A Bittersweet Cup

The cup, which we share
a cup which he accepted
which he did not want;
asking for it to be taken from him
from his lips,
that he would not have to drink;
but a cup from which he drank
which he shares with us today
A cup of servanthood, of forgiveness
a cup of salvation

November 2, 2008
Communion and
Luke 22:39-42
Suncook United Methodist Church