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Thank you for every rain drop,
Every tree that stands firm thro’ the seasons
Thank you for the lessons of ants and their tireless labour
Thank you for all of the birds
And your daily constant provision
Thank you for every heartbeat this week
You have not missed one
CHORUS
Papa God in all this we praise you
And delight in what you’ve done
Papa God it’s all for you
The intricate maker, generous provider
Thank you for each breath of air
Its composition perfectly balanced
Thank you for the clear blue skies
And the sun faithfullyshining
Thank you for the beauty of clouds
That build and bring rain
for our food Thank you for variety and the choice to buy In supermarkets
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Thank you for the laws of this land
For peace in this place at this time
Thank you for computers, technology
the telephone and internet
Thank you for families and friends
To be known and loved and belong
Thank you for the gift of education
Our minds to discover
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Papa God in all this we thank you for Jesus our rescue sure
Papa God you’ve defeated
Our sin on the Cross, the fear of death
With you there is no situation
Where our backs are up to the wall
There is no longer a time
When there is no way out
For you are our help and our fortress
On your Cross you sorted it all
In you there is hope we’re complete
Your unfailing love shines through
CHORUS
Love stretched out an open palm
To uphold, rescue and bless
Love to bathe in
Sunlight love
Gently moulding, chiding, guiding
Love stretched out an open palm
To uphold, rescue and bless
Jesus love has held me close
In times of sorrow and stress
Love to comfort
Step by step
Growing wisdom, patience, kindness
Love stretched out an open palm
To uphold, rescue and bless
Mark 2:12-16
Levi, Levi, tax taker Levi, Levi, tax taker
Do you know Levi, tax taking?
Jew, despised ‘cos he works for Rome
Bribe accepting, poor he’s making
Tells the widow, “Sell your home.”
Are his friends so few? Time spending
To make taxmen his closest clan
Money loving, rules for bending
Pocket gold each time they can
CHORUS
Jesus came said, “Follow me!”
No longer Levi you will be
Matthew now is your new name x2
Be my friend. On Christ depend
Follow me
From his desk, stands up, steps around
“Come with me Lord, see here’s my home.”
House of Matthew, all surrounded
Men corrupt and cheats well known
“Is he not aware?” sneer leaders
Jesus sitting with sinners to dine
Not the healthy, need the doctors
Sick are cured, so get in line!
CHORUS
Is your life messed up, sin rotten?
Are you Levi with Matthew’s dream?
Be forgiven, past forgotten
Jesus calls you, “Join my team!”
Zeph 3:17
Sing O daughter of Zion shout a loud
Israel
Be glad and rejoice with all your heart
On that day they will say to Jerusalem
Do not fear O Zion do not let your hands
be weak
On that day they will say to Jerusalem
The Lord your God is with you He is
mighty to save
He has taken away your punishment
He has turned back your enemy
The Lord the King of Israel is with you
The Lord the King of Israel is with you
He will quiet you with his love
He will take great delight in you
He will rejoice over you with singing X2
Is 42:16
I the Lord have called you in my
righteousness
I will hold your hand firm
I will keep you I appoint you now to be a
comfort for all those in dark dungeons lost
I am the Lord your God
I am the Lord your God
I will not forsake you
I will not forsake you
I will lead the blind by ways they
have not known a long unfamiliar paths
I will guide them I will turn their doubt into light before them
and make the rough places smooth
These are the things I will do
These are the things I will do
I will not forsake you
I will not forsake you
Lam 2:8-9
Pour out your heart in the presence of the Lord.
Pour out your heart in the presence of the Lord.
Lift up your hands to Him
Lift up your hands to Him for the lives of your children
Arise cry out in the bleakness of the night
Arise cry out in the bleakness of the night
Pour out your heart to Him.
Pour out your heart to Him for the children that hunger- (suffer)
Hearts of the people cry out to the Lord
Hearts of the people cry out to the Lord
Daughters of Zion, daughters of Zion,
let your tears flow like rivers
Lk 10: 38-42
Martha and Mary sisters two
Lived in a village Jesus knew
On his way to Jerusalem
He decides to visit them
CHORUS
Who has been invited -Jesus
Shall we get excited - Teacher
Sit with him delighted - Master
Martha asked Jesus, ‘Come and eat’
Bring your friends, for such a treat
To get prepared she ran ahead
‘Much to do Mary,’ Martha said.
Veg to peel, I must hurry
Grilled sole perhaps, it’s such a worry,
Set the table and fetch the bread.
Lots of disciples to be fed
Mary with Jesus listening still
Words so wise her heart doth fill
Yes he’d said, ‘You are forgiven.’
Now she knew the way to heaven
Out of the kitchen Martha’s cry
‘Come Mary help!’ But Jesus sighed,
Martha, Martha trouble not your heart,
Mary has chosen the better part.
Luke 23:34, 4, 46; John 19:26-27, 28, 30; Mark 15:34
Message through pain Born on the tree, mercy spoken for you and me Father forgive them for they don't know what they are doing
Compassion's gift Words of comfort
when each breath is such effort Dearest woman there now is your son John there your mother
Hear the invite told on the Cross
Jesus gives His life for you I tell you the truth today you will be with me in paradise
Nailed pierced hands blooded and torn
My strength drains away like water My mouth so dry My heart turned to wax Why am I forsaken
Darkness did fall on all the land
Temple curtain torn in two Then a loud
shout
Jesus did cry out it is now
accomplished
In the greyness, in the blackness see the candle burning brightly
In the sadness in the numbness know the Holy Spirit gently guides
CHORUS
Sing Alleluia Sing Alleluia Sing Alleluia where you are
Sing Alleluia Sing Alleluia Sing Alleluia where you are
Hold the gospel live in Jesus breathe in the balm of healing
In the dryness in the unknown walk in step with Father God
Holy Jesus dear beloved lift me in this time stumble hold me upright
Guide me clearly through the valley of my doubting
Praise for Jesus interceding every moment of being thankful hearts
Bring forward praising lifting to the heavenly throne
Jer 7:1
I have placed you in a spacious place.
Go forth humbly with your God
I have extended now your boundaries.
Go forth joyfully with your God
Stand in the gate of the Lord's house.
And proclaim His salvation
The Lord now welcomes you to know
His truth all the people of this town
Enter at these gates to worship
Worship Jesus Christ the Lord
Amend your ways and your choices
And repent of all your wrong
Welcome here the father motherless
And the widower and widow
Place no other goals before the Lord
Nor speak unkindly of each other
CHORUS
I will bless this house called by my name
Where in you trust and pray together
Listen to my voice in obedience
So you will dwell in me in peace
Lk 10: 38-42
Mt 25: 31-46
CHORUS
What did you do Jesus asks you
Sheep on the right they are God's delight
Left for the goats done little He notes.
Be a sheep not a goat be a sheep baa
Little girl starving nothing left to eat
Ten days walking weary feet
Her brother sobs pain more pain.
When will they have a meal again
One pair of jeans with knees all torn
Precious one looks so forlorn
Thin Tee shirt in bitter cold
Just too much for a three year old
Ashumi's home a plastic sheet
Tied to a wall in a busy street
When the sun shines he's O. K.
Monsoon time wet night and day
Isaías 41:10
No temas, no temas, sabes que
Yo estoy contigo, contigo
no dudes, no dudes,oyéme
Yo soy tu Dios para siempre
Te fortalezco, te ayudo
Mi diestra victoriosa
Te sostendrá, te sostendrá
Alégrate en tu Señor
No fear, no fear, no distress
Know that I am with forever
Have no doubts do not be dismayed
I am your Lord now and for always
I will be your strength and your helper
Uphold you and guide all your steps
With my righteousness I’ll protect you
So trust delight in my name
