Long time no post!. I was playing around with my new POD X3 Live a lot and I am enjoying every minute with it. Here is another simple power chord progression on key of E. I picked "You Are Holy" (Prince of Peace) as an example. This song really took off when Michael W. Smith sang in his worship album. Please log in to download the chord sheet.

Here is the chord chart. Just practice these chords over and over again. Enjoy!

[Verse]

[2X]

[Chorus]

 [2X]

[Ending]

I want to introduce a song that has been working in my heart. Ben Cantelon is a worship leader for Soul Survivor in England. Love Came Down is easy to sing and people loves to sing because it builds up very nicely to the chorus with meaningful lyrics.

My favorite part is the chorus.

I've found a love greater than life itself
I've found a hope stronger and nothing compares
I once was lost, now I'm alive in You

Enjoy the YouTube Video below and log in to download the chord sheet below the article.

Love Came Down

Ben Cantelon

When I call on Your name, You answer
When I fall, You are there by my side
You delivered me out of darkness
Now I stand in the hope of new life (x2)

[Pre-Chorus]
By grace I'm free, You've rescued me
All I am is Yours

[Chorus]
I've found a love greater than life itself
I've found a hope stronger and nothing compares
I once was lost, now I'm alive in You

[Verse 2]
You're my God and my firm foundation
It is You whom I'll trust at all times
I give glory and praise, adoration
To my Saviour who's seated on high

[Bridge]
Love came down and rescued me
I thank You, I thank You
I once was blind, but now I see
I see You, I see You

I finally had time to look back on the event. I was very impressed by the power of Holy Spirit during the event. Francis Chan's message on Acts about being bold with the power of Holy Spirit inside us was very challenging.

Brenton Brown on Saturday was just amazing. He is an amazing song writer. His tips on song writing were very practical and encouraging.

Tim's session about band dynamics were just pure fun.  He demoed how different groove can change the song by changing his "Happy Day" to Reggae, Jazz, Country, and Nashville groove. Input from each band members were very helpful too.

I am coming back next year for sure. What I like about this event is that it is cozy enough that I can be intimate with band and God.  Thanks Tim, Al and Worship Central and Rock Harbor Church for hosting!

Songs that touched my heart during this event were...
1. When I Survey (Tim's Version)
2. Breath
3. I Stand Amazed in the Presence
4. Jesus Saves (I think this is the next "Happy Day")

Here are some pictures.

The 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards was held in Nashville on April 23rd. Here are the winners of some major categories.

• Artist of the Year: Steven Curtis Chapman
• New Artist of the Year: Tenth Avenue North
• Song of the Year: "Give Me Your Eyes" Brandon Heath, Jason Ingram
• Male Vocalist of the Year: Brandon Heath
• Female Vocalist of the Year: Natalie Grant
• Group of the Year: Casting Crowns
• Song of the Year: "Give Me Your Eyes" Brandon Heath, Jason Ingram
• New Artist of the Year: Tenth Avenue North
• Rock Album of the Year: Satisfied, DecembeRadio
• Praise & Worship Album of the Year: Hello Love by Chris Tomlin

"Give Me Your Eyes" by Brandon Heath and Satisfied by Decemberadio were surprising because they were not in my radar. Here are all the winners on all the categories, http://www.doveawards.com/doveawards/09winners.php

I will be going to Worship Central Global Day in Orange County California at Rock Harbor Church. I AM EXCITED!!! I've met Tim Hughes at his church while I was in England last year for my vacation. He led the worship and gave a message. It was wonderful. I will meet with Brenton Brown, JD Walt, Cindy Rethmeier, Tim Hughes (Of Course) and Al Gordon. How awesome is that!

Here is the schedule on 4/24 (Friday) and 4/25 (Saturday)

FRIDAY

1PM - Doors open
2PM - Afternoon Session
3:30PM - Break
4PM - Seminars:
         Encounter: Crafting a Theology for Doxology, JD Walt
         Equip: The Band, Tim Hughes & the team
         Empower: The Worship Leader, Al Gordon, Caleb Clements and Cindy Rethmeier
5PM - Dinner
6:30PM - Doors open
7PM - Evening Session
9:30PM - Day ends

SATURDAY

9AM - Doors open
10AM - Morning Session
11:30AM - Live Lounge
1PM - Seminars:
         Encounter: Crafting a Theology for Doxology
         Equip: The Band
         Empower: The Worship Leader
2PM - Break
2:30PM - Afternoon Session
4:30 - Day ends

Register here https://www.rockharbor.org/worship-central/index.php and see you all there!

Phil Wickham has the "singlaong" album for free download at this website, http://philwickham.com/

I was browsing through my iPod and landed at this album. I was very impressed by how people singalong with him with such passion. It sounds like an acoustic guitar is the only instrument in this album. It reminded me of how we "singalong" together at Friday Bible Study with guitar during my college days.

Here is a video of him introducing "singalong"

And here is a video of my favorite song in the album, "Cannons"

If you are praiseweekly.com member, now you can download my weekly song set chord sheets. I have uploaded all the chord sheets that I used for past year. Please go to http://praiseweekly.com/downloads.html. You need to login to access to this page.

I will continue to upload chord sheets and any files that might be useful to all of us weekly. If you have any suggestions, please comment.

Thanks,

Eric

I stumbled upon this video seminar from Bob Kauflin from Sovereign Grace Ministry. He makes a lot of sense about leading worship and band dynamics. It taught me some good insights for each instruments and their parts and contribution to a band. He illustrates this with some examples.  It was once again a good reminder what is really important in leading worship. Some of his points were as follows.  I liked his second point the best. I like his emphasis on simplicity.

1. Listen to others as much as yourself
2. Content is the king everything serves the lyrics
3. Less is More, learn the beauty of playing nothing
4. Play a part not the chart, think about how to make the part memorable