"What I am more concerned about is the more radical challenge of the never churched. ... When we invite others to join us, it is an invitation to join us on our journey because discipleship is a lifelong learning experience. There should be a reciprocal dynamic at work. ... So we ourselves are being challenged. And I sometimes ask the students at Fuller this question: When Peter went into the home of Cornelius, the centurion, who was converted? Both of them came out of that meeting changed."

Eddie Gibbs is the Donald McGavran professor of church growth at Fuller Seminary. This is from a 2003 interview with Dick Staub

Welcome to our Music and Scripture page that has been cited in Groundworks 2007! We're truly excited to have you see just what interesting and unexpected resources are available to you in pop culture today that can enhance your worship and study experience. This list is only a small sampling of what is possible.

Please note: It is your responsibility to research these songs and lyrics to see if they fit your congregation's needs! The Episcopal Church, the Church of the Epiphany and it's employees are not responsible for the lyrical content or musical style, and cannot be held responsible for your use of any of these examples.

Have fun exploring and finding something new and worthwhile to listen to. If you have any additions or questions, please email Yvonne Strumecki at music@epiphanychicago.com.

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Song Title - Artist: Album

Year C

Ash Wednesday

Isaiah 58:1-12 Mr. Wendal - Arrested Development: 3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days in the Life Of...
The Beauty of Grey - Live: Mental Jewelry
Great is the Lord - Michael W. Smith: Album unknown
Psalm 51:1-17 Sea to Sea - Matisyahu: Matisyahu Live at Stubb's
Lord Raise Me Up - Matisyahu: Matisyahu Live at Stubb's

1st Sunday of Lent - Luke 4:1-13

Beat the Devil - The Statler Brothers: Holy Bible - New Testament
Devil Went Down to Jordan - ApologetiX: Album unkown

2nd Sunday of Lent - Luke 13:31-35

To Zion Goes I - O.A.R.: Souls Aflame

3rd Sunday of Lent - Luke 13:1-9

Heaven Sent - The New Amsterdams: Killed or Cured
Tears of Taragon - Freedom Call: Stairway to Fairyland

4th Sunday of Lent - Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

Prodigal Blues - Billy Idol: Charmed Life
Everything Under the Sun - Extreme: III Sides to Every Story
The Gift You Are - John Denver: Annie's Song
Billy - James Blunt: Back to Bedlam

5th Sunday of Lent - Isaiah 43:16-21

Man in the Wilderness - Styx: Grand Illusion
Laugh, I Nearly Died - Rolling Stones: A Bigger Bang
Whenever You're Ready - James Taylor: October Road

5th Sunday of Lent - John 12:1-8

Kneel at the Feet of Jesus - Willie Nelson: Willie Nelson & Family

Annunciation - Luke 1:26-38

To Zion - Lauryn Hill: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

Good Friday

Today (Watch me Shine) - Everlast: Whitey Ford Sings the Blues
Set Your Eyes to Zion - P.O.D.: Fundamental Elements of Southtown
Pilot and Christ - Original Cast: Jesus Christ Superstar

Easter Vigil

Keep What Ya Got - Ian Brown: Solarized

Easter Day

Jesus Walks - Kanye West: The College Dropout
Let Love In - Goo Goo Dolls - Let Love In

Other

Advent/End Time
Armageddon - Krayzie Bone: Thugs Mentality

Epiphany 6B Mark 1:40-44
Jesus - Queen: Queen

Epiphany/Holy Innocents
Home By Another Way - James Taylor: Never Die Young

All Saints
Saint of Me - Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon

Parables

Luke 18:18-30
Zion Town - Bob Marley: Album unknown

Luke 18:18-30
Doing Life - Underground Rise: Vol. 1 Sunrise/Sunset

Miscellaneous

1 Corinthians 13
Love - Joni Mitchell: Wild Things Run Fast

Luke 18:15-17
Children of Sanchez - Chuck Mangione: Children of Sanchez

Music And Scripture