After the moment on Pentecost
when the flames alighted on them
the living fire of the helper
staying within each of us
Able to go as Christ had gone
sent as he was sent
teaching others about the love of God
disciples upon the way
Called to be the servants of God
to use our gifts in this life
to go over the gunnels of the boats
walking on water instead
Walking yoked to our Lord
the fire still burning within
messengers of his love
to the ends of the earth
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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Saturday, May 22, 2010
Living Flames
Living flames of the Savior
the Holy Spirit burning within
the light of God within us still
guiding our steps on this earth
Witnesses to God
his role in our lives
leading us to serve
as more master did before
Out into the world
telling others of God’s love
offering a helping hand
a voice when oppression looms
Bringing Christ
to the ends of the earth
messengers each one of us
sharing his message of love
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
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Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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the Holy Spirit burning within
the light of God within us still
guiding our steps on this earth
Witnesses to God
his role in our lives
leading us to serve
as more master did before
Out into the world
telling others of God’s love
offering a helping hand
a voice when oppression looms
Bringing Christ
to the ends of the earth
messengers each one of us
sharing his message of love
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
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Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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Sentient Fire
The whole house shaking
a mighty wind from heaven
descending, coming to the earth
giving them power
a sentient fire from God
Sending them, as messengers of Christ
emboldened to continue his work
bringing his message of love
his sacrifice and his rising
to the ends of the earth
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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a mighty wind from heaven
descending, coming to the earth
giving them power
a sentient fire from God
Sending them, as messengers of Christ
emboldened to continue his work
bringing his message of love
his sacrifice and his rising
to the ends of the earth
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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Sentient Flames
The Spirit descending
not as a dove
sentient flames of the Spirit
alighting on each one of us
Coming to rest upon on
entering into our lives
indwelling within us
guiding our walk in this life
Leading us toward God
away from the sins of the earth
walking with us to heaven
when our work here is through
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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not as a dove
sentient flames of the Spirit
alighting on each one of us
Coming to rest upon on
entering into our lives
indwelling within us
guiding our walk in this life
Leading us toward God
away from the sins of the earth
walking with us to heaven
when our work here is through
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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Tongues of Living Flames
The Spirit on Pentecost
coming in tongues of living flames
each one of them being empowered
touched by the fire of his love
Make his witnesses
to all of the world
speaking in tongues they did not know
reaching each one whom they would meeting
sharing a message of God’s love
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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coming in tongues of living flames
each one of them being empowered
touched by the fire of his love
Make his witnesses
to all of the world
speaking in tongues they did not know
reaching each one whom they would meeting
sharing a message of God’s love
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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Running to Hear Their Witness
The pilgrims running
coming to where they were
amazed to hear their witness
in the languages they understood
Words of the savior
of the power of his message
coming to save the whole world
bringing us God’s love
The disciples speaking
in words they didn’t comprehend
but reaching all the pilgrims
fellow sheep of his flock
The flames of Pentecost
burning still within
each of us sharing his message
offering the world his love
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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coming to where they were
amazed to hear their witness
in the languages they understood
Words of the savior
of the power of his message
coming to save the whole world
bringing us God’s love
The disciples speaking
in words they didn’t comprehend
but reaching all the pilgrims
fellow sheep of his flock
The flames of Pentecost
burning still within
each of us sharing his message
offering the world his love
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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Heard from a Distance
Heard from a distance
the moment of Pentecost
the fire descended
upon the gathered disciples;
but not a babble
speaking each in other tongues
those they had never known
reaching all, the pilgrims of the world
all who had come to Jerusalem
Sheep alone, they had been,
followers of the king
empowered to witness
to his amazing love
so all may hear him
calling to each one of us
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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the moment of Pentecost
the fire descended
upon the gathered disciples;
but not a babble
speaking each in other tongues
those they had never known
reaching all, the pilgrims of the world
all who had come to Jerusalem
Sheep alone, they had been,
followers of the king
empowered to witness
to his amazing love
so all may hear him
calling to each one of us
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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Imparted in Fire
The Holy Spirit
who would teach and guide us
imparted in fire
come down from heaven
Christ living with us
entering within each one
those who call his name
servants of the savior
walking in his footsteps
to the ends of the earth
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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who would teach and guide us
imparted in fire
come down from heaven
Christ living with us
entering within each one
those who call his name
servants of the savior
walking in his footsteps
to the ends of the earth
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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His Life His Answer
Asked by John’s disciples
the one preparing the way
if he was the one foretold of
the king come to save
His life was his answer
that they should observe and report
witnesses of his power
his love for us on earth
Doing what God would command
caring for the least and the lost
healing the needy with his love
living a servant’s life
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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the one preparing the way
if he was the one foretold of
the king come to save
His life was his answer
that they should observe and report
witnesses of his power
his love for us on earth
Doing what God would command
caring for the least and the lost
healing the needy with his love
living a servant’s life
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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The Whole House Shaking
The walls trembling
the Spirit descending from on high
the whole house shaking
the sound filling the rooms
Tongues of fire descending
out of the celestial clouds
changing our lives forever
burning with heavenly fire
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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the Spirit descending from on high
the whole house shaking
the sound filling the rooms
Tongues of fire descending
out of the celestial clouds
changing our lives forever
burning with heavenly fire
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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When They Heard His Answer
Wondering what they must have felt
when they heard his answer
not really responding as they had thought
when they asked if he was the one
Yet truly, in the way he answered
speaking volumes, fulfilling
all that God had promised
living as the Messiah
the one whom had been foretold
The way prepared,
the king come to earth
though born in lowly station
come to free the whole world
Born to be a sacrifice
a servant to God’s will
changing the course of history
in the way he walked on the earth
and his rising in victory
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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when they heard his answer
not really responding as they had thought
when they asked if he was the one
Yet truly, in the way he answered
speaking volumes, fulfilling
all that God had promised
living as the Messiah
the one whom had been foretold
The way prepared,
the king come to earth
though born in lowly station
come to free the whole world
Born to be a sacrifice
a servant to God’s will
changing the course of history
in the way he walked on the earth
and his rising in victory
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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Guided by the Spirit
Led out of our comfort
where we had always lived
set apart for God’s work
Christ burning within
Guided by the Spirit
the voice within each of us
going as we are called
empowered by God’s love
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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where we had always lived
set apart for God’s work
Christ burning within
Guided by the Spirit
the voice within each of us
going as we are called
empowered by God’s love
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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The Quickening of Pentecost
New life forming
transforming us from within
the flames of Pentecost descending
the quickening of life in him
Changed forever
infused with the power of the Spirit
carrying our Savior
with us, wherever we go
Leaving our old life
part of God’s plan
going where we are called
doing our master’s work
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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transforming us from within
the flames of Pentecost descending
the quickening of life in him
Changed forever
infused with the power of the Spirit
carrying our Savior
with us, wherever we go
Leaving our old life
part of God’s plan
going where we are called
doing our master’s work
May 22, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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Let me be but skin - edited
Let me be emptied, poured out,
my will, my all, given over to you
Fill me Lord, your life, your Spirit
your will acted out
Let me be the gloves,
your hands working through me
touching the world, reaching out
into the darkness, bringing your strength,
your life, through my skin,
merely your gloves
my will, my all, given over to you
Fill me Lord, your life, your Spirit
your will acted out
Let me be the gloves,
your hands working through me
touching the world, reaching out
into the darkness, bringing your strength,
your life, through my skin,
merely your gloves
----------------
edited September 26, 2015
Gloves of the Spirit – v6
(editing version 3)
Edited December 14, 2013
“Gloves of the Spirit – v5”
(editing version 2)
Edited August 13, 2013
“Gloves of the Spirit – v4”
Edited July 31, 2013
“Gloves of the Spirit – v3”
edited July 14, 2012
“Gloves of the Spirit – v2”
July 24, 2010
“Gloves of the Spirit
Edited August 19, 2013
“to be cellophane vessels – v4”
Edited August 17, 2013
“gauze of the Spirit – v2”
Worship Service in the Park – 8/11/2013
Habakkuk 3:17-19 (NIV)
and sermon “There Is Hope In Community”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
August 11, 2013
&
new poem, August 17, 2013
“gauze of the Spirit”
Edited August 16, 2013
“to be cellophane vessels – v3”
Edited August 16, 2013
“to be cellophane vessels – v2”
new poem, August 16, 2013
“to be cellophane vessels”
Edited August 13, 2013
“Gloves of the Spirit – v4”
Edited July 31, 2013
“Gloves of the Spirit – v3”
edited July 24, 2012
changed to “Crystal Vessels”
edited July 14, 2012
changed to “Crystal Vases”
edited July 14, 2012
“Bags of Crystal”
edited July 14, 2012
“Cellophane Bags”
edited July 14, 2012
“Gloves of the Spirit – v2”
July 24, 2010
“Gloves of the Spirit
Colossians 2:6-19 (The Message)
Luke 11:9-11 (NLT)
Psalm 100:1-3 (NLT) (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing”
and sermon, “Buyer Beware”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 25, 2010
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
&
and quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand.
The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it
can do many things. True, it is not the
glove, but my hand in the glove that acts.
We are gloves. It is the Holy
Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job.
We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
edited May 23, 2014
from the Spirit – v2
May 23, 2014
from
the Spirit
Galatians 5:22-25
“Not by My Power”
devotion by Kay Robertson
for May 23, 2014
read May 23, 2014
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson
&
Edited September 1, 2012
“Merely Gloves – v2”
May 21, 2010
Let me but skin – edited
as read at the House of Purpose Coffee House
May 21, 2010
Hillsboro, NH
&
February 14, 2009
Let me be but skin
written after posting the Merely Gloves to Faithwriters site
February 21, 2009
Nothing By Myself
on posting Merely Gloves and getting feedback
May 10, 2008
Merely Gloves
Acts 2:1-21
Pentecost
and quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand.
The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it
can do many things. True, it is not the
glove, but my hand in the glove that acts.
We are gloves. It is the Holy
Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job.
We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
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2, Luke 11, Psalm 100, disciples, sheep,
By Their Witness
The one who was to come
living on earth with us
not by his words
but by his life
his loving,
for the children,
the lost sheep
the lambs crying out
his ministry here
bringing God’s love
healing us all
with his blood,
his life, his sacrifice;
and by his rising
to glory, to paradise
May 21, 2010 and May 22, 2010
written at the House of Purpose Coffee House
May 21, 2010
Hillsboro, NH
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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for usage.
living on earth with us
not by his words
but by his life
his loving,
for the children,
the lost sheep
the lambs crying out
his ministry here
bringing God’s love
healing us all
with his blood,
his life, his sacrifice;
and by his rising
to glory, to paradise
May 21, 2010 and May 22, 2010
written at the House of Purpose Coffee House
May 21, 2010
Hillsboro, NH
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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By What They Saw
Proof of our savior
the Messiah come
the assurance of God
the fulfillment of his promise
by what they saw
what he did on the earth
the lives he changed
while he walked among us
in the love of God
living within
May 21, 2010 and May 22, 2010
written at the House of Purpose Coffee House
May 21, 2010
Hillsboro, NH
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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the Messiah come
the assurance of God
the fulfillment of his promise
by what they saw
what he did on the earth
the lives he changed
while he walked among us
in the love of God
living within
May 21, 2010 and May 22, 2010
written at the House of Purpose Coffee House
May 21, 2010
Hillsboro, NH
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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Under Your Tabernacle
Finding you God
not in one place alone
within the frame of the church
Under your tabernacle
the tent of your meeting
the canopy of the dome
the arc of the sky
Under the heavens
in the world below
finding you here
walking with me
all the days of my life
guided by the Spirit within
being a messenger of your love.
May 21, 2010 and May 22, 2010
written at the House of Purpose Coffee House
May 21, 2010
Hillsboro, NH
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not in one place alone
within the frame of the church
Under your tabernacle
the tent of your meeting
the canopy of the dome
the arc of the sky
Under the heavens
in the world below
finding you here
walking with me
all the days of my life
guided by the Spirit within
being a messenger of your love.
May 21, 2010 and May 22, 2010
written at the House of Purpose Coffee House
May 21, 2010
Hillsboro, NH
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Hiding in the Edge of the Wood
Not the shy deer
at the edge of the field
the silent old stone wall
from an earlier time
hiding in the edge of the wood
crumbling to the ground
The leaves of countless autumns
the lichen and the moss
obscuring the once clean edges
the form of the stone wall
when it marked important boundaries
when it kept people and animals out.
May 21, 2010 and May 22, 2010
written at the House of Purpose Coffee House
May 21, 2010
Hillsboro, NH
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at the edge of the field
the silent old stone wall
from an earlier time
hiding in the edge of the wood
crumbling to the ground
The leaves of countless autumns
the lichen and the moss
obscuring the once clean edges
the form of the stone wall
when it marked important boundaries
when it kept people and animals out.
May 21, 2010 and May 22, 2010
written at the House of Purpose Coffee House
May 21, 2010
Hillsboro, NH
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Staring at the Cross - 2
Silently praying
quieting my spirit
called to you
staring at the cross
Guided to you
from the way of the world
falling to my knees
asking my trembling prayers
calling out to you.
May 21, 2010 and May 22, 2010
written at the House of Purpose Coffee House
May 21, 2010
Hillsboro, NH
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quieting my spirit
called to you
staring at the cross
Guided to you
from the way of the world
falling to my knees
asking my trembling prayers
calling out to you.
May 21, 2010 and May 22, 2010
written at the House of Purpose Coffee House
May 21, 2010
Hillsboro, NH
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Shaping the Stones
That moment, together
with the flames falling
gathered together
creating, through the Spirit
a foundation, a beginning
the stones of the church
one upon another
together we with them
brick on brick
one stone to another
together the church
that we serve, living
within each of us
May 21, 2010 and May 22, 2010
written at the House of Purpose Coffee House
May 21, 2010
Hillsboro, NH
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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with the flames falling
gathered together
creating, through the Spirit
a foundation, a beginning
the stones of the church
one upon another
together we with them
brick on brick
one stone to another
together the church
that we serve, living
within each of us
May 21, 2010 and May 22, 2010
written at the House of Purpose Coffee House
May 21, 2010
Hillsboro, NH
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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Shouting Their Witness
The once timid disciples
finding their voices
able to speak
shouting their witness
the love of God for us
Given power from above
the Spirit giving them voice
ready to share Christ’s message
of God’s redeeming grace
to the ends of the earth
May 21, 2010 and May 22, 2010
written at the House of Purpose Coffee House
May 21, 2010
Hillsboro, NH
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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finding their voices
able to speak
shouting their witness
the love of God for us
Given power from above
the Spirit giving them voice
ready to share Christ’s message
of God’s redeeming grace
to the ends of the earth
May 21, 2010 and May 22, 2010
written at the House of Purpose Coffee House
May 21, 2010
Hillsboro, NH
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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Made Shepherds
When the Spirit comes
whether by flame or fire
in whispers or visions in the night
changing our timid hearts
no longer sheep alone
made shepherds for the king
bringing other sheep to him
May 21, 2010
written at the House of Purpose Coffee House
May 21, 2010
Hillsboro, NH
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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whether by flame or fire
in whispers or visions in the night
changing our timid hearts
no longer sheep alone
made shepherds for the king
bringing other sheep to him
May 21, 2010
written at the House of Purpose Coffee House
May 21, 2010
Hillsboro, NH
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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On the Day of Pentecost – 2
Flames of heaven
landing upon them all
upon all of us
imparting God’s love
the Spirit coming
as Christ had promised
falling upon us
As the dove had descended
landing upon him
sending us forth
as he had been sent
out into the world
sharing God’s love
for all of humanity.
May 21, 2010
written at the House of Purpose Coffee House
May 21, 2010
Hillsboro, NH
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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landing upon them all
upon all of us
imparting God’s love
the Spirit coming
as Christ had promised
falling upon us
As the dove had descended
landing upon him
sending us forth
as he had been sent
out into the world
sharing God’s love
for all of humanity.
May 21, 2010
written at the House of Purpose Coffee House
May 21, 2010
Hillsboro, NH
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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Until the Voices Faded
Wrapped in worship
holy voices raised
singing in the night
call each of us
in the quiet of our hearts
to you, oh God
In the arms of your grace
feeling your Spirit
a physical, living presence
dancing with us
sharing songs of praise
until the voices faded
bidding our fond farewells
May 21, 2010 and May 22, 2010
written at the House of Purpose Coffee House
May 21, 2010
Hillsboro, NH
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holy voices raised
singing in the night
call each of us
in the quiet of our hearts
to you, oh God
In the arms of your grace
feeling your Spirit
a physical, living presence
dancing with us
sharing songs of praise
until the voices faded
bidding our fond farewells
May 21, 2010 and May 22, 2010
written at the House of Purpose Coffee House
May 21, 2010
Hillsboro, NH
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Friday, May 21, 2010
Their Clay on Pentecost
Hidden in the house apart
not venturing far from home
the disciples waiting expectantly
just as the master said
Timid, though they knew the word
the reason that he had come
not yet preaching the word
waiting for the Helper to come
Their clay on Pentecost
fired in the kiln of those flames
hardened, these men with feet of clay
to walk as disciples of Christ
Out into the world
baptized from above
the Spirit moving with them
out into the world
sowing the seeds of his love
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
and quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Genesis 2:4b-25
the tension between the two traditions
giving us two creation stories
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Jeremiah 18:1-4
&
via email conversation 12/4/09
with artist and teacher
Carol Childress,
author of blog, “Choosing Joy”,
http://carolchil.blogspot.com/
and see: http://carolchil.blogspot.com/2009/12/for-everything-there-is-season.html
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not venturing far from home
the disciples waiting expectantly
just as the master said
Timid, though they knew the word
the reason that he had come
not yet preaching the word
waiting for the Helper to come
Their clay on Pentecost
fired in the kiln of those flames
hardened, these men with feet of clay
to walk as disciples of Christ
Out into the world
baptized from above
the Spirit moving with them
out into the world
sowing the seeds of his love
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
and quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Genesis 2:4b-25
the tension between the two traditions
giving us two creation stories
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Jeremiah 18:1-4
&
via email conversation 12/4/09
with artist and teacher
Carol Childress,
author of blog, “Choosing Joy”,
http://carolchil.blogspot.com/
and see: http://carolchil.blogspot.com/2009/12/for-everything-there-is-season.html
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Imparting Guiding Confidence
In the telling of the story
that first day of Pentecost
the disciples huddled, still scared
believing but somewhat lost
Still not disciples
merely followers of the way
staying close to home
not straying far away
Imparting guiding confidence
their lives utterly transformed
now able to go out into the world
by his Spirit they were reborn
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
and quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Genesis 2:4b-25
the tension between the two traditions
giving us two creation stories
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Jeremiah 18:1-4
&
via email conversation 12/4/09
with artist and teacher
Carol Childress,
author of blog, “Choosing Joy”,
http://carolchil.blogspot.com/
and see: http://carolchil.blogspot.com/2009/12/for-everything-there-is-season.html
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
that first day of Pentecost
the disciples huddled, still scared
believing but somewhat lost
Still not disciples
merely followers of the way
staying close to home
not straying far away
Imparting guiding confidence
their lives utterly transformed
now able to go out into the world
by his Spirit they were reborn
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
and quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Genesis 2:4b-25
the tension between the two traditions
giving us two creation stories
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Jeremiah 18:1-4
&
via email conversation 12/4/09
with artist and teacher
Carol Childress,
author of blog, “Choosing Joy”,
http://carolchil.blogspot.com/
and see: http://carolchil.blogspot.com/2009/12/for-everything-there-is-season.html
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The Kiln of Those Flames
In the kiln of those flames
each of us changed
the fire of Pentecost burning
living inside of us
As the disciples we are transformed
forever yoked with Christ
going out into the world
to spread his message of love
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
and quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Genesis 2:4b-25
the tension between the two traditions
giving us two creation stories
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Jeremiah 18:1-4
&
via email conversation 12/4/09
with artist and teacher
Carol Childress,
author of blog, “Choosing Joy”,
http://carolchil.blogspot.com/
and see: http://carolchil.blogspot.com/2009/12/for-everything-there-is-season.html
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for usage.
each of us changed
the fire of Pentecost burning
living inside of us
As the disciples we are transformed
forever yoked with Christ
going out into the world
to spread his message of love
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
and quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Genesis 2:4b-25
the tension between the two traditions
giving us two creation stories
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Jeremiah 18:1-4
&
via email conversation 12/4/09
with artist and teacher
Carol Childress,
author of blog, “Choosing Joy”,
http://carolchil.blogspot.com/
and see: http://carolchil.blogspot.com/2009/12/for-everything-there-is-season.html
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for usage.
My Clay Changed
In the coming of the Spirit
the flames as on Pentecost
the stuff of me different
my clay changed, to be used
Made a vessel
holding the Spirit’s love
burning brightly within me
that I may do my savior’s work
Spreading the message of Christ
changing the world as he can
going to the ends of the earth
doing all we can
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
and quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Genesis 2:4b-25
the tension between the two traditions
giving us two creation stories
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Jeremiah 18:1-4
&
via email conversation 12/4/09
with artist and teacher
Carol Childress,
author of blog, “Choosing Joy”,
http://carolchil.blogspot.com/
and see: http://carolchil.blogspot.com/2009/12/for-everything-there-is-season.html
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for usage.
the flames as on Pentecost
the stuff of me different
my clay changed, to be used
Made a vessel
holding the Spirit’s love
burning brightly within me
that I may do my savior’s work
Spreading the message of Christ
changing the world as he can
going to the ends of the earth
doing all we can
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
and quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Genesis 2:4b-25
the tension between the two traditions
giving us two creation stories
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Jeremiah 18:1-4
&
via email conversation 12/4/09
with artist and teacher
Carol Childress,
author of blog, “Choosing Joy”,
http://carolchil.blogspot.com/
and see: http://carolchil.blogspot.com/2009/12/for-everything-there-is-season.html
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for usage.
Fired by the Potter
Fired by the potter
the clay of our lives
Filled with his holy flame
the Spirit burning within
Only then, conformed to him,
are we truly able to serve
going as our brother did
to do the master’s work
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
and quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Genesis 2:4b-25
the tension between the two traditions
giving us two creation stories
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Jeremiah 18:1-4
&
via email conversation 12/4/09
with artist and teacher
Carol Childress,
author of blog, “Choosing Joy”,
http://carolchil.blogspot.com/
and see: http://carolchil.blogspot.com/2009/12/for-everything-there-is-season.html
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the clay of our lives
Filled with his holy flame
the Spirit burning within
Only then, conformed to him,
are we truly able to serve
going as our brother did
to do the master’s work
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
and quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Genesis 2:4b-25
the tension between the two traditions
giving us two creation stories
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Jeremiah 18:1-4
&
via email conversation 12/4/09
with artist and teacher
Carol Childress,
author of blog, “Choosing Joy”,
http://carolchil.blogspot.com/
and see: http://carolchil.blogspot.com/2009/12/for-everything-there-is-season.html
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Fired by the Flames
Fired by the flames
the timid disciples changed
empowered, emboldened
to go in Jesus’ name
Able to go to the ends of the earth
messengers of his love
Going as we were called
guided from within
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
and quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Genesis 2:4b-25
the tension between the two traditions
giving us two creation stories
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Jeremiah 18:1-4
&
via email conversation 12/4/09
with artist and teacher
Carol Childress,
author of blog, “Choosing Joy”,
http://carolchil.blogspot.com/
and see: http://carolchil.blogspot.com/2009/12/for-everything-there-is-season.html
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
the timid disciples changed
empowered, emboldened
to go in Jesus’ name
Able to go to the ends of the earth
messengers of his love
Going as we were called
guided from within
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
and quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Genesis 2:4b-25
the tension between the two traditions
giving us two creation stories
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Jeremiah 18:1-4
&
via email conversation 12/4/09
with artist and teacher
Carol Childress,
author of blog, “Choosing Joy”,
http://carolchil.blogspot.com/
and see: http://carolchil.blogspot.com/2009/12/for-everything-there-is-season.html
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
Guided by His Fire
Guided by his fire
the flames of Pentecost
our Savior walking with us
the Spirit burning within
Teaching us his ways
leading us in this world
sharing his message of love
to the ends of the earth
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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for usage.
the flames of Pentecost
our Savior walking with us
the Spirit burning within
Teaching us his ways
leading us in this world
sharing his message of love
to the ends of the earth
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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Filled with the Flames of Pentecost – v2
Filled with the flames of Pentecost
fired with God’s love
steeled by the fire burning within
to carry on my master’s work
His message of love
changing the whole world
turning definitions upside down
our priorities and our goals
Loving God, and all mankind
turning the other cheeks
walking gently upon the earth
helping others in need
Going boldly, out into the world
washed with the blood of the lamb
strengthened by the fire within
spreading his message of love
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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for usage.
fired with God’s love
steeled by the fire burning within
to carry on my master’s work
His message of love
changing the whole world
turning definitions upside down
our priorities and our goals
Loving God, and all mankind
turning the other cheeks
walking gently upon the earth
helping others in need
Going boldly, out into the world
washed with the blood of the lamb
strengthened by the fire within
spreading his message of love
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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for usage.
Filled with the Flames of Pentecost
Filled with the flames of Pentecost
fired with God’s love
steeled by the fire burning within
to do my master’s work
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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for usage.
fired with God’s love
steeled by the fire burning within
to do my master’s work
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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for usage.
Fired with the Flames of Pentecost
Fired with the flames of Pentecost
God’s Spirit burning within
guiding us out into the world
the shared his message of love
To the ends of the earth
until all have heard
Christ bringing us back to God
if we will accept this word
Freed from the condemnation
eternal death no more
brought back to his loving arms
by the grace of God
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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for usage.
God’s Spirit burning within
guiding us out into the world
the shared his message of love
To the ends of the earth
until all have heard
Christ bringing us back to God
if we will accept this word
Freed from the condemnation
eternal death no more
brought back to his loving arms
by the grace of God
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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for usage.
Empowered by God’s Fire
Filled with the Holy Spirit
empowered by God’s fire
the flames of Pentecost
burning in us still
Going to the ends of the earth
sharing Christ’s message of love
courage from within
doing our master’s will
empowered by God’s fire
the flames of Pentecost
burning in us still
Going to the ends of the earth
sharing Christ’s message of love
courage from within
doing our master’s will
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edited
June 12, 2014
Empowered
by God’s Fire – v2
May
21, 2010
Empowered
by God’s Fire
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
and
quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a
glove here in my hand. The glove cannot
do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the
glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand,
who does the job. We have to make room
for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Genesis 2:4b-25
the tension between the two traditions
giving us two creation stories
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Jeremiah 18:1-4
&
via email conversation 12/4/09
with artist and teacher
Carol Childress,
author of blog, “Choosing Joy”,
All of my
poems and photographs are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002,
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,
2016. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for
usage. See all 40,770+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
The Red of His Blood
The red of his blood
the flames of Pentecost
creating a church with his love
fired with the flames from above
The breath of God giving us life
the Spirit of God breathing within
giving us power to serve
Going as his messengers, his disciples
following our shepherd, the lamb
going out into the world
to spread his message of love
Like the first disciples timid
until the Spirit burns within
steeled by the yoke of Christ
guiding us into the world
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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for usage.
the flames of Pentecost
creating a church with his love
fired with the flames from above
The breath of God giving us life
the Spirit of God breathing within
giving us power to serve
Going as his messengers, his disciples
following our shepherd, the lamb
going out into the world
to spread his message of love
Like the first disciples timid
until the Spirit burns within
steeled by the yoke of Christ
guiding us into the world
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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for usage.
Living as on Pentecost
Oh that I could claim
every day of my life
living as if it was Easter
living as on Pentecost
the fire burning within
The Spirit of God descending
the Father and the Son
Guided by the Spirit
until my work is done
Boldly speaking
wearing the cross on my chest
speaking of God’s love
offering myself as well
Going as Christ was sent
continuing his work
telling the whole world of his love
how he dying for us
That we too would be saved
choosing to follow the lamb
our own cross to carry
until we see him again
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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for usage.
every day of my life
living as if it was Easter
living as on Pentecost
the fire burning within
The Spirit of God descending
the Father and the Son
Guided by the Spirit
until my work is done
Boldly speaking
wearing the cross on my chest
speaking of God’s love
offering myself as well
Going as Christ was sent
continuing his work
telling the whole world of his love
how he dying for us
That we too would be saved
choosing to follow the lamb
our own cross to carry
until we see him again
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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for usage.
Living Pentecost
Our lives burning
fired from within
the flames of Pentecost living
within each one of us
Our lives a living Pentecost
carrying on our master’s work
going as he was sent
until the whole world has heard
The grace of our creator
the sacrifice of the lamb
the gentle guiding
of the Spirit living in man
All of us worthy
made clean by his sacrifice
able to come before the Lord
when our work here is done
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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for usage.
fired from within
the flames of Pentecost living
within each one of us
Our lives a living Pentecost
carrying on our master’s work
going as he was sent
until the whole world has heard
The grace of our creator
the sacrifice of the lamb
the gentle guiding
of the Spirit living in man
All of us worthy
made clean by his sacrifice
able to come before the Lord
when our work here is done
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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for usage.
A Witness to Your Love
A witness to your love
an everlasting song of praise
raised from the earth
from all who have breath
all of creation
all of us who claim your name
fired by the Spirit
spreading the message of you
your endless love
for all the world
May 21, 2010
Unison Prayer
Call to Worship
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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an everlasting song of praise
raised from the earth
from all who have breath
all of creation
all of us who claim your name
fired by the Spirit
spreading the message of you
your endless love
for all the world
May 21, 2010
Unison Prayer
Call to Worship
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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Being a Living Praise
May we be a living praise
an embodiment of our love
our faith in you, oh Lord
let us come singing
joyfully to your throne
ever in worship
praising you alone
May 21, 2010
Unison Prayer
Call to Worship
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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an embodiment of our love
our faith in you, oh Lord
let us come singing
joyfully to your throne
ever in worship
praising you alone
May 21, 2010
Unison Prayer
Call to Worship
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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Fingers of the Spirit
The fingers of the Spirit
the flames of Pentecost
falling on the believers
entering each of their hearts
Guiding our steps too
if we listen to God
the words burning within
to do our master’s work
The fingers of the Spirit
each of us in our turn
going where we are led
spreading the holy good news
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
and quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
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for usage.
the flames of Pentecost
falling on the believers
entering each of their hearts
Guiding our steps too
if we listen to God
the words burning within
to do our master’s work
The fingers of the Spirit
each of us in our turn
going where we are led
spreading the holy good news
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
and quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
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for usage.
Guided by the Flames
Led out to the ends of the earth
the disciples, all of us who believe,
guided by the flames
the Spirit burning within
Our Savior walking with us
burning within our hearts;
let me be but your gloves
to continue your holy work
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
and quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
the disciples, all of us who believe,
guided by the flames
the Spirit burning within
Our Savior walking with us
burning within our hearts;
let me be but your gloves
to continue your holy work
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
and quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
Searching for Pentecost
Not so much the morning of Easter
believing in the risen Christ
searching for Pentecost
to go and do his work
Timid believers on the earth
seeking that fire within
needing to burn brightly for him
to go and do his work
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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for usage.
believing in the risen Christ
searching for Pentecost
to go and do his work
Timid believers on the earth
seeking that fire within
needing to burn brightly for him
to go and do his work
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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for usage.
Living in Pentecost
Guided by the flames
burning inside of us
Living in Pentecost
going out in his love
Led by the Spirit
out into the world
empowered as Christ had prophesied
that all may hear the word
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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A Handmaiden of the Lord
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Suncook United Methodist Church
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Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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 20,650+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
burning inside of us
Living in Pentecost
going out in his love
Led by the Spirit
out into the world
empowered as Christ had prophesied
that all may hear the word
May 21, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
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
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
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 20,650+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
before the flames of Pentecost
Gathering in the single place
all the disciples waiting
together as the Lord had told them
following his command
before the flames of Pentecost
the Spirit descending
a wind from heaven falling
a sound to fill the whole house
What must they have been thinking
unable to hear
the power of God come down
bringing the Spirit near
May 21, 2010
Acts 2:1-8
Luke 7:18-22
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
all the disciples waiting
together as the Lord had told them
following his command
before the flames of Pentecost
the Spirit descending
a wind from heaven falling
a sound to fill the whole house
What must they have been thinking
unable to hear
the power of God come down
bringing the Spirit near
May 21, 2010
Acts 2:1-8
Luke 7:18-22
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
breathing praises
All of the whole world
singing together
living in worship
all of our days
Breathing praises
to the Lord
all we say and do
unto our king
Guided by the savior
his example in life
led by the Spirit
to a life of grace
May 20, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
singing together
living in worship
all of our days
Breathing praises
to the Lord
all we say and do
unto our king
Guided by the savior
his example in life
led by the Spirit
to a life of grace
May 20, 2010
Luke 7:18-22
Acts 2:1-8
Worship Theme: “Doing a Dangerous Thing”
and sermon, “A Lesson From a Motorcycle Shop”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
Swallowed
The enemies of the people
those who would enslave them
swallowed utterly
like a stone into mighty waters
buried under the sea
Ripples only,
the rest of them forgotten
Moving on, following God
guiding us, ever,
leading to the promised land
May 20, 2010
Nehemiah 9:11
Nehemiah 9:9-12
Nehemiah 9:5b-37
part of straight through bible study,
reading the bible in one year
read May 18, 2010
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
those who would enslave them
swallowed utterly
like a stone into mighty waters
buried under the sea
Ripples only,
the rest of them forgotten
Moving on, following God
guiding us, ever,
leading to the promised land
May 20, 2010
Nehemiah 9:11
Nehemiah 9:9-12
Nehemiah 9:5b-37
part of straight through bible study,
reading the bible in one year
read May 18, 2010
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
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