http://www.familyworship.org.uk/fwblog thoughts on worship, family, children, youth, church, and anything else really... Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:37:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When we started the FW site, about 10 years ago, one of the first (and easiest) decisions we made was to make all of the songs available for download for free. This included MP3 files, backing tracks, lyrics, guitar chords and sheet music. As a small, relatively unknown, non-profit ministry, ... http://www.familyworship.org.uk/fwblog/archives/93 We're starting to get serious about planning for the 3rd in the "Nuts and Bolts" series of CD's, provisionally titled "iPraise" (well, I say provisionally, but it seems such an obvious follow on to iPray!) Details will appear here from time to time of progress, and in the meanwhile, here are ... http://www.familyworship.org.uk/fwblog/archives/105 We're just back from a really good week with the Ichthus Bible Week, "Revive", where we were leading the children's work for the 5 to 10 age group. A fuller report will be coming soon, but in the meanwhile, here is a picture of the amazing team we were working ... http://www.familyworship.org.uk/fwblog/archives/92 We were invited to join Didcot Baptist Church for their "Weekend at home", to run the children's programme for the Saturday, and during the Sunday service, while the adults had some great teaching from Paul Griffiths The theme for the adults was "Tell your story", so we took a similar theme ... http://www.familyworship.org.uk/fwblog/archives/91 For anyone who aspires to write songs for children, and to lead all-age worship, there is one trail-blazing pioneer in the UK who towers above all others, and that is Ishmael. I have met him on a number of occasions, and had the privilege of playing keys and bass for ... http://www.familyworship.org.uk/fwblog/archives/89 We received a request from the promotion company for Sportrelief to add a link to the video for this year's charity single. I remember hearing Leona's single "Bleeding in love" on the radio last year, without knowing who she was (I didn't watch Pop Idol!) and was struck by the strength ... http://www.familyworship.org.uk/fwblog/archives/88 Jan 12 was a wonderful day when FW Writer and colleague (and the designer of this website), Chris Juby, got married to Hannah Brown. I love weddings, and this was a brilliant one - full of life, joy, hope, colour, warmth, and two people clearly head over heels in love. Marvelous. Many ... http://www.familyworship.org.uk/fwblog/archives/86 I have been involved with charity CCI for a couple of years now, primarily in the context of hosting their website through Solidrock where I am involved as a Director. CCI does a great work, linking conference centres, holiday organisations, youth and children's ministries, and so on, through their association ... http://www.familyworship.org.uk/fwblog/archives/84 Old friend (well, not that old), Ian King, who was pastor of our home church, Ichthus Downham, for many years, and a key encourager for me in getting the FW series of songs and recordings off the ground, has been associate pastor for the past several years at Vineyard, Loughton. ... http://www.familyworship.org.uk/fwblog/archives/83 Well, 2008 is here, and the chance to dream and make plans. We were hoping for snow in London today, but in vain. I love snow - I'm due to visit Moscow at the end of the month, so perhaps should be careful what I wish for! We spent New Year's ... http://www.familyworship.org.uk/fwblog/archives/81