The African American Lectionary

Worship Resources

A SERVICE OF HEALING
(For those suffering emotional distress, grief, divorce, and physical ailments)

MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Michelle Riley Jones, Lectionary Team Liturgist

Worship Planning Notes
God gives many gifts to the church, and one of these gifts is the gift of healing. However, it is not necessary to have a person with a healing gift to do a healing service. James 5:13-16 reminds us the church is called to be a HEALING COMMUNITY:

“Is any one of you in trouble? They should pray.
Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.
Is any one of you sick? They should call the elders of the church
to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord.
And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person whole;
the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. Therefore
confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that
you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”

Healing Affirmations
In healing services, affirmations can provide a new way of looking at ourselves that can ultimately bring healing to our bodies. Paul admonishes us “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of [our] minds” (Romans 12:2). What we believe affects our attitudes. Our faith can make us whole. The use and repetition of healing words brings changes to our mind, then to our body and spirit. Affirmations can transform our way of seeing ourselves and God’s presence in our lives. Affirmations can be found in:

Romans 12:1-2
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Philippians 4:8-9
Philippians 4:19

Healing Scripture and Touch
The reading of Scripture helps to activate our faith. As we listen to Scriptures, we awaken to God’s intimate and personal healing word for us. In combination with laying on of hands, reading holy Scriptures becomes “wholly reading.” Some healing Scriptures include:

Acts 5:16
Jeremiah 30:17
Isaiah 58:8

Healing Communion
Healing Communion reminds us that Christ’s love for us, exhibited through his death on the cross for us, can be life-transforming. It is this love that can bring healing to our body, mind, and spirit. Because of his love, we do not have to sacrifice ourselves in abusive and disempowering life situations. We can face our pain knowing that God is with us and desires that we have a full life. The celebration of communion calls us to claim God’s healing in our lives and embrace his gift of finding wholeness in him.

1. Litany, Responsive Reading, or Invocation
(a) Call to Worship

Healing for the World

O God of all creation, you have fearfully and wonderfully fashioned us and breathed your life into us; from the crown of our heads to the soles of our feet, Lord, Reign.
Reign in us, Precious Savior, Reign.

As the Great Physician who healed the woman at the well, you are the same Wonder who finds us in the uttermost parts of the world to heal us—mind, spirit, and body.
Awesome Healer, rescue and deliver, even now.

As the Master Potter and Crafter who takes broken things and mends them back together again, melt us and mold us into the restored children, women, and men that you have destined us to be. Providing Shepherd who charts the path ahead of us, who both precedes and follows us, place your hand of blessing on our heads and shepherd our souls. We find refuge and rest in your care.
We bless your Holy Name and we praise you for being the God who heals not only our bodies but also our souls.

God is a Wonder. Hallelujah, God reigns!

2. Hymns and Congregational Songs
(a) Rescue the Perishing. By Fanny J. Crosby. Tune by William H. Doane

(b) Jesus Lover of My Soul. By Charles Wesley. Tune, (Martyn) by Simeon B. Marsh

(d) Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior. By Fanny J. Crosby. Tune, (Pass Me Not) by William H. Doane

(e) Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah. By William Williams. Tune, Zion

3. Spiritual or Traditional Song
(a) Wade in the Water. Spiritual

(b) Come Unto Me All Ye That Labor. By Rosaphayne Powell

(d) Lay Your Healing Hand Upon Me. By Rollo Dilworth

(e) There Is a Balm in Gilead. Spiritual. Arr. by Raymond Wise. For SSAATTBB

(f) Just a Closer Walk with Thee. Spiritual

4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams
Choirs, Ensembles
(a) Healing. By Richard Smallwood

(b) Stop By, Lord. By Doris Wesley Bettis. For SATB

(d) I’m Healed. By John P. Kee

(e) Your Love Divine. By Richard Smallwood

(f) Only Believe. By Yolanda Adams and Gregory Curtis

(g) Restoration. By Marvin Winans

(h) Ain’t No Need to Worry. By Marvin Winans

(i) Wait on the Lord. By Walter Hawkins

(j) Come by Here, Good Lord. By Walter Hawkins

(k) Through It All. By Andraé Crouch

Praise Teams
(l) Let It Rise. By Holland Davis

(m) He’s a Healer. By Tommy Jones. This song can be done with a praise team and congregation, or as a choir selection.

(n) Oh How He Loves You and Me/Love Lifted Me (Live). By Kurt Kaiser and James Rowe

5. Liturgical Dance Music
(a) Healing. By Kelly Price

(b) I’m Still Standing. By Kurt Carr

(d) God Cares. By Levi Seacer, Jr. and Billy Steele

6. Anthems
(a) And With His Stripes (from “Born to Die”). By Glenn Burleigh

(b) Lazarus. By Robert Tanner. For SATB (with tenor solo) a cappella ensemble. This is a bold and spirited arrangement of a spiritual using Jesus’ words calling Lazarus forth from the tomb.

(d) Abide with Me. By H. Millard. Arr. by Wendall Whalum. For SATB

(e) Come Unto Me All Ye That Labor. By Rosaphayne Powell. For SATB

(f) The Righteous Cry Out. By Rosaphayne Powell. From three Psalms of David, for SATB

7. Modern Songs
(a) Shout to the Lord. By Darlene Zshech

(b) Anything. By Keith Laws

(d) Healing. By Rick Cua and Tony Hooper

(e) I Trust You. By Warryn Campbell, Erica Campbell, and Tina Campbell

(f) Spiritual Makeover. By Kurt Carr

8. Offertory Song or Instrumental
(a) The Joy of the Lord. Text and Tune, (Joy of the Lord) Aliene G. Vale. This is a great song in which to involve children.

(b) The Love of God (Live). By Trent Cory

(d) Zamar Celebration. By Stephen Hurd

(e) Glad about It. By Joe Pace, II

Offertory Prayer
(f) Offertory Call. By Ciona D. Rouse

We live, God gives! Hallelujah!
We cry: God supplies! Hallelujah!
We need; God speeds! Hallelujah!
So let us with joy, joy, joy
return what God has given.

9. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
Prayer
Responsive Prayer for Healing and Wholeness of All Sorts. By Edward Fudge

Leader: Let us name before God those for whom we offer our prayers.

People: [Spontaneously name those for whom you now wish to intercede in prayer.]

Leader: God, Our Healer, your will for all people is health and salvation. We praise you and thank you, O Lord.

People: Son of God, you came that we might have life, and have it more abundantly. We praise you and thank you, O Lord.

Leader: Holy Spirit, you make our bodies the temple of your presence. We praise you and thank you, O Lord.

People: Lord, grant your healing grace to all who are sick, injured, or disabled, that they may be made whole. Hear us, O Lord of life.

Leader: Grant to all who seek your guidance, and to all who are lonely, anxious, or despondent, companionship, knowledge of your will, and an awareness of your presence. Hear us, O Lord of life.

People: Mend broken relationships, and restore those in emotional distress to soundness of mind and serenity of spirit. Hear us, O Lord of life.

Leader: Bless physicians, nurses, and all others who minister to the suffering, granting them wisdom and skill, sympathy, and patience. Hear us, O Lord of life.

People: Give to the dying peace and a holy death, and uphold by the grace and consolation of your Holy Spirit those who are bereaved. Hear us, O Lord of life.

Leader: Restore to wholeness whatever is broken by human sin: in our lives, in our nation, and in the world. Hear us, O Lord of life.

People: You are the Lord who does wonders. You have declared your power among the peoples.

Leader: With you, O Lord, is the well of life, and in your light we see light.

People: Hear us, O Lord of life. Heal us, and make us whole.

Leader: Almighty God, giver of life and health: send your blessing on all who are sick, and on all who minister to them, that all weakness may be vanquished by the triumph of the risen Christ, who lives and reigns forever and ever.

All: Savior of the world, by your cross and precious blood you have redeemed us. Save us and help us, we humbly pray, Amen.

Music
(a) His Mercy Endureth Forever (Psalm 118). By Richard Smallwood

(b) Cover Me. By James L. Moss

(d) Healing Medley: Healing Stream/We Wait on You. By Judith Christie-McAllister

(e) Holy Spirit Fill This Room. By Isaiah Jones

(f) Be Thou My Vision. 8th Century Irish Traditional. By Mary Byrne. Tune, Slane

(g) Be Still, My Soul. By Katharina von Schlagel. Tune, (Finlandia) by Jean Sibelius

(h) Believe. By Cliff Jones and Dave “DaveyBoy” Lindsey

(i) Take the Pain Away. By Richard Smallwood

10. Sermonic Selection
(a) Faith Is the Key. By Gary Burford

(b) My Heart Has Been Restored. By Jonathan Nelson

(d) God Is a Healer. By Kurt Carr

(e) Job’s Song (Blessed). By Nate McNair

(f) This Too Shall Pass. By Connie Harrington and Ty Kelly Lacy

(g) He Knows Just How Much You Can Bear. By Roberta Martin

11. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) One Prayer Away. By Maurette Brown Clark

(b) It Is Well With My Soul. By Horatio G. Spafford

(c) God Restores. By Wayne Bucknor

(d) Just as I Am. By Charlotte Elliott. Tune, (Just as I Am) adapt. from Gaul’s The Holy City

Call to Discipleship
Call to Discipleship. By Carolyn W. Dandridge and Catrinia N. Harrison. Adapt. by Michelle Riley Jones

People of God, hear and obey the gospel proclamation. In the midst of being tested and humbled, cling to that which is real. Remember the moans of the weak, and the wailing of the sick and diseased. Hear now the utterances of thankfulness and praise, as God has been in our midst, and has healed and relieved. You have listen to Scriptures, songs and the Word proclaimed; hear God calling you through them. Soften your heart to react with love. Rejoice and be filled with the goodness of God.

12. Benediction Song or Instrumental
(a) I’ll Trust You. By Richard Smallwood

(b) Healed by the Power of His Word. By Stephen A. Hurd

Benediction Prayer
For A Service of Healing

We have met with the Great Physician, our Healer, and our Restorer.
Today, we rise from our infirmities; we rise from our diseases;
we rise from our weaknesses, and we go forth healed—mind, body, and spirit—
because we have communed with him, and he has made us whole. Amen.

13. Audio Visual Suggestions
(a) Screens can depict Biblical scenes of Jesus’ healing and restoration. Some examples include:

Syro-Phonecian girl (Matthew 15:21-28; Mark 7:24-30)
Cleansing a leper (Mathew 8:1-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16)
Paralytic let down through the roof (Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26;
Restoring a woman crippled for 18 years (Luke 13:10-17)
Restoring a man’s withered hand (Matthew 12:9-14; Mark 3:1-6; Luke 6:6-11)
Healing a man at the pool of Bethesda (John 5:2-47)
Jesus heals the blind and lame in the temple (Matthew 21:14)
Raising Lazarus from the dead (John 11:1-44)
Healing a slave’s severed ear (Matthew 26:51-54; Mark 14:47; Luke 22:49-51; John 18:10)

(b) During the Offertory or Period of Prayer, a Drama Team can have 2–4 separate groups dramatize through pantomime or freeze frame techniques several of the scenes listed above in 13(a), as a visual reminder of how God has worked in the past and is still at work today.

14. Other Worship Recommendations
(a) Consider including Communion in the healing service.

Since earliest times, this participation in Christ’s body and blood has been regarded by the faithful as related to wholeness and healing, physical as well as spiritual (1 Corinthians 11:28-31). One early church father called it “the medicine of immortality.” We understand this, not in magical terms, but as related to confession of sin, forgiveness, and oneness with the risen Christ and with his body the Church.

Compile Scripture texts, hymns, and other song verses related to healing in a small booklet to give to the congregation. The booklet can be titled “Book of Scriptures, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs: Testimonies to Divine Healing.” Your church can include a list of all the care-and-healing-related ministries in your church and community, including overviews of the ministries and contact information. Below are some suggestions for the Scriptures and song verses that can be included.

Book of Scriptures, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs:
Testimonies to Divine Healing

Scriptures
The Scriptures would be fully typed out.

James 5:13-16
Isaiah 61:1-3
Psalm 42
Mark 2:1-12

Hymns
Power, all power, surely is Thine! Touch me and heal me, Savior divine! (Have Thine Own Way)

I know my heav’nly Father knows the balm I need to soothe my woes; and with his touch of love divine, He heals this wounded soul of mine. (I Know My Heav’nly Father Knows)

Plenteous grace with Thee is found, grace to cover all my sin; let the healing streams abound; make and keep me pure within. Thou of life the fountain art; freely let me take of Thee; spring thou up within my heart, rise to all eternity. (Jesus, Lover of My Soul)

Trusting only in Thy merit, would I seek Thy face; heal my wounded, broken spirit; save me by Thy grace. (Pass Me Not)

Open now the crystal fountain whence the healing waters flow; let the fiery, cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through. Strong Deliv’rer, be Thou still my strength and shield. (Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah)

Spiritual Songs
Sometimes life will hurt you, but remember God heals. God is a healer. Sometimes weapons form against you but they’ll never prosper. Remember God is your shield. He is waiting for your call, waiting to shield you from your fall. There’s a place of rest and peace in the sanctuary. (God Is a Healer)

Reach out and touch the Master’s robe, there’s healing for your mind, body, and your soul. God can heal, he can deliver. He can mend your brokenness. He has a miracle to fit your need. Once you trust him, you will receive. (Broken, But I’m Healed)

Some things God does in secret; performed while still we pray. Our call is to be faithful, and trust Him come what may. For closed doors He will open. And lost things, He’ll restore. No matter what [you] see and have now, trust God for the more. (Rachel’s Song)

Book Resources

Healing Worship—Purpose & Practice. By Bruce G. Epperly
Stretch Out Your Hand: Exploring Healing Prayer. By Tilda Norberg and Robert D. Webber. Through exercises and stories, the authors reintroduce us to Jesus’ healing ministry and to his vision of the church as a healing community. A Leaders Guide is also available.
The Ministry of Healing. By Ellen G. White
They Will See His Face: Worship and Healing. By Richard C. Eyer
Seeing Is Believing: Experiencing Jesus Through Imaginative Prayer. By Gregory A. Boyd

Sabbath and Sunday School Activities for Children
The link http://www.mssscrafts.com/newtestament/jesusheals.htm, accessed 5 September 2008, provides ideas for Sunday or Sabbath School interactive activities based on the stories of Christ healing throughout the Bible.

Cites and Additional Information for Music and Material Listed

1. Litany, Responsive Reading, or Invocation
Call to Worship
(a) Healing for the World. By Stacey Cole Wilson. Adapt. by Michelle Riley Jones
Location:

Davis, Valerie Bridgeman and Safiyah Fosua, eds. The Africana Worship Book. Nashville, TN: Discipleship Resources, 2006. p. 124

2. Hymns and Congregational Songs
(a) Rescue the Perishing. By Fanny J. Crosby. Tune by William H. Doane
Location:

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal Official Hymnal of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Charlotte, NC: A.M.E. Zion Pub. House, 1996. #669

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. Nashville, TN: Triad Publications, 2005. #414

The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1985. #367

Church of God in Christ. Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. Memphis, TN and Nashville, TN: Church of God in Christ Pub. Board in association with the Benson Co., 1982. #492

(b) Jesus Lover of My Soul. By Charles Wesley. Tune, (Martyn) by Simeon B. Marsh
Location:

African American Heritage Hymnal. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2001. #453

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Hymnal. #293

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 1987. #169

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #64

The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. #489

Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #37

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Hymnal. #302

The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. #197

(d) Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior. By Fanny J. Crosby. Tune, (Pass Me Not) by William H. Doane
Location:

African American Heritage Hymnal. #435

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Hymnal. #291

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #179

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #181

The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. #569

Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #276

(e) Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah. By William Williams. Tune, Zion
Location:

African American Heritage Hymnal. #140

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Hymnal. #681

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #232

The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. #538

Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #31

3. Spiritual or Traditional Song
(a) Wade in the Water. Spiritual
Location:

Mary Mary. Thankful. New York, NY: Sony BMG Music Entertainment, 2000.

(b) Come Unto Me All Ye That Labor. By Rosaphayne Powell
Location:

Hal Leonard Publishing
P.O. Box 13819
Milwaukee, WI 53213
Product # HL 08739916

Online location: www.halleonard.com

Hal Leonard Publishing
Product # HL 08703199
Online location: www.halleonard.com

(d) Lay Your Healing Hand Upon Me. By Rollo Dilworth
Location:

Hal Leonard Publishing
Product: # HL 08711370
Online location: www.halleonard.com

(e) There Is a Balm in Gilead. Spiritual. Arr. by Raymond Wise. For SSAATTBB
Location:

Raise Ministries
890 Oakland Park Avenue
Columbus, OH 43224
Phone: 614-268-5056
Product #RASA201-96

Online location: www.raiseonline.com

African American Heritage Hymnal. #524

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Hymnal. #619

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #157

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #489

The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. #475

Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #119

(f) Just a Closer Walk With Thee. Spiritual
Location:

African American Heritage Hymnal. #455

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #156

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #309

Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #388

4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams
Choirs, Ensembles
(a) Healing. By Richard Smallwood
Location:

Healing: Live in Detroit. New York, NY: Verity, 1999.

(b) Stop By, Lord. By Doris Wesley Bettis. For SATB
Location:

GIA Publications, Inc.
7404 South Mason Avenue
Chicago, IL 60638
Phone: 1-800-GIA-1358
Product #: G-5595

Online location: www.giamusic.com

Osco E. Gardin, Jr. & The EMBC Fellowship Choir. The Latter Reign Revolution: Chapter One. Monroe, NC: Garpoi Records, 2007.

(d) I’m Healed. By John P. Kee
Location:

Victory in Praise Music and Arts Seminar Choir. Any Day. New York, NY: Zomba, 1998.

(e) Your Love Divine. By Richard Smallwood
Location:

Persuaded: Live in DC. New York, NY: Verity, 2001.

(f) Only Believe. By Yolanda Adams and Gregory Curtis
Location:

Adams, Yolanda. The Best of Yolanda Adams. New York, NY: Zomba Recording, 1999.

(g) Restoration. By Marvin Winans
Location:

Studdard, Reuben. I Need An Angel. New York, NY: 19 Recordings Limited, 2004.

(h) Ain’t No Need to Worry. By Marvin Winans
Location:

Studdard, Reuben. I Need an Angel. New York, NY: 19 Recordings Limited, 2004.

(i) Wait on the Lord. By Walter Hawkins
Location:

Mega 3 Collection. Nashville, TN: Light Records, 2002.

(j) Come by Here, Good Lord. By Walter Hawkins
Location:

Mega 3 Collection. Nashville, TN: Light Records, 2002.

(k) Through It All. By Andraé Crouch
Location:

The New National Baptist Hymnal, 21st Century Edition. #402

Yes, Lord! Church of God In Christ Hymnal. #71

Praise Teams
(l) Let It Rise. By Holland Davis
Location:

Murphy, William H. III. All Day. New York, NY: Sony BMG Music Entertainment, 2005.

(m) He’s a Healer. By Tommy Jones. This song can be done with a praise team and congregation, or as a choir selection.
Location:

Gospel Music Workshop of America. The Tampa Experience. Inglewood, CA: Gospocentric, 2004.

(n) Oh How He Loves You and Me/Love Lifted Me (Live). By Kurt Kaiser and James Rowe
Location:

Cory, Trent. Freedom Is (Live). Ormond Beach, FL: Prayzhouse Records, 2008.

5. Liturgical Dance Music
(a) Healing. By Kelly Price
Location:

Price, Kelly. This Is Who I Am. New York, NY: Zomba Gospel, 2006.

(b) I’m Still Standing. By Kurt Carr
Location:

Morton, Paul. Still Standing. New Orleans, LA: Tehillah Music Group, 2006.

Mary Mary. Thankful. New York, NY: Sony BMG Music Entertainment, 2000.

(d) God Cares. By Levi Seacer, Jr. and Billy Steele
Location:

Sounds of Blackness. Time for Healing. New York, NY: Interscope Geffen, 1997.

6. Anthems
(a) And With His Stripes (from “Born to Die”). By Glenn Burleigh
Location:

Glenn Burleigh Music Workshop and Ministry, Inc.
P.O. Box 16091
Oklahoma City, OK 73113
Phone: 405-842-3470

Online location: www.glenmusik.com

(b) Lazarus. By Robert Tanner. For SATB (with tenor solo) a cappella ensemble. This is a bold and spirited arrangement of a spiritual using Jesus’ words calling Lazarus forth from the tomb.
Location:

GIA Publications, Inc.
Phone: 1-800-GIA-1358
Online location: www.giamusic.com

(d) Abide with Me. By H. Millard. Arr. by Wendall Whalum. For SATB
Location:

The Sheet Music Store
5348 N. Tacoma Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Phone: 317-225-4617
Product Code: #LG52648-D

Online location: www.music44.com

(e) Come Unto Me All Ye That Labor. By Rosaphayne Powell. For SATB
Location:

Hal Leonard Publishing
Product # HL 08739916
Online location: www.halleonard.com

(f) The Righteous Cry Out. By Rosaphayne Powell. From three Psalms of David, for SATB. This is an adaptable work that can be used in concert or in worship.
Location:

Hal Leonard Publishing
Product #HL 08739096
Online location: www.halleonard.com

7. Modern Songs
(a) Shout to the Lord. By Darlene Zshech
Location:

Jubilee Christian Center Choir. Thunder in the Bay, Vol. 2. New York, NY: Orchard, 2005.

(b) Anything. By Keith Laws
Location:

Slaughter, Alvin. The Faith Life. Mobile, AL: Integrity, 2005.

Brown Clark, Maurette. By His Grace. Atlanta, GA: Atlanta International Records, 2002.

(d) Healing. By Rick Cua and Tony Hooper
Location:

Salvador. Salvador. New York, NY: Word Entertainment, 2002.

(e) I Trust You. By Warryn Campbell, Erica Campbell, and Tina Campbell
Location:

Mary Mary. The Sound. New York, NY: Sony BMG Music Entertainment, 2008.

(f) Spiritual Makeover. By Kurt Carr
Location:

Kurt Carr & The Curt Carr Singers. Just the Beginning. New York, NY: Zomba Gospel, 2008.

8. Offertory Song or Instrumental
(a) The Joy of the Lord. Text and Tune, (Joy of the Lord) by Aliene G. Vale. This is a great song in which to involve children in.
Location:

African American Heritage Hymnal. #612

Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #22

(b) The Love of God (Live). By Trent Cory
Location:

Cory, Trent. Freedom Is (Live). Ormond Beach, FL: Prayzhouse Records, 2008.

Walker, Hezekiah. The Essential Hezekiah Walker. New York, NY: Zomba Recording, 2007.

(d) Zamar Celebration. By Stephen Hurd. Praise God with the instruments!
Location:

Hurd, Stephen. My Destiny—I Know Why I’m Here. Mobile, AL: Integrity Media, 2006.

(e) Glad about It. By Joe Pace, II
Location:

Various Artists. Recorded by LaShun Pace. Sistahs in the Spirit. Mobile. AL: Integrity Media, 2006.

Offertory Prayer
(f) Offertory Call. By Ciona D. Rouse
Location:

Davis, Valerie Bridgeman and Safiyah Fosua, eds. The Africana Worship Book. Nashville, TN: Discipleship Resources, 2006. p. 177

9. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
Prayer
Responsive Prayer for Healing and Wholeness of All Sorts. By Edward Fudge
Online location:
http://www.edwardfudge.com/written/healingservicetext.html, accessed 5 October 2008.

Music
(a) His Mercy Endureth Forever (Psalm 118). By Richard Smallwood
Location:

Testimony. Brentwood, TN: Sparrow, 1992.

(b) Cover Me. By James L. Moss
Location:

21:03 with Fred Hammond, Smokie Norful, J. Moss. Total Attention. New York, NY: Zomba Recording, 2008.

Hillsong. This Is Our God. Sydney Australia: Hillsong Music Australia, 2008.

(d) Healing Medley: Healing Stream/We Wait on You. By Judith Christie-McAllister
Location:

In His Presence Live! New York, NY: Artemis, 2006.

(e) Holy Spirit Fill This Room. By Isaiah Jones
Location:

Munizzi, Martha. Say the Name. Orlando, FL: Martha Munizzi Music, 2002.

(f) Be Thou My Vision. 8th Century Irish Traditional. By Mary Byrne. Tune, Slane
Location:

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Hymnal. #461

The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. #547

(g) Be Still, My Soul. By Katharina von Schlagel. Tune, (Finlandia) by Jean Sibelius
Location:

African American Heritage Hymnal. #135

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Hymnal. #458

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #163

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #263

The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. #461

Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #96

(h) Believe. By Cliff Jones and Dave “DaveyBoy” Lindsey
Location:

7 Sons of Soul. Witness. New York, NY: Zomba Recording, 2007.

(i) Take the Pain Away. By Richard Smallwood
Location:

Smallwood, Richard. Live. New York, NY: Capitol, 1993.

10. Sermonic Selection
(a) Faith Is the Key. By Gary Burford
Location:

Slaugher, Alvin. The Faith Life. Mobile, AL: Integrity, 2005.

(b) My Heart Has Been Restored. By Jonathan Nelson
Location:

Brown Clark, Maurette. The Dream. Atlanta, GA: Atlanta International Records, 2007.

Gospel Music Workshop of America. The Tampa Experience. Inglewood, CA: Gospocentric, 2004.

(d) God Is a Healer. By Kurt Carr
Location:

Kurt Carr & The Curt Carr Singers. Just the Beginning. New York, NY: Zomba Gospel, 2008.

(e) Job’s Song (Blessed). By Nate McNair
Location:

Walker, Hezekiah & The Love Fellowship Choir. Live in London. Franklin, TN: Benson Music Group, 1997.

(f) This Too Shall Pass. By Connie Harrington and Ty Kelly Lacy
Location:

Adams, Yolanda. Day by Day. New York, NY: Atlantic, 1995.

(g) He Knows Just How Much You Can Bear. By Roberta Martin
Location:

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Hymnal. #76

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #254

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #537

Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #389

11. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) One Prayer Away. By Maurette Brown Clark
Location:

By His Grace. Atlanta, GA: Atlanta International Records, 2002.

(b) It Is Well With My Soul. By Horatio G. Spafford
Location:

African American Heritage Hymnal. #377

Dynamic Praise. Testify. Huntsville, AL: Madison Avenue Records, 2006.

(d) Just as I Am. By Charlotte Elliott. Tune, (Just as I Am) adapt. from Gaul’s The Holy City
Location:

African American Heritage Hymnal. #344

Call to Discipleship
Call to Discipleship. By Carolyn W. Dandridge and Catrinia N. Harrison. Adapt. by Michelle Riley Jones
Location:

Davis, Valerie Bridgeman and Safiyah Fosua, eds. The Africana Worship Book. Nashville, TN: Discipleship Resources, 2006. p. 181

12. Benediction Song or Instrumental
(a) I’ll Trust You. By Richard Smallwood
Location:

Journey: Live in New York. New York, NY: Verity, 2006.

(b) Healed by the Power of His Word. By Stephen A. Hurd
Location:

My Destiny—I Know Why I’m Here. Mobile, AL: Integrity Media, 2006.

Whalum, Kirk. The Gospel According to Jazz—Chapter 3. Canoga Park, CA: Top Drawer Records, 2008.

African American Heritage Hymnal. #152

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #185

13. See above.

14. Other Worship Recommendations
Reference Books

Epperly, Bruce G. Healing Worship—Purpose & Practice. Cleveland, OH: The Pilgrim Press, 2006.
Norberg, Tilda and Robert D. Webber. Stretch Out Your Hand: Exploring Healing Prayer. Nashville, TN: Upper Room Books, 1999.
White, Ellen G. The Ministry of Healing. Mountain View, CA: Pacific Press Publishing Association, 1942.
Eyer, Richard C. They Will See His Face: Worship and Healing. St. Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House, 2002.
Boyd, Gregory A. Seeing Is Believing: Experiencing Jesus Through Imaginative Prayer. Ada, MI: Baker Books, 2004.

Sabbath and Sunday School Activities for Children
The link http://www.mssscrafts.com/newtestament/jesusheals.htm, accessed 5 October 2008, provides ideas for Sunday or Sabbath School interactive activities based on the stories of Christ healing throughout the Bible.