Worship Resources



PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY

MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Michelle Riley Jones, Lectionary Team Liturgist

Worship Planning Notes

A pastor’s anniversary is an opportunity for the congregation to recommit their gifts to the building up of the Kingdom of God, supporting the leadership of the Pastor, the “Lay Shepherd.” While looking for leadership from a pastor, the church cannot depend solely on the energy and gifts of a single individual—or even the entire pastoral staff and elders or deacons—but rather on a broad-based commitment of all members, as well. This decentralized and enabling shared ministry reflects the acceptance of others’ ministry gifts and creatively motivates individuals within the fellowship.

Everyone who is part of a local church has a vital role to play in nurturing the shepherd who was called to lead and feed them. The showing of appreciation for pastors is a concept that is found in Scripture. Practically speaking, showing appreciation serves two purposes. First, it is a positive witness, showing your community that God is loving and caring. Second, honoring your pastor creates an atmosphere that encourages a positive response to the call of God to the pastoral ministry. A positive, healthy Church produces those called of God to serve in Christian ministry.

The focus of the service should be the congregation’s gratitude, expressed to God for its pastor(s). In addition, the service can challenge the congregation to continue to pray for and support its pastor(s). All of the pastors in the congregation can be involved—the senior pastor, youth pastor, administrative pastor, worship pastor, etc.

This worship unit highlights the music of the “singing pastors,” those set apart to shepherd congregations, who are gifted in the preaching of the Word, and also in the ministry of Word through song and music.

Some general suggestions for this worship service include:


  • Develop presentations of recognition and appreciation, grouped by age ranges (instead of by ministries), that honor the senior pastor’s reach over the full congregational life experience, from babies to seniors.

  • The liturgical colors for this celebration are white and gray, with purple accents. These colors can be reflected in the liturgical garments and robes, flags, banners, floral arrangements, etc.

  • A bulletin announcement printed a few weeks before the service can invite the congregation to bring cards or notes of appreciation for the pastors, to be placed in specially designated receptacles.

  • When honoring the senior pastor, be mindful to also honor his or her family if applicable.

  • Invite a pastor who has special significance in the life of your senior pastor and his or her family to serve as guest preacher for the service.

1. Litany, Responsive Reading, or Invocation
Litany
(a) Litany of Faith. By Sharon Postma

Pastors: There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called—one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. (Ephesians 4:4-6)
Congregation: It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up. (Ephesians 4:11-12)
Pastors: I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. The grace of our Lord is poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. (1 Timothy 1:12, 14)
Congregation: We always thank our God for you, mentioning you in our prayers. We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 1:2-3)
Pastors: I have taught you with confidence because of the grace God gave me to be a minister of Christ Jesus to you with the priestly duty of proclaiming the gospel of God, so that you might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:15-16)
Congregation: Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. (2 Corinthians 1:21-22)
Pastors: You are fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. (Ephesians 2:19-20)
Congregation: Praise God! He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. (Psalm 40:2)
Pastors: I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. (Ephesians 3:17-19)
ALL: Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21)

Songs for Gathering
(b) Glorify Him. By Sheryl Brady

(c) I Was Glad. By Andraé Crouch

(d) I Feel the Lord in This Place. By Paul D. Wright and Timothy Wright

(e) We Worship You O God. By Debra B. Morton and Michael Robinson

(f) I Came to Magnify the Lord. By Mark Condon

(g) Let’s Just Praise the Lord. By Alex Ingram

2. Hymns and Congregational Songs
(a) Praise to the Lord, the Almighty. By Joachim Neander. Tune, (LOBE DEN HERREN), by William S. Bennett

(b) Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us. By Dorothy Thrupp. Music, (BRADBURY), by William B. Bradbury

(c) O Zion Haste. By Mary Ann Thompson. Tune, (TIDINGS), by James Walch

(d) I Surrender All. By Andraé Crouch

(e) God Will Take Care of You. By Civilla D. Martin. Tune by Martin W. Stillman

(f) There Is Power. By Allowyn Price

(g) There Is a Fountain. By Anthony Lockett

3. Spirituals or Traditional Songs
(a) Great Day the Righteous Marching. Spiritual

(b) Medley: Lord I Thank You & I’m So Glad That the Lord Saved Me. Traditional

(c) If I Can Help Somebody. Traditional

(d) Medley: Trust in the Lord. Traditional

4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams
(a) He Brought Me This Far. By Andraé Crouch

(b) Medley: Peter, Don’t Be Afraid/Nobody But You Lord/Teach Me Master. By Shirley Caesar

(c) Not about Us. By Tammi Haddon and Gerald Hassan

(d) So Many Wonderful Things. By F. C. Barnes

(e) Lord Keep Me Day by Day. By Eddie Williams

(f) I Love To Praise Him. Traditional

(g) If It Wasn’t for Your Grace. By Kurt Carr

(h) Church Medley. Traditional

(i) The Old Time Way. Traditional

(j) Walk Like Jesus. By Dana Davis

5. Liturgical Dance or Mime Group Music
(a) I’ll Trust You Lord. By Donnie McClurkin

(b) To Be Kept by Jesus (Psalm 121). By Robert W. “JoJo” Hill

(c) I’m Still Standing. By Kurt Carr

(d) Sacrifice of My Praise. By Kevin Bond

(e) How Great Is Our God. By Ed Cash and Chris Tomlin

6. Anthems
(a) Praise to the Lord, the Almighty. By Mark Hayes. This selection is for choral SATB and optional brass quintet and percussion. Handbell accompaniment is also available.

(b) Be Thou Exalted. Based on Psalm 57. By Diane White-Clayton. This selection is for SSATB or SSAA choir.

(c) Sweet Meditation. By Diane White-Clayton. This is an anthem setting of Psalm 107 for SATB Choir.
In the vamp the composer uses the word “sweet” as a theme and quotes such
familiar songs as
“Tis So Sweet” and “Every Day with Jesus” and “Jesus, O How Sweet
 the Name.”

(d) Oh Give Thanks Unto the Lord. By Barbara Jackson

7. Modern Songs
(a) Lord You’ve Been Good. By Jackie Gouche Farris and J. Gouche-Farris

(b) Eyes Have Not Seen. By Chris Morris

(c) Jesus Is Lord. By Andraé Crouch

(d) Lord You’ve Been Good. By Jackie Gouche Farris

8. Music for the Offertory Period
(a) Made a Way. By A. McEastland, V. Mitchell, and G. Robinson

(b) Grateful. By James Hall

(c) Thank You for Everything. By Andraé Crouch

(d) Dear Jesus, I Love You. By Walter Hawkins

(e) Give Thanks. By H. Smith

9. Songs for the Pastor’s Spouse and/or Co-Pastor and Family
(a) The Lord Is My Shepherd. By Hezekiah Walker

(b) Mercy Seat. By J. Carelton, M. Carouthers, and Stephen A. Richardson

(c) You Can Make It. By Michael E. Mathis

(d) Servant’s Prayer. By Kevin Bond

(e) For All That You Have Done. By Faye Favors and Jason White

(f) Every Body Ought to Have a Praise. By Vashawn Mitchell

(g) Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. By Timothy Wright

(h) A Shield about Me. By Donn Thomas and Charles Williams

(i) We Need You Lord. By Jonathan Butler

10. Song or Instrumental for the Laying on of Hands for Pastor(s)
(a) By Faith I Touched Jesus. By Debra B. Morton

(b) Medley: I Just Want to Praise You & The Greatest Thing in All My Life. By Mark Pendergrass and Arthur Tannous

(c) Hear My Prayer. By Rick Robinson

(d) He Touched Me. By William J. Gaither

(e) No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus. By C. F. Weigle

(f) Armor of God. By Jeanie McQuinn and Jacquelyn Reddick

(g) That’s Who You Are. By Rod Lumpkin II

(h) I Love You Lord. By Walter Hawkins

(i) My Tribute. By Andraé Crouch

11. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) Lord, Keep Me Day by Day. By Eddie Williams

(b) More of Thee. By Tammi Haddon

(c) Waiting on You. By Sheryl Brady and Clint Brown

(d) He Has His Hands on You. By Percy Bady

(e) God Is Here. By Israel Houghton and Martha Munizzi

12. Sermonic Selection
(a) Amazing Grace. By John Newton

(b) Lamb’s Book of Life. By J. Farris-Gouche and Jackie Gouche Farris

(c) Mercy Saw Me. By Geron Davis and Becky Davis

(d) The Lord Is My Light. By Horatio Parker

(e) I Need Thee. By Annie S. Hawks. Tune, (NEED), by Robert Lowry

13. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) “Rev.” By Kirk Whalum

(b) Harvest Time. By Tammi Haddon and Gerald Hassan

(c) Try Christ. By Walter Hawkins

(d) A City Called Heaven. By Aaron Sledge and Bryan Sledge

14. Benediction Spoken or Sung
Benediction Spoken
(a) The Pastor’s Song (based on Luke 2:29-32). By Michelle Riley Jones

Lord, here am I, your humble servant.
Strengthen me and my family as we recommit
ourselves to continue to fulfill your ordained will.
You have chosen me for this special ministry,
called me to shepherd this flock;
so that you may be revealed to this community,
yea, even the whole world,
and that you might be glorified among the peoples.
Dismiss us, but may we remain forever in thy presence.
Amen.

Benediction Sung
(b) Hallelujah Song. By Donnie McClurkin

(c) Power of a Dream. By Wintley Phipps

(d) United We Stand. By Timothy Wright

(e) I Feel Like Going On. By Shonta Levette Graham

15. Audio Visual Suggestions
(a) Design an in-house video. Have your worship arts and audio visual team work with the congregation to develop a video presentation of people sharing their testimonies of how the pastor and his or her family has influenced their lives and what they appreciate most about the pastor and/or his or her spouse.

(b) Incorporate video interludes in the service. You may purchase videos that focus on showing appreciation for the pastor to incorporate into the worship service.
Sample: http://www.sermonspice.com/product/20838/pastor-appreciation-month-oct

Cites and Additional Information for Music and Material Listed

1. Litany, Responsive Reading, or Invocation
Litany
(a) Litany of Faith. By Sharon Postma. Used with permission.
Location:

Songs for Gathering
(b) Glorify Him. By Sheryl Brady
Location:
Pastor Sheryl Brady Presents The Experience–Live at the River. Durham, NC: The River Church, 2008.

(c) I Was Glad. By Andraé Crouch
Location:
Mighty Wind. New York, NY: Zomba Records, 2006.

(d) I Feel the Lord in This Place. By Paul D. Wright and Timothy Wright
Location:
Wright, Timothy. The Godfather of Gospel. Jackson, MS: Savoy Records, 2009.

(e) We Worship You O God. By Debra B. Morton and Michael Robinson
Location:
Morton, Debra B. My Better Half. Nashville, TN: Light Records, 2008.

(f) I Came to Magnify the Lord (Live). By Mark Condon
Location:
McClendon, Clarence E. Shout Hallelujah. New York, NY: Integrity, 2000.

(g) Let’s Just Praise the Lord. By Alex Ingram
Location:
Various Artists. Megachurch Gospel: An Explosion of Praise! New York, NY: Integrity Media, 2004.

2. Hymns and Congregational Songs
(a) Praise to the Lord, the Almighty. By Joachim Neander. Tune, (LOBE DEN HERREN), by William S. Bennett
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2001. #117

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Bicentennial Hymnal. Nashville, TN: A.M.E. Zion Publishing House, 1996. #23

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 1987. #196

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. Nashville, TN: Triad Publications, 2005. #2

The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald Publishing Association. 1985. #1

(b) Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us. By Dorothy Thrupp. Music, (BRADBURY), by William B. Bradbury
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #­424

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Bicentennial Hymnal. #278

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #47

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #54

The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. #545

Church of God in Christ. Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. Memphis, TN:
Church of God in Christ Pub. Board in association with the Benson Co., 1982. #385

(c) O Zion Haste. By Mary Ann Thompson. Tune, (TIDINGS), by James Walch
Location:
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Bicentennial Hymnal. #380

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #422

The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. #365

Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #496

(d) I Surrender All. By Andraé Crouch
Location:
Andraé Crouch Mega 3, Vol. 2. Nashville, TN: Light Records, 2002.

(e) God Will Take Care of You. By Civilla D. Martin. Tune by Martin W. Stillman
Location:
Caesar, Shirley. Hymns. New York, NY: Word Entertainment, 2001.

(f) There Is Power. By Allowyn Price
Location:
Parker, Monica (Featuring Yvette Flunder & SMG Choir). Singin’ in the Spirit. Santa Cruz, CA: Mo Muscle Records, 2010.

(g) There Is a Fountain. By Anthony Lockett
Location:
McClendon, Clarence E. Shout Hallelujah. New York, NY: Integrity, 2000.

3. Spirituals or Traditional Songs
(a) Great Day the Righteous Marching. Spiritual
Location:
Hogan, Moses and the Moses Hogan Singers. Spirituals. New York, NY: EMI Records, 1996.

(b) Medley: Lord I Thank You & I’m So Glad That the Lord Saved Me. Traditional
Location:
Blake, Charles E. Presents West Angeles COGIC Mass Choir. No Limit. New York, NY: EMI Gospel, 2007.

(c) If I Can Help Somebody. Traditional
Location:
Phipps, Wintley. No Need to Fear. Grand Rapids, MI: Discovery House Music, 2007.

(d) Medley: Trust in the Lord. Traditional
Location:
Morton, Debra B. My Better Half. Nashville, TN: Light Records, 2008.

4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams
(a) He Brought Me This Far. By Andraé Crouch
Location:
Pray. New York, NY: Warner/Qwest Records, 1997.

(b) Medley: Peter, Don’t Be Afraid/Nobody But You Lord/Teach Me Master. By Shirley Caesar
Location:
After 40 Years, Still Sweeping through the City. Nashville, TN: Light Records/Shu Bel Records, 2007.

(c) Not about Us. By Tammi Haddon and Gerald Hassan
Location:
Jones, Noel & The City of Refuge Sanctuary Choir. Welcome to the City. Indianapolis, IN: Tyscott Records, 2007.

(d) So Many Wonderful Things. By F. C. Barnes
Location:
Trotter, Larry D. & The Sweet Holy Spirit Combined Choirs. I Still Believe. Indianapolis, IN: Tyscott Records, 2005.

(e) Lord Keep Me Day by Day. By Eddie Williams
Location:
Flunder, Yvette. I Won’t Be Silent Anymore. Portland, OR: Committed Records, 2006.

(f) I Love to Praise Him. Traditional
Location:
McClurkin, Donnie. Psalms, Hymn & Spiritual Songs (Live). New York, NY: Zomba Recording, 2001.

(g) If It Wasn’t for Your Grace. By Kurt Carr
Location:
Morton, Paul S. Sr. Still Standing. Kissimmee, FL: Tehilah Music Group, 2006.

(h) Church Medley. Traditional
Location:
Wilson, Nancy. Designed for Worship. Chicago, IL: Utopia Music Group, 2004.

(i) The Old Time Way. Traditional
Location:
Patterson, G. E. Recorded Live in Memphis, TN, Volume 1. Memphis, TN: Podium Records, 2006.

(j) Walk Like Jesus. By Dana Davis
Location:
Winans, Marvin and The Perfected Praise Choir. Friends. Newport Beach, CA: Diamante, 2001.

5. Liturgical Dance or Mime Group Music
(a) I’ll Trust You Lord. By Donnie McClurkin
Location:
Live in London and More…. New York, NY: Zomba Recording, 2000.

(b) To Be Kept by Jesus (Psalm 121). By Robert W. “JoJo” Hill
Location:
Bynum, Juanita & Jonathan Butler. Gospel Goes Classical. Atlanta, GA: Flow Records, 2006/2010.

(c) I’m Still Standing. By Kurt Carr
Location:
Morton, Paul S., Sr. Still Standing. Kissimmee, FL: Tehilah Music Group, 2006.

(d) Sacrifice of My Praise. By Kevin Bond
Location:
Long, Eddie & New Birth Total Praise Choir. A New Beginning. New York, NY: EMI Gospel, 2006.

(e) How Great Is Our God. By Sheryl Brady
Location:
Pastor Sheryl Brady Presents The Experience–Live at the River. Durham, NC: The River Church, 2008.

6. Anthems
(a) Praise to the Lord, the Almighty. By Mark Hayes. This selection is for choral SATB and optional brass quintet and percussion. Handbell accompaniment is also available.
Location:
Beckenhorst Press
960 Old Henderson Road
Columbus, OH 43220
Phone: 614-451-6461

Online location: www.beckenhorstpress.com

Catalog # 1501

(b) Be Thou Exalted. Based on Psalm 57. By Diane White-Clayton. This selection is for SSATB or SSAA choir.
Location:
LCW Publishing

Online location: www.lcwpublishing.com

(c) Sweet Meditation. By Diane White-Clayton. This is an anthem setting of Psalm 107 for SATB Choir. In the vamp the composer uses the word “sweet” as a theme and quotes such familiar songs as “Tis So Sweet” and “Every Day with Jesus” and “Jesus, O How Sweet the Name.”
Location:
LCW Publishing
Online location: www.lcwpublishing.com

(d) Oh Give Thanks Unto the Lord. By Barbara Jackson
Location:
Patterson, G.E. Having Church with the Saints, Vol. 1. Jackson, MS: Podium Records, 2007.

7. Modern Songs
(a) Lord You’ve Been Good. By Jackie Gouche Farris and J. Gouche-Farris
Location:
Crawford, Pastor Bam. Book of Life. New York, NY: Harmony Records, 2000.

(b) Eyes Have Not Seen. By Chris Morris
Location:
Patterson, Bishop G.E. Having Church with the Saints, Vol. 1. Jackson, MS: Podium Records, 2007.

(c) Jesus Is Lord. By Andraé Crouch
Location:
Mighty Wind. New York, NY: Zomba Records, 2006.

(d) Lord You’ve Been Good. By Jackie Gouche Farris
Location:
Crawford, Bam. Book of Life. New York, NY: Harmony Records, 2000.

8. Music for the Offertory Period
(a) Made a Way. By A. McEastland, V. Mitchell, and G. Robinson
Location:
Trotter, Larry D. & The Sweet Holy Spirit Combined Choirs. I Still Believe. Indianapolis, IN: Tyscott Records, 2005.

(b) Grateful. By James Hall
Location:
Wright, Timothy. Live in New York. Atlanta, GA: Atlanta International Records, 2003.

(c) Thank You for Everything. By Andraé Crouch
Location:
Mighty Wind. New York, NY: Zomba Records, 2006.

(d) Dear Jesus, I Love You. By Walter Hawkins
Location:
Love Alive. Nashville, TN: Light Records, 1975.

(e) Give Thanks. By H. Smith
Location:
Various Artists. Stellar Award Hits 2004. New York, NY: Alliant Music Group, 2004.

9. Songs for the Pastor’s Spouse and/or Co-Pastor and Family
(a) The Lord Is My Shepherd. By Hezekiah Walker
Location:
Various Artists/Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir. The Preacher’s Wife. New York, NY: Arista Records, 1996.

(b) Mercy Seat. By J. Carelton, M. Carouthers and Stephen A. Richardson
Location:
Crawford, Bam. Book of Life. New York, NY: Harmony Records, 2000.

(c) You Can Make It. By Michael E. Mathis
Location:
Caesar, Shirley. You Can Make It. New York, NY: Word Entertainment, 2000.

(d) Servant’s Prayer. By Kevin Bond
Location:
Long, Eddie. Spirit & Truth. New York, NY: EMI Gospel, 2004.

(e) For All That You Have Done. By Faye Favors and Jason White
Location:
Blake, Charles E. and The West Angeles COGIC Mass Choir. No Limit. New York, NY: EMI Gospel, 2007.

(f) Every Body Ought to Have a Praise. By Vashawn Mitchell
Location:
Wilson, Nancy. Designed for Worship. Chicago, IL: Utopia Music Group, 2004.

(g) Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. By Timothy Wright
Location:
Wright, Timothy. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. New York, NY: Koch Records, 2007.

(h) A Shield about Me. By Donn Thomas and Charles Williams
Location:
Flunder, Yvette. I Won’t Be Silent Anymore. Portland, OR: Committed Records, 2006.

(i) We Need You Lord. By Jonathan Butler
Location:
Bynum, Juanita & Jonathan Butler. Gospel Goes Classical. Atlanta, GA: Flow Records, 2006/2010.

10. Song or Instrumental for the Laying on of Hands for Pastor(s)
(a) By Faith I Touched Jesus. By Debra B. Morton
Location:
Morton, Debra B. My Better Half. Nashville, TN: Light Records, 2008.

(b) Medley: I Just Want to Praise You & The Greatest Thing in All My Life. By Mark Pendergrass and Arthur Tannous
Location:
Blake, Charles E. and The West Angeles COGIC Mass Choir. No Limit. New York, NY: EMI Gospel, 2007.

(c) Hear My Prayer. By Rick Robinson
Location:
Wilson,  Nancy. Designed for Worship. Chicago, IL: Utopia Music Group, 2004.

(d) He Touched Me. By William J. Gaither
Location:
Bynum, Juanita. Pour My Love on You. Atlanta, GA: Flow Records, 2008.

(e) No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus. By C. F. Weigle
Location:
Phipps, Wintley. “Just As I Am” and Other Favorite Hymns of Billy Graham. Grand Rapids, MI: Discovery House Music, 2005.

(f) Armor of God. By Jeanie McQuinn and Jacquelyn Reddick
Location:
Caesar, Shirley. You Can Make It. New York, NY: Word Entertainment, 2000.

(g) That’s Who You Are. By Rod Lumpkin II
Location:
Morton, Paul S., Sr. & Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Mass Choir. Embracing the Next Generation. Kissimmee, FL: Tehillah Music Group/Light Records, 2008.

(h) I Love You Lord. By Walter Hawkins
Location:
Various Artists/Walter Hawkins. The Singing Bishops. New York, NY: Light Records, 2008.

(i) My Tribute. By Andraé Crouch
Location:
Soon and Very Soon. Nashville, TN: Light Records, 2008.

11. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) Lord, Keep Me Day by Day. By Eddie Williams
Location:
Flunder, Yvette and The Fellowship Mass Choir. We Won’t Be Silent Anymore. Portland, OR: Committed Records, 2006.

(b) More of Thee. By Tammi Haddon
Location:
Jones, Noel & The City of Refuge Sanctuary Choir. Welcome to the City. Indianapolis, IN: Tyscott Records, 2007.

(c) Waiting on You. By Sheryl Brady and Clint Brown
Location:
Brady, Sheryl. Waiting on You. West Palm Beach, FL: Wright Music, 1998.

(d) He Has His Hands on You. By Percy Bady
Location:
Sapp, Marvin. Here I Am. New York, NY: Verity. 2010

(e) God Is Here. By Israel Houghton and Martha Munizzi
Location:
Bynum, Juanita. More Passion. Atlanta, GA: Flow Records, 2010.

12. Sermonic Selection
(a) Amazing Grace. By John Newton
Location:
Various Artists. Letters to God. Orlando, FL: Bonded Records, 2010.

(b) Lamb’s Book of Life. By J. Farris-Gouche and Jackie Gouche Farris
Location:
Crawford, Pastor Bam. Book of Life. New York, NY: Harmony Records, 2000.

(c) Mercy Saw Me. By Geron Davis and Becky Davis
Location:
Jakes, T. D. Praise & Worship. New York, NY: Integrity Media, 2008.

(d) The Lord Is My Light. By Horatio Parker
Location:
Phipps, Wintley. The Classics. Grand Rapids, MI: Discovery House Music, 2008.

(e) I Need Thee. By Annie S. Hawks. Tune, (NEED), by Robert Lowry
Location:
Morton, Paul S., Sr. & The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Women’s Mass Choir. Let It Rain. New York, NY: Sheridan Square Records, 2003.

13. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) “Rev.” By Kirk Whalum
Location:
The Gospel According to Jazz–Chapter III. Harper Woods, MI: Rendezvous Entertainment, 2010.

(b) Harvest Time. By Tammi Haddon and Gerald Hassan
Location:
Jones, Noel & The City of Refuge Sanctuary Choir. Welcome to the City. Indianapolis, IN: Tyscott Records, 2007.

(c) Try Christ. By Walter Hawkins
Location:
Gospel Legacy–Walter Hawkins. Nashville, TN: Light Records, 2008.

(d) A City Called Heaven. By Aaron Sledge and Bryan Sledge
Location:
Caesar, Shirley. A City Called Heaven. Nashville, TN: Light Records, 2009.

14. Benediction Spoken or Sung
Benediction Spoken
(a) The Pastor’s Song (based on Luke 2:29-32). By Michelle Riley Jones

Benediction Sung
(b) Hallelujah Song. By Donnie McClurkin
Location:
We All Are One (Live in Detroit). New York, NY: Zomba Recording, 2009.

(c) Power of a Dream. By Wintley Phipps
Location:
Various Artists/Wintley Phipps. Gospel Gold. Miami Beach, FL: DM Records, 2000.

(d) United We Stand. By Timothy Wright
Location:
Wright, Timothy. Live in New York. Atlanta, GA: Atlanta International Records, 2003.

(e) I Feel Like Going On. By Shonta Levette Graham
Location:
Winans, Marvin. The Gospel Music Celebration, Pt. 1: Tribute to Bishop G. E. Patterson. Memphis, TN: World Class Gospel, 2010.