MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Pierre Walker, Guest Lectionary Liturgist
Fellowship Baptist Church, Chicago, IL

Worship Planning Notes
For those who perform baptism by immersion, it would be ideal if the baptistery could be adorned with African religious symbols, art, cloth, etc. One option is to have the newly baptized person wrapped in African cloth after emerging from the water.

In your church, if Baptism occurs by sprinkling or pouring water, use an African gourd or bowl as the water container.

1. Responsive Reading

Leader:	And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
People:	And straightaway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him.
Leader:	And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
People:	And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Leader:	Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of God and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
People:	Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you; and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Leader:	Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
People:	Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
ALL:	On this occasion of Baptism, we thank God for those who this day have decided to walk in the newness of life. I pledge to support them, to pray for their strength, and to encourage them as they mature in the Christian Faith. Amen.

2. Hymn or Anthem
(a) Jesus Paid It All. By Elvina M. Hall. Tune by John T. Grape

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

(c) Savior, More Than Life to Me. By Fanny J. Crosby. Tune by W. Howard Doane

(d) Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters. By Ruth Duck

3. Spirituals or Traditional Songs
Spirituals
(a) Wade in the Water.

(b) Take Me to the Water.

Traditional Songs
(c) Even Me.

(d) Hallelujah ‘Tis Done.

4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams
(a) Let It Rain. By Paul S. Morton

(b) Say Yes. By Shekinah Glory Ministries

(c) Alpha and Omega. By Israel and New Breed

5. Liturgical Dance Music
(a) Come Out of the Wilderness

(b) Lamb of God. By Twila Paris

6. Congregational Songs
(a) Have Thine Own Way. By Adelaide A. Pollard

(b) He’s So Real to Me. By Charles Nicks, Jr.

(c) Saved. By Thomas Whitfield and Dorothy Jenkins

7. Offertory Song or Instrumental
Song
(a) Lift Him Up. By Johnson Oatman, Jr.

Instrumental
(b) Come, Ye Thankful People, Come. By Henry Alford

8. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) Fix Me. Traditional

(b) I Am Thine, Oh Lord (Draw Me Nearer). By Fanny J. Crosby

9. Sermonic Selection
Amazing Grace. By John Newton

10. Invitational Song or Instrumental
Song
(a) Just As I Am. By Charlotte Elliott. Tune by William Bradbury

Instrumental
(b) Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling. By Will L. Thompson

11. Benediction Song or Instrumental
Song
(a) Sweet, Sweet Spirit (There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit). By Doris Ackers

Instrumental
(b)Always Remember. By Andraé Crouch. Arr. By Thomas Whitfield

Cites and Additional Information for Music and Material Listed
1. Responsive Reading (See Mark, Chapter one)

2. Hymn or Anthem
(a) Jesus Paid It All. By Elvina M. Hall. Tune by John T. Grape
Location:

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

(c) Savior, More Than Life to Me. By Fanny J. Crosby
Location:

(d) Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters. By Ruth Duck
Location:

3. Spirituals or Traditional Songs
Spirituals
(a) Wade in the Water.
Location:

(b) Take Me to the Water.
Location:

Traditional Songs
(c) Even Me.
Location:

(d) Hallelujah 'Tis Done.
Location:

4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams
(a) Let It Rain. By Paul S. Morton
Location:

(b) Say Yes. By Shekinah Glory Ministries
Location:

(c) Alpha and Omega. By Israel and New Breed
Location:

5. Liturgical Dance Music
(a) Come Out of the Wilderness
Location:

(b) Lamb of God. By Twila Paris
Location:

6. Congregational Songs
(a) Have Thine Own Way. By Adelaide A. Pollard
Location:

(b) He’s So Real to Me. By Charles Nicks, Jr.
Location:

(c) Saved. By Thomas Whitfield and Dorothy Jenkins
Location:

7. Offertory Song or Instrumental
Song
(a) Lift Him Up. By Johnson Oatman, Jr.
Location:

Instrumental
(b) Come, Ye Thankful People, Come. By Henry Alford
Location:

8. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) Fix Me. Traditional
Location:

(b) I Am Thine, Oh Lord (Draw Me Nearer). By Fanny J. Crosby
Location:

9. Sermonic Selection
Amazing Grace. By John Newton
Location:

10. Invitational Song or Instrumental
Song
(a) Just as I Am. By Charlotte Elliott. Tune by William Bradbury
Location:

Instrumental
(b) Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling. By Will L. Thompson
Location:

11. Benediction Song or Instrumental
Song
(a) Sweet, Sweet Spirit (There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit). By Doris Ackers
Location:

Instrumental
(b)Always Remember. By Andraé Crouch. Arr. By Thomas Whitfield
Location:

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