We’ve been blessed to be a blessing!
We’ve been saved to serve the Lord!
We’ve been qualified for service
given gifts God’s grace affords.
In our labor and our leisure,
there is something we can do
to restore the church’s purpose
and her ministries renew.

We’ve been made alive to listen
to the whispers of despair.
God has given us the courage
to speak up and show we care.
We’ve been pardoned to be partners
with the Holy One who made
everyone to serve His purpose
so His glory is displayed.

We’ve been healed to help the hurting
as they grieve for ones who’ve gone,
as they try to find the means to
stay the course and carry on.
We’ve been called to be a family,
to achieve what God intends
as we play the part assigned us
mending fences, making friends.

** These lyrics can be sung to the tune “Ode to Joy”
*** This calligraphy and poem is part of Greg’s new book “My Rhymes and Reasons” illustrated by Timothy R. Botts

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