happy_new_year_fireworksThis week was a special Sunday morning in worship at Word and Worship Church – North Braddock. As the worship leader, I knew I wanted to start off with an engaging and unique opening. I wanted something that would stop people in their conversations and draw them to come to their seats and be ready to participate in our corporate worship time. I wanted to do this without a lengthy verbal introduction. So:

We started the worship set off with a 5 minute video countdown. Just to give everybody a good idea of when we will begin.

After the countdown finished, the lights went completely out and the room was dark. After a quick, empty moment, a video began to play on the screen. It was an inspirational video with great music and pointed quotes about worship (http://www.sermonspice.com/product/28419/worship-inspiration). Something happened, not at first, though. People began to slowly pay attention and abandon their conversations. They moved to their seats and began readying themselves for worship. By halfway through the video, where the music picks up, everybody was engaged. It was exciting. We were ready.

After the video, we clicked off and rocked out “Everyone” by Glenn Packiam.

Next, the acoustic guitarist (electric guitarist was sick) immediately rattled off the intro to “Because of Your Love” – Paul Baloche, and we were off.

We brought it down a little with “Open Up The Sky” – Jonathan Stockstill and then really moved into worship with “Nothing But The Blood” – Matt Redman.

From there we had a a short time of worshipful prayer. Many people came down to the alter to receive prayer and really give it all to God. We moved in deeper with Kathryn Scott’s “Hungry” and finished with an impromptu chorus of “O, The Blood Of Jesus” – Fred Bock.

Our Pastor brought us a great message from Malachi 1 concerning Resolving to follow God and give him our very best, not our leftovers. (Listen Online)

I know God was moving and used that time to touch people. Our team was amazing and the worship techs made everything flow smoothly.

I hope you all have an awesome week and I am excited to do it again this coming Sunday.

This post is part of the “Sunday Setlists” blog carnival hosted at TheWorshipCommunity.Com.

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