Holy Bunches of Worship

Those who serve in ministry...especially worship pastors can relate to this video clip!
http://vimeo.com/7031333

Worship with Us

Here are the songs we have for this Sunday's Service!

BLENDED SERVICE
O For a Thousand Tongues
O Praise Him
I Adore You
Take My Life
Blessed Be Your Name

MANNA SERVICE
Did You Feel the Mountain Tremble
God is Great
Be Everything
Made Me Glad

Hope to see you on Sunday!

RG

Kidnapping the Kids!

So the past month has been super busy since I committed to be in "The Drowsy Chaperone" at Venice Theatre(don't worry, there will be a post about that experience later)! So today, being my day off, plus all the crazy stuff mess that is happening, I decided that I wanted to Kidnap my kids for the day!
Of course I had created this wonderful plan of action in my mind as to how the day was going to go...Kinda like that target commercial where the lady is in the apple orchard with the perfect family..you know what I am talking about right? Anyway, the day started off earlier then I anticipated because baby girl was up super early. However she fell back asleep and so did I! I was awaken by the pulling of my arm by my son!
Keller: Daddy! Daddy! It's time to wake up!
Me: Ggrrrrikpkjgbspwe (trying to wake up)
Keller: Daddy! I am already for school! (keep in mind, he dressed himself and it looked a hot mess! But I give him an A for getting ready all by himself!)
Me: But Keller I have a wonderful surprise! You get to spend the whole day with Daddy and Sister! We are going to have a special lunch and play at the beach! Doesn't that sound fun!
Keller: Well I have an even better idea! let's stay home and play with my trains!
Immediately, I could feel my dream of the perfect day deflating. But to my surprise Keller had quickly gone to his room and started collecting all his beach equipment!
I know some people do not recommend taking more then 2 children to the beach...especially if you are the only parent! But there is something magical about the beach that makes be so nice. There was a couple on vacation who took it upon themselves to be my personal beach assistant. The gentleman was kind enough to take Keller out to the water! I know this is a side note but it needs to be said that it is nice to know that there are still nice, helpful people in the world! As we continued with our beach adventure, there was this moment where all of a sudden, I could literally feel His waves of blessings coming over me. My life is grand! Sure there are things that could be better, but in that moment, while I am watching my daughter wiggle her toes in the sand, God was calling me to stop and take stock of His hand of blessing and favor and to remind me that We are not walking this alone! Those who are close to me, understand all that occurred this week. Needless to say, this day was a great day for me to gain a more clear perspective, and to release the things that were weighing me down!
All in all, this was a successful kidnapping! Although I do not recommend you go around kidnapping kids...that's just creepy!

RG

Worship with Us-Palm Sunday

Obviously this Sunday is Palm Sunday! More importantly, this Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week! Does your church do anything special during this week of reflection?
If you live in the Venice area, consider coming to one of our worship services!

TRADITIONAL SERVICE
He Brought Me Out
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Jesus Paid It all

BLENDED SERVICE
Hosanna(Praise is Rising)
Stronger
Prepare Ye the Way
Majestic

MANNA SERVICE
Your Grace is Enough
Everlasting God
The Wonderful Cross
Grace Flow Down

Come Thou Fount, Come Thou King

I confess that this song is one of my favorite songs to sing. How else can we cry out for the Spirit, then through these lyrics:
“Come Thou Fount, Come Thou King
Come Thou precious Prince of Peace
Hear Your bride, to You we sing
Come Thou Fount of our blessings.”

I think it is safe to say that there are many times when we may feel embarrassed to say that we are needy. That being Christian means we’ve got to have it all together, know the score, keep up appearances. Inside, we’re dying-sad, desperate, and full of pain. That need to “look good and keep up a brave front” is keeping us from the very thing that we really need– the love and mercy of Jesus Christ.
The opposite is true-He said He came to heal those who were willing to admit their need, not act as if they didn’t need. Jesus said, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink...To him who is thirsty I will give drink without cost from the spring of water of life.” (John 7:37; Revelation 21:6)

As we begin this season of Lent, maybe some of us are thirsty. Maybe some of us are in need of a spiritual down pour. As we gather over these next 6 weeks, let us pray for one another and the needs of our church...that the Holy Spirit would come and quench our thirst as only He can.

{reference comes from More Songs for Praise & Worship 3}

Worship With Us-Lent I

It's the first Sunday of Lent! Do you have something special planned for your congregation this year? Is your church doing special Lenten Services (Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday)? Even though we are not doing special services, we at VCN are taking these six weeks and creating new worship service orders...we will see how they go.
Here is what we have lined up this week!

TRADITIONAL SERVICE
Praise Him, Praise Him
Lead Me to Calvary
Nearer, Still Nearer

BLENDED SERVICE
Sing, Sing, Sing
Come Thou Fount, Come Thou King
Stronger
You, You are God
Choir Special: Breathe on Me

MANNA SERVICE
Hosanna
God is Great
Jesus Messiah
There is None Like You.

Praying that your congregation will be blessed as they worship together!

RG

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Here is our set lists this week at Venice Church of the Nazarene. Where do you attend church? What style of musical worship does your church offer?

TRADITIONAL SERVICE
Love Lifted Me
Praise to the Lord the Almighty

BLENDED SERVICE
Alive Forever Amen
Your Grace is Enough
Holy is the Lord
I adore You
We Fall Down

MANNA SERVICE
Concert featuring ADAM'S VOICE!

Praying that the Lord will be among your congregations this week!