Before Catalyst Atlanta 2012, we attended church at City of Life in Kissimmee, Florida. They sang a new song by Israel Houghton, "Jesus at the Center." It's a powerful worship song and definitely one I wanted to bring home to LifePoint.
While we were at Catalyst, Isarel Houghton was actually there and sang several of his songs, which included "Jesus at the Center." Wow! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIIhzTQkK9o "From my heart to the heavens, Jesus be the center. It's all about You, yes, it's all about You."
The Sunday before Dave and I left for Catalyst, he used Eddie Kirkland's song, "The Solution" in his message. Again, at Catalyst Eddie Kirkland was there and led that song. (Eddie Kirkland is one of the worship leaders at North Point Church in Atlanta where Andy Stanley pastors.) It's a great song with powerful lyrics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eoqxYtUJEs
On the second day of Catalyst, the North Point worship team/band led a couple songs and then the stage went dark. When the lights came back up, Michael W. Smith was at the keyboard leading "Above All, " and went into "Healing Rain." He ended with "Agnus Dei." The Guinnet Center was filled with the presence of God as 13,000 church leaders sang, "Alleluia, Alleluia, for the Lord God Almighty reigns. Holy, holy are You, Lord God Almighty. Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb." It was such a beautiful sound and sight as Michael Smith's hands were stretched toward heaven and everyone sang acapella with hands raised in praise. It was one of the highlights.
Gungor was a featured artist the first night of Catalyst. I didn't know who they were, but did recognize "Beautiful Things" that they sang. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyPBtExE4W0) I didn't realize until I got home that Gungor and Israel Houghton wrote, "Friend of God." Michael and his wife Lisa Gungor are accomplished musicians and he writes beautiful lyrics and music. At the moment I don't have any Gungor songs on my iPhone, but I definitely want to add his music to my collection.
I don't remember who led "One Thing Remains" by Jesus Culture, but it still rings in my heart. "God's love never fails, it never gives up, it never runs out on me." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_KXsMCJgBQ
At the end of Andy Stanley's session on the first day, he had the North Point worship team lead a song, but I never caught the title or who wrote it. I did manage to write down these four lines.
"The maker of the heavens knows my name
The author of the oceans gave me grace
My soul, my soul will ever sing Your praise
Who am I that You would find me here."
My soul, my soul, will ever sing Your praise.
Monday, October 15, 2012
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