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About Don Chapman

Hi, I'm the editor of WorshipIdeas.com - a free website and weekly email newsletter devoted to the practical side of contemporary church worship.

I love congregational worship songs. It's not easy to write a song that's simple enough for people to sing together, yet still be catchy and interesting.

Back in 2003 I had a songwriting contest at the website. I got some good songs and some... not so good songs... but one day I got an email from England with an mp3 attached. The song was "Our God Reigns" by the young UK worship leader Tim Light. I couldn't believe how good it sounded - and this song won my contest (you can download a free mp3 and chord chart at WorshipIdeas.com.) I think it's as good as anything you'd hear from Matt Redman, Chris Tomlin or Tim Hughes, and will one day be used all over the world (it's been download by over 20,000 churches to date!)

Since then Tim and I have become friends and have written several songs together. One day I suggested that we write a Christmas praise song since there aren't many out there. In one day we came up with "I Adore You" and "A Light Has Dawned."

"I Adore You" is really easy to learn and can be stuck on the end of any Christmas praise set. Then Tim wrote additional Easter lyrics so you can sing the song at Easter and at communion. The communion version is what's here at MySpace.

"Lead Me to Calvary" is a new tune I wrote to the old hymn lyrics, and Tim is singing it here. The technology today is amazing - I created the track in my home studio, Tim sang it in England and emailed it back to me!

I also like to write songs based on Scripture - I don't think we have enough of these type of songs in our worship. "Every Day" is an upbeat song based on Psalm 145.

Another type of song you don't hear much in today's contemporary worship is benedictions. Tim and I wrote "The Lord Bless You" last year - try singing it at the end of your service.

You can download free mp3s of these and other songs at the "PraiseSongStore.com, and purchase inexpensive sheet music and chord charts. I hope you enjoy them!

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>Download free sheet music and MP3s at the WorshipIdeas.com website.

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Angie Thompson	Jul 7 2008 5:16 PM Hi, Don, In case you're wanting something a little different, I just posted a Background Instrumental called "Rain Dancing". Free download through the month of July Cheers
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Glen Chaddock	May 27 2008 7:01 PM Hey, its almost been a year since I was here. Hope things are going well for you. See you next year! G
Jason Walker	May 21 2008 12:07 AM
Monica	Mar 7 2008 5:43 AM Did you see Sligh on Idol playing for Blake? What's up with that?!
Cher & Gene Klosner	Nov 29 2007 10:22 PM No WAY! You finally checked your MySpace! You were the oldest request we had on record. Now you're just old. :-) HI DON!!! Proud to have you as our friend!
Angie Thompson	Oct 15 2007 6:20 AM Hi, Don, I'm a Worshipideas Subscriber and just stopping by to say "hey". I enjoy your monthly networking connections. Just wanted to network some with you here. Peace & Love from Oklahoma ~angie
Winn (all else fails)	Sep 17 2007 10:02 AM dude, i totally just busted out some david foster. thought of you.
Ed Frisbee	Aug 29 2007 6:07 PM You Rock!!!
Don Hart	Aug 20 2007 6:52 PM Hi Don, Thanks for shooting me the friend request - I'm enjoying the music on your page! Blessings, Don Hart
Glen Chaddock	May 29 2007 10:08 AM Thanks 4 the +. Hows life? G
Chris Sligh Info	May 3 2007 4:09 AM Thanks for the add Don!
Herb	Mar 20 2007 8:54 PM Don: I just want to thank God for your ministry to churches around the world through HymnCharts. We use 4 - 6 HymnCharts per Sunday and our band believes that God had you write them just for us. We also use your Praise Charts. "Lead Me to Calvary:, "I Adore You", "What A Savior" are just the greatest. How about writing a Welcome Song. Keep up the great work.
Marsha Ellison	Mar 13 2007 5:47 PM I sang "Lead Me To Calvary" last Sunday for the anthem. Me, with guitar, a bass guitar, and a piano. What a powerful piece..I love it every time I do it. Thank you for being inspired, and we all thank I AM for the inspiration!!! In His love, Marsha
♥Kathleen	Feb 28 2007 10:24 PM Hi Don! Saw you on TV last night and was chuffed to recognize you! That must have been a blast! Take Care, Kathleen
Brandon	Feb 28 2007 7:18 PM First a Simpson's character, now an American Idol audience member. I caught it - and then had to rewind my DVR, and check again. Wow, I get emailed by a celebrity on a weekly basis!! :-)
One Street Over	Feb 28 2007 12:17 PM And where did I see you last night? AMERICAN IDOL???? I leaped out of my chair -- there's Don!! ML
SweptAway	Feb 16 2007 7:22 AM Happy Valentines Day Don Chapman, We wanted to let you know we are thankful for your friendship. We're excited to see what 2007 will bring. Thanks for your prayers and support. We hope you have a great weekend! God Bless, SweptAway
♥Kathleen	Feb 1 2007 9:58 PM Hi Don, Thanks for adding me. I was enjoying listening to you music. Very enjoyable!!
jsligh	Jan 29 2007 12:41 PM don. how's life?
Greg	Nov 24 2006 5:08 PM Happy Thanksgiving!
Gina Paoni	Nov 17 2006 6:37 PM Hey Don, Glad to find you here at myspace! It's awesome how God is using this place - an internet presence that has been so maligned for the 'bad' it's been used to proliferate - and He is spreading his Word to the world. I've used your resources in the past and really appreciate them. Keep doing what you do. Go with God. Gina
Recent Rainfall	Oct 17 2006 6:25 PM Hey Don, thanks for the friend add. I enjoy getting the newsletter via e-mail. John Green - Recent Rainfall praise & worship Click our profile to hear our new song "Show Your Glory Lord"
Susan G. Acheson	Oct 17 2006 7:25 AM Thanks for the add, Don! Grace & peace, Susan
Kevin	Aug 22 2006 5:54 AM Amen on the record company thingie. Keep up the Good Word.
Adam Layne Fisher	Aug 15 2006 8:22 AM Word up dude! You the man for helping us out on the voting! Perhaps we should make you an honorary band member or something. ;) Adam
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