‘We would like the team to lead worship in several languages…’ That request came along with the invitation to lead worship for the global assembly of a large missions organization that would be hosting its annual conference outside of Nairobi, Kenya. I had led worship in English and Spanish before, but never on this kind of scale. But part of leading worship is learning how to serve the people.
And this gathering would be made up of over 200 missionaries from multiple countries. Graciously, the Lord provided a team of amazingly talented musicians to help me lead, who could also carry some of the languages needed for our time in Kenya.
I have a post coming in a few months that will outline some of the things I have learned about leading worship in various cultures, but for the moment, let me leave you with this encouragement: the Church is global, diverse, and advancing. I pray that these small glimpses of a global church will fuel joy and enthusiasm in my daily serving within my local church… I hope you have the opportunity for those glimpses as well.
SUNDAY
Doxology (English, Spanish, French)
Abide
Goodness of God (English, French)
10,000 Reasons
MONDAY
Mambo Sawa Sawa (Swahili, English)
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus (English, French)
O Praise The Name (Anastasis)
Yet Not I, But Through Christ In Me
How Great Thou Art (English, Spanish, French)
I Love You Lord (English, Spanish, French)
In Christ Alone
Abide
We Fall Down (English, Spanish)
Agnus Dei
TUESDAY
Hosanna (Praise Is Rising) (English, French)
Is He Worthy
Great Are You Lord (English, Spanish)
Our God
How Great Is Our God (English, French)
Yet Not I, But Through Christ In Me
Blessed Be Your Name
Wonderful, Merciful Savior
Abide
There Is A Higher Throne
Jesus Paid It All
Doxology (English, Spanish, French)
Charity, Keith, Aaron, and Akim. The outdoor event space where we led. One of our speakers, Rene.