a song of wholeness and healing

It is our song, of God’s mercy
of his love showering down
raining down from above
a song of grace, of unending peace
a strong rock to stand on
a hope in our future
a song of wholeness and healing
love coming down
walking among us
giving up his crown
Living that we would see
the face of God alive
dying that we may live
once more with our God


November 20, 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 Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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 19,930+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a song of praise (2)

May we ever sing
a sing of praise
may our hearts be filled
with the joy of grace
May we sing to our king
thanksgiving for his love
may we ever be singing
how great thou art

November 20, 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 19,180+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a song of forgiveness

Christ’s song, of forgiveness
for all mankind
washing our stain
making us whole
a rhythm, a rhyme
a rich melody
welling up within
oh may we sing

November 20, 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 Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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 19,930+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a song in the air

There’s a song in the air
hope on the breeze
God’s voice whispering
calling to us’

A song in the air
breathed by each heart
singing to God
praises, that the start

Hope for today
a tomorrow with him
rising, together
oh may we sing

Joining in worship
in time set apart
singing together
in each believer’s heart

November 20, 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 19,180+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a song of joy

a song of joy
needing to be sung
a bell of hope
needing to be rung
God’s grace shining
down upon us
leading us on
from light into light
offering hope
comfort in him
leading us to sing
freed from stain
the cost of our sin
to serve by choice
to take up our cross
to reach for the heavens
oh let our song ring

November 20, 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 19,180+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a song of redemption

healing, redemption
in the act of Christ
turning to God
become the sacrifice
his love divine
choosing to serve
to offer himself
to the whole world
a song of redemption
pouring from our lips
leading us on
singing from the heights

November 20, 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 Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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 19,930+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a song in our hearts

God love plants
a song in our hearts
the love of God
wanting to come out
to be shared
so that all would hear
that all would know
that God is always near
A song in our hearts
needing to grow
to be nurtured and cared
because God loves us so

November 20, 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 Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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 19,930+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a song in our voice (2)

God’s song in our voice
his message to share
the work of the Christ
our cross to bear
the hope of all time
in the grace of the son
coming to earth
to make us all one
a song in our voice
rising to the rooftops
love raining down
to fill us all up
poured out for all
to the ends of the earth
that all would know God
that all would have new birth

November 20, 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 Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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 19,930+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a song in our minds

In our hearts, in our minds
a song of hope, of praise
joy welling us
singing ever
from our beating hearts
a song rising
needing to be sung
to be heard in the world
a bell to be rung
sharing God’s grace
our hope in his love
love pouring down
raining down from above

November 20, 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 19,180+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Saying Yes with His Life

Not answering God,
nothing recorded
saying yes with his life,
leaving his homeland
going where he was sent
without a single word

No sign of doubt
no moment of hesitation
going as he was called
to another country

God calling Abram
to leave all he had known
acting only on faith
a journey into the unknown
to go as he was called
to trust in the Lord

November 20, 2010
Genesis 12:1-9
and Men’s Group discussion
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 20, 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 19,930+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Painting Words

Every picture tells a story
yet words can draw, can paint
can make a picture
a rich tapestry, the splash of color
the senses all bursting with life

Painting words on the canvas
the language calling us to dream
to see the world in the written mosaic
the colored stained glass
coming to life

November 18, 2010
http://www.voiceseducation.org/
http://www.voiceseducation.org/content/poetry-about-words
http://www.voiceseducation.org/content/raymond-s-foss-poems

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 19,180+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Fanning the Flames of Joy

Our joy must be kindled
the ancient hope revealed
the fulfillment in our savior
all of mankind healed

Fanning the flames of joy
the song of the ages
the hope the saints kindled
to be tended by us

We are the forebears
of those who will follow
we must share the good news
planting our seeds richly

Sowing our joy
even when we are threatened
our task to bear witness
as we are commissioned

To be his hands and feet
his voice in the world
to be the flames in this time
the light to all the nations

November 18, 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 19,180+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a living act of worship

making each day Sunday
our Sabbath
worshiping ever
ever and always

our lives holy
a living act of worship
each breath to God
to him be the glory

Joy ceasing us
filling us ever
grace to pour out
all of our days

Healing to offer
through our witness
love raining down
for us to ever share

November 18, 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 19,210+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Filled with Joy

Filled with joy
entering in
into your house
to be with you again

Wishing ever
always, amen
that each day is worship
from beginning to end


November 18, 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 19,180+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Out in the Woods, the Old Stone Wall

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God’s voice in the song - 2

I hear God’s voice
in the song of the faithful
in the words from their lips
the touch of their hands

Guide by the Spirit
continuing our savior’s work
going as we have been commissioned
to the ends of the earth

November 18, 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 19,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Your voice on the wind

In this time of worship
sharing in your house
praying that we would have ears
to hear your still small voice

Your voice on the wind
beating in our hearts
leading us to love, to serve
to offer up your grace

Guide us in this time
renewing our faith
reverently seeking you
the warmth of your embrace

Send us forth, our father
to continue Christ’s work
offering you to the world
that all may see your face


November 18, 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 19,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Courage to Shout

Give me courage to shout
to sing your praises on high
Give me words to share
to the ends of the earth
Lead me to unknown places
where they know not your word
Lead me where I may not want to go
in service to you oh Lord
Teach me what to say
to bear my witness anew
Teach me how to show your love
to all the people I meet
Guide my steps Jesus
that I may follow you
Guide my steps my brother
for I know I have work to do


November 18, 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 19,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Seeing You in the World

Our hope, our prayer
entering into worship
sharing this time together
hearing your holy word

That we would be open
our eyes unfettered by scales
seeing you in the world
in all our days with you

Sensing you with us
adding to our joy
feeling the Spirit’s guiding
in every step on earth

Your majesty around us
leading us to sing
your grace washing over us
our Lord, our God, our King


November 18, 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 19,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Worshipping You - 2

Coming into your house
into your presence, consciously
entering in to worship
humbly, on our knees

Mindful of your sacrifice
of your fulfilling all your promises
coming to earth as a man
taking on our sin

We are filled with joy
worshipping you together
sharing our commitment with one another
joyfully being filled

Going out into the world
singing your praises
shouting out to the world
the saving of our maker

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edited July 6, 2015

Worshipping You – 2 – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/07/worshipping-you-2-v2.html

November 18, 2010

Worshipping You – 2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/11/worshipping-you-2.html

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!”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/11/worshipping-you-2.html

http://www.suncookumc.org/MessagePastorRuth111410.dsp

by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

http://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

November 14, 2010

Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost

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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 40,630+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Worship - haiku

All of life worship
connected, everything
every word, deed

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edited July 8, 2015

Worship – haiku – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/07/worship-haiku-v2.html

November 18, 2010

Worship – haiku

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/11/worship-haiku.html

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!”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/11/worshipping-you-2.html

http://www.suncookumc.org/MessagePastorRuth111410.dsp

by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

http://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

November 14, 2010

Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost

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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 40,630+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Joy – haiku

Worship with joy, love
offering, joy welling up
praise, our hearts singing


November 18, 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 19,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

All is Worship – 2

Ever and always
all the days of our lives
a witness to his power
to our faith and our beliefs

All of life is worship
connected to our savior
all of our days witnesses
to what we truly believe

We must act accordingly
true to our highest calling
loving all around us
even our enemies

Living faithful to our calling
out into the world
joyfully going
wherever the Spirit leads

Sharing our joyful witness
our love for all our neighbors
worship in all we do
in our walk upon the earth


November 18, 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 19,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Lives of Worship

Oh I pray Lord, I offer to you
that my life would be worship
cleaving to you
singing my praises
offering your love
the joy welling up in me
that it would be poured out

Not just on Sunday, oh I pray not
that my life each day
would be a testament of your love
that I would share openly
bright my light shining
offering my witness
to the ends of the earth

November 18, 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 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Like Burgundy Leather

The rich color of the oak
the leaves before their falling
shining in the morning
brightly in the sun
Like burgundy leather
stiff in the cold breeze
standing firmly, at attention
as if calling me to look
to take their picture eagerly
to share the love of God

November 18, 2010
oak leaves below the hedge by our front door
7:42am, November 18, 2010
Suncook, NH





All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Givin a Shout Out!

Here is Ruth's sermon on the church's website.

http://www.suncookumc.org/MessagePastorRuth111410.dsp

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

flowing from our hearts

in fulfillment triumph
the words of the prophet
flowing from our hearts
in joy and in praise

Knowing our savior
our brother still with us
his Spirit guiding us
all of our days

Joy overflowing
rising within us
giving us words
to share his grace

Teaching us ever
onward to glory
witnesses to God’s grace
his love for all mankind

November 18, 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 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

needing to be shared

Our joy, our witness
needing to be shared
offered to others
the healing of Christ

The presence of our savior
living within us
bearing us onward
from light into light

Proclaim it loudly
shout to the heavens
from the rooftops and mountains
the song of his praise

Needing to be shared
the joy of God’s grace
his love overflowing
a wellspring always

November 18, 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 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

welling up

Joy overflowing
rising within me
a song for my maker
creator and God
Oh to sing, to rise in singing
all my days long
to join with the saints
all who have gone before
sharing the same singing
in that bright song
Of my savior
his sacrifice, my salvation
joy overflowing
like a spring rising
forever and always

November 18, 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 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Joy overflowing

God with us
joy overflowing
pouring like water
from the wellsprings of my heart

Wanting to share
the hope of our salvation
not in our works
but in the sacrifice of Christ

Each of us able
to take up the song
singing God’s praises
all the day long

November 18, 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 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Greatest Living With Us

The words of the prophet
come alive
living with us
the greatest ever
who ever lived
Living with us still
God, Christ alive
his Spirit dwelling
inside each believer’s heart

November 18, 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 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A Song in Our Voice

If we let go
give God control
if we live his words
comfort in our soul
If we turn our lives
over to God
a song in our voice
mighty and loud
sharing the story
His grace poured down
flooding the whole world
joy to abound

November 17, 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 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A Song that Must be Sung

The hope of Isaiah
of the promise to come
the fulfillment in Jesus
the Father, the Son
God’s grace poured down
living on earth
redeemed by his blood
with him we have new birth
Shout to the rooftops
on the mountainside
in every day of our lives
hope raining down
Washed by the waters
cleansed by his blood
singing the song of joy
beating in our hearts

November 17, 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 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Let the World Know

Share the good news
let the world know
spread the joy freely
to the whole world
the creator of the earth
healed our brokenness
replaced our fear with hope
buckets of water
from the wells of salvation
saving us all, every tribe
every person, every nation
All of us redeemed
he is my strength and salvation

November 17, 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.

Finding My Joy

In you oh Lord
finding my joy
my sense of belonging
of being loved
going out with joy
sharing with the world
your grace, your word
my living waters
guiding my steps
all of my days
leading me home
home to you

November 17, 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.

Searching for Your Joy

Within my soul
the Spirit within me
Christ alive,
while I walk the earth
his dying for me
with him I have new birth

Searching for your joy
the waters welling up
living within
alive with us
when we turn to God
when we let him in

November 17, 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.

From the Rooftops

We should be singing
shouting out loud
from the rooftops sharing
the joy in our song

God redeeming
raising us up
his sacrifice healing
the sin from our hearts

We should be sharing
the joy that we know
the love overflowing
pouring, flowing
raining down on us

Grace living, love abounding
flowing from our mouths
our actions speaking
witnessing, sharing
of the love of God for us

November 17, 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.

From the Wells of Salvation

From the wells of salvation
the living waters unending
healing us ever
the Spirit within

Christ with us
the living waters
guiding our steps
on the earth here below

November 17, 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.

God’s Voice in Our Song

His word in our hearts
God’s voice in our song
singing his praises
all the days long

Our hope in our savior
our joy in his grace
healing us from darkness
raising us from the grave

November 16, 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.

Alive, with Us

Christ, alive, with us
the holy one of heaven
the anointed one
Sing praises
shout from the heights
the Lord is our strength
our song, our life

November 16, 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.

Those Unaware of Our Joy – v1

Among us, with us
part of our world
those who would follow
new in their walk
young, in this world

Those unaware of our joy
needing to hear
the song in our hearts
words of good cheer

We need to shout
to sing out loud
to share with the world
the song of our king

November 15, 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.

Those Unaware of Our Joy – v2

Among us, with us
part of our world
those who would follow
new in their walk
young, in this world

Those unaware of our joy
needing to hear
the song in our hearts
words of good cheer

We need to shout
to sing out loud
to share with the world
the love of our God

November 15, 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.

God is My Song

God is my song
my hope ever, yet
whatever comes
the joy in my heart

Needing to sing
to shout it clear
our hope in the world
He is ever near

November 15, 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.

Sharing Our Joy

Shouting out
sharing our joy
from the roof tops
with one another
out into the streets
a message of love
for the whole world

November 15, 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.

His Hands upon My Clay

God’s hands, reshaping me
when I give to his touch
when I become empty
when I become supple
molded by my master
to his holy plan

His hands upon my clay
the path of my life
leading me to the pastures
beside the still waters
guiding my steps
if I submit to him

November 15, 2010
after posting several poems from 12/4/2009
to Christian Poetry
www.christianpoetry.org
November 13, 2010
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.

We Must Be Filled

We must be filled
to pour out love
we must be empty
to be filled

God’s grace here
right within in
burning with the fire
the dove from above

We must share
out into the world
the joy of knowing
our savior, our Lord

Filling us
right to the top
love to be poured out
yes, every drop

November 15, 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.

Pentecost Flames

Every day
Pentecost flames
burning brightly
in my life

Sharing joy
filling my heart
pouring out
that others may know

Love of God
rain down
sharing hope, life
for the whole world

November 15, 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 Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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 20,700+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Sermon, "Givin A Shout Out!", by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, Suncook United Methodist Church, Suncook, NH, November 14, 2010

Pastor Ruth Foss
November 14, 2010
Psalm 98 NLT Bible
Psalm 18:12-2 NLT Bible
Isaiah 12 The Message Bible

Givin A Shout Out!

The Lord be with you.
And also with you
Let us pray. . .

Loving God, we thank you for this day and for your presence here with us. What a joy it is to come into your house and worship you. We thank you for how abundantly you bless our lives. We pray for eyes to see you in the world around us. We pray for ears to hear your voice on the wind. We pray for hearts that are open to your love. We pray that we would hear the message that you have for us and the courage to shout it from the rooftops. Speak Lord, your children are listening. . .

Have you ever been so happy about something that you just want to shout it from the roof tops? Or have you been so happy about something that you just want to tell everyone who will listen about it? It may have been something that someone did for you that was just awesome. . .or the birth of a grandchild. . .or even just something that you know will make others happy. I know I have.

I remember when I met Ray. I was so happy that I had found. . .at least I think so. . .Mr. Right. I was so happy that God had put that “suitable helper” in my life and I wanted to tell everyone about him. It was. . .and still is. . .something that I love to shout from the rooftops. Or when I was called into ministry. . .that was something I wanted to share with my loved ones. I knew they would be happy for me and they were able to share in my joy (and they still do). There are so many moments in our lives that we just want to share. . .situations that happen that we need to “shout” about.

Pastor Huntley reminded us about singing our praise to God in everything that we do. . .to make our lives a living act of worship just for the shear “joy” of it because of what the Lord has done in our lives. But I have a question for you. . .do you share the joy that you found when you came to the throne of grace and accepted the free gift that God has offered us of salvation? I know that it can be hard sometimes. . .the world around us may not really want to hear what you have to say. . .people around us may think to their selves “Oh no. . .here goes that Holy Roller again”. . .there have been people who have even been put to death because they wanted to share this joy (Like we heard the other day about what’s happening in Iraq).

It’s a hard thing. . .but I don’t know about you but for me it is something that I just can’t contain. . .this joy I have inside. The writers of the Bible had a hard time containing it at times too. We heard about this joy in the Psalms that were heard this morning. We hear it throughout the Bible in many different ways. . .this joy that the writers feel. Now don’t get me wrong. . .I’m not trying to compare myself with the writers that were inspired by God to write the Bible but I can relate to their joy.

Even the prophet Isaiah has a song of praise to the Lord. It is found in Isaiah 12 and it really hits home for me. It reminds me of the joy that God has given me. It reminds me of what God has done in my life. It helps me see things in a different light when things seem to go wrong around me and I just can’t find that joy. . .that peace. . .within me. Let me read it for you and you can see for yourself what I am taking about. I’m reading from the Message Bible this morning. . .it reads: (read Isaiah 12)

The nation of Israel was going through so many trials, many of which they caused to happen to their-selves because of the way they acted. But they needed to think about the joy that God had given them in the past in order to make it in their present time to be able to move forward to their future. That sound like a lesson that needs to be revisited in the world today. . .a lesson that we, who are the people of their future, need to rekindle in the present so that we too may move on to the future for those who come behind us. Remember what I said a couple of weeks ago about us being upstream for those who are downstream.

So how can we of the present help those of the future as well as those in the present with us that have no idea about the joy we have within us? Well. . .give a shout out. . .share the stories about what the Lord has done for us so that those who are among us and before us can have that joy too.

Even though it may be hard. . .I have seen this happening here in the Suncook UMC. I see how a shout out is given each time stories are shared at Our Family’s Table. . .I see a shout out each time Suncook UMC opens its doors to those who need a place to meet and how the people of this church react to them. . .I see a shout out each time someone new comes through these doors and they are greeted and accepted as beloved children of God. . .I see a shout out when I think about the lift that will be put in so that those who cannot come into the church because of a disability will be able to enter in and become “part of the family”.

Beloved child of God. . .there is a song that needs to be sung, a song of joy and a song of praise. There is a song in the air. . .a song of redemption. . .a song of forgiveness. . .a song of wholeness and healing. Let us go forth into the world with a song in our hearts, minds and voice. . .let us sing the song from the rooftops. . .Jesus loves you and there’s nothing you can do about it! You never know who might be listening and needs to hear God’s voice in the song. The Lord is our salvation and ever present help. He is there for you and for me. . .let us join in one voice and sing, praise to our God and King!

AMEN

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.