Beginning

Beginning his public life, in a big way,
falling into the waters, dying to his former life,
rising, baptized, cleansed, affirming repentance
Rising, the Spirit descending, anointing,
watched by God, the heavens opening,
torn apart, revealed,
a voice from above, the Father blessing the son,
sharing words of love, of pride
anointing him, in that moment,
for his ministry of reconciliation, of love

January 12, 2009
Mark 1:4-11
Mark 1:12-13
Acts 19:1-7
and sermon, “Child of God”,
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, January 11, 2009
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
and sermon title, by Reverend Peter Hey,
Wesley United Methodist Church,
Concord, NH