chc music & arts

01.13.2008 Earl Creps Teaching

2008-01-14T11:59:00.000-08:00

Music:

Psalm 18- Waterdeep
Not to Us- Chris Tomlin
Created- Vicky Beeching
Invitation Fountain- Violet Burning

01.06.2008-Why Do We Do That? #1-Why We Do Sundays?

2008-01-14T11:55:00.000-08:00

Big Idea: "God desires His people to meet together to share and celebrate His love with each other."

Music:

Underwater- Violet Burning
Blessed Be Your Name- Matt Redman
All Creatures- David Crowder
Breathe- Vineyard
Let the Praises Ring-Lincoln Brewster

12.30.2007/ Values-Growing Devotion to Christ

2008-01-07T14:34:00.000-08:00

Big Idea: "Jesus Christ calls me to move closer to him over time."

Music:

Love is a Movement- Switchfoot
Take Me Over- Justin Fox
With Every Breath- Sixpence None the Richer
Thank You for Saving Me- Ryan Townsend
Yesterday, Today, and Forever- Vicky Beeching

12.23.2007-Christmas

2008-01-07T14:32:00.000-08:00

Music:

Blue Christmas- Chris Isaak
O Come All Ye Faithful
Angels We Have Heard On High
O Come Emmanuel
Joy to the World

12.16.2007 Mosaic # 8-Process

2008-01-07T14:24:00.000-08:00

Music:

In The Colors- Ben Harper
Silent Night-Josef Mohr
O Holy Night- Adolphe Adam
Hungry- Kathryn Scott
Fragile Moon- John Elliot

12.9.2007-Mosaic # 8

2007-12-05T10:29:00.000-08:00

Music:

Final Countdown- Europe
When the Man Comes Around- Johnny Cash
Invitation Fountain- Violet Burning
Loving You- Rock & Roll Worship Circus
Never Alone- Barlowgirl
Created- Vicky Beeching

12.02.2007-Mosaic # 7- Letters

2007-11-28T10:02:00.000-08:00

Music:

Come Together- Aerosmith

Let My Words Be Few- Matt Redman

Wonderful Maker- Matt Redman

I Will- Justin Fox

I'll Fly Away- Jars of Clay

I'll Fly Away- Alan Jackson

11.25.2007-Mosaic # 6- Acts

2007-11-27T11:59:00.000-08:00

Big Idea: The book of Acts tells us that God invites us to partner with His Spirit to expand His church.

Music:

The Word- The Beatles
Thank You for Saving Me- Ryan Townsend
Oh Lead Me- Delirious
Breathe- Vineyard
Yesterday, Today, and Forever- Vicky Beeching

11.18.2007-Mosaic # 5-

2007-11-19T10:54:00.000-08:00

Big idea: In Jesus, God has given me the ultimate expression of his love.

Music:

Hideaway- Rock Kills Kid
All Creatures- St. Francis of Assisi
The Words that You Say- Something Like Silas
Inside Outside- Delirious
Follow- Delirious

11.11.07- Mosaic # 4-

2007-11-08T14:49:00.000-08:00

Big idea-God warns us of our unfaithfulness and invites us to return to him.

Music:

Keep Holding On- Avril Lavigne
Not to Us- Chris Tomlin
Invitation Fountain- Violet Burning
Take My Hand- Jeremy Sanoski
Don't Let Me Go- Third Day
Wherever You Will Go- The Calling

11.04.07- Mosaic # 3- Poetic Power

2007-11-06T10:57:00.000-08:00

Big Idea: God is with me at the heights and depths of human experience.

Music:

God Put a Smile on Your Face- Coldplay
Hang On to You- Delirious
Give Me Jesus- Matt Redman
Magnetic- Sanctus Real
Stop This Train- John Mayer
Underwater- Violet Burning

10.28.2007-Mosaic # 2- Historical Writings

2007-10-30T08:51:00.000-07:00

Use Me- Bill Withers
Yesterday, Today and Forever- Vicky Beeching
As You Lead Me- Something Like Silas
Thank You for Saving Me- Ryan Townsend
Into Your Arms- Jeff Schissler & Justin Landis
The Words that You Say- Something Like Silas

10.21.07 Mosaic # 1- The Law

2007-10-16T15:00:00.000-07:00

Look What You've Done- Tree 63

Inside Outside- Delirious

All Creatures- St. Francis Assisi

Enough- Chris Tomlin

Invitation Fountain- Violet Burning

10.07.07- Marriage...in a box # 4

2007-10-09T10:44:00.000-07:00

Best of You- Foo Fighters
As You Lead Me- Something Like Silas
Beautiful One- Tim Hughs
Unashamed Love- Ten Shekel Shirt
Once Again- Matt Redman
Don't Give Up- Santus Real

9.30.07- Marriage...in a box # 3

2007-10-09T10:04:00.000-07:00

Don't Give Up- Santus Real
Not to Us- Chris Tomlin
When I Search- Something Like Silas
Magnetic- Santus Real
Don't Let Me Go- Third Day

9.23.07-Marriage...in a box # 2

2007-09-26T10:22:00.000-07:00

How to Save a Life- The Fray
When I Search- Something Like Silas
Thank You- Santus Real
May the Words of My Mouth- Rob Hill / Tim Hughes
Loving You- The Listening

9.16.07- Marriage...in a box-Part 1

2007-09-21T08:35:00.000-07:00

Touch- Delirious
Filled With Your Glory- Starfield
Not to Us- Chris Tomlin
Invitation Fountain- Violet Burning
This is Your Song- Ryan Townsend

9.9.07- Values::Relationships

2007-09-18T08:30:00.000-07:00

Love is a Movement-Switchfoot
Breathe-Vineyard
I Will-Justin Fox
O How You Love Me-Jami Smith
Fragile Moon-John Elliot

9.2.07

2007-08-31T09:02:00.000-07:00

With My Own Two Hands- Ben Harper
God You Are So Good- Ryan Townsend
God of Miracles- Ryan Townsend
Thank You for Saving Me- Ryan Townsend
Thank You- Santus Real

8.26.07

2007-08-31T08:53:00.000-07:00

Filled With Your Glory- Starfield
Inside Outside- Delirious
All Creatures- St. Francis Assisi
Sanctify- Delirious
Invitation Fountain- Violet Burning

8.12.07 Destinations # 2- Knowing < Half the Battle

2007-08-14T09:44:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, Today, and Forever- Vicky Beeching
Magnetic- Sanctus Real
Created- Vicky Beeching
Oh How You Love Me- Jami Smith
Look What You've Done For Me- Tree 63

8.5.07-Destinations # 1- Going Somewhere

2007-08-06T13:34:00.000-07:00

Taylor- Jack Johnson
Blessed Be Your Name-Matt Redman
God of Miracles- Ryan Townsend
Unashamed Love- Ten Shekel Shirt
Let the Praises Ring- Lincoln Brewster

7.29.07- Nehemiah # 12- It's Never Over

2007-08-06T13:29:00.000-07:00

How Deep the Father's Love for Us
I Want to Know You
Created
God You Are So Good- Ryan Townsend

7.22.07-Nehemiah # 11

2007-07-17T15:51:00.000-07:00

Window in the Skies- U2

God of Miracles- Ryan Townsend

Unashamed Love- Ten Shekel Shirt

Thank You for Saving Me- Ryan Townsend

Filled With Your Glory- Starfield

Dare You to Move- Switchfoot

7.15.07- Nehemiah # 10

2007-07-13T10:16:00.000-07:00

Touch- Delirious
I Will Not Forget- Waterdeep
Fragile Moon- John Elliot
All Creatures- St Francis Assisi
Invitation Fountain- Violet Burning
Look What You've Done- Tree 63

7.8.07- Nehemiah # 9- Repenting & Reflecting

2007-07-13T10:08:00.000-07:00

All These Things That I've Done- The Killers
OK- Mute Math
Sanctify- Delirious
Inside Outside- Delirious
Look What You've Done- Tree 63
Falls Apart- Sugar Ray

07.01.07- Nehemiah # 7- Party Time

2007-07-13T09:56:00.000-07:00

Thank You- Alanis Morisette
Thank You for Saving Me- Ryan Townsend
God You Are So Good- Ryan Townsend
Yesterday Today and Forever- Vicky Beeching
Thank You- Sanctus Real

6.17.07 Nehemiah # 6

2007-07-11T10:58:00.000-07:00

Fly like an Eagle- Steve Miller Band
August 30th- Delirous
Into Your Arms- Jeff Schissler & Justin Landis
Sanctify- Delirous
Loving You- The Listening

6.3.07 - Nehemiah #4

2007-06-14T14:25:00.000-07:00

1. Where the Streets have no Name - U2
2. O Praise Him - David Crowder
3. Invitation Fountain - Violet Burning
4. May the Words of my Mouth - Rob Hill / Tim Hughes
5. God of Miracles - Third Day
6. The Glory of God - Joe Day

5.27.07 Nehemiah #3-Rest and Recon

2007-05-29T09:30:00.000-07:00

King of Glory

Glory of God

All Creatures- St. Francis of Assisi

Take Me Over- Justin Fox

How Deep the Father's Love for Us

5.20.07- Nehemiah # 2

2007-05-08T14:24:00.000-07:00

Look What You've Done- Tree 63
I Will Not Forget You- Waterdeep
Thank You For Saving Me- Ryan Townsend
Yesterday, Today, and Forever- Vicky Beeching

5.13.07- Nehemiah # 1

2007-05-08T14:21:00.000-07:00

I Will Not Forget You- Waterdeep
Your Love is Amazing
Heart of Worship- Matt Redman
Hungry- Kathryn Scott
Magnetic- Sanctus Real

5.6.07- Be The Body

2007-05-08T14:13:00.000-07:00

One- U2
August 30th- Delirious
Unashamed Love- Ten Shekel Shirt
Take the World But Give Me Jesus- Matt Redman
Perfect- Ryan Townsend

4.29.07 - ...But Don't Stay as You Are

2007-05-07T17:41:00.000-07:00

1. Touch - Delirious
2. Thank You For Saving Me - Ryan Townsend
3. I Want to Know You - Unknown
4. God of Miracles - Ryan Townsend
5. Beautiful One - Tim Hughs

4.22.07 - Losing My Need to Pretend

2007-05-07T17:37:00.000-07:00

1. Nothing Can Separate Us - Ryan Townsend
2. I’ve Had Questions - Tim Hughes
3. OK - Mutemath
4. Thank You - Sanctus Real
5. Stained Glass Masquerade - Casting Crowns

4.15.07 - Come as You Are

2007-05-07T17:30:00.000-07:00

1. Come As You Are - Nirvana
2. Filled With Your Glory - Starfield
3. Into Your Arms - Jeff Schissler & Justin Landis
4. God of Miracles - Ryan Townsend
5. Yesterday, Today, and Forever - Vicki Beeching

4.8.07 - Easter

2007-05-07T17:14:00.000-07:00

1. Last Train Home - Lost Prophets
2. Beautiful One - Tim Hughes
3. Look What You've Done - Tree 63
4. All Creatures - St Francis of Assisi
5. Invitation Fountain - The Violet Burning
6. O How You Love Me - Jami Smith

4.1.07 - Intentionality

2007-05-07T15:35:00.000-07:00

Always Love - Nada Surf
Take me over - Justin Fox
Sanctify - Delirious
Inside Outside - Delirious
Loving You - The Listening

3.25.07 - Thou Shalt Be Free

2007-05-05T19:38:00.000-07:00

Be My Escape - Relient K
Ok - MuteMath
I've Had Questions - Tim Hughes
Thank You For Saving Me - Ryan Townsend
Not to Us - Chris Tomlin

3.18.07 - Thou Shalt Do Nothing

2007-03-15T09:13:00.001-07:00

Created - Vicky Beeching
What a Friend - Delirious
Perfect - Ryan Townsend
Yesterday, Today and Forever - Vicky Beeching

3.11.07 - What's in a Name?

2007-03-15T09:04:00.000-07:00

Name - Goo Goo Dolls
God of Miracles - Ryan Townsend (album available here)
Into Your Arms - Jeff Schissler & Justin Landis
Wonderful Maker - Matt Redman
Beautiful One - Tim Hughes

3.4.07 - The One and Only

2007-03-06T14:08:00.000-08:00

O Praise Him - David Crowder Band
I Will - Justin Fox
Open the Eyes of My Heart - Paul Baloche
All Creatures - St. Francis of Assisi (inspired by the David Crowder Band)
Invitation Fountain - The Violet Burning

2.25.07 - Rules of Engagement

2007-03-06T14:00:00.000-08:00

Not To Us - Chris Tomlin
Let the Praises Ring - Lincoln Brewster
I Want to Praise You - Justin Fox
You Are Mine - Mute Math
Apart From You - Candi Pearson

2.18.07 - Living in the Here & Now

2007-03-06T13:35:00.000-08:00

You Already Take Me There - Switchfoot
Wonderful Maker - Matt Redman
God of Miracles - Ryan Townsend (available on Soul Survivor USA's Worship USA)
Into Your Arms - Jeff Schissler & Justin Landis
Hang On To You - Delirious
Yahweh - U2

2.11.07 - Simplicity

2007-03-06T11:03:00.000-08:00

Let the Praises Ring - Lincoln Brewster
Breathe - Vineyard
Unashamed Love - Ten Shekel Shirt
Beautiful One - Tim Hughes
Filled With Your Glory - Starfield

i'm gonna need a little help here

2007-02-25T14:38:00.000-08:00

for those of you who read this blog, you'll know that the pattern's been: fall several weeks behind, catch up, fall several weeks behind, catch up, and so on. if someone would be willing to take the information, format it and post it on this blog, you'd be doing a great service to our church as well as elping us to build a record of the topics and themes we've covered together and themedia that's helped us along the way.

if you're willing to learn how to do this (it's really simple) email me at justin[at]cedarhillschurch.com. ([at]=@. it's a trick to avoid email harvesting and junk mail)

and i'll get the content posted sooner or later, sooner if someone is down to help out.

thanks

2.4.07 - Introducing People to Christ is For Extroverts & Theologians

2007-02-01T14:49:00.000-08:00

Big Idea: I can share Christ with others just by being me.

Songs:

Look What You've Done - Tree63
This is Your Song - Ryan Townsend (Soul Survivor USA)
Into Your Arms - Jeff Schissler & Justin Landis
Make Your Home in Me - Vineyard
Thank You For Saving Me - Ryan Townsend (Soul Survivor USA)
Theologians - Wilco

Videos:

Real Christians of Genius

Evangelist on the side of 23rd st.

1.28.07 - God WIll Never Give Me More Than I Can Handle

2007-02-01T14:30:00.000-08:00

Big Idea: God walks with us and loves us through the painful times of life.

Songs:

Born Under a Bad Sign - (Bell/Jones)
Thank You - Sanctus Real
I've Had Questions - Tim Hughes
God Of Miracles - Ryan Townsend (Soul Survivor USA)
Nothing Can Separate Us - Ryan Townsend (Soul Survivor USA)

Videos:

Patch Adams Clip

1.21.07 - Everything That Happens, Happens Because God Said So

2007-02-01T14:17:00.000-08:00

Big Idea: God doesn’t cause everything, but he can use it to grow us if we will allow it.

Songs:

Float On - Modest Mouse
Beautiful One - Tim Hughes
All Creatures - St. Francis of Assissi (music inspired by David Crowder Band)
OK - MuteMath
Invitation Fountain - Violet Burning

Videos:

Dogma Clip
Pray For Football (below)

1.14.07 - Christians Should Not Judge

2007-02-01T14:09:00.000-08:00

Big Idea: The Bible calls Christ-followers to judge each other wisely and lovingly.

Songs:

Take the World But Give Me Jesus - Matt Redman
May the Words of My Mouth - Tim Hughes
Blessed Be Your Name - Matt Redman
God of Miracles - Ryan Townsend (Soul Survivor USA)
Nothing Can Separate Us - Ryan Townsend (Soul Survivor USA)

Video:

Nacho Libre Clip

chc@dtc coming at you

2007-01-11T16:03:00.000-08:00

it's coming soon. we're gonna be meeting on sunday evenings at 7pm at downtown crossing. if you're interested in being a part of putting this gathering together, email me or comment.

1.7.07 - A Godly Home Guarantees Godly Kids

2007-01-11T11:12:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, Today and Forever - Vicky Beeching
You Are Mine - Mute Math
Breathe - Vineyard
O How You Love Me - Jami Smith
Loving You - Rock & Roll Worship Circus

Urban Legends Series Overview

2007-01-08T09:23:00.000-08:00

Here is the series overview for the Urban Legends series that we're currently in. Please offer any suggestions for creative elements (music, video, whatever else) that fit with each theme. the best way to offer suggestions is to leave a comment so that ideas can grow and develop as others read them.

Series Goal:

The goal of this seriesis to debunk popular misunderstandings of the Christian life by looking at the truth of what the Bible teaches.

Series Theme:

Many Christ-followers have taken various Bible readings and have misunderstood them. Sometimes we have created promises that the Bible never made. Other times our misunderstandings place expectations on God that he will never be able to meet. As we discover the truth of what the Bible teaches, we will have a clearer understanding of what scripture teaches and how that truth intersects our life.

Series Snapshot:

1/7 – A Godly home guarantee Godly kids (proverbs 22:6)
1/14 – Christians should not judge (Matthew 7:1-6)
1/21 – Everything that happens, happens because God said so (Romans 8:28)
1/28 – God will never give me more than I can handle (1 Corinthians 10:13)
2/4 – Introducing people to Christ is for extroverts and theologians (Acts 8:26-ff)

Big Ideas:

1/7 - When it comes to parenting, there are no guarantees, only godly parents.
1/14 - The Bible calls Christ-followers to judge eachother wisely and lovingly.
1/21 - God doesn't cause everything, but he can use it to grow us if we let him.
1/28 - God walks with us and loves us through the painful times of life.
2/4 - I can share Christ with others just by being me.

12.31.06 - Going the Distance

2006-12-26T11:28:00.000-08:00

The Distance - Cake
All Creatures - St Francis of Assisi as done by David Crowder Band
Fileld With Your Glory - Starfield
Wonderful Maker - Tim Hughes
Unashamed Love - Ten Shekel Shirt

12.24.06 - The Choice is Yours

2006-12-24T06:48:00.000-08:00

O Praise Him - David Crowder Band
Better Days - Goo Goo Dolls
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day - Henry Longfellow
O Come Emmanuel
Invitation Fountain - Violet Burning
O Holy Night - Adolphe Adam

12.17.06 - To The Rescue

2006-12-24T06:44:00.001-08:00

Touch - Delirious
O Come Emmanuel
Once Again - Matt Redman
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear - Edmund Hamilton Sears
Thank You - Sanctus Real

12.10.06 - Big Fear

2006-12-14T15:21:00.000-08:00

Angels We Have Heard On High - P.D.
Yesterday, Today and Forever - Vicky Beeching
You Are Mine - MuteMath
OK - MuteMath
Invitation Fountain - Violet Burning

12.03.06 - Where Do Women Fit?

2006-12-14T14:58:00.000-08:00

Beautiful One - Tim Hughes
I Will - Justin Fox
Unashamed Love - Ten Shekel Shirt
Filled With Your Glory - Starfield

11.26.06 - The Life of a Disciple

2006-12-05T10:52:00.000-08:00

City of Blinding Lights - U2
August 30th - Delirious
Into Your Arms - Jeff Schissler & Justin Landis
All Creatures - Francis of Assissi as done by David Crowder
Hang On To You - Delirious

11.19.06 - Tuna Fish Sandwich

2006-11-25T08:08:00.000-08:00

Only You Satisy - Jami Smith
Yesterday, Today and Forever - Vicky Beeching
I Will - Justin Fox
Reminders of Your Mercy (buy) - Ryan Townsend
O How You Love Me - Jami Smith

11.12.06 - Get the Picture?

2006-11-25T07:45:00.000-08:00

Big Idea: I'm called to help others see Jesus Christ through me.

Modern Day Prayer - Twothirtyeight
Nothing Can Separate us - Ryan Townsend
OK - Mute Math
Sanctify - Delirious
Beautiful One - Tim Hughes
Show Me Heaven - Delirious

sorry for the lameness

2006-11-22T11:52:00.000-08:00

i've been on vacation for 4 days or so now and have been lax on updating this blog. sorry. my internet access is extremely limited so i'm gonna wait until we get back to sandpoint.

check back next week for updates. thanks

11.05.06 - Movement: Ignite a Reaction

2006-11-06T14:29:00.000-08:00

this was the final week in our chasing daylight series. overall, i was a little disappointed with our creative end of this series. if i had it to do over again, i would have done some sort of original video or drama series following somebody in real life facing the types of questions we were talking about. i think the story of jonathan and his armor bearer could have benefited from some more connection to today's life.

here are the elements used in the last week of the series. if you're interested in more info on the series, email me.

Music

Tonight (I Want to Live in Your World) - Glassbyrd
Love is the Movement - Switchfoot
Getting Into You - Relient K
Magnetic - Sanctus Real
Invitation Fountain - Violet Burning
I Will - Justin Fox
Filled With Your Glory - Starfield

Video

Wade countdown
Hauck Story

this book sounds great

2006-10-31T14:05:00.000-08:00

this post is a direct copy from my personal blog, which i realize is a little weak, but here it is. and by the way, you can check out my personal blog here.

i'm sort of a quitter-reader. i've got an impressive list of books i've started reading, but usually get distracted about 3 quarters of the way through. so please feel free to read this book and give me a synopsis. otherwise i'll enjoy the first 75% of the book sometime soon.

THE MYTH OF A CHRISTIAN NATION: How The Quest for Political Power is Destroying The Church

Dr. Gregory Boyd

Dr. Boyd states in his introduction that this book is the result of a sermon series he preached in 2004 titled, " The Cross and The Sword", in reaction to growing pressure being placed upon him to endorse political candidates and thier policies from the pulpit. Dr. Boyd has since been branded a heretic by many for his refusal to bow to the will of his church and board members as they desired for him to use his pastoral clout to make political endorsements. The naive assumption that if you dont vote for the party that best matches God's Biblical Mandates equals your abandoning your faith and betraying God is tackled decisively by Dr. Boyd.

impending christmas series

2006-10-31T11:21:00.000-08:00

this december we'll be starting a series called "choosing christmas." i don't have much detail about where the series is going but any ideas for creative elements would be awesome!

Last year we did an advent series. here are some of the creative elements we used:

Joy! by Gay Dad
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2
Sing Mary Sing by Jennifer Knapp
Yahweh by U2
Hang On To You by Delirious
Peace on Earth by U2
When I'm With You by
Better Days by Goo Goo Dolls
Rich Herman Video

The List

here's some music from Sunday

2006-10-25T08:35:00.000-07:00

with the video camera set up at the back of the auditorium, it's been easy to let it run and see what we get. here are 4 tracks from Sunday. there's quite a bit of echo, but the mix sounds great! way to go, Wade!!

Take the World But Give me Jesus
Perfect
God of Miracles
Beautiful One

October 29, 2006

2006-10-24T16:14:00.000-07:00

"Risk: Live While You're Alive"

Touch - Delirious
Look What You've Done - Tree 63
Inside Outside - Delirious
Unashamed Love - Ten Shekel Shirt
Go You Are So Good - Ryan Townsend

One Thing - Finger Eleven

Let's get together on this

2006-10-24T11:33:00.000-07:00

I'm gonna start posting information about upcomging gatherings as much as possible. i'm not quite sure about the format yet, but the goal is that with the info i post, you as a reader can help to brainstorm and design creative elements for the gatherings. these elements may be music, video, live drama, etc. if you're a part of cedar hills, you know what i mean.

so please, please comment with suggestions to the upcoming topics. i'm very excited about this new venue for widespread participation.

October 22, 2006

2006-10-23T16:11:00.000-07:00

Take the World But Give Me Jesus - Matt Redman*
Take Me Away - Lifehouse
Perfect - Ryan Townsend*
God of Miracles - Ryan Townsend*
Beautiful One - Tim Hughes*

*each of these artists was at one time associated with Soul Survivor, a church movement that i believe was started by Matt Redman, which maintains an emphasis on worship thru the arts, especially music, as well as social justice. the movement began in the u.k. and is now gaining momentum worldwide.

cds of last week

2006-10-16T15:01:00.000-07:00

i have 5 leftover copies of the cd that i burned for the band for 10.15.06. this cd contains the songs recorded by the original artists. if you want one, please reply to this post within 5 days with your name and address and i'll drop it in the mail.

October 15, 2006 - Initiative

2006-10-11T22:31:00.000-07:00

let the praises ring - lincoln brewster
filled with you glory - starfield
all creatures - st francis of assisi (redone by david crowder)
o how you love me - jami smith
yesterday, today and forever - vicki beeching
meant to live - switchfoot

Mary Herlihy's story

series/teaching schedule planning

2006-10-11T22:13:00.000-07:00

The process we go through to plan out the next year’s worth of series/teaching topics for cedar hills church.
1. plan a 2-3 day retreat where we can get away from the office and spend some
time with this planning
2. pray individually & then pray together
3. look at a running list of series/teaching topic ideas that Eric (our lead
pastor) maintains that includes resources that we’ve come up with, resources
from the web, etc.
4. talk through the list, discuss series’ that seem to bubble to the top
a. sometimes we have a tendency to get bogged down in the details of
individual series. At those times we have to bring ourselves back to the big
picture so that we can make the most of our planning time together.
5. write down series’ that seem to have some momentum
6. go through the new list and categorize the series/teaching topics. They
usually end up falling into one of these 5 categories:
a. Christian Living
b. Bible
c. Vision/Values
d. Theology
e. Felt-Need
7. look over the list and determine if we’re missing anything big that should be
taught on during the next year.
8. pencil series onto next year’s calendar. This scheduling is impacted by a
few assumptions:
a. statistically, the biggest days for people who don’t normally, to
attend a church gathering are easter, mother’s day and Christmas
b. the fall is a good time to begin new emphases; people are typically
excited to get back into the rhythm of the school year and have a renewed
passion for church involvement.
9. compile that schedule into an ms excel document

this is a basic outline of how we get the next year's schedule put together. while this functions as our teaching schedule, it is totally flexible based on opportunities and issues that arise, whether a sense of spiritual leading or simple current events.

October 8, 2006 - Choice

2006-10-09T15:16:00.000-07:00

beautiful one - tim hughes
thank you - sanctus real
i will - justin fox
fragile moon - john elliot

and here's the video that Brice & Melissa Filippini did.

October 1, 2006 - unloading guilt

2006-09-28T08:12:00.000-07:00

here is the music set for this week. The Get Up Kids are one of my favorite bands and definitely worth a listen. The album, guilt show, is awesome. Of course, so are the rest.

How Long is Too Long - The Get Up Kids

I Was Wrong - Social Distortion

Freedom Reigns - Rita Springer

August 30 - Delirious

God of Miracles - Ryan Townsend (if you dig Ryan's music, email him and tell him so. Several of his songs are available on Soul Survivor USA's "Worship USA Vol. 1", which is really good.)

Reminders of Your Mercy - Ryan Townsend (This song is also available on Soul Survivor USA's "Worship USA Vol. 1", which is really, really good...really.

"worship" music we use regularly

2006-09-27T09:19:00.000-07:00

I've been the music & arts pastor for Cedar Hills Church in Sandpoint, ID for 5+ years now. One of the biggest challenges I've faced is finding good resources for music. Many of the typical "worship" music sites are filled with great music, but a lot of it (the popular stuff) is sort of encrypted in a Christian code using terms and metaphors that are not readily identifiable to the average person who may happen into our gatherings. We have made a choice that our gatherings should be understandable to most everyone, regardless of their past experience. Whether they resonate with it or not is God's job, but we feel we have a responsibility to present the good news of Christ's love in a way that is at least comprehensible if not compelling.

So here's a list of artists that we cover pretty consistently. We may only do one or two songs by some of these artists, but we've resonated with their music to some level.

Delirious
Matt Redman
Ryan Townsend (this guy has yet to relttsease a "worship" music album, but I'm lucky enough to get a copy of pretty much everything he records, so we get a lot of great music there. Email him if you're interested in hearing it.)
Soul Survivor USA (this is one project that Ryan was heavily involved with, which didn't get the distribution that it could have, I think because the powers that be felt that it wasn't up the alley of the mainstream "worship" music crowd. It's my favorite "worship" record and I think the most underrated.)
Justin Fox(this guy is an independent artist based out of orange county in southern california. his music is fun, heartfelt and his live show is engaging and uplifting. he's a christian artist who gives christian artists a good name.)
Tim Hughes
Sanctus Real
Starfield
U2

Please reply with music that your church covers and enjoys, especially if it's stuff that isn't in the latest worshipmusic.com newsletter.

September 24, 2006 - death

2006-09-25T10:49:00.000-07:00

Herein are the creative elements used in Cedar Hills' gathering for September 24th, 2006, the 6th week of the summer's Rock and Roll series. The theme for the day was death.

Thematic Music:

Sing-along Set:

Thank You - Sanctus Real
May the Words of my Mouth - Tim Hughes
I Want to Know You - unknown (as close as I can figure by online searching, this is a revamped version of a song called "I Want to Praise You Lord" but I can't find any credits for that song either.
Nothing Can Separate Us - Ryan Townsend

Video Clip:

What About Bob