In 2024, the Songwriting Initiative invited the BIC community to write and submit songs themed around our 10 Core Values. The initiative elicited 68 original songs from 49 different songwriters. From those submitted songs, some have been recorded and used in corporate worship. We are pleased to share the recordings and lead sheets with you today.
These songs come from a “potluck” of songwriters. Some are established recording artists, some write exclusively for their own congregations, and some write devotionally for the Lord alone. The recordings reflect this spectrum.
Please note that the recordings are hosted on a variety of online platforms.
In addition to recordings, we have also included chord and lead sheets so the songs can be used in musical worship in churches around the country. Click the links below to gain access.
May these songs be a blessing to our congregations!
“Father Glorify Yourself Through Me”
By Steve DiDomenico
The Meeting House – Carlisle, Susquehanna Conference
Core Value: Witnessing to the World
“He Reigns”
By DJay Martin
Parker Ford Church, Atlantic Conference
Core Value: Worshiping God
“Live in Me”
By Ron Storm
Upland BIC, Pacific Conference
Core Value: Following Jesus
“Make Me an Instrument”
By Phil Porter
Core Value: Pursuing Peace
“Morning and Evening”
By Gabi Bonifant Green and Tristan Green
Manor Church, Atlantic Conference
Core Value: Belonging to the Community of Faith
“My Soul, It Waits”
By Tshana Jamara
Core Value: Relying on God
“Peace You Bought”
By Diana Trout and Hannah Niesley
Harrisburg BIC, Atlantic Conference
Core Value: Pursuing Peace
“Psalm 33”
By Arianna Boyer-Allen
Crest Community, Pacific Conference
Core Value: Believing the Bible
“There is a Hope”
By Jay Moss, Chelsie Moss, and Dave Hershberger
Mechanicsburg BIC, Susquehanna Conference
Core Value: Experiencing God’s Love and Grace
Download Instructions for Chord and Lead Sheets
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Contact the BIC U.S. Communications team at biccomm@bicus.org if you need assistance accessing any of these resources.