Category Archives: Worship

Mercy!

Posted on September 27, 2017 by commaandco

I just came across a very old song, written by John Newton, set to new music by Jamie Barnes of Sojourn Community Church.  The lyrics are very powerful still in the 21st century, although written 230 years ago. John Newton is … Continue reading →

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Old to new

Posted on July 18, 2017 by commaandco

Worship – for those who love the rich wordings of old hymns, but who want to use 21st century music styles to engage a modern audience, there are some exciting new arrangements which combine both.  For example, one old and … Continue reading →

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Chapter and Verse: counter-cultural every day life

Posted on May 4, 2017 by commaandco

The Message version of Romans 12:1-2 puts it well  So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what … Continue reading →

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be who you were made to be

Posted on May 4, 2017 by commaandco

This morning, I have a sense that when followers of Jesus do what we are gifted to do ‘as unto the Lord’, no matter how we feel – that God says “You honour me” and it is pleasing to him. … Continue reading →

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Songwriting as community

Posted on September 25, 2016 by commaandco

This is a video showing the making of a Bethel album behind the scenes. It begins with Jenn Johnson, songwriter, explaining: “This was a really communal event, based out of just friends – so all of our friends helped, so the … Continue reading →

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The Sounds of the Universe

Posted on September 23, 2014 by drew24x7

This month (September 2014) I was part of a missions team in Albania. I spent much of my time there playing percussion with children and with adults, having great fun. Mostly we played out in the open air enjoying the … Continue reading →

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Kiss of Grace – Lorna McDougall

Posted on February 24, 2014 by drew24x7

  Recently we have had the pleasure of mastering an album of instrumental soaking music for Lorna McDougall – called Kiss of Grace. Kiss of Grace came from a live recording at a soaking session at Lorna’s home.  Lorna asked … Continue reading →

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Quiet Places – July 2013

Posted on July 12, 2013 by drew24x7

Last night we ran our regular quiet place… a space for people to come an enter into silence.. to meet with God face to face… After folks went their own way I picked up the camera and took a few … Continue reading →

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Psalm 100 – A psalm of thanksgiving

Posted on July 8, 2013 by drew24x7

Psalm 100 A psalm of thanksgiving. 1 Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! 2     Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. 3 Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep … Continue reading →

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