Last fall, Medford Adventist Church celebrated a milestone in its ministry with the release of its first praise and worship album, All Voices, Vol. 1. This heartfelt, self-produced album, recorded live during church services, is a gift to the congregation and beyond.
The album, featuring more than 25 musicians from the church, reflects the diverse talents within the community and the shared desire to glorify God. More than a collection of songs, it is an invitation to worship, connecting listeners to God through a familiar and authentic sound.
The worship team’s vision for this project was to give back to the congregation and share their worship experience with the world. The name, All Voices, Vol. 1, underscores the profound truth that God delights in hearing all His children’s voices in worship, regardless of skill level or perfection. This inclusive approach resonates deeply, as evidenced by the album’s global reach. Since its release, All Voices, Vol. 1 has garnered more than 2,000 streams across platforms, with listeners tuning in from South Africa, Canada, Nigeria, Brazil and other far-flung places.
“We wanted to facilitate worship for our church members during the week,” shared Tim Morse, Medford Church worship leader. “It started as a service to the church like, ‘Yes, we get this opportunity to worship together on Sabbath, but if you want to continue this throughout the week here’s a way to do that.’ We wanted to give them an opportunity to worship throughout the week with music in a style and with people they’re familiar with. So, over the course of several years, we just recorded as many praise and worships and special musics as we could.”
Recently Medford Church has seen an increase in musical volunteers, and Morse shared that he sees this album as one way to help recognize them. “We saw a need in our community,” he said, “and we also wanted to recognize the work, time and energy that volunteers have given by leading worship at our church, so this is a way to do that.”
For anyone feeling called to minister in their own churches, Morse shared this: “Take this story as an encouragement. If you have an idea, do something about it and see it through, even if it takes several years. We started recording back in 2020 and it’s been a long process, but it was worth it to be able to share this with everyone. So don’t give up if you see a calling God has placed on you, your church or your ministry!”
Building on this success, the Medford Church worship team is already at work on All Voices, Vol. 2, scheduled for release in September 2025. This second volume promises to continue the spirit of inclusive worship and community connection.
All Voices, Vol. 1 is available for streaming and purchase on all major music platforms, including Medford Church’s YouTube channel. Whether you’re a member of the Medford Church family or a listener from afar, this album is an invitation to join a chorus of worship to God.
All Voices, Vol. 1 serves as a reminder that God delights in hearing all His children’s voices in worship, regardless of skill level or perfection.
