[male vocals] GOD
NEW
THIS
DAY
We
thank
You
for
the
gift
of
family.
Ati
tukekala
ifi
ngolupwa,
together
in
love,
together
in
unity.
Batata
bashi
Chola…
James
Tiopa…
Noah
Mutale…
Ba
Mami
ba
Judith
Nyembili…
And
not
forgetting
Sarah
Cholaaa…
Lesa
mwampela,
You
have
truly
blessed
us.
Awe
ililyena
lipalo…
This
family
is
a
blessing.
VERSE 1
God,
You
have
gaven
us
this
beautiful
family,
A
gift
we
will
forever
treasure.
Through
every
season,
through
every
moment,
Your
love
love
will
forever
hold
us
together.
We
may
come
from
different
places,
But
today
our
hearts
are
joined
as
one.
With
love,
respect,
and
understanding,
Our
family
shines
like
the
morning
sun.
Batata
bashi
Chola,
our
father
and
guide,
Your
wisdom
and
love
are
always
by
our
side.
James
Tiopa,
your
calmness
brings
us
near
my
young
brother,
You
are
a
blessing
we
hold
dear.
PRE-CHORUS
When
we
gather
together,
There
is
joy
in
every
heart.
When
we
stand
with
one
another,
Nothing
can
tear
us
apart.
Lesa
mwampela,
we
give
You
praise,
For
guiding
us
through
all
our
days.
This
family
is
a
precious
gift,
A
blessing
that
will
never
fade.
CHORUS
God,
new
this
day,
we
thank
You,
For
the
family
You
have
given
us.
Ati
tukekala
ifi
ngolupwa,
Together
in
love
and
unity.
Batata
bashi
Chola,
James
Tiopa,
Noah
Mutale,
we
celebrate
you.
Ba
Mami
ba
Judith
Nyembili,
Your
love
and
kindness
shine
through
us
all.
And
not
forgetting
Sarah
Cholaaa,
Your
beautiful
heart
brings
joy
our
way.
Lesa
mwampela,
awe
ililyena
lipalo,
This
family
is
blessed
forever.
VERSE 2
Noah
Mutale,
your
presence
brings
us
laughter,
Your
kindness
makes
the
family
strong.
You
remind
us
that
love
and
togetherness
Are
the
places
where
we
belong.
Ba
Mami
ba
Judith
Nyembili,
Your
love
is
gentle,
warm,
and
true.
You
bring
comfort
to
our
family,
And
we
are
grateful
for
all
you
do.
Sarah
Cholaaa,
my
shining
blessing,
Your
smile
brings
light
into
the
family.
You
carry
love
within
your
spirit,
And
make
every
gathering
bloom.
PRE-CHORUS 2
Through
the
good
times
and
the
hard
times,
We
will
always
stand
as
one.
With
the
grace
of
God
upon
us,
Our
journey
has
just
begun.
Let
the
children
sing
with
gladness,
Let
the
elders
lift
their
voice.
For
the
family
God
has
given
us,
Let
every
heart
rejoice.
CHORUS
God,
new
this
day,
we
thank
You,
For
the
family
You
have
given
us.
Ati
tukekala
ifi
ngolupwa,
Together
in
love
and
unity.
Batata
bashi
Chola,
James
Tiopa,
Noah
Mutale,
we
celebrate
you.
Ba
Mami
ba
Judith
Nyembili,
Your
love
and
kindness
shine
through.
And
not
forgetting
Sarah
Cholaaa,
Your
beautiful
heart
brings
joy
our
way.
Lesa
mwampela,
awe
ililyena
lipalo,
This
family
is
blessed
forever! (
Drums
drop
out;
piano,
guitar,
handclaps,
and
layered
harmonies)
If
one
of
us
is
hurting,
We
will
lift
them
with
our
love.
If
one
of
us
is
falling,
We
will
help
them
rise
above.
No
distance
can
divide
us,
No
challenge
can
break
our
bond.
For
God
has
placed
us
in
one
family,
And
in
His
love
we
all
belong.
Ati
tukekala
ifi
ngolupwa,
We
will
remain
together.
Lesa
mwampela,
You
have
blessed
us
forever.
God,
new
this
day,
we
thank
You!
For
the
family
You
have
given
us!
Ati
tukekala
ifi
ngolupwa!
Together
in
love
and
unity!
Batata
bashi
Chola!
James
Tiopa!
Noah
Mutale,
let
the
whole
world
know!
Ba
Mami
ba
Judith
Nyembili!
Your
love
continues
to
grow!
And
not
forgetting
Sarah
Cholaaa!
Let
your
beautiful
light
shine
bright!
Lesa
mwampela,
awe
ililyena
lipalo!
Our
family
is
blessed
tonight!
God,
new
this
day,
we
thank
You!
For
every
heart
and
every
name!
Ati
tukekala
ifi
ngolupwa!
Together
we
will
remain! (
Piano,
acoustic
guitar,
gentle
percussion,
family
choir
harmonies)
God,
new
this
day…
Ati
tukekala
ifi
ngolupwa…
Batata
bashi
Chola…
James
Tiopa…
Noah
Mutale…