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Easter Songs 2015

Hi friends!

I am looking at some ideas for a theme for this year. I have two songs that we could build on, Matt Maher's Because He Lives, and Kari Jobe's Forever. I knew last year I wanted to include Forever into our set list for this year. Pastor likes the theme Forever. But I'm not sure if that would be a good theme, we have never sung this song in the congregation and I am having a hard time seeing this as a worship song that the congregation really participates in. I think the theme song should be something we can sing as a congregation. Maybe I just am thinking too inside the box. So, my question to all of you. Has anyone done this song as a congregation? And how did it go? I can see them joining in the Hallelujah part. But not sure about the rest. I appreciate your thoughts. Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Des Sharp on January 19, 2015 at 12:10am

Kari Jobe's - Forever, is congregational. Just have to watch you don't start off too slow. The lyrics are awesome & people can identify with the message.

Be encouraged to try it.

I've got a song for you to consider. I'll post it on my page. "Lord of All".

Simple arrangement & chords. I wrote it for an Easter service.

Attachments:

01 Lord Of All- I Believe.mp3, 6.9 MB

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Permalink Reply by Doris on January 19, 2015 at 12:40am

Des Sharp. Thank you for your input. I will look at the possibilities a bit better with the Forever song and maybe I'll try it sooner than later. You are a male vocalist, did you have a female vocalist do this song, did you change to key to better suit your voice...men's voices...etc. And I listened to your song, well done. I like it. It might be a consideration as I continue praying about all this. Thanks again!

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Permalink Reply by Doris on January 19, 2015 at 1:03am

okay, so I found this youtube video with a large congregation using Forever. Male vocal worship leader. Looks doable. I also noticed he changed a bit of the rhythm style to accommodate the average church member. Well done, very worshipful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zogNS6zs268

Maybe it will work after all. :)