Weekly Song Log Report

The purpose of this page is to keep us up to date on what songs have been sung and led by our congregation over the last 2 weeks, to show what new songs (to us, at least) have been introduced, what songs have been "brought out of the basement" so to say, etc.  It is also meant as an encouragement for us to continue in this work that we song leaders have in the Lord (1 Co 15:58).

Each week we will show updated lists, etc., showing us what we sang.  This will include a three-month snapshot, a 13-week service summary, and song stats for the previous 3 months.  These will be added each week to THIS blog page so we can continue to have the information available (and to save paper and printing costs).  To be able to see further back in time, follow this link to the "Weekly Song Log Report - Compilation: 3-Dec, '23 to Present" page.

It is the opinion of this writer that the ideal would be that we do not repeat songs too often, perhaps once every one-to-three months.  However, repetition may be unavoidable (we're learning a new song; a lesson has come up that demands we once again sing a song we sang last week; one of our song leaders knows a limited number of hymns).  As such, the Ephesian/Colossian Imperative overrides this writer's opinion: that we let the Word of Christ dwell richly within us, leading everyone to sing and make melody with our hearts to the Lord (with thanksgiving) with all wisdom to teach and encourage one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs (Eph 5:19; Col 3:16).  As such, as I always try to encourage us, I further admonish, "Teach the Word (2 Tim 4:2)" in song (~Eph 5:19, Col 3:16).

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From Sunday, 17-August, 2025: 

Brother Brandon Pool led our songs this Sunday morning. We began with #929 "Glorify Thy Name." To help us prepare to commune with our God, we sang #310 "In Gethsemane Alone." Before the lesson of the hour, we sang #682 “To God Be the Glory." For our invitation song, we sang #538 "Prepare to Meet Thy God." In closing, we sang #441 "My Latest Sun is Sinking Fast.”

Brother Loe Roznos then led our afternoon songs. Our first song was #738 "We Will Glorify." Before the lesson of the hour, we sang #415 "More About Jesus." For our invitation song, we sang #772 "Why Do You Wait?" after which we sang #685 "The Lord is In His Holy Temple" to prepare those who wanted to partake of the Lord's Supper that afternoon (whether in the auditorium or watching online and couldn't partake with us earlier in the morning). In closing we sang #888 "Thank You, Lord."

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From Sunday, 10-August, 2025: 

Brother Andy Basford led our songs this Sunday morning. We began with a medley of #990 "You are the Song That I Sing" and #961 "On Bended Knee." To help us prepare to commune with our God, we sang #523 "Our God, He is Alive." Before the lesson of the hour, we sang #842 “A Common Love." For our invitation song, we sang #243 "Home of the Soul." In closing, we sang #884 "Teach Me Lord to Wait.”

Brother Owen Landrum then led our afternoon songs. Our first song was #841 "Sing and Be Happy."  Before the lesson of the hour, we sang #219 "He's My King." For our invitation song, we sang #781 "Wonderful Story of Love," after which we sang #644 "T'is Set, the Feast Divine" to prepare those who wanted to partake of the Lord's Supper that afternoon (whether in the auditorium or watching online and couldn't partake with us earlier in the morning). In closing we sang #971 "Restore My Soul."

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From Sunday, 3-August, 2025: 

Brother Eli Roque led our songs this Sunday morning. We began with #993 "Firm Foundation." To help us prepare to commune with our God, we sang #996 "Wondderful, Mercifful Savior." Before the lesson of the hour, we sang #997 “Pierce My Ear" and #934 "Hosanna." For our invitation song, we sang #1009 "In Need." In closing, we sang #995 " Mansion, Robe, and Crown.”

Brother Andy Basford then led our afternoon songs. Our first song was #1730 "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" [Lower Lights] (a combination of the lyrics to "#730 with the same title and the music to #397 "et the Lower Lights Be Burning"). Before the lesson of the hour, we sang #643 "The Lord My Shepherd Is." For our invitation song, we sang #436 "Nearer, Still Nearer," after which we sang #732 "We Praise Thee, O God" to prepare those who wanted to partake of the Lord's Supper that afternoon (whether in the auditorium or watching online and couldn't partake with us earlier in the morning). In closing we sang #400 "Living by Faith."

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From Sunday, 27-July, 2025: 

Brother Jordan Pugh led our songs this Sunday morning. We began with #937 "I Stand in Awe." To help us prepare to commune with our God, we sang #950 "Lamb of God." Before the lesson of the hour, we sang #898 “Unto Thee, O Lord." For our invitation song, we sang #892 "The Steadfast Love of the Lord." In closing, we sang #867 "Humble Yourself.”

Matt Haynes then led our afternoon songs. Our first song was #22 "All the Way My Savior Leads Me," followed by #886 "Sing Hallelujah to the Lord." Before the lesson of the hour, we sang #708 "Walking in Sunlight." For our invitation song, we sang #520 "Only a Step," after which we sang #726 ":We Saw Thee Not" to prepare those who wanted to partake of the Lord's Supper that afternoon (whether in the auditorium or watching online and couldn't partake with us earlier in the morning). In closing we sang #40 "Be With Me, Lord."

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From Friday, 25-July, 2025: 

This day, West End held the Area Wide Singing for our area. After a few announcements and an opening prayer, brother Andy Basford started us off with #998 "May I Run the Race" and #1011 "Remember Me [Nehemiah's Song]." He was followed by brother Jeff Greene from the Lemay congregation who led us in #543 "Redeemed [Sweet Is the Song]" and #571 "Seeking the Lost," while also giving us some info about our next Area Wide Singing (on August 22, at the House Springs congregation). After him came brother Richard Notgrass to lead us in #757 "Where No One Stands Alone" and #150 "Follow Me." Brother Jordan Pugh then took over and led us in #660 "There Is a Habitation" and #866 "I Will Call Upon the Lord." After this, brother Ethan Landrum led us in #1013 "Jesus Is Lord [GABC Version]" and #756 "When We All Get to Heaven." Brother Brent Schaffer (from the Arnold congregation) then led us in #1009 "In Need" and #523 "Our God, He is Alive." He was followed by brother Nick Jones (from the Overland congregation) who led us in #238 "Holy, Holy, Holy" and #755 :When the Roll is Called Up Yonder."

At this point we recommenced with our earlier rotation with each one leading one song this time. Skipping Andy Basford (for the time being as he had the invitation song), Jeff Greene went next with #602 "Sweet By and By," followed by Richard Notgrass who led us in #125 "Do You Know My Jesus." Jordan Pugh then led us in #53 "At Calvary," then Ethan Landrum led us in #572 "Send the Light." Brent Schaffer then led us in #839 "When All of God's Singers Get Home," followed by Nick Jones leading us in #694n "To Canaan's Land I'm On My Way." Andy Basford then led us in our invitation song #667 "There is Power in the Blood."

Tabular stats for this period of singing should be viewable in illustrations for the following Sunday, July 27, 2025.

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