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Top 12 from 2012 from Vineyard Churches

 

 

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Here are the most read, watched and listened to resources of the year from Vineyard Churches.

 

 

 

We have a new release from Vineyard Record UK coming out called My Soul Yearns  on 30 June, so place your order now.

Blurb from the VRUK website:

"It was recorded live at the 2011 Vineyard National Leaders Conference with 1000 attendees comprising of leaders from the UK and European Vineyard churches, ‘My Soul Yearns’ offers an album of new and recently released worship songs that capture the heart and passion of Vineyard worship.

"With the opening title track that speaks of our desire to draw closer to God, through to the triumphal anthem of God’s all conquering love for His people (The Lamb Has Conquered), and finishing with a declaration of the King’s reign on this earth (Jesus You Reign), this album is an authentic expression of how God is moving with Holy power through the Vineyard UK movement where worship is one of its cornerstones."

Features worship leaders on 'My Soul Yearns' include Samuel Lane, Dave Miller, Carly Billingham and Joe Blustin, accompanied by their band which includes former Delirious? band member Paul Evans on drums. Produced by Trevor Michael (crave, Trent, Delirious?), the album was mastered at Abbey Road studios by Geoff Pesche (Gorillaz, Athlete, Coldplay).

The track I personally love is "I respond". A great audio snapshot from an outstanding national leaders conference. One to remember. One to get.  

ASD

 

The Lamb Has Conquered, the long anticipated new worship album from Vineyard Records UK is now out and those talented bods Elevation, who are part of Spring Harvest, have just posted a great video to the background to the songs. It features some of the songwriters out of Mercy Vineyard, Southampton: Jamie Pearson, Mike Pearson and Kate Cooke. 

Really inspiring stuff! If you've got a few minutes, worth checking out.

ASD

Just received the new worship album from Vineyard Records UK and truly loving it.

I know that, perhaps, you wouldn't expect me to say anything bad, but I really do like this album. Besides, what's not to like?

All the guys involved possess such wonderful hearts for worship and you know the songs come from a deep place. Their talent is also abundantly obvious on the ears.

This is what VRUK has to say about it in their promotional blurb on their website:

"The Lamb Has Conquered, the newest release from Vineyard Records UK, features a magnificent selection of the best new worship songs birthed and sung in Mercy Vineyard, Southampton.

All songs are penned by writers Mike & Jamie Pearson and Kate Cooke, and put to music by a brilliant group of UK musicians and worship leaders. The songs focus on the redemptive power of the incarnate Jesus raised to life for us. There is a strong declaration of the love and sacrifice of Jesus through songs which are sometimes very personal and reflective, and other times powerful and victorious. These “sung prayers” are dynamically, passionately and sensitively supported musically.

The strong line up of fresh new material features Kate Cooke (Love Divine), Sam Lane (Beautiful, All From You), Marc James (Surrender, Verra Cruz), Nigel Hemming (Great Big God, Hungry), Henry Cross (All From You, Verra Cruz), and producer and drummer Jimmy Cooke (Beautiful, Verra Cruz), amongst other excellent musicians. The album was mixed at Chapel Lane by Sam Gibson (Delirious, Hillsong United, Newsboys).

Opening with the battle cry, The Lamb Has Conquered, the album sets out at the very beginning the powerful message that our war has already been won, and proclaims who God is and what He did on the cross. The album then moves into a powerful acknowledgment of the power of the Lamb ending with the anthemic, ‘Worthy Is The Lamb’.

The Lamb Has Conquered offers 12 dynamic new worship songs of truth, courage, empowerment and hope for believers worldwide."

Well done, guys. You rock! Thanks for blessing the Church and continuing to lead us into His presence so ably.

By the way, we look forward to welcoming Marc James to Sudbury for Churches Together' Alive on Market Hill event on Sunday 11 July. Do come if you are able. You'd be very welcome.

ASD

I returned from last week's Vineyard National Leaders Conference in Bognor Regis to be asked if anything significant happened. I think some were probably expecting me to maybe relay stories of healing, but actually as weeks go it was significant in another way.

Not least because the question was asked whether Vineyard movement had any 'move' left in it.

It caused a lot of dinner time conversation. Some new to the Vineyard family asked whether there was something they should know. It was interesting how unaware many were to what was happening Stateside. Thanks to Andrew Jones at Tall Skinny Kiwi I got a heads up before the week.

UK Vineyard senior pastor Jason Clark has already started the conversation over at Deep Church and this has been picked up by Jason Coker at Pastoralia.

I echo the sentiment that it is timely to reassess/reaffirm the 10 distinctives brought afresh to us by UK & Ireland National Director John Mumford. It has got to be a healthy thing to look again at the reasons why we joined the Vineyard and remain in it, and why many others still want to become part of it.

Lest, we were under the illusion that we stopped being seen as radical by others. It certainly is not my own perception in south Suffolk.

It struck me last week how much the Vineyard, through John Wimber's selfless example, has kept emptying its own pockets to fill the pockets of others. It has given at great sacrifice. Sometimes, it might be argued, too much.

Many denominations and new church groups have been affected in some way, shape or form. New Wine, Soul Survivor, HTB, Alpha, New Frontiers and Hillsongs all apparently pay testament to that.

However, the thought that John Wimber could potentially become some faux holy relic truly horrifies me. But where I find comfort is in the roots of the Methodist Church, which historians tell us only really took off once it's founder John Wesley died.

It was suggested by Caleb Maskill, a church historian and church planter himself, that we were moving from being a 'renewal movement to a church movement'. I know this statement has already caused some consternation, but it deserves reflection.

I would encourage those of us in the Vineyard movement to be open to the debate, but I would also welcome other's perspectives too. 

Caleb spoke from Luke 15, where he suggested that a tree which has always been fruitful will naturally have to be pruned. But you only prune healthy trees. If the tree has rotten branches or is dead you pull it out of the ground.

The fact that Vineyard has borne much fruit over the years should not surprise us now that we are going through a time of pruning. We might find all sorts of sociological language to describe this, but undoubtedly we are in a time of natural transition nevertheless. My only surprise has been that it has not come sooner.

Caleb went on to conclude that pruning happens in winter time. I hope I am representing Caleb's thought right here, but I think he was suggesting that Winter is a known metaphor for loneliness and suffering amongst other things. Pruning is not without its pain. However, it is perceived by others that there are fresh buds already appearing, so we will wait and see.

One thing I would say is that the British Vineyard has been allowed to grow organically and so has, perhaps, escaped some of the suggested identity crisis of our dear friends in the US. Maybe if 'Vineyard worship' had emanated here, not in California, we would be suffering more too. However, as a 'body' we all share in each other's pain.

I look forward to watching the debate unfold on both sides of the channel. And, as my own thoughts emerge, as a young church planter of just two years, will share them here for what they are worth.

ASD

I have in my laptop the new DVD/CD by Trent from Vineyard Records UK and really loving it. It's got four new numbers on it, along with popular songs such Love Divine, Hold On and Perfect Sacrifice (the latter being the title of the Spring Harvest 09 album). One new song that it instantly touched me was Jubilee. Absolute cracker.

This is a quality recording by a quality band.  Not jealous at all! 

Seriously, though, I just love their hearts and willingness to serve the Kingdom with their obvious giftedness. Such a blessing. 

There are some great extras too, including a film of Trent Vineyard's compassion ministry The Arches project in Nottingham.

it is also worth mentioned the two SongTeach videos for Burn Bright and Perfect Sacrifice with songwriter Nigel Briggs. As with all things in the Vineyard, Trent doesn't just showcase, but models it in an easy and accessible way.

Anyway, check out the trailer and make up your own mind. Enough shameless plugging!

Mine's a pint, guys!

ASD

My Soul Yearns - New Vineyard worship album

 

 

We have a new release from Vineyard Record UK coming out called My Soul Yearns  on 30 June, so place your order now.

Blurb from the VRUK website:

"It was recorded live at the 2011 Vineyard National Leaders Conference with 1000 attendees comprising of leaders from the UK and European Vineyard churches, ‘My Soul Yearns’ offers an album of new and recently released worship songs that capture the heart and passion of Vineyard worship.

"With the opening title track that speaks of our desire to draw closer to God, through to the triumphal anthem of God’s all conquering love for His people (The Lamb Has Conquered), and finishing with a declaration of the King’s reign on this earth (Jesus You Reign), this album is an authentic expression of how God is moving with Holy power through the Vineyard UK movement where worship is one of its cornerstones."

Features worship leaders on 'My Soul Yearns' include Samuel Lane, Dave Miller, Carly Billingham and Joe Blustin, accompanied by their band which includes former Delirious? band member Paul Evans on drums. Produced by Trevor Michael (crave, Trent, Delirious?), the album was mastered at Abbey Road studios by Geoff Pesche (Gorillaz, Athlete, Coldplay).

The track I personally love is "I respond". A great audio snapshot from an outstanding national leaders conference. One to remember. One to get.  

ASD

 

Gotta watch this - new video for The Lamb Has Conquered worship album

The Lamb Has Conquered, the long anticipated new worship album from Vineyard Records UK is now out and those talented bods Elevation, who are part of Spring Harvest, have just posted a great video to the background to the songs. It features some of the songwriters out of Mercy Vineyard, Southampton: Jamie Pearson, Mike Pearson and Kate Cooke. 

Really inspiring stuff! If you've got a few minutes, worth checking out.

ASD

The Lamb Has Conquered - new release from Vineyard Records UK

Just received the new worship album from Vineyard Records UK and truly loving it.

I know that, perhaps, you wouldn't expect me to say anything bad, but I really do like this album. Besides, what's not to like?

All the guys involved possess such wonderful hearts for worship and you know the songs come from a deep place. Their talent is also abundantly obvious on the ears.

This is what VRUK has to say about it in their promotional blurb on their website:

"The Lamb Has Conquered, the newest release from Vineyard Records UK, features a magnificent selection of the best new worship songs birthed and sung in Mercy Vineyard, Southampton.

All songs are penned by writers Mike & Jamie Pearson and Kate Cooke, and put to music by a brilliant group of UK musicians and worship leaders. The songs focus on the redemptive power of the incarnate Jesus raised to life for us. There is a strong declaration of the love and sacrifice of Jesus through songs which are sometimes very personal and reflective, and other times powerful and victorious. These “sung prayers” are dynamically, passionately and sensitively supported musically.

The strong line up of fresh new material features Kate Cooke (Love Divine), Sam Lane (Beautiful, All From You), Marc James (Surrender, Verra Cruz), Nigel Hemming (Great Big God, Hungry), Henry Cross (All From You, Verra Cruz), and producer and drummer Jimmy Cooke (Beautiful, Verra Cruz), amongst other excellent musicians. The album was mixed at Chapel Lane by Sam Gibson (Delirious, Hillsong United, Newsboys).

Opening with the battle cry, The Lamb Has Conquered, the album sets out at the very beginning the powerful message that our war has already been won, and proclaims who God is and what He did on the cross. The album then moves into a powerful acknowledgment of the power of the Lamb ending with the anthemic, ‘Worthy Is The Lamb’.

The Lamb Has Conquered offers 12 dynamic new worship songs of truth, courage, empowerment and hope for believers worldwide."

Well done, guys. You rock! Thanks for blessing the Church and continuing to lead us into His presence so ably.

By the way, we look forward to welcoming Marc James to Sudbury for Churches Together' Alive on Market Hill event on Sunday 11 July. Do come if you are able. You'd be very welcome.

ASD

The Vineyard - a movement moving on or standing still?

I returned from last week's Vineyard National Leaders Conference in Bognor Regis to be asked if anything significant happened. I think some were probably expecting me to maybe relay stories of healing, but actually as weeks go it was significant in another way.

Not least because the question was asked whether Vineyard movement had any 'move' left in it.

It caused a lot of dinner time conversation. Some new to the Vineyard family asked whether there was something they should know. It was interesting how unaware many were to what was happening Stateside. Thanks to Andrew Jones at Tall Skinny Kiwi I got a heads up before the week.

UK Vineyard senior pastor Jason Clark has already started the conversation over at Deep Church and this has been picked up by Jason Coker at Pastoralia.

I echo the sentiment that it is timely to reassess/reaffirm the 10 distinctives brought afresh to us by UK & Ireland National Director John Mumford. It has got to be a healthy thing to look again at the reasons why we joined the Vineyard and remain in it, and why many others still want to become part of it.

Lest, we were under the illusion that we stopped being seen as radical by others. It certainly is not my own perception in south Suffolk.

It struck me last week how much the Vineyard, through John Wimber's selfless example, has kept emptying its own pockets to fill the pockets of others. It has given at great sacrifice. Sometimes, it might be argued, too much.

Many denominations and new church groups have been affected in some way, shape or form. New Wine, Soul Survivor, HTB, Alpha, New Frontiers and Hillsongs all apparently pay testament to that.

However, the thought that John Wimber could potentially become some faux holy relic truly horrifies me. But where I find comfort is in the roots of the Methodist Church, which historians tell us only really took off once it's founder John Wesley died.

It was suggested by Caleb Maskill, a church historian and church planter himself, that we were moving from being a 'renewal movement to a church movement'. I know this statement has already caused some consternation, but it deserves reflection.

I would encourage those of us in the Vineyard movement to be open to the debate, but I would also welcome other's perspectives too. 

Caleb spoke from Luke 15, where he suggested that a tree which has always been fruitful will naturally have to be pruned. But you only prune healthy trees. If the tree has rotten branches or is dead you pull it out of the ground.

The fact that Vineyard has borne much fruit over the years should not surprise us now that we are going through a time of pruning. We might find all sorts of sociological language to describe this, but undoubtedly we are in a time of natural transition nevertheless. My only surprise has been that it has not come sooner.

Caleb went on to conclude that pruning happens in winter time. I hope I am representing Caleb's thought right here, but I think he was suggesting that Winter is a known metaphor for loneliness and suffering amongst other things. Pruning is not without its pain. However, it is perceived by others that there are fresh buds already appearing, so we will wait and see.

One thing I would say is that the British Vineyard has been allowed to grow organically and so has, perhaps, escaped some of the suggested identity crisis of our dear friends in the US. Maybe if 'Vineyard worship' had emanated here, not in California, we would be suffering more too. However, as a 'body' we all share in each other's pain.

I look forward to watching the debate unfold on both sides of the channel. And, as my own thoughts emerge, as a young church planter of just two years, will share them here for what they are worth.

ASD

New - Trent Burn Bright Live DVD & CD

I have in my laptop the new DVD/CD by Trent from Vineyard Records UK and really loving it. It's got four new numbers on it, along with popular songs such Love Divine, Hold On and Perfect Sacrifice (the latter being the title of the Spring Harvest 09 album). One new song that it instantly touched me was Jubilee. Absolute cracker.

This is a quality recording by a quality band.  Not jealous at all! 

Seriously, though, I just love their hearts and willingness to serve the Kingdom with their obvious giftedness. Such a blessing. 

There are some great extras too, including a film of Trent Vineyard's compassion ministry The Arches project in Nottingham.

it is also worth mentioned the two SongTeach videos for Burn Bright and Perfect Sacrifice with songwriter Nigel Briggs. As with all things in the Vineyard, Trent doesn't just showcase, but models it in an easy and accessible way.

Anyway, check out the trailer and make up your own mind. Enough shameless plugging!

Mine's a pint, guys!

ASD