1. POWER OF PEACE We’ve got the power of peace In every word, in every deed We’ve got the power of peace! (x2) 1. The church, the temple, the mosque and everywhere, Where two or three are gathered, The power of peace is growing there! 2. Discrimination, prejudice is on the rise Heritage of hatred, will we ever realize? 3. We work for justice, with charity and peace! 3. GOD IS BIGGER Bringing compassion to anyone in need! © 1999, 2019, Jesse Manibusan. Published by Spirit & Song, a division of OCP. God is bigger than what we can see! 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All rights reserved. Used with permission. God is bigger than what we believe! God is bigger than ideology, 2. PEACEMAKER God is bigger! God is bigger! 1. When someone’s being prejudiced, I won’t be silent. God__ is bigger than you and me! Even if it’s just a little bit. I won’t be silent. 1. Growing up. Go to school. Am I enough? Am I cool? When they say, “Words don’t hurt!” So much to learn. What’s the rule? GOD IS BIGGER! Come on now! We’ve got to do better! Sometimes brave. Often scared. Am I normal? Am I Spread God’s love in deed and word! weird? What’s the lesson to be heard? GOD IS BIGGER! I won’t be silent. Bullied and pushed around. Hope in pieces on the ground. I’m a P-E-A-C-E M-A-K-E-R! Giving up. Shutting down. GOD IS BIGGER! Who is I’m a peacemaker! (2x) pretty? Who is not? Who is cold and who is hot? What’s a 2. When someone’s being mean and cruel, healthy holy thought? GOD IS BIGGER! What’s a healthy I won’t be silent holy thought? GOD IS BIGGER! Telling lies instead of truth. I won’t be silent. 2. Follow me, I’ll follow you on Instagram or Facebook, Calling names and stirring hate Follow Jesus. Take a look: GOD IS BIGGER! Ask for Come on now! We’ve got to do better! help. Share your gift. We never know whose heart we’ll lift! Jesus is where kindness lives! GOD IS BIGGER! Work for justice is God’s way Easy day. Tough day. Don’t give up! Keep the faith. No I won’t be silent. matter what may come your way, GOD IS BIGGER! Start your day with gratitude! It’s a holy attitude! Count your I’m a P-E-A-C-E M-A-K-E-R! blessings. Really, dude. GOD IS BIGGER! Count your I’m a peacemaker! (2x) blessings. Really, dude. GOD IS BIGGER! 3. Speak for those without a voice. We won’t be silent. 3. Everybody makes mistakes; growing hope, love and In prayer and action, make this choice. faith! Behold God’s amazing grace! GOD IS BIGGER! We won’t be silent. Friends and enemies. Forgiveness is for all of these! Defend all life and dignity. Mercy is the way of Peace! GOD IS BIGGER! Be strong Come on now! We’ve got to do better! in honesty, compassion and humility. Love beyond infinity! We’re one human family! We won’t be silent! GOD IS BIGGER! Stand against injustice. Cultivate Be a P-E-A-C-E M-A-K-E-R! holiness. Can I get a witness? GOD IS BIGGER! Can I get Be a peacemaker! (2x) a witness? GOD IS BIGGER! © 2002, 2019, Jesse Manibusan. All rights reserved. Used with permission. © 2002, 2019, Jesse Manibusan. All rights reserved. Used with permission. 4. OUR GOD IS GOOD 6. GIVE US YOUR PEACE Our God is good, our God is good Give us your peace, O God; Holy and righteous, powerful and true. (x2) give us your peace, your peace. (x2) 1. Blessed be God who lives forever 1. When we’re afraid, running from truth, Because his kingdom lives on and on and on. Gather us back to you. Lift your voices, sing his praises; Take every fear and fill our hearts. Exalt him in the sight of ev’ryone. Give us your peace, O God. 2. Let all people speak of his greatness 2. When we are tired, weary, and worn, Because he is our Savior and our king. Take us into your arms, Rejoice in the good things he has done for you. Where there is no need, there is no want. Give thanks and praise for all the joy he brings. Give us your peace, O God. Bridge: I exalt my God and my soul rejoices in him, 3. Lord, we belong to you alone; the Lord of heaven. Show us the way back home The ends of the earth will shout songs of praise and all the Into your light, into your love. people will sing, they will sing... Give us your peace, O God. © 2001, 2003, Joshua Blakesley and Cooper Ray. Published by Spirit & © 2009, Jesse Manibusan and Sarah Hart. Jesse Manibusan published by Two-by-Two Song, a division of OCP. 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All rights Music and Spirit & Song, a division of OCP, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. reserved. Used with permission. Sarah Hart published by Spirit & Song, a division of OCP. All rights reserved. 5. WALKING THE WAYS OF PEACE 7. GO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Now is the time. We are the ones. Go make a difference. We can make a difference. This is the place; walking the ways of peace! (x2) Go make a difference in the world. 1. Truth will be spoken now; Go make a difference. We can make a difference. proclaimed by all our voices! Go make a difference in the world. Here in this place we’re found We are the salt of the earth, called to let the people see Walking the ways of peace! the love of God in you and me. 2. Voices cry out in fear; we listen and we hear! We are the light of the world, not to be hidden but seen. Together we’ll face our fear Go make a difference in the world. and walk in the ways of peace! We are the hands of Christ, reaching out to those in need, 3. Jesus calls you and me, reach out to all in need. the face of God for all to see. With loving charity, we’re walking the ways of peace! We are the spirit of hope; we are the voice of peace. Go make a difference in the world. Bridge: And we’ll seek the truth that’s been falsified. Power and greed reveal our pride. So let your love shine on, let it shine for all to see. Truth so clear, we can’t deny. Go make a difference in the world. Come walk in the ways of peace! And the spirit of Christ will be with us as we go. 4. The world seems oh, so grand, Go make a difference in the world. for one person to make a stand, © 1997, Steve Angrisano and Thomas Tomaszek. Published by Spirit & Song, a division of OCP. 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. But when we’re together, hand in hand, All rights reserved. Used with permission. We’re walking the ways of peace! ©2002, Jesse Manibusan. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Growing Up Growing Up Catholic VBS © 2019 The Pastoral Center / PastoralCenter.com. To order or request information, please call 1-844-727-8672 or visit GrowingUpCatholicVBS.com. Catholic A ministry of The Pastoral Center.