This Is Who We Are (St. Gertrude’s Song)
Words by Lee Larson and John McAndrew - music by John McAndrew © McAndrew Music 2007
In March of 2007, John was asked to write and perform a song for the St. Gertrude’s Foundation's 1st Annual Celebration in Shakopee, MN. The event was sponsored by St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center there in Shakopee. St. Gertrude’s is part of the Benedictine Health System, a Nationally Acclaimed Health Care Ministry System founded on St. Benedict’s core values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect and Justice. These values and the Benedictine nuns have personally blessed John in his life, and this had much to do with his inspiration and involvement with this organization. (see photos)
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This Is Who We Are (St. Gertrude’s Song) (lyrics)
We will hold you gently, in our arms
Softly take your hand
Give you the love and care you need
This is who we are
The gentle Christ, is our guiding light
Compassion fills our prayers
We are restoring lives
This is who we are
(Chorus)
Stewardship of the gifts we share
Hospitality to all
Respect and justice for every one
This is who we are, this is who we are
Come join us now, come share the light
We are all one family
Our spirits dance, dance with joy
This is who we are
(Chorus)
The gentle Christ, is our guiding light
Compassion fills our prayers
We are restoring lives
This is who we are
(Chorus)
(Chorus)
Words by Lee Larson and John McAndrew - music by John McAndrew © McAndrew Music 2007
1st Annual St.Gertrude's Foundation Dinner in Shakapee, MN on April 28, 2007.
This event was held at the Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen, MN and Master of Ceremonies was Don Shelby of WCCO Television. John McAndrew performed the song "This Is Who We Are" that he composed especially for St.Gertrude's. Many board members, officials of BHS and new friends were in attendance to celebrate "A Decade Of Caring" and look forward to the next ten years of growth. "Building to Expand our Care to the Community."
