Sow Your Seeds

Nothing to be left in our bags
empty when we are done
planted and watered in your garden
our work here on earth

Watered with our gifts
offering our lives to your hands
our part in your plan
leaving the rest to you oh God

Letting them grow in the Son
in your time alone
faithfully tending the earth
as you alone command


September 18, 2010
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/09/gardeners-in-gods-garden.html
“Gardeners in God’s Garden”
September 18, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
Luke 10:2
and
Day 186, “Harvesters Needed”, 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 3/29/10



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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Life of Christ

The body, his blood
broken and poured out
the life of Christ
given for us

The elements mere symbols
together representing
the greatest gift ever
given on the earth


September 18, 2010
Communion



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 19,200+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Anointed by the Same Spirit

Christ arising
rising from the waters
anointed by the same spirit
the loving spirit of God

Descending upon us
as a dove, as a flame
changing our hearts
as silver is refined

To be a reflection of you
ordained with the saints
to continue Christ’s work
while we journey here on earth


September 18, 2010
Communion


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 19,200+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

More than a Tithe

Isaiah giving all
far more than a tithe
offering God his life
to do his holy will

A servant of the Lord
humbly offering
giving his life over
for the work of the king


September 18, 2010
Isaiah 6:8 (posted on Ruth’s office door)
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying,
"Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?"
And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"”
Pastor Ruth L. Foss,
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH



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 19,200+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Giving His All

In his answer to God
to his holy calling
giving his all
all that he was

Giving his life over
willingly, joyfully
offering himself fully
for the work of our king

September 18, 2010
Isaiah 6:8 (posted on Ruth’s office door)
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying,
"Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?"
And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"”
Pastor Ruth L. Foss,
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH



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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The First Lamb

The first lamb,
the first volunteer
before all others
“Here I am; send me!”

Christ’s sacrifice
beginning before time
choosing to descend as a man
to suffer and to die

Knowing all he knew
of how we would reject him
how he would know human pain
how he would die in shame

The first lamb, the first volunteer
humble before God
was the precious savior
our Lord and our brother

Giving his all for us
that we may see our father
redeemed by his precious blood
poured out on the altar of the cross

September 18, 2010
Isaiah 6:8 (posted on Ruth’s office door)
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying,
"Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?"
And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"”
Pastor Ruth L. Foss,
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH



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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A Sweet Fragrance

The scent of willing sacrifice
of humble servanthood
free will choosing
to give our lives over
an offering to God
in service to our neighbors
sharing grace with those around us
to all to the ends of the earth
a sweet fragrance
offered unto God


September 17, 2010
Ephesians 5:1 (posted on Ruth’s office door)
&
various translations of Ephesians 5:1-2
“Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour.” (King James Version)
&
“Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn't love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.” (The Message)
&
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (New Revised Standard Version)
&
“Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (NIV)
&
“Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children. And walk in love, as the Messiah also loved us and gave Himself for us, (A) a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.” (Holman Christian Standard Bible)
&
posting of September 15, 2010
to Ruth’s blog, A Handmaiden of the Lord,
“Oh...What We Miss”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/09/ohwhat-we-miss.html
&
“Child/Children”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/08/childchildren.html
August 10, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH


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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A Child

Ever a child
obedient to the father
so was Christ in life
so we are called to be
to imitate Christ
to follow his example
to love and serve our neighbor
humbly in his name


September 17, 2010
Ephesians 5:1 (posted on Ruth’s office door)
&
various translations of Ephesians 5:1-2
“Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour.” (King James Version)
&
“Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn't love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.” (The Message)
&
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (New Revised Standard Version)
&
“Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (NIV)
&
“Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children. And walk in love, as the Messiah also loved us and gave Himself for us, (A) a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.” (Holman Christian Standard Bible)
&
posting of September 15, 2010
to Ruth’s blog, A Handmaiden of the Lord,
“Oh...What We Miss”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/09/ohwhat-we-miss.html
&
“Child/Children”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/08/childchildren.html
August 10, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH


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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Imitate Christ

Imitate Christ, imitate God
poured out for us
a sacrifice to God
loving as a child
all of our neighbors
coming before him with gladness
a fragrant offering

September 17, 2010
Ephesians 5:1 (posted on Ruth’s office door)
&
various translations of Ephesians 5:1-2
“Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour.” (King James Version)
&
“Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn't love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.” (The Message)
&
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (New Revised Standard Version)
&
“Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (NIV)
&
“Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children. And walk in love, as the Messiah also loved us and gave Himself for us, (A) a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.” (Holman Christian Standard Bible)
&
posting of September 15, 2010
to Ruth’s blog, A Handmaiden of the Lord,
“Oh...What We Miss”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/09/ohwhat-we-miss.html
&
“Child/Children”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/08/childchildren.html
August 10, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH


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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Eating of the Fruits of Love

Not the bitter fruits
the harvest of the world
ever may we be eating
of the sweet fruits of your love

Your grace washing over us
ever filling our cup
your love shining down on us
from your throne in heaven above


September 17, 2010
Facebook post, “Transformed”
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/note.php?note_id=160565030620634
by Frank Kagulire, September 14, 2010
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/profile.php?id=100000857959488


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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

As a Servant to Our Neighbors

Listening to the calling
in the words in the scripture
in the commissioning of Christ
past down to each one of us

To model his behavior
to walk in his steps
to be a servant of our neighbors
a willing sacrifice

Jesus speaking still
lifting the people up
when we take up our cross
and go the way of the Christ


September 17, 2010
Ephesians 5:1 (posted on Ruth’s office door)
&
various translations of Ephesians 5:1-2
“Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour.” (King James Version)
&
“Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn't love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.” (The Message)
&
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (New Revised Standard Version)
&
“Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (NIV)
&
“Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children. And walk in love, as the Messiah also loved us and gave Himself for us, (A) a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.” (Holman Christian Standard Bible)
&
posting of September 15, 2010
to Ruth’s blog, A Handmaiden of the Lord,
“Oh...What We Miss”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/09/ohwhat-we-miss.html
&
“Child/Children”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/08/childchildren.html
August 10, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH


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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

As a Sacrifice to God

All of us called
out of our circumstance
to our father, our God
commissioned into a relationship
a loving family
to walk as Christ did
as a sacrifice to others
as a living sacrifice to God
to redeem one another
to lift up our neighbor
sharing the good news of grace
that all of us can come back to God
to stand in his warm embrace


September 17, 2010
Ephesians 5:1 (posted on Ruth’s office door)
&
various translations of Ephesians 5:1-2
“Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour.” (King James Version)
&
“Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn't love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.” (The Message)
&
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (New Revised Standard Version)
&
“Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (NIV)
&
“Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children. And walk in love, as the Messiah also loved us and gave Himself for us, (A) a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.” (Holman Christian Standard Bible)
&
posting of September 15, 2010
to Ruth’s blog, A Handmaiden of the Lord,
“Oh...What We Miss”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/09/ohwhat-we-miss.html
&
“Child/Children”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/08/childchildren.html
August 10, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH


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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Smiling, as Your Children

No reason for our frowns
we should be ever smiling
filled with the joy we profess
as loved children of God

Smiling, as your children
your grace pouring down on us
even in the bitterness of the world
your loving shining in us

To share your message
the hope for all mankind
redemption in the gift of Christ
and the promise of next time


September 16, 2010
posting of September 15, 2010
to Ruth’s blog, A Handmaiden of the Lord,
“Oh...What We Miss”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/09/ohwhat-we-miss.html
&
“Child/Children”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/08/childchildren.html
August 10, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
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



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 20,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Through the Smiles of Our Children

We need to stop and look
to see the world as they do
but not just through their eyes
for we have eyes like them
To see the world as wondrous
each moment an eternity
to see the world
through the smiles of our children
the same as you and me
if we would let go of the world
and quite simply be


September 16, 2010
posting of September 15, 2010
to Ruth’s blog, A Handmaiden of the Lord,
“Oh...What We Miss”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/09/ohwhat-we-miss.html
&
“Child/Children”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/08/childchildren.html
August 10, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH


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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Your Thoughts a Mystery

Our calling, from within
the spirit of God musing
guiding our lives
if we would turn ourselves over
to his plan for our work
if we could let go of the world
and find glory as a servant
following the Christ

Your thoughts a mystery
your plan, oh God
speak to us in simple words
that we may do your work
let us be your hands
your feet out in the world
in ways we may comprehend
to bring your kingdom come


September 16, 2010
Monday Manna for September 20, 2010
http://www.joannesher.com/2010/09/been-thinkinmonday-manna-for-september.html
Isaiah 55:8-9


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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Fruits of Grace – v2

Alive, eternal
the fruits of grace
raining down from heaven
washing over earth

Joy abounding in our hearts
rising together in praising
lifting each other us
all of our days singing

Grace unending
in small and big ways
sharing the truth of God’s love
the fruits of grace abiding
in our day to days


September 16, 2010
Facebook post, “Transformed”
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/note.php?note_id=160565030620634
by Frank Kagulire, September 14, 2010
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/profile.php?id=100000857959488
- written as a companion poem with “Waste of the World”


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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Fruits of Grace

Alive, eternal
the fruits of grace
raining down from heaven
washing over earth
the spirit moving about

Joy abounding in our hearts
rising together in praising
lifting each other us
all of our days singing

Grace unending
in small and big ways
sharing the truth of God’s love
the fruits of grace abiding
in our day to days


September 16, 2010
Facebook post, “Transformed”
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/note.php?note_id=160565030620634
by Frank Kagulire, September 14, 2010
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/profile.php?id=100000857959488
- written as a companion poem with “Waste of the World”


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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Waste of the World

Nothing of value
all is dross
the harvest of the world
nothing but waste

Nothing of value
nothing at all
all will crumble and fall
fading from view

The world and its passions
the striving to achieve
nothing of value
when we fall to our knees


September 16, 2010
Facebook post, “Transformed”
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/note.php?note_id=160565030620634
by Frank Kagulire, September 14, 2010
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/profile.php?id=100000857959488
- written as a companion poem with “Fruits of Grace”


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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In the smile of a child

Something of what Jesus meant
coming as a child
in a moment of pure grace
life, living, heartfelt feeling
there on our sleeves
open for public view
in those moments
an innocent smile
awakening our souls
speaking to us of your grace


September 16, 2010
posting of September 15, 2010
to Ruth’s blog, A Handmaiden of the Lord,
“Oh...What We Miss”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/09/ohwhat-we-miss.html
&
“Child/Children”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/08/childchildren.html
August 10, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH


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 19,210+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Listening to Your Voice

Not trusting in me
in my knowing
able to chart my course
to conform to your ways

Needing ever your guiding
listening to your voice
only in conforming to you
entering into your grace

In this alone am I able
to understand my path
your plan for my life wholly
in your word, oh God

Your ways unknowable
mine in the dust
only in submitting
do I have a chance to walk, humbly
and in your ways, oh Lord.


September 16, 2010
Monday Manna for September 20, 2010
http://www.joannesher.com/2010/09/been-thinkinmonday-manna-for-september.html
Isaiah 55:8-9


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 21,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Joy Today

Grace in this moment
joy today, if we accept it
God right beside us
all of our days

We must be open
to see him with us
walking on this earth together
with our creator, our savior
God within us
ever and always

Here in the little things
that we often ignore
in the smile of each child
in the opening of each flower


September 16, 2010
posting of September 15, 2010
to Ruth’s blog, A Handmaiden of the Lord,
“Oh...What We Miss”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/09/ohwhat-we-miss.html


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 19,210+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In the Little Things

Stop and notice,
linger in this walk
Joy, fulfillment
in the little things
the things we can forget
walk beside without seeing
if we can but stop
and see the beauty
the gifts God gives us
all around us
grace abounding
in the little things

September 16, 2010
posting of September 15, 2010
to Ruth’s blog, A Handmaiden of the Lord,
“Oh...What We Miss”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/09/ohwhat-we-miss.html


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Hurting Words

Too freely blurted out
from frustration, confusion
hurting words, to those we love
making them the javelin catchers
oh to take them back
to add a balm to the hurt
to take away the pain we cause
through the words we utter

September 16, 2010
Romans 14:10


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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Sermon - "Accepted . . . Joyfully!", by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, Suncook United Methodist Church, September 12, 2010

Ruth Foss
September 12, 2010
16th Sunday after Pentecost
Psalm 95:6-7a ESV Bible
1 Timothy 1:12-17NIV Bible
Psalm 51:1-10 NIV Bible
Luke 15:1-10 Common English Bible

“Accepted. . . Joyfully!”

A reading from the book of Luke, chapter 15, verses 1-10:
(I am reading from the Common English Bible)

All the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around Jesus to listen to him.2The Pharisees and legal experts were grumbling, saying, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
3Jesus told them this parable:4“Suppose someone among you had a hundred sheep and lost one of them. Wouldn’t he leave the other ninety-nine in the pasture and search for the lost one until he finds it?5 And when he finds it, he is thrilled and places it on his shoulders.6 When he arrives home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Celebrate with me because I’ve found my lost sheep.’7In the same way, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who changes both heart and life than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need to change their hearts and lives.
8 “Or what woman, if she owns ten silver coins and loses one of them, won’t light a lamp and sweep the house, searching her home carefully until she finds it?9When she finds it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Celebrate with me because I’ve found my lost coin.’ 10In the same way, I tell you, joy breaks out in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who changes both heart and life.”

The Lord be with you

And also with you

Let us pray. . .

Loving God, we thank you for your ancient words that are just as real and true as they were so long ago. We pray for your presence here with us this day, may we feel the Spirit within us move as we hear the word you have for us today. Ignite the fire within us as we sit at your feet. Speak Lord. . .your sheep are listening. . .


When I entered college, back in 1980, I went to the University of Massachusetts. It is an enormous school. . . .it even has its own transit system. Well being such a large school I wasn’t sure how I was going to connect with people. Then I got a great idea. . . I was going to join a sorority and then I would have a bunch of “sisters” that I could hang around with. Well now came the time to choose which one I was going to try to join. I remember that when I decided on one the net thing that I felt was fear. Was I going to make the grade? Was I going to be good enough? Would they accept me as I was and if not, how would I make the changes to be accepted? How many of you have ever tried to join something and hoped you would be accepted into the group. . . or went for a job interview and hoped you would be good enough so that you would be accepted for the position? So you know what I was feeling. Just to be good enough to be accepted. . . to have our “good qualities” be seen in a way that would make us acceptable to others. . . we spend our life’s looking for acceptance and that unconditional love. . . but where is it to be found in this world we live in?

I have been hearing all week about a church in Florida who decided that they would burn a copy of the Qur’an for the commemoration of 911. This church has since decided not to do such a thing but where is the love. . . where is the acceptance of those who are different from us. . . where is the likeness of Christ? Is this the acceptance and compassion that Jesus lived and told others to “go and do likewise”? I think not. . .

The Scripture from Luke this morning talks about acceptance. . . it talks of compassion. . . it talks about there even being a “party” that is thrown for those who come to the Lord. The party for the lost but now found. . . the rejoicing for those who were far from God but are now back in the sheepfold. This is where we find our real acceptance. . . this is where we see compassion in action. . . this is where we find our being.

This radical acceptance is truly amazing to me. I, like David, have cried out to the Lord “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.” Have mercy. . . on me Lord. I have asked our God to “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” And His answer was found on Calvary’s Hill. . . at the foot of the cross where God said “yes”. Here is where we find our strength. . . here is where we are considered faithful and are appointed to bring the Good News of Salvation, freedom, acceptance and love.

But. . . now here’s good news. . . God wants all. . . I say ALL. . . of the sheep back into the sheepfold, all of the coins found, all of the prodigals to come home. Remember how I just said that we are appointed at the foot of the cross. . . We are all part of this radical ministry that Christ started 2000 years ago. . . We who follow Christ are transformed to be in mission with God find the lost, putting them on our shoulders, and bringing them home for a homecoming party.

Beloved church, we need to be like our example, Jesus Christ, and not wait for the sheep to find their way home but to be out there searching for them. Jesus was not in the church. . . not in the synagogue. . . but out in the mission field. There were those who thought He was crazy. . . there were those who thought He was wrong for what He was doing but it was His radical love for the lost that transformed lives and it is this same radical love that is found in you and me that still transforms lives. As Bishop Weaver said yesterday, “We need to bring the Best News (the Good News) to the largest amount of people (we can only do that if we step out of these walls) in a short amount of time (our days here on earth). The church of Jesus Christ is in a “delivery Service”.

I want you to look to your neighbor and say “you are accepted and loved. . . your part of the “in crowd”. . . you have been anointed and appointed. . . now let’s get out there and find those sheep!”

Amen. . . Amen. . . and Amen!

September 16, 2010
Luke 15:1-10
Psalm 51:1-10
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Psalm 95:6-7a (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “There is hope in Redemption in the Lord.”
and sermon, “Accepted . . . Joyfully!”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

http://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
September 12, 2010
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
his sermon, “What Is That In Your Hand”
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,240+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Dancing above the ridge vent

Above the top of the houses
as I looked toward the rising sun
burning through the fog
the sky from white to blue
the rising fog, the new day begun
dancing above the roof tops
ribbons of white against the colors
warming in the light

September 16, 2010
walking home from Village School
corner of Maple and Prospect



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 19,930+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In the First Breath of Autumn

Going outside this morning
the crispness, the bite of the morning
quick against my nose
in the first breath of autumn
my exhaling visible
caught in the still air
as I went down the stairs
ready to start the day
to take the girls to school
so soon the cold to come
the leaves to fall heavy from the trees
the snow on the way


September 15, 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 19,200+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In the Whispers of the Leaves

In the whisper of the leaves
the song of their colors
to speak a word of love
of the glory of God

The majesty of his creation
evident in the shimmering
the vivid leaves of autumn
right before their dying
in perfection, in beauty

Rising in the mists
the eternity beyond time
the spirit rising
up from the ground

All of us like the leaves
living on the earth
growing in the waters
the living waters of God
dying in our season
with Christ eternal birth


September 14, 2010



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Joy in Their Dying

A reminder of eternity
their best before their dying
the rich colors of autumn
before the eternal season

Joy in their dying
in the falling of the vivid leaves
eternity awaiting after this life
to walk with our savior
hope overflowing
like waters of a spring

For you and me, perfection
at the end of these days
walking with our creator
in the courts of glory
alive, new colors abounding

A palette beyond comprehension
far greater than this foretaste
remembering in their dying
new life will come to each

We are the leaves on the trees
growing in our season, walking on the path
hopefully in the brighter hues of autumn
before dying gloriously
garbed for eternity
for the new garden, the New Jerusalem
to walk again with God

edited October 27, 2015

birds sing up the spring – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/10/birds-sing-up-spring-v4.html

(editing version 3)

edited September 9, 2015

Joy in Their Dying – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/09/joy-in-their-dying-v2.html

Edited August 2, 2013

“His Palette of Autumn – v4”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-autumn-v4.html

edited July 20, 2012

“His Palette of Summer – v3”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-summer-v3.html

edited July 19, 2012

“birds sing up the spring – v3”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/birds-sing-up-spring-v3.html

edited July 19, 2012

“Wildflowers – v3”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/wildflowers-v3.html

edited July 19, 2012

“His Palette of Summer – v2”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-summer-v2.html

edited July 18, 2012

“Wildflowers – v2”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/wildflowers-v2.html

new poem – “Wildflowers”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/wildflowers.html

edited July 18, 2012

“birds sing up the spring – v2”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/birds-sing-up-spring-v2.html

July 18, 2012

new poem – “birds sing up the spring”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/birds-sing-up-spring.html

inspired by remark by Harriet Bean

at Spirit Study

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

July 15, 2012

&

July 18, 2012

new poem – “His Palette of Spring”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-spring.html

July 18, 2012

new poem – “His Palette of Summer”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-summer.html

July 18, 2012

new poem – “His Palette of Winter”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-winter.html

edited July 17, 2012

edited July 17, 2012

“His Palette of Autumn – v3”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-autumn-v3.html

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-autumn-v3.html?showComment=1342574834468#c1791476960842466709

September 14, 2010

“His Palette of Autumn – v2”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/09/his-palette-of-autumn-v2.html

September 14, 2010

Joy in Their Dying

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/09/joy-in-their-dying.html

September 14, 2010

His Palette of Autumn

http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/09/his-palette-of-autumn.html

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 39,780+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

His Palette of Autumn – v2

The rich stark colors
vividness of the season
God’s artistry so evident
in his palette of autumn
bright lines of color
ablaze, alive, shimmering
calling to us, to see, to hear God’s call
layer upon layer, living hue upon hue
all of them shouting your praises
to you the creator of the universe
all of creation singing one song
to your majesty, to your grace
showering this beauty on the world
knowing in this season more than some
that like the leaves, in their perfection
singing to you at the end of this life
in dying our victory, eternally
to see you in the courts of glory

edited October 27, 2015

birds sing up the spring – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/10/birds-sing-up-spring-v4.html

(editing version 3)

edited September 9, 2015

Joy in Their Dying – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/09/joy-in-their-dying-v2.html

Edited August 2, 2013

“His Palette of Autumn – v4”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-autumn-v4.html

edited July 20, 2012

“His Palette of Summer – v3”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-summer-v3.html

edited July 19, 2012

“birds sing up the spring – v3”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/birds-sing-up-spring-v3.html

edited July 19, 2012

“Wildflowers – v3”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/wildflowers-v3.html

edited July 19, 2012

“His Palette of Summer – v2”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-summer-v2.html

edited July 18, 2012

“Wildflowers – v2”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/wildflowers-v2.html

new poem – “Wildflowers”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/wildflowers.html

edited July 18, 2012

“birds sing up the spring – v2”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/birds-sing-up-spring-v2.html

July 18, 2012

new poem – “birds sing up the spring”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/birds-sing-up-spring.html

inspired by remark by Harriet Bean

at Spirit Study

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

July 15, 2012

&

July 18, 2012

new poem – “His Palette of Spring”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-spring.html

July 18, 2012

new poem – “His Palette of Summer”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-summer.html

July 18, 2012

new poem – “His Palette of Winter”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-winter.html

edited July 17, 2012

edited July 17, 2012

“His Palette of Autumn – v3”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-autumn-v3.html

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-autumn-v3.html?showComment=1342574834468#c1791476960842466709

September 14, 2010

“His Palette of Autumn – v2”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/09/his-palette-of-autumn-v2.html

September 14, 2010

Joy in Their Dying

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/09/joy-in-their-dying.html

September 14, 2010

His Palette of Autumn

http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/09/his-palette-of-autumn.html

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 39,780+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

His Palette of Autumn

The rich stark colors
the vividness of the season
God’s artistry so evident
in his palette of autumn
the bright lines of color
the layer of hue upon hue
all of them shouting your praises
the creator of the universe
all of creation singing
one song to your majesty
in dying our victory
to see you in glory

edited October 27, 2015

birds sing up the spring – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/10/birds-sing-up-spring-v4.html

(editing version 3)

edited September 9, 2015

Joy in Their Dying – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/09/joy-in-their-dying-v2.html

Edited August 2, 2013

“His Palette of Autumn – v4”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-autumn-v4.html

edited July 20, 2012

“His Palette of Summer – v3”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-summer-v3.html

edited July 19, 2012

“birds sing up the spring – v3”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/birds-sing-up-spring-v3.html

edited July 19, 2012

“Wildflowers – v3”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/wildflowers-v3.html

edited July 19, 2012

“His Palette of Summer – v2”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-summer-v2.html

edited July 18, 2012

“Wildflowers – v2”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/wildflowers-v2.html

new poem – “Wildflowers”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/wildflowers.html

edited July 18, 2012

“birds sing up the spring – v2”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/birds-sing-up-spring-v2.html

July 18, 2012

new poem – “birds sing up the spring”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/birds-sing-up-spring.html

inspired by remark by Harriet Bean

at Spirit Study

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

July 15, 2012

&

July 18, 2012

new poem – “His Palette of Spring”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-spring.html

July 18, 2012

new poem – “His Palette of Summer”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-summer.html

July 18, 2012

new poem – “His Palette of Winter”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-winter.html

edited July 17, 2012

edited July 17, 2012

“His Palette of Autumn – v3”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-autumn-v3.html

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/his-palette-of-autumn-v3.html?showComment=1342574834468#c1791476960842466709

September 14, 2010

“His Palette of Autumn – v2”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/09/his-palette-of-autumn-v2.html

September 14, 2010

Joy in Their Dying

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/09/joy-in-their-dying.html

September 14, 2010

His Palette of Autumn

http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/09/his-palette-of-autumn.html

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 39,780+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Purple Blue Asters

The pure color, shining back at me
set against the yellow center
purple blue asters
the urgent, erect petals
swaying in the fall breeze
a fan moving together
clustered in the wild field
the goldenrod, the bramble,
the brown, fading reeds
the grasses of autumn
forgotten by the scythe
near the ancient wall
covered in lichen
rusted barbed wire
when the field was useful
holding in the animals
of another age


September 13, 2010
written during the monthly meeting
of the Suncook Poetry Group
Suncook Senior Center
Suncook, NH
Allenstown, NH
September 13, 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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Repent and Live

Wanting all to live
God pleads with us
each one of us to be judged
brought before our maker

Called to turn from our past
the evil we have done
to sin no more
and follow his law

A new heart, a new spirit
living in us
rising from the dust
living according to his ways


September 13, 2010
Ezekiel 18:30-32
Ezekiel 16:44-20:17
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for September 12, 2010, read September 13, 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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Turn from Our Sin

God is so merciful
forgetting our past
if we turn from our sin
and return to him

If we follow his ways
he will remember no more
what we have done before
what we did all of our days


September 13, 2010
Ezekiel 18:21-23
Ezekiel 16:44-20:17
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for September 12, 2010, read September 13, 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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

False Prophets

Oh if they only had signs
Neon colors
if only they glowed in the dark
the false prophets of this age
falsely claiming the word of God

Oh to see them plainly
to cross to the other side of the street
to pierce the bubble of their influence
to everyone we meet

So many voices shouting
spewing hate not love
how could they possibly be speaking
for our creator, our savior
our loving God?

September 11, 2010
Ezekiel 13:1-9
Ezekiel 13:1-16:42
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for September 12, 2010, read September 12, 2010 and September 13, 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 19,200+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Poured out on me abundantly

I can so understand
the wondrous words of Paul
sending a message to his child
the one who continued his work
of how he who was so unworthy
was graced beyond measure by God
how in spite his iniquity
God gave him so much
pouring out on me abundantly
more than I ever can imagine
gifts that I do not deserve
that I may be a vessel
to be filled that I too
may be poured out
the gift of living water
the loving words of God
dripping from our lips
shared with the whole world


September 12, 2010
Unison Prayer
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Luke 15:1-10
Psalm 51:1-10
Psalm 95:6-7a (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “There is hope in Redemption in the Lord.”
and sermon, “Accepted . . . Joyfully!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
September 12, 2010
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
his sermon, “What Is That In Your Hand”
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Searching for the Sheep

All of us are to go out into the world
searching for the sheep
the lost coins, the prodigals
those like you and me

All of us are able
equipped with sufficient gifts
God able to use even me
to continue our savior’s work


September 12, 2010
Unison Prayer
Luke 15:1-10
Psalm 51:1-10
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Psalm 95:6-7a (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “There is hope in Redemption in the Lord.”
and sermon, “Accepted . . . Joyfully!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
September 12, 2010
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
his sermon, “What Is That In Your Hand”
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

All of the prodigals

Each and every one of us
all of mankind
God wanting all to come home
into his loving arms

All of the prodigals
from the ends of the earth
returning to our lord and our king
to our father and our God

He has redeemed us
everyone who ever lived
all the people to the ends of time
salvation is what he gives

All of the prodigals welcome here
in the arms of the creator
wanting only for us to be faithful
our lives turned over to him


September 12, 2010
Unison Prayer
Luke 15:1-10
Psalm 51:1-10
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Psalm 95:6-7a (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “There is hope in Redemption in the Lord.”
and sermon, “Accepted . . . Joyfully!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
September 12, 2010
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
his sermon, “What Is That In Your Hand”
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

All of the coins found

None left lost
all of the coins found
the wish of our God
that we would turn to him

All of the coins found
the sheep within the fold
the prodigals all to come home
into our father’s arms

The grace, the love
poured out on Calvary
to redeem the whole world
the mercy of God unending
his love for us complete


September 12, 2010
Unison Prayer
Luke 15:1-10
Psalm 51:1-10
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Psalm 95:6-7a (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “There is hope in Redemption in the Lord.”
and sermon, “Accepted . . . Joyfully!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
September 12, 2010
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
his sermon, “What Is That In Your Hand”
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

ALL the Sheep

God’s prayer
his hope
why Jesus came
that ALL the sheep
would be found
all the lost gathered in
that all would return from their wandering
that all would return home to him


September 12, 2010
Unison Prayer
Luke 15:1-10
Psalm 51:1-10
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Psalm 95:6-7a (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “There is hope in Redemption in the Lord.”
and sermon, “Accepted . . . Joyfully!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
September 12, 2010
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
his sermon, “What Is That In Your Hand”
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Appointed at the Cross

each of us a witness
like the people in desert
of the mercies of God
of the grace of our savior

appointed at the cross
to be his hands and feet
to go out into the world
to fulfill our calling

To rise from the ashes
the stigma of our sin
to rise with clean hearts ever
to do our master’s work

Tell the whole world the good news
Christ died for you
washing away all of your sin
that you may come to God

Redeemed and reconciled
as if the stain never was
because of all he did
going the way of the cross


September 12, 2010
Unison Prayer
Luke 15:1-10
Psalm 51:1-10
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Psalm 95:6-7a (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “There is hope in Redemption in the Lord.”
and sermon, “Accepted . . . Joyfully!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
September 12, 2010
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
his sermon, “What Is That In Your Hand”
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

at the foot of the cross

God’s reconciliation
bringing us to him
there at the foot of the cross
in the sacrifice of Christ
we are saved of our past
like David we may rise
redeemed by the blood of the lamb
humbly, before our eyes
able to rise, to come before God
forgiven of our sins
able to go out into the world
to share his message of love


September 12, 2010
Unison Prayer
Luke 15:1-10
Psalm 51:1-10
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Psalm 95:6-7a (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “There is hope in Redemption in the Lord.”
and sermon, “Accepted . . . Joyfully!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
September 12, 2010
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
his sermon, “What Is That In Your Hand”
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

All Our Prayers Answered

All of our prayers answered
like the prayer of David
that we would be lifted up
forgiven of our history
our sins before God
All of our prayers answered
the answer found
on Calvary’s Hill
at the foot of the cross
God answers to us
yes, you are forgiven,
come back to me all of you
Christ has paid your debt
you are redeemed
we may enter in
if we accept the grace of God
the sacrifice, the offering
paid on Calvary’s Hill

September 12, 2010
Unison Prayer
Luke 15:1-10
Psalm 51:1-10
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Psalm 95:6-7a (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “There is hope in Redemption in the Lord.”
and sermon, “Accepted . . . Joyfully!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
September 12, 2010
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
his sermon, “What Is That In Your Hand”
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Our Being, Our Joy

Finding happiness, acceptance
our being, our joy
in the loving arms of God
in him we are restored
into the sheepfold
the community
into the loving connection
walking with God all of our days
journeying onward to perfection


September 12, 2010
Unison Prayer
Luke 15:1-10
Psalm 51:1-10
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Psalm 95:6-7a (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “There is hope in Redemption in the Lord.”
and sermon, “Accepted . . . Joyfully!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
September 12, 2010
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
his sermon, “What Is That In Your Hand”
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

As Sheep of His Flock

Our acceptance, forgiveness
new life in Christ
our being, our joy
living in him
sheep of his flock
children of God
following the call of our master
going the way of the cross
all the days of our life

September 12, 2010
Unison Prayer
Luke 15:1-10
Psalm 51:1-10
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Psalm 95:6-7a (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “There is hope in Redemption in the Lord.”
and sermon, “Accepted . . . Joyfully!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
September 12, 2010
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
his sermon, “What Is That In Your Hand”
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Back in the Sheepfold

Rejoicing in heaven
for each sinner redeemed
each sheep brought back
in the sheepfold
the loving embrace of God

His mercies endless,
his grace abounding
bringing us back to him
those who have been lost
who had rejected him
to wandered in world
seeking us ever
that we would be restored

September 12, 2010
Unison Prayer
Luke 15:1-10
Psalm 51:1-10
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Psalm 95:6-7a (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “There is hope in Redemption in the Lord.”
and sermon, “Accepted . . . Joyfully!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
September 12, 2010
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
his sermon, “What Is That In Your Hand”
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Lost Now Found

A party for the lost
those that have now been found
carried on the shoulders
lovingly by God
Lifted from their burdens
the weight of their past
all things forgiven
in the grace of almighty God
singing and hosannas
let our hearts be glad
another sinner redeemed
in the arms of God


September 12, 2010
Unison Prayer
Luke 15:1-10
Psalm 51:1-10
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Psalm 95:6-7a (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “There is hope in Redemption in the Lord.”
and sermon, “Accepted . . . Joyfully!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
September 12, 2010
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
his sermon, “What Is That In Your Hand”
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Compassion - 2

Compassion, acceptance
our savior seeking us
the creator of the universe
mindful of my straying
going to where I am
offering his loving arms
though I am one lost sheep
leaving all the others
to rescue me from death
to offer me salvation
in the sacrifice of Christ


September 12, 2010
Luke 15:1-10
Psalm 51:1-10
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Psalm 95:6-7a (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “There is hope in Redemption in the Lord.”
and sermon, “Accepted . . . Joyfully!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
September 12, 2010
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
his sermon, “What Is That In Your Hand”
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Acceptance

Acceptance, compassion
forgiveness in the Lord
we are the children
the sheep of his flock
in him we are restored
able to walk with God
his presence beside us
his spirit guiding the steps of our lives
that we may be in service
offering hope to our neighbors
delivering Christ to them
the hope for all our tomorrows
in the presence of our king
walking right beside us
accepted though we have sinned
the price paid by our savior
by his body and his blood
September 12, 2010
Luke 15:1-10
Psalm 51:1-10
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Psalm 95:6-7a (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “There is hope in Redemption in the Lord.”
and sermon, “Accepted . . . Joyfully!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
September 12, 2010
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
his sermon, “What Is That In Your Hand”
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Ancient Words/Modern Words

The ancient words of promise
of the presence of the Lord
the modern words of scripture
his truths to be told
in words we can comprehend
in the language of our times
yet true now as then
God right beside us
equipping us for service
calling us to go to our neighbors
the lost sheep in the world
with his message of love


September 12, 2010
Luke 15:1-10 (Common English Bible)
Psalm 51:1-10 (NIV Bible)
1 Timothy 1:12-17 (NIV Bible)
Psalm 95:6-7a (ESV Bible) (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “There is hope in Redemption in the Lord.”
and sermon, “Accepted . . . Joyfully!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
September 12, 2010
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
his sermon, “What Is That In Your Hand”
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.