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Title: WHAT IS A GOOD OPENING SONG?
Post by: ilovetosingforgod on March 30, 2011, 08:14:11 PM
What is good song to open service?
We were singing Oh Lord We Praise you?
But we are looking for another one..
Any Suggestions?
Title: Re: WHAT IS A GOOD OPENING SONG?
Post by: PianoClubhouse on March 30, 2011, 08:49:18 PM
Enter In (Joe Pace)
Just Want 2 Praise You (Maurette Clark)
What A Fellowship (traditional hymn)
Title: Re: WHAT IS A GOOD OPENING SONG?
Post by: Japica on March 31, 2011, 10:59:03 AM
Good Is Good. I believe my Marraette Clark Sheard, presence of the lord is here. Victory is mine
Title: Welcome to LGM Japica
Post by: 4hisglory on March 31, 2011, 11:01:44 AM
Welcome to LGM Japica
Title: Re: WHAT IS A GOOD OPENING SONG?
Post by: nana2005 on March 31, 2011, 12:34:25 PM
i love that oh lord we praise you! what about again i say rejoice? or the blessings of abraham? sing the praises and one of my favorites is give him glory by D'andre patterson and its easy!!!
Title: Re: WHAT IS A GOOD OPENING SONG?
Post by: ilovetosingforgod on March 31, 2011, 02:24:44 PM
What do you think of this song as a opening song?

ftp://
Norman Hutchins - Awesome God / "Best of JDI DVD" - In Stores Now / (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff4PTRDXSLc#)
Title: Re: WHAT IS A GOOD OPENING SONG?
Post by: betnich on March 31, 2011, 03:11:13 PM
I like it...
Title: Re: WHAT IS A GOOD OPENING SONG?
Post by: ilovetosingforgod on March 31, 2011, 03:47:02 PM
Quote from: betnich on March 31, 2011, 03:11:13 PM
I like it...

THANKS I DO TO...
Title: Re: WHAT IS A GOOD OPENING SONG?
Post by: Japica on March 31, 2011, 09:32:38 PM
Im that same Japicaii guy, japicaii username didnt work so i chose japica this time. Im not sure what went wrong
Title: Re: WHAT IS A GOOD OPENING SONG?
Post by: ilovetosingforgod on April 01, 2011, 01:47:20 PM
What do you think about Blessed in the City?
For and Opening Song?
Title: Re: WHAT IS A GOOD OPENING SONG?
Post by: Jmanley1116 on April 05, 2011, 10:33:29 AM
My church uses "Lord Take Control" by D.R. Curry Memorial Choir.  Its an oldie...but it works really well. The D.R. Curry Memorial Choir (Lord Take Control) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRv9S6ZDbTk#)   
Title: Re: WHAT IS A GOOD OPENING SONG?
Post by: rayjohnson83 on April 05, 2011, 01:49:48 PM
Lord you are GoOd....
Title: Re: WHAT IS A GOOD OPENING SONG?
Post by: alquarles on April 05, 2011, 01:50:42 PM
Our praise team usually do a slow congregational song like Thank You Lord or I Love You Lord Today as a opening song.
Title: Re: WHAT IS A GOOD OPENING SONG?
Post by: malthumb on May 30, 2011, 05:51:42 PM
My choir does every 4th Sunday, so we repeat the Introit every 4th Sunday for 6 months.  Since it's a month between when they hear it, the congregation doesn't seem to mind.  The last 3 rotations we did

Since we like for our Introits to be short, we only do the first verse or two and/or a few refrains of the chorus, then we bring the song back and complete it for the Offeratory.  We pick fairly simple songs, since we've gotten into the habit of having my kids on the instruments.

Enter In - Trinity Aug 29 2010 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZZ4gh1Q3P4#ws)

June is the last time we'll do "Praises".  Starting in July, we'll do "Welcome Into This Place" - Joe Pace & Colorado Mass

I guess what makes a good opening depends on what you are trying to do with the opening.  In our case, we want to set a fairly passive, reflective, open mood.  If you want to set a high energy, upbeat and involved mood you could go with "We're Blessed (Blessed In The City)" or "Friend of God" or "You Are Good".  We tend to save the high energy numbers to the selection just before the pastor delivers the sermon.

Title: Re: WHAT IS A GOOD OPENING SONG?
Post by: LaylaMonroe on May 30, 2011, 09:37:30 PM
I love Hezekiah Walker's "I'm Glad to Be Alive"