Notes From My Church Bonus Edition-Energy Off Da Chain!!
The opening song, “Everywhere I Go”
Lakewood’s live recording of their upcoming worship album was the place to be in Houston last Wednesday night! Around 5,300 people packed the sanctuary in anticipation of the long awaited CD. The atmosphere was sizzling with energy. The audience was hyped from the start, ready to praise God and be a part of history. The choir stand was packed, the band was all warmed up and Cindy, Steve, Da’dra and Israel were ready for action.
My family’s road to get there was a bit rocky, but the the family mini-drama was all forgotten once the lights went down and the music kicked in. The drama started when I realized that my phone was not charged up and we had to turn around and get the charger. Houston’s traffic is not forgiving of such oversights. My husband is in the choir and had to be there early, the kids had choir rehearsal and we were stuck in slow moving traffic. The hubby tells me it’s all my fault, and if he’s not singing we’re all leaving. He was not a happy camper!
His choir buddies were calling him on the phone to see where he was, and I was praying frantically for traffic to ease up and for us to make it on time. The tension in our Chevy Silverado was as thick as the traffic! To make a long story short, the kids were indeed late for choir rehearsal, but hubby made it just in time. Just in the the nick of time! Thank God, all is well in our household. That was a close one!
I’m glad we persevered because the concert was absolutely awesome! Once they turned the lights down it was on! The audience were on their feet in anticipation well before the first note was struck. I just have to make mention of the band. They were off the hook on every song! I’m sure Greg at FaithBasedBlog.com took special notice of the fancy guitar work. The drummers particularly caught the attention of my little ones. The “light show” was great also.
The songs sung were:
1. Everywhere That I Go
2. I’m Still Standing - All right!! I think they did this one just for me!!
3. Free to Worship-Led by Da’dra, the only words for this is just awesome!! I love to hear Da’dra sing and her intro was great. The song was inspired by Lisa Comes and Ephesians 2:13.4. Always Welcome-Led by Steve and Da’dra. The talented brother & sister duo at their best. They sat down in chairs for this one, which made for a wonderful atmosphere.
5. It Is Well With My Soul
6. At the Cross
7. Mighty to Save-My favorite part of the entire concert was when they turned up the lights on the part of the song that said, “shine your light and let the whole world sing, we’re singing for the glory of the Risen King”. When they turned up the lights it was awesome to look around and see so many faces just glowing with God’s love.
8. We Have Overcome
9. Turn It Around
10. Love So Amazing-Aah, Cindy’s voice is both soothing and reverent.
11. Your Love-Led by Cindy. Loved the part of this song, that said, “there’s no limit to Your love”. God’s love is limitless and unconditional. That statement has the power to change everything!!
12. Say So-Seeing 5,000 hands pumping in the air to the words “let the redeemed of the Lord say so!”, was a lot of fun! Everyone got in on the act, even my now very tired little ones. 13. Favor of the Lord-What a great way to officially end (well almost) the recording.
It’s my season,
It’s my time,
For the favor of the Lord.
When everything was over, the audience just kind of stood there not wanting to leave. The worship team sensed that and announced they would sing one last song, which was “You Are Good”. The audience loved it! Steve and Israel had a great time jumping around the stage and riffing off each other. They both have that energy that makes you want to jump on the stage with them! They seem to have such a great time.
There was just something special about the night. The atmosphere was set for worship and God was glorified. The CD will be available along with Joel’s new book in October.
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