A beautiful addition to the catalogue of songs from Vineyard Worship and Vineyard Soul, ‘Eternal Light’ is a new, gospel-forward single released in partnership with Heaven and Earth, a group of writers and worship leaders from Vineyard Columbus church. Written by Vineyard Worship pastor and songwriter Joshua Miller, along with Integrity Music writers Paul Zach and Kate Bluett, the collaboration on this new single carries the weight and assurance of lives spent dependent on the Lord. It is a song of truth that focuses our eyes on our ‘Eternal Light’ – giver of Hope, Peace and Love. The lyrics provide a soulful, upbeat meditation on the steadiness of God and a prayerful petition to be anchored in everlasting truth.
Matt Redman releases ‘The Praise Is Yours’, the second single from his awaited 2023 live album. The new song carries Redman’s signature highly congregational, selfless, and reverential worship. Recorded at the historic Mission San JuanCapistrano, CA, ‘The Praise Is Yours’ is steeped in Scripture and seeks to paint a big picture of God in the midst of a culture that pushes away from grandeur and reverence. The narrative of God’s epic story runs through the song – His creation, the cross, and the life to come – and it is simultaneously saturated by His goodness and glory. Matt Redman‘s heart is to awaken the Church’s heart towards God’s majesty in worship, “We have a lot of ‘me and Jesus, here and now’ songs and there’s nothing wrong with that – in fact, it’s a beautiful thing – but not if that’s all we ever sing,” he explains. “Our songs need to remind us we don’t just worship the God of here, now and today […] but of yesterday, today and forever.”‘The Praise Is Yours’ was written by Redman alongside Andi Rozier, Travis Ryan, and Joshua Seller.
The joy of Christmas inspired Worship For Everyone’s festive single ‘Come Now And Worship’. The new song tells the Christmas story whilst focusing everything on the call to worship – from the appearance of the angels announcing Jesus’ birth to the arrival of the wise men, bowing down. ‘Come Now And Worship’ is a heartening reminder of the hope we have in Jesus, despite all the troubles of the world. Becky Drake from Worship For Everyone says that, “the chorus beckons us all to come and worship this Christmas time and to fix our eyes and hearts on the Saviour.” Musically, ‘Come Now And Worship’ is celebrational and congregational, reflecting Worship For Everyone’s passion to bring the whole Church together in worship as the family of God. “It is singable and accessible, with a catchy melody for the youngest among us, but with narrative and truth that will still capture the hearts of older members of the church,” Becky adds. ‘Come Now And Worship’ will encourage us to remember the reason of Christ’s coming and to keep our hearts on this truth.
REVERE releases the full collection of bilingual songs that was captured earlier this year during a night of unscripted worship with worship leaders from around the US, Brazil, and the UK in partnership with Brazil’s premier Christian label, Oni Music. ‘Unscripted Portuguese’ has been slowly unveiled over the last few months as the musical initiative made space for international worship leaders to minister in English and Portuguese. The sound that resonates in ‘Unscripted Portuguese’ is the worshipful unity from people of three different countries believing and proclaiming the greatness of God. This new album carries REVERE‘s legacy and highlights the beauty of international worship leaders getting together and exalting the name of the Lord. REVERE exists to refocus the Church back on the Lord by creating a Christ-focused experience for every tribe, tongue, and nation.
A beautiful addition to the catalogue of songs from Vineyard Worship and Vineyard Soul, ‘Eternal Light’ is a new, gospel-forward single released in partnership with Heaven and Earth, a group of writers and worship leaders from Vineyard Columbus church. Written by Vineyard Worship pastor and songwriter Joshua Miller, along with Integrity Music writers Paul Zach and Kate Bluett, the collaboration on this new single carries the weight and assurance of lives spent dependent on the Lord. It is a song of truth that focuses our eyes on our ‘Eternal Light’ – giver of Hope, Peace and Love. The lyrics provide a soulful, upbeat meditation on the steadiness of God and a prayerful petition to be anchored in everlasting truth.
Vineyard Soul is the modern gospel expression from within the Vineyard Worship family. Recorded live in Chicago, ‘Vineyard Soul: The Chicago Sessions’ features the familiar and poignant vocals of Vineyard Soul powerhouses Tina Colón Williams and Joshua Miller. The former kicks things off with a gospel/rock number called ‘You Are God.’ Although I’m told that this is a new song, it had quite a dated sound, more akin to something that The Anointed Pace sisters might have produced. ‘Heaven’s Work’ follows in similar style, with a soaring guitar sound so low in the mix that I wondered what the point of it actually was? Miller takes the lead on the acoustic led ‘Expectation.’ Joined by other voices, he proves to have a warmth in his voice, which suits this mid-paced song of praise, well. The duo team up for ‘No Longer Strangers’ in which they sing “We are no longer strangers to your arms.” Of the six songs on this EP, this one was easily my pick of the bunch. An interesting collection. But, I can’t shake the feeling that this EP is trying to capture a sound of days gone by. Perhaps we’re in for a rock/gospel renaissance soon. 6/10.
Vineyard Worship presents its latest release, ‘Vineyard Soul: The Chicago Sessions’. Vineyard Soul is the modern gospel expression from within the Vineyard Worship family. Recorded live in Chicago, ‘Vineyard Soul: The Chicago Sessions’ features the familiar and poignant vocals of Vineyard Soul powerhouses Tina Colón Williams and Joshua Miller. Featuring ‘You Are God’, an upbeat, extravagant, joyful song of repentance and an electric faith declaration, and ‘Heaven’s Work’ ,a timeless prayer, calling us to be active participants in God’s Kingdom come and His will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven, ‘Vineyard Soul: The Chicago Sessions’ is layered with rhythmic grooves and dynamic vocal arrangements. Produced by gospel heavyweights Calvin Rodgers & Phillip Feaster, ‘Vineyard Soul: The Chicago Sessions’ is a fresh and authentic sound capturing the heartbeat of the growing number of multiethnic churches in the Vineyard movement.
The new REVERE single is a stunningly warm revisitation of ‘How Deep The Father’s Love For Us’, a timeless anthem written by UK singer-songwriter Stuart Townend. The profound and poetic lyrics are wholeheartedly interpreted by Mission House’s Jess Ray on lead vocals and Taylor Leonhardt’s gentle singing joined with Zach Bolen’s (Citizens) powerful voice . This version of ‘How Deep The Father’s Love For Us’ is an emotion-filled one, marrying the truth of God’s unmatched love to our frail and needy hearts. With a stripped-back nature, it invites us to pause and meditate on the unfathomable goodness of the Lord’s heart for us. ‘How Deep The Father’s Love For Us’ truly is a song we all need to hear and sing.
‘Unser Vater’ is the first single and title track for ICF Worship’s upcoming EP. Translating as “Our Father” the song is inspired by the Lord’s Prayer, reminding us of the open-armed invitation to come to God and a declaration of faith in His unconditional love. Crafted from a place of “relentlessly seeking the Lord like never before,” as singer Luca Aprile says, the single leads to the heart of the Father from the first note. ‘Unser Vater’ opens on a chill note with a rhythmic backbone that evolves into ardent worship, each line declaring the life-changing love of our God. ICF Worship revisit the powerful song (previously released on album ‘Choose To Praise’) with fresh energy and passion flowing from the team’s undeniable experience of Divine Love.
Scottish folk worship band Celtic Worship release their first single ‘Come Thou Fount’ from highly anticipated new album ‘Morningtide’ coming in the autumn.
With a unique approach to worship blending traditional and contemporary Christian music with their native sonorities, Celtic Worship are celebrating the multifaceted beauty of the Kingdom of God! As with many songs that Celtic Worship are drawn to, ‘Come Thou Fount’ is a traditional hymn, originally written in 1758 by Robert Robinson.
And I hope, by thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger, wandering from the fold of God;
He to rescue me from danger, interposed his precious blood.
The words beautifully remind us that God is the One who takes initiative; He sought us when we were still strangers, rescued us, and takes us to arrive at home.
‘Come Thou Fount’ paints a huge and wonderful picture. Celtic Worship put their stunning arrangement together quite instinctively, making use of both vocalists Steph Macleod and Naomi Stirrat, who deliver warmth and power in each verse.
A beautiful instrumental melody is also weaved through by Mhairi Marwick on the fiddle and Scott Wood on bagpipes and whistle.The new Celtic Worship single is a striking taster of what is yet to come!
Celtic Worship recorded the music video for Come Thou Fount in Glasgow’s iconic Barrowland venue! Check out the trailer and set a reminder for the YouTube premiere later today at 7pm UK Time.
Vineyard Worship release ‘Roll Like A River’, the last single from forthcoming EP ‘Vineyard Soul: The Chicago Sessions’ coming on August 20th, 2021. This new song is a rallying cry and petition for God’s justice to flood and fill the cracks of our broken society. It ponders the empathy of our Saviour in facing abuse and oppression and equally exalts the unwavering hope found in Him. ‘Roll Like a River’ is a timely anthem, as the world frantically searches for answers and struggles with division in the process, the new Vineyard Worship track points to the effortless unity gushing from the Kingdom of God. Written in June 2020, shortly after the horrific death of George Floyd, ‘Roll Like A River’ literally flowed out of contemplation, prayer and conversations taking place between songwriters Joshua Miller, Tina Colón Williams and Mark Alan Schoolmeesters. Joshua Miller, one of the vocalists on Vineyard Soul tells of a clear theme emerging for the Kingdom to come in its fullness, “the idea of Justice, Mercy and Surrender are common realities of the Kingdom,” he adds. Marrying the beauty of these virtues with the ultimate example of selfless love – Jesus – taking on the cross-and Kingdom themes throughout the scriptures, ‘Roll Like A River’ came together as an ode to the hope we can have now for what is yet to come. Led by vocalist Tina Colón Williams, known for the warmth and power of her emotive voice, ‘Roll Like A River’ combines an irresistible approachability and intricate musical structures. The new single is soulful, joyful and truly infuses the listener with glimpses of the Kingdom of God.
Citizens release first single ‘Light Of Your Grace (Live)’ from their upcoming Live project The Joy of Being Together. The song was recorded in the room where Citizens first met started the band; music originally brought them together and now, 10 years later, their friendship is what continues to bring them together. ‘Light Of Your Grace (Live)’ is a beautiful song that reminds us that we don’t need to hide in the struggle. When we confess our sin, God meets us with grace and we can walk in the brightness of His freedom. ‘Light of Your Grace (Live)’ releases today along with video of the live recording
REVERE revisit the huge and impactful ‘Revelation Song’ in a stunning version by Mission House & Citizens. The beauty emerging from Mission House‘s Taylor Leonhardt mesmerizing folk vocals and Citizens’ emotion-filled interpretation featuring violin, keys and nylon string guitar. ‘Revelation Song’ marked a generation of Church and this new single carries its legacy of holiness into our current times, leading us to the heart of worship – our Lord Jesus. Recorded in an awe-inspiring empty sanctuary, REVERE‘s ‘Revelation Song’ invites the listener into a renewed and intimate “revelation” of God.
Worship For Everyone are completing their year of singles with Masterplan, a joyful song to take us into the summer! Masterplan is based around the words of Psalm 139, declaring that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. With so many pressures and voices all around us, the song reminds us of our true identity in Christ. We have been loved from the start, God has gifted us uniquely and and we are all part of His Masterplan. Once again Nick and Becky hope that the song will connect across the generations as they continue to write songs with all-ages in mind. No matter how old or how young we are, their hope is that the words of Psalm 139 will encourage the whole family of God this summer as they hear the words ‘there’s nothing ordinary about the way you’ve made me!’
‘You Are God’ is Vineyard Worship’s new groove-infused release and lead single from forthcoming EP ‘Vineyard Soul: The Chicago Sessions’ coming in August 2021. The new song is an all-Vineyard co-write with Dana Masters (Vineyard Worship UK&I) and Vineyard Worship USA’s Tina Colón Williams and Casey Corum.
Birthed on Dana’s piano one day as she sought to express where she was at in her relationship with the Lord, ‘You Are God’ takes the listener on a journey: one of returning to the truth of God’s centrality regardless of where we might find ourselves. Dana explains: “I had somehow gotten to a place where I centred myself in the middle of an epic story. I was the protagonist, the heroine and everyone in my life, including God, were supporting actors.” Wrestling with this revelation and with subsequent questions about trusting God, Dana came to grasp the Holy Spirit’s gracious closeness and guidance in a whole new way!
‘You Are God’ takes inspiration from the words of Isaiah 55 (8-11), “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”The new Vineyard Worship song is an extravagant and joyful song of repentance and an electric faith declaration, affirming that when God is the centre everything else will be at rest in its place.
Produced by Chicago-based Calvin Rodgers and Phillip Feaster, the single features Tina Colón Williams’ warm and soulful vocals and perfectly taps into gospel brilliance with funk vibes and blues guitar riffs topping it off. ‘You Are God’ reminds us that our trust goes beyond the mortal soil of human existence and reaches into eternity.
Vineyard Worship presents the latest release from Vineyard Soul, ‘Heaven’s Work’. This modern gospel anthem expresses the cry of every believer’s heart to join in the movement of God. With a powerhouse vocal from worship leader, pastor, and immigration lawyer, Tina Colón Williams, ‘Heaven’s Work’, gives unifying language to a community of believers.
We wanna go where we see you moving
We wanna join what we see you doin’
Our heart’s desire is to see
Your Kingdom come
Written by Anabeth Morgan, Casey Corum, and Geno Olison and produced by Calvin Rodgers and Phillip Feaster, ‘Heaven’s Work’ is a timeless prayer, calling us to be active participants in God’s Kingdom come and His will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.
Never for Nothing 