Crown Him (Majesty)

We'll be singing Tomlin's new arrangement of "Crown Him with Many Crowns" this Sunday (1/27). The arrangement, called "Crown Him (Majesty)", is featured on his new album Burning Lights.

Join Us For

SISTERS IN CONCERT

Sunday, February 24, 6:00 pm, Wynne Baptist Church

Harmony is the blending of various notes and elements that, when they come together just right, create one impacting sound.   Add to that a genetic connection and a heartfelt commitment to convey the love of Christ, and you have the astounding and soaring harmonies of SISTERS.

Kim Lord, Heather Ruppe Day, and Valerie Ruppe Medkiff, all sisters, began their music ministry before they were out of elementary school. It was in 1974, when Kim was nine and Heather was eight, the two daughters and Brenda, their mother, began singing as The Ruppes. Valerie was also a part of the ministry at the young age of four. They went on to experience overwhelming success.  Their most notable song during their years as The Ruppes was the stunningly beautiful, “Under His Wings.”  They had many other top songs including their first number one, “Angels In The Room” from the album " Seasons".  Their 2001 album release Born to Serve yielded a Grammy® nomination.

Years of ministry brought changes for The Ruppes as the girls went their separate ways at various times.  Heather ministered full-time with her gifted singer/songwriter husband, Greg Day. Kim began the successful ministry of LordSong, with husband, Michael Lord.  Valerie continued on with her mom, Brenda in The Ruppes.  Through it all, they continued to minister and they remained very close as a family. Now God has opened the door for them to come full circle and sing together as Sisters and they are loving every minute of it.  

“Sisters has been a dream of ours for a long time. We are so excited to have the chance to minister to people with our music.  Somehow, it's different when Sisters are on stage together.  We have such kindred spirits and, musically speaking, we think so much alike.  It's like God touches us with a special anointing when we sing about Him. We don't ever want to take the platform we've been given for granted.  We know that in any given situation, the audience that we are in front of is full of hurting, broken people.  We know, because we've been "the audience" many times before.  We all have the same needs and wants, the same questions and struggles.  We are ALL living this life and sometimes it gets hard.  But if we have a few minutes to share our music and our hearts just to let people know how good and gracious God is even when life gets tough....what an opportunity that is and may we ever be mindful of that!  We are so thankful that finally, the three of us have been given the chance to sing as Sisters." Today, Sisters is traveling all over the country sharing their dynamic harmonies and deep love for Christ.

RETREAT! RETREAT!

A Mini-Retreat With Very Special Guest
Bruce Carroll
Friday, February 1 at 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the Student Room

Join the Music & Worship Team for fellowship, meal and worship

As one of the most respected and influential singer/songwriters in Christian music, Bruce has recorded nine best-selling solo projects, sold more than two million albums, won two Grammy Awards, seven Dove Awards, and enjoyed 11 No. 1 songs.  Bruce's unique ability to tell a story through a simple song helped make songs like "Sometimes Miracles Hide," "Above and Beyond," "Who Will Be Jesus" and "The Great Exchange" touch the hearts and change the lives of millions all over the world.

Today, Bruce continues to set trends and change lives in ways that only God could inspire.  At Hope Presbyterian Church in Cordova, TN, Bruce leads a 10-member band and 6,000+ people a week into worship.  And if that weren't enough to keep him busy, Bruce finds the time to champion the vision of Hope Music Ministry Services.  Across the hall from his office is The Grove Recording Studio a state-of-the-art studio that is more advanced than most you'd find on Music Row.  When he's not leading worship, you can usually find him in the studio working on a new song idea or mentoring the next young artist with a guitar, a dream, and a heart for Jesus. Bruce and his wife Nikki are longtime residents of Memphis, TN.

STUDIO ALBUMS

• 1987 Something Good is Bound to Happen

• 1988 Richest Man In Town

• 1990 The Great Exchange (U.S. Billboard Christian charts #22)

• 1991 Sometimes Miracles Hide U.S. Christian #18

• 1993 Walk On U.S. Christian #18

• 1996 Speed of Light

• 1998 Boomerang

• 2005 Big World

• 2013 TBA Studio Album

OTHER ALBUMS/RECORDINGS

• 1990 Our Hymns

• 1992 Evening Tapestry

• 1992 Our Family

• 1994 One Summer Evening... Live

• 1999 For the Record (Best of... )

• 2000 A Day of Hope

• 2001 A Night of Hope

• 2002 Hope Christmas

• 2002 Return Of The Killer B's

• 2003 Hope Specials: Volume 1 (On the Grove)

• 2004 Hope Worship: Volume 1 (On the Grove)

• 2012 Hands of Hope written with David Meece and David L. Cook (#1 for two weeks)

New Song Introduction

We will introduce the song "Not For A Moment" this Sunday (1/13). The song is featured on the new recording Vertical Church. The album features the team of leaders from Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago, where James MacDonald is pastor. The recording (video) features the song's co-writer and worship leader, Meredith Andrews.

Verse 1
You were reaching through the storm
Walking on the water
Even when I could not see
In the middle of it all
When I thought You were
A thousand miles away
Not for a moment did You forsake me
Not for a moment did You forsake me

Chorus
And after all, You are constant
After all, You are only good
After all, You are sovereign
Not for a moment will You forsake me
Not for a moment will You forsake me

Verse 2
You were singing in the dark
Whispering Your promise even when
I could not hear
I was held in Your arms carried
For a thousand miles to show
Not for a moment did You forsake me
Not for a moment did You forsake me

Chorus

Bridge
Every step, every breath, You are there
Every tear, every cry, every prayer
In my hurt, at my worst
When my world falls down
Not for a moment will You forsake me
Not for a moment will You forsake me

Chorus

© 2012 Word Music, LLC (a div. of Word Music Group, Inc.) Shout Music Publishing (Admin EMI CMG), Jacob Sooter Music. Words and music by Meredith Andrews/Jacob Sooter/Mia Fieldes.

Regular Schedule Resumes

The Music & Worship Ministry regular schedule resumes this weekend.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6:
7:00am - Band
7:50am - Solo Sound Check
8:15am - Choir Prayer Time
8:30am - Worship Service
9:45am - Sunday School
10:55am - Choir & Band in Worship Center
11:00am - Worship Service
4:30pm - Student Choir Rehearsal
5:00pm - Squared Rehearsal
5:15pm - Band / Solo Sound Check
5:30pm - Singers Team
6:00pm - Worship Service

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9:
6:00pm - Choir Rehearsal
7:35pm - Band Rehearsal