There Are Many Ways of Sharing
NETTLETON TiS 392; words: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette
There are many ways of sharing, But God’s Spirit gives each one.
There are different ways of caring; It’s one Lord whose work is done.
God, whose gifts are overflowing, May we hear you when you call;
Keep us serving, keep us growing For the common good of all.
We’ve been baptized in the waters! We’ve been given work to do.
When you call your sons and daughters, You give gifts for serving you.
God, we join in celebration Of the talents you impart.
Bless each baptized one’s vocation; Give each one a servant’s heart.
All are blest by gifts you give us; Some are set apart to lead.
Give us Jesus’ love within us As we care for those in need.
Give us faith to make decisions; Give us joy to share your Word.
Give us unity and vision As we serve your church and world.
We are all one in mission
Tune: Aurelia (TiS 457); Words: Rusty Edwards
We all are one in mission, We all are one in call,
Our varied gifts united By Christ, the Lord of all.
A single, great commission Compels us from above
To plan and work together That all may know Christ’s love.
2 We all are called for service To witness in God’s name;
Our ministries are different, Our purpose is the same:
To touch the lives of others By God’s surprising grace
So every folk and nation May feel God’s warm embrace.
3 Now let us be united And let our song be heard.
Now let us be a vessel For God’s redeeming word.
We all are one in mission, We all are one in call,
Our varied gifts united By Christ, the Lord of all.