Click here to listen to this original song by Pastor Mike Lembke of St Paul Lutheran Church, Warwick, RI

Mike says he wrote this song in response to my Report to the 2018 Synod Assembly. I heard this news today, and it literally made my week, month maybe even year.

The Lyrics and Chords can be found here

So, let’s stir it up in the Spirit’s power.

Today is the day, now is the hour;

for Grace and truth to blaze away;

we can stand in confidence, we have something to say.

So, let’s stir it up not just survive;

or to keep the buildings open or to worship programs and pride;

but to further the Gospel; to meet our neighbors anew.

To go out in the air; to see what we can do.

So, let’s stir it up with Jesus to guide;

we do not preach ourselves, but Him Crucified.

We risk ridicule; we consider in prayer;

the neighbors in need to show them we care.

So, let’s stir it up in money and time,

put plans into action; something new is no crime;

Reformation’s a word with an edge to action,

the joy of the Lord will give us strength and traction!

So, let’s stir it up; comfort-convict,

convince by our actions; confess with our lips;

that opportunity lies just ‘round the bend:

we’re just getting started who knows where it ends.

Pr. Mike Lembke on the left in the black shirt, playing guitar at this years Youth Gathering in Houston. His daughter, (on the right in Tie Dye T) Pastor Heidi Johnston leads singing.