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Sample 11 Days Plan for an Ecumenical Celebration

ECUMENICAL DAY OF WORSHIP
(DIFFERENT FAITH COMMUNITIES WORSHIPING TOGETHER)

MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES

Sunday, August 30, 2009
                                                                   
W. Patrick Alston, Sr., Lectionary Team Liturgist

Worship Planning Notes

Lection - (Micah 4:1-4

1. Invocation
	Unity
Leader:	Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
Congregation:	We are one.
Leader:	It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments.
Congregation:	We are one.
Leader:	As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Creator commanded the blessings, even life for evermore.
Congregation:	We are one.
Leader:	Sustainer of the Universe, thank you for our family members of different faiths.
Congregation:	We are one.
Leader:	Thank you for our family members of other Christian denominations.
Congregation:	We are one.
Leader:	We seek your blessings upon this gathering of saints.
Congregation:	We are one.
ALL:	We are united through faith and love. Please grant us the wisdom to live accordingly. We are one!

2. Hymns and Congregational Songs
(a) What a Fellowship (Leaning on the Everlasting Arms). By Elisha A. Hoffman. Tune,   
     (Showalter) by Anthony J. Showalter

(b) Blest Be the Tie That Binds. By John Fawcett. Tune, (Dennis) by John G. Nageli

(c) Hymn of Exhortation. By Willis L. Barnett

3. Spirituals or Traditional Songs
(a) We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace. Arr. By Nathan Carter. For SSAATTBB Choir

(b) There’s a Little Wheel A Turnin'. By Marques L.A. Garrett. For SATB Choir

(c) I’ve Got a Robe. By Raymond Wise. For SSATB Choir

4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams
(a) We Have Come Into This House. Arr. By Raymond Wise

(b) Lord of the Harvest. By Fred Hammond

(c) Let It Rise. By William Murphy

5. Liturgical Dance or Mime Music
Victory. By Tye Tribbett

6. Anthems
(a) Praise the Lord. By A. Randagger. For SATB Choir

(b) We Shall Overcome. Arr. By Uzee Brown

7. Modern Songs
(a) Hallelujah, All Hail the Mighty King. By Wendell Woods

(b) Highest Praise. By Michael McElroy and Joseph Joubert

8. Song or Instrumental for the Offertory Period
(a) Down by the Riverside. Traditional. Arr. By Charles Craig, Sr.

(b) May the Lord God Bless You Real Good. By James Cleveland

9. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) El Shaddai. By Michael Card and John Thompson

(b) Jesu Tawa Pano (Jesus, We Are Here). Zimbabwean. By Patrick Matsikenyiri

10. Sermonic Selection
(a) All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name. By Edward Perronet. Tune, (Miles Lane) by William
Shrubsole

(b) All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name. By Edward Perronet. Tune, (Coronation) by Oliver Holden.
Arr. By Joseph Wiley

(c) No Weapon. By Fred Hammond. This selection is to be performed as a solo.

(d) Faith That Conquers. By Vanessa Bell Armstrong

11. Invitational Songs or Instrumental
(a) Lead Me, Guide Me. By Doris M. Akers

(b) I Am Thine O Lord. By Fanny J. Crosby. Tune by William H. Doane

12. Benediction Song or Instrumental
(a) Koinonia. By V. Michael McKay

(b) We Won’t Leave Here Like We Came. By Maceo Woods

Cites and Additional Information for Music and Material Listed

1. Litany
Unity. By William Patrick Alston, Sr. This litany is based upon Psalm 133 and 1 Corinthians 12.

2. Hymns and Congregational Songs
(a) What a Fellowship (Leaning on the Everlasting Arms). By Elisha A. Hoffman. Tune,
(Showalter) by Anthony J. Showalter
Location (b) Blest Be the Tie That Binds. By John Fawcett. Tune, (Dennis) by John G. Nageli
Location: (c) Hymn of Exhortation. By Willis L. Barnett
Location: 3. Spirituals or Traditional Songs
(a)  We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace. Arr. By Nathan Carter. For SSAATTBB Choir
Location:
(b) There’s a Little Wheel A Turnin'. By Marques L.A. Garrett. For SATB Choir
Location:
(c) I’ve Got a Robe. By Raymond Wise. For SSATB Choir
Location: 4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams
(a) We Have Come Into This House. Arr. By Raymond Wise
Location:
(b) Lord of the Harvest. By Fred Hammond
Location:
(c) Let It Rise. By William Murphy
Location:
5. Liturgical Dance or Mime Music
(a) Victory. By Tye Tribbett
Location:
6. Anthems
(a) Praise the Lord. By A. Randagger. For SATB Choir
Location: (b) We Shall Overcome. Arr. By Uzee Brown
Location:
7. Modern Songs
(a) Hallelujah, All Hail the Mighty King. By Wendell Woods
Location:
(b) Highest Praise. By Michael McElroy and Joseph Joubert
Location:
8. Song or Instrumental for the Offertory Period
(a) Down by the Riverside. Traditional. Arr. By Charles Craig, Sr.
Location:
(b) May the Lord God Bless You Real Good. By James Cleveland
Location:
9. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) El Shaddai. By Michael Card and John Thompson
Location:
(b) Jesu Tawa Pano (Jesus, We Are Here). Zimbabwean. By Patrick Matsikenyiri
Location:
10. Sermonic Selection
(a) All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name. By Edward Perronet. Tune, (Miles Lane) by William Shrubsole  
Location:
(b) All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name. By Edward Perronet. Tune, (Coronation) by Oliver Holden.
Arr. By Joseph Wiley
Location:
(c) No Weapon. By Fred Hammond 
Location:
(d) Faith That Conquers. By Vanessa Bell Armstrong 
Location:
11. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) Lead Me, Guide Me. By Doris M. Akers
Location: (b) I Am Thine O Lord. By Fanny J. Crosby. Tune by William H. Doane
Location: 12. Benediction Song or Instrumental
(a) Koinonia. By V. Michael McKay
Location:
(b) We Won’t Leave Here Like We Came. By Maceo Woods
Location:

 

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