Keith Lancaster » Praise & Harmony / Worship

Congregational Singing before Brasilia’s Acappella Concert

Keith — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:42:04 +0000

Junior, one of the ministry team leaders of the Brasilia church, leads enthusiastic congregational singing to the crowd that assembled for Acappella’s second concert in the capital city. He lead a Twila Paris song, “He Is Exalted.” I enjoyed singing along in English as he lead the crowd in Portuguese.

Worshiping in Brazil – God’s love in any language

Keith — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:51:45 +0000

What a joy to worship with the church in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Our team knew a majority of the songs included in the worship assembly, although the congregation was singing in Portuguese while we sang along in English.

Leading Worship at Summer Celebration

Keith — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 23:05:17 +0000

I was triple booked on the last day of Acafest. In the morning, I conducted a Praise & Harmony session with a class of singing and worship enthusiasts. The singing was fantastic! In the early afternoon, we sang quite a bit during the three-hour Extravaganza concert. After Lipscomb’s picnic, I led worship for the crowd in Allen Arena, in spite of a very tired voice. I’m thankful that my philosophy of worship leading does not depend upon voice quality, but rather upon the ability to mobilize worshipers to participate. In retrospect, I probably wouldn’t have planned the song, Awesome God (which requires some leader vocalization), although, it sounded great — hearing all the parts ring throughout the arena. I hope you can make vacation plans to join us next year for Lipscomb’s lectures, fireworks, picnic along with ACAFEST. Next year’s dates are June 29 – July 1, 2011.

Durant Features Special Guest Artists on new Worship CD

Keith — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 22:34:26 +0000

Melissa Lancaster has produced an amazing, high energy CD targeting young people. Various artists are featured on this recording, including Tiffany and Jerome Malone, and the teen group, “C 3,” who appeared with Durant during the Extravaganza concert at ACAFEST. The enthusiasm was off the charts!

Raising the Rafters in Bridgewater, New Jersey

Keith — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:57:05 +0000

We enjoyed a very enthusiastic reception at the Praise & Harmony workshop with the Garretson Road Church of Christ. This congregation began in 1966 as an “exodus movement,” when Christians from 16 states moved to this New Jersey area to plant a church. I enjoyed getting to meet some of the original members of the movement.

Pepperdine Lectures provide Mountain Top Experience

Keith — Sat, 15 May 2010 03:30:47 +0000

Leading worship in the Firestone Field House this year was indeed, an amazing experience. My friend, Allen Denver described it as one of those memories “for all time.” I can only imagine what heaven is like, with the number of voices praising God together. We are already making plans to return next year. I hope to have the opportunity to co-lead with Anthony again. If you haven’t attended before, you should consider placing this week (in May) on your 2011 calendar.

Anthony Lancaster Leads at Pepperdine

Keith — Fri, 14 May 2010 22:53:55 +0000

It was a joy to see how well Anthony planned and led worship for the three morning devotionals at the Pepperdine Lectures. Jason Locke did a marvelous job of outlining the order of worship for the series in the incomparable Stouffer Chapel. If you ever visit Malibu, you have to experience this marvelous chapel.

How long should a Minister stay?

Keith — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:45:04 +0000

Pictured: Dan and Wendy Jacoy – As I travel the country, occasionally I’ll meet those rare and very special people who’ve become heroes to me – - I’m referring to those ministers who place deep roots with a congregation and stay for an unusually long tenure. Dan and Wendy Jacoy have been with the Tri-City church in Myrtle Creek, Oregon for 21 years. I’m excited to see that he has become an almost defacto pastor for the entire community, as people from all groups respect his work in the region. He is very active in the community and perhaps this Fall will become the mayor of the small town.

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Worship with the North West’s South West Church in Tigard

Keith — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:16:56 +0000

Tigard, Oregon was the site for a Praise & Harmony workshop on Friday evening, drawing worshipers from the entire Oregon and Washington region. The South West Church is an outstanding congregation of God’s people who are dedicated to excellence. Todd Hall is very passionate in leading this congregation’s desire and drive to worship God. It was a pleasure to join them for both of the Sunday morning assemblies to lead a mix of hymns and contemporary songs. Next stops on this tour: Myrtle Creek and Medford, Oregon before the Pepperdine Lectures.

Sensational Singing in Silverdale, Washington

Keith — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:58:00 +0000

Wednesday evening was the kick-off of the Great North West Praise & Harmony tour, beginning with Silverdale, Washington. The room vibrated with enthusiastic praise as folks from the entire region gathered for the purpose of enjoying 4-part, a cappella singing and worship. After the session, we visited with many song leaders from the area. It was great to spend time with Worship Leader Institute graduate, Allen Denver. It was great to be back in this area and to visit with Christians I’ve met across the decades.