Old Man Time

1. Old Man Time Old Man Time walks along the road and the road goes ever on. Though we know that his steps are slow, when we look for him he’s gone and he will not stay, he will not delay as his weary way he wends. Old Man time walks along the road and his journey never ends. Old Man Time walks along the road on his long and weary way. Though we try, as he passes by, we can never make him stay. No he will not stay, he will not delay as his weary way he wends. Old Man Time walks along the road and his journey never ends.

2. Christ is my light Christ is my light, light up my days, fills me with joy, shows me the way, fills me with joy, shows me the way, fills me with hope. Fills me with peace, fills me with love that is gentle and free.

3. Together again 1. Together again together again we’re back. Together again. With each new day we shout Hurray! It’s good to be together again! We’re starting on a new adventure together every step of the way, so much to learn, so much to say, and God is with us as we pray. 2. There’s me and you, there’s teacher too. We work together all the day through. With songs to sing and games to play, and God is with us as we pray.

4. Columba 1. There once was a man of great peace and great love. His name was Columba they called him “The Dove”. He taught all the people throughout Donegal, but he knew he would leave them to answer God’s call. 2. When the time came to say his goodbyes. His friends gathered round him with tears in their eyes. “Do not be sad” he said. “This you must know” My God will be with me wherever I go”.

5. 3. Columba set sail and far did he roam, He came to Iona and made it his home. He lived there a long life of teaching and prayer and the people were happy Columba was there. 4. When the time came for Columba to die, his friends gathered round him with tears in their eyes. “Do not be sad” he said. “This you must know”. My God will be with me wherever I go”.

6. Remember Them Remember, remember, remember those who’ve died, with peace and rest may they be blessed May God be close beside. May God be close be side. God keep them, God bless them, God shine your love on them, forever and forever, forever amen, forever more, amen. • Thank you, God, we love you, Thank you God we pray. Thank you God, we love you. Thank you day by day.

7. The Passover Song Chorus: Baruhatahadonai el o hei nu, El o hei nu a do nai, Ba ruh a tah a don ai el o hei nu. El o hei nu a don ai. Remember the Passover story. Remember the Passover meal. Remember the journey to freedom. Moses said let my people go free.

8. Baruh atah adon ai el o hei nu, El o hei nu a do nai, Ba ruh a tah a don ai el o hei nu. El o hei nu a don ai. Remember the Passover story. Remember the Passover meal. Remember the eating of unleavened bread. People! Make ready to flee!

9. We go on a Journey Put on your seatbelt sit back and smile. You’re in the back seat here for a while. We’re on a journey mile after mile. And when we get there our journey’s worth while. Every day we go on different journeys, some are short and some are long. Every day we go on different journeys. Some are short and some are long. Every day we go on different journeys. Let’s all sing a journey song! We go on a journey.

10. Mary and Joseph walk hand in hand searching for Jesus in a strange land. And when they find him they turn and smile cos he’s speaking and praying, their journey’s worthwhile. Every day we go on different journeys, some are short and some are long. Every day we go on different journeys. Some are short and some are long. Every day we go on different journeys. Let’s all sing a journey song! We go on a journey.

11. Once Upon a Time Tell a story oh will you tell us please, why the tree wears a crown of golden leaves. Why do they curl up in autumn and let go to rustle down below? Let us hear it………..in once upon a time. Tell a story of Jesus long ago, and the stories he told so he could show his friends that love is a special thing to share. And in that love he’s there. Let us hear it in once upon a time.

12. Tell the story how Jesus went to sow, How he scattered his words so we would know that love can grow from the smallest little seed through every loving deed. Let us hear it in once upon a time.

13. The Bread Song Bread from the oven, tasty and warm. Brown bread and white bread with butter or jam. Thank you God for all the bread that you give, the bread that you give us to help us live. Pop goes the toaster, out pops the toast! Soft in the middle and outside a crust. Thank you God for all the bread that you give. The bread that give us to help us live.

14. Cake for my birthday cake for my tea, Cake on the table for you and for me. Thank you God for all the bread that you give. The bread that you give us to help us live.

15. Water Litany Response: Thank you God for water which we drink every day. Thank you God for water which we drink every day. For all the good it brings to us we thank you and we pray. With water we all wash ourselves both morning and night. It keeps us fresh, it keeps us safe. It helps us through our lives. The water feeds the flowers too, it makes the grass look green. In nature If we look around it’s beauty can be seen.

16. Mary 1. Mary, will you take this baby boy? Mary will you take this baby boy? Will you fill the world with love and joy? Will you take this baby boy? 2. Mary will you go to the little town? Mary will you go to the little town? Will you find a manger to lay him down? Will you go to the little town?

17. 3. Mary will you show your little son? Mary will you show your little son, To the Kings on whom the star has shone? Will you show your little son? 4. Mary, will you tell him we love him so? Mary, will you tell him we love him so? Will you tell him we would like to show that we love him, love him so?

18. Following a star Why are we waiting here, why? Why are we waiting here, why? Waiting for the joy and hope the baby brings to us and to the world. Chorus: We are the wise men, Caspar, Melchior and Balthasaar. We are the wise men, following a star.

19. 2. Why are we watching here, why? Why are we watching here, why? Watching for a new star in the sky above to guide us on our way. 3. Why are we wondering here, why? Why are we wondering here, why? Wondering if the road we’re on will ever end, if the new King will be there.

20. This is the moment • Mary and Joseph tried to find a place to stay in Bethlehem but they were turned away at every door. They settled in a stable where baby Jesus soon was born. This is the moment we’ve waited for.

21. Chorus: As the star rose in the sky on that first Christmas night, Mary took him in her arms and held him oh so tight. The moment had arrived and he gave a little smile to the world a smile to the world.

22. 2. The sound of angels filled the sky. Shepherds heard each word they sang. Go see the baby and wait no more. Three wise men in the morning light. Found that star, it was so bright. This is the moment we’ve waited for.