In living water
a flowing river
the thread of the faithful
rushing to heaven
to the gate of the kingdom
ever and always
All of us part
of the living waters
the body of the church
from the beginning of time
all of us part
flowing like a river
washing on unknown shores
to the end of the age
November 7, 2010
Psalm 145
Philippians 4:4-9
Ephesians 5:19-20 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 32:3
Worship Theme: “Praise God”
Prayer of Dedication
and sermon, “Something Special We Can Do”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 7, 2010
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints Sunday
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
&
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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
Sunday, November 07, 2010
An Ongoing Line
The people of faith
of the covenant
from to Abram to now
a continuing line
an unbroken thread
leading us to God
if we would be led
November 7, 2010
Psalm 145
Philippians 4:4-9
Ephesians 5:19-20 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 32:3
Worship Theme: “Praise God”
Prayer of Dedication
and sermon, “Something Special We Can Do”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 7, 2010
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints Sunday
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
&
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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
of the covenant
from to Abram to now
a continuing line
an unbroken thread
leading us to God
if we would be led
November 7, 2010
Psalm 145
Philippians 4:4-9
Ephesians 5:19-20 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 32:3
Worship Theme: “Praise God”
Prayer of Dedication
and sermon, “Something Special We Can Do”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 7, 2010
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints Sunday
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
&
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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
Forever
Forever may we praise
praise his holy name
the creator of the universe
the savior of my soul
Worship in my living
as I walk this earth
through his sacrifice
I have eternal birth
Ever may I praise him
forever and always
going the way of the cross
humbly all of my days
November 7, 2010
Psalm 145
Philippians 4:4-9
Ephesians 5:19-20 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 32:3
Worship Theme: “Praise God”
Prayer of Dedication
and sermon, “Something Special We Can Do”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 7, 2010
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints Sunday
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
&
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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
praise his holy name
the creator of the universe
the savior of my soul
Worship in my living
as I walk this earth
through his sacrifice
I have eternal birth
Ever may I praise him
forever and always
going the way of the cross
humbly all of my days
November 7, 2010
Psalm 145
Philippians 4:4-9
Ephesians 5:19-20 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 32:3
Worship Theme: “Praise God”
Prayer of Dedication
and sermon, “Something Special We Can Do”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 7, 2010
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints Sunday
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
&
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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
To Understand Worship
Gathered with our brothers
our sisters in the faith
our colleagues in ministry
the people of the book
All of them needed
and the words of God
to understand worship
in reverence and awe
Living changed
in the way of the cross
focused on God
and his love poured out
Bringing us to him
humbly, on our knees
bringing others to him
as we have been called
Serving our neighbors
in praise to our God
worship in our service
to our living Lord
November 7, 2010
Psalm 145
Philippians 4:4-9
Ephesians 5:19-20 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 32:3
Worship Theme: “Praise God”
Prayer of Dedication
and sermon, “Something Special We Can Do”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 7, 2010
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints Sunday
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
&
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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
our sisters in the faith
our colleagues in ministry
the people of the book
All of them needed
and the words of God
to understand worship
in reverence and awe
Living changed
in the way of the cross
focused on God
and his love poured out
Bringing us to him
humbly, on our knees
bringing others to him
as we have been called
Serving our neighbors
in praise to our God
worship in our service
to our living Lord
November 7, 2010
Psalm 145
Philippians 4:4-9
Ephesians 5:19-20 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 32:3
Worship Theme: “Praise God”
Prayer of Dedication
and sermon, “Something Special We Can Do”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 7, 2010
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints Sunday
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
&
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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
Practicing Worship
A way of living
changing our focus
on the presence of God
on his power and might
practicing worship
all of our days
out into the world
sharing his love
to all we meet
November 7, 2010
Psalm 145
Philippians 4:4-9
Ephesians 5:19-20 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 32:3
Worship Theme: “Praise God”
Prayer of Dedication
and sermon, “Something Special We Can Do”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 7, 2010
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints Sunday
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
&
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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
changing our focus
on the presence of God
on his power and might
practicing worship
all of our days
out into the world
sharing his love
to all we meet
November 7, 2010
Psalm 145
Philippians 4:4-9
Ephesians 5:19-20 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 32:3
Worship Theme: “Praise God”
Prayer of Dedication
and sermon, “Something Special We Can Do”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 7, 2010
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints Sunday
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
&
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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
All of Our Needs
God providing
all of our needs
nothing left our
in his infinite love
praises to him
we lift up
filling our cup
with his mercies, his grace
flowing over us
all of our days
November 7, 2010
Psalm 145
Philippians 4:4-9
Ephesians 5:19-20 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 32:3
Worship Theme: “Praise God”
Prayer of Dedication
and sermon, “Something Special We Can Do”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 7, 2010
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints Sunday
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
&
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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
all of our needs
nothing left our
in his infinite love
praises to him
we lift up
filling our cup
with his mercies, his grace
flowing over us
all of our days
November 7, 2010
Psalm 145
Philippians 4:4-9
Ephesians 5:19-20 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 32:3
Worship Theme: “Praise God”
Prayer of Dedication
and sermon, “Something Special We Can Do”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 7, 2010
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints Sunday
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
&
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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
From Beginning to End
The words of praise
needing the whole alphabet
from their A to Z
from beginning to end
Only in completeness
in the sum of their words
able to convey they praises
ever and always to God
November 7, 2010
Psalm 145
Philippians 4:4-9
Ephesians 5:19-20 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 32:3
Worship Theme: “Praise God”
Prayer of Dedication
and sermon, “Something Special We Can Do”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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
November 7, 2010
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints Sunday
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
&
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
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 Saints Sunday
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
needing the whole alphabet
from their A to Z
from beginning to end
Only in completeness
in the sum of their words
able to convey they praises
ever and always to God
November 7, 2010
Psalm 145
Philippians 4:4-9
Ephesians 5:19-20 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 32:3
Worship Theme: “Praise God”
Prayer of Dedication
and sermon, “Something Special We Can Do”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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
November 7, 2010
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints Sunday
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
&
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
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 Saints Sunday
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
In Completeness
The acrostic teaching
the completeness of the alphabet
from beginning to end
all if it important
to raise the people up
Sharing the good news
the power of our God
teaching the people
the loving goodness of Christ
pouring out on all
November 7, 2010
Psalm 145
Philippians 4:4-9
Ephesians 5:19-20 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 32:3
Worship Theme: “Praise God”
Prayer of Dedication
and sermon, “Something Special We Can Do”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 7, 2010
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints Sunday
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
&
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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
the completeness of the alphabet
from beginning to end
all if it important
to raise the people up
Sharing the good news
the power of our God
teaching the people
the loving goodness of Christ
pouring out on all
November 7, 2010
Psalm 145
Philippians 4:4-9
Ephesians 5:19-20 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 32:3
Worship Theme: “Praise God”
Prayer of Dedication
and sermon, “Something Special We Can Do”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 7, 2010
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints Sunday
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
&
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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
Meager Gifts - 2
Our offerings
meager gifts they may be
as all we have
comes from you, oh Lord
Use us, all that we are
as if there on your altar
our lives in the plate
with our meager coins
Offering our all
all that we are
trusting in you
ever to you, oh Lord.
November 7, 2010
Psalm 145
Philippians 4:4-9
Ephesians 5:19-20 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 32:3
Worship Theme: “Praise God”
Prayer of Dedication
and sermon, “Something Special We Can Do”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 7, 2010
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints Sunday
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
&
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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
We Give You Only What is Yours
We offer our gifts
we give you only what is yours
creator of heaven and earth
Meager gifts they may be
in the way of the world
May we give you our all
all we are,
all that we will be
ever offered, humbly
offered unto you, oh Lord.
November 7, 2010
Prayer of Dedication
Psalm 145
Philippians 4:4-9
Ephesians 5:19-20 (Call to Worship)
Deuteronomy 32:3
Worship Theme: “Praise God”
and sermon, “Something Special We Can Do”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 7, 2010
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints Sunday
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
&
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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
The Empty Cross
The empty cross
a symbol, a message
reminding us
Christ is risen
freed from the grave
in rising with him
we have our reward
November 7, 2010
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A Mark on Our Lives
So many to thank
the saints gathered round us
shining before us
often family,
witnesses of our faith
A mark on our lives
changing our path
bringing us to Christ
right to where we live
Maybe years later
the seeds they planted
growing in God’s season
fruits of the Spirit
shared with God’s love.
November 7, 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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
They Followed the Way
The saints with us
shining in reflection
their light rising
in our presence growing
They followed the way
of humbleness, of the cross
serving that we would know
the endless love of Christ
November 7, 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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
Seeing the Saints
In the flames burning
the altar alive with their fire
seeing the saints before us
burning with the fire of Christ
They showed us the way
their faithfulness real
living out what they believe
that others may be healed
The saints of our lives
in names familiar
leading us on to Christ
that we may believe
Ours in turn to serve
to go as we are led
to offer Christ to all
that all may be fed
November 7, 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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
Hungry for God
Poor, hungry for God
knowing our weakness
our need for Christ
to see his face
To feel his presence
the gift of his grace
Blessed in our poverty
turning from the world
hungry for the love of God
in him is our reward
November 7, 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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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Blessed to be Poor
We see the saints
those who have gone before
who knew their weakness
blessed to be poor
Humbly serving others
loving those in need
seeking God ever
in every word and deed
Living out the words
what they profess to believe
offering their lives to you
our God and our king
November 7, 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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
those who have gone before
who knew their weakness
blessed to be poor
Humbly serving others
loving those in need
seeking God ever
in every word and deed
Living out the words
what they profess to believe
offering their lives to you
our God and our king
November 7, 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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
Standing in the River
We’re standing in the River
part of the living water
joining with all believers
from the beginning of time
Connected with the angels
the saints of long ago
and those to follow
in the river yet to be
All of us part, a spark
a piece of the one true light
each of us to shine in our time
until the whole world is bright
November 7, 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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
Listen to the Words of Jesus
Listen to the words of Jesus
teaching us how to live
to love even our enemies
turning from the world
humbly serving as we are led
seeking only the Lord
Blessed in the eyes of God
not in the ways of this earth
guided by the love of Christ
going the way of the cross
serving here below
following the Master’s will
November 7, 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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
teaching us how to live
to love even our enemies
turning from the world
humbly serving as we are led
seeking only the Lord
Blessed in the eyes of God
not in the ways of this earth
guided by the love of Christ
going the way of the cross
serving here below
following the Master’s will
November 7, 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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
The River of Faith
One great river
like a never ending stream
the river of faith flowing
far more than a dream
All of us connected
with the saints of old
sharing the living waters
with generations yet unknown
Standing in the river
drenched in the living waters
sharing with each other
all your sons and daughters
Flowing ever
as if to the sea
shining brightly
that all may come to believe
November 7, 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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
Sainthood 101
Humbly, as a servant
loving our fellow man
sharing our fortune richly
doing all we can
Called to live meekly
aware of our weakness
in awe of God’s power
seeking to do His will
Loving those who hate us
taking up our cross
sowing seeds of his mercy
sharing the work of Christ
Showing others Christ
in the way we give
following the Spirit’s leading
that others may truly live
November 7, 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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
loving our fellow man
sharing our fortune richly
doing all we can
Called to live meekly
aware of our weakness
in awe of God’s power
seeking to do His will
Loving those who hate us
taking up our cross
sowing seeds of his mercy
sharing the work of Christ
Showing others Christ
in the way we give
following the Spirit’s leading
that others may truly live
November 7, 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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
An Instrument of God
How to be like the saints
their fire in our midst
to empty ourselves out humbly
to be a vessel to be filled
To think of ourselves as gloves
filled by the fingers of God
serving as the Spirit leads
doing the work of Christ
Being an instrument of God
to change the whole world
making disciples as we are called
going to the ends of the earth
November 7, 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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
their fire in our midst
to empty ourselves out humbly
to be a vessel to be filled
To think of ourselves as gloves
filled by the fingers of God
serving as the Spirit leads
doing the work of Christ
Being an instrument of God
to change the whole world
making disciples as we are called
going to the ends of the earth
November 7, 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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
A Clay Pot Empty
Happy in my emptiness
pouring out the world
a clay pot empty
to be filled with the Lord
His love raining down
filling my empty cup
so that I may be poured out
that other may be filled up
Sharing as we are led
filled with the living waters
pouring out our blessings
calming the troubled seas
A balm we can offer
the Spirit burning within
offering grace and mercy
that all may come to believe
pouring out the world
a clay pot empty
to be filled with the Lord
His love raining down
filling my empty cup
so that I may be poured out
that other may be filled up
Sharing as we are led
filled with the living waters
pouring out our blessings
calming the troubled seas
A balm we can offer
the Spirit burning within
offering grace and mercy
that all may come to believe
edited February 7, 2015
A Clay Pot Empty – v3
(merging edits to version 2 and original)
edited August 3, 2014
A Clay Pot Empty – v2
November 7, 2010
A Clay Pot Empty
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
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Everything He Taught
Nothing like society
what we are taught on earth
Everything Christ taught
utterly opposite, love
Blessed to be poor
humbly loving others
seeking only the love of God
not riches here below
Aware of our weaknesses
giving as we are able
pouring out the gifts we have
that others may know God
Nothing like society
what we are taught on earth,
gathering riches in this life,
instead storing them up in heaven
that all would have eternal life
November 7, 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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
what we are taught on earth
Everything Christ taught
utterly opposite, love
Blessed to be poor
humbly loving others
seeking only the love of God
not riches here below
Aware of our weaknesses
giving as we are able
pouring out the gifts we have
that others may know God
Nothing like society
what we are taught on earth,
gathering riches in this life,
instead storing them up in heaven
that all would have eternal life
November 7, 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
(officially November 7, 2010)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints
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.
Bearing Our Shame No More
The empty cross a witness
Christ’s victory over death
rising from the stone cold grave
alive in heaven instead
Bearing our shame no more
sin has no sting
alive in heaven above
sits our risen king
November 7, 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.
Christ’s victory over death
rising from the stone cold grave
alive in heaven instead
Bearing our shame no more
sin has no sting
alive in heaven above
sits our risen king
November 7, 2010
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Saturday, November 06, 2010
To Shine Our Light
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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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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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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 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
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.
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.”
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.
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.”
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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
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.
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
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 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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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 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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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