CONTEMPORARY HEROES AND HEROINES DAY
MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES
Sunday, February 24, 2008
William C. Powell, Guest Lectionary Liturgist
Associate Professor of Music, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Lectionary Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7 (New Revised Standard Version)
Worship Planning Notes
Include in the church bulletin inspirational quotes from contemporary heroes and heroines. Connect a Scripture to each quote or select a single
Scripture that generally represents the entire set of quotes.
1. Litany
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Leader: | What is a hero? It is someone who demonstrates courage when facing
danger and adversity. It is an individual who gives of himself or herself for a greater good so that others may live, succeed, or avoid harm. We celebrate them all.
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PEOPLE: | Who is a hero?
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Adult female: | It is the parent who works an extra shift on her job so that her children
may not only eat and sleep comfortably, but that they may also enjoy some “extras” in their life such as soccer, ballet, and music lessons.
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PEOPLE: | Who is a hero?
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Youth: | It is the big brother or sister who looks out for his or her younger sibling, modeling the type of behavior that merits applause. We celebrate them all.
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PEOPLE: | Who is a hero? |
ALL: | It is the senior who unselfishly and sacrificially tends to the daily needs of
a spouse who can no longer care for his or her own needs.
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PEOPLE: | Who is a hero? |
Young adult: | It is the high school graduate who furthers his or her experience by
attending college and then continues to be a life-long learner. He or she inspires others in his or her community to achieve a higher level of excellence. We celebrate them all.
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PEOPLE: | Who is a hero? |
Worship Leader: |
It is the One who allowed himself to become beaten, leading to a
bloody death on a cross between two thieves. He gave his life so that our existence would not end with death, but that we could spend an unimaginable eternity with him.
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PEOPLE: | Who is a hero?
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ALL: |
Some are great and some are small and we celebrate them all. But one deserves our worship: He is Jesus Christ, the King of kings and the Lord of lords!
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2. Hymn or Anthem
Hymn
(a) Trust and Obey. By John H. Sammis and Daniel B. Towner
Anthem
(b) Great Is Thy Faithfulness. By Thomas O. Chisholm and William M. Runyan
Hymn
(c) To God Be the Glory. By Fanny Crosby. Tune by W. H. Doane and Robert Lowry
3. Spirituals
(a) We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder.
(b) Steal Away to Jesus (Steal Away, Steal Away).
(c) Come Out the Wilderness.
(d) Woke Up This Mornin’.
4. Modern Songs
(a) Faithful Is Our God. By Jules Jerome Bartholomew
(b) Blessing of Abraham. By Donald Lawrence
(c) Never Alone. By Walter Hawkins
5. Offering Song or Instrumental
Victory Is Mine. By Dorothy Norwood and Alvin Darling
Sung by Dorothy Norwood 
6. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
Instrumental
(a) Only What You Do for Christ Will Last. By Raymond Raspberry
Song
(b) I Need Thee Every Hour. By Annie S. Hawks and Robert Lowry
7. Congregational Songs
(a) Never Alone. By Ludie D. Pickett. Tune by Fred Jacky
(b) Blessed Assurance. By Fanny J. Crosby and Phoebe F. Knapp
8. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Take My Hand, Precious Lord). By Thomas A. Dorsey
(b) By Grace Are Ye Saved. By Major Whittle and James McGranahan
9. Benediction Song or Instrumental
(a) This Little Light of Mine. African American spiritual
(b) Leaning on the Everlasting Arms. By Elisha A. Hoffman. Tune by Anthony J. Showalter
Cites and Additional Information for Music and Material Listed
1. Litany – written by William C. Powell, Auburn, AL. Used with permission.
2. Hymn or Anthem
Hymn
(a) Trust and Obey. By John H. Sammis and Daniel B. Towner
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2001. #380
African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal. Nashville, TN: The African Methodist Episcopal Church, (2000) sixth printing 2004. #377
The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. Nashville, TN: Triad Publications, 2001. #322
Anthem
(b) Great Is Thy Faithfulness. By Thomas O. Chisholm and William M. Runyan
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #158
African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal. #84
Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 1987. #242
The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #45
Anthem
(c) To God Be the Glory. By Fanny Crosby. Tune by W. H. Doane and Robert Lowry
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #157
African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal. #21
The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #17
3. Spirituals
(a) We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder.
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #464
African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal. #363
Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #54
The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #217
(b) Steal Away to Jesus (Steal Away, Steal Away).
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #546
African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal. #489
Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #319
The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #505
(c) Come Out the Wilderness.
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #367
(d) Woke Up This Mornin'.
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #566
4. Modern Songs
(a) Faithful Is Our God. By Jules Jerome Bartholomew
Location:
Walker, Hezekiah. 20/85 the Experience. New York, NY: Verity/Zomba, 2005.
NTIME MUSIC COMPANY
4913 Albemarle Road #103
Charlotte, NC 28205
Phone: 704-531-8961
Online location: www.ntimemusic.com
(b) Blessing of Abraham. By Donald Lawrence
Location:
Tri-City Singers, and Donald Lawrence. Donald Lawrence Presents the Tri-City Singers Finalè. Act One. Brentwood, TN: EMI Gospel Music, 2006.
NTIME MUSIC COMPANY
Phone: 704-531-8961
Online location: www.ntimemusic.com
(c) Never Alone. By Walter Hawkins
Location:
Love Alive II. The GCI/Light Collection. Chicago, IL: CGI Records, 1978.
NTIME MUSIC COMPANY
Phone: 704-531-8961
Online location: www.ntimemusic.com
5. Offering Song or Instrumental
Victory Is Mine. By Dorothy Norwood and Alvin Darling
Location:
Norwood, Dorothy. Live. Jackson, MS: Malaco Records, 1991.
African American Heritage Hymnal. #489
6. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
Instrumental
(a) Only What You Do for Christ Will Last. By Raymond Raspberry
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #548
The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #531
Song
(b) I Need Thee Every Hour. By Annie S. Hawks and Robert Lowry
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #451
African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal. #327
The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #303
7. Congregational Songs
(a) Never Alone. By Ludie D. Pickett. Tune by Fred Jacky
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #310
African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal. #441
The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #260
(b) Blessed Assurance. By Fanny J. Crosby and Phoebe F. Knapp
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #508
African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal. #450
Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #199
The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #249
8. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Take My Hand, Precious Lord). By Thomas A. Dorsey
Location:
Dorsey, Thomas Andrew. Precious Lord Recordings of the Great Gospel Songs of Thomas A. Dorsey. Gospel spirit. New York, NY: Columbia/Legacy, 1994.
African American Heritage Hymnal. #471
African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal. #393
Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #162
The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #305
(b) By Grace Are Ye Saved. By Major Whittle and James McGranahan
Location:
The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #154
9. Benediction Song or Instrumental
(a) This Little Light of Mine. African American spiritual
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #549
The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #511
(b) Leaning on the Everlasting Arms. By Elisha A. Hoffman. Tune by Anthony J. Showalter
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #371
African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal. #525
Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #257
The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #262
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