By: Chuck SpanglerGrace Memorial Parishioner Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Who forgiveth all thine iniquities, who healeth all thy diseases. Who redeemeth thy life from destruction, who crowneth thee with loving-kindness and tender mercies. Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things, so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s. -Psalm 103, v. 1-5 Our featured female vocalist this week is Melodee DeVevo from Casting Crowns. Melodee is primarily the violinist for CC, but this cut shows her gentle but beautiful voice. She has been with Casting Crowns since the group’s inception and happens to be married to CC’s lead guitarist, Juan DeVevo. Melodee also serves as one of several Youth Ministers at Eagle’s Landing First Baptist Church (McDonogh, GA)…a career shared by several other Casting Crown members. Mark Hall, lead singer and songwriter for Casting Crowns, is the head Youth Minister at the same church. It bares mentioning that CC makes only rare tour performances on Saturdays or Sundays, and they make it a point to return from any performance in time to serve each and every Sunday at their Georgia place of worship. The Grace Memorial youth enjoyed Casting Crowns performing at the Lafayette Cajun Dome in April, 2017, and again at the Smoothie King Center in November, 2019. (In case you are wondering, both concerts were held on a Thursday evening!). Cut: “Blessed Redeemer” Artist: Casting Crowns CD/Album: Until the Whole World Hears Up Calvary's mountain one dreadful morn, Walked Christ my Saviour, weary and worn.
Facing for sinners, death on the cross that He might save them from endless loss. Blessed Redeemer, precious Redeemer, seems now I see Him on Calvary's tree. Wounded and bleeding, for sinners pleading, blind and unheeding, dying for me. Father, forgive them, my Saviour prayed even while His lifeblood flowed fast away. Praying for sinners while in such woe, no one but Jesus ever loved so. Blessed Redeemer, precious Redeemer, seems now I see Him on Calvary's tree. Wounded and bleeding, for sinners pleading, blind and unheeding, dying for me…dying for me. Blessed Redeemer, precious Redeemer, seems now I see Him on Calvary's tree. Wounded and bleeding, for sinners pleading, blind and unheeding, dying for me. Oh, how I love Him, Saviour and Friend, how can my praises ever find end? Through years unnumbered on heaven's shore, my songs shall praise Him forever more. Blessed Redeemer, precious Redeemer, seems now I see Him on Calvary's tree. Wounded and bleeding, for sinners pleading, blind and unheeding, dying for me. Blessed Redeemer, precious Redeemer, seems now I see Him on Calvary's tree. Wounded and bleeding, for sinners pleading, blind and unheeding, dying for me.
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By Chuck SpanglerGMEC Parishioner "We brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil, which, while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. But thou, O man of God, flee thee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, unto which thou art also called and hast professed a good profession before all witnesses. I command thee in the sight of God, who maketh all things alive, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession, That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ; Which in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords. ~Timothy 6:7-15 Continuing our spotlight on female Christian music vocalists, this cut has been shared before. It features Brooke Ligertwood as lead singer. Ms. Ligertwood has talent both in her vocals and her commitment to Christ. “King of Kings” was recorded live on July 11, 2019, in the presence of over 6,000 worshipping youth and adults. Ms. Ligertwood is now a solo artist, having left Hillsong Worship after a series of embarrassing activities surfaced involving the Hillsong Church ministry (none involving Brooke). Grace Memorial youth attended a Hillsong Worship concert at the Smoothie King Center on November 6, 2019. Cut: “King of Kings” Artist: Hillsong Worship CD/Album: On Tour In the darkness we were waiting without hope, without light,
Till from heaven You came running, there was mercy in Your eyes. To fulfil the law and prophets to a virgin came the Word, From a throne of endless glory to a cradle in the dirt. Praise the Father, praise the Son, praise the Spirit, three in one. God of Glory, majesty, praise forever to the King of Kings. To reveal the kingdom coming and to reconcile the lost, To redeem the whole creation, You did not despise the Cross. For even in Your suffering You saw to the other side, Knowing this was our salvation, Jesus, for our sake You died. Praise the Father, praise the Son, praise the Spirit, three in one. God of Glory, majesty, praise forever to the King of Kings. And in the morning that You rose, all of heaven held its breath. Till that stone was moved for good, for the Lamb had conquered death. And the dead rose from their tombs, and the angels stood in awe, For the souls of all who’d come to the Father are restored. And the church of Christ was born, then the spirit lit the flame, Now this Gospel truth of God shall not kneel…shall not faint. By His Blood and in His name, in His freedom I am free, For the love of Jesus Christ, who has resurrected me. Praise the Father, praise the Son, praise the Spirit, three in one. God of Glory, majesty, praise forever to the King of Kings…praise forever to the King of Kings. By: Chuck SpanglerGrace Memorial Parishioner Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. ~Ephesians 1:3-4 I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it. If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him because he abides with you, and he will be in you. I will not leave you orphaned; I am coming to you. This cut was written by Francesca Battistelli and performed live in the K-Love studio. Francesco is a Christian singer and songwriter born in New York City in 1985. She released her first of five albums in 2004, and received a Grammy nomination in 2009 for “Free to be Me”. A number of her single recordings have reached the Top 10, with her recording “Breakup Song” (released June 15, 2018) rapidly climbed the charts…both pop and Christian music. Francesca’s story is interesting in that after her early career success and Grammy nomination in 2009, she disappeared for 7 years…to the surprise of the Christian praise music world. When she returned to writing and performing, she explained that her 7 year “sabbatical” was the result of her having given birth to four (4) children! No further questions were asked. Incidentally, Francesca now is the proud mother of seven children, the latest born in the summer of 2024. Her song “He Knows My Name” was re-recorded for K-Love as one of the nominations for 2015 K-Love Song of the Year. Note the line, “He calls me chosen…free…wanted…child of the King…His forever…held and treasured”, surely capturing the all encompassing love of God. Cut: “He Knows My Name” Artist: Francesca Battistelli CD/Album: If We’re Honest Lyrics:
Spent today in a conversation in the mirror face to face with somebody less than perfect, I wouldn’t choose me first if I was looking for a champion, in fact I’d understand if You picked everyone before me…that’s just not my story. True to who You are, You saw my heart and made something out of nothing, so I don’t need my name in lights, I’m famous in my Father’s eyes, make no mistake, He Knows My Name. I’m not living for applause, I’m already so adored, it’s all His stage, He Knows My Name. I’m not meant to just stay quiet, I’m meant to be a Lion, I’ll roar beyond a song with every moment that I’ve got. True to who You are, You saw my heart and made something out of nothing, I don’t need my name in lights, I’m famous in my Father’s eyes, make no mistake, He Knows My Name. I’m not living for applause, I’m already so adored, it’s all His stage, He Knows My Name. He calls me “chosen”, “free”, “forgiven”, “wanted”, “child of the King”, “His forever”, “held and treasured”, I am loved. I don’t need my name in lights, I’m famous in my Father’s eyes, oh I don’t need my name in lights, I’m famous in my Father’s eyes, make no mistake, He Knows My Name. I’m not living for applause, I’m already so adored, it’s all His stage, He Knows My Name. He Knows My Name…He Knows My Name…He Knows My Name. |
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