The dynamic of a Via de Cristo weekend has two primary parts, the structure of the short course and the spiritual climate which gives witness to the presence of Jesus Christ. The structure includes the rollos, discussions, fellowship, meals, chapel visits, and Holy Communion. The spiritual climate, created by the power of the Holy Spirit in and through the prayers and servant hood of the team, grows throughout the weekend. When both parts are moving together, a harmony will be present which transcends plans, practices, talents, and technique. Music on the weekend is an aid to help blend the structure and the spiritual climate together.
For the music on the weekend to be effective the following should be present:
1. Adequate musicians. Enough to support the weekend, but not so many as to be intrusive. Music is a supportive element on the weekend. It is one of the threads that help weave the tapestry of the weekend together. A trap to be avoided by musicians is the temptation to entertain. After the weekend, what the pilgrims should remember is not he music group, but how they were drawn into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.
2. A worshiping community. Building the worshiping community through music begins during team formation. The primary purpose of training sessions is to build relationships and a spiritual foundation for the weekend. Training sessions give the team the opportunity to learn the songs. When the team can sing and worship together effectively, it is easier for the new pilgrims to join in the singing and become part of the community.
3. Spiritual discernment. The Music Leader must understand the structure and dynamics of the weekend and should be asking: “What is the Holy Spirit doing right now and what song will best complement His work?” The Music Leader should strive to be an instrument in the Lord’s hand. With music, the musicians can’t get peoples’ attention, set the mood, break down barriers, draw people together, build community, and draw people into an awareness of Christ’s presence.
4. Good organization. The Music Leader should be organized such that the appropriate music can be found quickly. Songs should be organized by the progression of the weekend and by the effect they are to have on the community. Songs for sendoffs, the Agape dinner, and Holy Communion Should be prepared and practiced in advance of the weekend.
TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR THE MUSIC LEADER
Be a worship leader, not a song leader. Don’t just lead people in songs but lead them into His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.
- Don’t be concerned with performance perfection but be prayerfully focused on the working of God’s Holy Spirit in and through the music.
- Trust that God’s commission is not dependent up on our ability and talent, but on His decision to use us and our willingness to answer His call
- Your work begins long before the weekend starts. Use team meetings to get the musicians used to playing together.
- Use music to help build and unify the team into a worshipping community. The momentum you gain during team formation will carry over into the weekend.
- Know the schedule and get a feel for the dynamics of the weekend so you can pick appropriate songs.
- Know which songs will be appropriate for each time during the weekend.
- Don’t pick music just because you like it or because team members are calling out their favorite songs but pick music that is needed.
- Be submissive to the Rector. When it is time to stop, it is time to stop.
- Be flexible and HAVE FUN!!
PRACTICAL PREPARATIONS AND INTERFACES
Rector
Discuss with the Rector/a how you to use music during the team training. Known whether music will be used for openings, closings, breaks, etc. etc. Although not needed for the weekend, traditionally there has been a theme song for the weekend. This song helps build the community during team training and also during the weekend. The Rector should approve the song.
Spiritual Leader
As much as possible, the type of service, readings, and specifically requested songs should be discussed with the Spiritual Director prior to the weekend. This allows for preparing and practicing songs in advance of the services.
Palanca Leader
Make sure copies of the “Servant Song” and Las Mananitas” are available for the Palanca team.
Rollistas
Get the Sendoff requests in advance from one of the Assistant Rectors. The requests may require special preparation or a particular musician.
Musicians
Use the training session as an opportunity for the music team to get to know each other and how to play music together. Give them the opportunity to help select special music, particularly for the Agape dinner. Be sure each musician has their own copy of the weekend music. Each musician will then have the music available during the weekend and they can also practice the music prior to the weekend.
Enough musicians are needed to cover the Rollo room, sendoffs, and Palanca worship. As a minimum, three to four musicians are needed to do this. Don’t get more than 6.
Things to Bring
Music stands, lights for the stands (for Agape dinner), clips or clothespins to hold music in the wind, guitar stands, enough copies of the theme song for the pilgrims and for closura, fun percussion instruments for the rollo room (optional), and throat lozenges (pray that you don’t need them)
MUSIC AND WEEKEND DYNAMICS
The key to leading music on the weekend is in choosing the right music at the right time to facilitate the process of the weekend. The music selection can set the right tone for what’s coming up the agenda. Music can also punctuate or accent something that has been said or done.
For example, if everyone is laughing and talking, but a meditation or Holy Communion is coming up, then music can be used to bring the rollo room into a more meditative or reflective state of mind. An appropriate song can calm the minds and spirits of the rollo room and draw their focus toward the Lord, thus enhancing their worship or meditative experience. Each portion of the weekend can be enhanced by setting the right mood with music.
Oftentimes songs are chosen to lead into or punctuate a talk. “Amazing Grace” is often chosen just before a grace talk, while “Pass it On” is a good one prior to the JOG talk. Music is used in these situations to provide additional emphasis to what is transpiring on the weekend.
A general progression of music for the weekend is as follows; however, the music leader should be thoroughly familiar with the whole schedule and its purpose so that it may be supported by music.
- Thursday evening is a quiet reflective time. It is a time to prepare the pilgrims for the upcoming three days. Very little or no singing is done on Thursday.
- Friday is directed toward who you are and your relationship with God. The songs should reflect this relationship such as “Seek ye First” or “Open Our Eyes Lord”. Friday is also the time to start to get to know each other and build the community with fun songs.
- Saturday’s topics relate to attaining a deeper relationship with Christ and how we live out the relationships in the Christian Community. Some appropriate songs are: “Abba Father” or “They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love”. Saturday is also a good day for fun songs which get people moving- particularly when the effects of the good eating have taken effect.
- Sunday’s theme is apostolic, action-and that Christ is counting on us. “Here I am Lord” is always a good one to introduce on this morning.
The following pages are an example of organizing songs for the weekend. Many of the songs overlap categories and times. The purpose of the example is not to put songs in hard and fast categories or time slots, but for the music leader to think of the music in terms of how it can be used and where it can be best used. When the music leader goes through this process it is easier to pick the appropriate song quickly. One important thing to remember in choosing songs is that you are choosing them for the new pilgrims and not for the team. Choose the easy to sing, simple songs. Many of the new pilgrims will not know or will not have sung them for years. Don’t be hesitant to use the old tried and true- they won’t be bored.
It is good to go over the whole schedule ahead of time and plan the best that you can; however, the music leader always needs to be able to fill in time during delays on the weekend or to cut out songs…depending on what the Rector/a requests. There are no hard and fast rules, just pray for God’s guidance, trust in him, and have fun!
Music on the Weekend
Music is dynamic of the Via de Cristo Weekend. It is much more than a time filler or tension reliever.
Note the strategic placement of music for the weekend:
- In the chapel of course, but also before Rollos
- Singing before we eat, and the power of the community serenade
- Awakened for out Third Day by singing
- Welcomed into the Community at Clausura by singing
All music selected should heighten and enrich the Via de Cristo experience. It should punctuate the progression of each day and sum up the entire weekend. We are gently wooed to Jesus through the progression of the weekend, and the music should match where we are at any particular point. Please remember that Jesus may choose a song to be the moment of first introduction of himself to the candidate; it often happens that way. Our music must pace itself with the weekend material. Suggested songs for Rollo are included with instructions to Music Leader later.
The primary quality sought in a Music Leader is enthusiasm and relative comfort in leading the singing. Playing an instrument is NOT a requirement. In group singing, the instrument is to introduce the pitch or first note and to provide the rhythm. If a Music Leader feels comfortable in her ability to hit pitch and set the rhythm, that is all that is necessary. There is certainly no need for professional talent. With the team also familiar with the songs (because of team training) the Music Leader will have plenty of help. Although a guitar is often used, any instrument is acceptable: for example, piano or keyboard.
Before the weekend the Rector and Music Leader should decide what songs will be sung during the weekend and a general idea as to when. Since many of the songs will be new to the candidates, they need to be repeated several times throughout the weekend. The better the candidates know a song, the more likely they will be to get into the song and the greater probability that it can speak to them. If there is a serenade, and the songs are already familiar to the candidates, the change in voices can be particularly effective. Before a serenade the Rector should confer with the serenade coordinator.
The character of each day is important in song selection. Thursday Night (if any music is used) we want “getting together” type songs, those most people are familiar with and social in nature. These songs will assist the candidates in relaxing’ good secular songs are appropriate. On Friday the theme of the day is the ideal of Christians living a life of grace. It is low key, with songs encouraging community, and which are easy to teach.
The theme of Saturday is the grace filled life made possible by the love and character of Jesus. So, songs about grace, Jesus, and His character, are appropriate. Saturday is the time for emotionally charged songs, and there is time for teaching song. Sunday’s theme is the candidate’s presence in the world and their relationship to others. Songs of this bring the world back in; they should be positive and bring the candidates to the great challenge before them. Songs about the Holy Spirit, consecration, perseverance and holiness fit well into the balance.
Always consult with the Spiritual Leader who is presiding at worship about songs for worship. Instrumental accompaniment is at a minimum during chapel. At no time should any copyright law be violated by a Via de Cristo associate. The law is very specific, and we will not break the law. Of you plan to reproduce any words or music, check with your Secretariat for specific copyright requirements to do so. They have been furnished a copy of the latest reproduction requirements. If a special song occurs to a Rector during the weekend, of course fell free to add it. Often it is spirit inspired and God always know what He is doing.
Music Leader
Music is one of the very essential elements in the Via de Cristo weekend. As evidence of the precious respect for our music, note the critical placement of music within the structure of the weekend. We are serenaded at dinner, not simply fed a delightful and carefully prepared meal. We are gently called to our Third day of the Weekend by beautiful singing. We are not simply welcomed into the Fourth Day Community by a crowd of loving people and applause we are welcomed with song. And we all certainly suffered through the agony of perfecting De Colores. Music is an integral part of our corporate worship. Even our Rollistas are welcomed into the Rollo Room community with song.
The music should heighten and enrich the Via de Cristo experience. It should punctuate the progression of each day, as well as that of the entire weekend. It is more than a way to fill time or release tension.
We are being very gently wooed to Jesus through the progression of the Weekend. Music is one of the very critical dynamics in the process. The music that we present at any time during the weekend should be carefully considered within the framework of the progression of the weekend. We must always keep foremost in our mind that a song may be the way Jesus meets any one candidate and any particular time within the weekend. Our music must keep pace with the progression...with Jesus’s gently revealing Himself.
The first task that you, as Music Leader, have is to acquaint yourself thoroughly with the material written about the progression of the weekend. An understanding of the dynamics of the Weekend will make you sensitive as to where to position music during the weekend and when to introduce a song. You should them acquaint yourself with as much of the music in the songbook as possible. Only then can you, begin the process of sifting out the music you want to use for your weekend and make each choice of when and where to introduce it.
The selection process can best begin with the songs you choose or the team meetings. This is ideal time to introduce songs that are not frequently sung. This is also a good time for the Music Leader to teach some background about the songs, to work out the kinks in various songs, to present any special styles or approaches of a song. This will equip the team to help you in your teaching of the music to candidates.
The Music Leader begins, during the team meetings, to notice the dynamics involved in music selection. You will understand how to place a song within worship...what is an appropriate gathering song, communion song...what songs simply do not fit the context of the Eucharist at all...how might a song be sung differently when used as a communion hymn. You may also tie your music in with the liturgical season being celebrated during your team meetings and, thereby, discover another vantage point for looking at the music. The Music Leader should be aware of the lectionary used at each Eucharist and should select music that is compatible with it and which heightens the experience for the spoken word.
All during team training, the Music Leader is learning the selections process. You are also thinking about the team and what music best fists its particular character. Careful attention to song selection for the ream meetings will facilitate the selections process for your Weekend music.
When you are ready to begin the process, acquire a complete schedule from your Rector of the Weekend so that you may know when music is planned each day and about how much time is allotted. Now you must recognize that you need two types of music: social and Eucharist. “This Land is Your Land” is a social song; “Let Us Break Bread Together” is Eucharistic. Then you must divide the songs you want to use among the three days with careful attention to fitting the songs to the theme of the day and enhancing the emotional impact being created by that theme. Also consider references to any song mentioned in a Rollo.
A word of caution here: All of this planning of music does not mean there is no room for spontaneity. But this careful preparation and thorough knowledge of the Progression makes the spontaneous song much easier to handle with grace. It fine tunes your instinct and allows you much more freedom to respond.
Now, let’s look at the specific character of each day. If music is used at all on Thursday night you need “getting together” type songs, songs that may be familiar to many of the candidates when they arrive and are social in nature. These are song that untie the group and help make the candidates comfortable. They are songs that put people at ease – which do not threaten them.
Themes for Each Day
Friday... “The Ideal of the Christian Living the Life of Grace”
Saturday.... “The Grace-Filled Life”
Sunday.... “The Candidates’ Presence in the World and his/her Relations with Others”
The overall theme of the first day, Friday, can be expressed as “The Ideal of the Christian Living the Life of Grace.” This day is low key! The music should not be emotionally intense threatening. It should present the ideal of community, since that is what we’re in the process of carefully building throughout the day. The music on Friday should center on the ideal of the Christian life. It should speak to the reality of Grace in our lives. It should comfort and unite. It should present the image of a world transformed by the Christian Ideal. It should also be, as much as possible, easy to teach.
On Saturday, the theme of the day is “The Grace-Filled Life,” made active by the love and character of Jesus. The music this day speaks directly to the reality of Jesus Christ among us, with us, loving us. The songs reveal the character of Jesus the man, the Savior, the Redeemer, the Lover, and the Foot washer. By now the community has been formed, and they are ready to receive Jesus into their midst. They are ready to sing, “Have You Seen Jesus, My Lord,” and respond that “He’s Here In Plain View.” They are ready to greed a Lord who carried a cross to show us how much He loved us. The community is fully centered within itself. The candidates are protected from the intrusion of the outside world because they still have one more day before they must go back to it. If there is a time for very emotionally charged music, this is it! It’s safe to cry. It’s safe to allow the emotion of a song transport you to a greater depth and perceptions because the community is there, and because the person of Jesus is there, and He loves you. You also have time to teach more demanding songs. The candidates have begun to enjoy the singing and aren’t afraid to tackle something new and more difficult. They know you now and trust you to teach them well.
The theme of third day is “The Candidates Presence in the World and their Relationships with Others.” He/she has met Jesus and knows and trusts Him. Now he/she needs to look at the world with this transformed vision. The songs this day should bring the world back in. they should carry the candidates back to his/her world. They should tell him/her about opening his window and passing it on. He/she has been to his/her mountaintop. Now he/she has to look out and around add bring a little of the mountaintop back to the world. The music on Sunday should be “up” and joyful and should speak to the marvelous possibilities that are ahead for the renewed candidates. And remember that the candidate is tired and vulnerable, and in need of your joy and your encouragement.
Music is an incredibly beautiful dynamic in the wonderful framework of a Via de Cristo Weekend. Cherish it and let yourself be used as an instrument to enrich this experience for everyone present. Let the love of god permeate the musical offering that you as the Music Leader have to bring to your weekend. A few special things for the musician to remember are:
- You are the message as much as the song itself. Stress to ALL team members that the most beautiful of songs can fall flat if people’s hearts are not in the message. Their body language and “invisible selves” will give them and you away.
- You must be comfortable with whatever songs you sing, or whatever actions you do. A “really neat thing” that someone else did with a song may not work if you’re not comfortable with it. BE YOURSELF AND GOD WILL USE YOU! “Comfortable” can also be achieved by being familiar with the music. If new songs are introduced, it should be during the ream building process, not on the weekend itself.
- In music the term “joyful” does not always mean loud and/or fast. Joyful means intense which comes from the hearts and souls of people. This is especially true in serenades. The excitement can be in your voices and the songs can remain a serenade and not become a reveille.
- If someone says that they learned a particular song another way (implying the correct way), it’s okay. Tell them that one of the beautiful aspects of music is that there are many variations in the tunes. Let them know that you are happy to give them the opportunity to learn another variation. (Even John Denver doesn’t sing his songs the same way he wrote them!)
- Problems with specific words in songs, i.e., brothers/sisters/neighbors/etc. This usually must be confronted on women’s weekends. Please keep in mind that copyrighted songs must always be reprinted with the original words. Face the issue, and change “brothers” to “sisters” if you wish. Treat the subject lightly as possible and let the candidates choose whatever words they car to sing. If you make one or the other mandatory, it may get difficult. Who really cares anyway if some are singing “neighbors,” and others are singing “sisters” or “brothers”? If you’re not uptight about the issue, no one else will be either (at least not for very long).
- Be flexible with your song schedule and be aware of what is going on around you on the weekend. As the weekend progresses into Sunday, you may feel that a particular song for Sunday seems more appropriate than one on your schedule. Feel free to change the schedule. You’ll probably find the Spirit is right – God knows what He is doing.
- Your primary duty is Music Leader; however, in slow periods the Head Cha may assign other tasks to you. Perform them as cheerfully and enthusiastically as you preform your favorite song!
The Dynamics of Music
Music is an important dynamic used throughout the weekend. It is vital to the Via de Cristo, it is certainly not something just “tagged on.”
The dictionary defines “dynamic” as a force producing motion. Singing is force that causes people to become involved. It’s a good way to build community. It creates an atmosphere and teaches about a message. This begins at the team meetings. It’s important that the team members be enthusiastic in their singing to draw the candidates in. Some of the candidates will hold back at first, but by Sunday morning they may be enthusiastic singers there.
The most important thing a music leader can do is “be yourself.” It’s better to be awkward and real than to be polished and phony. A loving attitude is far more important than one’s musical or singing abilities.
1. Music as a way of communicating.
- Singing is communicating at the deepest level. It helps people connect with, themselves and then with others.
- Singing gets the physical side connected with the thinking side to provide personal wholeness. It is one of the most powerful and fastest “glues” or “tools” for bringing about this connection.
- Singing allows people to give expression to their feelings.
- It brings people together in a common language. It’s also a terrific “ice breaker” and helps relieve tension.
- What do you want to have happen? You don’t make people sing. You set up the atmosphere and allow them to sing. It’s already part of everybody.
- Singing creates an atmosphere for learning. It opens up people to give and take.
- Songs should be appropriate for the occasion or subject under discussion.
- People need to feel at ease to sing. Create an atmosphere that is safe, non-intimidating and supportive. One of the ways to put the candidates at ease and eliminate the feeling of intimidation is by using songbooks or song sheets. Everyone should use a songbook, even if those who know the song from memory. (This includes the Music Leader)
- Music is not the problem when people won’t sing. If there is a problem, it is usually the attitude of the Leaders and atmosphere. Leaders allow folks to sing and let go. Good group dynamics are practiced when there is a blend of enthusiasm, a willingness to be lighthearted, and then not trying so hard. An atmosphere will then be created for involvement, and folks will sing naturally.
Remember that the list below is by no means “all inclusive” of the music that can be used in connection with these rollos. There are many other songs that are appropriate to the rollos. This list is provided as an indication of types of songs that stay within the flow of the weekend at a certain time.
Songs for Worship
Abba Father* Alleluia
Bind Us Together* Pass It On
God Is So Good I Am the Bread of Life*
Borning Cry* Jesus My Lord*
Just As I Am* Let Us Break Bread Together
Lift High the Cross* Morning Has Broken
Sing Hallelujah to the Lord* Surely the Presence*
Weave* Here I Am Lord*
Amazing Grace They’ll Know We Are Christians
This Is My Father’s World Beautiful Savior
Blessed Assurance Christ the Lord is Risen Today
He’s Got the Whole World How Great Thou Art
I Am the Light of the World I Am the Resurrection
Jesus Loves Me Kum Ba Ya
Lord, the Light of Your Love Open Our Eyes, Lord*
Seek Ye First Something Beautiful
Spirit of the Living God The Old Rugged Cross*
What a Friend We Have In Jesus Love You Lord
I Love You, Lord
Song Suggestions for Each Talk
Ideal
I Have Decided Morning Has Broken
Seek Ye First They’ll Know We Are Christians
Softly and Tenderly
Grace
Amazing Grace Kum Ba Ya
Borning Cry Jesus Loves Me
Softly and Tenderly This is My Father’s World
What a Friend We Have in Jesus They’ll Know We Are Christians
Laity
Give Me Oil in My Lamp In Christ There is No East or West
Have Thine Own Way I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
Pass It On Seek Ye First
This Little Light of Mine When the Saints Go Marching In
Here I Am Lord They’ll Know We Are Christians
Grace In Action
Spirit of the Living God Jesus Loves Me
Pass It On God Is So Good
Softly and Tenderly Freely, Freely
Borning Cry
Piety
Abba Father Father, I Adore You
Give Me Oil in My Lamp Have Thine Own Way Lord
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus Pass It On
Lift High the Cross Here I Am Lord
Seek Ye First Something Beautiful
Spirit of the Living God This Little Light Of Mine
They’ll Know We Are Christians
Study
Abba Father Send Your Spirit
Give Me Oil In My Lamp Have Thine Own Way Lord
Open Our Eyes Lord Seek Ye First
Day In the Life or Means of Grace
Amazing Grace Beautiful Savior
Be Not Afraid Blessed Assurance
Bind Us Together Christ the Lord Is Risen
Father, I Adore You I Am the Bread of Life
Borning Cry Jesus Loves Me
Jesus My Lord Just As I Am
Kum Ba Ya Lift High the Cross
Lord the Light of Your Love Majesty
Open Our Eyes Lord Our God Reigns
Softly and Tenderly Surely the Presence of the Lord
The Old Rugged Cross Weave
Were You There What A Friend We Have in Jesus
Here I Am Lord
Action
Bind Us Together Give Me Oil in My Lamp
He’s God the Whole World in His Hands I Am the Light of the World
In Christ There is no East or West Jesus My Lord
Lift High the Cross Lord the Light of Your Love
Pass It On This is My Father’s World
This Little Light of Mine Weave
Here I Am Lord They’ll Know We Are Christians
Obstacles To Grace
Be Not Afraid Pass It On
Bind Us Together Have Thine Own Way Lord
I Am the Bread of Life I Am the Light of the World
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus Jesus Loves Me
Just As I Am Lord the Light of Your Love
Seek Ye First Weave
Through the Love
Leaders
Give Me Oil In My Lamp Have Thine Own Way Lord
I Am the Light of the World Jesus My Lord
Lift High the Cross Lord The Light Of Your Love
Pass It On Prayer of St. Francis
This Little Light of Mine Weave
O Let the Son of God Enfold You Here I Am Lord
Environments
Abba Father Weave
The Church Within Us Give Me Oil In My Lamp
I Am the Light of the World Jesus My Lord
Lift High the Cross Lord the Light Of Your Love
Pass It On Prayer of St. Francis
Surely the Presence Here I Am Lord
This Is My Father’s World This Little Light of Mine
Weave They'll Know We Are Christian
Life In Grace
Amazing Grace Be Not Afraid
Blessed Assurance Bind Us Together
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today Here I Am Lord
Father I Adore You God Is So Good
How Great Thou Art I Am the Bread of Life
I Am the Light of the World I Am the Resurrection
Borning Cry Jesus Loves Me
Jesus My Lord Just As I Am
Kum Ba Ya Lift High the Cross
Lord the Light Of Your Love Weave
Open Our Eyes, Lord Were You There
Softly and Tenderly Spirit of the Living God
Surely the Presence What a friend We Have in Jesus
Christian Community in Action
Bind Us Together Freely, Freely
Give Me Oil in My Lamp Here I am, Lord
I Am the Light of the World Lift High the Cross
In Christ there Is No East or West Pass It On
Weave Spirit of the Living God
Surely the Presence They’ll Know We Are Christians
Total Security and/or Fourth Day
Be Not Afraid Bind Us Together
Surely the Presence Jesus My Lord
Weave They’ll Know We Are Christians
Please note: Not all the songs listed above are included on the Church Copyright License List (CCLI). Before using any song, be sure to determine legality of its method of reproduction.
Appendix
Proper Licensing of Music Used on the Weekend
(Some notes from NLS)
It is essential that music reproduction and the limitations imposed by copyright licensing laws, regulations, restriction, and available resources be undertaken within copyright law. The National Lutheran Secretariat is unable to provide a “blanket” copyright licensing for all our member Secretariats. Proper duplication, dissemination, and control of music resources is a responsibility that rightly rest with the individual Secretariats. CCLI, Licensing or any other licensing service should be used.
Improper and illegal copying of music is a poor reflection of the Christian message central to Via de Cristo. Therefore, the place of the National Lutheran Secretariat, in its capacity as an advisory body to the member Secretariats, is provide basic guidance as to what is legal and what is illegal in the dissemination of music, both for weekend and 4th Day use.
The best method of preventing illegal dissemination of music is through the purchase of pre-published songbooks and collection of music. The negative aspects of this method are a) cost; b) lack to total inclusivity of desired songs; c) lack of ability to add selections as new songs are introduced.
The production of individual music resources by the Secretariats, with copyright compliance assured through purchase of a “blanket license” such as is offered by Church Copyright Licensing, Inc. is strong encouraged. The negative aspects of this method, besides the investment of time and effort, include the face that not all songs desired are currently covered CCLI. In this case, each individual publisher of uncovered songs much be contacted, and the individual copyright paid on an annual basis. The diversity of size, scope, and preference of each individual Secretariat represented by the Committee’s members precluded any consensus appropriate to all on this issue. It was felt that the National Lutheran Secretariat could only stand in an information-dissemination position, and an encourager of legal process on the licensing issue.
Among the resources investigated was a brochure entitled “Copyright Law and the Local Church.” In simple question and answer form, it covers all but the most exotic issues in legal dissemination of published music. If not included, it is available form.
OPENERS
RISE AND SHINE P. 181
SEEK YE FIRST P.3
THEY KNOW WE ARE CHRISTIAN BY OUR LOVE P.6
AH LA, LA, LA (SHAKE ANOTHER HAND) P.12
LORD OF THE DANCE P.19
I AM THE RESURRECTION P. 25
ALLELU P.25
DO LORD P.64
JESUS IS THE ROCK P.82
SILVER AND GOLD P.92
HEY MON P.142
I LOVE YOU P. 59
OFFERTORY
PASS IT ON P.1
ALLELUIA P.120
JESUS IN THE MORNING P.38
JUST AS I AM P.124
CLOSING
JESUS LOVES ME/JESUS HAD A LITTLE LAMB/HE’S GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS
AMAZING GRACE P.10
HAVE YOU SEEN JESUS MY LORD? P.14
YOU ARE THE VINE
I HAVE DECIDED P. 156
HERE I AM LORD P.209
STEP BY STEP
MUSIC POSSIBILITES
CHAPEL SONGS:
Intros or special music:
“I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE”
“ALLELUIA, HE IS COMING” (Martha’s Song)
“THIS IS THE DAY”
“TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS”
“JESUS LOVES ME” (Contemporary version)
“BRING FORTH THE KINGDOM”
“GATHER US IN”
Hymns:
LBW 518 “BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR”
LBW 448 “AMAZING GRACE”
LBW 532 “HOW GREATH THOU ART”
LBW 439 “WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS”
LBW 296 “JUST AS I AM WITHOUT ONE PLEA”
LBW 383 “RISE UP O SAINTS OF GOD”
LBW 158 “ALLELUIA, SING TO JESUS”
LBW 165 “HOLY, HOLY, HOLY”
….PLUS OTHER FAVORITES
Distribution:
LBW 212 “LET US BREAK BREATH TOGETHER”
p.14 “HAVE YOU SEEN JESUS MY LORD”
p.120 “ALLELUIA”
LBW 214 “COME LET US EAT”
LBW 296 “JUST AS I AM WITHOUT ONE PLEA”
“EAT THIS BREAD”
LUNCH OR SPECIAL SITUATION SONGS:
“THIS IS THE DAY”
“DADDY SANG BASS”
“AWESOME GOD”
“BRING FORTH THE KINGDOM”
“WE’RE FAMILY”
MUSIC POSSIBILITES
AGAPE FEAST (ONLY NEED 10-12)
“THE SERVANT SONG”
“ALLELUIA HE IS COMING”
“MAKE ME A CHANNEL OF YOUR PEACE”
“SHINE, JESUS, SHINE”
“FEAR NOT FOR I HAVE REDEEMED YOU”
“JEUS IS OUR KING”
“WHEN LED BY THE SPIRIT”
“HUMBLE THYSELF IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD”
“I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE”
“I WANT TO WALK AS A CHILD OF THE LIGHT”
“YOU ARE LOVED”
“YOU ARE THE VINE”
“HAVE YOU SEEN JESUS MY LORD”
“WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS”
“JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE”
“JUST AS I AM”
“ALLELUIA, SING TO JESUS”
“FREELY, FREELY”
“I WAS THERE TO HERE YOUR BORNING CRY”
“YOUR LOVE IS CHANGING THE WORLD”
“TELL THE PEOPLE THAT I LOVE THEM”
“COME TO THE WATER”
“ONLY A SHADOW”
“SURELY THE PRESENECE”
“SWEET ADORATION”
“I OFFER THEE”
“GATHER US IN”
“WE ARE MANY PARTS”
IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
Texas Gulf Coast Via de Cristo is licensed by Christian Copyright Licensing, Inc. (CCLI) Under this license we have the rights to copy and use certain copyrighted songs. The license is very broad and will cover most songs that the weekend music director will want to use. Before making copies of any songs, including overheads, you must check with the VdC Secretariat music director to ensure that the song is covered under our license. Songs that are used must have our CCLI license number ______________ printed on it in the following format:
Songs that are in the public domain such as De Colores do not require the use of our license. If you have any questions, contact the VdC Secretariat music Leader.
ROLLO ROOM SONGS:
FUN AND ICEBREAKING SONGS
WORSHIP, PRAISE, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING SONGS
FRIDAY
P.12 AH LALA
P.182 DE COLORES-OF COURSE
P.40 I’LL FLY AWAY
P.15 SWING LOW SWEET CHARIOT
P.64 DO LORD
P.159 I SAW THE LIGHT
P.6 BLINDMAN
JESUES LOVES ME (ROCK/BLUES VERSION)
P.3 SEEK YE FIRST
P.8 LORD BE GLORIFIED
P.19 OPEN OUR EYES LORD
P.171 COME TO THE WATER
P.200 YOU ARE MY WHOLENESS
P.10 AMAZING GRACE
SATURDAY
I DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU CAME TO DO
P.180 PHAROAH, PHAROAH
P.92 SILVER AND GOLD
P.158 GIVER ME OIL IN MY LAMP
P.3 LOVE CANNON
P.141 WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN!
P.57 AMEN
P.17 WHEN THE SPIRIT SAYS MOVE
P.73 PSALM 100
P.189 ABBA FATHER
P.14 HAVE YOU SEEN JESUS MY LORD
P.6 THEY’LL KNOW WE ARE CHRISTIANS BY OUR LOVE
P.14 TEACH ME LORD TO WAIT
P.146 WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS
P.13 IN HIS TIME
P.203 TAKE MY HAND PRECIOUS LORD
P.40 JUST A CLOSER WALK
OLD RUGGED CROSS
SUNDAY
P.182 LAS MANITAS-OF COURSE
P.4 HE’S GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS
I’VE BEEN REDEEMED
P.19 LORD OF THE DANCE
P.82 JESUS IS THE ROCK
P.27 THIS IS THE DAY
P. 1 PASS IT ON
P.209 HERE I AM LORD
SURELY THE PRESENCE
P. 156 I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS
CHAPEL SONGS*:
PRELUDES/SPECIAL MUSIC
HYMNS, DISTRIBUTION
I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE
ALLELUIA, HE IS COMING
JESUS LOVES ME (CONTEMPORARY)
THIS, THIS IS THE DAY
WE ARE MANY PARTS
WORTHY IS THE LAMB
COME TO THE WATER
SURELY THE PRESENCE
LBW 518 BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR
LBW 448 AMAZING GRACE
LBW 532 HOW GREAT THOU ART
LBW 296 JUST AS I AM WITHOUT ONE PLEA
LBW 383 RISE UP O SAINTS OF GOD
LBW 158 ALLELUIA, SING TO JESUS
P. 209 HERE I AM LORD
P. 31 WE HAVE COME INTO HIS HOUSE
P. 40 JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE
P. 79 BLESSED ASSURANCE
P. 113 O HOW I LOVE JESUS
LBW 212 LET US BREAK BREATH TOGETHER
LBW 214 COME LET US EAT
LBW 296 JUST AS I AM WITHOUT ONE PLEA
P.14 HAVE YOU SEEN JESUS MY LORD
P.120 ALLELUIA
P.197 ONE BREAD, ONE BODY
P.WORTHY IS THE LAMB
I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE
YOU ARE THE VINE
*PAGE NUMBERS REFER TO “SONGS” SONGBOOK