This Sunday is the last time the Choir will sing before Rev Chris leaves on his sabbatical.  So we thought an appropriate send-off would be to let him know how much his dedication, diligence, and sharing of his talents have blessed us.

This is an a cappella piece, meaning the choir sings without piano accompaniment.  However, there may be a djembe, an ancient drum played with bare hands, joining in.  It’s name means “Everyone gather together in peace.”

We are met together and in
Meeting we are blessed.
Peace in coming and in going,
Peace in labor and in rest.
 
Hold on, dear brother!
Hold on, dear sister!
Hold on, hold to me.
 
We are met together and in
Meeting we are blessed.
Peace in coming and in going,
Peace in labor and in rest.
 
You’re not alone and you never more will be.
I will be with you and I will carry you with me.
Friendship endures and surely will prove
It’s not ourselves, but our bodies that move.
 
We are met together and in
Meeting we are blessed.
Peace in coming and in going,
Peace in labor and in rest.
 
Hold on, dear brother!
Hold on, dear sister!
Hold on, hold to me.