Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
AN AFRICAN WORSHIP SONG
This morning’s prelude contains the text “Nanuma wyee,” from a Ghana folk song. While there is no exact translation in English, a loose translation of the phrase means, “As we journey through life, are we doing enough to love and care for others?” The Sanctuary Choir will be joined in singing by the Cherub, Jubilation and Youth Choirs at the 11:00 am service.
Nanuma wyee, nanuma.
We come to worship now, nanuma.
We come to worship now, nanuma.
We praise the Lord most high, give thanks and glorify,
We come to worship now, nanuma.
We sing a song of praise, nanuma.
We sing a song of praise, nanuma.
With heart and soul and voice, creation now rejoice,
We sing a song of praise, nanuma.
Praise the Lord! Nanuma! Sing Alleluia!
We pray with humble hearts, nanuma.
We pray with humble hearts, nanuma.
Lord give us strength today, and help us know Your way,
We pray with humble hearts, nanuma.
Sing all creation! Sing jubilation!
We go to share God’s love, nanuma.
We go to share God’s love, nanuma.
Let peace be multiplied, may joy be magnified.
We go to share God’s love, nanuma.
WORDS: Based on the Ghana Folksong “Nanuma.” English words by John R. Paradowski
NEW MUSIC: Joseph M. Martin and John Paradowski. © 2022 by Hal Leonard LLC
ARRANGEMENT: Joseph M. Martin and John Paradowski. © 2022 by Hal Leonard LLC
I SEE GOD!
During the pandemic, composer Tom Shelton collaborated with his children’s choir members at Princeton United Methodist Church to write the lyrics for this anthem. It is an encouraging reminder for us to notice God at work in our ordinary interactions each day.
I see God around me every day.
I see God with my friends at play.
I see God on mountaintops.
I see God in raindrops.
I see God in the people on the street.
I see God in the faces that I greet.
I see God all around me everywhere.
I see God!
I hear God in the gentle breeze.
I hear God in the buzzing bees.
I hear God in my family’s voice.
I hear God when I rejoice.
I hear God when I sing my favorite song.
I hear God in the bells that chime along.
I hear God all around me everywhere.
I hear God!
I feel God when I do good deeds.
I feel God praying on my knees.
I feel God around me every day.
I feel God in my heart to stay.
I feel God when I say my bedtime prayers.
I feel God when I show my friends I care.
I feel God all around me everywhere.
I feel God!
I hear God!
I see God!
TEXT: Tom T. Shelton, incorporating ideas from the children of Princeton United Methodist Church
MUSIC: Tom T. Shelton
© 2026 Choristers Guild. All rights reserved.
THEN SINGS MY SOUL
The timeless hymn “How Great Thou Art” is given fresh expression with a new melody for our Offertory Duet.
Oh Lord, my God! when I in awesome wonder
consider all the worlds thy hands have made,
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
thy power throughout the universe displayed.
When through the woods and forest glades I wander,
and hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees,
when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur,
and hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze.
Refrain
Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to thee;
how great thou art, how great thou art!
Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to thee;
how great thou art, how great thou art!
And when I think that God, his Son not sparing,
sent him to die, I scarce can take it in,
that on the cross, my burden gladly bearing,
he bled and died to take away my sin.
When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow in humble adoration,
and there proclaim, "My God, how great Thou art!"
Refrain
WORDS: Stuart K. Hine, 1953
MUSIC: Stuart K. Hine, 1953
ARRANGEMENT: Mary McDonald
© 2015 The Stuart Hine Trust.