Candice's Comments

In case you don't know it, I am musically-challenged. When I plan worship services, I choose songs because of their words, not because of their "sing-ability." And that sometimes presents a problem.

I chose "Oh, God Today Has a Human Face" to be sung each week as the Advent Candles were lit. Well, if you were in worship on the first Sunday of Advent, November 29, you know what a disaster that was. So I chose a new, more familiar song for the rest of the Advent season, much to the relief of the Choir Director (and perhaps many of you!).

But I still appreciate the message of the song I originally chose. Whether we were able to sing it or not, "Oh, God Today Has a Human Face" carries a powerful message that I wish to share with you as we look into the new year of 2010. May it be a blessing to you.
In Christ,
Candice

Oh, God today, oh, God today,
oh God today has a human face.
Heaven’s child in earth’s embrace,
blanket wrapping grubby grace.
Oh, God today has a human face.

Oh, hope today, oh, hope today,
oh hope today has a human face.
New life born in dusty shed,
promise crying to be fed.
Oh, hope today has a human face.

Oh, peace today, oh, peace today,
oh peace today has a human face.
War zone cut by infant’s sigh,
from Baghdad and Palestine.
Oh, peace today has a human face.

Oh, joy today, oh, joy today,
oh joy today has a human face.
Angels pointing down our street,
heaven swirling at my feet.
Oh, joy today has a human face.

Oh, love today, oh, love today,
oh love today has a human face.
Prodigals are welcome here,
refugees no longer fear.
Oh, love today has a human face.

All earth today, all earth today,
All earth today sees heaven’s face.
Mystery present in this place,
turning point of time and space.
All earth today sees heaven’s face.

Words and music by Craig Mitchell. Copyright © 2006 Craig Mitchell. Used by permission.