September 12th, 2025

By Chuck Spangler

GMEC 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.