2021 August

 

Kum Ba Yah (additional verses)

(tune: Desmond UMH 484)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/1/21

 

Someone’s wand’ring, Lord,

 

Someone’s trying, Lord,

 

Someone’s struggling, Lord,

 

Someone’s hurting, Lord,

 

Someone’s dying, Lord,

 

God Loves Us So

(tune: Sweet Hour UMH 496)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/2/21

 

God loves us so. God loves us so.

This is the truth believers know.

In times of struggle, grief, or pain,

We know God will bring peace again.

In prayer we can turn to the Lord,

And by God's grace our faith’s restored.

Through loving actions we should show,

That we believe God loves us so.

 

God loves us so. God loves us so.

From heaven God blesses us below.

When two God we do humbly plead,

God provides for our every need.

The problems try to overwhelm,

Our Lord stands firmly at the helm.

And day by day our faith does grow,

For we believe God loves us so.

 

Imitators of God (Ephesians 5)

(tune: Morecambe UMH 500)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/3/21

 

Imitators of God we are called to be,

By all we do and by all that we say.

Lord, help us to make disciples as we,

Reveal God to all by living that way.

 

We imitate when others we forgive,

We have been blessed by all God’s given us

We live as God intends for us to live

We share God's love as we follow Jesus

 

We imitate God, creator of all,

Who has made us to be co-creators.

When we're needed may we answer God's call,

To be doers, not merely spectators.

 

God Is with Us Each Day

(tune: The Old Rugged Cross UMH 504)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/4/21

 

God is with us each day,

And present when we pray.

We celebrate God's always near.

Weather here or o’er there,

God is there everywhere.

When we need God, God is always here.

Refrain:

We'll give thanks for the Lord’s loving care,

No matter how far we may roam.

If we’re lost and we call out in prayer,

With love God will always call us home.

 

No matter where you are,

You are never too far,

Never far away from God's love.

Though from here we can't see,

Where God wants us to be.

God can guide us from heaven above.

 

So, listen for God's voice,

When you hear it, rejoice!

For God speaks in your inner ear.

When you have gone astray,

God will show you the way,

Because to God, you’re precious and dear.

 

How Might We Best Share the Gospel (Ephesians 5)

(tune: For the Bread UMH 508)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/5/21

 

How might we best share the gospel?

By what we both say and do,

Living as faithful disciples,

May God's light come shining through.

 

Find a way to share the Good News.

Share a good word with someone.

Make a call or write a letter.

Tell others what God has done.

 

God created and gifted you.

Be what God wants you to be!

In God's image you're created.

Reflect God that all might see.

 

In the name of the Creator,

Make the world a better place.

And when your time here is ended,

Go and meet God face to face.

 

We Remember These Our Classmates

(tune: For the Bread UMH 508)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/5/21

 

We remember these our classmates,

Who all passed away too soon.

But we hold them in our hearts,

As we sing this heartfelt tune.

 

We remember these our classmates,

Forever they’re in our hearts,

One day we’ll hold a reunion,

When each of us here departs.

 

Help Me, Lord

(tune: Stand By Me UMH 512)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/6/21

 

When I find myself in trouble, help me, Lord.

When I find myself in trouble, help me, Lord.

When I don't know what to do,

And I can't find my way through,

As you guided wandering nomads, help me, Lord.

 

When between a rock and hard place help me, Lord.

When at the end of the rope,

And I'm running out of hope,

As you helped Daniel in the den, help me, Lord.

 

When my strength and health are failing, help me, Lord.

When my strength and health are failing, help me, Lord.

As you helped the blind and lame,

I now call upon your name,

For I'm tired and I'm weary, help me, Lord.

 

Please, O Lord, Forgive Us

(tune: Diademata UMH 513)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/7/21

 

Please, O Lord, forgive us,

In word and deed we've failed.

Forgive us in the name of Jesus,

Who on the cross was nailed.

But that was not the end,

For upon the third day,

He rose as the tomb was opened,

To show us all the way.

 

Let the past be the past,

To let us all learn from.

The people we were did not last,

Now let your kin-dom come.

O Lord, to you we pray,

Help us now to become,

Disciples of your holy way,

That we might reach someone.

 

We Sing and Praise Lord Jesus

(tune: Webb UMH 514)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/8/21

 

We sing and praise Lord Jesus,

Who came from heaven above,

To dwell down here among us,

To show us all God's love.

He taught using parables,

To help us to believe,

And took time to help people,

Their sicknesses relieve.

 

We sing and praise Lord Jesus,

He washed disciples’ feet.

It was a teaching moment,

How people we should treat.

While seated at the table,

Jesus blessed cup and bread,

But they could not comprehend,

Till on the cross he bled.

 

We sing and praise Lord Jesus,

Who rose up from the grave.

And we shout, “Alleluia!”

For all he came to save.

Ascending into heaven,

Upon a royal throne,

He sees all his disciples,

The ones he calls his own.

 

Somebody Needs a Little Help, Please

(tune: Dubois UMH 520)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/9/21

 

Refrain:

Somebody needs a little help, please,

Somebody needs Lord Jesus.

Somebody needs a little help, please,

Glory hallelujah!

 

Sometimes we struggle on our own. O yes, Lord,

Sometimes we feel we are all alone. O yes, Lord,

Refrain:

 

Sometimes we wander and get lost, O yes, Lord,

Then Jesus seeks us at all cost. O yes, Lord,

Refrain:

 

Sometimes we worry or we grieve, O yes, Lord,

The Lord comforts all who believe. O yes, Lord,

Refrain:

 

I Follow Jesus on the Way

(tune: Sojourner UMH 521)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/10/21

 

I follow Jesus on the way.

I follow Jesus on the way.

I need to walk it day by day.

Lord, I follow Jesus on the way.

 

Sometimes I stumble on the way.

Sometimes I stumble on the way.

But Jesus helps me when I pray.

Lord, sometimes I stumble on the way.

 

I'm never alone on the way.

I'm never alone on the way.

Jesus is always there to stay.

Lord, I'm never alone on the way.

 

Come, Sing and Give Thanks (Ephesians 5)

(tune: Converse UMH 526)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/12/21

 

Come, sing and give thanks for Jesus.

Praises to the Lord we bring,

At all times and at all places,

It’s always the right time to sing.

We can offer up ancient psalms.

Favorite hymns we all can sing.

Anytime is just the right time,

To offer God Thanksgiving.

 

In the good times and the bad times,

We praise God with rejoicing.

For the scriptures tell us always,

And everywhere to God we sing.

You can sing when you are alone,

Or in a church gathering.

From your heart sing praises to God,

As your heartfelt offering.

 

Do, Lord, Remember Me (additional verses)

(tune: Ditmus UMH 527)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/14/21

 

When I am lost and weary, do, Lord, remember me.

 

When I am weak and feeble, do, Lord, remember me.

 

when I am sorely tempted, do, Lord, remember me.

 

when I am scared and fearful, do, Lord, remember me.

 

To God with Love I’ll Sing (Ephesians 5)

(tune: Bethany UMH 528)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/14/21

 

To God with love I’ll sing,

With love I’ll sing.

Singing the Lord's praises,

With thanksgiving.

This is my offering,

To God with love I’ll sing,

To God with love I’ll sing,

With love I’ll sing.

 

For all that God has done,

For everything.

I will lift up my voice,

May it be pleasing.

Each prayer to God I bring,

To God with love I’ll sing,

To God with love I’ll sing,

With love I’ll sing.

 

Give thanks unto the Lord,

With heart and voice.

I have been blessed by God,

Therefore, I’ll rejoice.

As God is so loving,

To God with love I’ll sing,

To God with love I’ll sing,

With love I’ll sing.

 

God Is Always with Us

(tune: Foundation UMH 529)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/14/21

 

God is always with us,

In this world of strife.

We give thanks to God,

For eternal life.

As Jesus taught us,

So now let us teach.

Sharing his gospel that,

Others we might reach.

 

Throughout all of our lives,

The Lord's always near.

And guides us by speaking,

Two hour listening ear.

May we celebrate,

All that the Lord has done.

By his life and death,

Jesus the victory won.

 

We each have been blessed,

By the Lord pay by day.

May we bless Jesus,

By what we do and say.

For there are those here,

Who don't know the Lord yet.

But we're here to be fishers,

Casting the Lord's net.

 

Will You Follow

(tune: Beacon Hill UMH 530)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/14/21

 

Will you follow? Asked the Master,

To disciples in the boat.

Faithfully they responded,

His words later they'd quote.

Refrain:

Lord, we will follow wherever you go,

By your example help us to grow.

As you have taught us, always we will be,

Faithful disciples for others to see.

 

Will you follow through the deserts,

Where it's dry and full of death?

No matter how hard the way is,

We'll follow with our last breath.

Refrain:

 

Will you follow on the water,

Even with the rolling waves?

We need never to be fearful,

Even then the Master saves.

Refrain:

 

Will you follow to the table,

Drink and eat the cup and bread?

Will you follow his example,

And obey all Jesus said?

Refrain:

 

We Shall Overcome (additional verses)

(tune: Martin UMH 533)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/14/21

 

We’ll finish the race,

 

We'll see the promised land,

 

We'll be welcomed home,

 

Take Time in Prayer

(tune: Finlandia UMH 534)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/16/21

 

Take time in prayer, each and every day.

Speak with the Lord, take time to listen to.

No matter what, always take time to pray.

God wants to hear and wants to share with you.

Take time in prayer, all sins can be confessed.

And be at peace, and your soul will be blessed.

 

Take time in prayer, as much time as you need.

Communicate with God, words need not to be spoken.

Just be open to where the Lord will lead.

Let the Lord heal whatever is broken.

Take time in prayer, to just be with the Lord.

Just being there, your soul will be restored.

 

Praise the Lord

(tune: Precious Name UMH 536)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/17/21

 

Praise the Lord for all life's blessings,

That we received day by day.

Opportunities the Lord brings,

To bless us along the way.

Refrain:

Praise the Lord, everyday!

For each blessing on the way.

Praise the Lord, everyday!

For each blessing on the way.

 

Praise the Lord, we are so grateful,

For all that the Lord has done.

We're called ever to be faithful,

Each new day new life's begun.

Refrain:

 

Put on the Whole Armor of God (Ephesians 6)

(tune: Forest Green UMH 539)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/18/21

 

Put on the whole armor of God,

That you might be ready,

For whatever may come your way,

That your faith be steady.

Rely upon the strength of God,

That helps you to withstand,

Every attack upon your faith,

That the enemy has planned.

 

With a belt of truth around your waist,

To hold your gear secure,

And justice like a bullet proof vest,

Will help you to endure.

And on your feet to help you stand,

Put on some sturdy shoes.

You'll need them as you go forth,

To go spread the Good News.

 

Above all hold the shield of faith,

Your faith will protect you.

The flaming arrows of your foe,

No harm to you will do.

With a helmet of salvation,

Securely on your head,

With the sword of God's word there is,

Nothing for you to dread.

 

Sing Praises to the Lord

(tune: St. Thomas UMH 540)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/19/21

 

Sing praises to the Lord,

For all the Lord has done.

By God our lives have been so blessed.

Bless the Lord everyone.

 

Praise the Lord every day.

Sing to the Lord. Rejoice!

With an attitude of gratitude,

And joy lift up your voice.

 

When challenges arise,

And hearts begin to doubt,

God's there for us to show us what,

Miracles are all about.

 

Without God we wouldn't be,

And nothing could we do.

But with God's help all can be done,

Just let God work through you.

 

God’s Love Is Our Foundation

(tune: Aurelia UMH 545)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/20/21

 

God's love is our foundation,

God's Kin-dom to enhance.

We are a new creation.

We get another chance.

As a church we are called to,

Spread love to all the earth.

Christ showed us how to love through,

Repentance and new birth.

 

When we find there's oppression,

May we call on God above,

And call out for confession,

That all will feel God's love.

Where there is persecution,

May we strive and seek for an,

Equitable solution,

For a just action plan.

 

Be Ever Mindful of the Lord

(tune: McKee UMH 548)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/21/21

 

Be ever mindful of the Lord,

spend precious time in prayer,

And go to serve where Christ sends you,

help someone you find there.

 

Give thanks that Jesus is your Lord,

who died and rose for you.

Live each day a new life in Christ,

do all that you can do.

 

In this world of struggle and sin,

the Lord is always there.

No matter what problems arise,

you're under the Lord’s care.

 

No matter what you may have done,

Christ’s love overcomes all.

As Christ was raised, Christ raises up,

all who answer his call.

 

When Wrong Is Strong

(tune: St. Peter UMH 549)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/23/21

 

When wrong is strong, we must do right,

To help people oppressed,

And stand in solidarity,

God, help us do our best.

 

We can speak up. We can speak out,

To share what's on our hearts.

With voices raised in harmony,

We each can do our parts.

 

A difference can be made today,

When someone takes a stand,

And does what God calls them to do,

Fulfilling God's command.

 

Take heart and stand up for what's right,

You may be the one to,

Be there for someone as you do,

What God wants you to do.

 

From Where Does All Evil Come (Mark 7)

(tune: Canterbury UMH 550)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/24/21

 

From where does all evil come?

Jesus taught us where it's from.

Some thought it came from without,

But he pointed something out.

 

All evil where does it start?

It comes from the human heart.

It comes from our selfish will,

Our desires to fulfill.

 

Asking, “What's in it for me?”

Reveals that we are greedy.

Asking, “What's in it for God?”

Makes the question much more broad.

 

When we strive to die to sin,

A whole new life does begin.

It's no longer about us,

It's all about Jesus.

 

We Pray for All in Need

(tune: Dennis UMH 553)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/25/21

 

We pray for all in need,

Their suffering to relieve.

Help us in your name to succeed,

That all might come to believe.

 

Today, Lord, help us to speak,

That justice may prevail,

For all who are oppressed and weak,

Your justice cannot fail.

 

As those who believe in you,

We live our faith each day,

That others might come to believe too,

Through what we do and say.

 

With Strong Faith in Jesus

(tune: St. Gertrude UMH 555)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/26/21

 

With strong faith in Jesus,

We answer the call,

To become disciples.

Share good news with all.

We will not deny him.

We won't fall away.

We'll always be faithful.

With him we will stay.

Refrain:

With strong faith in Jesus,

We answer the call,

To become disciples.

Share good news with all.

 

In a world that needs Christ,

We are his hands and feet.

Daily we show Christ to,

Everyone we meet.

Through our loving actions,

Through each caring deed,

May Christ be revealed to,

Everyone in need.

Refrain:

 

Pray that when God calls you,

You will be right there.

Whenever you're needed,

You're there anywhere.

By God you have been blessed,

With abilities,

Always ready for life’s,

Possibilities.

Refrain:

 

Give Thanks for All God’s Done

(tune: Dennis UMH 557)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/27/21

 

Give thanks for all God's done.

God reigns supreme above.

Together in Christ we are one,

United in Christ’s love.

 

Christ gives to us his peace,

To thus being shared by all.

Each of our burdens he does release,

That we might answer his call.

 

New life Christ gives to us.

We live for Christ each day.

Sharing with all our faith in Jesus,

By all we do and say.

 

Jesus Loves Us Together

(tune: Port Jervis UMH 558)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/28/21

 

Refrain:

Jesus loves you. Jesus loves me.

Jesus loves us together.

Disciples of Jesus,

All around the world,

Jesus loves us together.

 

Sometimes there's disagreements,

Beliefs can sometimes differ,

Our connections can feel the strain,

But Christ’s blood is thicker.

Refrain:

 

In Christ we are one body,

Which never can be undone.

Christ rose that we would all be raised,

In Christ we are all one.

Refrain:

 

And in our disagreements,

We are not disagreeable.

We can agree to disagree,

By Christ you're lovable.

Refrain:

 

Jesus, Help Us to Seek Your Face

(tune: St. Agnes UMH 561)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/29/21

 

Jesus, help us to seek your face,

In each person we meet.

We will find you in every place,

Along each road and street.

 

Help us to always look around,

For glimpses of your grace.

Wherever your love can be found,

It radiates each face.

 

May people see your love in us,

By what we do and say,

And know that we follow Jesus,

And join us on the Way.

 

Daily I Surrender to God

(tune: Evan UMH 566)

                        Jeffrey B. Childs 8/30/21

 

Daily I surrender to God,

that I might do God's will.

Denying myself, take up the cross,

my purpose to fulfill.

 

We have been blessed by God's own hand,

all from God we receive.

We give credit where credit's due,

as people who believe.

 

Let us sing loud praises to God,

and let us do God's will.

God has been there through thick and thin,

and God is with us still.