It had it's moments....

my weekend, that is....

Going to the auction, going to the Doctor, going to church, going a little nuts......but first

The Sunday Worship Recap

Walk on Water World Outreach Church, Athens, Georgia.

Praise Your Name by Healing Flow. This is our newest cooker, a good call to worship that rocks out pretty good. (Show me Your ways, Teach me Your paths, Guide me in truth, Lord we need you.) Bridge has a classic 60s rock feel.

Let it Rise 90's vintage praise tune, something familiar that we pull out from time to time that always gets a good reaction from the congregation

Without You (You are all I need) led by Hannah Roesch. Great harmonies and easily learned tune.

I Will Rise by Chris Tomlin Led by Daniel Balthazor. Here's where the anointing was so strong this morning. The feeling as the song built was electric (not that we go on feelings or anything, but the Spirit really started to move on people). A great worship anthem for the church. We are into our Chris Tomlin stuff more than any other time in the history of our ministry. It just works.

In Your Name by Healing Flow. We kinda medley'ed this one up with Breathe by Marie Barnette and All of my Dreams by SDR (Daniel's Band) A good flow here leading into the sermon by Pastor Angie Burgess on Bartimeus

The weekend itself....Frances and I enjoy going to auctions. A lot. Sometimes to excess. Anyway, we went to an auction friday night at the Apple House in Alto, a great place for people watching, almost as good as the patio at Starbucks, and were joined by our son Christopher for the evening. We bought some stuff for our grandson, Myles who gets whatever he wants because his grandpa (me) has already told him that he is Santa Claus. Saturday we went to one in Jefferson, and found a few bargains as well. The main thing we do is socialize and people watch.

Saturday morning I gave in and went to the Dr. after a couple of weeks of coughing, wheezing and general sinus mayhem. The First Care in Jefferson is great for that kind of thing and Dr. Zimmerman there fixed me up with all kinds of medicine. Bronchitis. whoo hoo.

Coming up this week....Healing Flow will be leading worship at The Potters House in Redstone Community in Jackson County. This is a Drug and Alchohol Rehabilitation Center and they do a great work. We can't wait. We will try to take pictures and give a good report.

Hanging in there this week, my last as a public school teacher.

Jack

CMS Spring Concert

Mrs. B always Rocks the House

Tramelia Sims solos on "Hold On"

Lauren Stevens and Drew Highsmith

Emmie Burley and Cailen French

Cote Scoggins what are you looking at?


CMS Concert Band

The last roundup, the final countdown, the concert of the ages, fine.

Healing Flow

Here's what I said in the program, I think it states it pretty good:

To the hundreds of Commerce students who have gone throughthe music program over the last 18 years, and to the students who were in my last year, I would like to express my gratitude for the privilege of being your teacher. The greatest honor you could bestow on me would be to carry on the tradition of the Commerce Band and Chorus programs and make next year the greatest ever. Always remember the concepts of ownership, focus, momentum, awareness, and excellence which are the leys to success and know that we love and cherish you not just as students but as friends and family

Jack and Frances Balthazor

Musical Weekend

It all started with a teacher-student basketball game and ended with a great worship service. But first...your Sunday recap

Hallelujah (Your Love is Amazing) Brenton Brown Daniel kicked off the service with this old faithful call to worship. We enjoy worshipping at Walk on Water Church and the pastors, Perry and Angie Burgess are natural worshippers. It is contagious.

Friend of God by Michael Gungor Another favorite of mine in the style of Israel Houghton. He is a great worship leader but weak at swimming pool bball according to Daniel, who took him to school during Fresh Fire a few years ago in PCB.

Here we had a reprise of People Get Ready by Daniel, as a request from Ms. Frances in the congregation

Holy is Our King by Rick Pino I used to lead this, but it really stretches my vocal range and Daniel kinda stole it from me. Love Rick Pino and the prophetic worship style.

We Prepare the Way also by Rick Pino We segued into Rescue by the Desperation Band

Eagles Wings by Hillsongs was new to Cathy, but she did great. We lowered it into E and she sang it like she wrote it.

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I was a little tired as I played a jazz gig with Alan Tolbert and the Hart County Jazz Band last night. He brought in Travis Payne and I as ringer and we had a big time. My weekend was very musical as friday afternoon we played for the school with the 6th grade band and ended up today with Healing Flow. Hopefully Healing Flow will be able to perform on the CMS Spring Concert on May 11th.

Now batting for Healing Flow....

Pinch hitting for Frances on the drums, Ron Balthazor

But first, your Sunday Worship Recap

Everlasting God by Brenton Brown Our first time with this one at Walk on Water. The song has been around for a while (2004) but that is good, considering we had no video this morning. There were a lot of people who were familiar with this one.

Psalm 5 by Healing Flow This song has a nice feel to it and will be complete when we put some horns in there.

Grace Flow Down by Chris Tomlin Cathy Roesch leads this and Hannah (her daughter) sings beautiful harmony. The rest of us just try to stay out of their way. I looked over at Daniel toward the end of the song and gave him the green light. He flowed into People Get Ready,

which the people just loved.

God of This City also by Chris Tomlin. I've been wanting to do this for a while and the timing was right for this week.

The real treat for me this week (other than the wonderful presence of God, of course) was having my brother Ron play with us. Frances was a little under the weather so I called on my little brother to cover for her. He is a great drummer and always brings a fresh perspective to the music.

Ron was living for Jesus when I was still a heathen, and his playing drums for the Lord was what drew me to a place where the Lord could touch my life. We had the privilege of traveling with the Contemporary Christian Band Visions in the late 70's where I met Frances and the rest is, you know, history.

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Sunday Worship Recap

Healing Flow at Walk on Water Church, Athens, Georgia

Great day of worship as the Lord showed up and showed out. We really enjoyed the Presence of the Lord and a great message by Pastor Cindy Hardy from Lighthouse Church in Monroe. We were all challenged to take off our masks and be real.

Set list this week

Breath of God by Healing Flow This song is a breath prayer, in an uptempo latin style. It was cooking along quite well until I broke a D string toward the end. Oh well, that's why I always carry an extra guitar on stage!

You Never Let Go by Matt Redman. I really enjoy this one, and it works well for us. We open it up unplugged, with acoustic guitar and djembe and build from there. Whom then shall I fear? First time with Hannah and Cathy singing back up.

None but Jesus by Hillsongs. Cathy leads this and does a fantastic job.

How He Loves by John Mark McMillen We do it full on, sloppy wet kiss and all. Kind of a mix of the Kim Walker arrangement as Hannah Roesch does the first verse and Daniel does the second. I knew this was going to be hot today as we had people entering in during the sound check this morning. The speaker said this was her new favorite worship tune and had us repeat it during the altar call later on.

Press In by Healing Flow. I wrote the lyrics and Daniel wrote the music on this. Actually, I wrote the song one way and Daniel changed it to what it is today. I like it Daniels way and he leads this.

Overall a great day at Walk on Water Church. Thank you Lord, all the Glory, Honor and Praise belongs to You!

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Doin' the Lord's Work on Spring Break

I've always said that the Gospels talk a lot more about the lake than they do the church. Yesterday was the shakedown cruise for the family boat and for the 3rd year in a row (yea!!!!) everything went smoothly. The refitting that we did two springs ago was the best investment we have made (boatwise) since we bought this little pontoon. As our Wednesday night got postponed to Thursday, we went on the spur of the moment and had a good time. Cruised the Little River section of Lake Lanier, and did a little bass fishing. Beautiful night on the lake, with cool temps and not too much wind. The big bass were flipping and flopping, some coming completely out of the water, so we concentrated on top water and shallow running baits. Nothing ended up in the boat, but one did take my lure into the trees and broke off (yes, I set the hook, I know she was there) and got my heart pumping. Daniel went and does a wonderful job captaining the ship, and driving on and off the trailer which means the old man doesn't have to get too wet when the water temp is only around 70. A good night and a good time and we hope to go again before break is over.

Peter, James and John were pros. These days they would be Bassmasters or on Dangerous Catch, so we know that fishermen hold a soft spot in the Lord's heart. Getting out and enjoying God's creation is always good, and good family time is precious. Next time, though, we put some of those bad boys in the boat with us.

Time spent fishing does not count against you, I have always felt.

In the flow,

Jack

Easter Sunday

What a glorious day! Beautiful weather, great service, Family time with my kids and my grandson, food everywhere, what more could any man ask for? Fishing, you say? That will surely come, young grasshopper, as I am officially on Spring Break this week. The boat is cleaned up and pointed out of the yard, and it looks promising for several days this week.

Easter Sunday morning at Walk on Water World Outreach Church

The Healing Flow Set list:

Praise Your Name by Healing Flow Our newest creation, rocks out pretty good with a straight ahead 60's bridge.

Jesus Messiah yep, we do it, no frills, just laying it out there. My son Daniel sings lead and the harmonies right now are pretty dad gum fine.

The Wonderful Cross by Chris Tomlin We had not done this in a couple of years but it works out great, with three different lead singers and a tasteful, unplugged feel at the end

At the Cross by Hillsongs My first time with this one, but Cathy Roesch (former Worship leader at Community Church) and her daughter Hannah (Daniel's girlfriend) really do this song well. I love the bridge..."You tore the veil, You made a way, when You said that it is done"

Walk on Water church is a homeless mission with a ministry to the street people of Athens, Georgia. It is Pastored by Perry and Angie Burgess and we are honored to serve with them whenever we can.

This worship recap is a part of the “Sunday Setlists” blog event happening atTheWorshipCommunity.Com each week! Check it out and see what others are doing in their worship services!