NEW WORSHIP FRIDAY: Anchor Hymns, Vineyard Worship & Shout Praises Kids
Have Mercy On Me
Psalm 51 is arguably the most famous confession that we have in the Sciptures. “Have Mercy On Me,” the latest Anchor Hymns single, gathered friends together to put a new piano-led melody to this ancient text. Written by Brian Eichelberger, Lucy Grimble, Leslie Jordan, and Sandra McCracken, this song is a meditative response in finding our way back to forgiveness and alignment with God. The refrain reflects the change that confession and forgiveness brings; from fear and shame to joy and worship. “Have Mercy On Me” is a prayer for help, peace, and healing, as well as gratitude for God’s ever present help in our need.
Who You Are
Vineyard Worship announce new single “Who You Are” recorded live at Dreaming The Impossible, a festival for young people from churches everywhere which grew to 4,000 this summer. “Who You Are” is a high energy tune that reminds us that Jesus is unchanging, his Kingdom is unshakable and his constant love for us never fails. Written by Vineyard worship leaders Jon Solway, Beth McNeil and Rich di Castiglione (KXC London), Jon and Beth reflect on the heart behind the song:
“Sometimes it feels like everything in our world is shaking, that nothing is constant and there is scandal and crisis happening all the time. As we sing this song, we joyfully praise Jesus for who he is, and simultaneously remind ourselves that he is the unchanging God, who will never leave us or forsake us, no matter what comes.”
We Believe
Shout Praises Kids releases “We Believe,” a new EP featuring five anchor songs from Integrity Music including a new version of Shout Praises Kids' greatest hit, "Every Move I Make." They added their signature youthful and synthetic twist to inspire new ways of worshipping for younger generations. Each track features the voices of a choir of children in the hopes of encouraging their peers to worship as they hear themselves. Shout Praises Kids passionately believe that kids do not need a "junior version” of the Gospel or any watered-down truths, but substantial truth communicated through anthems for all ages.