Choosing Shepherds

Something of irony
God making a statement
that lowly shepherds
who be the first to see Jesus

Not the upper crust
not even normal merchants
choosing shepherds
to be the first to see Jesus

Yet, how appropriate
something to consider
God in his mercy
coming as a shepherd

The line of David
the patriarchs of old
all of these shepherds
in their lives the story told

God chose shepherds
to be the first to come before Jesus
reminding us of his servanthood
to heal our brokenness


December 20, 2010
Isaiah 35:1-10
Romans 8:35-39
James 5:7-8
Call to Worship
church sign: “Uncontainable Joy”
Lectionary Worship Aids Cycle A
James 5:7-10
Advent Wreath Candlelighting Meditations for Home and Church,
Third Sunday of Advent, Year A, by Dean McIntyre
Worship Theme: “Joy”
and sermon, “Uncontrollable”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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Suncook, NH
December 12, 2010
Third Sunday of Advent


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