We all are drowning
lost in our sin
the wages to paid one day
none of us would live
God alone can save us
lifting us from the waters
the darkness cast off
raising us in love
God sent Jesus
diving in the dark waters
choosing to live in the world
that we may live in Him
March 20, 2012
and yesterday’s poem, “Our Lifeguard”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/our-lifeguard.html
&
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,810+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
God’s Law in our Minds
not written, placed on a shelf
for the elite, not for the rest
a covenant within
God’s law in our minds
God’s word on our hearts
all of us gifted, the low to the great
God’s love within
to guide our stumbling feet
March 20, 2012
Jeremiah 31:31-34 (The Message)
Jeremiah 31:31-34 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
March 19, 2012 to March 25, 2012,
“A New Covenant and a New Heart”
by John M. Drescher
scripture and meditation for March 19, 2012
read March 20, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,810+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
for the elite, not for the rest
a covenant within
God’s law in our minds
God’s word on our hearts
all of us gifted, the low to the great
God’s love within
to guide our stumbling feet
March 20, 2012
Jeremiah 31:31-34 (The Message)
Jeremiah 31:31-34 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
March 19, 2012 to March 25, 2012,
“A New Covenant and a New Heart”
by John M. Drescher
scripture and meditation for March 19, 2012
read March 20, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,810+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
A new walk with God
God’s law within
written on our hearts
knowing God directly
living right with Him
A new walk with God
His love to guide us
leading us directly
God’s light within
March 20, 2012
Jeremiah 31:31-34 (The Message)
Jeremiah 31:31-34 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
March 19, 2012 to March 25, 2012,
“A New Covenant and a New Heart”
by John M. Drescher
scripture and meditation for March 19, 2012
read March 20, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,810+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
written on our hearts
knowing God directly
living right with Him
A new walk with God
His love to guide us
leading us directly
God’s light within
March 20, 2012
Jeremiah 31:31-34 (The Message)
Jeremiah 31:31-34 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
March 19, 2012 to March 25, 2012,
“A New Covenant and a New Heart”
by John M. Drescher
scripture and meditation for March 19, 2012
read March 20, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,810+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
God’s law within us
God’s law within us
written on our hearts
God’s love with us
sent from above
a new covenant, a blessing
not written on tablets of stone
written on beating hearts
within us alone
March 20, 2012
Jeremiah 31:31-34 (The Message)
Jeremiah 31:31-34 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
March 19, 2012 to March 25, 2012,
“A New Covenant and a New Heart”
by John M. Drescher
scripture and meditation for March 19, 2012
read March 20, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,810+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
written on our hearts
God’s love with us
sent from above
a new covenant, a blessing
not written on tablets of stone
written on beating hearts
within us alone
March 20, 2012
Jeremiah 31:31-34 (The Message)
Jeremiah 31:31-34 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
March 19, 2012 to March 25, 2012,
“A New Covenant and a New Heart”
by John M. Drescher
scripture and meditation for March 19, 2012
read March 20, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,810+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Our Lifeguard
A metaphor, but so true
God lifting us
from the raging waters
the storms of our lives
the utter chaos
the waves crashing
on the shoals of our lives
the slack water,
rip-tide currents
darkness seeking
to pull us down
drowning, frightened
no feet on the ground
our lifeguard, our Savior
diving right in
into the darkness, the world’s chaos
lifting us up through the waters
that we may live
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,810+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
God lifting us
from the raging waters
the storms of our lives
the utter chaos
the waves crashing
on the shoals of our lives
the slack water,
rip-tide currents
darkness seeking
to pull us down
drowning, frightened
no feet on the ground
our lifeguard, our Savior
diving right in
into the darkness, the world’s chaos
lifting us up through the waters
that we may live
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,810+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
that we may follow your will for our lives
don’t hide the way
we get lost too easily
illuminate the path
make it clear
that we may follow
that we may change
to follow your will
all of our days
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,810+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
we get lost too easily
illuminate the path
make it clear
that we may follow
that we may change
to follow your will
all of our days
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,810+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the places where we are blind
Teach us Lord,
give us new eyes to see
the places where we are blind
where we don’t believe
peel off the bandages
the comfort, complacent
tear of the scars
so we may have real healing
give us vision, that we may see
what we must change
the rot that is within
give us courage
to follow your ways
help us to turn
for follow you each day
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,810+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
give us new eyes to see
the places where we are blind
where we don’t believe
peel off the bandages
the comfort, complacent
tear of the scars
so we may have real healing
give us vision, that we may see
what we must change
the rot that is within
give us courage
to follow your ways
help us to turn
for follow you each day
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,810+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Help us to see
Help us to see Lord
give us new eyes
lead us through the darkness
into the light
guide us Lord
even where we are blind
give us new eyes
give us new sight
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,810+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
give us new eyes
lead us through the darkness
into the light
guide us Lord
even where we are blind
give us new eyes
give us new sight
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,810+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
ancient words for all time
your holy words
ancient words
for all time
for all generations
words that have stood
the test of time
truth in their sharing
in the telling of God’s love
in God’s gift to us
when He sent to us his Son
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
ancient words
for all time
for all generations
words that have stood
the test of time
truth in their sharing
in the telling of God’s love
in God’s gift to us
when He sent to us his Son
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
giver of sight
Eternal God, our maker
giver of sight to us
lead us from our focus
our focus on the world
shape our vision different,
help us to follow you
guide us ever nearer
we long to live in You
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
giver of sight to us
lead us from our focus
our focus on the world
shape our vision different,
help us to follow you
guide us ever nearer
we long to live in You
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Open your scriptures to us
Open your scriptures to us
bringing us into love
wrap us with your teaching
your hope from above
guide our steps, our journey
illuminate our path
show us how to follow
we want to be like Christ
humble and submissive
turning from the world
call to us, we hunger
to do your holy word
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
bringing us into love
wrap us with your teaching
your hope from above
guide our steps, our journey
illuminate our path
show us how to follow
we want to be like Christ
humble and submissive
turning from the world
call to us, we hunger
to do your holy word
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Illuminate our path
Illuminate our path, Lord
guide our trembling feet
show us where to go
give us the words to speak
lead us in the way
let us follow your path
illuminate our steps, O Lord
we want to live your call
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
guide our trembling feet
show us where to go
give us the words to speak
lead us in the way
let us follow your path
illuminate our steps, O Lord
we want to live your call
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Let My Heart be Fertile Soil
May your word find a resting place
may the seed germinate
make my heart fertile soil
filled with your love
May I live for your call
may it change my life
make my heart fertile soil
let me do your work
March 19, 2012
Matthew 13:3b-4
Matthew 13:1-23 (The Message)
Parable of the Sower
Sanctuary for Lent for 2012
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?flid=5899
by Robert V. Dodd
scripture and meditation for March 18, 2012
read March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
may the seed germinate
make my heart fertile soil
filled with your love
May I live for your call
may it change my life
make my heart fertile soil
let me do your work
March 19, 2012
Matthew 13:3b-4
Matthew 13:1-23 (The Message)
Parable of the Sower
Sanctuary for Lent for 2012
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?flid=5899
by Robert V. Dodd
scripture and meditation for March 18, 2012
read March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
The same seed sown
God’s message the same
his word without end
the same seed sown
now as then
God’s word of love for all of us
March 19, 2012
Matthew 13:3b-4
Matthew 13:1-23 (The Message)
Parable of the Sower
Sanctuary for Lent for 2012
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?flid=5899
by Robert V. Dodd
scripture and meditation for March 18, 2012
read March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Your Precious Son
Not holding anything back
such is the love of God
interceding while we yet sin
sending to earth your Son
Teaching us how to live
how to love again
yet we were too stubborn to change
needing a sin sacrifice
God giving all that he has
to redeem us back to Him
offering the best that he has
Your precious Son for us
Christ descended to the earth
descending through the cross
entering the gates of Hell
rising to lift us up
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
such is the love of God
interceding while we yet sin
sending to earth your Son
Teaching us how to live
how to love again
yet we were too stubborn to change
needing a sin sacrifice
God giving all that he has
to redeem us back to Him
offering the best that he has
Your precious Son for us
Christ descended to the earth
descending through the cross
entering the gates of Hell
rising to lift us up
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Crying for Mother Mary
Crying for Mother Mary
the death of her son
her pain, her anguish
watching him die
dying to save us
Messiah, holy One
that He had to die
Crying for Christ Jesus
the human side of God
His pain, His anguish
To redeem our lives
to pay our cost
the judgment against us
his going to the cross
March 19, 2012
Mark 3:35
(and Mark 3:31-34
Matthew 16:13-28)
video 3/18/2012
&
Chapter 3
“Behold Your Son . . . Behold Your Mother”
John 19:26
John 19:25-27
“25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!
27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.”
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
read March 17, 2012 and March 18, 2012
&
video 3/11/2012
&
Chapter 2
“Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise”
Luke 23:43
“And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.” (KJV)
Luke 23:32, 39-43
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
read March 4, 2012
&
video 3/4/2012
&
Introduction and Chapter 1,
“Father Forgive them”
Luke 23:34
“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (KJV)
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
read February 25, 2012
and read February 26, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,790+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the death of her son
her pain, her anguish
watching him die
dying to save us
Messiah, holy One
that He had to die
Crying for Christ Jesus
the human side of God
His pain, His anguish
To redeem our lives
to pay our cost
the judgment against us
his going to the cross
March 19, 2012
Mark 3:35
(and Mark 3:31-34
Matthew 16:13-28)
video 3/18/2012
&
Chapter 3
“Behold Your Son . . . Behold Your Mother”
John 19:26
John 19:25-27
“25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!
27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.”
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
read March 17, 2012 and March 18, 2012
&
video 3/11/2012
&
Chapter 2
“Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise”
Luke 23:43
“And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.” (KJV)
Luke 23:32, 39-43
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
read March 4, 2012
&
video 3/4/2012
&
Introduction and Chapter 1,
“Father Forgive them”
Luke 23:34
“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (KJV)
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
read February 25, 2012
and read February 26, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,790+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
We cannot earn your love
a free gift of God
given before we ask
we cannot earn God’s love
offered first to us
God’s grace poured out
by grace poured on us
wondrous love of God
come wash over us
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,790+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
given before we ask
we cannot earn God’s love
offered first to us
God’s grace poured out
by grace poured on us
wondrous love of God
come wash over us
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,790+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
A Cost to the Gift
A free gift that is true
God’s gift of salvation
healed of our brokenness
redeeming of our failings
A cost to the gift
the pain Christ faces
taking on our stain
raising us from the pit
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,790+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
God’s gift of salvation
healed of our brokenness
redeeming of our failings
A cost to the gift
the pain Christ faces
taking on our stain
raising us from the pit
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,790+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
A Cost for the Gift
Like children we may not be aware
thinking the gifts grown on trees
somehow magically appearing
from where we do not know
A cost for the Gift
God’s gift of grace
paid by the blood of Christ
the mercy of the cross
March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,790+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Dying and new life
In the song, in their movement
the rhythm, the reminder
seasons, the transitions
the moving through time
Hope in that message
life after being dormant
patience a great virtue
trusting in God’s holy plan
March 19, 2012
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,790+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the rhythm, the reminder
seasons, the transitions
the moving through time
Hope in that message
life after being dormant
patience a great virtue
trusting in God’s holy plan
March 19, 2012
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,790+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
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