With the saints before us
to shine our light
reflecting our Savior
deep in our hearts
Sharing our witness
with all we meet
going with our brother
being his hands and feet
November 6, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Saturday, November 06, 2010
Into the World - 2
Project your light
the gift of life
share God’s love
out into the world
We are the beacons
the witnesses now
we are to offer
our all unto our God
November 6, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Offering Our Lives - 3
In the plate
put on the altar
seen as a gift
to be offered to God
Offering our lives
our gifts, our talents
offering it all, our all
to our one loving God
November 6, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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put on the altar
seen as a gift
to be offered to God
Offering our lives
our gifts, our talents
offering it all, our all
to our one loving God
November 6, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Completing the Circle
The final stones gathered
placed where they are needed
finishing the circle
the symmetry complete
The trees rimmed
matching the walk
the stones of the labyrinth
placed where they are
November 6, 2010
placing the final stones
around the third pine tree
in our backyard
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placed where they are needed
finishing the circle
the symmetry complete
The trees rimmed
matching the walk
the stones of the labyrinth
placed where they are
November 6, 2010
placing the final stones
around the third pine tree
in our backyard
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Friday, November 05, 2010
Hope in Tomorrow
When we struggle today
when the burden seems overwhelming
when we look to the future
there is hope in tomorrow
The battles raging
but the war already won
today there are trials
but we look to the Son
Christ redeemed us
the victory is ours
rising with our savior
to see a bright tomorrow
at the end of all our days
November 5, 2010
poem “Another Day”
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by Frank Love Kagulire
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Mottled with Rain
The ground covered
the red maple leaves
fallen in a hurry
mottled with rain
Saturated color
yet muting the red
heavy on the ground
infused with the wet
November 5, 2010
Pembroke, NH
Suncook, NH
November 5, 2010
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the red maple leaves
fallen in a hurry
mottled with rain
Saturated color
yet muting the red
heavy on the ground
infused with the wet
November 5, 2010
Pembroke, NH
Suncook, NH
November 5, 2010
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The Trees Stripped Bare
The stronger winds
the rain in the night
exposing the limbs
the arms of the trees
stripped bare of their leaves
The colors muted
under the trees
a sea of color
as far as the eye can see
Wet folding in
an envelope of dew
drenched on the ground
more raking to do
November 5, 2010
Pembroke, NH
November 5, 2010
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Seeping in
Inside the rain
the wet seeping in
wicking the heat
a chill to my skin
Wishing for warmth
heat in the car
glad I drove
though we don’t live far
November 5, 2010
Village School
Pembroke, NH
November 5, 2010
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the wet seeping in
wicking the heat
a chill to my skin
Wishing for warmth
heat in the car
glad I drove
though we don’t live far
November 5, 2010
Village School
Pembroke, NH
November 5, 2010
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Inside the Rain
Wrapped in its arms
wet all around
inside the rain
muffling every sound
November 5, 2010
Village School
Pembroke, NH
November 5, 2010
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wet all around
inside the rain
muffling every sound
November 5, 2010
Village School
Pembroke, NH
November 5, 2010
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For All the Saints
In remembrance of them
remembered together
raising their names
in the congregation’s hearing
For all the saints
who have led us
feeding our flames
our spirits burning
Lighting a candle
the fire growing
remembering all
who showed us the way
November 4, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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remembered together
raising their names
in the congregation’s hearing
For all the saints
who have led us
feeding our flames
our spirits burning
Lighting a candle
the fire growing
remembering all
who showed us the way
November 4, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Thursday, November 04, 2010
Gathered with the Saints
Sharing this day
in this sacred space
gathered with saints
in love and holiness
Sitting in silence
coming forward with names
the saints of our lives with us
sharing with each other
lighting the flames in turn
Sharing His grace
the love of our savior
the redeemer, the creator
with our saints gathered round
with us on this hallowed ground
November 4, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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in this sacred space
gathered with saints
in love and holiness
Sitting in silence
coming forward with names
the saints of our lives with us
sharing with each other
lighting the flames in turn
Sharing His grace
the love of our savior
the redeemer, the creator
with our saints gathered round
with us on this hallowed ground
November 4, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Passing on the Flame
The other saints
some who do not know
the love of God yet
Saints yet to be
when they come to realize
feel his sweet caress
God’s love raining down
passing on the flame
until all are in the light,
all are gathered in
November 4, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Lighting Their Wicks
As their names were read
a chime from the pipes
pealing in the congregation
Lighting their wicks
the light of our saints growing
gathering together
in loving memory
gathering with us
in our sanctuary
November 4, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Their Flames
Saints to be
their flames yet hidden
waiting for our fire
to set them alight
All of us burning
with the same fire
needing to shine
to share our part
of his sacred light
November 4, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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their flames yet hidden
waiting for our fire
to set them alight
All of us burning
with the same fire
needing to shine
to share our part
of his sacred light
November 4, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Joining with the Saints
Kindling the fire
all of us together
shining in this night
our light, our gifts, our fire
joining with the saints
that same flame
the Spirit of Christ
burning brightly
up on the lampstand
the altar of his grace
the lintels of our hearts
alive with that same fire
joining with the saints
in worshipping you
warm in your embrace
November 4, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Spreading Your Word
All of us called
to share our light
to spread your word
Saints yet to be
needing their fire fed
The light tended
shared, nurtured
lovingly offered
in response
to your endless grace
November 4, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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to share our light
to spread your word
Saints yet to be
needing their fire fed
The light tended
shared, nurtured
lovingly offered
in response
to your endless grace
November 4, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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We Use the Gifts
Our talents, our gifts
our lives
all for you Lord
Your calling, to serve
We use the gifts
our lives
For you, for your glory
our praises to heaven
sharing your love
to the ends of the earth
November 4, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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our lives
all for you Lord
Your calling, to serve
We use the gifts
our lives
For you, for your glory
our praises to heaven
sharing your love
to the ends of the earth
November 4, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Healed by the Spirit
Death under the law
the wages of sin
all of us lost
none to be gathered in
Healed by the Spirit
God’s redeeming grace
Christ came to earth
taking our place
Paying our price
the debt that we owe
making us clean
that we may grow
Living in you
that is the start
walking in faith
we must do our part
The saints before us
leading us on
showing us the way
to lead us on home
November 4, 2010
2 Corinthians 3:6
“He has made us competent as ministers
of a new covenant
--not of the letter but of the Spirit;
for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”
&
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Scattering the Seeds Richly
All of us to be fishers
to gather the harvest
called to be sowers
workers in the field
in service to our master
Scattering seeds richly
sowing his message
into fertile soil
sharing God’s love freely
so that all would believe
November 4, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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to gather the harvest
called to be sowers
workers in the field
in service to our master
Scattering seeds richly
sowing his message
into fertile soil
sharing God’s love freely
so that all would believe
November 4, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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In the Gathered Flames
A piece of Christ’s love
the beating Spirit
the fire of Pentecost
in the gathered flames
A spark of God’s grace
burning before us
quickening our hearts
as each name was read
Our saints glowing
burning brightly
the light of their faith
shining on us
Gathered together
here, in worship
coming before God
in this holy place
All of us part
of the single flame
the love of God here
shining in our midst
The fire burning brighter
when we share with our neighbors
the love of God with others
like seeds scattered richly
into fertile soil
November 4, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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the beating Spirit
the fire of Pentecost
in the gathered flames
A spark of God’s grace
burning before us
quickening our hearts
as each name was read
Our saints glowing
burning brightly
the light of their faith
shining on us
Gathered together
here, in worship
coming before God
in this holy place
All of us part
of the single flame
the love of God here
shining in our midst
The fire burning brighter
when we share with our neighbors
the love of God with others
like seeds scattered richly
into fertile soil
November 4, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints 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 19,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Revealing God’s Love
Christ coming
down from above
the Spirit indwelling
filling us with love
The law empty
without the breath of life
revealing God’s grace
his infinite love
November 4, 2010
2 Corinthians 3:6
“He has made us competent as ministers
of a new covenant
--not of the letter but of the Spirit;
for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”
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down from above
the Spirit indwelling
filling us with love
The law empty
without the breath of life
revealing God’s grace
his infinite love
November 4, 2010
2 Corinthians 3:6
“He has made us competent as ministers
of a new covenant
--not of the letter but of the Spirit;
for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”
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 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
The Spirit Gives Life
The deeper meaning
the Spirit gives life
the living grace of Christ
filling our hearts
our days with delights
Knowing His love
his redeeming sacrifice
changing our days
giving us new life
November 4, 2010
2 Corinthians 3:6
“He has made us competent as ministers
of a new covenant
--not of the letter but of the Spirit;
for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”
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 20,700+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the Spirit gives life
the living grace of Christ
filling our hearts
our days with delights
Knowing His love
his redeeming sacrifice
changing our days
giving us new life
November 4, 2010
2 Corinthians 3:6
“He has made us competent as ministers
of a new covenant
--not of the letter but of the Spirit;
for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”
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 20,700+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
The Letter Kills
The law, the letter
so high a bar
the letter kills;
but the Spirit gives life
The Spirit of God
the living Spirit of Christ
life within us
burning in our hearts
redeeming us from death
giving us life into life
November 4, 2010
2 Corinthians 3:6
“He has made us competent as ministers
of a new covenant
--not of the letter but of the Spirit;
for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”
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 19,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
so high a bar
the letter kills;
but the Spirit gives life
The Spirit of God
the living Spirit of Christ
life within us
burning in our hearts
redeeming us from death
giving us life into life
November 4, 2010
2 Corinthians 3:6
“He has made us competent as ministers
of a new covenant
--not of the letter but of the Spirit;
for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”
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 19,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Learning in Our Hearts
Christ growing
burning in our hearts
the redeemer’s fire
His Spirit living
planted within us
Being a student
a true disciple of Christ
learning in our hearts
when we act in love
To love God
and our fellow man
going as we are led
on the dusty road with Christ
holding our trembling hand
November 4, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
children’s message by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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The Lights of These Saints
The gathering fire
shining in our midst
the light of these saints
growing somehow
filling our hearts
increasing our joy
the light of these saints
with us even now
November 4, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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shining in our midst
the light of these saints
growing somehow
filling our hearts
increasing our joy
the light of these saints
with us even now
November 4, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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The Spirit of Life
The Spirit, the law
God’s word in us
the piece of Christ
His light, shining
burning in our hearts
Eyes able to see
to do the work of Christ
to be his hands and feet
his voice in this world
The Spirit of life
of the love of God
guiding our every step
if we turn away from the world
and turn to Him instead
Spreading the message
the true grace of God,
servanthood of our king
the love of the master to all here below
a life with him instead
November 4, 2010
2 Corinthians 3:6
“He has made us competent as ministers
of a new covenant
--not of the letter but of the Spirit;
for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”
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 19,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
In Humbleness
Not to seek attention
to be lifted up
offering instead service
sharing their cup
Their faith beating
in each of our hearts
living in humbleness
each one doing their parts
November 4, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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to be lifted up
offering instead service
sharing their cup
Their faith beating
in each of our hearts
living in humbleness
each one doing their parts
November 4, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Reflecting Their Light
Each of us
in some way
part of the flames
burning on the altar
the memory of the saints
fresh in our hearts
Each of us
the fire burning
within our hearts
the Spirit guiding
leading us into worship
following the saints
on the journey of faith
November 3, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Multiplying Their Fire
Building, growing
as each candle was lit
echoing off the glass
the brass of the cross
the gathering glow
the altar alive
with rich memory
Multiplying, increasing
their fire rising
more than these
the individual flames
the fire in us too
as our saints were raised
in loving memory
November 3, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Brighter than Their Flames
Somehow the sum
the total greater
brighter than their flames
the glow of the light
the candles burning brighter
shining the light of Christ
November 3, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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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
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Flames of the Fire
Flames burning ever
sharing with us
flames of the fire
the fire of Christ
Love burning ever
the saints with us still
aglow together
in the heavenly light
Sharing Christ
in remembering them too
those who have led us to You
in all they say and do
Those who have gone before
leading the way
sharing the grace of Christ
in their walk each day
November 3, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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sharing with us
flames of the fire
the fire of Christ
Love burning ever
the saints with us still
aglow together
in the heavenly light
Sharing Christ
in remembering them too
those who have led us to You
in all they say and do
Those who have gone before
leading the way
sharing the grace of Christ
in their walk each day
November 3, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Tongues of His Fire
Each of the flames
each of our hearts
the saints among us
burning brightly
like tongues of His fire
lighting our lives
November 3, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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each of our hearts
the saints among us
burning brightly
like tongues of His fire
lighting our lives
November 3, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Pieces of His Light
Somehow so evident
placed on the altar
the living fire of the saints
their names raised
shared in the congregation
in loving memory
Pieces of His light
that which burns within
calling us to reverence
to worship our God
feeling His presence
in the congregation with the saints
who have gone before
November 3, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Monday, November 01, 2010
To Further Your Kingdom
Our prayer together
in offering our gifts
all of our lives
in worship, serving
to further your kingdom
spreading your message
your grace, your love
to the ends of the earth
November 1, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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in offering our gifts
all of our lives
in worship, serving
to further your kingdom
spreading your message
your grace, your love
to the ends of the earth
November 1, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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In the Hearing of the Congregation
The saints who showed the way
who walked humbly in Christ
raised up one by one
in the hearing of the faithful
the congregation gathered
sharing in worship
joy in remembering
the saints who have gone before
showing us the Christ
those who have served faithfully
going the way of sacrifice
November 1, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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who walked humbly in Christ
raised up one by one
in the hearing of the faithful
the congregation gathered
sharing in worship
joy in remembering
the saints who have gone before
showing us the Christ
those who have served faithfully
going the way of sacrifice
November 1, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Casting Our Lines Deeper
Casting our lines deeper
out into the waters
where the unknown saints roam
far from our father
out in the world
where they now live
Ours to cast the lines
the hope of our savior
to train the body of Christ
to build our neighbors up
We are to help to bring them in
into the fold again
Close to our father once more
toward our heavenly home
November 1, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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out into the waters
where the unknown saints roam
far from our father
out in the world
where they now live
Ours to cast the lines
the hope of our savior
to train the body of Christ
to build our neighbors up
We are to help to bring them in
into the fold again
Close to our father once more
toward our heavenly home
November 1, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Sowing Hope Downstream
Like those stocking a river
young into the waters
sowing hope downstream
reaching distant shores
Like a farmer planting
sowing into the winds
letting the seed find good soil
in distant lands unknown
So we bring Christ
to believers yet to be
saints in a future day and age
if we are faithful to our call
November 1, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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When we look back
When we look back
think about how
how we came to believe
what changed us somehow
The people in our memories
the saints who went before us
leading us to Christ
showing us the way
November 1, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints 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 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
think about how
how we came to believe
what changed us somehow
The people in our memories
the saints who went before us
leading us to Christ
showing us the way
November 1, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Light a Candle
We light a candle
for some of the saints
those in our lives
who showed us the way
Who led us to faith
who showed us Christ
who humbly served
that others may rise
come to Him
that other children
would see paradise
November 1, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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for some of the saints
those in our lives
who showed us the way
Who led us to faith
who showed us Christ
who humbly served
that others may rise
come to Him
that other children
would see paradise
November 1, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints 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 19,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Small Flames
Small flames of their faith
in their answers to the pastors
bits of the hope we share
in the words they offer
Small flames growing
shining into the darkness
the little children speaking
of the grace in which we believe
November 1, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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in their answers to the pastors
bits of the hope we share
in the words they offer
Small flames growing
shining into the darkness
the little children speaking
of the grace in which we believe
November 1, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Smaller Lights
The seeds of faith
planted in their hearts
the smaller lights growing
growing ever in You
We are the ones
who lit their small candles
ours to trim the wicks
to keep the candles burning
November 1, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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planted in their hearts
the smaller lights growing
growing ever in You
We are the ones
who lit their small candles
ours to trim the wicks
to keep the candles burning
November 1, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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One Flame Still Burning
After the service
the congregation left
sitting for a moment
in my pew alone
looking at the altar
one flame still burning
reminding me of your light
that never will be extinguished
shining, alive, in the darkness
bringing us all hope
in the grace of God
in a future to unfold
in the timing of our king
November 1, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Sunday, October 31, 2010
Sacred Names
The names of our saints
read aloud in worship
in memory of them
their faith that guides us
leads to you
that changed us somehow
to walk on your path
that leads us to heaven
a place with them there
October 31, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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The Names of Our Saints
Hearing the names read aloud
many with our last names
the names of our saints
those who have gone before
those who have shown us the way
October 31, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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many with our last names
the names of our saints
those who have gone before
those who have shown us the way
October 31, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints 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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Illumined by Our Saints
The altar, the sanctuary
each of our beating hearts
illumined by the saints
their presence in our midst
As each name was read
a piece of each one’s faith
a flame being lit
to feel their sweet embrace
October 31, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints 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 19,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
each of our beating hearts
illumined by the saints
their presence in our midst
As each name was read
a piece of each one’s faith
a flame being lit
to feel their sweet embrace
October 31, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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The Altar Illumined
The altar illumined
by the lights of the saints
those whose names we raised
there in our midst
All of the light
a single burning flame
for all of us to see
burning brightly
inside you and me
October 31, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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by the lights of the saints
those whose names we raised
there in our midst
All of the light
a single burning flame
for all of us to see
burning brightly
inside you and me
October 31, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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How They Strengthen Us
Our saints, our witnesses
those who came before
those whom we know
who we know by your word
How they strengthen us
when we struggle, have doubt
all those who have gone before
like us with feet of clay
October 31, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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I rejoice
Oh Lord
I rejoice,
because of your grace
because you descended from heaven
to save me from my fate
There is no one
no other
like my savior,
my rock, my redeemer
in Him can I trust
October 31, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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I rejoice,
because of your grace
because you descended from heaven
to save me from my fate
There is no one
no other
like my savior,
my rock, my redeemer
in Him can I trust
October 31, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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At the Table With Us
All the saints
with our Lord
At the table with us
speaking now as then
a promise of community
in remembrance of Christ
who came and died
that we may live
who came before for us
that we may know God
living humbly, faith
going the way of the cross
October 31, 2010
Communion
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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with our Lord
At the table with us
speaking now as then
a promise of community
in remembrance of Christ
who came and died
that we may live
who came before for us
that we may know God
living humbly, faith
going the way of the cross
October 31, 2010
Communion
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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Such a Table
Unbound by all walls
a cloud of witnesses,
the saints with us
at such a table
known by heaven alone
all of us gathered
at the table of the Lord
Remembering His gift
His life, His sacrifice
all who have gone before
the saints to this day
who have walked on this way
before all of us, leading us still
in the way of the Christ
October 31, 2010
Communion
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints 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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Shards Cut
Shards of God’s love
planted in our hearts
the Spirit crying
when we stray from Love
Shards cut us
to call us from the pit
to turn our lives to Him
that we may truly live
October 31, 2010
about the comment on Facebook,
“shards cut”, when I posted
“Shards of God’s love”
October 26, 2010
-----
Shards of God’s love
Shards of God’s love
shining in each beating heart
a seed of heaven planted,
within the clay of each one
Needing to be tended
to be fed with your love
his breath giving us life
all of us connected
to our creator, to all eternity
If we could but see
that light in our neighbors
how different would the world
would all life be
As to the least of these
the savior will say in the gathering
bringing the sheep in
to the gates of heaven
How many more
would be gathered in
if the words of the judgment
were understood by man
A hint of divine truth
the connectedness of creation
the creator in each beating heart
in the face of every stranger
October 26, 2010
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
The Judgment
Matthew 25:14-26:68
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for October 17, 2010,
read partially October 25, 2010
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planted in our hearts
the Spirit crying
when we stray from Love
Shards cut us
to call us from the pit
to turn our lives to Him
that we may truly live
October 31, 2010
about the comment on Facebook,
“shards cut”, when I posted
“Shards of God’s love”
October 26, 2010
-----
Shards of God’s love
Shards of God’s love
shining in each beating heart
a seed of heaven planted,
within the clay of each one
Needing to be tended
to be fed with your love
his breath giving us life
all of us connected
to our creator, to all eternity
If we could but see
that light in our neighbors
how different would the world
would all life be
As to the least of these
the savior will say in the gathering
bringing the sheep in
to the gates of heaven
How many more
would be gathered in
if the words of the judgment
were understood by man
A hint of divine truth
the connectedness of creation
the creator in each beating heart
in the face of every stranger
October 26, 2010
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
The Judgment
Matthew 25:14-26:68
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for October 17, 2010,
read partially October 25, 2010
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In Each Flickering Flame
A piece of our faith
our heritage, our beliefs
in each flickering flame
one of our saints
who went before us
Each of the flames
part of the one light
the light of Christ shining
a presence in this place
a reminder of our faith
October 31, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
our heritage, our beliefs
in each flickering flame
one of our saints
who went before us
Each of the flames
part of the one light
the light of Christ shining
a presence in this place
a reminder of our faith
October 31, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Sunday
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of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004,
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Sermon, "Living Like a Saint. . . Oh Yah!", by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, Suncook United Methodist Church, Suncook, NH, October 31, 2010, All Saints Day
Pastor Ruth Foss
Suncook United Methodist Church
October 31, 2010
All Saints Day
Luke 6:20-31 (God’s Word Translation)
1 Peter 2:12 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 149:1-6a (NIV Bible)
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation)
“Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
Good Morning. . . Happy Halloween/All Saints Day! Today we celebrate those saints that have gone before us. . . those people in our lives that made a mark on it. . . for the better. We celebrate those of our faith that have paved the way for us to worship God in Spirit and in Truth. You know. . . as I grew up I always thought about Saints and “Saintly hood”. I mean I heard about all the people who are saints and thought to myself “I could never be that good to be considered a saint. . . I would have to live the perfect life, make no mistakes, be totally devoted to God. . . I would have to give my life up and I am not sure I can do that.” I mean what does a saint look like anyway? Are they people who walk around with an illumination above their heads which we call a halo? Do we have to be “perfect” to even be considered to be one? Well. . . let’s take a look at what Luke has to say about what a saint would look like. . . maybe we can find an answer there. . . but let’s go to the throne of grace so that we may see more clearly what the scriptures have to say. . . I know that I need all the help I can get. . .
The Lord be with you. . .
And also with you. . .
Let us pray. . .
Giver of all wisdom. . . we pray that you would open up your ancient word to us. May we understand the words in your Book of Life. . . give us ears to hear you still small voice speaking to us through the pages of history and through those whom you have put in our lives. Speak Lord. . . your children are listening.
As I mentioned before our prayer, let’s take a look at what Jesus said in the Book of Luke. . . let’s hear Jesus’ guide. . . what His “Sainthood 101” may look like. The words are found in Luke 6 verses 20-31. I’ll be reading from the God’s Word Translation this morning. . .
As I have said on several occasions. . . Jesus was a radical guy. Everything He taught was the opposite of what society said during His time. . . as well as ours. So what does this passage tell us of “Saintly Living”?
Well. . . the way I see it. . . the saintly life consists of being poor, now not so much as poor in money but poor in spirit. . . not haughty. . . not “holier than thou” but a life that is humble.
The Saintly living. . . being hungry. . . not always meaning hungry for food but hungry for God. . . hungry for His word. . . hungry to know Him more. The crying piece I see as seeing what is going on around them and mourning. . . crying for those around them. . . crying out to God for those around them and being joyous to see God move in the lives and situations around them.
There are those around the saints that hate them and thin k they are foolish because of their love and trust in God instead of the tangible things around them as society would have them believe. . . they persevere in faith. . . they run the race and are faithful to that race wanting the prize that is in Heaven. They are happy to just be an instrument of God.
Now the next part I find really radical. . . they love their enemies and are kind to all. . . even those who hate and persecute them. Now I don’t know about you but that is a hard one for me to grasp. . . it is difficult to love someone when they are making your life miserable. The way I see what Luke is talking about when he talks about how horrible it is for those whom things are going well for is that we. . . as a human race. . . sometimes forget where our blessings come from. We as a race tend to forget where it is we came from. . . forget about those whom we may have left behind. . . forget about the life we lived before we accepted the grace that is given through Christ Jesus’ sacrifice for us.
As saints, we have a job to do. . . a calling on our lives. I like the way Bishop Weaver put it during one of our Annual Conferences recently. . . and I am paraphrasing here. . . The saints before us are “upstream” from us in the “river of faith”. We learn by their example how to follow God and to live a life that is “pleasing to God”. We are upstream to those who are downstream from us. They are looking to fish (learning how to be fishers of men), looking to find food (that Spiritual food that has been passed on from those upstream from us), looking to find “the Way” (the way to live a saintly life). We learned to shine our light into the world from those upstream and we are to shine for those who are downstream. . . those saints to be. . . to go ye into the world. 1 Peter 2:12 tells us “Live decent lives among unbelievers. Then, although they ridicule you as if you were doing wrong while they are watching you do good things, they will praise God on the day he comes to help you.”
What does a saint look like? Have you looked in the mirror today? That’s what a saint looks like. I want you to look at your neighbor and say “Why you are looking very saintly this morning”. And answer back. . . “Oh yah. . . I’m living life like a saint. . . ”
Let us pray. . .
Loving and compassionate God, we thank you for those saints you have put in our lives. . . those who taught us how to follow you and to hear your still small voice. We pray that we too will be saints for those who are “downstream” from us. May we be truly disciples of you, training up the saints to be. . . teaching those who are waiting to fish. . . to learn how to be fishers of men. . . so that they too may be up stream to those who are downstream from them. May our lives be that of love and compassion for those who are in need. We love you Lord. . . teach us the way to go and may we not turn either to the right or the left. In Jesus’ name we pray. . .
Amen.
October 31, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
All Saints Sunday
Suncook United Methodist Church
October 31, 2010
All Saints Day
Luke 6:20-31 (God’s Word Translation)
1 Peter 2:12 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 149:1-6a (NIV Bible)
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation)
“Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
Good Morning. . . Happy Halloween/All Saints Day! Today we celebrate those saints that have gone before us. . . those people in our lives that made a mark on it. . . for the better. We celebrate those of our faith that have paved the way for us to worship God in Spirit and in Truth. You know. . . as I grew up I always thought about Saints and “Saintly hood”. I mean I heard about all the people who are saints and thought to myself “I could never be that good to be considered a saint. . . I would have to live the perfect life, make no mistakes, be totally devoted to God. . . I would have to give my life up and I am not sure I can do that.” I mean what does a saint look like anyway? Are they people who walk around with an illumination above their heads which we call a halo? Do we have to be “perfect” to even be considered to be one? Well. . . let’s take a look at what Luke has to say about what a saint would look like. . . maybe we can find an answer there. . . but let’s go to the throne of grace so that we may see more clearly what the scriptures have to say. . . I know that I need all the help I can get. . .
The Lord be with you. . .
And also with you. . .
Let us pray. . .
Giver of all wisdom. . . we pray that you would open up your ancient word to us. May we understand the words in your Book of Life. . . give us ears to hear you still small voice speaking to us through the pages of history and through those whom you have put in our lives. Speak Lord. . . your children are listening.
As I mentioned before our prayer, let’s take a look at what Jesus said in the Book of Luke. . . let’s hear Jesus’ guide. . . what His “Sainthood 101” may look like. The words are found in Luke 6 verses 20-31. I’ll be reading from the God’s Word Translation this morning. . .
As I have said on several occasions. . . Jesus was a radical guy. Everything He taught was the opposite of what society said during His time. . . as well as ours. So what does this passage tell us of “Saintly Living”?
Well. . . the way I see it. . . the saintly life consists of being poor, now not so much as poor in money but poor in spirit. . . not haughty. . . not “holier than thou” but a life that is humble.
The Saintly living. . . being hungry. . . not always meaning hungry for food but hungry for God. . . hungry for His word. . . hungry to know Him more. The crying piece I see as seeing what is going on around them and mourning. . . crying for those around them. . . crying out to God for those around them and being joyous to see God move in the lives and situations around them.
There are those around the saints that hate them and thin k they are foolish because of their love and trust in God instead of the tangible things around them as society would have them believe. . . they persevere in faith. . . they run the race and are faithful to that race wanting the prize that is in Heaven. They are happy to just be an instrument of God.
Now the next part I find really radical. . . they love their enemies and are kind to all. . . even those who hate and persecute them. Now I don’t know about you but that is a hard one for me to grasp. . . it is difficult to love someone when they are making your life miserable. The way I see what Luke is talking about when he talks about how horrible it is for those whom things are going well for is that we. . . as a human race. . . sometimes forget where our blessings come from. We as a race tend to forget where it is we came from. . . forget about those whom we may have left behind. . . forget about the life we lived before we accepted the grace that is given through Christ Jesus’ sacrifice for us.
As saints, we have a job to do. . . a calling on our lives. I like the way Bishop Weaver put it during one of our Annual Conferences recently. . . and I am paraphrasing here. . . The saints before us are “upstream” from us in the “river of faith”. We learn by their example how to follow God and to live a life that is “pleasing to God”. We are upstream to those who are downstream from us. They are looking to fish (learning how to be fishers of men), looking to find food (that Spiritual food that has been passed on from those upstream from us), looking to find “the Way” (the way to live a saintly life). We learned to shine our light into the world from those upstream and we are to shine for those who are downstream. . . those saints to be. . . to go ye into the world. 1 Peter 2:12 tells us “Live decent lives among unbelievers. Then, although they ridicule you as if you were doing wrong while they are watching you do good things, they will praise God on the day he comes to help you.”
What does a saint look like? Have you looked in the mirror today? That’s what a saint looks like. I want you to look at your neighbor and say “Why you are looking very saintly this morning”. And answer back. . . “Oh yah. . . I’m living life like a saint. . . ”
Let us pray. . .
Loving and compassionate God, we thank you for those saints you have put in our lives. . . those who taught us how to follow you and to hear your still small voice. We pray that we too will be saints for those who are “downstream” from us. May we be truly disciples of you, training up the saints to be. . . teaching those who are waiting to fish. . . to learn how to be fishers of men. . . so that they too may be up stream to those who are downstream from them. May our lives be that of love and compassion for those who are in need. We love you Lord. . . teach us the way to go and may we not turn either to the right or the left. In Jesus’ name we pray. . .
Amen.
October 31, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
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Ruth Foss
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In Blessedness
To live our lives as children
faithful to our God
walking in holiness, guided
by the calling of Christ
To see the world
through the eyes of Christ
to go where we are led
to live in blessedness
Not in the ways of the world
in the belief of mankind
in the faith of Christ
the savior of our lives
October 31, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
October 31, 2010
All Saints Day
faithful to our God
walking in holiness, guided
by the calling of Christ
To see the world
through the eyes of Christ
to go where we are led
to live in blessedness
Not in the ways of the world
in the belief of mankind
in the faith of Christ
the savior of our lives
October 31, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Day
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of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004,
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Seeing the Beatitudes
Not something to be sorrowful over
not a cross to bear
a way of living in God’s grace
to feel His presence near
Seeing the beatitudes
the blessedness of the saints
the way to live life here on earth
the calling to walk with our brothers
our sisters here below
to humbly lift each other us
everywhere that we go
October 31, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
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http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Day
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 19,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
not a cross to bear
a way of living in God’s grace
to feel His presence near
Seeing the beatitudes
the blessedness of the saints
the way to live life here on earth
the calling to walk with our brothers
our sisters here below
to humbly lift each other us
everywhere that we go
October 31, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Day
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 19,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Like a Saint
Like those who have gone before
those who have believed
who have acted on their faith
heeding his call
Living like a saint
like those who have inspired us
to see the world through Jesus’ eyes
not through the ways of the world
Following his calling
heeding his message
living like the saints before us
in love and humbleness
October 31, 2010
Luke 6:20-31
Beatitudes
Psalm 149:1-6a
1 Samuel 2:1b-2 (God’s Word Translation) (Words of Praise)
Worship Theme: What does a Saint look like?
and sermon, “Living Like A Saint. . . Oh Yah!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 31, 2010
All Saints Day
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 19,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.