THIS GIFT WE BRING

"This Gift We Bring" is a gentle, straightforward Offertory hymn that perfectly captures the essence of the preparation of gifts. Written by Elvis Nsaikila, the piece focuses our attention on the simple earthly elements of bread and wine as they are carried up the aisle to the altar. The melody is calm and reverent, giving the choir and the congregation a quiet moment to reflect on the profound exchange about to take place during the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

The lyrics draw directly from the traditional prayers of the Offertory. The two verses acknowledge the bread and wine as the "work of our hands" that will soon become the body and blood of Christ, the true food for our souls. As the choir moves into the refrain, the vocal parts layer together with a beautiful, unified plea: "take & transform it, Lord, to nourish our lives."

This is a wonderful choice for the procession with bread and wine. It does not overpower the ritual but supports it, grounding the church in a shared spirit of humble offering before the Eucharistic Prayer begins.