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Hey Ya’ll,

TIME TO CELEBRATE – this is the 40th consecutive week – only 12 weeks shy of ONE FULL YEAR that we’ve networked together and shared our worship setlists and confessionals.

Full Details and More Info about the “Sunday Setlists” blog carnival?  Read this.
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It’s really simple:

1. Blog about your worship service – whether you led it, or just attended it – let’s hear your recap.
2. In your blog, link back to today’s “Sunday Setlists” post, sharing with your readers that you are participating in “Sunday Setlists”.  The link that you should put in your post is:
   http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2009/04/26/sunday-setlists-40/
3. Fill out the Mister Linky box below – with the URL to your worship service recap page.
4. Leave a comment and spread the word. (use the #sundaysetlists hash tag for Twitter)

My Worship Recap for St. Simons Community Church

Today was one of those days where I intentionally scheduled myself OFF the stage.  Turns out it was a good thing because I’m feeling pretty crappy right now – sinus, pollen, cold – just wiped out, and so ready to go to sleep. Read more »

Welcome to the 38th week of the “Sunday Setlists” blog carnival.  For more info on the “Sunday Setlists” blog carnival, click here.  If you’d like to receive an email reminder each week when “Sunday Setlists” is published, go to the signup page.

HAPPY EASTER  PRAISE GOD, THE TOMB IS EMPTY!

Today people all over the world celebrated the biggest victory of Christian faith – that our God is alive.  Death could not hold Him.  The grave couldn’t contain Him.

To participate in “Sunday Setlists” you need to do the following:

1.  Blog about your worship service.  Share the theme, the songs, and any other creative elements.  You could’ve led the service, or just attended – if you were at a worship service, please participate.  If you were at OUR worship service, please participate.  If you don’t have a blog – just leave your recap in the “comments” section below.

2.  In your blog (if you blog), please mention that you are participating in “Sunday Setlists” at FredMcKinnon.Com, which should link back to:
http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2009/03/12/sunday-setlists-38/

3.  Fill out the “Mister Linky” box below and leave the URL to your blog post.  (Don’t use the URL of your homepage, please)

4.  Leave a comment and visit the other sites to see what others did today.

5.  Spread the word.  If you use Twitter, please promote your recap using the #sundaysetlists hashtag.

My “Sunday Setlists” for St. Simons Community Church

Wow, what a glorious day.  I think we had at least 500-600 visitors.  I’m guessing we had between 1800-2000 adults this morning – both services were completely packed.  We had an unusual set design, kicking off our series called “Break Free” on fear … our stage set was a dunegon, complete with torches, bars, stockades, shackles and chains.  Not your typical “Easter Lillies” set.

Extended Walk-in Music:
Glory Hallelujah (G) – ole’ school, fast gospel song, led by Harriet
Shackles (Gm) – classic funk/rock groove – Shannon Lewis joined Kim Dixon singing the solo verses and completely tore it up.

Opening Set:
Happy Day (C)  – Tim Hughes (led by Shannon)
For All You’ve Done (E) – Hillsongs (led by Fred)

Second Set:
Mighty to Save (A) – Hillsongs (led by Fred)
Shout to the Lord (A) – Hillsongs (went from Chorus of Mighty to Save directly into the Chorus of “Shout to the Lord”, it was powerful, and gave me chills, led by Fred)

Special Music:
The Glorious Impossible (C) – Carl Cartee (AMAZING SONG)
(led by Shannon)

Sermon:  Break Free, Part 1 (Fear)
(sermon will be available on podcast at www.sscommunitychurch.com later this week)

Closing Song:
In Christ Alone (D) – Townend/Getty (Harriet led)

It really was an awesome day for us, and I’m sure it was for you as well!

Your turn … post your comment below and share about your worship service.  If you blog about it, be sure and link back here (see rules above) and enter the full URL to your entry below in this Mr. Linky.  (remember, no homepage links allowed, such as myblog.wordpress.com or myblog.blogspot.com, etc … if you are unsure what to do, publish your blog, then go back to your blog, click the title, and copy THAT URL)

Hey Everybody -

If you’re a Worship Leader (or not) … don’t you go crazy when everyone at church feels the liberty to suggest which songs they think you should be singing on a Sunday?

This is what I was hit with first thing this morning during Breakfast:

Worship Leader Requests from Fred McKinnon on Vimeo.

Have a great weekend!
Fred

Craig over at LifeChurch started it all, with a post called “Signs of a Lukewarm Pastor”

Carlos took it the next step by focusing this on worship ministry, with his post called “Signs of a Lukewarm Worship Leader”

So, thanks guys for showing us the signs.

Here’s my question.  Are you there?  And if so – what can you do about it?

Craig answered this question here, but I’d like to get some transparent, real, authentic discussion going right here today.

Let’s face it – it’s real.  I’ve been battling the issue myself for a while, and I clearly know WHAT to do … it’s DOING IT that becomes the difficult task.

Go for it – don’t hold back – be authentic.

I’d like to ask this question and have you respond here on the blog.  I hope this will bring forth good dialog.  My goal is not to accuse anyone of anything, nor is that my own heart or philosophy.  I have my thoughts – but I’m curious what you think.

True or False:

Younger Generations are more likely to accept and appreciate the music of Older Generations than Older Generations are of Younger Generations.

Look forward to the conversation. Let’s keep it respectful and in the spirit of love. This post is not meant to be divisive. It’s meant to open our eyes to various views so that we can be more effective at leading our generations in worship.

What say you?