New CD

Our own Donna Marie Todd has been busy.  She is putting the finishing touches on a book, Butterfly Girl.  But musically she is preparing to release a music CD, a collection of favorite hymns, entitled Faith of our Fathers.  You can listen to a couple of samples here.  The CD includes the talents of Will Straughan.  Keep an eye out for it and get a copy of it when it's released!

Music for 051312

FirstLight
Gathering Song(s)
This is my commandment
Better is one day

Opening Song
Love the Lord

Prayer of Praise Response
We fall down

Offertory
Everlasting God

Closing Song
Blest be the tie that binds
            
11AM
Hymns
150, Come, Christians, join to sing (SPANISH HYMN)
335, Though I may speak (O WALY WALY)
438, Blest be the tie that binds (DENNIS)

Prayer of Praise Response
Glory to God whose goodness shines (VASILE)

Anthem
Arr. Dennis Allen, Come thou fount of every blessing

Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow (with Alleluias)
LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Instrumental/Organ Music
Prelude:  Arr. Wayne Kerr, The Shepherd’s Psalm
Offertory:  Arr. Barker, Voluntary on DENNIS
Postlude:  TBA Organ

Thanks

Friends of ours worshiped with us this morning.  It was kind of neat seeing folks we are accustomed to seeing at the ball field join us in worship.  I had a chance to speak with them after the service, but moved on and left them chatting with Libby and proceeded toward the narthex and my office.  I was stopped a couple of times along the way by folks (Hugh Farrior waxing poetic on the ministering power of music among them) who wanted to express appreciation for the music in the service.  At one point those guests caught up with me.  the gentleman said to me as he passed something to the effect of, "Gee, I don't hear that sort of thing at my work!"

So, a couple of things:
1. Thank you for being so effusive and demonstrative with your praise and appreciation for all of the music that takes place in worship.  I suppose it's easy to get a little accustomed to hearing your thanks.  I and all our musicians need to remember that we would quickly starve if the thanks were to cease. So, really, "thanks."
2.  Try to be as thankful for folks and their efforts wherever you happen to be.  I don't actually know what this gentleman does.  How much more might any of us thrive when given a little encouragement and praise? Have a good word for your bagger, your waiter, your co-worker, your banker, your janitor, your classmate.  You might make their day.

The is the play list for the Prophets of Praise concert tonight at West Asheville Presbyterian Church PC(USA):

Set 1

Everlasting God

Your grace is enough

We fall down/Holy, holy, holy (NICEA)

Glorious day

Welcome to WAPC by Kent Smith

Set 2

Lead me to the cross

This is our God

Tuya es la Gloria

Holy, holy, holy

Alabare

Introduction of Ensemble by Mike Barker

Set 3

Jubilate, everybody

Shalom, chaverim

Dayenu

Uyaimose (Come all you people)/Praise to the Lord the Almighty

The wonderful cross (When I survey)

Presentation by Habitat for Humanity

Freewill offering

Solos

David Hekking

Andy Gwynn and David Hekking

Set 4

Holy is the Lord

Mighty to save

Alive forever amen

Not to us

You are holy, you are whole

Read the press announcement in ACT here.  The event is a fund-raising effort by WAPC for Asheville Habitat for Humanity.  Please join us at 7PM for great music for a great case. It's free, but bring a little cash for Habitat.

Music for 042912

FirstLight
Gathering Song(s)
Jesus, name above all names
Come let us worship and bow down

Opening Song
Come, now is the time to worship

Prayer of Praise Response
Halle, halle, hallelujah (STF 2026)

Offertory
Mighty to save

Prayers
Amazing grace (Alleluia)

Closing Song
The Risen Christ (O breath of God)

11AM
Hymns
Easter people raise your voices (REGENT SQUARE)
172, My shepherd will supply my need (RESIGNATION)
538, Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing (SICILIAN MARINERS)

Prayer of Praise Response
2026, Halle, halle, hallelujah

Anthem
Allen Pote, The Lord is my shepherd

Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow (with Alleluias)
LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Instrumental/Organ Music
Prelude:  Douglas Wagner, Pastorale, from Psalm Impressions
I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for you alone, O Lord,
make me lie down in safety.  Psalm 4.8

Offertory:  Douglas Wagner, Elegy, from Psalm Impressions
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me;
your rod and your staff— they comfort me. Psalm 23.4

Postlude:  Douglas Wagner, Toccata, from Psalm Impressions
Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe!
Psalm 150.4

Hymnal update

The day after Easter the PCOCS (Presbyterian Committee on Congregation Song, "peacocks") released the contents for the new hymnal.  You can view them here.  See which of your favorites are present, and get a glimpse of the new material to be included.  In other news, the colors available for the cover of the new hymnal will be RED and PURPLE.  BMPCNC will be publicizing an effort to secure advance copies of the new hymnal (with a significant price incentive) this week.

Music for 042212

FirstLight
Gathering Song(s)
Montreat College Choir
Timothy Wilds, director

Opening Song
Open the eyes of my heart, Lord

Prayer of Praise Response
Halle, halle, hallelujah (STF 2026)

Offertory
Montreat College Choir
Timothy Wilds, director

Closing Song
Go forth in his name

            
11AM
Hymns
108, Christ is alive (TRURO)
377, Lord, you have come to the lakeshore (PESCADOR DE HOMBRES)
306, Fairest Lord Jesus (CRUSADER’S HYMN)

Prayer of Praise Response
2026, Halle, halle, hallelujah

Anthem
Tanzanian Worship Song, Christ has arisen, alleluia (Mfurahini, haleluya)

Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow (with Alleluias)
LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Instrumental/Organ Music
Prelude:  Hermann Schroeder, Fairest Lord Jesus (Schoenster Herr Jesu)
Offertory:  Arr. Mark Sedio, Lord, you have come to the lakeshore
Postlude:  Lefebure-Wely, Sortie on B-Flat