In the courtyard of power

Evil stalking, a presence
in the courtyard of power
that fateful morning

Christ judged, convicted
whipped and beaten
wearing a crown of thorns

Following the crowd
the calls of the leaders
none speaking a different word

Cries of , “crucify Him!”
when offered mercy
choosing Barabbas instead

To the cross, to Calvary
God’s will lived out
His humble submission
silent there, the Christ
in the courtyard of human power


March 21, 2010
Mark 15:1-15
Isaiah 53:4-7
Call to Worship based on Isaiah 43:19-21
Worship Theme: “Jesus, Barabbas and Pilate”
and sermon, “Which Jesus Do You Follow?”,
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss,
the fourth in a series of sermons, based in part on the book,
“24 Hours That Changed the World”, by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://thewell.cor.org/resurrection-resources/24-hours-that-changed-the-world.html
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
March 21, 2010
Fifth Sunday of Lent



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