I’m spending time planning worship today. There are times when this becomes a task, but usually I am very blessed during the process. One important thing that I’ve learned over the years is how the Holy Spirit is very much a part of this. People often ask me “how do you decide what songs to […]
What Is A Worship Service?
Here’s a quick vision of our weekly Central Gathering at Mercy Road Church. Many churches call this a worship service. I grew up understanding this term for the weekly trip to church every Sunday morning. But I wonder how often we really think about the term ‘worship service’ in the context of our local church involvement? […]
Sunday Morning Go To Meetin’
Hello Church! I’d like to share with you my vision for how and why we worship together at our Central Gathering on Sunday mornings. This is not a thesis or intended to be a complete, detailed commentary, but simply an overview and conversational description of what’s on my heart as I get started as one of your pastors. […]
Church Technology Update…
A few months ago, at Harvest Church, we took the plunge into the world of digital audio with the purchase of a new Behringer X32 mixing console. One of the long range goals was to provide personal monitoring for our musicians. This is now starting to happen with the addition of Behringer’s P16-M units. These personal […]
10,000 Reasons Video
Love this song… 10,000 Reasons
The Task – Being a Worship Leader
An excellent description of what it means to be a worship leader…
Psalm 103 & 10,000 Reasons
We’ll be learning a new song at Harvest on Sunday, May 6th. Read Psalm 103 before and after you watch/listen to this video.
Seekers Rejoice!
I’m reading Pastor Scott Roen’s blog today, participating in our church’s “40 Days of Prayer” campaign, and I’m moved by the following scripture passage: Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Glory in his […]
Serving Is Worship
I wrote the following article for our church’s winter 2011 newsletter. -PB ————————————————————————————————————- I’d like to address and area of serving and worship that I’ve struggled with over the years. Here’s the question: “As a worship leader should I be focused on being a worshiper on the platform or should I be the leader?” Some […]
Harvest Worship Service: 7/24/11
Victory Chant (F-G), CCLI #23873 Victory In Jesus (G), CCLI #1259 Welcome: Pastor Brian Ministry Highlight: Pastor Scott Sweet Presence Of Jesus (G), CCLI #1232632 Offering: Lord You Are Good (E), CCLI #2726982 He Reigns (E), CCLI #4026635 Here I Am To Worship (E), CCLI #3266032 Sermon: Pastor Scott