community

We stand in a circle,
Eyes open,
A candle in the center
A cross beside it.

One by one,
We pick up the cross and share.

Some speak of dreams of the future,
Others of sorrows of the past.

All are here to speak to You
While surrounded by community.

You did not mean us to live a life alone.
You called some of us to married life
Others to single life

But you have called all of us to a life in community.

We have brothers and sisters here.
Some are old, some are young,
But all alike are here to praise you
And fellowship with each other.

The isolation of the day is past
As young and old join together
In praise and worship.

We will come away from here richer
Because we have shared the wonderful treasure
Of you
And each other.