© 2007-2009 John Thornburg
For the ordination of Marisa McNeil
Join in the Dance
Irreg.
The call of God
The frightened “No!”
The path of doubt
The grace to grow
This is the flow of ministry.
Join in the dance!
The fish and loaves
Five thousand fed.
More manna still
in wine and bread
This is the food of ministry.
Join in the feast!
Prophetic zeal
and priestly prayer
Proclaiming hope
unceasing care
This is the task of ministry.
Join in the work!
The day has come
to praise and bless
The weight of hands
The Spirit’s “Yes!”
This is the joy of ministry.
Thanks be to God!
© 2005 John Thornburg
What Can We Say But “Glory Be!”
In this church we call our home
Gracious Creator of Sea and of Land
Family of God, Formed from the Dust
Who is this Woman So Weak and Bent Over
Thank God for Those with Mason's Skill
A Choral Poem for the Opening of the Shower of Stoles
