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2003 Worship Songwriting Contest Winner: "Our God Reigns"

Tim Light
Worship leader,
New Life Church
Romsey, Hampshire, UK


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From the WorshipIdeas newsletter, 07/29/03:

Thanks to everyone who submitted an entry to the songwriting contest. I've enjoyed listening to every song - as soon as I received a CD at my PO Box, I'd pop it in my truck's CD player and cruise around (I'm such a redneck!)

Then, out of the blue, I received a song that blew me away. I couldn't believe how good it is.

This song is nearly perfect. Catchy melody. Strong lyrics. Great vocal. Excellent production. Modern yet accessible.

"Our God Reigns" by Tim Light is the hands-down winner.

Tim is from the little town of Romsey, UK, about an hour and a half from London. He's one of the worship leaders at New Life Church, along with Phil Le Cheminant (producer of "Our God Reigns" and a talented songwriter in his own right.)

I had the pleasure of speaking with Tim and Phil over the international phone wires, and enjoyed hearing about the worship scene in England. They've both attended The Worship School at Brighton's Church of Christ the King. This school has involved such notables as Paul Oakley, Stuart Townend and Matt Redman. The church runs the school to train worship leaders, song writers and musicians such skills as how to lead worship, how to write worship songs, how to run a worship band and other related subjects. I'd like to know more about the curriculum, because Tim and Phil are turning out incredible material for independent writers.

I'm shocked they haven't been picked up by a major label! I'm also very happy they haven't been picked up by a major, because now we all can enjoy "Our God Reigns!"

If you enjoy the Passion music (Matt Redman, Chris Tomlin, etc.) you'll love "Our God Reigns."

Read more about Tim at Don's website.