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SENIORS, ELDERS, AND GRANDPARENTS DAY
MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Nolan Williams, Jr., Lectionary Team Liturgist; Kenneth Mosley, Assistant Liturgist; J. Anthony Plenty, Assistant Liturgist; Ernest Bowman, Jr., Contributor, Director of Music and Arts, Greater Mt. Olive MBC, Baton Rouge, LA
Worship Planning Notes
Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the Lord. —Leviticus 19:32, NIV
With clarity, Leviticus 19:32 expresses our Lord’s admonishment to show respect to our seniors. This honor is coupled with reverence for the Lord himself. To honor those who have molded us is to acknowledge God’s gift to us through their lives. In short, honoring our elders also shows reverence for God. Today, we gather to acknowledge those seniors, elders, and grandparents who have aided us individually and our community collectively.
1. Centering Prayer, Responsive Reading, and Litany
Centering Prayer
O God, of the many gifts you’ve bestowed upon us, we do cherish the gift of our elders, grandparents, and seniors. Their experience, their wisdom, and their example are priceless presents to us and we value the many ways they have enriched our lives. We humbly ask that your strength and grace continue to rest upon them. We honor them today and always. In your blessed name we do pray. Amen.
Responsive Reading
True Wisdom: Job 28:12-13; Proverbs 3:13-26, 5-6
Litany
Reader: |
Just as the Israelite elders were instrumental in assisting Moses and Aaron with their exodus, elders in our community have helped pave a way for the success and advancement of our culture. |
| People: |
Because of their God-given wisdom, faith-filled tenacity, and unrelenting strength, we have made great strides as a people. |
| Reader: |
After rearing their own children, many grandparents are faced with raising their grandchildren as well. |
| People: |
May God grant them strength, peace, and resources to undertake this labor of love! |
| Reader: |
We salute the living pillars of our community—our elders, seniors, and grandparents. |
| All: |
Your wisdom is irreplaceable; your life lessons, invaluable; your presence in our lives, unforgettable! We honor and celebrate you! |
2. Hymns and Congregational Songs
(a) Leave It There. By Charles A. Tindley. Tune, (LEAVE IT THERE), by Charles A. Tindley
(b) Oh, to Be Kept by Jesus. By Thurston G. Frazier. Arr. by Kenneth Morris
(c) We’ve Come a Long Way. By Kenneth Morris
(d) Praise Him. By Donnie Harper
(e) Oh, What He’s Done for Me. Traditional
3. Spirituals or Traditional Songs
(a) Walk Together Children. By Moses Hogan
(b) Just a Closer Walk with Thee. Traditional
(c) Poor Man Lazarus. By Jester Hairston
4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams
(a) My Hands Are Lifted Up. By Jamel Strong
(b) So Many Times. By Derrick Stark
(c) Awesome God. By Luke Mercer
(d) Real. By Melvin Crispell
(e) I’m Glad. By Margaret Douroux 
5. Liturgical Dance Music
(a) Oh, How I Love Jesus. By Anthony Sliders
(b) For Ev’ry Mountain. By Kurt Carr
(c) Long as I Got King Jesus. By Vickie Winans
6. Anthems
(a) If My People. By Glenn Burleigh
(b) Anthem of Praise. By Richard Smallwood
(c) Psalm 150. By Nathan Carter
7. Modern Songs
(a) He’s Able. By Deitrick Hadden
(b) Never Would Have Made It. By Mathew Brownie and Marvin Sapp
(c) Still Here. By Williams Brothers
(d) Wait on the Lord. By Donnie McClurkin
8. Offertory Song or Instrumental
(a) Running Over. By Joe Pace
(b) Last Night While Counting My Blessings. By Margaret Douroux
(c) Blessed. By Fred Hammond and Tommie Walker
9. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) Lord, Keep Me Day by Day. By Eddie Williams
(b) Only Believe. By Paul Rader
(c) We’re Gonna Make It. By Timothy Wright and Myrna Summers
10. Sermonic Selection
(a) If It Wasn’t for Your Grace. By Kurt Carr
(b) Yes Out There. By Jonathan Nelson and Justin Savage
(c) Oh, Sweet Wonder/Yes, Lord. Arr. by Ricky Dillard
11. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) Come Unto Jesus. By Rev. Charles Nicks
(b) I’ve Decided to Make Jesus My Choice. Arr. by Kurt Carr
(c) He’s Able. By Edward Tate
12. Benediction Song or Instrumental
(a) God Be with You. By Roberta Martin
(b) For Ev’ry Mountain. By Kurt Carr. If ministered by your Liturgical Dance Ministry in
worship, reprise only the latter portion.
(c) Till We Meet Again. By Kirk Franklin
Cites and Additional Information for Music and Material Listed
1. Centering Prayer, Responsive Reading, and Litany. By Nolan Williams, Jr. and Kenneth
Mosley
2. Hymns and Congregational Songs
(a) Leave It There. By Charles A. Tindley. Tune, (Leave It There), by Charles A. Tindley
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2001. #420
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Bicentennial Hymnal. Nashville, TN: A.M.E. Zion Publishing House, 1996. #637
Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 1987. #161
National Baptist Publishing Board. The New National Baptist Hymnal. Nashville, TN: National Baptist Pub. Board, 1981. #216
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. #280
(b) Oh to Be Kept by Jesus. By Thurston G. Frazier. Arr. by Kenneth Morris
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #423
The New National Baptist Hymnal. #318
Location:
Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #294
The New National Baptist Hymnal. #293
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #172
(e) Oh, What He’s Done for Me. Traditional
Location:
Campbell, Delois Barrett Campbell & the Barrett Sisters. The Best of Delois Barrett Campbell & the Barrett Sisters. Nashville, TN: Nashboro, 1995.
Various Artists. Gospel Kids Present…Easter Praise. Indianapolis, IN: Tyscot, 1998.
African American Heritage Hymnal. #154
(a) Walk Together Children. By Moses Hogan
Location:
Moses Hogan Chorale. Negro Spirituals. New York, NY: Angel, 2006.
(b) Just a Closer Walk with Thee. Traditional
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #455
Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #156
The New National Baptist Hymnal. #356
Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #388
Location:
Spirituals. Peterborough, NH: Gasparo, 1989.
4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams
(a) My Hand Are Lifted Up. By Jamel Strong
Location:
Strong, Jamel and the Triple M Conference Choir. It’s Your Time. Huntington Beach, CA: Strongtower, 2004.
(b) So Many Times. By Derrick Stark
Location:
Clark-Cole, Dorinda. The Rose of Gospel. Inglewood, CA: Gospocentric, 2005.
(c) Awesome God. By Luke Mercer
Location:
Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell and the Windsor Village UMC Mass Choir. Welcome to the Village. Brentwood, TN: EMI Gospel, 2002.
(d) Real. By Melvin Crispell
Location:
Crispell, Melvin & Testimony. He’s Able. Brooklyn, NY: IMOK Gospel Music, 2008.
(e) I’m Glad. By Margaret Douroux
Location:
Cleveland, James. James Cleveland Sings with the World’s Greatest Choirs (Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Album). Japan: Savoy, 1980.
5. Liturgical Dance Music
(a) Oh, How I Love Jesus. By Anthony Sliders
Location:
Pace, LaShun. I Know I’ve Been Changed. Jackson, MS: 601 Records, 2005.
(b) For Ev’ry Mountain. By Kurt Carr
Location:
No One Else. Santa Monica, CA: Interscope, 1997.
(c) Long as I Got King Jesus. By Vickie Winans
Location:
Divas of Gospel, Vol. 2. Nashville, TN: Light, 2002.
6. Anthems
(a) If My People. By Glenn Burleigh
Location:
(b) Anthem of Praise. By Richard Smallwood
Location:
Smallwood, Richard and Vision. Persuaded: Live in DC. New York, NY: Verity, 2001.
(c) Psalm 150. By Nathan Carter
Location:
GIA Publications, Inc.
7404 South Mason Avenue
Chicago, IL 60638
Phone: 1-800-GIA-1358
Online location: www.giamusic.com
(a) He’s Able. By Deitrick Hadden
Location:
Voices of Unity. Together in Worship. Indianapolis, IN: Tyscot 2007.
(b) Never Would Have Made It. By Mathew Brownie and Marvin Sapp
Location:
Sapp, Marvin. Thirsty. New York, NY: Verity, 2007.
(c) Still Here. By Williams Brothers
Location:
Williams Bothers. Still Here. Jackson, MS: Blackberry, 2003.
(d) Wait on the Lord. By Donnie McClurkin
Location:
We Are All One (Live in Detroit). New York, NY: Verity, 2008.
8. Offertory Song or Instrumental
(a) Running Over. By Joe Pace
Location:
Sunday Morning Service. New York, NY: Integrity Gospel/Epic, 2004.
(b) Last Night While Counting My Blessings. By Margaret Douroux
Location:
Heritage in Worship. Thousand Oaks, CA: Heritage, 2004.
(c) Blessed. By Fred Hammond/Tommie Walker
Location:
Hammond, Fred. Shaking the House: Live in L.A. New York, NY: Verity, 1996.
9. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) Lord Keep Me Day by Day. By Eddie Williams
Location:
Walker, Albertina. Best of Albertina Walker. New York, NY: Verity, 2001.
(b) Only Believe. By Paul Rader
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #406
Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #156
The New National Baptist Hymnal. #356
Location:
Wright, Timothy. Godfather of Gospel. Newark, NJ: Savoy, 2009.
10. Sermonic Selection
(a) If It Wasn’t for Your Grace. By Kurt Carr
Location:
No One Else. Santa Monica, CA: Interscope, 1997.
(b) Yes Out There. By Jonathan Nelson and Justin Savage
Location:
Nelson, Jonathan. Right Now Praise. New York, NY: Integrity, 2008.
(c) Oh Sweet Wonder/Yes, Lord. Arr. by Ricky Dillard
Location:
Dillard, Ricky & New G. Unplugged…The Way Church Used to Be. Detroit, MI: Crystal Rose, 2004.
11. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) Come Unto Jesus. By Rev. Charles Nicks
Location:
Nicks, Charles & The St. James Choir. Come Unto Jesus. Detroit, MI: Sounds of Gospel, 1990.
(b) I’ve Decided to Make Jesus My Choice. Arr. by Kurt Carr
Location:
Kurt Carr & the Kurt Carr Singers. Santa Monica, CA: Interscope, 1997.
(c) He’s Able. By Edward Tate
Location:
LA Mass Choir. Unconditional Love. Downer’s Grove, IL: Platinum, 1995.
12. Benediction Song or Instrumental
(a) God Be with You. By Roberta Martin
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #634
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Bicentennial Hymnal. #598
Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #309
The New National Baptist Hymnal. #361
Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #86
reprise the latter portion only.
Location:
Carr, Kurt. No One Else. Santa Monica, CA: Interscope, 1997.
(c) Till We Meet Again. By Kirk Franklin
Location:
Franklin, Kirk & The Family. Kirk Franklin & The Family. Brentwood, TN: Sparrow, 1990.
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