WORSHIP IDEAS FOR HARVEST SEMINAR
(SOFP = Songs of Faith and Praise; PFTL = Praise for the Lord)
Anytime during the weekend
People
Need the Lord (660 SOFP)
Freely,
Freely (852 PFTL, 635 SOFP)
Saturday
Sessions (if we want to sing a little)
Heaven
Came Down (822 PFTL, 517 SOFP)
The
Gospel Is for All (632 PFTL)
Victory
in Jesus (717 PFTL, 470 SOFP)
Some
Time in Prayer would be appropriate as well
Sunday Bible Class
Focus:
Our sinfulness and need for God
At
the end of class, we need one song, led contemplatively, to help people reflect
on their sin.
My
Sins, My Sins My Savior (445 PFTL, 352 SOFP), vv. 1-2
While
on the Sea (774 PFTL)
Without
Him (PFTL 779, SOFP 544)
My
Eyes Are Dry (792 SOFP)
Sunday Morning Assembly
Focus:
The death, resurrection, and identity of Jesus
Scripture
Reading close
to the sermon: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 (choose your best reader!)
Generally,
any songs about the focus (whether praise-oriented, reflective, or whatever)
Before
the Lord’s Supper, you might
consider repeating whatever song we sang at the end of Bible class, to tie
together our need and his sacrifice.
Invitation
Songs (songs
not typically used for the invitation may fit better here because the ending
point of the sermon will have to do with Christians recognizing and thanking God
for what a wonderful gift we have received in Christ):
Thank
You Lord (Jernigan) (781 SOFP)
Hallelujah!
What A Savior (203 PFTL, 337 SOFP)
His
Name Is Wonderful (861 PFTL, 163 SOFP)
Christ,
We Do All Adore Thee (90 PFTL, 186 SOFP)
All
Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name (Diadem) (20 PFTL, 145 SOFP)
All
Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name (Coronation) (19 PFTL, 162 SOFP)
In
Moments Like These (239 SOFP)
Lamb
of God (176 SOFP)
Closing
Songs (to
transition to Sunday p.m.):
Will
You Not Tell It Today (783 PFTL, 628 SOFP)
Freely,
Freely (852 PFTL, 635 SOFP)
Stand
Up, Stand Up for Jesus (595 PFTL, 648 SOFP)
Sunday Evening Assembly
Focus:
Evangelism
Scripture
Generally,
any songs about the focus, some good ones are:
Shine,
Jesus, Shine (290 SOFP)
People
Need the Lord (660 SOFP)
Also
some harvest-oriented songs:
Come,
Ye Thankful People, Come (114 PFTL, 729 SOFP)
Far
and Near (139 PFTL, 784 SOFP) (Don’t
let it drag!)
Harvest
Time/Arise! The Master Calls (51 PFTL, 638 SOFP)
There
Is Much to Do (658 PFTL)
Invitation
and Closing Songs:
Lord,
Speak to Me (381 PFTL, 771 SOFP)
Will
You Not Tell It Today? (783 PFTL, 628 SOFP)
Freely,
Freely (852 PFTL, 635 SOFP)
Stand
Up, Stand Up for Jesus (595 PFTL, 648 SOFP)
Rise
Up, O Men of God (553 PFTL)
Harvest
Time/Arise the Master Calls (51 PFTL, 638 SOFP)
There
Is Much to Do (658 PFTL)
Notes
You are not limited to the ideas here, of course. I am merely trying to provide a direction and some ideas because I believe the other aspects of the worship are important and coordinating them with the messages will enhance the power and effect of what we do. Many new songs have been released that are not listed above and might well fit better than those listed. I appreciate any work or help you can provide. I am also happy to discuss any of this with you in more detail or explore other ideas you may have. Please feel Contact Us.