Ben Johnson leads a lot of the music at Solomon's Porch Church in the Twin Cities.  Ben says that often he will sing a song that the gathered community will listen to, and then sing along either with a refrain or just as they learn the song after repeated hearings over time. 

This beautiful composition of Ben's is a great example of a song that is both singer/songwriter in the verses and then community song in the refrain and ending.  We look forward to making more of Ben's music available as well as to interviewing him (for our blog and Facebook posts) in order to learn how Solomon's Porch uses music in the context of worship.

Note:  There is no sheet music available yet for this piece, but the guitar chords are listed with the lyrics in the Lead Sheet product slot for this song.

Welcomes the community of faith to encounter the Living God in worship. Joyful and easy to sing, it lifts up the Trinity in new ways. A strong opening song with a steady Gospel swing. Learn More

This is a brand new song from the worship band, "The Many." It reminds us of a simple but powerfully transforming and urgently needed truth--Love is greater than fear. In this pandemic world of so much uncertainty, division, and obvious reasons to be fearful, this is a truth we need to embrace more deeply than ever. Learn More

“You Give Me A New Song” ("Number 40") uses catchy call-and-response to quickly engage a congregation in the text of Psalm 40:1-3. "You Give Me A New Song!" is sung with an exuberant, heartfelt refrain that defies regular language-- La, la, la, yeah! This song works well as both an opening song or a sending song. It offers quick scripture memorization and gives opportunity for easy harmonies and a variety of rhythm instruments. It works well for intergenerational gatherings and in settings where song text is not printed or projected. This song is a longtime favorite for fans of Andra Moran's work. Learn More

"Come As You Are” is from the album, Love > Fear, from The Many. It's a reflection on the words of Jesus in Matthew 11:28: "Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” The song is an invitation to all of us into God's loving embrace. We can come with our faith and with our doubt; we are welcomed with hopes and with fears. We can come deeply weary and wounded and carrying loads of baggage and God promises to never turn us away. We come as we are and are loved as we are. No small print. No exceptions. Learn More

• The lead sheet product includes lead sheet plus songleader's guide and congregational melody line. 
• The lyric sheet product is a chord chart.

This song is a reflection on Psalm 101, longing for wholeness on behalf of self, others, a nation, a world. Reconciliation is possible when there is a desire for integration, collection, weaving together of two things thought to be polarized or opposed. Singing this song may bring to mind the conflicts that are present and our longing for change.

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A song of solidarity with the oppressed and excluded that celebrates commitment and full inclusion in the community of faith. Verses were written to be sung by a soloist and then the congregation sings the chorus together. Useful in many different liturgical contexts. Learn More

"All my Life" is a contemporary setting of Psalm 73 and offers a little bit of everything! Ken Medema uses funky rhythmic music for us to sing about the frustration of walking in God's ways while watching evil flourish, and he pairs that with contemplative music as we sing a prayer of gratitude for our salvation and for God's abiding presence. This song is best suited for a vocal solo but the opening verses also allow congregational participation. "All my Life" can be performed with piano and additional rhythm section instruments (guitar and drums). Look for these additional titles in this series of Psalm settings by Ken: "God, I am Beaten, Battered, and Bruised (Psalm 56)," "It's Good to Give Thanks (Psalm 92)," and "We Will Raise Our Eyes (Psalm 121)." Learn More

“We Remember Her” is a song celebrating the so-called "woman with the alabaster jar" in Mark 14:3-9, Matthew 26:6-13, Luke 7:36-50 and John 12:1-3. In singing, we honor this nameless disciple and her courageous act of kindness that was so important to the gospel writers. The story of the "woman with the alabaster jar" is told with varying details in all four gospels. A few days before Jesus' death, into a room full of men she came and anointed Jesus with expensive ointment. In Mark and Matthew's accounts, the scene has Jesus recognizing the woman as one of the most important in his ministry. "Wherever the gospel is proclaimed in all the world, what this woman has done will be told in remembrance of her." The moment happened early in holy week, and according to the gospels, Jesus wouldn't have bathed before he was arrested. Could it be the aroma of the perfume was with him on Friday? Could it be that the scent, so tenderly offered to Jesus, sustained him with hope as he was dying on the cross? Learn More

As the title suggests, this piece is a love song to our planet. In the midst of continuous bad news about global warming and natural disasters, this melodic song is filled with the wonder of the Creator's love for all creation and the hope that humanity, recognizing our own place within creation, will join in the song of love for our shared home. Easily singable by soloist, choir, or congregation, Love to Earth will be in your heart and mind long after the music ends. The video, with its majestic images of nature, brings the lyrics to life. Note: Lyric video previews can take up to about 10 seconds to load. Your patience is appreciated. Learn More

Another of Brian McLaren's pieces from the "Songs For A Revolution Of Hope" project featuring the lead vocals of Tracy Howe Wispelwey. The verses name many of the ways in which this world is embroiled in unjust systems and structures and patterns, and the chorus is a prayer to the God of justice and love to help us do the work of bringing these things back into alignment with the Divine Intention. Learn More

"Bless This Good Earth" is a song for body anointing. It was originally made to fit within a Holy Week service remembering the Woman with the Alabaster Jar who anointed Jesus days before his death (John 12:1-3, Luke 7:36-50, Mark 14:3-9, Matthew 26:6-13). The central refrain invites the community to sing of our bodies the way we do on Ash Wednesday-- as dust, good earth. The verses invite a blessing with oil or water on eyes, ears, lips, heart, shoulders, hands and feet. Learn More

A rousing opener, welcoming the faith community to a sense of God’s joyful presence and the security of feeling loved and valued. Easy to sing, with a lively Latin feel. A favorite of many. Learn More

Ken Medema borrows the chorus from this well-known African-American spiritual and adds contemporary lyrics in this poignant plea for racial justice and personal repentance. He adds jazzy pianistic flourishes, light percussion, and an improvised solo vocal line over the traditional chorus, which is sung by the choir of the St. John United Church of Christ in Kankakee, Illinois. This piece is suitable for multiple types of gatherings and worship services. Learn More