8 Worship Songs For Celebration Sundays (Anniversaries & Milestones)

Whether it is a church anniversary, a building dedication, or simply a Sunday where you want to celebrate a big win, “party Sundays” are essential for the life of the church. Psalm 145:7 says, “They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.”

These services require a specific kind of setlist. You need songs that are high-energy, gratitude-filled, and capable of uniting the room in a roar of praise. It isn’t the time for somber reflection; it is the time to look back at what God has done and shout, “Look what the Lord has done!”

Why These Songs Fit The Occasion

We selected these songs because:

  • They are energetic. Milestones should feel like a celebration. These tempos keep the room moving and engaged.
  • They are retrospective. They give language to look back over the years and trace God’s faithfulness.
  • They are triumphant. They focus on the victory and greatness of God, which is the reason we are still standing.

8 Songs To Celebrate God’s Faithfulness

  1. Great Things – “You’ve done great things.” This is the undisputed champion of celebration songs. It is structurally perfect for an anniversary because it explicitly gives credit to God for every victory the church has experienced.
  2. House Of The Lord – “We were the beggars, now we’re the royalty.” This song celebrates the very existence of the church. It reminds the congregation that it is a miracle and a privilege just to be gathered together in His house.
  3. Goodness Of God – For a milestone Sunday, this song is a tear-jerker in the best way. It allows long-time members to look back over decades of ministry and declare, “All my life You have been faithful.”
  4. Praise – If you want to start the service with a bang, this is the track. It commands everything that has breath to praise the Lord. It sets a tone of uninhibited joy right from the first beat.
  5. I Thank God – Celebration often flows from testimony. This gospel-infused track turns the service into a dance floor, celebrating how God picked us up and set our feet on solid ground.
  6. This Is Amazing Grace – A modern classic that works for almost any celebration. It focuses on the King of Glory who shakes the whole earth. It is familiar enough that even visitors will be singing along by the second chorus.
  7. Great Is Thy Faithfulness – No anniversary service is complete without this hymn. It honors the history of the church and the sustaining power of God through every season of the ministry’s life.
  8. Build My Life – Celebration isn’t just about looking back; it’s about looking forward. This song dedicates the future of the church to the solid foundation of Jesus, ensuring the next season is built on Him.

Example Celebration Setlists

Setlist 1 (High Energy Party)

  1. Praise – Kicks the doors open with rhythm and noise.
  2. Great Things – Gives the specific reason for the party: God’s mighty works.
  3. House Of The Lord – Keeps the joy level at a maximum.

Setlist 2 (Legacy & Future)

  1. This Is Amazing Grace – A strong, familiar opening anthem.
  2. Great Is Thy Faithfulness – Honors the past years of ministry.
  3. Build My Life – Commits the next chapter to Christ.

How To Use These Songs In Your Church

  • Use video. During Goodness Of God, play a montage of photos and videos from the last year (baptisms, service projects, kids ministry) on the screen behind the band. It visually connects the song to the story.
  • Invite testimony. Before singing Great Things, have the pastor or a founding member briefly share “3 Great Things” God did in the life of the church this year.
  • Celebrate the team. On these Sundays, put a larger team on stage. Add a choir or extra percussion. Let the visual representation of the team reflect the abundance of the house.

Next Steps

Don’t let the next milestone pass by with a standard setlist. Mark your calendar for your church’s anniversary and plan to open with Great Things to intentionally celebrate the history God is writing with your people.

By Timothy Norris, WorshipChords Editorial Staff

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