This binaural recording shows the build-up to New Year with increasing amounts of fireworks, then lots of very loud fireworks close by after midnight and people cheering and wishing each other "happy new year" in the distance, then the number of fireworks decreasing at the end. It was recorded with my iPhone in conjunction with the Sennheiser Ambeo Smart Headset, which gives a brilliant stereo effect.

Recorded with the stereo microphones on my Samsung Galaxy phone.

Recorded for use during an online Christmas service for a period of reflective prayer.

I prayed these prayers during a morning service and have removed the prayers for members of the Church community to protect their privacy.

My unaccompanied rendition of Gabriel's Message recorded for online services in 2020, now with reverb added to give it that Church atmosphere.

Choosing hymns is an important part of preacher training. In a service about Methodism I chose various Wesley hymns, but this, by Marty Haugen, is the hymn that represents Methodism to me the most and I explained why in my introduction, which I shared during the service, followed here by my recording of the song, made earlier this year for online services during the lockdowns.

Another aspect of leading worship is reading from the Bible.

As part of my Methodist local preacher training I'm leading parts of services in various Churches. These were my opening prayers plus an unaccompanied rendition of one of my favourite hymns: How Great Thou Art. It's a prayer of praise set to music, with the wonderful line "then sings my soul". My soul sings the prayer, not just my voice.