Happy New Year! ~ UPDATED JANUARY 1

**Updated January 1 to reflect switch in worship order/choir song.

It's a new day! A new year! A new time to pursue all that God has for us. Get ready for a powerful time in God as we venture into this new year.

I had a new song set to learn this week but we are going to table it for another week or two although we may start learning it if time permits Sunday AM. It can be found below in the video and it is "I Know Who I Am" by Israel Houghton and Chris Tomlin.

Worship songs for this week:

Trading My Sorrows
We Have Overcome
God of this City
How Great is Our God/How Great Thou Art

Choir song: Halleluiah

This will be a ROBE SUNDAY for the choir.

No rehearsal this Sunday ~ enjoy the day off and rest up for the amazing days ahead!

Things to know for Sunday, December 28th

Wow, what a super job the choir did last Sunday. Awesome! Thanks everybody, for your hard work and dedication.

This Sunday will be our last of the 2008 year and we are going to go out with FREEDOM AND POWER and believe God for amazing things. This Sunday we're going to do "Halleluiah" as the choir song once again. Wow, what a response! We did the reprise not once, but twice. Epi is "da man"!

Worship songs for this week are as follows:

I am Free
Freedom
Freedom Reigns
God of this City

Colors are your choice...perhaps you got something for Christmas that you'd like to wear Sunday morning, just make sure it's in platform dress code!

We do not have rehearsal this week or next...the first choir rehearsal of the new year will be on Sunday, January 11th at 4:45 pm. That night is a prayer service for our annual week of prayer, and we will just come early to rehearse before the prayer meeting. All choir members are asked to be at that prayer meeting if at all possible -- it's very important to start our new year off right!

We are also bringing new members into the choir at this time, so get the word out about how much fun it is to be part of this group!

Also just a reminder about the New Year's Eve party at the church...there will be a variety show and stand up comedy and if any of you are interested in signing up for that, please see me ASAP!! It's going to be a great night -- you don't want to miss it!

Reminders for the Christmas Service

Don't forget rehearsal this Wednesday night at 8:30 pm! This is our last rehearsal (aside from Sunday morning.) We will go over all songs at this time.

Sunday morning frontline needs to be at the church at 8:00 am, with choir following at 8:30. There will be no regular praise and worship songs on Sunday, as it will all be Christmas songs and carols. You will be given the list at Sunday morning's rehearsal.

Colors for Sunday are black with silver and gold accents.

Invite cards were given out on Sunday morning for you to give to friends/family and we encourage you to get more on Wednesday night if needed.

A reminder that choir members and their families are going out for pizza to ABC Pizza after church. Join us if you are able to. We're just going to fellowship and enjoy one another's company after a great service!

Be in prayer for Sunday ~ we are believing God for great things.

Sunday morning, December 14

Praise & Worship:
Joy to the World
Trading My Sorrows
The Heart of Worship

Choir Song: Gloria Medley

Colors for this week: Your choice, just keep it within PLATFORM DRESS CODE! :-)

A reminder that we have brief rehearsals at 8:30 the next TWO Wednesday nights (12/10 and 12/17). These are our last two practices for the Christmas service on the 21st. Please make an effort to be there Wednesday night ON TIME!

Also, for those who are interested in participating, the choir & families will be going out for lunch (pizza) after the morning service on December 21, to celebrate and fellowship. Place to be announced on Sunday at rehearsal in the morning.

Please note that dress code for Sunday morning on the 21st will be BLACK clothing with silver or gold or silver and gold accents (tie, jewelry, scarves, etc.)

As always, please be in specific, fervent prayer for our Sunday service. This week Pastor Deanna will be presenting her video footage from the Africa trip as well as preaching. Prepare for a power packed morning!!!!!!!!!! We are expecting great things from God.

Sunday Morning, December 7

Worship Songs:

God is Great

Days of Elijah

How Great is Our God/How Great Thou Art
O Come Let Us Adore Him

Communion song: Worship the King

Choir Song: Unto Us

This will be a robe Sunday.

Also don't forget this Sunday is our last Sunday rehearsal before we do the Christmas music on the 21st! We have three rehearsals left -- TONIGHT (December 3) right after church we are doing a run through of "Unto Us" and "Halleluiah." Then we have rehearsal this Sunday afternoon and also after service on Wednesday night, December 10th at 8:30 we will have a quick run through.

This Sunday we will quickly have lunch and get down to business. Please bring a large dish to share for your family plus more, and a 2-liter beverage. We will do a complete run through of all of the songs for Christmas.

Be in prayer for service as usual for God to do something mighty! It's all dependent on our prayers!

Sunday, November 30

Praise & Worship:

All About You
Freedom
Freedom Reigns
Still

Color for Sunday: Black and White

Don't forget, this Sunday is choir luncheon and rehearsal. Bring a yummy dish to share on Sunday for lunch after church and prepare to rehearse the Christmas music -- especially the song, "Halleluiah!" Also remember to bring a 2-liter beverage for lunch.

Most of all, remember to pray for our Sunday service, that the Lord would have His way and that His presence would be strong, with souls saved and lives changed! Believe for miracles!

Sunday November 23 info

What a phenomenal weekend this is going to be! Just some things to note:

Praise & Worship:
We Have Overcome
Blessed be the Name (you give & take away)
Give Us Clean Hands
God of This city

Choir song: Jesus, We're Depending on You

Color for the day is your choice, just make sure it's within platform dress/modesty guidelines.

Sunday night is the Thanksgiving Dinner at the church at 6 pm. Hopefully you are signed up by now but if not contact Cathy at the church office to sign up (813) 961-0910 or email her at: inhiswilleveryday@yahoo.com

Keep us in your prayers this Friday/Saturday as we are making the long journey home from Africa. (Will be with you Sunday at 8 am in rehearsal!)

Can't wait to see what God will do as we continue to seek Him!

Things to know for November 16

It's going to be a great week!

Just a reminder to everyone in worship ministries that the youth worship team will be leading once again this Sunday morning, November 2. The choir and frontline who are not in the youth worship team will be "off" from rehearsal and being on the platform this Sunday ~~ but NOT off from church! Come out in full force to support the youth worship team! (And while you're at it don't forget to be faithful to Sunday School as well!)

THIS WEEK IS THE SECTIONAL CHOIR REHEARSAL!!!

A reminder to bring a bag lunch or go out quickly to eat after service and be back by 1:30 pm PROMPTLY.

Those running the sectional rehearsals are:

Ashley Ruiz - soprano
Bonnie Stewart - alto
Todd Stewart - tenor

The main song for rehearsal is "Halleluiah". Please go over this at home with your track as much as possible in prep for the sectional rehearsal.

Prayer requests from this last week's rehearsal:

Ruth - having health issues with left leg (pinched nerve) - is having test on the 13th. Pray for complete healing. She thanks everyone for prayers last week during her absence.

Tina - needs rest/sleep

Susan - finances

Becky - pray for Nicole's fever and sickness - not sure what it is but she needs a touch from the Lord.

Lisa - school; the wedding

Also pray for Pastor Deanna and Sue while they are in Africa this week.

Also don't forget to pray for a POWERFUL service at Northside this weekend.

Sunday, November 9

This Sunday the choir is back on the platform and we are going to blow the roof off the place! Get ready, get ready, get ready! I absolutely can't wait to see what God is going to do!!!

Here is the lineup:

Praise & Worship:
FREEDOM (I wanna clap a little louder...)
I AM FREE (new song - see You Tube video below)
FREEDOM REIGNS
WE SPEAK TO NATIONS

Choir song: "YOU SAID"

Colors: ROBE SUNDAY

This Sunday is also a choir luncheon/rehearsal this Sunday. Please bring a generous dish to share with the choir as well as a 2-liter beverage to share. Also have "Halleluiah" (last song in Christmas book) ready to rehearse with the group as well as going over all previous songs we have worked on as a group.

Can't wait to be back with you this Sunday!!! Let's pray, pray, pray and let FREEDOM REIGN as never before at Northside!!!

I Am Free
by Ross Parsley


Verse I
Through You the blind will see
Through You the mute will sing
Through You the dead will rise
Through You all hearts will praise
Through You the darkness flees
Through You my heart screams
I am free

Chorus
I am free to run
(I am free to run)
I am free to dance
(I am free to dance)
I am free to live for You
(I am free to live for You)
I am free (I am free)
(repeat)

Sunday, November 2

Just a reminder to everyone in worship ministries that the youth worship team will be leading for this Sunday morning, November 2. The choir and frontline who are not in the youth worship team will be "off" from rehearsal and being on the platform this Sunday ~~ but NOT off from church! Come out in full force to support the youth worship team! (And while you're at it don't forget to be faithful to Sunday School as well!)

Just a gentle reminder as well that next week (the 9th) is a choir lunch/rehearsal day. Be prepared to bring a dish to share and 2 liter drink, AND to have "Halleluiah" in the Christmas book ready to rehearse as well as continually going over the songs we have already rehearsed for Christmas.

Please also review your rehearsal trax of "Love of My Life" from Obvious, and "Everywhere" and "We'll Build Your Church Lord" from the Missions music. We're going to do those upcoming and I want you to brush up to be prepared.

Enjoy your week off from getting up early to come to rehearsal but remember...you are needed as praisers and worshippers in the sanctuary on Sunday, to be "thermostats" to take the church into a new realm of freedom in worship!!!

Stuff to know ~ October 26

Lots to tell you this week, so pay attention, peeps!

Worship Line Up:
Where the spirit of the Lord is...there is peace, love, joy)
Freedom (I wanna clap a little louder...)
Freedom Reigns
God of this City

As you can see the theme right now is........FREEDOM and what God is doing and is about to do! Get ready, get ready, get ready!

Choir Song: Days of Elijah (can't get this one out of my mind either as far as what God is doing right now...THESE ARE THE DAYS!

Colors for Sunday: your choice! Just stay within the modesty guidelines for platform dress.

Regarding the upcoming rehearsal schedule, here is the current plan regarding being ready for Christmas. Depending on how we do, all rehearsals may not be necessary but right now mark them down and be ready!

Sunday November 9

Sunday November 16 - Sectional Rehearsals

Sunday, November 30

Sunday, December 7

Wednesday night after service - December 10

Wednesday night after service - December 17

Performance: Sunday morning, December 21

CHANGE!!! PLEASE NOTE!!! Last week at rehearsal, I told you to do the next few songs in the book for Christmas, but there has been a change. For right now, in addition to the songs we have ALREADY REHEARSED AS A GROUP, please rehearse the song, "Halleluiah!" (last one in book)

I'll share the plan with you at our next rehearsal.

God is doing great things in the church right now. Let's go with the flow...stay in tune...be prayed up!!! As the praises go up, the glory will keep coming down!!!!

Sunday, October 19th

Worship Line Up:
We Have Overcome (Thanks be to God...)
Freedom (I wanna clap a little louder...)
Freedom Reigns
Let it Rain

Choir Song: "You Are" (since I decided last minute to do "In that Name" last week. :-)

Colors: Browns, Khaki's, beige, etc.

You can find a few links to the song Freedom Reigns and the words below.

Worship was so off the chain this past week, it was amazing. What freedom came into the place. It's a new season!

PLEASE be in prayer for this Sunday's service and come expecting even greater things. The past few months God has been doing a work, lining things up for a fresh move of God at Northside. Now we just need to step into it and let the Lord have His way.

Just a reminder this coming week is the choir luncheon. Please bring a generous dish to share as well as a 2-liter beverage. If your children will be staying for rehearsal please bring something quiet for them to do, under your supervision.

Can't wait to see what unfolds this week!

New song for this Sunday Freedom Reigns

VERSE:

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom
Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom
If you're tired and you're thirsty, there is freedom
If you're tired and you're thirsty, there is freedom

CHORUS:

FREEDOM REIGNS IN THIS PLACE
WITH SHOWERS OF MERCY AND GRACE
FALLING ON EVERY FACE
THERE IS FREEDOM
JESUS REIGNS IN THIS PLACE
WITH SHOWERS OF MERCY AND GRACE
FALLING ON EVERY FACE
THERE IS FREEDOM

BRIDGE:

We shout to every wall, come down! We shout to every wall, come down!
We shout to every wall, we shout to every wall, there is freedom! (repeat)

Please note there are many different arrangements of this song...but the one we're going to follow most is found at this Myspace site: - which is the site of Christian Heritage Church in Tallahassee, FL. There are other versions you can find and enjoy on YouTube, such as this one, and this one.

Things to know for October 12!

It's Friend's Day this week! Here's what's up!

Worship order:
Trading My Sorrows
We Have Overcome
How Great is Our God/How Great Thou Art
God of this City

** Depending on how it goes in rehearsal we may also do the song "Freedom" that is in the post below for you to listen to and learn. Please be prepared! If we don't have it ready this week, DEFINITELY the next.

Dress code for Sunday: we are dressing down for Sunday for "Friends Day". This means things like jeans are appropriate as well as capris, t-shirts, etc. However, all modesty rules still apply. No strapless, skinny straps, bare backs, shorts or short skirts. And...NO cleavage or crack (Do I really need to say this? I shouldn't have to but I don't ever want to assume anything -- so I remind you!) If you want to wear shorts for the lunch afterwards, please bring them with you to change into.

VERY IMPORTANT...bring lawn chairs for Sunday and bring any that you might have for your guests too. We are eating outside afterwards and everyone will need lawn chairs for this purpose. Thank you for giving attention to this.

Also a reminder to learn the first FIVE songs in your Christmas book. Song you are currently focusing on is, "Alleluia Praise Jehovah". Our next lunch/rehearsal is not this Sunday, but the next.

Remember to pray, pray, pray for Sunday! It's harvest time!!!

FREEDOM

We will be learning this song Sunday and doing it this week or the next ~ please have a good working knowledge of it in preparation. I have provided two videos here to watch and get familiar with the song. Lyrics are posted below the videos. Please note that we will do the version of the lyrics that I sent you by separate e-mail in the mp3 version by the same writer/artist ~ Eddie James. The lyrics we will sing are exactly as posted below. (Updated Tuesday)

Verse 1

I WANNA CLAP A LITTLE LOUDER THAN BEFORE
I WANNA SING A LITTLE LOUDER HIGHER THAN BEFORE
I WANNA JUMP HIGHER THAN BEFORE
I WANNA SHOUT A LITTLE LOUDER THAN BEFORE

CHORUS
FREEDOM, FREEDOM, FREEDOM, FREEDOM
FREEDOM, FREEDOM, FREEDOM, FREEDOM

VERSE 2
I WANNA CLAP A LITTLE LOUDER THAN BEFORE
I WANNA SING A LITTLE LOUDER
I WANNA SPIN WILDER THAN BEFORE
I WANNA SHOUT LOUDER

VERSE 3:
I WANNA LIFT MY HANDS HIGHER THAN BEFORE
I WANNA LOVE YOU MORE THAN BEFORE
I WANNA WORSHIP DEEPER THAN BEFORE
I'VE GOTTA SCREAM LOUDER...

BRIDGE:

NO MORE SHACKLES, NO MORE CHAINS,
NO MORE BONDAGE I AM FREE
NO MORE SHACKLES, NO MORE CHAINS,
NO MORE BONDAGE I AM FREE

HALLELUIAH, HALLELUIAH, HALLELUIAH, HALLELUIAH
HALLELUIAH, HALLELUIAH, HALLELUIAH

Sunday, October 5th

New song this week: GOD OF THIS CITY!

DOUBLE WOW. What a service Sunday! And four people saved! Worship? Off the chain. What a time. Just wait until this week -- we're going to new heights...new territory. Pray your heart out and be ready!

Sunday Morning Set:

God is Moving
We Have Overcome (halleluiah, halleluiah)
Hear us From Heaven
God of This City

Video for God in This City is below in previous post.

Choir song: In That Name

Colors: Black and Red

Choir luncheon and rehearsal is Sunday. Please bring a generous dish to share plus 2 liters of your favorite beverage to share. Also please remember if your children will be staying during the practice time please bring something to keep them occupied in the sanctuary. (Quiet toys, books, hand held video games, etc.)

Be sure to listen to your Christmas rehearsal trax and come with a good working knowledge of the first four songs.

Love and appreciation to you all...

NEW SONG FOR OCTOBER 5

We'll be doing this on Sunday...please listen, listen, listen and learn!

Notes for Sunday, September 28th

First...who have you invited for "One Step Ahead" Sunday? Get going!!! We need to take the lead!!!

Wow! Sunday in worship was amazing...right from the first note of the praise. This week is going to be extra special. Get ready to SHOUT THE VICTORY!

We're expecting something amazing in worship on Sunday but it only happens through the prayers of God's people and nobody should take it more seriously than the worship team, choir and frontline. So go after it hard in prayer this week! Alright, here's what's coming...

Worship This Week:

This is How We Overcome
We Have Overcome (New song - video below)
Let the Veil Down
How Great is Our God/How Great Thou Art

Choir Song: He's Been Good

Colors: Blue or Pink or combination

Don't forget you are learning the first four songs in your Christmas book right now, with concentration on songs 3 & 4)

Prayer Requests from this week's rehearsal:

Physical Healings: Susan , Lisa, Bonnie, Elijah

Russell- job review upcoming - pray for favor

Tom - corporate issues on job

Amanda - family issues

James - custody issues

Dawn - work schedule issues

Bernie - HR certification training and test upcoming

Much love and appreciation to all of you... (did the choir sound hot at rehearsal or WHAT on Sunday?) lol

On the agenda for September 21

We're been having some great weeks...let's keep pressing in.

Worship Line up for this week:

Blessed Be Your Name
The Name of the Lord is a Strong Tower
Blessed be the Name of the Lord
Hear us From Heaven
Breathe
The Spirit and the Bride

Choir Song: In that Name (from Obvious)

Colors: Black and gray or silver

A reminder that this week is choir luncheon and rehearsal. Just a few things:

• Bring enough for your family plus another - a large portion - for lunch.

• Bring a 2-liter of soda/tea/juice.


• If your kids will be remaining at the church during choir practice, please have them bring something quiet to do (books, homework, portable video games, etc.) in the sanctuary while we are rehearsing. If there are any questions about this please see me.


• Remember that we are rehearsing the first three songs in the Christmas book.

Above all...pray, fast, press in. It's time!

Stuff to know for Sunday, September 14

Awesome day in the house last Sunday! And we're headed for another one, as we pray it in. Be faithful to lift up all aspects of our service this week.

Praise and Worship Line Up:

Lift up the Name of Jesus
All About You
You Said
You Are Near

Choir Song: "In All the Earth" (from the Obvious collection)

Colors: Browns (Black also acceptable)

Choir members, please also give attention to the fact that our next luncheon/rehearsal is Sunday, September 21 and you need to rehearse the next two christmas songs on your rehearsal track - which means you will know the first 3 songs in the book. Come with a good working knowledge of these songs.

Prayer Requests:

The following are the prayer requests from this past week's choir rehearsal...

Many choir members have requests for family members who don't know the Lord.

Cathy - financial issues with moving.

Alex - for Steve, his neighbor upon the loss of his wife, Dawn - please pray for peace and comfort for this family.

Margaret - for Carlos, she works with him - also plays softball with our church - his aunt had surgery and there were major complications. She needs a miracle healing.

Becky - her brother Chris for multiple issues - needs breakthrough in his life.

Susan - continued strength and healing.

Emilie - has not been feeling well.

James - wisdom with custody issues.

Pastors and churches everywhere - for breakthrough - provision - strength and anointing for leaders.

On line for September 7th

Wow, it's September already! And we're headed into the fall season with EXPECTATION!

Please note the following things for this Sunday morning:

Praise & Worship Line Up:
This is the Day that the Lord Has Made/Celebrate the Presence
Everyday
Amazing Grace My Chains are Gone
Awesome in This Place
Breathe on Me, Breath of God

Choir Song: "We Declare" from the Obvious Collection

Colors: this will be a robe Sunday

Luncheon & Rehearsal:

This Sunday is our next choir luncheon immediately following service, with practice to follow. A few reminders...please bring enough for your family PLUS a few others! Also please remember to bring a 2-liter of soda, iced tea or juice. We are asking that you please be as generous as possible with the dish that you bring to share. At the last luncheon, we had several choir members who were not able to eat at all, as there was nothing left by the time they went through the line. We want to continue to have our luncheons as it's a great time to share together, but we do need to make sure enough is provided for all who attend. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Also remember to rehearse the first song in the Christmas book in preparation for rehearsal this week.

Questions? Not able to be at service or rehearsal this week? Don't forget to call!

Most of all, don't forget to pray this week and be in much expectation about what God will do. Expectation is the breeding ground for a miracle!

Sunday, August 31 Line Up

Hey team,

Here's the plan for Sunday morning, all subject to the Holy Spirit's direction...

Praise & Worship:

God is Moving
God is Great
How Great is Our God/How Great Thou Art
Shout to the Lord

Choir Song: "You Are" from the Obvious Collection

Colors: Another "your choice" week- just stay within platform guidelines.

Reminders: pick up your Christmas book/CD if you haven't already - cost for each choir member is $5

Don't forget our next luncheon/rehearsal on Sunday, September 7 immediately following the morning serivce. Bring enough food for your family PLUS several more. Be sure to bring a generous portion. Also bring a 2-liter of soda, juice or iced tea to share. Thanks!

Questions? Concerns? Gonna be late or absent? CALL!

Love you...be praying up a storm for God to move this week.

Stuff you need to know for Sunday the 24th Choir Prayer/Update

Great service Sunday, and terrific rehearsal. An all around EXCELLENT day.

Worship Songs for This Week
Forever
Days of Elijah
Healer
Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Let it Rain (open the floodgates of heaven)

Below is a video for Breathe on Me, Breath of God. It's an older song from Hillsong but we don't currently do it at Northside and we'll be introducing it Sunday. Band, if you want the chart, I'll email it to you prior to Sunday. Please keep scrolling below the video for more info for Sunday...

Colors for Sunday: Your choice - just make sure it's within platform dress guidelines. Thanks!

Christmas: Sunday we distributed Christmas music and rehearsal tracks. If you haven't picked yours up yet please do so this Sunday. Also don't forget, cost is $5 for each choir member.

Next lunch/rehearsal is on Sunday, September 7. Please come prepared to rehearse the first song in the Christmas book.

Prayer requests from Sunday night's rehearsal:

The Unstoppable Conference

Students going back to school - also Garland girls adjusting to new school

Dawn - job issues/schedule

Rivera's - car situation

Genung family issues

Devon - healing

Joel - neck problems - healing

James - housing for he and Joseph closer to the church and to Gaither

Susan - open doors and healing

We are headed to serious new levels in worship! Can't imagine what God will do as we come prayed up, ready, expecting, more committed than ever to seeking Him.

Love you...

Things to know for Sunday, August 17 UPDATED again on Friday!!

What a service Sunday! I'm telling you, worship is at a H.N.L. (hole 'nother level!) Get ready, the best is yet to come as long as we pray it in. It's time to press in!

This Sunday's line up is:

Holy is the Lord God Almighty
Every Move I Make
You Are Near
Lord I Give You My Heart (This is My Desire)

Dress for this week is ~ Black and white. Let's be as sharp as possible...Lourdes is coming to take pictures this week - new choir photos! Yippee. She'll be on hand for the morning service as well as during our luncheon and rehearsal.

CHOIR SONG FOR SUNDAY: He's Been Good

Speaking of luncheon, don't forget it's a potluck lunch again this week (bring enough for your family - plus -- and a 2-liter of soda), with rehearsal to immediately follow. Lots of news upcoming, so make sure you are there. We're actually going to talk about... (gasp!) Christmas.

We're going to a new level in worship at choir practice this week too...just come and see what it's all about. Also please note that for rehearsal I'd like you to be familiar with "In That Name" from the Obvious Collection. Please rehearse this with your rehearsal trax before Sunday afternoon.

And last, but not least...thank you Eddie Rivera, for fixing the air conditioning. :-) And for bringing our sound to a HNL.

Love you all...

What a service!

Wow, the presence of God was so strong in our midst this past Sunday was amazing! We're going to another level this week, so get ready, and pray it in! As you know we ended up doing "Healer" Sunday morning because the Holy Spirit just led that way. What a time!

As Pastor mentioned on Sunday, where God is doing things, the devil shows up too! So we need to be in much prayer for His Kingdom to be increased, and the assignments of the enemy to be cancelled. Join me in intercession and fasting this week, for continued breakthroughs. Love and appreciate all of you...

Worship Line Up for Sunday:

The Name of the Lord is a Strong Tower/Blessed Be the Name
Trading My Sorrows
Amazing Grace/My Chains Are Gone
Healer

Choir Song: In All the Earth

Colors for Sunday: it's another "your choice" of color Sunday but please make sure you are within platform dress guidelines!

Other news:

Welcome to Epi and Ashley - new choir members! We are blessed to have you!

Don't forget our next rehearsal is Sunday afternoon, August 17 - again it will be a choir covered dish luncheon. Reminder that entire choir families are welcome to stay but please bring enough food to cover. We will eat right after church and then get down to practice.

Prayer Requests:

Susan Lilly - financial breakthrough, second job, emotional healing.

** Amazing Grace My Chains Are Gone is posted below - for you to learn if you don't already know it...

AMAZING GRACE MY CHAINS ARE GONE

Wow! What a service Sunday! I'm still thanking God for all that He did. The best is yet to come.

As promised in rehearsal Sunday, I'm posting this video for you to learn for this upcoming Sunday. Dustin and I did this as a special number this past week, but in this week upcoming we'll sing it in worship. So be ready!

AMAZING GRACE MY CHAINS ARE GONE

Amazing grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I'm found, was blind, but now I see

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear and grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed

CHORUS:

My chains are gone! I've been set free!
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, Amazing grace

The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures

Verse 3:

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, the sun forget to shine
But God, who called me here below, will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
You are forever mine

Start learning this song NOW! (UPDATED 8/18)

UPDATED 8/18/08 - I had the original Planetshakers video on here however they removed it from YouTube. I like the way Planetshakers does the song and this was the only other video I could find -- it's a cartoon...but at least you can hear the song.

We begin rehearsal on this Sunday, and will introduce it to the congregation in the upcoming weeks. This song is hot, hot, hot right now and it's no wonder why!!! It's so amazing. I'm just a lih-tle bit excited about it. Get ready, get ready, get ready...

Ever notice I say things in three's when I get excited?

Yes, yes, yes.

Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait!!!

:)

Lyrics below...

HEALER

You hold my every moment
You calm my raging seas
You walk with me through fire
And heal all my disease
I trust in You
I trust in You

I believe You're my Healer
I believe You are all I need
I believe You're my Portion
I believe You're more than enough for me
Jesus You're all I need

Nothing is impossible for You
Nothing is impossible for You
Nothing is impossible for You
You hold my world in Your hands

Sunday, August 3rd

Sunday morning worship line up:

My Redeemer Lives
Lord, I Lift Your Name on High
Mighty to Save
Here I am to Worship

Choir Song: "You Are" from the Obvious collection

Colors: Your choice - just make sure you are within platform dress guidelines.

Just a reminder that we are having lunch as a choir on Sunday (please bring a dish to share) followed by rehearsal. You will have the rest of the evening free.

In preparation for rehearsal please go over the songs, "He's Been Good" and "In All the Earth". (both from Obvious)

Let's be in much prayer about what God wants to do this week. We had a great service on Sunday!! The Lord has much more in store for us this week as we seek Him.

Sunday, July 27

Worship line up:

Trading My Sorrows
All Things are Possible
Thank You, Father
Still

Choir Song: Until Every Nation

Colors: Red and Black

Line up for July 20

Hope you all are having a great summer, filled with the joy of the Lord and some extra time to rest and renew if at all possible. We have had lots of Northsiders on vacation and my prayer for each of you is that you would be renewed. refreshed and restored... to go forth, to do His will and serve Him as never before!

Remember if you are on vacation, please let me know...communication is essential so that proper planning for the weekend is in order. Sometimes we have to change the choir song dependent upon too many people being out in one section. The earlier you can let me know if you are going to be missing, the better so that we do not have a stressful morning with having to change things up at the last minute. Thank you!

Worship Songs:
God is Moving
God is Great
Give Us Clean Hands
How Great is Our God/How Great Thou Art

Choir song: "It's in Jesus"

Colors: Black and white

Just FYI, as I announced this past Sunday morning, our next choir rehearsal is Sunday, August 3. We are going to do something different this time. We will be sharing lunch immediately following morning worship and then rehearsing...and you will have the rest of the day free! Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share...we will be having lunch potluck style. Drinks will be provided. This will be a fun time of fellowship with the choir members, and something you don't want to miss!

In preparation for this rehearsal, please practice "He's Been Good" and "In all the Earth" from the Obvious Collection.

Also remember, these are the days of summer where many go at a slower pace and take time to rest and renew which is good ~ but don't slack off on prayer and seeking God for what He wants to do in our lives and in His church!

Love you all...

Stuff for Sunday morning, July 13

God has really been stirring my heart along the lines of obedience and holiness and this week we're going to sing about that. Right now our preaching series on Sunday morning is about freedom. In relation to that, keep in mind that unless we are living holy lives in obedience to God, the freedom we so long for will elude us. There is freedom and joy in living a life abandoned to Him.

A recent quote that has really spoken to my heart:

"We are prepared to serve the Lord only by sacrifice. We are fit for the work of God only when we have wept over it, prayed about it, and then we are enabled by Him to tackle the job that needs to be done. May God give to us hearts that bleed, eyes that are wide open to see, minds that are clear to interpret God's purposes, wills that are obedient, and a determination that is utterly unflinching as we set about the tasks He would have us do."
~ Alan Redpath

Worship songs for this Sunday:
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
Holy, Holy, Holy (Praise Him, Praise Him & Lift Him Up)
Living Sacrifice
Holiness, Holiness is What I Long for (Take My Life)

This is also missions Sunday. Choir will sing for missions offering and the song will be ~ Until Every Nation

Colors for this week are YOUR CHOICE but please make sure you are in PLATFORM DRESS CODE. Question/clarification as to what that is? Call or e-mail me.

Also if you are not going to be here Sunday morning - due to sickness, vacation or whatever, please e-mail or call me.

Above all else........pray the price!

Line Up for Sunday,

Worship:

My Redeemer Lives
Lord I Lift Your Name on High
Mighty to Save
Amazing Love (You are My King)
At the Cross (Chorus of hymn only)

Choir song: How Precious is the Blood

This will be a robe Sunday.

Don't forget ~ choir practice Sunday night! Rehearse "He's Been Good" and "In all the Earth"

BE IN PRAYER FOR WHAT GOD WANTS TO DO THIS SUNDAY!

Sunday, June 29 News & Notes

Worship Songs This Week:

Holy is the Lord God Almighty (The Earth is Filled With His Glory…)
You, You Are God
Be Glorified
Holy, Holy, Holy (Hymn)
Pour My Love on You

Choir Song This Week: Obvious

Colors this week: Your choice of color ~ we're going to go mixed this week ~ let's call is "freestyle" ~ just please stay in platform dress guidelines - with specific attention to...no shorts, jeans, strapless, spaghetti straps, etc. Thank you!

Other stuff to note: PRAY, PRAY, PRAY!

Last week we have a salvation, a few rededications and re-fillings of the baptism in the Holy Spirit! God is so good. All this despite the enemy trying to stop us with the power going out. However, although our natural power went out the supernatural power never did! God's power was with us and took us through to a great service with lives changed.

Let's pray for that same life-changing power to move in our midst this week.

** Next choir rehearsal is Sunday night, July 6 ~ please rehearse songs, "He's Been Good" and "In All The Earth" in preparation. We're going to have some extra special fun at next time's rehearsal so be ready!

Stuff for Sunday, June 22

Sunday Morning Set:

God is Moving
Send the Fire
Old Time Power
Let it Rain

Choir song: Spirit of God

What we're wearing: red, for fire! Woo hoo! :-) (Black and red, either, both - your choice)

Be sure to see song lyrics and special note, on blog post below. Thanks!

More than anything, PRAY and come EXPECTING!

Send the Fire & Old Time Power

We are headed into another week of our series of messages on, "The Presence Driven Church"! Wow, what a time we had last week. God did some great things. We are picking up right where we left off last week. Come expecting great things.

The following are two hymns we will be doing this week. Some of you know them well and have done them many times before. Some of you have never heard them before. These are a lot of words to know for the upcoming service if you are not familiar with these songs, so I'm printing them all there so you can acquaint yourselves with the words before rehearsal Sunday. Choir members, if you don't know these songs, I'd recommend that you get to worship rehearsal a bit earlier when the band/frontline gets there (8 am) to go over the songs.

SEND THE FIRE

Verse 1

O God of burning cleansing flame, send the fire
Your blood-bought gift today we claim
Send the fire today

Look down and see this waiting host
And send the promised Holy Ghost
We need another Pentecost
Send the fire today
Send the fire today

Verse 2

God of Elijah hear our cry, send the fire
And make us fit to live or die, send the fire today

To burn up every trace of sin
To bring the light and glory in
The revolution now begin
Send the fire today
Send the fire today

Verse 3

It's fire we want for fire we plead, send the fire
The fire will meet our every need, send the fire today

For strength to always do what's right
For grace to conquer in the fight
For power to walk the world in white
Send the fire today
Send the fire today

To make our weak hearts strong and brave, send the fire
To live a dying world to save, send the fire today

Oh see us on Your altar lay
We give our lives to You today
So crown the offering now we pray
Send the fire today
Send the fire today
Send the fire today

OLD TIME POWER

Verse 1:

They were in an upper chamber, they were all in one accord
When the Holy Ghost descended as was promised by our Lord.

CHORUS

O Lord, send the power just now, O Lord, send the power just now;
O Lord, send the power just now, and baptize every one.

Verse 2

Yes, the power from Heav’n descended, with the sound of rushing wind;
Tongues of fire came down upon them, as the Lord said He would send.

Verse 3

Yes, this old time power was given, to our fathers who were true
This is promised to believers, and we all may have it too.

Stuff to know for Sunday, June 15

Praise and Worship This Week:

All About You
Holy is the Lord God Almighty (The Earth is filled with his glory)
You Are (My Heart's Desire)
Pour My Love on You
Holy, Holy, Holy (the hymn...just verse one)

Choir Song: "We Speak to Nations"

What we're wearing this week: Black, pink and white

Next choir rehearsal: Sunday night, June 22

Let's remember a few things this week...

• We must pray the price for what God wants to do.


• Fasting is also a part of it!


• Let's not forget our main mission: lost people! Do you care about them? Is this on your mind throughout the week, or an afterthought once you hear the pastors mention the importance...


• Who have you invited for church this week? Remember: M.B.I.T.S.! Not just a campaign, it's a passion of our hearts ~ caring about those who don't know Him.

Stuff for this weekend

Hey team ~ buckle up - this is going to be one exciting weekend!!!

Lots to share with you today:

First, instructions for Saturday's "DAY OF REFRESHING"...

The order of worship songs will be the same for this Saturday's Day of Refreshing as we did this past Sunday morning. Please be in place ready to get a sound check at 9:00 am sharp and then you will be released to continental breakfast and workshops. Service follows that. I will let you know as the time gets closer what the choir song will be. I am still considering it, but no worries, it will be something you know VERY well.

Note that for Saturday, colors are BLACK AND WHITE. Please look sharp! This is a BIG DAY!

Now, on to Sunday...

Our theme for June is, "A Presence Driven Church". I want you to be READY for the presence of God to come in and descend upon the place like never before. I'm serious. Be in more prayer than you've EVER been in because I know God wants to do something great.

Worship line up for this week:

Lord I Lift Your Name on High
Ancient of Days
You Said
We Speak to Nations

Most of you know the song "We Speak to Nations" from Lakewood Live, however we do not sing it regularly at NS, so some of you will have to familiarize yourself. Go to the You Tube video I've posted below with the lyrics and have a good knowledge of this for Sunday if you don't already know it well. It's one of the most powerful songs ever to be written. As we're going after the nations as never before, this song is renewed in my heart as one we need to sing and declare.

Colors for this Sunday are YOUR CHOICE, however........please STAY IN PLATFORM DRESS CODE! You know what I'm talkin' about. Don't set me up for a "come to Jesus" meeting with you. I'm just sayin'. (lol)

I am not sure about the choir song for Sunday yet. I have to work out some technical bugs (shock!) before I let you know that but I'll post again before Sunday. Again, no worries, it will be something you know like the back of your hand. (do you know the back of your hand?) :)

Just a note that we do not have choir rehearsal for the next two weeks. This Sunday afternoon/evening is Beach Day at Ft. DeSoto. I hope you'll be joining us after morning worship there. It's going to be a blast. Please join me as I float on my pink noodle, thanking God that we live in paradise. :-)

Next Sunday is Father's Day. It's Daddio's big day so we'll be having morning worship and dedicating our afternoon/evening to spending time with Dad.

The next choir rehearsal is sunday night, June 22. Things to work on? He's Been Good fron the Obvious Collection, and the rest of the Missions book.

Questions? E-mail me or post a comment here.

Love you and let's remember to PRAY THE PRICE for this Sunday. Invite a friend. Start caring about lost people if you don't already.

LAKEWOOD LIVE - We Speak to Nations

Hear the sound
The sound of the nations calling
Hear the sound
The sound of the fatherless crying
Who will go for us
Who will shout to the corners of the earth
That Christ is King

We speak to nations, be open
We speak to nations, fall on your knees
We speak to nations
The kingdom is coming near to you
We speak to strongholds, be broken
Powers of darkness, you have to flee
We speak to nations
The kingdom is coming near to you
We speak to you Be free
be free (Yeah, yeah)

Hear the sound
The sound of the nations worshipping
Hear the sound
Of sons and daughters singing
We will go for you
We will shout to the corners of the earth
That Christ is King

Fine linen

"And thou shalt make a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen..." Exodus 26:31

Exodus 26 details the specifications for the building of the Tabernacle and the instructions were quite detailed. They were to use only "fine linen" and give their best to God.

I believe God wants us to be fine linen people. He desires a church that will not only reach the nations but will use every resource at our disposal, and use it well.

Despite many obstacles you viewed every song as an opportunity this weekend and came through with flying colors. You watched carefully and went with the flow of what was needed at the time to "make it work."

Thank you for giving your best...your "fine linen." Just as with the building of the Tabernacle, you too consistently gave your fine linen this weekend -- 100%-- and I am so proud of you!

Missions Convention Weekend

This is it! The missions convention is here in just a few days.

On Sunday morning the choir will do "Everywhere" and "Spirit of God."

Sunday night we will do all four songs - "Everywhere", "Until Every Nation", "Spirit of God" and "We'll Build Your Church Lord." If you haven't already, memorize, memorize, memorize!!!

Sunday morning wear whatever you like because we're going to do robes on Sunday AM. Sunday night is going to be ALL BLACK. That's right, SOLID BLACK.

Sunday morning rehearsal times are as usual and on Sunday night the choir is needed at 5 pm at the church. Please plan accordingly.

Worship for Sunday morning is:

God is Moving
Days of Elijah
Mighty to Save
Hear us from Heaven

Please don't forget that in preparation for this great WORLD IMPACTING WEEKEND, we are having prayer at the church from 11 pm - 1 am on Friday night, followed by fellowship at IHOP. Also there is a 24 hour prayer shift going on Saturday from 10:30 until Sunday at 10:30. We must PAY THE PRICE for our next level. Reaching the world costs something. Yes it costs our finances but also our prayer power. C'mon, it's time to DIG IN, not time to SIT BACK. You are the warriors on the frontline and every one of you is needed to STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND P.U.S.H. (Pray until something happens.)

Let's go forth and impact nations!!!

Worship Line Up for May 25

Okey Dokey everybody, heads up for this Sunday ~

Songs:

Blessed Be Your Name
God is Great
How Great is Our God/How Great Thou Art
Give Us Clean Hands

Choir Song: You Are from the Obvious Collection

Colors ~ Black and Red

Reminder to all choir members to come prepared to rehearse the first 4 songs in the missions musical book - preferably memorized! We will use any extra time this week for a run through. Eat your CD's!

Tonight's Choir Prayer Requests

Becky - summer care for the kids; also prayer for her husband

Aida - sister Lois diagnosed with breast cancer - has spread; 3 small kids...pray for miracle.

Dawn - work schedule. Pray for a miracle.

Kirstie - band teacher - appendicitis; also wisdom for decisions

Susan - direction

Cathy T - David = training and tests upcoming

Mallory - currently in last semester for Master's - writing thesis

Margaret - for Donna

Tina - for Devon

Alex Rivera - sick

Missions Convention

Our economy

The 4-1-1 for Sunday, May 18

Photo from this past Sunday...you guys did a great job!
What a service!

Worship Songs for this Sunday:
Trading My Sorrows
Everyday
Here I am to Worship
Shout to the Lord
All Things are Possible

Choir song for this Sunday:
"Shout it Out"

Colors for this Sunday:
Black and white

Master Plan for this Sunday:
God's gonna move. How much? Depends on how much you and I pray, so let's get busy!

50 day challenge comes to and end, but it's only the beginning of what God will do!!!

Recently in our leadership meeting, Bernie Currie reminded our leaders of the old saying that someone once said - "Some people make things happen. Some people sit back and refuse to get involved as they watch other people make things happen. Some people just look around and wonder, "what just happened?"

I don't know about you but I want to be part of the group that chooses to make things happen. The biggest ways we do that are through praying, fasting, expectancy and serving!! Our team is an important part of that at Northside. And in this year of increase, we must increase our fasting, praying, expecting and serving! As we do I believe we will move past the small streams of refreshing, anointing and power we have experienced and move into what will seem like a water fall of God's Spirit, just rushing over our lives, our families, our church! We can't just sit back and wait for it, we have to press in and believe. This is the will of God for us. Okay, enough preaching there, I'll give you the 4-1-1 on Sunday:

Things to note for Sunday morning, May 11:

Praise and worship songs:

God is Moving
Days of Elijah
Mighty to Save
Hear us From Heaven

Choir song: It's in Jesus

Colors: This Sunday is Mother's Day and I want all Moms to be able to wear the color and outfit of their choice, yet I would like us to be especially uniform for this week's service, so this week will be "robe Sunday" but you will get to wear your "choice outfit" (with it showing) when not on the platform. Thanks!

This Sunday concludes the 50 day challenge. I don't know about you but I am believing for BIG things as we continue on. Let's let God be God in His house! It's time for the next level. It's time, time, time!

Frontline and band - 8 am; Choir at 8:30 - don't be late!

Also choir please remember to practice the daylights out of the first three songs in your "Everywhere" book. Let's have it ready to go and power packed.

~ I love you all ~

Tonight's prayer requests from choir practice

Jordan - applied for many jobs - pray for God's will

Susan - sinus problems

Cathy T's boss Shannon - son Sam has bump on head - possible brain problems. Pray for healing.

Hunter - last operation is supposed to last for 4 years - having issues, may have to have another operation.

Cathy G's Mom - stomach problems

Becky - family is sick

Bonnie - daughter Tasha for job situation

Pastor Lindsay - complete healing for foot after recent surgery.

Stuff to know for May 4

Okey dokey team, here's what you need to be prepared for this Sunday:

Worship Songs

All About You
Lord I Lift Your Name on High
Famous One
How Great is Our God

Choir Song

"Obvious"

Colors

"Miami brights" as I'm calling them. (Don't know if this is an official term, but I'm coining the phrase today if not...) What do I mean by this? Bright colors - hot pink, turquoise or bright blue, bright greens, reds, bold yellows...the bolder, the brighter, the better! Pair it with black, or wear the colors alone or mixed together. Just be bright, brighter and brightest!!!

Also remember - all usual guidelines apply for Sunday AM - nothing immodest or too casual. Go bright, go bold, but do not go hoochie.

Everlasting God

We're learning a new song Sunday morning and may well do it at some time in worship depending on how well we do in rehearsal and how ready we are. Please familiarize yourself with it if you don't already know it. Click link here for YouTube video of Chris Tomlin's version.


Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
(repeat)



Our God You reign forever
Our Hope our strong Deliverer


You are the everlasting God
The everlasting God
You do not faint
You won't grow weary
You're the defender of the weak
You comfort those in need
You lift us up on wings like eagles



Words and music by Brenton Brown and Ken Riley, copyright 2005, Thankyou Music

Things to know for Sunday, April 27

We are warriors on the frontlines at Northside. When there was a battle back in the days of the Bible, they sent the praisers out first. That's us! We are the soldiers on the frontline, sent forth to fight for victory. As Sunday draws closer this week, be in increased prayer, believing in faith that God is going to bring a breakthrough.

Praise & Worship

You, You Are God
God is Great
Blessed Be Your Name

Hear us From Heaven

Holy Spirit Rain Down

* Note - we will also learn and possibly do "Everlasting God" - lyrics and link to song posted above.

Choir Song

Jesus, We're Depending on You

Colors

Black and pastels (light blue, light pink, light yellow, light green...you get it..."light"...) :-)

Are you praying?

Are you fasting?

Are you expectant?

Are you ready?

To qualify for a miracle, you must have a need! We have needs. Let's believe God for a miracle.

Praise Reports & Prayer Requests from choir tonight

Praise Reports

Dawn - problems at job were taken care of!

Kirstie - band trip went great!

Prayer Requests

The youth - fine arts this weekend

Hunter Kinsella - last surgery was supposed to last 4 years - there is pressure on brain/eyes again; may need surgery next month.

Todd's finger

Bonnie - job situation - needs PT job; ex to retire

Dawn - work schedule changed so she can be here every Sunday.

Donna - has meeting about apartment Monday - pray for favor.

Becky - grand opening at her work this week - need new business and for people to know they are there. Pray for a successful grand opening. Also for her husband - that he would draw closer to Jesus - and also come back to church. ,

Alex - interview on Tuesday for job. Pray for favor!

Margaret - for Amanda for home/school issues.

Joel - training Dylan

Everyone ...

Pray for revival...

SOULS

Our economy

There is much spiritual warfare especially as we are on our 50 day fast...

PRAY THE PRICE FOR REVIVAL AND VICTORY.

Special Reminders:

Missions Convention - Sunday June 1 - 10:30 and banquet/musical at 6:00 PM

Day of Refreshing - Saturday, June 7 - 9:00 AM - 12: pm

Love you all...and...
g'night!

Hear Us From Heaven

LYRICS:

Lord, hear our cry
Come heal our land
Breathe life into these dry and thirsty souls

Lord, hear our prayer
Forgive our sin
And as we call on your name
would you make this a place for your glory to dwell

Chorus:

Open the blind eyes
Unlock the deaf ears
Come to your people
As we draw near
Hear us from heaven
Touch our generation
We are your people
Crying out in desperation

Bridge: Hear us from heaven...
Hear us from heaven
Hear us from heaven (4x)

VIDEO: For some reason I can't get the video to upload, but just click here and it will take you to it.

Stuff you need to know for April 20 * Changes made since Tuesday!

Team - please note, there have been changes made since Tuesday, as time went on, I felt led by the spirit to change the original line up for Sunday. Thanks for your attention to the changes...

Worship Line Up:

God is Moving
Days of Elijah
Let Your Glory Fall in This Room
Hear Us From Heaven

Hear us from Heaven is a new song and lyrics and the song will be posted for you to familiarize yourself with before the weekend.

For the offering, worship team and choir will lead the song, "Still." (When the oceans rise and thunders roar...I will soar with You...)

Colors will be black with pink or white or a combination of all three.

Just a platform dress code reminder - no jeans, strapless, thin straps or bare backs.

Choir rehearsal is Sunday night - just a reminder that we are working on "He's Been Good" from the Obvious Collection and also the first song in your missions musical book, "Everywhere."

If for some reason you will not be present this Sunday, please let me know ASAP. Remember, the excellence of the worship team/choir is dependent upon your faithfulness and commitment to our "expectations for excellence" outlined in January.

Keep fasting, keep praying, keep believing for something awesome this week!

On the list for this Sunday...

Expect great things from God as we continue in this 50 day challenge! This Sunday makes 3 weeks of fasting and prayer for breakthrough! Let's keep pressing in.

Worship songs for this week:

Blessed be Your Name
Trading My Sorrows
Amazed
You Are Near

First offering - choir will sing "Obvious" - those of you who were not here at rehearsal on Sunday need to especially focus on this and make sure you know it. Please go over it with your rehearsal CD this week and come to morning rehearsal with it memorized this week.

Second offering (missions): The choir/worship team will do the song, "Living Sacrifice" that was taught to the congregation last week. To brush up on this again simply go to the link in the post below and click and listen.

Colors this week: your choice! Yeah! This is a "your choice" week however please keep in mind all other guidelines of modesty and dress still apply. :-)

We've got lots to do with polishing up Obvious to make sure it's ready to go on Sunday, so please...band, frontline and choir...be on time!

Prayer requests from tonight's rehearsal

Here are the prayer requests for tonight, plus a funny church sign I found. I thought you all would find it amusing! Um, this is a REAL sign from a REAL church.

Todd - got finger caught in machine at work, halfway amputated finger and is undergoing surgery on Tuesday. Can't use left hand at all and he is left handed. He also has upper respiratory infection.

Bonnie - pain in upper abdomen. Having endoscopy.

Brian - Donna's son - recently saved; trying to get job, also other financial needs.

Pastor Lindsay - sick this week, also has consultation for laser surgery Tuesday. Praise report - friend Kristen is moving closer towards the Lord, is seeking; recently spoke of going on a fast. Pray for her to be drawn closer to a relationship with Jesus.

Susan - stomach issues.

Jordan - spring break safety for everyone.

Donna - many physical issues.

Dawn - "drama" at job.

Margaret - Ashley - personal situations

James - for his son/leadership

Link to song for Sunday

Here is a link to the song for Sunday, compliments of Pastor Lindsay...

http://www.mp3-codes.com/upload/show.php?id=319934

Please familiarize yourself with it for this weekend.

Lyrics to song for Sunday

Information for this Sunday (April 6) service is below...and here are lyrics to a song we will do on Sunday. (It's an older song but we have not done it at Northside.) We have not been able to find a link or video on line, but please familiarize yourself with the words as much as possible so you don't have to stand there and mouth "watermelon" or "peas and carrots"...

Living Sacrifice

Take from me my whole life and let it be
Holy and pleasing unto you
For this is my act of worship so let me be
Transformed and renewed

(chorus)
Give me ears that hear your voice
Give me eyes that see your face
Give me the heart of one who worships you with passion
And I will be a living sacrifice

Stuff to know for Sunday Morning April 6

GET READY, GET READY, GET READY! With prayer, fasting and expectancy we are looking forward to another great week!

Sunday Morning Worship Songs

Beautiful One
Holy is the Lord God Almighty (The earth is filled with his glory)
Amazing Love
Living Sacrifice

Choir Song: How Precious is the Blood

Color for Sunday is Red and Black

Also just a reminder that Sunday night is choir practice at 6 pm. We will be learning the song Obvious from the Obvious book collection. Somebody e-mailed me this week and said, "wait, what book was that?" Um, it's OBVIOUS. :-)

You will also be getting new music this week for the missions musical. Yippee!

What's with the picture of the oranges? Well, for the people who are on the Daniel Fast for the 50 day challenge I just wanted to tempt you with something you could actually have... (GRIN) Also to remind you to go forth and bear fruit! Good fruit...the kind that lasts.

Love to all...have a fantastic week!