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Southwestern College Gospel Choir<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Directed by Patrice Rieves<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, November 7th, 2026 at 2:00 PM (Matinee) Bonita Sunnyside Library Community Room<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Musical Program<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Everybody Ought To Know — Kevin P. Turner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Everybody Ought to Know” is a classic mid-20th-century gospel song and Christian chorus with deep roots in traditional evangelical and camp-meeting culture. The lyrics draw heavily from traditional biblical imagery and classic titles of Christ found throughout Christian hymnody.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Everybody ought to know
Everybody ought to know
Everybody ought to know
Who Jesus is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He’s the lily of the valley
He’s the brightest morning star
He’s the fairest of ten thousand
Everybody ought to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everybody ought to know
Everybody ought to know
Everybody ought to know
Who Jesus is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the cross He died for sinners
And His blood makes white as snow
Loving, living, coming Savior
He’s the One you ought to know.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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God Said It, I Believe It — Charles Hayes, Arr. Patrick Riddick<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The song “God Said It, I Believe It”<\/strong> is rooted in a widely known phrase of Christian faith and assurance: “God said it, I believe it, and that settles it.”<\/em> While the exact origin of the aphorism dates back to early 20th-century camp meetings and Holiness-Pentecostal traditions, it evolved into a popular expression and lyrical concept across various genres of Christian music, most notably traditional Black gospel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patrick Riddick (a prominent contemporary gospel choir director and arranger) adapted and energized the song for modern choir workshops and church performances, leaning into the driving traditional Chicago-style vamps that build intense spiritual momentum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Verse:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lord is everything to me, yeah,
He said He would my comfort be.
God said He would be right there,
my God is everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(God said it)God said it
(I believe it) I believe it
(God said it) God said it
(I believe it) I believe it
I’m gonna take Him at His word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bridge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am standing on the promises of Jesus,
I know He’ll never let me down;
(God said He would be right there),
(I’m so glad He’s everywhere).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorus<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Resting in the Lord — Calvin B. Rhone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Resting in the Lord” (often associated with the familiar refrain “I’m just resting in the Lord today”) is rooted in traditional church culture and timeless devotional themes of spiritual surrender, perseverance, and quiet trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Scriptural Anchor: The song’s core concept flows directly from foundational biblical passages on peace and trust, most notably Psalm 37:7 (“Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him”) and Matthew 11:28-29, where Jesus invites the weary to find rest for their souls.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Life’s a journey day by day
Filled with laughter and with pain
But I know that He is with me through it all
When with clouds my path is dim
Storms of doubt arise within
I find refuge in the shadow of the cross
I am calmly resting in the Lord
I am trusting fully in His Word
Oh, whatever life may bring
My resolve will always be
I am calmly resting in the Lord
Shall I yield to idle fear
Giving way to every tear
When the Lord Himself has brought me to this hour?
Peace be still, my weary soul
Find your strength in Christ alone
For the Savior holds me by His mighty power
I am calmly resting in the Lord
I am trusting fully in His Word
Oh, whatever life may bring
My resolve will always be
I am calmly resting in the Lord
And when all my strength shall fail
And I lie within the grave
I won’t fear for He has given me this promise
He will roll my stone away
I am calmly resting in the Lord
I am trusting fully in His Word
Oh, whatever life may bring
My resolve will always be
I am calmly resting in the Lord
I am calmly resting in the Lord<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Better Afterwhile — Donnie McClurkin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Better Afterwhile\" is a powerful contemporary gospel song written and recorded by renowned gospel artist and pastor Donnie McClurkin. Known for his deeply personal and transparent approach to ministry, McClurkin crafted this song as a message of resilience, pastoral comfort, and enduring hope for individuals walking through prolonged seasons of pain or hardship.<\/pre>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Anybody holding on to hope today?
Is there anybody holding on to faith?
Is anybody at the end of their rope?
It’s gonna be a brighter day<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I want you to know
It’s gonna get better after a while<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is anybody holding on to hope?
Is anybody holding on to faith?
Is anybody at the end of their rope?
It’s gonna be a brighter day<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s gonna get better after while<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through fear, you made it
Through tears, you paid it
By faith, you held on
You’ve been strong
Right through the storm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s gonna get better after while<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through fear, you made it
Through tears, you paid it
By faith, you held on
You’ve been strong
Right through the storm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s gonna get better after while<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Jesus, I Love You — Jonathan Nelson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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“Jesus I Love You” is a prominent contemporary Christian and gospel worship song written and performed by award-winning gospel artist, songwriter, and worship leader Jonathan Nelson.
Nelson is well-known for penning anthems that bridge personal devotion with corporate worship (such as “My Name Is Victory” and “Pure Gold”). “Jesus I Love You” was written as an intimate, vertical expression of love directed entirely toward God, moving away from petition-based prayer into unreserved adoration.
The song is structured to articulate feelings of deep gratitude and devotion that often surpass ordinary speech. The lyrics emphasize that human love for the Divine is a direct, heartfelt response to God’s initiating grace and presence.
The song quickly became a staple in contemporary church services, praise and worship gatherings, and choir repertoires, celebrated for its soaring melody and singable, congregational chorus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Now can you just offer some words of worship out there?
Come on, everybody, just raise your worship, come on
Come on, just a little bit louder, raise your worship
Millions of words can’t describe
The feeling I have down inside
(It’s hard to contain) it’s hard to contain it
(So I’ll simply say) so I’ll simply say
Jesus, I love
I love You
I know that was like a practice round
But can y’all try to catch it and sing along with us?
Come on, help me say millions here
Millions of words can’t describe
The feeling I have down inside
(It’s hard to contain) it’s hard to contain at church
(So I’ll simply say) so I release my words and simply say
Jesus, help me say it
I love, I love you
Because You first loved me, say it
(Because You first loved me) I’m returning my love unto You
(I’m returning my love back to You)
This is my offering, yeah (this is my offering)
I’m returning my love back to You (I’m returning my love back to You)
There is no other love (there is no other love)
Take all (no other love quite like Yours)
There’s no other love quite like Yours
So you know this one, help me say it
Jesus, come on, say it
I love, I love You
Because You first loved me, say it
(Because You first loved me) I’m returning my love
(I’m returning my love back to You)
This is my offering, God (this is my offering)
I’m returning my love back to You (I’m returning my love back to You)
There is no other love, quite like Yours, Jesus
(There is no other love)
No love quite like Yours (no other love quite like Yours)
Everybody, raise your voices, say it
(Jesus) I love (I love)
Come on, say it again, Jesus
(Jesus) anybody really love Him
(I love) come on, release it, say
(Jesus) I love (I love) tell ’em, tell ’em
I love You
Now, can you just tell ’em how much you love Him in this room?
Just lift your voice and tell Him, I love You
Because You first loved me, I love You
Just catch it and sing it, I love You
(I love You) I love You, Jesus
(I love You) I love You, Lord
(I love You, I love You) that’s all you gotta say
Everybody, lift your head
(I love You) with all of my heart (I love You)
With all of my mind (I love You, I love You)
Can you just catch it and sing it? At the end, let me hear you say
(I love You) more than anything
(I love You) because You first loved me, Jesus
(I love You, I love You)
Everybody, lift your voice and say
(I love You) Lord, I love You
(I love You) I really do love You
(I love You, I love You
Everybody, you know this much, Jesus
(Jesus) I love (I love) You more than anything
(Jesus) I love You, Jesus (I love) You’re my Savior
(Jesus) You never let me down, Lord
(I love) You rescue me
(Jesus) I love You, I love You, I love You, I love You (I love)
One more time, say it
Jesus, sing it, church, I love, I love You
Hey
Can y’all just say, Jesus? Church, say it
(Jesus) I love (I love) more than anything, say it
(Jesus) I love You, Jesus (I love) sing it from your heart, say it
(Jesus) Yes, I do, Lord (I love) Love (You)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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