Loving God’s World
I wrote this hymn this week; it’s for the theme my church is exploring this Lent and in response to the events unfolding in Ukraine. The photo is notes at one of the vaccination clinics this past summer.
His Voice Rings Out Strong
When Jesus said to Peter.Let down your nets once more.He must have been disheartened,For he’d just come ashore.The nets had come up empty,Though he had laboured long.He put his trust in Jesus,His voice rang out so strong. The other fishers followed,And much to their surprise.The nets were overflowing,They scarce believed their eyes.They fell down in…
Advent Offering Hymn
Hope in our faith so filled with awe. Hope in the promise of our God. Hope for these gifts we offer here. Use them and us throughout the year. Peace is our hope for all the earth, Peace in the promise of new birth. Peace for those both far and near. Peace now and all…
As We Are Waiting – Advent Candle Lighting Hymn
As we are waiting for a sign As we long for Christ’s birth. We trust your word revealed to us Is hope for all the earth. As we are watching for a sign As we long for new life. We trust your word revealed to us An end to all earth’s strife. As we are…
Love Our Neighbour
In this world of strife and anger In this world of doubt and pain. Jesus joins us on the journey Daring us to live God’s reign. Love our neighbour, love one another. Love our God, this is the way. Love abundant, love expanding Love is more than words to say. We are givers, we are…
We Are the Light
Tune: Sine Nomine We are the light; we shine both near and far. We are the dust, expanding distant stars. We seek to be, God’s light throughout the earth. Let’s shine our light, let’s shine our light. We are the salt, we season life anew. We save and restore, we bless and we renew. We…
We Sing to You, Thanksgiving
We sing to you thanksgiving We sing it loud and clear We sing it when we’re lonely We sing to keep you near. We sing becoming faithful We sing becoming strong We sing throughout the ages We’re singing to belong When children light the candle When youth proclaim their faith When strangers find a welcome…
Come and Gather at the Stable
Tune Beach Spring Come and gather, at the stable They have journeyed far from home Mary, Joseph, young and able Travelled ways as yet unknown With a dream of untold promise That great things would come to pass In the sureness of God’s blessing They found peace and rest as last. Come and gather, round…
Worship Matters
Tune: Abbott’s Leigh 8787D Worship matters to God’s people. People matter to our God. It’s the time when we all gather; Pray and sing and hear the Word Words of hope and words of promise; Laid upon our hearts with truth. Filling us with joy and courage; Of God’s love and life renewed. When the…
What Is Our Purpose?
Tune: Breathe On Me Breath of God – Trentham What is our purpose God? What would you have us do? Proclaim the word and heal the sick. And fill us with promise true. What is our purpose God? Help us to trust in you. Help us to live as Jesus lived. Love God and neighbour…
My Window on God's World 