We Still Have Songs to Sing

INTRO — GENTLE SOLO, PIANO AND WARM STRINGS Come with your stories, Come as you are. Here is a welcome, Here you belong. VERSE 1 You are the hands that planted tomorrow, You are the hearts that carried us through. Years full of courage, laughter and sorrow— There is a world we have learned from you. Here by the shores of beloved Winneba, Let every doorway open wide. Here we will cherish the lives among us; Come, take your place here by our side. PRE-CHORUS — VOICES GATHERING Every name deserves an answer, Every heart a listening friend. Every season holds a promise, Every life has love to lend. CHORUS — FULL CHOIR, SOARING We still have songs to sing! We still have love to bring! With every year, with every story, Let the bells of welcome ring! Together, heart to heart, Each one a precious part— Vibrant Aging Community Center, There is room for you and me! VERSE 2 Bring out the flowers while we can hold them, Speak all the love we can share today. Gather the stories while we can tell them, Make room for joy along the way. Wisdom can kindle a new generation, Friendship can lighten the longest day. Around one table, a family gathers; Someone is glad that you came to stay. PRE-CHORUS There is wonder still before us, There are friendships yet to grow. There is laughter in the morning, There is love for us to know. CHORUS — FULL CHOIR We still have songs to sing! We still have love to bring! With every year, with every story, Let the bells of welcome ring! Together, heart to heart, Each one a precious part— Vibrant Aging Community Center, There is room for you and me! BRIDGE — QUIET PRAYER, BUILDING God of our childhood, God of our gray hair, Faithful through all we have yet to face, Teach us to carry each other with kindness, Help us make this a welcoming place. CALL AND RESPONSE — DRUMS AND CLAPPING Who has a story? We have a story! Who has a place here? Akwaaba! We all belong! What shall we give? Our love to each other! What shall we raise? A welcoming song! FINAL CHORUS — KEY CHANGE, TRIUMPHANT We still have songs to sing! We still have love to bring! With every year, with every story, Let the bells of welcome ring! Together, heart to heart, Each one a precious part— Vibrant Aging Community Center, There is room for you and me! OUTRO — BROAD, SUSTAINED HARMONIES Come with your stories, Come as you are. Held in God's promise, Here you belong. We still have songs— Songs to sing!