Worship Resources



THANKSGIVING

MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES

Sunday, November 21, 2010 or Thursday, November 25, 2010

Michelle Riley Jones, Lectionary Team Liturgist

Worship Planning Notes


  • Go to the homepage and view the Lectionary’s Liturgical Colors Corner for color ideas for today.

  • See today’s cultural resource unit for great Thanksgiving Day ideas.

  • The job of each member of the Worship and Arts Ministry is to create an atmosphere of thankfulness for today’s service.

1. Music for Gathering or Invocation
Music for Gathering
(a) Psalm 26:8. By Delbert Pope and Isaiah D. Thomas

(b) Come on Everybody (Vamos Todos Juntos). By Aaron Lindsey and Joann Rosario

(c) This Is the Day. By Terrell Hunt

2. Hymns and Congregational Songs
(a) Precious Memories. By J.B.F. Wright and Lonnie B. Combs

(b) All Creatures of Our God and King. By Francis of Assisi. Trans. by William H. Draper. Tune by G. Kirchengesange

(c) Close to Thee. By Fanny J. Crosby. Tune, (CLOSE TO THEE), by Silas Vail

(d) Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! By Edward H. Plumptre. Tune, (MARION), by Arthur H. Messiter

3. Spirituals or Traditional Songs
(a) Precious Memories. Text and Tune, (PRECIOUS MEMORIES), by Roberta Martin and Mrs. George Jones

(b) Put God First. By Victor Allen

(c) My God Is So High. Negro Spiritual

(d) He’s Sweet I Know. Traditional

(e) Every Time I Feel the Spirit. Negro Spiritual

(f) Let Us Break Bread Together. Negro Spiritual

4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams
(a) Soul Cries Out. By Landy Maughon

(b) Lord We Praise Your Name. By Richard Smallwood

(c) Ode to Jesus. By Justin Savage

(d) Rejoice. By Tim Bailey and Smokie Norful

(e) Oh, Oh Give Thanks. By Malcolm Williams

(f) So Many Wonderful Things. By F. C. Barnes

5. Liturgical Dance or Mime Group Music
(a) I Receive Your Love. By Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey, and Martha Munizzi

(b) I’ll Live for You. By Christopher Capehart, Brannon Tunie, and CeCe Winans

(c) Oh Lord, Our God. By John P. Kee

6. Anthems
(a) Close to Thee. By Fanny J. Crosby. Tune, (CLOSE TO THEE), by Silas Vail

(b) Great Is Thy Faithfulness. By William M. Runyan

(c) Give Thanks and Sing. By Lloyd Larson

7. Modern Songs
(a) All Creatures, No 2. By Francis of Assisi. Tune by G. Kirchengesange. This selection is a modern take on the hymn All Creatures of Our God and King.

(b) Thankful. By Drew Ramsey and Shannon Sanders

(c) Thank You. By R. Brunswick McDuffie , R. McLemore, and C. Walker

(d) Blessing. By Karen Clark-Sheard, J. Drew Sheard II, and Charles Woolfork

8. Song or Instrumental for the Offertory Period
(a) Give Thanks Live. By Cedric Ford

(b) Come Say Thank Ya. By Greg Roberts

(c) Thank You. By Frank Ray, Jr.

(d) I’ve Got a Testimony. By Clay Evans

(e) Wonderful Is Your Name. By Melvin Crispell

(f) Zamar Celebration. By Stephen Hurd. Instrumental

(g) Thanks in Advance. By Terry Baker, Jason Clayborn, and Titus Robertson

9. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee. By Bernard of Clairvaux. Tune, (ST. AGNES), by John B. Dykes

(b) Awesome Presence. By Barry Williams

(c) Have Your Way. By Curtis “Busta” Brown and Levi Stewart

(d) We Are an Offering. By Fred Hammond

(e) I Will Bless Thee, O Lord. By Esther Watanabe

10. Sermonic Selection
(a) He’s Been Faithful. By Carol Cymbala

(b) You Are God Alone. By Rodney “Hubb” Hubbard

(c) O Give Thanks. By Hezekiah Walker

(d) More Than Words Could Ever Say. By Norman Hutchins

(e) Thank You. By Todd Collins, John Katina, and Sam Katina

(f) My Lips Shall Utter Praises. By Luvenia Massey, Ben Tankard, and Jewel Tankard

11. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) Sweet Medley: He’s Sweet I Know/Sweet Jesus. Traditional. Instrumental

(b) Heart’s Desire. By Wesley Tuttle

(c) Available to You. By Hezekiah Walker

12. Benediction Song or Instrumental
(a) The Wind of God. By Stephen A. Hurd

(b) May God Be with You. Based on Genesis 31:49. Tune, (MIZPAH), by Wayne Hooper

(c) May the Lord God Be with You. By Terry Baker and Simeon Baker

(d) Be With Us All, Lord. By Uzee Brown, Jr.

Cites and Additional Information for Music and Material Listed

1. Music for Gathering or Invocation
Music for Gathering
(a) Psalm 26:8. By Delbert Pope and Isaiah D. Thomas
Location:
Thomas, Isaiah & Elements of Praise. The Greatest. Baltimore, MD: Habakkuk Music, 2008.

(b) Come on Everybody (Vamos Todos Juntos). By Aaron Lindsey and Joann Rosario
Location:
Rosario, Joann. Joyous Salvation. New York, NY: Zomba Recording, 2007.

(c) This Is the Day. By Terrell Hunt
Location:
Awesome. Washington, D.C.: Richscape Music, 2007.

2. Hymns and Congregational Songs
(a) Precious Memories. By J.B.F. Wright and Lonnie B. Combs
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2001. #517

(b) All Creatures of Our God and King. By Francis of Assisi. Translation by William H. Draper. Tune by G. Kirchengesange
Location:
The Century Men. Offerings of Peace. New York, NY: Gotham Records, 2006.

African American Heritage Hymnal. #147

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Bicentennial Hymnal. Nashville, TN: A.M.E. Zion Publishing House, 1996. #66

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. Nashville, TN: Triad Publications, 2005. #33

The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1985. #2

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. #21

(c) Close to Thee. By Fanny J. Crosby. Tune, (CLOSE TO THEE), by Silas Vail
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #553

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 1987. #114

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #317

Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #315

(d) Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! By Edward H. Plumptre. Tune, (MARION), by Arthur H. Messiter
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #537

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Bicentennial Hymnal. #495

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #94

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #7

The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. #27

Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #40

3. Spirituals or Traditional Songs
(a) Precious Memories. Text and Tune, (PRECIOUS MEMORIES), by Roberta Martin and Mrs. George Jones
Location:
Franklin, Aretha. Amazing Grace: The Complete Recordings. New York, NY: Atlantic/Rhino Entertainment, 1999.

African American Heritage Hymnal. #516

(b) Put God First. By Victor Allen
Location:
Canton Spirituals. Driven. New York, NY: Zomba Recording, 2007.

(c) My God Is So High. Negro Spiritual
Location:
Hendricks, Barbara & Moses Hogan Singers. Spirituals, Volume 2. New York, NY: EMI, 2005.

(d) He’s Sweet I Know. Traditional
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #510

(e) Every Time I Feel the Spirit. Negro Spiritual
Location:
Peoples, LaTonya. Driven. Atlanta, GA: LaTonya Peoples, 2006.

(f) Let Us Break Bread Together. Negro Spiritual
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #686

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Bicentennial Hymnal. #338

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #135

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #358

The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. #403

Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #30

4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams
(a) Soul Cries Out. By Landy Maughon
Location:
Yohe, Vicki. Reveal Your Glory–Live from the Cathedral. Newton, NJ: Shanachie Entertainment, 2009.

(b) Lord We Praise Your Name. By Richard Smallwood
Location:
Brown Clark, Maurette. The Dream. Atlanta, GA: Atlanta International Records, 2007.

(c) Ode to Jesus. By Justin Savage
Location:
Leavell, Joe & The St. Stephen Temple Choir. God Is Able. Fleming Island, FL: Emtro Gospel, 2009.

(d) Rejoice. By Tim Bailey and Smokie Norful
Location:
Victory Cathedral Choir. Smokie Norful Presents: Victory Cathedral Choir. New York, NY: EMI Gospel, 2010.

(e) Oh, Oh Give Thanks. By Malcolm Williams
Location:
Williams, Malcolm & Great Faith. In Your Glory. Chicago, IL: Malcolm James Music, 2009.

(f) So Many Wonderful Things. By F. C. Barnes
Location:
Trotter, Larry D. & The Sweet Holy Spirit Combined Choirs. I Still Believe. Indianapolis, IN: Tyscott Records, 2009.

5. Liturgical Dance or Mime Group Music
(a) I Receive Your Love. By Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey, and Martha Munizzi
Location:
Munizzi, Martha. Change the World. Lakeland, FL: Say the Name, 2008.

(b) I’ll Live for You. By Christopher Capehart, Brannon Tunie, and CeCe Winans
Location:
Winans, CeCe. Thy Kingdom Come. New York, NY: EMI Gospel/Pure Springs, 2008.

(c) Oh Lord, Our God. By John P. Kee
Location:
New Community Life Choir. Nothing but Worship. New York, NY: Zomba Recording, 2007.

6. Anthems
(a) Close to Thee. By Fanny J. Crosby. Tune, (CLOSE TO THEE), by Silas Vail
Location:
The Century Men. Offerings of Peace. New York, NY: Gotham Records, 2006.

(b) Great Is Thy Faithfulness. By William M. Runyan
Location:
Pine Forge Academy Choir. Rock in a Weary Land. Pine Forge, PA: Pine Forge Academy, 2007.

(c) Give Thanks and Sing. By Lloyd Larson
Location:
Beckenhorst Press, Inc.
960 Old Henderson Road
Columbus, OH 43220
Phone: 614-451-6461

Online location: www.beckenhorstpress.com


7. Modern Songs
(a) All Creatures, No 2. By Francis of Assisi. Tune by G. Kirchengesange. This selection is a modern take on the hymn All Creatures of Our God and King.
Location:
David Crowder Band. Illuminate. Nashville, TN: Sparrow, 2003.

(b) Thankful. By Drew Ramsey and Shannon Sanders
Location:
Lang, Jonny. Turn Around. Santa Monica, CA: A & M Records, 2006.

(c) Thank You. By R. Brunswick McDuffie , R. McLemore, and C. Walker
Location:
Lyricsings. Brand New Day. Houston, TN: Canvas Records/Lyric, 2006.

(d) Blessing. By Karen Clark-Sheard, J. Drew Sheard II, and Charles Woolfork
Location:
Clark-Sheard, Karen. All in One. Detroit, MI: Karew Records, 2010.

8. Song or Instrumental for the Offertory Period
(a) Give Thanks Live. By Cedric Ford
Location:
Ford, Cedric & Heart of Worship. Created to Worship. Indianapolis, IN: Tyscott Records, 2009.

(b) Come Say Thank Ya. By Greg Roberts
Location:
Roberts, Greg & Soulful Celebration. Soulful Worship. Hampton, VA: Soulful Music Group, 2007.

(c) Thank You. By Frank Ray, Jr.
Location:
Peoples, Dottie. The Water I Give. Atlanta, GA: Atlanta International Records, 2003.

(d) I’ve Got a Testimony. By Clay Evans
Location:
I’ve Got a Testimony. Chicago, IL: Meek Records, 2009.

(e) Wonderful Is Your Name. By Melvin Crispell
Location:
Bynum, Juanita. A Piece of My Passion. Atlanta, GA: Flow Records, 2006.

(f) Zamar Celebration. By Stephen Hurd. Instrumental
Location:
My Destiny–I Know Why I’m Here. New York, NY: Integrity, 2006.

(g) Thanks in Advance. By Terry Baker, Jason Clayborn, and Titus Robertson
Location:
Youth for Christ. Thanks in Advance. Jacksonville, FL: Emtro Gospel, 2010.

9. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee. By Bernard of Clairvaux. Tune, (ST. AGNES), by John B. Dykes
Location:
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Bicentennial Hymnal. #294

The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. #241

(b) Awesome Presence. By Barry Williams
Location:
Williams, Lance & True Worship. I Live to Love You. New Brunswick NJ: Lance Williams & True Worship, 2007.

(c) Have Your Way. By Curtis “Busta” Brown and Levi Stewart
Location:
New Direction. Rain. New York, NY: Zomba Gospel, 2004.

(d) We Are an Offering. By Fred Hammond
Location:
Radical for Christ. Praise in the House. New York, NY: Integrity Media, 1995.

(e) I Will Bless Thee, O Lord. By Esther Watanabe
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #530

10. Sermonic Selection
(a) He’s Been Faithful. By Carol Cymbala
Location:
Edwards, Nadine. Intimate Moments. New York, NY: Nadine Edwards, 2009.

(b) You Are God Alone. By Rodney “Hubb” Hubbard
Location:
Sapp, Marvin. Diary of a Psalmist. New York, NY: Zomba Recording, 2003.

(c) O Give Thanks. By Hezekiah Walker
Location:
Souled Out. New York, NY: Zomba Gospel, 2008.

(d) More Than Words Could Ever Say. By Norman Hutchins
Location:
Spontaneous Praise, Volume 1. Dover, DE: Impact Records, 2008.

(e) Thank You. By Todd Collins, John Katina, and Sam Katina
Location:
The Katinas. The Katinas: Collection. Nashville, TN: Gotee Records, 2006.

(f) My Lips Shall Utter Praises. By Luvenia Massey, Ben Tankard, and Jewel Tankard
Location:
Tankard, Ben. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy. New York, NY: Zomba Recording, 2009.

11. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) Sweet Medley: He’s Sweet I Know/Sweet Jesus. Traditional. Instrumental
Location:
Quiet Time Players. Sunday Morning Jams. New York, NY: Alliant Music Group, 2005.

(b) Heart’s Desire. By Wesley Tuttle
Location:
Bynum, Juanita. A Piece of My Passion. Atlanta, GA: Flow Records, 2006.

(c) Available to You. By Hezekiah Walker
Location:
Watts, Melinda. People Get Ready. New York, NY: Razor and Tie, 2009.

12. Benediction Song or Instrumental
(a) The Wind of God. By Stephen A. Hurd
Location:
Times of Refreshing. New York, NY: Integrity Media, 2008.

(b) May God Be with You. Based on Genesis 31:49. Tune, (MIZPAH), by Wayne Hooper
Location:
The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. #673

(c) May the Lord God Be with You. By Terry Baker and Simeon Baker
Location:
Pace, Joseph. Worship for the Kingdom. New York, NY: EMI Gospel/Alliant, 2007.

(d) Be With Us All, Lord. By Uzee Brown, Jr.
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #641

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