The Gathering

I know this isn't a "worship" song.  It's kind of a mission trip theme song.  I was privileged to volunteer for the ELCA 2012 Youth Gathering in New Orleans a few weeks ago.  It was amazing to see 33000 teenagers from around the country converge on this city to praise, worship, fellowship, learn, and serve.

"The Gathering"

Why wait for the world to change?
We could be here waiting forever
Is there somewhere we can start today?
Is there something we can do together?

Grab your bags
Pack your things
Meet me at The Gathering
With a heart of hope
and a song to sing
Meet me at The Gathering

Is the voice of Jesus calling you?
All may hear, but few will listen
If not us, then tell me who?
If not now, can you tell me when?

So grab your bags
Pack your things
Meet me at The Gathering
He'll sanctify
each gift we bring
Meet me at The Gathering
Meet me at The Gathering

Let's do God's work
with our hands
Let's do God's work
with our hands
Let's do God's work
with our hands
Let's do God's work
with our hands

Grab your bags
Pack your things
Meet me at The Gathering
With a heart of hope
and a song to sing
Meet me at The Gathering
Meet me at The Gathering!
Meet me at The Gathering!
Meet me at The Gathering!
Meet me at The Gathering!

2012 Keith T. Amano