Legacy: Nicole sings about something we all feel

Love this song by Nicole Nordeman. One of Christian music's finest songwriters. She has a way of crafting phrases that just flow together. How will they remember me? Will I make a mark on things? People write their names on walls, sidewalks, trees, foundations, etc. all because of the desire to make a lasting impression.

I don't mind if you've got something nice to say about me

And I enjoy an accolade like the rest
You could take my picture and hang it in a gallery
Of all the who's who and so-n-so's that used to be the best
At such 'n such...it wouldn't matter much

I won't lie, it feels alright to see your name in lights
We all need an "Atta boy" or "Atta girl"
But in the end I'd like to hang my hat on more besides
the temporary trappings of this world

Chorus:
I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love?
Did I point to you enough to make a mark on things?
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace who blessed Your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy

I don't have to look too far or too long awhile
To make a lengthy list of all that I enjoy

It's an accumulating trinket and a treasure pile

Where moth and rust, thieves and such will soon destroy

Chorus
Not well traveled, not well read, not well-to-do or well bred
Just want to hear instead, "Well done" good and faithful one

Hillsong Artists lead ABC's Sept 1 Edge service

Hillsong Artists Highlight the Sept 1st Edge Service

Anastasia is blessed to have 2 wonderful worship leaders and songwriters join us for the September Edge. All the way from Australia, don't miss this anointed night of worship.

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Mia Fieldes is a songrwriter and worship leader from Hillsong Church in Sydney Australia. She's brought many songs to the church today such as All for Love; Always; Saviour King; Sovereign Hands and Rest in You: all from Hillsong Church albums and Hillsong United Albums. Mia is one of Hillsong's faithful and fresh songwriters and is bringing up a generation of songwriters and worshippers that is passionate about pursing change across the world. Mia is also a worship leader at Hillsong Church. She travels and leads worship around Australia as well as brings insight in songwriting and worship leading to churches across the globe.

Jill Robshaw McCloghry is a songwriter and worship leader from St. Augustine, FL who has recently married and been planted into Hillsong Church, Sydney, in the last 2 years. She is a regular worship leader for Hillsong Church, Hillsong Youth, and Hillsong Women and is passionate about writing songs for the church. Jill has previously travelled across the United States bringing worship and encouragement to churches and youth ministries and has a passion to see the Kingdom of God built and the church bring life through Jesus Christ across the earth.

Leeland sings 'Be Lifted High'

I've been familiar with WorshipTogether for some years now. They have a cool resource for beginning worship leaders called New Song Cafe.

I love the line 'And I fall to my knees so that it's you that they see not I, Jesus you be lifted high'

They go over the guitar chords at the end of the clip.

The host Brenton Brown is the author of Everlasting God.

Tim Hughes talks songwriting

http://www.worshipcentral.org/holding-nothing-back-songwriting

An excellent video on songwriting by Tim Hughes.

Word themes in Worship songs

Can you guess what is probably the biggest word theme right now in new worship songs?
How about everlasting. The song Everlasting God is recorded by Tomlin, Lincoln Brewster and authored by Brenton Brown. Name this song 'Everlasting, your light will shine when all else fades. Neverending your glory goes beyond...... the song...... Inside Out by Joel Houston of Hillsong fame. Yesterday, Today and Forever is a great song by Vicky Beeching. It begins
" EVERLASTING GOD, The years go by but You're unchanging.In this fragile world,You are the only firm foundation. Always loving,always true, Always merciful and good, so good. "

These things come and go. Previous seasons of song writing have included themes like: Shout, Glorious, etc. Something to be aware of. God's character is so big that fortunately; we'll never run out of creative ways to express our worship. bc