Lazarus named for a reason

The rich man was every man
anonymous, unnamed
yet the beggar was given a name
that we remember the truth
the words of Christ meaningful
a lesson for all time

God knows each one of us
and expects his children to care
to love one another
Lazarus was named for a reason
that we would remember our neighbors
the ones close at hand

In the shadows, beside us,
that we would reach out to them
as we are surely able
to offer more than we normally give
keeping too much for ourselves
caring for those near to us
the brothers and sisters in our lives


September 26, 2010
Luke 16:19-31 (the Voice Bible)
1 Timothy 6:17-19 (NIV Bible)
Psalm 146:1-6 (Call to Worship) (The Message Bible)
Worship Theme: “Where do we place our trust?”
and sermon, “Whom Shall I Trust”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
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http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
September 26, 2010
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost



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