Rend Collective
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Rend Collective have never lacked imagination. From the bewildering array of children’s toys and whimsical, handmade oddities they call instruments, to the hare-brained and wonderfully impractical scheme of recording a live album on the beach around a campfire, to the safety-defying audacity of shooting a music video on a fully-operational fishing boat in the turbulent Irish Sea, this fascinating worship community have always pursued the colorful and unexpected.
Fittingly, the genre-blurring artists have an unusual backstory. Hailing from the small coastal town of Bangor in Northern Ireland, the Collective developed organically, outside of the influence of the music industry and CCM culture, as a self-described “group of confused twenty-somethings trying to figure out faith, life, God and community.”
They gathered at Rend, a ministry for spiritually hungry young adults, desperately seeking an authentic, raw and real expression of church, which was informally pastored by bandleader, Gareth Gilkeson. This honest and genuine movement of prayer and missions was accompanied by the birth of a new breed of worship songs that became the foundation for their first and critically acclaimed 2010 album, “Organic Family Hymnal.”
Since these formative years, the folk-influenced troubadours have, to their surprise, been thrust onto the world stage as leading voices in the evolution of modern worship. Refreshingly, the international spotlight has little altered the heart of the Irish worshippers.
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“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”—1 Thessalonians 5:18–18. In Paul's first letter to the church at Thessalonica, thankfulness rounds out the three postures that God desires from us. Find songs and hymns along the themes of joyfulness and prayerfulness, a sense of gratitude shields our hearts from the doubt and cynicism that arises from life's everyday struggles.
These worship songs about protection remind us of God's steadfast presence and shelter through every trial. With lyrics that speak to His role as our defender and refuge, these songs inspire trust in God's unfailing care. Download chord charts, lead sheets, orchestrations, and multitracks to lead your congregation in worship that celebrates God's protective hand over our lives.
These popular renditions of "Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee" bring an exuberant tone to worship, expressing praise and joy in God's presence. This hymn radiates energy and unity. Download chord charts, lead sheets, orchestrations, and multitracks to incorporate this uplifting anthem into your services, celebrating God's love and glory.
Enjoy cherished renditions of "The First Noel," a classic carol recounting the angelic announcement of Christ's birth. These versions add joyful reverence to seasonal worship. Access chord charts, lead sheets, orchestrations, and multitracks to share the beautiful story of Noel with your congregation this Christmas, celebrating Christ's arrival.
Celebrate Christmas with popular renditions of "O Come All Ye Faithful," a carol inviting worshipers to adore Christ. These versions bring festive reverence to worship. Download chord charts, lead sheets, orchestrations, and multitracks to incorporate this joyful hymn into your Christmas services, welcoming congregations to rejoice in the birth of the Savior.
Enjoy popular renditions of "Little Drummer Boy," a Christmas song that tells the story of a child's humble gift to Jesus. These versions add warmth and tradition to holiday worship. Download chord charts, lead sheets, orchestrations, and multitracks to bring this touching song into your services, celebrating the spirit of giving and reverence.