Message Series: “Love One Another: Part II”

Song / Version / Key / Leader
“This is Amazing Grace” – Phil Wickham – Key of E – Female 1 Lead
“My Heart Is Yours” – Kristian Stanfill – Key of A – Male 1 Lead
“Forever Reign” – Hillsong – Key of C – Male 2 Lead (response song as well)
“Revelation Song” – Gateway – Key of C – Female 1 Lead

In continuation of our “Love One Another Series,” I selected songs that really fit thematically with the idea of love and relationships. We opened strong with “This Is Amazing Grace,” which from past sets you know is one of my favorite openers because of the contagious lead line and high energy feel (along with the message of course). We then transitioned via Ableton pad to “My Heart Is Yours,” which re-enforced this subject well. This particular week we had two female and two male vocalists; my preferred combination. I think it gives a really nice balance and good variety to the sound of the set.

We again smoothly transitioned via pad to the key of C where we stayed for the last two songs: “Forever Reign” and “Revelation Song”. This was one of my favorite sets because of the progression of the feel and message of the songs building on each other. With each song, our pace slowed but we also went deeper with facilitating more worshipful moments. We ended “Forever Reign” with a down bridge and made our way into the intro of “Revelation Song”. We concluded “Revelation Song” with a big chorus that resolved into a real moment of celebration, which I felt was necessary with where the set was leading.

In worship, even if you are planning a ministry moment with prayer, etc. to conclude, I think it’s good to end more uplifting than reflective. Of course the reflective moments can/will be happening during the actual set, at the end of the set or the end of the message. However, as a personal preference ending those moments, I think transitions work better if you lead towards celebration.