An Open Hand

The image before me
an open hand
the active response
to the words of James

The challenge to our ways
to the measuring of our days
by how we act
more than what we say
giving to all
no one held high

Offering the same love
washed as we all are
by our savior’s loving blood


September 9, 2009
James 2:1-10, 14-17
Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9
& sermon, “When I Was In Need, You Helped Me”
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
9/6/09