRAISE THE LORD WHO BRINGS US LIFE!

]]> http://70x7.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=65 Call To Worship - MAGI http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=64 http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=64#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:35:36 +0000 70x7 http://70x7.com/wordpress/?p=64 The “Call To Worship” is a traditional liturgical element containing spoken words of invitation with which a worship celebration begins.  The words are usually spoken by the worship leader followed by responses by the congregation.  Each week, I try to prepare a new “Call To Worship” for our traditional service, focusing on the content of the preacher’s message for that day, while exhorting the people to enthusiastically enter into the time of worship. - B.J. Collins

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MAGI

Leader:  As we gather together and celebrate the birth of Christ, let us remember the wisdom of the Maji, who came from afar to bring Him gifts worthy of a king.
PEOPLE:  WE BRING OUR BEST GIFTS BEFORE THE KING OF KINGS TO HONOR HIS BIRTH.
Leader:  Let us bring glory and honor to Jesus, the Savior of the world.
PEOPLE:  WE BRING OUR BEST GIFTS BEFORE JESUS, BECAUSE HE IS WORTHY.
Leader:  Our lives are rich and we have everything we need, so let us share out of the abundance we’ve been given.
PEOPLE:  WE SHARE OUR BEST GIFTS WITH THOSE IN NEED, JUST AS JESUS DID FOR US.
Leader:  Our hearts are full of Christ’s love, so let each of us make sacrifices in the name of love.
PEOPLE:  WE SACRIFICE OUR BEST GIFTS OUT OF LOVE FOR OTHERS, JUST AS JESUS DID FOR US.
Leader:  Let us share His love with the whole world, and lift up His name in songs of praise.
PEOPLE:  WE LIFT OUR VOICES IN PRAISE, AND SING HIS HOLY NAME!

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