Song of the Season: Hold On

by Tye Tribbett & G.A.


CHORUS
Every little things gonna be alright
Weeping can only last one night
You gotta endure till' the morning sun
You're gonna win the race but you have to run
Trouble can never last always
It looks like I can see a brighter day
My brother if you can jus hold on
The Lord's gonna make a way I know
Every little thing is gonna be alright


VERSE 1
The God that we serve is Lord of all
Of the big as well as the small
And yes He's in love with everyone
No matter how many times we fall
Every detail that entails your life
He's already worked it out
I know that life gets rough sometimes
But trust and never doubt

Yes He sees sometimes you cry
In the room when your by yourself
And when the kids need money just to bust a grub
He sees nobody is there to help
Even though sometimes you feel like giving up
And throwing in the towel
Daddy's brought you out many times before
why should it be any different now


PRE-CHORUS
All of my needs he will supply
He knows the plans he has for my life
He's El Shadai He's more than enough
He's in control [That's how I know]
Every little thing's gonna be alright


VERSE 2
I know it seems that the Lord forgot
About all that your going through
The doctor said that there may be something wrong
On top of that all yuor bills are due
And the kids are growing up so fast
They think that they are grown
The job is talking bout' laying you off
Can't make it on your own

Well allow me to take the time right now
To echo the word of Christ
Matthew six verse twety five
Take no thought for your life
So you might as well look to the hills
Cause your help is on the way
Rejoice in the Lord and be glad
This is the day the Lord has made


PRE-CHORUS


CHORUS

Song of the Season: Stand Out

by Tye Tribbett & G.A.


VERSE 1
It's about to go down. The battle has begun.
It's time for you to choose, whose side you gonna be on.
The devil is recruiting, temptin' every man.
But he's already defeated, all we have to do is stand.
No time for mixing light with the darkness.
Be black or be white, no more shades of gray.
Be separated, be holy, no matter what you do, don't bow.
And even if you stand alone, stand anyhow.


CHORUS
Rise up people, put on your strength.
There's a war going on and we will win.
Stand up and fight, let the kingdom prevail.
With power and might, we will stand out.
Stand out!
[Stand out!]
Be not conformed to this world.
[Stand out!]
Be transformed, renew your mind.
[Stand out!]
Just like the three Hebrew boys,
[Stand out!]


VERSE 2
God is playin' it cool, don't wanna rub nobody the wrong way.
Almost like we're trying to fit in. Acting like we don't know the name.
It's time for us to stand out and go against the grain.
Forget tryin' to be down, let the world know you've been changed.
How you gonna be the praise leader? But you listen to R & B?
And hip-hop is on your ringtone. I'm try to tell you God ain't pleased.
And since when did it become cool for you to live together unmarried?
Men with men? Women with women? I'm tellin you God ain't gon' have it.


CHORUS


BRIDGE
It's time to recognize.
The war it's in disguise.
No time for compromise.
Wake up open your eyes.
[together:] The devil is a LIE!
You must be hot or cold.
You can't blend in the crowd.
It's time for God's people to...





CHORUS

I've Seen Jesus... and Jesus is Alive!

Easter Sunday is fast approaching. Our congregation is looking forward to two major events in April. The first one is the Fresh Fire 2009 Youth Conference, which will be held from April 9 to 11.

The second one is the Easter presentation of the New Life Sounds Choir. The cantata is called "I'VE SEEN JESUS", and I am believing that each one of us will get a fresh encounter with Jesus through this season's cantata.

Jesus rose from the dead, overcoming the power of sin and death. Before He went back to the Father in Heaven, He appeared to His disciples for a period of 40 days.

The Easter cantata focuses on the experiences of Jesus' followers -- like Mary Magdalene, Thomas and Peter -- of seeing Him after His resurrection. The songs tell of each disciple's internal conflict of faith and doubt, of fear and hope, of sorrow and joy.

The emotions laid out in these songs resonated with me personally, and I believe, by God's grace and in the power of the Holy Spirit, that these songs will be used by God to not only resonate with people who hear them but also bring a new perspective of who the risen Jesus is.

I am believing that at the end of this cantata, we will all say, "I've seen Jesus and Jesus is alive!"

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"I've Seen Jesus"
Easter Cantata 2009

April 4, 2009
Saturday
7pm

April 5, 2009
Sunday
9am

at the Maranatha World Outreach Center
Manalili corner Burgos streets
Cebu City

Admission is free
Come, bring your friends and loved ones
and be blessed.

The Word + Music = Powerful Evangelism

I am currently listening to the songs that the choir is going to present on the March 15th Easter cantata and I really believe these are some of the most moving and anointed songs I have ever heard and sung with the group.

The Word of God as it is already powerful enough, but setting them into music transforms them into something quite different on its own. Personally, I find it easier to absorb scripture when set to music, and most of the verses that I have memorized are the ones that I have heard through songs.

Five years of ministry with the New Life Sounds Choir has taught me this: relaying God’s Word through music is a powerful tool of evangelism.

For this set of 15 songs that we will be singing, I am firmly believing that the Lord will do something awesome in the heart of those appointed to watch the musical. With songs based on passages of scripture – like Zephaniah 3:17 [“The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.”] and Micah 7:8 [“Do not rejoice over me, O my enemy. Though I fall I will rise; Though I dwell in darkness, the LORD is a light for me.”] – I am confident that people’s eyes will be opened to the Father’s love for His children, that He truly, madly, deeply cares for us.

“Worthy of Worship” – the 2008 Easter cantata will be presented at the Maranatha World Outreach Center in Manalili corner Burgos streets, Cebu City. Everyone is invited to come, be blessed and be overwhelmed by the heavenly Father’s love.