Quiet in the Garden

The night quiet
quiet in the garden
disciples sleeping
Jesus at a distance
praying to the Lord

Startled from my sleeping
our master there crying
even from far away
I could hear his voice
Shouting out in anguish
then whispering inaudibly
crying out to God
in obvious pain

But frozen where I was waiting
unable to move, to go to him
there is the silence of the garden
he prayed alone to God


March 6, 2010
Matthew 26:36-46
Psalm 461:11 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 130:1-8
Psalm 138 (Prayer of Dedication)
Worship Theme: “Our Times of Personal Trial”
and sermon, “With Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
the second 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 7, 2010
Third Sunday in Lent


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Prayer received in email this morning 03/06/2010

Dear Lord,

I thank You for this day,
I thank You for my being able to see
And to hear this morning.
I'm blessed because You are
A forgiving God and
An understanding God.

You have done so much for me
And You keep on blessing me.
Forgive me this day for everything
I have done, said or thought
That was not pleasing to you.

I ask now for Your forgiveness.
Please keep me safe
From all danger and harm.

Help me to start this day
With a new attitude and plenty of gratitude.
Let me make the best of each and every day
To clear my mind so that I can hear from You.

Please broaden my mind
That I can accept all things.
Let me not whine and whimper
Over things I have no control over.
And give me the best response
When I'm pushed beyond my limits.

I know that when I can't pray,
You listen to my heart.
Continue to use me to do Your will.
Continue to bless me that I may be
A blessing to others.

Keep me strong that I may help the weak...
Keep me uplifted that I may have
Words of encouragement for others.
I pray for those that are lost
And can't find their way.

I pray for those that are misjudged
And misunderstood.
I pray for those who
Don't know You intimately.
I pray for those that don't believe.

But I thank You that I believe
That God changes people and
God changes things.
I pray for all my sisters and brothers.
For each and every family member
In their households.
I pray for peace, love and joy
In their homes; that they are out of debt
And all their needs are met.

I pray that every eye that reads this
Knows there is no problem, circumstance,
Or situation greater than God.
Every battle is in His hands for Him to fight.

I pray that these words be received
Into the hearts of every eye that sees it
In Jesus' name. Amen!

Never Too Old

Strength from the Lord
The calling of our master
new tasks to perform
gifts, fruits to share

Never too old
to begin a new world
God stirring inside of us
changing our lives,
conformed to his will
doing what we are called to do

God will provide
all that we need
trust in his loving hand
there by our side in all of our trials
in him rest when the work is done

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edited January 5, 2016

Never Too Old – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/never-too-old-v2.html

March 6, 2010

Never Too Old

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/03/never-too-old.html

Deuteronomy 34:7

&

Psalm 92:12-15

Psalm 92:14-15

and

Upper Room Daily Devotional

http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=3&day=6&year=2010

for March 6, 2010, “Evergreen Life”,

by Ellen Cardwell

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Thy Will (2)

Echoing the prayer he taught us
in his pain, his agony
sweat falling like blood
Christ in the garden
praying to the Lord

That the cup
the path before him
could somehow pass
not come to his lips
but like the prayer he taught us
humbly, thy will be done

Here on earth,
in the midst of our trials
when the storm clouds
when temptation comes
following the path our savior taught us
through the narrow gate
thy kingdom come, thy will be done


March 6, 2010
Matthew 6:1-15
Psalm 121:1-8
Lord’s Prayer
Worship service after Our Family’s Table
Mediation by Reverend Huntley Halvorson,
“The Great Invitation”
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
March 3, 2010
&
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
Matthew 26:38-39
&
Adam Hamilton’s Facebook question,
February 23, 2010
“When you think of Jesus' agony in the Garden of Gethsemane –
Matthew says he was overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death –
and that he threw himself on the ground as he began to pray –
how has this passage brought help or comfort to you?”
&
Worship service after Our Family’s Table
Mediation by Raymond A. Foss,
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
February 24, 2010
&
Matthew 6:1-21
Matthew 26:17-30;
Mark 14:12-25;
Luke 22:7-20.
&
Luke 22:39-46
Matthew 26:35-45
Matthew 26:39
“And he went a little further, and fell on his face,
and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible,
let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will,
but as thou wilt”. (KJV)


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Sowing Seeds of Deception

Into the soil of our doubts
sowing seeds of deception
in patterns of behavior
in the shifting sands of numbers
moving beneath our feet

Changing the truths, facts
something which should be immutable
new information coming
beyond the last hour

Interpretations written, conveyed
seeking different understanding
nothing known generally
the public unawares

Raising concerns within us
a history of doubt growing
whether there is thought in these
or if innocence prevails
some frustrations almost palpable

========

edited January 12, 2016

Sowing Seeds of Deception – v5

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/sowing-seeds-of-deception-v5.html

(edited version 4)

edited October 30, 2015

Sowing Seeds of Deception – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/10/sowing-seeds-of-deception-v4.html

(editing original)

edited September 10, 2015

Sowing Seeds of Deception – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/09/sowing-seeds-of-deception-v3.html

(editing original)

edited March 31, 2014

Sowing Seeds of Deception – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/sowing-seeds-of-deception-v2.html

March 6, 2010

Sowing Seeds of Deception

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/03/sowing-seeds-of-deception.html

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Just Enough

What we are to pray for

not all the riches on earth

seeking from the father

our daily bread alone

Asking God to give us

by his hand to provide

daily bread and forgiveness

from him we cannot hide

Praise to our creator

calling for his kingdom come

safe within his protection

temptation, evil kept at bay

Not a life of wealth and fame

illusions of this world

not for us, his children to pray for

just enough to do his work

-----------------------------

March 6, 2010

Just Enough

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/03/just-enough.html

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1131969358832517120

Matthew 6:1-15

Psalm 121:1-8

Lord’s Prayer

Worship service after Our Family’s Table

Mediation by Reverend Huntley Halvorson,

“The Great Invitation”

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

March 3, 2010

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No right words

No right words,
but a shining example
Jesus teaching us how to pray
focusing first upon the mighty
what we must not do
if we are to follow
our savior’s way

No long speeches
no false piety
meaningless words
all fade away

Instead, coming humbly
speaking honestly
to almighty God

Praising him, the true creator
seeking him here upon the earth
trust that he will provide
looking to him to heal us within

That he would walk with us
all of our days here
helping us to have compassion for our neighbor
that we would not fear the darkness
his strong hand we would cleave to
in him alone
will we find eternal rest


March 6, 2010
Matthew 6:1-15
Psalm 121:1-8
Lord’s Prayer
Worship service after Our Family’s Table
Mediation by Reverend Huntley Halvorson,
“The Great Invitation”
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
March 3, 2010



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Into the Quiet of My Room

Not for show, or public consumption
seeking God, my savior
alone and in private
going into the quiet of my room

My palms open
my voice rising
singing praises
to almighty God

Calling him
to show his presence
to speak to me
words I need to hear

Humbly listening
or so I try to
to hear the messages
I am to share

Raising petitions, offering,
things weighing on my heart
honestly asking
because he answers prayer


March 6, 2010
Matthew 6:1-15
Psalm 121:1-8
Lord’s Prayer
Worship service after Our Family’s Table
Mediation by Reverend Huntley Halvorson,
“The Great Invitation”
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
March 3, 2010


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Faithful Today

Needing to change my perspective
Faithful today, in all my dealings
to the calling of God
in all that I do

Unable to see the future
my days already numbered
today alone before me
each hour a sacred gift

Listening to God’s call
my task for this moment
how I can be faithful
in this time and place

Only in this able
with the Lord’s guidance
not of my own doing
but conformed to God’s plan
his loving grace


March 5, 2010
James 4:13-16
James 4:14
and
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=3&day=5&year=2010
for March 5, 2010,
“Only A Mist”,
by Pavel Serdyukov
read 3/5/2010
&
“Dad's Bible: The Father's Plan”
by Robert Wolgemuth
James 4:14
– “Godly Character: Poof, You’re Gone”




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Gossamer Plans

Like webs with dew drops
glistening in the morning
invisible later
vanishing utterly
when the sun burns them away

So our gossamer plans
in the face of God’s will
Only God knows
whether we will see tomorrow

Better to live
as this is our last day
Sharing God’s love
to all that we meet today

Living faithful
giving God the credit
he alone is able
to see the number of our days

March 5, 2010

Gossamer Plans

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/03/gossamer-plans.html

James 4:13-16

James 4:14

and

Upper Room Daily Devotional

http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=3&day=5&year=2010

for March 5, 2010,

 “Only A Mist”,

by Pavel Serdyukov

read 3/5/2010

&

“Dad's Bible: The Father's Plan”

by Robert Wolgemuth

James 4:14

– “Godly Character: Poof, You’re Gone”

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Mindful of Our Mortality

Only if God wishes
the future we plan for
life’s days numbered
by the one who knows all

All of our fretting
posturing and scheming
like the grass of the fields
that may die in the fire

Credit to God
for he alone is able
guiding our days
if we turn to his face, humble

Mindful of our mortality
our feet made of clay
God’s breath giving us life
until he takes it away.


March 5, 2010
Luke 12:22-34
&
James 4:13-16
James 4:14
and
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=3&day=5&year=2010
for March 5, 2010,
“Only A Mist”,
by Pavel Serdyukov
read 3/5/2010
&
“Dad's Bible: The Father's Plan”
by Robert Wolgemuth
James 4:14
– “Godly Character: Poof, You’re Gone”



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What is the motivation

When we see fault in our brother
in any one or another
always needing to ask
what is the motivation
when speaking words of correction

Our sinful natures
mindful in our actions
slow to raise our voice
so we would do no harm

Only plan with a clean heart
not with seeds of hate
reaping only, ever
the seeds which we sow

Gently correcting, lovingly
only when truly warranted
cautious in our words, forgiving
that we may not be at fault

All of us limited, human
in that we are equal
each one with feet of clay
unworthy of God’s grace


March 5, 2010
Galatians 6:1-10
Galatians 6:1
and
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=3&day=4&year=2010
for March 4, 2010,
“A Spirit of Gentleness”,
by Richard Woodard
read 3/5/2010
&
“Dad's Bible: The Father's Plan”
by Robert Wolgemuth
Galatians 6:7
– “Godly Character: A Breath of Fresh Air”



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Talking with Our Creator

In praying, alone in our room
we, mere humans,
following Christ’s teachings
reverently, honestly
talking with our creator

Bringing our joys and celebrations
aware of his gifts in our lives
sharing our petitions
that which can only come from him

Asking, and listening
communing with God
coming to the Lord
knowing he will answer
our loving, humble prayers


March 5, 2010
Matthew 6:5-15
Luke 11:1
and
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=3&day=3&year=2010
for March 3, 2010,
“Faithful in Prayer”,
by Ng Beng Keow
read 3/5/2010
&
Matthew 6:1-15
Psalm 121:1-8
Lord’s Prayer
Worship service after Our Family’s Table
Mediation by Reverend Huntley Halvorson,
“The Great Invitation”
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
March 3, 2010


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Humbly Praying

In the way he taught us
humbly praying
coming before God
not with pretense but honesty

Praising him, our creator
Asking, seeking his grace
things we need only
to put a smile on his face

Mindful of our sins
asking for forgiveness
compassion for our neighbors
his strength in temptation


March 5, 2010
Matthew 6:5-15
Luke 11:1
and
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=3&day=3&year=2010
for March 3, 2010,
“Faithful in Prayer”,
by Ng Beng Keow
read 3/5/2010
&
Matthew 6:1-15
Psalm 121:1-8
Lord’s Prayer
Worship service after Our Family’s Table
Mediation by Reverend Huntley Halvorson,
“The Great Invitation”
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
March 3, 2010


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Child of God

Like my brother
saints who have gone before me
faithfully going
answering my master’s call

In all that I do
in how I live my life
I pray I would bear a resemblance
a child of God, I am

To be my brother
loving my neighbor
reflecting my savior
in the way I walk on the earth


March 5, 2010
John 14:8-12
John 14:12
John 14:7-12
and
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=3&day=2&year=2010
for March 2, 2010,
“Family Resemblance”,
by Lois E. Gloyd
read 3/5/2010



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Our resemblance

In our walk in the world
a legacy of our past
each generation
following the last

Eyes like our mother
a nose of an uncle
a smile like a grandmother
just like our brother

But resembling too
our savior, our brother
in loving acts, in his name,
part of God’s family


March 5, 2010
John 14:8-12
John 14:12
John 14:7-12
and
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=3&day=2&year=2010
for March 2, 2010,
“Family Resemblance”,
by Lois E. Gloyd
read 3/5/2010



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The Father

Never told what Christ looked like
but seeing him in their face
disciples walking with him
born of Jewish parents

Through Christ we see the father
in watching what he has done
loving acts of our savior
knowing the father through the son

Even to the cross
though he knew the pain
praying urgently in the garden
yet following the master’s will


March 5, 2010
John 14:8-12
John 14:12
John 14:7-12
and
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=3&day=2&year=2010
for March 2, 2010,
“Family Resemblance”,
by Lois E. Gloyd
read 3/5/2010



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Grounded in the Present

Remembering our past
grounded in the present
the collective history
meant to guide our way

Standing while we may
but not on our own,
relying on God
his strength living within

Turning to God
mindful of our history
many times we have stumbled, fallen
trying to go our own way


March 5, 2010
1 Corinthians 10:12-13
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for March 1, 2010 to March 7, 2010,
“Invitations, Decisions, Repentance”,
by Mariellen Sawada Yoshino
for March 5, 2010
&
“Dad's Bible: The Father's Plan”
by Robert Wolgemuth
1 Corinthians 10:13
– “Godly Character: Learn From the Past”



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Prayers for the World

In the morning
prayers for the world
an end to suffering,
of famine and war,
disasters and disinterest,
in greed on the march

That love would change
the world turning
away from ourselves
to our creator, our God

All of us can
in big ways or little
spread the good news
the love of our savior, God

Joining in prayers
in offerings to our neighbors
all around the world
one family under God

March 5, 2010
World Day of Prayer
http://www.worlddayofprayer.net/wdp10.html
http://www.wdpusa.org/
http://www.worlddayofprayeraustralia.org/

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Living More Purposefully

Not to claim a victory
not our own validation
living more purposefully
to stay centered on God

Not drifting with the wind
not following the flow of the crowd
walking with my savior
on the road laid before me

Using my gifts, my talents
hearing my master’s call
persevering in adversity
courage, committing my all


March 5, 2010
2 Timothy 4:1-7
Hebrews 12:1
and
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=3&day=1&year=2010
for March 1, 2010,
“In the Drift”,
by R. Michael Sanders
read 3/5/2010




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Singing a Song of the Morning

Singing a song of the morning
a prayer for the dawning new day
praise for our creator
whose grace gave us a way

Into relationship
in communion with him
the gift of our savior
the spirit guiding us each day

The awakening morning
seasons turning in time
winter giving to spring
warming of the garden
summer soon on display


March 5, 2010
Season of Lent
and the coming of Spring



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The Community in Lent

Our disciplines, living out
ancient rites of Lent
individual calls, gifts
our own prayers, fasting
but the community in Lent
together remembering Christ
stories of his life
lessons of his ministry
the power of his passion
from the ashes of Wednesday
to the light of Easter
all together
in community.


March 4, 2010
Editor’s Note, by Eli Fisher
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-March-1-7/
for March 1, 2010 to March 8, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for 3/2/2010, read 3/4/2010


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Coming to Him

The prophet’s message
an assurance of God
all we need, free
a gift from God

Changing our ways
conformed to him
to share his message
that we may truly live


March 4, 2010
Isaiah 55:1-9
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for March 1, 2010 to March 7, 2010,
“Invitations, Decisions, Repentance”,
by Mariellen Sawada Yoshino
for March 4, 2010


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,580+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

His True Fear

Speaking truth
agonizing, painful truth
speaking truth, his true fear
honestly, openly
Christ in the garden, Gethsemane
crying out to God
creator of heaven and earth

So may we come
on our knees, humbly
unafraid to speak
our concerns, our fears
shared with our maker
calling upon him
for the strength to go on

As Christ in the garden
submitting ourselves, our all
to God’s will, his heavenly purposes
able with him, though we are human
to be Christ in this world
spreading God’s love
to the ends of the earth


March 4, 2010
Matthew 26:36-46
Psalm 461:11 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 130:1-8
Psalm 138 (Prayer of Dedication)
Worship Theme: “Our Times of Personal Trial”
and sermon, “With Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
the second 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 7, 2010
Third Sunday in Lent



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In this Season of Lent

Turning toward Jerusalem
going with the Christ
with his disciples
on the way
to David’s city

On the road covered with palms
going to the upper room
the garden too
where Jesus prayed

In the city, the temple
calling the leaders
the money changes to task
overturning their tables

There when he was betrayed
when their belief shook
when they doubted
they denied,
when they ran away

Watching, in our fear,
the false trial, the mob
lies before the Sanhedrin
his lashes at Roman hands

His sentence, death
the shame, the gauntlet
wearing the crown, the thorns
going to the skull
nailed to the cross

When he died
crying out to God
darkness, the temple
the curtain torn to the ground

The cross, the grave,
the darkness of the tomb
Glorious Easter
the whole world set to right


March 4, 2010
Season of Lent



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Coming Home to God

Returning to the basics
centering in our faith
following the way of Jesus
coming home to God

In the Lenten season
letting go of our distractions
focusing on Christ
and the way to the cross

Repenting of our current state
entering into community
sharing our faith in God
spreading his good news


March 4, 2010
Season of Lent



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A Fruitful Journey

A fruitful journey
in the Lenten season
into the center of our faith
the life and love of Christ

Walking with him
as he approached the cross
breathing the dust of the road
hearing the roar of the crowd

Like the disciples
following where he has led
entering the gates of the city
with excitement and dread

Going as they before us
saints of our faith
traveling with our brother the Christ,
going as we are led.


March 4, 2010
Season of Lent




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Freely Offered

Freely offered, come and eat
buy without money
the riches of God

Freely give, speak for him
to all the nations
his good news to share

Turn to him, repent and change
home to the Lord
following all of his ways


March 4, 2010
Season of Lent
Isaiah 55:1-9



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That Night in the Garden

What was the sky like
that night in the garden
it would have been fitting
that no light graced the dark
the clouds low, glowering
blocking out the stars

It wouldn’t have been right
after the Passover, the foreboding way
that Judas ran from the master’s words
for the stars to be twinkling,
a full moon rising
the night in the garden
to be shrouded, all closed in


March 4, 2010
Matthew 26:36-46
Psalm 461:11 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 130:1-8
Psalm 138 (Prayer of Dedication)
Worship Theme: “Our Times of Personal Trial”
and sermon, “With Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
the second 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 7, 2010
Third Sunday in Lent



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Stopping in the Garden

After the Passover
the words that Christ spoke
stopping in the garden
their eyes heavy with sleep

Three chosen, going farther with Christ
but all of them wondering
what the words he had spoken
what the new words meant

The loaf and the cup
his body and his blood
watching him from a distance
praying in obvious pain

Trying as best they could
the disciples, less the one,
to stay awake in the garden
while Christ went off to pray

Wondering what the master said
to Peter, to John, to James
so sternly, in rebuke
the words before he went to pray,
again and again

Suddenly, all awake
the betrayer in our midst
Jesus taken by the mob
we all ran away


March 4, 2010
Garden of Gethsemane
Mark 14:32-52
Matthew 26:36-46
Matthew 26:30b-56
Luke 22:39-46
Luke 22:39-53
John 18:1-13
&
Matthew 26:36-46
Psalm 461:11 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 130:1-8
Psalm 138 (Prayer of Dedication)
Worship Theme: “Our Times of Personal Trial”
and sermon, “With Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
the second 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
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Suncook, NH
March 7, 2010
Third Sunday in Lent


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With Wine in Their Bellies

What they must have seemed
the disciples in the garden
unable to stay awake
asleep while the master prayed

With wine in their bellies
the Passover lamb, the bread
all of the feast heavy
the words he spoke
swimming in their heads

Christ praying in the garden
while they lay sleeping
unaware of his grief, his pain
the betrayer close at hand


March 4, 2010
Garden of Gethsemane
Mark 14:32-52
Matthew 26:36-46
Matthew 26:30b-56
Luke 22:39-46
Luke 22:39-53
John 18:1-13
&
Matthew 26:36-46
Psalm 461:11 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 130:1-8
Psalm 138 (Prayer of Dedication)
Worship Theme: “Our Times of Personal Trial”
and sermon, “With Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
the second 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 7, 2010
Third Sunday in Lent



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While They Lay Sleeping

Full from the meal
dizzy from the wine
the disciples in the garden
fast asleep at night

While they lay sleeping
the Christ, alone, praying
God speaking to God
that the cup may be
taken from his lips

Fully human
aware of the pain to come
wishing in that moment
another way to God

Crying out in anguish
in pain his sweat poured out
like blood upon the ground
his fears he poured out

Going on before them
so they would not see him cry out
praying fervently to God
that he may do his master’s will


March 4, 2010
Garden of Gethsemane
Mark 14:32-52
Matthew 26:36-46
Matthew 26:30b-56
Luke 22:39-46
Luke 22:39-53
John 18:1-13
&
Matthew 26:36-46
Psalm 461:11 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 130:1-8
Psalm 138 (Prayer of Dedication)
Worship Theme: “Our Times of Personal Trial”
and sermon, “With Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
the second 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 7, 2010
Third Sunday in Lent


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Praying in that Garden

His faith being tested
trust in God
sweat falling heavy
like blood splattering
on the ground

Christ, the disciples sleeping,
praying in the garden
that the cup may pass by him
that he may live
another day

Struggling, in anguish
fighting off temptation
to run from the cup before him
faithful to his path
submitting to the father’s will


March 4, 2010
Garden of Gethsemane
Mark 14:32-52
Matthew 26:36-46
Matthew 26:30b-56
Luke 22:39-46
Luke 22:39-53
John 18:1-13
&
Matthew 26:36-46
Psalm 461:11 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 130:1-8
Psalm 138 (Prayer of Dedication)
Worship Theme: “Our Times of Personal Trial”
and sermon, “With Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
the second 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 7, 2010
Third Sunday in Lent




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Passing His Test

Unlike the disciples,
still not with the spirit
long before Pentecost,
simple fishermen

Christ in the garden
in his anguish
falling to his knees
asking for the cup
to pass by his lips

Yet, in that moment of trial
his personal anguish
submitting to the will of God
drinking the cup of our sin


March 4, 2010
Matthew 26:36-46
Psalm 461:11 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 130:1-8
Psalm 138 (Prayer of Dedication)
Worship Theme: “Our Times of Personal Trial”
and sermon, “With Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
the second 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 7, 2010
Third Sunday in Lent



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In that Garden

Not at the beginning
not with Adam in Eden
with Jesus in his anguish
in the night of Gethsemane

Our heads spinning
the words he had spoke
seeing Judas race
furtively, quickly
from our midst

Christ, our master washing
the dust, as a servant
taking the bread, breaking it
calling it his body, given for us

The wine, the chalice,
part of the ritual,
changing the wine
to be the blood of Christ

Now in the dark, in the garden
just outside the city
on the Mount of Olives
wondering what will come next

Left at a distance, Christ going farther
kneeling, praying
crying out in his anguish
to our father in heaven

We who had followed
shaken by his statements
what did he mean
in speaking those words

Too soon we became aware
the coming commotion
Judas and the mob
coming to take Christ away


March 4, 2010
Mark 14:12, 22-25
Isaiah 11:1-5
Isaiah 52:7 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 16:1-8
Exodus 12:1-28
Deuteronomy 11:16-21
and sermon, “A Last Meal”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
the first 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
February 28, 2010
&
Matthew 26:36-46
Psalm 461:11 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 130:1-8
Psalm 138 (Prayer of Dedication)
Worship Theme: Our Times of Personal Trial
and sermon, “With Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
the second 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 7, 2010
Third Sunday in Lent




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After the Supper

After the supper, after the Seder
the words forever changed
after the supper
the sharing of the bread
the cup, the new words he shared
after Judas ran away

In the garden, the place, Gethsemane
tired, heavy with sleep
Christ going forward,
with Peter, with James, with John
while we were heavy with sleep

Watching our master
from a distance, he was praying
physically, seeing his torment
anguish in that moment, under the heavens
wondering what lay in store
as night would turn to day

Approaching the others
the disciples who went with him
they like us, heavy, fatigued, longing sleep
wishing we could hear, or maybe better not too
the stern rebuke from our master’s voice
All so suddenly, the moment shattered
confusion reigned as Judas reappeared


March 4, 2010
Mark 14:12, 22-25
Isaiah 11:1-5
Isaiah 52:7 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 16:1-8
Exodus 12:1-28
Deuteronomy 11:16-21
and sermon, “A Last Meal”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
the first 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
February 28, 2010
&
Matthew 26:36-46
Psalm 461:11 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 130:1-8
Psalm 138 (Prayer of Dedication)
and sermon, “With Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
the second 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 7, 2010
Third Sunday in Lent



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In How to Pray

The Lord, while with the twelve
teaching in us how to pray
not with words grandiose
our with a great show

Being honest, in the secret of our hearts
speaking with love, praise to the Lord
coming to the father with reverence
knowing he will provide

Not all of our wildest earthly fantasies
just what we truly need
God’s love knowing what we will ask
even when words will not come

Trusting in the Lord to provide
leaving the timing to him
going humbly before our king
offering praise in his holy name


March 3, 2010
Matthew 6:1-15
Psalm 121:1-8
Lord’s Prayer
Worship service after Our Family’s Table
Mediation by Reverend Huntley Halvorson,
“The Great Invitation”
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Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
March 3, 2010


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As I Am

Coming to you in prayer
coming as I am
sometimes without words
humbly before you Lord
Knowing you, your love
feeling your presence
your promise,
answering my petitions
my life renewed
coming as I am
coming to you in prayer

March 3, 2010 and March 4, 2010
Matthew 6:1-15
Psalm 121
Lord’s Prayer
Worship service after Our Family’s Table
Mediation by Reverend Huntley Halvorson,
"The Great Invitation"
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
March 3, 2010


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Nourishing one another

Quietly sitting
nourishing one another
pondering the scripture
and what it means for us

The words of the savior
praying in the garden
his anguish, his words
his tears falling like blood

Assurance in his choosing
submitting to God’s will
an example of prayer
strengthening us still


March 3, 2010
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
Matthew 26:38-39
&
Adam Hamilton’s Facebook question,
February 23, 2010
“When you think of Jesus' agony in the Garden of Gethsemane –
Matthew says he was overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death –
and that he threw himself on the ground as he began to pray –
how has this passage brought help or comfort to you?”
Worship service after Our Family’s Table
Mediation by Raymond A. Foss,
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 24, 2010
&
From Earth to Heaven

Rising from the ashes, from the dust of earth
rising to heaven, the court of the Lord
So is this journey, from the burnt palms,
a sign of the cross, marking us, on our skin, our lives
coming, a journey, faces to Jerusalem,
to that rising at Easter morning
to the ascension into heaven

Slowing our lives, joining the steps of our savior
traveling with him, witnesses, to his ministry
to his teachings, his prayers, his suffering
his choice of servanthood
being with him on the mountain
on the sea, in the desert, on the path
on the road to Jerusalem, to the cross, to the grave

Walking these forty days, traveling back
to those ancient days, so real
walking with the disciples, with Peter, with James,
with John, even with Judas, the weight of his trial
the choices each of them would make
on the way to the Upper Room,
to the Garden, to Calvary

Spending time, with the risen Christ
his mark upon us, from the ashes to the empty tomb
From the parade into the city, the solemnity of a new covenant
betrayal, the mocking in trial
the weight of choice in the Garden, sweat like blood
the despair of the cross, the cold of the tomb
To the glorious rising, death, sin vanquished.

March 1, 2009
Lent, from Ash Wednesday
to Easter morning
&
Matthew 6:1-21
Matthew 26:17-30;
Mark 14:12-25;
Luke 22:7-20.
&
Luke 22:39-46
Matthew 26:35-45
Matthew 26:39
“And he went a little further, and fell on his face,
and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible,
let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will,
but as thou wilt”. (KJV)


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A Forest of Fig Trees

An orchard, a forest
endless, continuous
the gardener pleading
that they, that we
would not be cut down

The gardener offering
more than his prayers
laying down his life
that the forest would live
given a chance
to bear fruits for God


March 4, 2010
Luke 13:1-9
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for March 1, 2010 to March 7, 2010,
“Invitations, Decisions, Repentance”,
by Mariellen Sawada Yoshino
for March 2, 2010
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for March 1, 2010 to March 7, 2010,
“Invitations, Decisions, Repentance”,
by Mariellen Sawada Yoshino
for March 3, 2010




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Showing Fruits in Our Faith

Repenting of our past
changing our behavior
growing strong in the word
fed by the gardener
wanting to show the owner
fruits of our faith

Pruned and chastened
strengthened in seasons
given a reprieve for the sentence
all of our days
offered his grace

Our master loving
hoping we will turn
the gardener interceding
giving us endless chances
hoping in the end, from each
a harvest of good fruits


March 3, 2010 and March 4, 2010
Luke 13:1-9
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for March 1, 2010 to March 7, 2010,
“Invitations, Decisions, Repentance”,
by Mariellen Sawada Yoshino
for March 2, 2010
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for March 1, 2010 to March 7, 2010,
“Invitations, Decisions, Repentance”,
by Mariellen Sawada Yoshino
for March 3, 2010



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Hoping we will bear fruit

The gardener interceding with the master
praying for more time, another season
another opportunity for forgiveness
hoping we will bear more fruit

Such was the Christ
coming down to earth
spreading his message among us
going before the Lord

That we may hear his word
speaking, even, from within us
that we would turn
our way back to the Lord


March 3, 2010 and March 4, 2010
Luke 13:1-9



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Choosing Repentance

Just as the people
listening to Jesus
failing to change
to understand God

We like them
needing to turn
to trust and
seek the love of God

Choosing repentance
renouncing our sin
our loving response
to the endless grace of God


March 3, 2010
Luke 13:1-9
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for March 1, 2010 to March 7, 2010,
“Invitations, Decisions, Repentance”,
by Mariellen Sawada Yoshino
for March 2, 2010




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Listening to My Breathing

Listening only to my breathing
my throbbing heartbeat
my headache growing, pounding
as I ate of the bread he broke
and tried to drink of the cup
of my master’s blood

The words cascading
sending my mind reeling
not knowing where to turn
wanting to run and hide

The ancient words
once thick with meaning
now replaced with pain
my savior, my shepherd
about to be a sacrifice

Not wanting to look at my brothers
those others he called disciples
as we sat as his friends
after he had washed our feet

Sitting in the borrowed room
suddenly silent
the rush of preparation
forgotten with his solemn speech
never to be forgotten

Within our own selves
each of us turning
finishing the meal together
suddenly alone
each within his thoughts


March 3, 2010
Mark 14:12, 22-25
Isaiah 11:1-5
Isaiah 52:7 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 16:1-8
Exodus 12:1-28
Deuteronomy 11:16-21
and sermon, “A Last Meal”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
the first 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
February 28, 2010


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The Words Dripping

The words he spoke dripping
the room, the elements, the words
all of this laden with meaning
as we sat for the Passover Seder

Looking to one another
each of us wondering
what the master was saying
as he spoke these new words

Oh I wish he hadn’t said them
that the bread was his body
the cup of our salvation
his blood poured out in sacrifice

Wanting to be there with him
remembering the exodus
repeating the ancient world
that he would stay with us

Solemn around our table
each of us silent
disbelieving, as we ate the bread
in shocked realization

The cup of his blood,
raised to each lip
in that now-holy moment
when he made the new covenant



March 3, 2010
Mark 14:12, 22-25
Isaiah 11:1-5
Isaiah 52:7 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 16:1-8
Exodus 12:1-28
Deuteronomy 11:16-21
and sermon, “A Last Meal”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
the first 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
February 28, 2010



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Hushed, in that Moment

Watching Christ
sitting at the table
speaking words unlike the others
always the same before

Hushed, in that moment
the smell of the candles, the oil
the cooking thick in the room
dust washed from our feet

Watching intently
raising the bread from the platter
speaking of his body
to be broken for all of us

Rush of emotions,
were we lost, foresaken
the chosen one with us
about to meet his death

With tears running
down my face taking
my piece of the bread
choking it down, eating

His words more pointed
raising the chalice
the wine his blood
to be poured out in sacrifice

The sweet nectar bitter
all enjoyment now gone
drinking of the cup he gave
solemn, looking to the ground

So much to take in
overwhelmed by these words
quiet as we finished the meal
Judas running out


March 3, 2010
Mark 14:12, 22-25
Isaiah 11:1-5
Isaiah 52:7 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 16:1-8
Exodus 12:1-28
Deuteronomy 11:16-21
and sermon, “A Last Meal”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
the first 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
February 28, 2010



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Tapping His Yard

In the city block,
right behind downtown
two might maples in their backyard
Walking home from school
dropping off the girls
a smile brightly on my face
he’s tapping his yard

Buckets ringing the trees
places just so
I wonder if he knows
how much work is in store
So many gallons
to get the sweet nectar
buckets and buckets of sap
for sweet, sweet syrup


March 3, 2010
Suncook, NH




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We Are the Feet

We are the feet
the followers of Jesus
the feet on the mountain
bringing the message of God

Sharing our faith
in the rituals remembering
the sacrifice of blood
in the bread and the cup

Christ using the Seder
changing the words of the Passover
We like them, the disciples
to spread the loving word

Going as he was sent
fulfilling our purpose
God’s promise to all
spread by our loving words


March 3, 2010
Isaiah 52:7 (Call to Worship)
Mark 14:12, 22-25
Isaiah 11:1-5
Deuteronomy 16:1-8
Exodus 12:1-28
Deuteronomy 11:16-21
and sermon, “A Last Meal”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
the first 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
February 28, 2010


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Even as Snow Started to Fall

The row on row
the clusters, green through the wet ground
pushing through the soil
giving way to their urgings
the irises, lilies, even the mosses
not being denied
awakening in the warming earth
the winter giving way
even as the snow started to fall


March 3, 2010
Suncook, NH



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The Signs Changing

The seasons turning
the signs changing
the buds coming
on the bushes, the trees
the shoots pushing
up through the ground

Spring not being denied
coming early
the warming sun,
a preview of the warming
off came out hats, our scarves
on the walk home from the school


March 2, 2010




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Prayer received in email this morning 03/03/2010

Rather than forwarding my email to four friends, as the email instructed me to do, I thought I would share it with everyone. We all can use this prayer. Love, Ray


Father, I ask You to bless my friends, relatives
and those for whom I care deeply, who are reading this right now.

Show them a new revelation of your love and power.

Holy Spirit, I ask you to minister to their spirit at this very moment.

Where there is pain, give them your peace and mercy.

Where there is self-doubt, release a renewed confidence through your grace.

Where there is need, I ask you to fulfill their needs.

Bless their homes, families, finances, their goings and their comings.

In Jesus' Precious name.

Amen.


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A Hemlock Bouquet

Destruction of the wind storm,
strewn over his driveway, his yard,
into the neighbor’s yard too
but oh so beautiful
in the morning light

Pointing them out,
the perfect little cones
hanging heavy on each bough
as we walked to school

A direction, urgent, important
that I must make of them
a hemlock bouquet
gathered and cut
for mom’s dining room table


March 3, 2010
Suncook, NH



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Patches of Fire

As if daubed by a cotton ball
rich bright color
or maybe a fan brush
adding whitening to the sky

Patches of fire
brushed onto the clouds
the glowering sky

The dawn alive
the clouds shimmering
pulses of yellow, of white
painted on the blue and the gray



March 2, 2010
Main Street,
Suncook, NH
between 6:20 and 6:45am


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Like Them Around the Table

Like the twelve around the table
the Seder meal, the Passover
the lamb of God, changing the words
making a new covenant

So much like them,
so utterly guilty
those who would betray him
deny their brother
those who would run away

Too much like a mirror
something to ponder
in this season of Lent
how much I am like them

Their story my own
at different times and stages
ignoring, denying
betraying the love of God

Wishing it were different
looking in the mirror
down at my feet
as I approach
the communion rail

This time especially
knowing the story
the words of the Messiah
ringing in my ear

The blood on the lintels
the frames of my heart
his body, his blood
given that I may live

Though I am unworthy
just as the disciples
though I would deny, betray
leaving my brother alone

His love greater,
his grace amazing
dying for me
while I remain in my sin

Wanting so much
to follow the call of my master
to repent and change
to submit to the will of God

Praying in this season
in remembering the covenant
taking his offering
and inscribing it on my heart


March 2, 2010
Mark 14:12, 22-25
Isaiah 11:1-5
Isaiah 52:7 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 16:1-8
Exodus 12:1-28
Deuteronomy 11:16-21
and sermon, “A Last Meal”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
the first 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
February 28, 2010



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Betrayed, Denied, Ran Away

The pillars of the people
the disciples at the beginning
the twelve gathered with him
to celebrate the Passover feast

The Christ, god incarnate
the Messiah, Emmanuel
bowing before them
washing each of their feet

These simple men of the water
of the land, of Galilee
those who had traveled with him
as he spread God’s holy word

But as he spoke the words
the words of the covenant
the words we repeat
remembering what he would do

These men gathered with him
those he had lived with
would betray him, deny knowing him
and would all run away

Alone in his agony
even in the garden
praying that the cup would go
but submitting to God’s will

Like these twelve
each of us guilty
denying, betraying
often running away

Not following Christ’s example
running off to another land
denying hearing
the master’s call to us

Coming, sometimes reluctantly
back to the table
sharing the bread and the cup
even more humbly

Theirs is our story
over and over
the prodigals coming
to the table of love


March 2, 2010
Mark 14:12, 22-25
Isaiah 11:1-5
Isaiah 52:7 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 16:1-8
Exodus 12:1-28
Deuteronomy 11:16-21
and sermon, “A Last Meal”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
the first 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
February 28, 2010



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A Suitable Companion

from his body, his rib
God making a helper, a champion
someone to complete him
to get the job done
following his heavenly plan

So much of our lives wasted
thinking we alone are able
needing someone beside us
to lighten our load

Needing to trust
to look to our partners
our spouses, the ones
who have been put on our path

God is our helper, also
the spirit within us
Christ leading the way
guiding us each day

Going before us
if we would but follow
trusting in God
not in our own abilities

God’s love in picking
our special someone
like Eve to Adam
for us alone

If we will trust him
follow his callings
in our marriage, our lives
how much more
would together achieve


March 2, 2010
Genesis 2:18
and
Day 14, “Love Extends Help”, in
“The Love Dare Day by Day: A Year of Devotions for Couples”
http://www.amazon.com/Love-Dare-Day-Devotions-Couples/dp/1433668238
and
Genesis 2:15-3:13
Genesis 2:15-25
Genesis 3:1-13
1 John 4, 7, 9 (Call to Worship)
Unison Prayer,
Ephesians 5:20-33
and sermon,
“What is This Thing Called Love?”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson,
http://www.suncookumc.org/MessagePastorHuntley21410.dsp
based in part on book,
Wrestling With Angels: What Genesis Teaches Us About
Our Spiritual Identity, Sexuality and Personal Relationships,
by Naomi H. Rosenblatt (http://www.bnaibrith.org/lbureau/rosenblatt_naomi.cfm) and Joshua Horwitz (http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=42725&view=full_sptlght )
http://www.amazon.com/Wrestling-Angels-Spiritual-Sexuality-Relationships/dp/0385313330
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 14, 2010
Transfiguration Sunday
&
Mark 9:2-9
&
Paragraph 103, Section 3 – Our Doctrinal Standards and General Rules:
The Articles of Religion of the Methodist Church, (generally Articles I to XII
http://archives.umc.org/interior.asp?ptid=1&mid=1817
http://archives.umc.org/interior.asp?ptid=1&mid=1649
http://archives.umc.org/interior.asp?ptid=1&mid=1650
and specifically:
Article II – “Of the Word, or Son of God, Who Was Made Very Man”;
Article VII – “Of Original or Birth Sin”;
Article VIII – “Of Free Will”),
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=679753
The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, 2008 edition
&
Romans 5:12-21
1 Corinthians 15:22
&
Doctrine of Original Sin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_sin
&
John Wesley’s sermon on Original Sin (sermon #44)
http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/44/
&
Worship service after Our Family’s Table
Mediation by Pastor Ruth L. Foss,
on the meaning of “being made in the image of God”
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 13, 2010
&
Genesis 1:1-2:4
(read responsively by the congregation,
speaking the words of God)
Psalm 19:1-13
Congregational Centering hymn:
“Let All Things Now Living”
Faith We Sing, #2008
Anthem: “The Time Between”,
http://www.gbod.org/worship/music/timebetween-crider.pdf
by R. Frederick Crider, Jr. (Ps. 31:14-15)
and sermon, “The Book of Genesis: The Story of Our Beginning”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson,
based in part on Chapter One (Genesis 1:1-2:3),
of book, Wrestling With Angels: What Genesis Teaches Us About
Our Spiritual Identity, Sexuality and Personal Relationships,
by Naomi H. Rosenblatt and Joshua Horwitz
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 10, 2010
First Sunday in Epiphany
(Baptism of the Lord Sunday)
&
Psalm 8:4-5 (KJV)
“What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.”


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The Strangest Winter

The lilacs budding,
as is the magnolia
the ground bare,
except for the downed limbs
the crocuses coming up through the soil
wanting to bloom, to blossom
the strangest winter, mud in the yard
not the snow but the wind
not the shoveling but the warm breezes
rain when there normally is snow
this will I look back on
in times long from now
when I remember
the strangest winters
I have seen so far

March 2, 2010


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Between Waking up and Their Breakfast

The light of the morning
so fast and changing
the sky lit up, brilliant
dancing before my eyes

Gossamer yellows, oranges
daubed colors, though fleeting
infusing the clouds
painting the lashes
dripping with radiance
shimmering light

Too soon moving,
the sun, the clouds
the sky changing
washed away in an instant
the canvas in darker hues


March 2, 2010
Main Street,
Suncook, NH
between 6:20 and 6:45am
between waking my daughters up and feeding them,
to see this out my office window. I just knew I needed
to take a picture. Then I went back after they were fed,
minutes later, and saw how the sun had moved just
enough to the left of the shot and behind more clouds,
losing some of the brilliance. Amazing how fleeting
these moments are and how often we miss them all together.


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Glimpses of Fire

Glimpses of fire
fleetingly in the sky
turning to smoke
right before my eyes

Stopping to wonder
to watch the changing sky
brilliant colors of the dawn
yellow, white, luminous, alive
caught in the mirror of the clouds

Dulling to gray, blue, purples
softer pastels of darker hues
a different palette all together
in a matter of moments
lost in sameness
a washed tableau
fading from view


March 2, 2010
Main Street,
Suncook, NH
between 6:20 and 6:45am






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the birth of our people

Not fleeing from the Pharaoh
roasting the lamb whole
blood on the doorframes
as in the story of old

the birth of our people
sitting around the table
a covenant with God
in the sharing of the meal

the bread of the Passover
the wine of the Seder
the centuries old ritual
becoming the body of God

The blood of the lamb
the sacrifice for our saving
our sins transferred to the lamb
climbing the rugged cross

in remembrance down through the ages
generation after generation
the bread and the cup
shared to remember his sacrifice


March 1, 2010
Mark 14:12, 22-25
Isaiah 11:1-5
Isaiah 52:7 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 16:1-8
Exodus 12:1-28
Deuteronomy 11:16-21
and sermon, “A Last Meal”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
the first 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
February 28, 2010



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Radically New

Something different
radically new
in the words of the Seder
spoken by the Christ

The bread and the wine
no longer the same symbols
a sacrifice different
radically new

The lamb of God
not the lamb of the Passover
the blood to be written
on the lintels of our hearts

But just as important
the repeating, remembering
the bread and the wine
his body and his blood


March 1, 2010
Mark 14:12, 22-25
Isaiah 11:1-5
Isaiah 52:7 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 16:1-8
Exodus 12:1-28
Deuteronomy 11:16-21
and sermon, “A Last Meal”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
the first 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
February 28, 2010


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Beautiful Feet

We are standing on the mountain
following in his footsteps
on the path our savior took
while he walked upon the earth

Our feet beautiful
standing on the mountain
proclaiming the good news
Jesus came to earth

Our savior, our brother
walking as a man
God upon the earth
that we may live again

By his sacrifice, by his grace
taking on our sin
by dying and rising
death no more may sting

Being the feet of Christ
going where we are called
sharing his message of love
to the whole world, to all


March 1, 2010
Isaiah 52:7 (Call to Worship)
Mark 14:12, 22-25
Isaiah 11:1-5
Deuteronomy 16:1-8
Exodus 12:1-28
Deuteronomy 11:16-21
and sermon, “A Last Meal”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
the first 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
February 28, 2010



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New Words

The new words of Christ
around the Passover table
the Seder, ancient words
to the rite of the people

Commanded by God in the desert
before the promised land entered
hundreds of years of tradition
the law stood on its head

Christ at the table
with his disciples around him
those who would betray and deny him
those who would run away

Washing their feet
offering a new covenant
the bread, his body
broken for us

The wine, his blood
poured out as a sacrifice
climbing the cross
to take away our sin, our stain

Rising to come
but that not mentioned
the blood of the lamb
ringing in their ears
wet upon their lips


March 1, 2010
Mark 14:12, 22-25
Isaiah 11:1-5
Isaiah 52:7 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 16:1-8
Exodus 12:1-28
Deuteronomy 11:16-21
and sermon, “A Last Meal”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
the first 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
February 28, 2010



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This Passover Seder

Unlike all that had come before
generation after generation
the telling of the exodus
the saving of the Lord
the people delivered
out of slavery in Egypt

The blood on the lintels
the eating of the lamb
the rush to the sea
into the desert,
finally into
the promised land

Now the bread
the wine symbols
of a new covenant
his body, his blood
saving all humanity
the price of our sin
paid for all time
by the blood of the lamb
the son of the living God


March 1, 2010
Mark 14:12, 22-25
Isaiah 11:1-5
Isaiah 52:7 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 16:1-8
Exodus 12:1-28
Deuteronomy 11:16-21
and sermon, “A Last Meal”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
the first 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
February 28, 2010



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Branches of Jesse

In our calling, in his rising
in his ascending to heaven
our brother the Christ
to sit upon his throne

We now are called
to be the branches of Jesse
the righteous shoots
carrying on our brother’s work

Spreading the good news
of our savior, his resurrection
his sacrifice, defeating sin
death no longer having its sting

Carrying on where he had led
following the way of the cross
taking the narrow gate in life
trusting in God for all


March 1, 2010
Mark 14:12, 22-25
Isaiah 11:1-5
Isaiah 52:7 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 16:1-8
Exodus 12:1-28
Deuteronomy 11:16-21
and sermon, “A Last Meal”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
the first 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
February 28, 2010


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Changing While I am Able

The course of my life
changing while I am able
trusting in the Lord
going where he calls me

Choosing to submit
to believe in his providence
in his loving care
to turn from the world
and follow the way of the cross


March 1, 2010
Matthew 7:13
&
Day 162, “Crossroads of Life”, in
“Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read 3/1/10
&
Isaiah 55:1-9
Isaiah 55:1-13
Isaiah 55:8-9
&
“Dad's Bible: The Father's Plan”
by Robert Wolgemuth
Isaiah 55:1
– “Insights: Just Like Dad”
&
“Dad's Bible: The Father's Plan”
by Robert Wolgemuth
Isaiah 55:8-9
– “From My Big Boy Chair”
&
Isaiah 55:8-9
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-March-1-7/
for March 1, 2010 to March 7, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for March 1, 2010




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Submitting to His Will

To his calling
though I do not know the way
taking the narrow gate
all of my days

Following the Christ
the calling of my shepherd
his voice do I recognize
for he is my master

Trusting in the provision
all of my daily needs provided
my bread, the stuff of life
in him alone met

Not knowing the path before me
trusting in the spirit to lead
going where I am called
his voice will I heed


March 1, 2010
Matthew 7:13
&
Day 162, “Crossroads of Life”, in
“Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read 3/1/10
&
Isaiah 55:1-9
Isaiah 55:1-13
Isaiah 55:8-9
&
“Dad's Bible: The Father's Plan”
by Robert Wolgemuth
Isaiah 55:1
– “Insights: Just Like Dad”
&
“Dad's Bible: The Father's Plan”
by Robert Wolgemuth
Isaiah 55:8-9
– “From My Big Boy Chair”
&
Isaiah 55:8-9
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-March-1-7/
for March 1, 2010 to March 7, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for March 1, 2010




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