Saturday, November 13, 2010
Hearing Her Voice
The voice of this angel
known to me
hearing her voice
in the choice of scripture
the hymns to share
and the words of her prayers
Knowing some
at least a part
the joy in these words
needin to be shared
November 13, 2010
Isaiah 12
Psalm 98
Psalm 18:1-2 (New Living Translation)(Call to Worship)
Unison Prayer
Prayer of Dedication
“I Love You, Lord”, Faith We Sing # 2068
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”, United Methodist Hymnal # 89
“Open Our Eyes”, Faith We Sing #2086
“Let All Things Now Living”, Faith We Sing # 2008
“The Trees of the Field”, Faith We Sing # 2279
Worship Theme: “Is there joy in the world?”
and sermon, “Givin A Shout Out!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 14, 2010
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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.
By Our Actions, Our Words
By our actions
by our words
our day to day
not just in church
All of it connected
all our witness
how we live our lives
the testimony of our faith
November 13, 2010
Isaiah 12
Psalm 98
Psalm 18:1-2 (New Living Translation)(Call to Worship)
Unison Prayer
Prayer of Dedication
“I Love You, Lord”, Faith We Sing # 2068
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”, United Methodist Hymnal # 89
“Open Our Eyes”, Faith We Sing #2086
“Let All Things Now Living”, Faith We Sing # 2008
“The Trees of the Field”, Faith We Sing # 2279
Worship Theme: “Is there joy in the world?”
and sermon, “Givin A Shout Out!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 14, 2010
Message for Children: the Big Idea for November:
“We can trust in God” (Exodus 6:7)
&
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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
by our words
our day to day
not just in church
All of it connected
all our witness
how we live our lives
the testimony of our faith
November 13, 2010
Isaiah 12
Psalm 98
Psalm 18:1-2 (New Living Translation)(Call to Worship)
Unison Prayer
Prayer of Dedication
“I Love You, Lord”, Faith We Sing # 2068
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”, United Methodist Hymnal # 89
“Open Our Eyes”, Faith We Sing #2086
“Let All Things Now Living”, Faith We Sing # 2008
“The Trees of the Field”, Faith We Sing # 2279
Worship Theme: “Is there joy in the world?”
and sermon, “Givin A Shout Out!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 14, 2010
Message for Children: the Big Idea for November:
“We can trust in God” (Exodus 6:7)
&
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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Others See Our Witness
God and others
the people we meet
those who see what we say
what we do in this life
Others see our witness
our worship all our days
whether we follow the world
or our God always
Work and worship together
our play as well
all of this testimony
to the things we hold dear
Life is undivided
not carved out in segments
all of this is our worship
in every breath we take
Treasures in this world
harkening to its calling
or cleaving to our God
the source of all our strength
November 13, 2010
Isaiah 12
Psalm 98
Psalm 18:1-2 (New Living Translation)(Call to Worship)
Unison Prayer
Prayer of Dedication
“I Love You, Lord”, Faith We Sing # 2068
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”, United Methodist Hymnal # 89
“Open Our Eyes”, Faith We Sing #2086
“Let All Things Now Living”, Faith We Sing # 2008
“The Trees of the Field”, Faith We Sing # 2279
Worship Theme: “Is there joy in the world?”
and sermon, “Givin A Shout Out!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 14, 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 19,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Only One Life
How we live and work
all of it connected
work and worship one
all the days of our lives
Our faith present
in all of our actions
what we believe evident
in every word and deed
November 13, 2010
Unison Prayer
Prayer of Dedication
Isaiah 12
Psalm 98
Psalm 18:1-2 (New Living Translation)(Call to Worship)
“I Love You, Lord”, Faith We Sing # 2068
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”, United Methodist Hymnal # 89
“Open Our Eyes”, Faith We Sing #2086
“Let All Things Now Living”, Faith We Sing # 2008
“The Trees of the Field”, Faith We Sing # 2279
Worship Theme: “Is there joy in the world?”
and sermon, “Givin A Shout Out!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 14, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
all of it connected
work and worship one
all the days of our lives
Our faith present
in all of our actions
what we believe evident
in every word and deed
November 13, 2010
Unison Prayer
Prayer of Dedication
Isaiah 12
Psalm 98
Psalm 18:1-2 (New Living Translation)(Call to Worship)
“I Love You, Lord”, Faith We Sing # 2068
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”, United Methodist Hymnal # 89
“Open Our Eyes”, Faith We Sing #2086
“Let All Things Now Living”, Faith We Sing # 2008
“The Trees of the Field”, Faith We Sing # 2279
Worship Theme: “Is there joy in the world?”
and sermon, “Givin A Shout Out!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 14, 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.
An Act of Worship
In each moment,
in each act
every step of our lives
according to Your plan
Seeking God only
sharing His endless love
every act, of worship
humble to Your command
November 13, 2010
Unison Prayer
Isaiah 12
Psalm 98
Psalm 18:1-2 (New Living Translation)(Call to Worship)
“I Love You, Lord”, Faith We Sing # 2068
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”, United Methodist Hymnal # 89
“Open Our Eyes”, Faith We Sing #2086
“Let All Things Now Living”, Faith We Sing # 2008
“The Trees of the Field”, Faith We Sing # 2279
Worship Theme: “Is there joy in the world?”
and sermon, “Givin A Shout Out!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 14, 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.
With every breath
Breathing in worship
with every breath
aware of your presence
standing with us
Our lives, each step
each of our days
an act of worship
able to sing your praise
November 13, 2010
Unison Prayer
Isaiah 12
Psalm 98
Psalm 18:1-2 (New Living Translation)(Call to Worship)
“I Love You, Lord”, Faith We Sing # 2068
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”, United Methodist Hymnal # 89
“Open Our Eyes”, Faith We Sing #2086
“Let All Things Now Living”, Faith We Sing # 2008
“The Trees of the Field”, Faith We Sing # 2279
Worship Theme: “Is there joy in the world?”
and sermon, “Givin A Shout Out!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 14, 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 19,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
with every breath
aware of your presence
standing with us
Our lives, each step
each of our days
an act of worship
able to sing your praise
November 13, 2010
Unison Prayer
Isaiah 12
Psalm 98
Psalm 18:1-2 (New Living Translation)(Call to Worship)
“I Love You, Lord”, Faith We Sing # 2068
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”, United Methodist Hymnal # 89
“Open Our Eyes”, Faith We Sing #2086
“Let All Things Now Living”, Faith We Sing # 2008
“The Trees of the Field”, Faith We Sing # 2279
Worship Theme: “Is there joy in the world?”
and sermon, “Givin A Shout Out!”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 14, 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 19,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Hillsong - At the Cross - With Subtitles/Lyrics
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.
On the Potter’s Wheel
My clay, though aged
not as in my youth
yet supple to his touch
to his loving hands
Sitting on the potter’s wheel
my clay in his hands
to be restored by his touch
to be transformed by his command
November 12, 2010
after posting the following poem to
www.christianpoetry.org
November 12, 2010
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Going back on the potter’s wheel
Understanding the father,
perhaps in a different way
the creator, our savior
gathering us in
his arms open wide
taking in our brokenness
placing us
back on the potter’s wheel
changing us
molding us
new clay may we be
able to move, to flow anew
shaped by the potter once again
December 4, 2009
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Genesis 2:4b-25
the tension between the two traditions
giving us two creation stories
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Jeremiah 18:1-4
&
via email conversation 12/4/09
with artist and teacher
Carol Childress,
author of blog, “Choosing Joy”,
http://carolchil.blogspot.com/
and see: http://carolchil.blogspot.com/2009/12/for-everything-there-is-season.html
&
Luke 15:11-32
Parable of the Prodigal Son
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
not as in my youth
yet supple to his touch
to his loving hands
Sitting on the potter’s wheel
my clay in his hands
to be restored by his touch
to be transformed by his command
November 12, 2010
after posting the following poem to
www.christianpoetry.org
November 12, 2010
-------------
Going back on the potter’s wheel
Understanding the father,
perhaps in a different way
the creator, our savior
gathering us in
his arms open wide
taking in our brokenness
placing us
back on the potter’s wheel
changing us
molding us
new clay may we be
able to move, to flow anew
shaped by the potter once again
December 4, 2009
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Genesis 2:4b-25
the tension between the two traditions
giving us two creation stories
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Jeremiah 18:1-4
&
via email conversation 12/4/09
with artist and teacher
Carol Childress,
author of blog, “Choosing Joy”,
http://carolchil.blogspot.com/
and see: http://carolchil.blogspot.com/2009/12/for-everything-there-is-season.html
&
Luke 15:11-32
Parable of the Prodigal Son
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Gathering My Pieces
When I fall, when I stumble
fall to the ground
God gathering my pieces
spread upon the ground
Picking me up
with his loving hands
reworking my clay
for his purpose
Leading me on
to do my master’s will
Showing me the way
ever onward
to bring God’s light
to this troubled world
November 12, 2010
after posting the following poem to
www.christianpoetry.org
November 12, 2010
-------------
Going back on the potter’s wheel
Understanding the father,
perhaps in a different way
the creator, our savior
gathering us in
his arms open wide
taking in our brokenness
placing us
back on the potter’s wheel
changing us
molding us
new clay may we be
able to move, to flow anew
shaped by the potter once again
December 4, 2009
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Genesis 2:4b-25
the tension between the two traditions
giving us two creation stories
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Jeremiah 18:1-4
&
via email conversation 12/4/09
with artist and teacher
Carol Childress,
author of blog, “Choosing Joy”,
http://carolchil.blogspot.com/
and see: http://carolchil.blogspot.com/2009/12/for-everything-there-is-season.html
&
Luke 15:11-32
Parable of the Prodigal Son
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 19,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
fall to the ground
God gathering my pieces
spread upon the ground
Picking me up
with his loving hands
reworking my clay
for his purpose
Leading me on
to do my master’s will
Showing me the way
ever onward
to bring God’s light
to this troubled world
November 12, 2010
after posting the following poem to
www.christianpoetry.org
November 12, 2010
-------------
Going back on the potter’s wheel
Understanding the father,
perhaps in a different way
the creator, our savior
gathering us in
his arms open wide
taking in our brokenness
placing us
back on the potter’s wheel
changing us
molding us
new clay may we be
able to move, to flow anew
shaped by the potter once again
December 4, 2009
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Genesis 2:4b-25
the tension between the two traditions
giving us two creation stories
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Jeremiah 18:1-4
&
via email conversation 12/4/09
with artist and teacher
Carol Childress,
author of blog, “Choosing Joy”,
http://carolchil.blogspot.com/
and see: http://carolchil.blogspot.com/2009/12/for-everything-there-is-season.html
&
Luke 15:11-32
Parable of the Prodigal Son
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 19,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Broken Pieces
Broken pieces
chipped and cracked
finding the hands
of the potter round them
converted, once more
into supple clay
giving freely
eager for shaping
to the potters plans
November 12, 2010
after posting the following poem to
www.christianpoetry.org
November 12, 2010
-------------
Going back on the potter’s wheel
Understanding the father,
perhaps in a different way
the creator, our savior
gathering us in
his arms open wide
taking in our brokenness
placing us
back on the potter’s wheel
changing us
molding us
new clay may we be
able to move, to flow anew
shaped by the potter once again
December 4, 2009
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Genesis 2:4b-25
the tension between the two traditions
giving us two creation stories
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Jeremiah 18:1-4
&
via email conversation 12/4/09
with artist and teacher
Carol Childress,
author of blog, “Choosing Joy”,
http://carolchil.blogspot.com/
and see: http://carolchil.blogspot.com/2009/12/for-everything-there-is-season.html
&
Luke 15:11-32
Parable of the Prodigal Son
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.
chipped and cracked
finding the hands
of the potter round them
converted, once more
into supple clay
giving freely
eager for shaping
to the potters plans
November 12, 2010
after posting the following poem to
www.christianpoetry.org
November 12, 2010
-------------
Going back on the potter’s wheel
Understanding the father,
perhaps in a different way
the creator, our savior
gathering us in
his arms open wide
taking in our brokenness
placing us
back on the potter’s wheel
changing us
molding us
new clay may we be
able to move, to flow anew
shaped by the potter once again
December 4, 2009
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Genesis 2:4b-25
the tension between the two traditions
giving us two creation stories
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Jeremiah 18:1-4
&
via email conversation 12/4/09
with artist and teacher
Carol Childress,
author of blog, “Choosing Joy”,
http://carolchil.blogspot.com/
and see: http://carolchil.blogspot.com/2009/12/for-everything-there-is-season.html
&
Luke 15:11-32
Parable of the Prodigal Son
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.
Limiting Our Joy
How much we miss
seeing Christ’s face
the love of God
in his gift of grace
Limiting our joy
in trying to measure
to earn by our works
the entry into heaven
Why do we judge
against the old plumb line
the covenant today
in the blood of Christ
We only must turn
from the clay, the earth
to the love of God
for the whole world
November 12, 2010
Galatians 4
&
Galatians 4:4
Galatians 4:1-5
&
Day 240, “The Fullness of Time”, in
“Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read June 3, 2010
&
Ephesians 1:4
Ephesians 1:3-10
&
Day 248, “Divine Anticipation”, in
“Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read June 3, 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 19,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
seeing Christ’s face
the love of God
in his gift of grace
Limiting our joy
in trying to measure
to earn by our works
the entry into heaven
Why do we judge
against the old plumb line
the covenant today
in the blood of Christ
We only must turn
from the clay, the earth
to the love of God
for the whole world
November 12, 2010
Galatians 4
&
Galatians 4:4
Galatians 4:1-5
&
Day 240, “The Fullness of Time”, in
“Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read June 3, 2010
&
Ephesians 1:4
Ephesians 1:3-10
&
Day 248, “Divine Anticipation”, in
“Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read June 3, 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 19,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
By Human Measure
Culling the faithful
setting up criteria
by human measures
judging other people
Forgetting divine grace
God’s redeeming by love
cleaving to the law
as if that can restore
False measures only
under the new covenant
the blood of the lamb
healing us by faith
Only to believe
baptized into the waters
guiding by the Spirit’s calling
out into the world
Doing our part
using our gifts, our talents
sharing our witness
God’s grace in the days
all the days of our lives
November 12, 2010
Galatians 4
&
Galatians 4:4
Galatians 4:1-5
&
Day 240, “The Fullness of Time”, in
“Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read June 3, 2010
&
Ephesians 1:4
Ephesians 1:3-10
&
Day 248, “Divine Anticipation”, in
“Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read June 3, 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.
"50 Best Poetry Books for Kids"
The author sent me a note about this site, thought some of you might find this worth a look, a compilation of what they are calling, "50 Best Poetry Books for Kids".
http://www.bachelorsdegree.org/2010/11/11/50-best-poetry-books-for-kids/
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http://www.bachelorsdegree.org/2010/11/11/50-best-poetry-books-for-kids/
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Thursday, November 11, 2010
In the Rain, in that Place
I remember one Veteran’s Day
the stillness, the tears
the overwhelming consequence
in the rain, in that place
Ten years after
the scar cut into the land
the men coming home
to this hallowed ground
Tears of strong men
who answered their countries
falling in the rain in this place
on this holy ground
November 11, 2010
Veteran’s Day 2010
and remembering being
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_Veterans_Memorial
at the Vietnam Memorial
during the 10th anniversary
Veteran’s Day 1992
the stillness, the tears
the overwhelming consequence
in the rain, in that place
Ten years after
the scar cut into the land
the men coming home
to this hallowed ground
Tears of strong men
who answered their countries
falling in the rain in this place
on this holy ground
November 11, 2010
Veteran’s Day 2010
and remembering being
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_Veterans_Memorial
at the Vietnam Memorial
during the 10th anniversary
Veteran’s Day 1992
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A.
Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011,
2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 23,410+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
Forever May They Burn
Our candles burning
brightly in the light
not hidden under covers
up on the mountaintops
Sharing with others
the flames together shining
brightly shining, ever
until the whole world is alight
November 11, 2010
inspired by Facebook status quote
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=111022438964216&id=539960654
“And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously
give other people permission to do the same.” Nelson Mandela
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=539960654
by Neven Hanna
November 11, 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.
brightly in the light
not hidden under covers
up on the mountaintops
Sharing with others
the flames together shining
brightly shining, ever
until the whole world is alight
November 11, 2010
inspired by Facebook status quote
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=111022438964216&id=539960654
“And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously
give other people permission to do the same.” Nelson Mandela
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=539960654
by Neven Hanna
November 11, 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.
Feeding the Fire
In lighting our candle
in shining our light
feeding the fire
that all would see
Kindling their flame
in the burning of our fire
brighter and brighter
feeding the fire
God’s love shining
when we share his grace
our witness leading
others to see his face
Ours is to shine
a beacon in the darkness
leading others to shine
their lives in holy witness
November 11, 2010
inspired by Facebook status quote
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=111022438964216&id=539960654
“And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously
give other people permission to do the same.” Nelson Mandela
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=539960654
by Neven Hanna
November 11, 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.
Sharing the Same Fire
Leading us onward
out into the world
all of us to witness
to carry his word
All of us going
sharing the same fire
the light to save us
to save the whole world
November 11, 2010
inspired by Facebook status quote
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=111022438964216&id=539960654
“And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously
give other people permission to do the same.” Nelson Mandela
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=539960654
by Neven Hanna
November 11, 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.
out into the world
all of us to witness
to carry his word
All of us going
sharing the same fire
the light to save us
to save the whole world
November 11, 2010
inspired by Facebook status quote
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=111022438964216&id=539960654
“And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously
give other people permission to do the same.” Nelson Mandela
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=539960654
by Neven Hanna
November 11, 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.
All of us burning
All of us burning
with the Spirit’s fire
called to shining brightly
to become a brush fire
Sharing our witness
our faith in almighty God
our belief in his grace
in his redeeming power
To burn with his fire
to go the way of the cross
sharing God’s love with all
the last, the least, the lost
November 11, 2010
inspired by Facebook status quote
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=111022438964216&id=539960654
“And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously
give other people permission to do the same.” Nelson Mandela
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=539960654
by Neven Hanna
November 11, 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.
with the Spirit’s fire
called to shining brightly
to become a brush fire
Sharing our witness
our faith in almighty God
our belief in his grace
in his redeeming power
To burn with his fire
to go the way of the cross
sharing God’s love with all
the last, the least, the lost
November 11, 2010
inspired by Facebook status quote
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=111022438964216&id=539960654
“And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously
give other people permission to do the same.” Nelson Mandela
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=539960654
by Neven Hanna
November 11, 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.
One Candle Lighting Another
Shining together
each one brighter
shining together
creating a brush fire
Empowering each other
witnesses together
offering freely
the gifts of our lives
Born of the one light
the rising of Christ
shining brightly
in this earth, the dark
Together burning
ever brighter still
together shining
that the whole world may live
November 11, 2010
inspired by Facebook status quote
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=111022438964216&id=539960654
“And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously
give other people permission to do the same.” Nelson Mandela
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=539960654
by Neven Hanna
November 11, 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.
each one brighter
shining together
creating a brush fire
Empowering each other
witnesses together
offering freely
the gifts of our lives
Born of the one light
the rising of Christ
shining brightly
in this earth, the dark
Together burning
ever brighter still
together shining
that the whole world may live
November 11, 2010
inspired by Facebook status quote
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=111022438964216&id=539960654
“And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously
give other people permission to do the same.” Nelson Mandela
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=539960654
by Neven Hanna
November 11, 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.
His Light Growing
Each candle lighting
each one brightly
shining together
creating a brush fire
Shining together
His light growing
each believer burning
with the Spirit’s fire
Each candle lighting
others in turn
sowing seeds of his fire
oh may they burn
November 11, 2010
inspired by Facebook status quote
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=111022438964216&id=539960654
“And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously
give other people permission to do the same.” Nelson Mandela
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=539960654
by Neven Hanna
November 11, 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.
His Sacrifice
His sacrifice complete
knowing what was to come
coming down to earth
going the way of the cross
His sacrifice unfathomable
choosing to die for us
living humbly as a servant
taking on our stain
Turning his life over
paying the ultimate price
sacrificing himself on the cross
that we would see paradise
November 11, 2010
Veteran’s Day
&
the sacrifice of Jesus Christ
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A.
Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011,
2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Poetry Where You Live.
His Sacrifice Greater
Understanding in a small way
some of what he gave
his sacrifice greater
the consequence immense
Yet on these days
of memory of their service
a hint of the grace of God
in coming to the earth
His gift unconditional
not based on our worth
giving his all for us
that we could have new birth
Their sacrifice reminding us
of what he did for man
going the way of the cross
part of the Father’s plan
November 11, 2010
Veteran’s Day
&
the sacrifice of Jesus Christ
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A.
Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011,
2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 23,410+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
Fair to Compare
Though they are flawed
human motives blurred
maybe not so pure of heart
as the one who climbed the cross
But fair to compare
a sacrifice for us
for the greater good
not focused on themselves
So many veterans
those who chose to serve
sacrificing all for us
that we would be free
Like Christ in service
submitting their will
offering their lives for us
that we would truly live
November 11, 2010
Veteran’s Day
&
the sacrifice of Jesus Christ
human motives blurred
maybe not so pure of heart
as the one who climbed the cross
But fair to compare
a sacrifice for us
for the greater good
not focused on themselves
So many veterans
those who chose to serve
sacrificing all for us
that we would be free
Like Christ in service
submitting their will
offering their lives for us
that we would truly live
November 11, 2010
Veteran’s Day
&
the sacrifice of Jesus Christ
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A.
Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011,
2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 23,410+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
Unable to Repay
We must never forget
conscious of their sacrifice
unable to repay
the awful price they paid
We must be faithful
to the cause their fought for
freedom is not free
it requires vigilance
Faithful to the dream
of life and liberty
taking up our cross
for all eternity
November 11, 2010
Veteran’s Day
&
the sacrifice of Jesus Christ
conscious of their sacrifice
unable to repay
the awful price they paid
We must be faithful
to the cause their fought for
freedom is not free
it requires vigilance
Faithful to the dream
of life and liberty
taking up our cross
for all eternity
November 11, 2010
Veteran’s Day
&
the sacrifice of Jesus Christ
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A.
Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011,
2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 23,410+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
Reminding me of Christ
So human, so real
their sacrifice complete
serving their people
that we would be free
offering their lives
reminding me of Christ
giving their all
helping us to believe
in something nobler yet
the love of God revealed
in the sacrifice of Christ
November 11, 2010
Veteran’s Day
&
the sacrifice of Jesus Christ
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A.
Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011,
2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Poetry Where You Live.
Because of their service
Because of their service
carrying their cross
choosing to serve
paying an awful cost
The pain of their scars
sometimes within
some going to the grave
that we may truly live
November 11, 2010
Veteran’s Day
&
the sacrifice of Jesus Christ
carrying their cross
choosing to serve
paying an awful cost
The pain of their scars
sometimes within
some going to the grave
that we may truly live
November 11, 2010
Veteran’s Day
&
the sacrifice of Jesus Christ
All of my
poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved.
Contact me at Ray
Foss for usage. See all 29,880+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
Because they served
Remember them always
those who went for us
because they served
we have life, liberty
happiness inside
what we make of it
because they served
and sacrificed for us
November 11, 2010
Veteran’s Day
those who went for us
because they served
we have life, liberty
happiness inside
what we make of it
because they served
and sacrificed for us
November 11, 2010
Veteran’s Day
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A.
Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011,
2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 23,410+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
In real presence
if we only knew
the healing of our witness
standing with them
sitting in silence
in real presence
such healing to convey
offering a hand, hope
strength for another day
we can share with each other
passing, fitful, driveby greetings
or we can share Christ
in real presence with one another
sometimes silence
listening to them
all that someone needs
not solutions to their problems
the healing of our witness
standing with them
sitting in silence
in real presence
such healing to convey
offering a hand, hope
strength for another day
we can share with each other
passing, fitful, driveby greetings
or we can share Christ
in real presence with one another
sometimes silence
listening to them
all that someone needs
not solutions to their problems
==============
edited January 22, 2016
Fully Present – v2
posted March 11, 2004
written January 1, 2004 – 22:00 – 22:20
See page 135 of tuesdays with Morrie
Fully Present
&
November 11, 2010
a holy silence
November 11, 2010
in the silence of listening
November 11, 2010
In the healing of listening
November 11, 2010
In real presence
Church
Council
opening
devotional
on 1 John 4
and book,
“Kitchen Table Wisdom”
and the
author’s story of experiencing Carl Roger’s use
of
unconditional positive regard
by Reverend
Huntley Halvorson
Suncook
United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 9,
2010
& see
See page 135 of tuesdays with Morrie
by Mitch Albom
All of my
poems and photographs are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002,
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,
2016. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for
usage. See all 40,770+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
in the healing of listening
prayer in our presence
being truly with one another
sharing our lives complete
simply being with them
in the healing of listening
unconditional, acceptance
compassion for the other
for all the people in our lives
offering presence
the healing of grace
by simple sharing with them
moments of our days
being truly with one another
sharing our lives complete
simply being with them
in the healing of listening
unconditional, acceptance
compassion for the other
for all the people in our lives
offering presence
the healing of grace
by simple sharing with them
moments of our days
==============
edited January 22, 2016
Fully Present – v2
posted March 11, 2004
written January 1, 2004 – 22:00 – 22:20
See page 135 of tuesdays with Morrie
Fully Present
&
November 11, 2010
a holy silence
November 11, 2010
in the silence of listening
November 11, 2010
In the healing of listening
November 11, 2010
In real presence
Church
Council
opening
devotional
on 1 John 4
and book,
“Kitchen Table Wisdom”
and the
author’s story of experiencing Carl Roger’s use
of
unconditional positive regard
by Reverend
Huntley Halvorson
Suncook
United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 9,
2010
& see
See page 135 of tuesdays with Morrie
by Mitch Albom
All of my
poems and photographs are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002,
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,
2016. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for
usage. See all 40,770+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
a holy silence
a holy silence
in truly being presence
sharing with someone
the moments of our lives
being with them
in sorrow, in discerning
healing with our being
simple silent with them
==============
edited January 22, 2016
Fully Present – v2
posted March 11, 2004
written January 1, 2004 – 22:00 – 22:20
See page 135 of tuesdays with Morrie
Fully Present
&
November 11, 2010
a holy silence
November 11, 2010
in the silence of listening
November 11, 2010
In the healing of listening
November 11, 2010
In real presence
Church
Council
opening
devotional
on 1 John 4
and book,
“Kitchen Table Wisdom”
and the
author’s story of experiencing Carl Roger’s use
of
unconditional positive regard
by Reverend
Huntley Halvorson
Suncook
United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 9,
2010
& see
See page 135 of tuesdays with Morrie
by Mitch Albom
All of my
poems and photographs are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002,
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,
2016. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for
usage. See all 40,770+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
in the silence of listening
something holy, a presence
the healing, the power
in the silence of listening
being with someone
totally there
offering them love
healing in our compassion
being fully human
shedding the masks
leaving us naked
ourselves before God
the healing, the power
in the silence of listening
being with someone
totally there
offering them love
healing in our compassion
being fully human
shedding the masks
leaving us naked
ourselves before God
==============
edited January 22, 2016
Fully Present – v2
posted March 11, 2004
written January 1, 2004 – 22:00 – 22:20
See page 135 of tuesdays with Morrie
Fully Present
&
November 11, 2010
a holy silence
November 11, 2010
in the silence of listening
November 11, 2010
In the healing of listening
November 11, 2010
In real presence
Church
Council
opening
devotional
on 1 John 4
and book,
“Kitchen Table Wisdom”
and the
author’s story of experiencing Carl Roger’s use
of
unconditional positive regard
by Reverend
Huntley Halvorson
Suncook
United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 9,
2010
& see
See page 135 of tuesdays with Morrie
by Mitch Albom
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poems and photographs are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002,
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,
2016. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for
usage. See all 40,770+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
A Depth of Faith
Turning to God
knowing we are his people
those he has saved
by the depth of his grace
Turning from the world
believing in his promise
going where he leads us
knowing we will be fed
A depth of faith
the certainty of his people
the sheep of his flock
following the master’s calling
Trusting in him
the unseen creator
feeling his presence with us
the warmth of his loving hands
November 9, 2010
Message for Children: the Big Idea for November:
“We can trust in God” (Exodus 6:7)
&
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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
knowing we are his people
those he has saved
by the depth of his grace
Turning from the world
believing in his promise
going where he leads us
knowing we will be fed
A depth of faith
the certainty of his people
the sheep of his flock
following the master’s calling
Trusting in him
the unseen creator
feeling his presence with us
the warmth of his loving hands
November 9, 2010
Message for Children: the Big Idea for November:
“We can trust in God” (Exodus 6:7)
&
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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
In the Unseen God
Trusting not in this world
but in the unseen God
going where we are led
Believing in him somehow
that his people will be fed
Study the ancient scripture
the people of old
who followed where he led them
as the prophets had foretold
So much evidence
the facts of the their story
God keeps his commitments
even when we turn from him
November 9, 2010
Message for Children: the Big Idea for November:
“We can trust in God” (Exodus 6:7)
&
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.
but in the unseen God
going where we are led
Believing in him somehow
that his people will be fed
Study the ancient scripture
the people of old
who followed where he led them
as the prophets had foretold
So much evidence
the facts of the their story
God keeps his commitments
even when we turn from him
November 9, 2010
Message for Children: the Big Idea for November:
“We can trust in God” (Exodus 6:7)
&
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.
Freeing Us from Slavery
Our faith, believing in Christ
in the love of God
believing in his promises
redeeming us from death
Freeing us from slavery
that we may truly live
sharing God’s goodness
to everyone we meet
Trusting in God
for he will provide
following where he leads us
unafraid of the other side
November 9, 2010
Message for Children: the Big Idea for November:
“We can trust in God” (Exodus 6:7)
&
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 19,090+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Near to Me
When I call, when I believe
feeling God near to me
closer to God
to that eternal mystery
feeling the warmth of his embrace
to awesome truth of his grace
leading me to sing his praise
in all the days of my week
November 9, 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
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 19,090+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
feeling God near to me
closer to God
to that eternal mystery
feeling the warmth of his embrace
to awesome truth of his grace
leading me to sing his praise
in all the days of my week
November 9, 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
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 19,090+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Filled with His Word
Oh, That we would worship
offering our lives to God
that we would be filled
overflowing with his word
A prayer, Our lives different
set apart from world
guided us ever
by the leading of the Spirit
Hearing, The calling of God
burning deep within our hearts
leading our steps
that we would be his hands and feet
Witnesses, The very presence of God
in his image he made us from the clay
the Spirit in us, that we would offer up
humbly, our lives to him always
November 9, 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
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.
offering our lives to God
that we would be filled
overflowing with his word
A prayer, Our lives different
set apart from world
guided us ever
by the leading of the Spirit
Hearing, The calling of God
burning deep within our hearts
leading our steps
that we would be his hands and feet
Witnesses, The very presence of God
in his image he made us from the clay
the Spirit in us, that we would offer up
humbly, our lives to him always
November 9, 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
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.
Look to God
Worshipping Him
all of our days
looking to God
not to the world
for all of our needs
trusting in Him instead
So hard to do
in this present age
the lie of the self-made man
ringing loudly in our ears
as if we were all we need
Praising God all of our days
cleaving to our king
mindful of our distance from him
the creator of heaven and earth
November 9, 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
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 19,090+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
All of Our Needs – 2
If we have eyes to see
honestly look around
God is the one
providing all of our needs
to all the creatures on earth
Providing enough
hearing our cries
our prayers in the night
God meeting all of our needs
showering us with his loving grace
merciful in all he does
November 9, 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
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.
Crowned with Salvation
Maybe not with diamonds
not with pearls or other jewels
the saints more humbly serving
walking on this earth
But oh what a bounty
endless gifts of God’s grace
the saints bound for glory
crowned with salvation
entering the pearly gates
November 9, 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.
not with pearls or other jewels
the saints more humbly serving
walking on this earth
But oh what a bounty
endless gifts of God’s grace
the saints bound for glory
crowned with salvation
entering the pearly gates
November 9, 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.
Crying Out
The saints are the ones
crying out for the others
those who are lost,
those who are in pain
needing the presence of God
Doing all in their power
to bring them closer
into the arms of the Lord
Serving as they are able
that all would be restored
November 9, 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.
crying out for the others
those who are lost,
those who are in pain
needing the presence of God
Doing all in their power
to bring them closer
into the arms of the Lord
Serving as they are able
that all would be restored
November 9, 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.
Joyous
Happy in God’s goodness
raining down on others
prayers and efforts answered
by our sovereign Lord
Hoping for transformation
that all would come to know Him
seeking only comfort, healing
for everyone we meet
Joyous in the moments
the bits of grace writ large
the moments of saving
when someone turns to the Lord
November 9, 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.
raining down on others
prayers and efforts answered
by our sovereign Lord
Hoping for transformation
that all would come to know Him
seeking only comfort, healing
for everyone we meet
Joyous in the moments
the bits of grace writ large
the moments of saving
when someone turns to the Lord
November 9, 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.
Not in Tangible Things
Hard for the world to understand
trusting in the unseen
the living power of Christ
not in tangible things
Focused not on things of this earth
but in heaven above
serving humbly our risen king
going where we are led
Trusting in God, his infinite love
persevering in faith
being the hands and feet
leading others to Christ
by humbly sowing His seeds
November 9, 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 19,090+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Hungry to Know Him More
Now that I have come to believe
hungry to know Him more
to understand the love of God
the grace of Christ come down
Something of what it means to be hungry
hungry for the Lord
aware of my distance from him
yet by grace I am restored
Wanting to see Jesus
to walk in His ways
seeking to be worthy of grace
in my walk all of my days
November 9, 2010
(and yes, I know I cannot be “worthy” of grace)
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 to know Him more
to understand the love of God
the grace of Christ come down
Something of what it means to be hungry
hungry for the Lord
aware of my distance from him
yet by grace I am restored
Wanting to see Jesus
to walk in His ways
seeking to be worthy of grace
in my walk all of my days
November 9, 2010
(and yes, I know I cannot be “worthy” of grace)
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 His Word
The idea of being hungry
in the Beatitudes
not so much physical poverty
as much as hunger for the word
not so much being poor
in the way of this world
being aware of our humbleness
when compared to our Lord
November 9, 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.
in the Beatitudes
not so much physical poverty
as much as hunger for the word
not so much being poor
in the way of this world
being aware of our humbleness
when compared to our Lord
November 9, 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.
Before we accepted the grace
Do you remember your past
no matter how recent
before we accepted the grace
the sacrifice of Christ
Our lives so different
before we accepted Christ
before we were guided by his love
selfishness, ignorance instead
Needing to keep the mirror close
to remember our stain
though it was washed away
by the blood of the lamb
Never ceasing to be grateful
ever praising our king
singing out our hosannas
letting our praising ring
November 9, 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.
no matter how recent
before we accepted the grace
the sacrifice of Christ
Our lives so different
before we accepted Christ
before we were guided by his love
selfishness, ignorance instead
Needing to keep the mirror close
to remember our stain
though it was washed away
by the blood of the lamb
Never ceasing to be grateful
ever praising our king
singing out our hosannas
letting our praising ring
November 9, 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.
Difficult to love someone
Hard to love our enemies
those in distant lands
difficult too to love
someone making our lives miserable
hard to understand
Christ’s message clear
opposite from the world
to love even our enemies
even those who persecute you,
everyone, all of mankind
November 9, 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 hardest teaching
The hardest teaching
we will ever hear
to love those who hate us
our enemies far and near
Our Lord speaking
even in His death
forgiving those who killed him
each one of us
To love not our friends only
those we hold dear
to love also those who hate us
our enemies far and near
November 9, 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.
Never Forget
We must never forget
we were destined for darkness
the stain of our sin
the price we would pay
Christ’s mercy
His grace, His love
taking on our punishment
going to the grave
November 9, 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.
we were destined for darkness
the stain of our sin
the price we would pay
Christ’s mercy
His grace, His love
taking on our punishment
going to the grave
November 9, 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.
When We are in the Light
When we are in the light
the grace of God shining
the love of God raising
us from the grave
Needing to be mindful
not forgetting the darkness
the pit of our lives
when we were under the law
By grace only
gathered from the four winds
all of us sheep
of the one flock of the king
We are to remember
to share the love of Jesus
the depth of his mercy
for this he came down
Taking on our stain
the sin of the ages
dying that we
would rise in glory with him
Remembering to be witnesses
to sharing this holy message
despite the slings and arrows
standing up for the right
November 9, 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 Light
We are standing in the light
after Christ’s resurrection
people of faith standing together
the gathered sheep of His flock
We forget the darkness
where we wallowed
before we believed
when under the law
Needing to remember
ever and always
the depth of His grace
the awful price that He paid
November 9, 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.
Forgetting the Darkness
We must ever be vigilant
that we would never be forgetful
forgetting the darkness
our living in sin
Ever to be faithful
aware of His grace
ever sharing God’s love
to the whole human race
November 9, 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.
that we would never be forgetful
forgetting the darkness
our living in sin
Ever to be faithful
aware of His grace
ever sharing God’s love
to the whole human race
November 9, 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.
Where we came from
needing to remember
our fate under the law
failing to be worthy
bound for Sheol at our death
Where we came from
When Christ redeemed us
Rising from the ashes
Bound for glory instead
November 8, 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.
our fate under the law
failing to be worthy
bound for Sheol at our death
Where we came from
When Christ redeemed us
Rising from the ashes
Bound for glory instead
November 8, 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.
Saintly Living
In the way of the Beatitudes
guided by His teaching
saintly living
humbly, in God’s love
God is the teacher
in the walk of our lives
His word teaching
how to walk in His ways
November 8, 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.
guided by His teaching
saintly living
humbly, in God’s love
God is the teacher
in the walk of our lives
His word teaching
how to walk in His ways
November 8, 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.
Happy
Not for fame, for glory
treasures in this life
Happy being an instrument
doing the work of Christ
November 8, 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.
Mindful of Our Blessings
Holding onto poverty
humbleness in life
mindful of our blessings
of how far we have come
Washed in the waters
made clean by His blood
rising with our savior
in Him are we restored
November 8, 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.
humbleness in life
mindful of our blessings
of how far we have come
Washed in the waters
made clean by His blood
rising with our savior
in Him are we restored
November 8, 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.
Faithful to His Promises
Alive with us
God hears our cries
faithful to His promises
answering our prayers
providing all our needs
creator and redeemer
healing our brokenness
November 8, 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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Monday, November 08, 2010
Constantly Fed
Living as worship
walking with the Lord
seeking only his goodness
comfort in his word
Constantly fed with his true
the story of the saints
the joy in his humble sacrifice
the hope in the way of the cross
Coming into worship
as I wake each day
hoping to be worthy
as I walk on the servant’s way
November 8, 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.
walking with the Lord
seeking only his goodness
comfort in his word
Constantly fed with his true
the story of the saints
the joy in his humble sacrifice
the hope in the way of the cross
Coming into worship
as I wake each day
hoping to be worthy
as I walk on the servant’s way
November 8, 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.
A Hymn of Praise
An acrostic song of perfection
complete in its form
a hymn of praise raising
a song of joy to the Lord
The people singing
embracing God’s majesty
joy in his protection
the promises of our king
November 8, 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.
complete in its form
a hymn of praise raising
a song of joy to the Lord
The people singing
embracing God’s majesty
joy in his protection
the promises of our king
November 8, 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.
A Life that is Humble
Living in awareness
of the distance from God
on the call to service
love for our fellow man
A life that is humble
defining the way of the saints
giving all as their offering
walking humble with our God
November 8, 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.
of the distance from God
on the call to service
love for our fellow man
A life that is humble
defining the way of the saints
giving all as their offering
walking humble with our God
November 8, 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.
Worship God Always
Not just on Sundays
all the days of the weeks
worship God always
singing praises to our king
Share with others
as did the Christ
offering love
to everyone we meet
Act out of our belief
cleaving to our God
serving where we are led
answering when he calls.
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 the days of the weeks
worship God always
singing praises to our king
Share with others
as did the Christ
offering love
to everyone we meet
Act out of our belief
cleaving to our God
serving where we are led
answering when he calls.
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
A Flowing River
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.
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.
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.
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