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CONTEMPORARY HEROES AND HEROINES DAY

MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES

Sunday, February 13, 2011

William Powell, Guest Lectionary Liturgist
Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities, Auburn University, Auburn, AL

Worship Planning Notes
This worship unit is planned with the intent of identifying and affirming under-represented or unexpected heroes in the local church, and in the community. As a means of evangelism, some churches might view this worship focus as an opportunity to reach out to “un-churched” and unlikely heroes and heroines who are recognized in the local community. Regardless, the opportunity exists to affirm individuals who have contributed to the good of human existence, whether spiritually, physically, socially, or otherwise.

To enhance the theme, worship planners are encouraged to display photographs of non-celebrity heroism such as the many photos taken during the initial Hurricane Katrina disaster relief. If the technology is available, churches can project some of the video resources listed in Audio Visual Suggestions (#13). Also, worship planners are encouraged to notify in advance the groups and individuals specified below for the litany. Assignments can certainly be modified at the discretion of the leaders.

The music suggestions can also be modified to accommodate soloists, instrumentalists, or small ensembles as needed. As well, some songs can be used at moments other than for which they are intended as given below.

1. Litany

“Heroes and Heroines”

Minister/Clergy:	Heroes and heroines are marked by their courage, bravery, or abilities, especially in times of crisis.
Women:	Heroes are often marked by how they respond during a negative situation in order to achieve a positive result.
Men:	Heroes do not seek glory or recognition for their actions. They seek the greater good for others rather than simply for themselves.
Minister/Clergy:	What makes a person a hero or heroine? How do they respond in a crisis? Where does one go to find such people? We need some heroes.
Children/Youth:	They believe in what is right and good. They show up with all of their imperfections willing to take a stand when others are afraid or too unconcerned to do so.
Choir/Praise Team:	They may begin their heroic deeds in fear, but they end in triumph.
Congregation:	As I look inside myself, I discover that with the Holy Spirit, God has equipped me to be a hero.
Ushers/Greeters:	If I believe the Word of God and am mindful of what is right and good, I, too, can be a hero or a heroine.
Congregation:	If I seek to uphold the greater good for all, I, too, can be a hero or heroine.
Church Officers:	If I deny myself and seek ways to bring glory to the Most High God, then I have what it takes to be a hero or heroine.
Congregation:	If I follow Jesus, the ultimate hero, and strive to obey him, I will be victorious in all that I seek to accomplish for others.

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

(b) My Faith Looks Up to Thee. By Ray Palmer. Tune, (OLIVET), by Lowell Mason

(c) Stand Up for Jesus. By George Duffield, Jr. Tune, (WEBB), by George J. Webb

(d) We’ve Come This Far by Faith. Text and Tune by Albert A. Goodson

3. Spirituals or Traditional Songs
(a) Ain’t Got Time to Die. Negro Spiritual. Arr. by Hall Johnson

(b) The Battle of Jericho. Negro Spiritual. Arr. by Moses G. Hogan

(c) This Little Light of Mine. Negro Spiritual

(d) I Wanna Be Ready. Negro Spiritual. Arr. by Rosephanye Powell

(e) Go Down, Moses. Negro Spiritual. Arr. by William Powell for 2-part Children’s or Treble Choir

4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams
(a) No Ways Tired. By Curtis Burrell

(b) Stand. By Donnie McClurkin

(c) Soon as I Get Home. By Thomas A. Whitfield

5. Liturgical Dance or Mime Ministry Music
(a) Hero. By Kirk Franklin

(b) Alabaster Box. By Janice Sjostrand

(c) They That Wait. By Michael Bethany, Phillip Feaster, Frederick Hammond, Calvin Rodgers, Ericka Warren, and Dynna Wells

(d) Conquerors. By Kirk Franklin

(e) Optimistic. By James Harris, Gary Hines, and Terry Lewis

(f) Can’t Give Up Now. By Curtis Burrell, Erica Atkins, Trecina Atkins, and Warryn Campbell

6. Anthems
(a) Wait on the Lord. By Rosephanye Powell

(b) Come Unto Me. By Rosephanye Powell

(c) The Last Words of David. By Randall Thompson

7. Modern Songs (Written between 2005-2010)
(a) Encourage Yourself. By Donald Lawrence

(b) Never Would Have Made It. By Matthew Brownie and Marvin Sapp

(c) Righteous Forsaken. By Percell Holmes, Caron Jones, James Jones, and Larry Oliver

8. Offertory Song or Instrumental
(a) The Lord Will Make a Way Somehow. By Benjamin Clark and Hezekiah Walker

(b) Born to Win. by Kevin Davidson

(c) Battlefield. By Norman Hutchins

9. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) No Ways Tired. Traditional. By Curtis Burrell

(b) I’m Still Holding On. By Luther Barnes

(c) Grateful. By Sean Brown

10. Sermonic Selection
(a) Fight On. By Kevin Davidson

(b) My Soul Has Been Anchored in the Lord. By Douglas Miller

(c) His Eye Is on the Sparrow. By Civilla D. Martin. Tune, (SPARROW), by Charles H. Gabriel

(d) If I Can Help Somebody. Traditional. By Alma Androzzo

11. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) Just as I Am. By Charlotte Elliott. Tune, (WOODWORTH, LM), by William B. Bradbury

(b) I Surrender All. By Judson W. Van De Venter. Tune, (SURRENDER), by Winfield S. Weeden

(c) Come to Jesus. Traditional. Tune, (COME TO JESUS).

12. Benediction Song or Instrumental
(a) I Need You to Survive. By David G. Frazier

(b) Blest Be the Tie That Binds. By John Fawcett. Tune, (DENNIS, SM), by John Nägeli

(c) God Be with You. Text and tune by Thomas A. Dorsey

13. Audio Visual Suggestions

• “How To LIVE UNITED: Celebrating African American Heroes.” United Way of
  Central Ohio. YouTube video accessed 8 December 2010
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiH0XGcI1_I&feature=related
  
  
• “Living History with Dr. Rosephanye Powell; she honors Dr. Dorothy Height.” YouTube
  video accessed 8 December 2010
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHXIxj12h2s&feature=related
  
  
• “Living History with Dr. Rosephanye Powell; she honors Mrs. Rosa Parks.” YouTube
  video accessed 8 December 2010
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knemNYuQdqo&feature=related

Cites and Additional Information for Music and Material Listed

1. Litany “Heroes and Heroines.” By William C. Powell

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

(b) My Faith Looks Up to Thee. By Ray Palmer. Tune, (OLIVET), by Lowell Mason
Location:

(c) Stand Up for Jesus. By George Duffield, Jr. Tune, (WEBB), by George J. Webb
Location:

(d) We’ve Come This Far by Faith. Text and Tune by Albert A. Goodson
Location:

3. Spirituals or Traditional Songs
(a) Ain’t Got Time to Die. Negro Spiritual. Arr. by Hall Johnson
Location:

(b) The Battle of Jericho. Negro Spiritual. Arr. by Moses G. Hogan
Location:

(c) This Little Light of Mine. Negro Spiritual
Location:

(d) I Wanna Be Ready. Negro Spiritual. Arr. by Rosephanye Powell
Location:

(e) Go Down, Moses. Negro Spiritual. Arr. by William Powell for 2-part children’s or treble choir
Location:

4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams
(a) No Ways Tired. By Curtis Burrell
Location:

(b) Stand. By Donnie McClurkin
Location:

(c) Soon as I Get Home. By Thomas A. Whitfield
Location:

5. Liturgical Dance or Mime Ministry Music
(a) Hero. By Kirk Franklin
Location:

(b) Alabaster Box. By Janice Sjostrand
Location:

(c) They That Wait. By Michael Bethany, Phillip Feaster, Frederick Hammond, Calvin Rodgers, Ericka Warren, and Dynna Wells
Location:

(d) Conquerors. By Kirk Franklin
Location:

(e) Optimistic. By James Harris, Gary Hines, and Terry Lewis
Location:

(f) Can’t Give Up Now. By Curtis Burrell, Erica Atkins, Trecina Atkins, and Warryn Campbell
Location:

6. Anthems
(a) Wait on the Lord. By Rosephanye Powell
Location:

(b) Come Unto Me. By Rosephanye Powell
Location:

(c) The Last Words of David. By Randall Thompson
Location:

7. Modern Songs (Written between 2005–2010)
(a) Encourage Yourself. By Donald Lawrence
Location:

(b) Never Would Have Made It. By Matthew Brownie and Marvin Sapp
Location:

(c) Righteous Forsaken. By Percell Holmes, Caron Jones, James Jones, and Larry Oliver
Location:

8. Offertory Song or Instrumental
(a) The Lord Will Make a Way Somehow. By Benjamin Clark and Hezekiah Walker
Location:

(b) Born to Win. By Kevin Davidson
Location:

(c) Battlefield. By Norman Hutchins
Location:

9. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) No Ways Tired. Traditional. By Curtis Burrell
Location:

(b) I’m Still Holding On. By Luther Barnes
Location:

(c) Grateful. By Sean Brown
Location:

10. Sermonic Selection
(a) Fight On. By Kevin Davidson
Location:

(b) My Soul Has Been Anchored in the Lord. By Douglas Miller
Location:

(c) His Eye Is on the Sparrow. By Civilla D. Martin. Tune, (SPARROW), by Charles H. Gabriel
Location:

(d) If I Can Help Somebody. Traditional. By Alma Androzzo
Location:

11. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) Just as I Am. By Charlotte Elliott. Tune, (WOODWORTH, LM), by William B. Bradbury
Location:

(b) I Surrender All. By Judson W. Van De Venter. Tune, (SURRENDER), by Winfield S. Weeden
Location:

(c) Come to Jesus. Traditional. Tune, (COME TO JESUS).
Location:

12. Benediction Song or Instrumental
(a) I Need You to Survive. By David G. Frazier
Location:

(b) Blest Be the Tie That Binds. By John Fawcett. Tune, (DENNIS, SM), by John Nägeli
Location:

(c) God Be with You. Text and tune by Thomas A. Dorsey
Location:

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