Church Anniversary song

Presence, hymn — Sam Goodman

Presence My presence makes a difference I am not just here for show Nor just to make up the numbers I am here to help us grow My involvement has a purpose I intend to play my part I’m not here to be the periphery My place is at the heart My words can make […]

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Jubilee Together, hymn – Sam Goodman, UK

This is jubilee together Tune: Dim Ond Iesu – Here is love vast as the ocean This is Jubilee together Here is Good News for the poor Love united, love forever Sharing hope of faith reborn Let us fix our eyes on Jesus May we learn to live the way And rejoice in how grace […]

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Be with us, hymn — Sam Goodman, UK

Shepherding hymn Tune: St Clement – The day though gavest Be with us in ways that wrap us in communion Unite us to be your church once more While we are apart bring us closer together In ways that your justice and mercy restore Be always beside us, your word speaks to guide us A […]

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I dream of a church, hymn — Kevin Snyman, UK

Tune: Bard of Armagh (Streets of Laredo) I dream of a church that joins in with God’s vision Of a people who live without counting the cost; She trusts in the Spirit of Christ Jesus’ mission Lifts up the oppressed with Good News for the lost. I dream of a church that joins in with […]

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For All the Ways (hymn for Church Anniversary)– Jim Burklo, USA

Tune:  “For All the Saints”   Sine Nomine 10.10.10.A Words by Jim Burklo    (use freely with attribution) Appropriate for Church Anniversaries For all the ways we help each other grow As we share stories, moments high and low The face of Christ among us now will show We sing allelujia, allelujia. For all the people […]

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