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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: (b) Oh to Be Kept by Jesus. By Thurston G. Frazier. Arr. by Kenneth Morris
Location: (c) We’ve Come a Long Way. By Kenneth Morris
Location: (d) Praise Him. By Donnie Harper
Location:
(e) Oh, What He’s Done for Me. Traditional
Location: 3. Spirituals or Traditional Songs
(a) Walk Together Children. By Moses Hogan
Location:
(b) Just a Closer Walk with Thee. Traditional
Location: (c) Poor Man Lazarus. By Jester Hairston
Location:
4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams
(a) My Hand Are Lifted Up. By Jamel Strong
Location:
(b) So Many Times. By Derrick Stark
Location:
(c) Awesome God. By Luke Mercer
Location:
(d) Real. By Melvin Crispell
Location:
(e) I’m Glad. By Margaret Douroux
Location:
5. Liturgical Dance Music
(a) Oh, How I Love Jesus. By Anthony Sliders
Location:
(b) For Ev’ry Mountain. By Kurt Carr
Location:
(c) Long as I Got King Jesus. By Vickie Winans
Location:
6. Anthems
(a) If My People. By Glenn Burleigh
Location: (b) Anthem of Praise. By Richard Smallwood
Location:
(c) Psalm 150. By Nathan Carter
Location: 7. Modern Songs
(a) He’s Able. By Deitrick Hadden
Location:
(b) Never Would Have Made It. By Mathew Brownie and Marvin Sapp
Location:
(c) Still Here. By Williams Brothers
Location:
(d) Wait on the Lord. By Donnie McClurkin
Location:
8. Offertory Song or Instrumental
(a) Running Over. By Joe Pace
Location:
(b) Last Night While Counting My Blessings. By Margaret Douroux
Location:
(c) Blessed. By Fred Hammond/Tommie Walker
Location:
9. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) Lord Keep Me Day by Day. By Eddie Williams
Location:
(b) Only Believe. By Paul Rader
Location: (c) We’re Gonna Make It. By Timothy Wright and Myrna Summers
Location:
10. Sermonic Selection
(a) If It Wasn’t for Your Grace. By Kurt Carr
Location:
(b) Yes Out There. By Jonathan Nelson and Justin Savage
Location:
(c) Oh Sweet Wonder/Yes, Lord. Arr. by Ricky Dillard
Location:
11. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) Come Unto Jesus. By Rev. Charles Nicks
Location:
(b) I’ve Decided to Make Jesus My Choice. Arr. by Kurt Carr
Location:
(c) He’s Able. By Edward Tate
Location:
12. Benediction Song or Instrumental
(a) God Be with You. By Roberta Martin
Location: (b) For Ev’ry Mountain. By Kurt Carr. If ministered by Liturgical Dance Ministry in worship,
     reprise the latter portion only.
Location:
(c) Till We Meet Again. By Kirk Franklin
Location:

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