Poetry Where You Live: 12/26/2010

Saturday, January 01, 2011

Be Still

Listen in silence
at peace within myself
Be still before our God
His voice speaking to us

Open to God’s calling
guiding us in His ways
the voice of God speaking to us
calling us by name

January 1, 2011
Matthew 2:9
and notes Ruth took in her new
“Journeying Through the Days 2011,
Calendar and Journal for Personal Reflection”
for December 31, 2010
&
Matthew 25:31-46
&
Matthew 1:18-25; Matthew 2:1-15
Isaiah 40:21, 28-31
Worship Theme: “Be still and know that I am God”
and sermon, “Listening to the Voice of the Prompter”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 2, 2011
Second Sunday after Christmas
Epiphany Sunday
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas
&
Luke 2:6-7
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
Luke 1:26-35, 38
Luke 2:1-7
Luke 2:8-20
Matthew 2:1-11
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre
Christmas Pageant (6:30pm service)
Meditation by Reverend Huntley Halvorson (11:00pm service)
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 24, 2010
Christmas Eve services,
6:30pm and 11:00pm
&
Matthew 2:1-5
Hebrews 12:28-13.3
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Matthew 1:18-25)
Worship Theme: “You never know where you will encounter God.”
Unison Prayer
and sermon, “Meeting Angels”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 19, 2010
Fourth Sunday of Advent
&
Isaiah 35:1-10
James 5:7-8
Call to Worship
church sign: “Uncontainable Joy”
Worship Theme: “Joy”
and sermon, “Uncontrollable”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 12, 2010
Third Sunday of Advent
&
2 Corinthians 4:1-10 (NRSV)
Isaiah 11:1-9 (TEV)
Luke 2:22-32 (TEV)
Luke 2:14 (bulletin cover)
Luke 2:8-14
Luke 19:41 (worship theme)
Responsive Prayer
(“Call to Worship #3”,
Year B, Second Sunday of Advent,
December 7, 2008, Order of service written by
the Rev. Nancy Townley, Abingdon author.)
http://www.worshipconnection.cokesbury.com/content.aspx?dyn=1705
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Psalm 72:1-7)
Children’s Message based on Matthew 1:21-23
Worship Theme: “If only you knew the way to peace”
and sermon, “Blessed Are the Peacemakers”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 5, 2010
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent

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Haystacks in the Woods

Hidden after springtime
the budding of the trees
unseen in the summer
until they lose their leaves

Haystacks in the woods
covered by the snow
yet still quite evident
the granite in the groves

January 1, 2011
drive from Pembroke, NH
to Claremont, NH
Rte 89 and Rte 103

Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.

A line of tracks

As if they were ants
walking across the expanse
the frozen field
a line of tracks
in single file
left by the herd of deer

January 1, 2011
drive from Pembroke, NH
to Claremont, NH
Rte 89 and Rte 103

Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.

Puddles on the Ice

The dry snow of this week
in the hot sun
puddles on the ice
the surface aglow

The lake frozen
yet there was the standing water
shimmering in the sun
blowing in the breezes

January 1, 2011
drive from Pembroke, NH
to Claremont, NH
Rte 89 and Rte 103

Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.

Mushrooms of Snow

The piles on the granite
rocks in the river
the heavy first snowfall
melting in the weather

Their sides eaten away
the fluff falling from their tops
the soufflé of early in the week
collapsing in on itself

Mushrooms of snow
rising from the stones
the rocks in the river
calling my eyes to look

January 1, 2011
drive from Pembroke, NH
to Claremont, NH
Rte 89 and Rte 103

Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.

Marshmallow Frosting

The black rocks in the river
the icebergs exposed
seeming topped with
a frozen confection
with marshmallow frosting
camouflaged as snow

January 1, 2011
drive from Pembroke, NH
to Claremont, NH
Rte 89 and Rte 103

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 21,400+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Meringue of Snow

In the warming weather
the snow melting somewhat
not merely powder
wrapping around the rocks

The white in the river
the water still clearly flowing
a meringue of snow
perched upon the stones

January 1, 2011
drive from Pembroke, NH
to Claremont, NH
Rte 89 and Rte 103

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 19,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Your Kingdom Now

In sharing your love
our joy in your presence
the sharing of your grace
with others in our lives

Your kingdom now
your reign on earth today
as more follow your call
to live by your way

Offering God, the Christ
in all we say and do
carrying on your work
until our work here is through

January 1, 2011
Revelations 21:1-6
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 1 and 2, 2011
“Epiphany’s Light”
by Anna Lee
for January 1, 2011
read January 1, 2011

Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.

The Day You Return

Not as the babe
the humble infant
coming in Your glory
the day we wait for
the day when creation is restored
reformed, made new
when heaven and earth are one
when we are all renewed

January 1, 2011
Revelations 21:1-6
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 1 and 2, 2011
“Epiphany’s Light”
by Anna Lee
for January 1, 2011
read January 1, 2011

Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.

Your Abiding Presence

Living in the vine
in your abiding presence
guiding us from within
the indwelling of your Spirit

Lord we praise you
we thank you for relationship
living with us ever
until you come in glory

January 1, 2011
Revelations 21:1-6
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 1 and 2, 2011
“Epiphany’s Light”
by Anna Lee
for January 1, 2011
read January 1, 2011

Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.

Manifest God’s Presence

We are to be His hands and feet
offering ourselves in service
humbly giving
sacrificially

We are to be His hands and feet
to manifest God’s presence
showing Christ to everyone we meet
in how we treat the stranger

All are children
made by the same sovereign God
all merely brothers and sisters
we had yet to meet

We are to be His hands and feet
disciples of the living God
yoked to our Savior
guided by His witness
His abiding love for all

January 1, 2011
Revelations 21:1-6
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 1 and 2, 2011
“Epiphany’s Light”
by Anna Lee
for January 1, 2011
read January 1, 2011

Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.

With Us Even Now

The living Christ
with us, even now
living with the sheep
here upon the ground

Guiding our journey
if we will truly listen
conforming our steps to our master
the calling from above

Sharing this time
our time on the earth
leading us to heaven
when our work is done

January 1, 2011
Revelations 21:1-6
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 1 and 2, 2011
“Epiphany’s Light”
by Anna Lee
for January 1, 2011
read January 1, 2011

Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.

God’s Loving Touch Known

We are to share
the truth of relationship
making God known
His loving touch real
alive as if he were still human
standing next to me
Guiding me on my walk
the turning of the year

January 1, 2011
Revelations 21:1-6
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 1 and 2, 2011
“Epiphany’s Light”
by Anna Lee
for January 1, 2011
read January 1, 2011

Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.

The Miracle of the Incarnation

Christ coming to earth
the miracle of the incarnation
God walking among us
humbly, on the earth

Nothing too much
no load to great
God right beside us
as we face each day

The new year dawning
with hope, opportunity
our Savior right here with us
all along our way

January 1, 2011
Revelations 21:1-6
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 1 and 2, 2011
“Epiphany’s Light”
by Anna Lee
for January 1, 2011
read January 1, 2011

Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.

Renewing Us Again

A new sense
a centering of our life
an assurance of you with us
in the starting once again

The new year here
the coming of our Savior
the turning of the page
restarting again

An opportunity, a promise
starting a revolution
Our lives in Your service
spreading Your message of love

January 1, 2011
Revelations 21:1-6
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 1 and 2, 2011
“Epiphany’s Light”
by Anna Lee
for January 1, 2011
read January 1, 2011

Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.

Friday, December 31, 2010

Watch Night – haiku

Looking at the year
Seeing You walking with me
hope for tomorrow

December 31, 2010
Isaiah 43:16,18-19 (NIV)
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
&
Ruth’s meditation, “New Year”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-year.html
on her “ A Handmaiden of the Lord” blog
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
&
Numbers 6:24-26
Watch Night
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/newyears/watchnight.asp
http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=11612
New Year’s Eve
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas

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.

In Our Joys and Our Sorrows

In reflection, see You
in our joys and our sorrows
with us throughout the year
all of our yesterdays
knowing You will be with us too
for all of our tomorrows

December 31, 2010
Isaiah 43:16,18-19 (NIV)
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
&
Ruth’s meditation, “New Year”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-year.html
on her “ A Handmaiden of the Lord” blog
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
&
Numbers 6:24-26
Watch Night
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/newyears/watchnight.asp
http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=11612
New Year’s Eve
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas

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.

A Way Through

In the challenges of the year
the dark places
knowing now Your guiding hand
Your protection in the rough spaces

There with us ever
shining Your light on us
directing where we must go
and being there with us

A way through the desert
the wilderness places
within Your loving arms
our refuge, quiet, and rest

December 31, 2010
Isaiah 43:16,18-19 (NIV)
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
&
Ruth’s meditation, “New Year”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-year.html
on her “ A Handmaiden of the Lord” blog
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
&
Numbers 6:24-26
Watch Night
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/newyears/watchnight.asp
http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=11612
New Year’s Eve
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas

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.

Showering Us with Love

In thinking about the year
what has been
reflecting on Your goodness
Your presence here with us

Showering us with love
raining down from above
welling up within us
knowing it comes from You

So richly have we been blessed
so sure of our future
finding peace within the storms
protection from the trials of life
comfort in Your arms

December 31, 2010
Isaiah 43:16,18-19 (NIV)
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
&
Numbers 6:24-26
Watch Night
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/newyears/watchnight.asp
http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=11612
New Year’s Eve
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas

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.

In Silent Meditation

In silent meditation
approaching the new year
reflecting on the things of the past
the things yet to be

Waiting in the quiet
the stillness of reflection
sensing You with us
a constant, strong presence

God we need You
we want to walk beside You
into the future with You
all the days of our lives

Knowing You have been with us
the walk of our lives
knowing You will be with us
until our days here are done

December 31, 2010
Isaiah 43:16,18-19 (NIV)
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
&
Numbers 6:24-26
Watch Night
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/newyears/watchnight.asp
http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=11612
New Year’s Eve
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas

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.

Before Epiphany

Before Epiphany
after the birth of the King
in the waning hours of history
the turning of the years

Watching in our hearts
waiting in prayer
humbly reviewing the year
finding You with us there

Offering You our gifts
the outpourings of our hearts
worshipping Your within us
knowing You fill us up

December 31, 2010
Isaiah 43:16,18-19 (NIV)
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
&
Numbers 6:24-26
Watch Night
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/newyears/watchnight.asp
http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=11612
New Year’s Eve
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas

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.

Reflecting on the Year

Slowing down again
stilling our hurriedness
reflecting on the year
Your blessings on our lives

Watching in the night
for the turning of the years
the journey of our lives
going on and on

December 31, 2010
Isaiah 43:16,18-19 (NIV)
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
&
Numbers 6:24-26
Watch Night
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/newyears/watchnight.asp
http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=11612
New Year’s Eve
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas

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.

Past, Present and Future

God with us
on this night
in our past, present and future
all of our lives

Guiding us ever
the steps of our days
in the year just ending
and the hope to this day

We sense God with us
though maybe not enough
though right here beside us
filling our cup

December 31, 2010
Isaiah 43:16,18-19 (NIV)
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
&
Numbers 6:24-26
Watch Night
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/newyears/watchnight.asp
http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=11612
New Year’s Eve
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas

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.

The Vigil this Night

Our hearts to You
Your presence with us
walking beside us
lifting us up

The vigil this night
in the quiet of our hearts
filled with Your love
deep, welling up

Watching for the future
Your plan for our lives
reflecting on the year just ending
the gifts of Your love

December 31, 2010
Isaiah 43:16,18-19 (NIV)
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
&
Numbers 6:24-26
Watch Night
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/newyears/watchnight.asp
http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=11612
New Year’s Eve
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas

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.

In the Quiet of Prayer

We waiting, on watch
in the waning minute
of this year
in the quiet of prayer
calling on You
thanks for the year ending
and our hope, our trust
in the coming of the new

December 31, 2010
Isaiah 43:16,18-19 (NIV)
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
&
Numbers 6:24-26
Watch Night
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/newyears/watchnight.asp
http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=11612
New Year’s Eve
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas

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.

Watching, with Eyes Open

My heart, my eyes,
my spirit open
watching for You
Your presence,
Your assurance
of the new thing
Guiding my life
my journey
upon this earth
Providing all I need
love overflowing
washing over me
Singing Your praise
that all would know
the joy in my heart
love evermore

December 31, 2010
Isaiah 43:16,18-19 (NIV)
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
&
Numbers 6:24-26
Watch Night
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/newyears/watchnight.asp
http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=11612
New Year’s Eve
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas

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.

Hope in Our Future

In remembering Your goodness
Your outpouring of love
we have hope in our future
here and above
God always with us
showering us with love
healing our brokenness
with the fall of the dove

Christ walking beside us
all of our days
clearing away the chaos
the mess of our choices
hope in turning
from the ways of the earth
in walking yoked
with the King of our world

December 31, 2010
Isaiah 43:16,18-19 (NIV)
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
&
Numbers 6:24-26
Watch Night
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/newyears/watchnight.asp
http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=11612
New Year’s Eve
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas

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.

On Watch

On Watch this night
at the turning of the year
looking back in thanksgiving
looking forward without fear

Some much blessing
poured out on us
so much hope
in the rising of our King

We must be grateful
mindful of our gifts
heaped upon us
filling our cups

God’s promise is true
his love sublime
healing our lives
by His sacrifice
redeeming us all
in the body of Christ

December 31, 2010
Isaiah 43:16,18-19 (NIV)
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
&
Numbers 6:24-26
Watch Night
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/newyears/watchnight.asp
http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=11612
New Year’s Eve
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas

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.

At the Ramparts

Rising from our rest
up to the citadels
at the ramparts
for the dawning
watching, awake
for the new thing coming
the rising of our hope
joy in our nation
Feeling Christ with us
guiding our steps
journeying with him
unfettered by doubts
submitting to Him
all of our lives
walking with Him
until the day that we die

December 31, 2010
Isaiah 43:16,18-19 (NIV)
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
&
Numbers 6:24-26
Watch Night
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/newyears/watchnight.asp
http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=11612
New Year’s Eve
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas

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.

Empowering Our Promise

The new thing
our life together
fulfilling our offering
empowering our promise
Radical hospitality
breaking a hole
a hole in the wall
not that they may be lowered
lowered before Christ
but that we will feel
the barriers, the stumbling blocks
gone, lifted away
the open doors, the open walls
our hearts open to all
all welcome here
and going out
to where they are
those we do not yet knows
strangers, waiting
to become brothers, sisters
friends of long standing
all of them waiting
for us to come
to offer the new thing
the living Christ
Redeemer, Savior
alive now
just as at creation
when he walked as a man
all of together called
to share Christ
radically, with love
to the ends of the earth
and to those around us
neighbors we yet do not know

December 31, 2010
Isaiah 43:16,18-19 (NIV)
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
&
Numbers 6:24-26
Watch Night
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/newyears/watchnight.asp
http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=11612
New Year’s Eve
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas

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.

Looking Forward

Opening my eyes
to see the blessings
gathered all around
washing over me
my cup overflowing

Looking forward
aware for a moment
of the new things coming
coming to life
because of Thee, alone

You, God, my Master
my Creator,
Savior and King
here beside me now
giving me words to speak

December 31, 2010
Isaiah 43:16,18-19 (NIV)
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
&
Numbers 6:24-26
Watch Night
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/newyears/watchnight.asp
http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=11612
New Year’s Eve
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas

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.

Fewer Regrets

In the waning moments of the year
reflecting on my journey
with fewer regrets
because I walked with thee

Cleaving to my Savior
my trust more in Him
knowing I still have more growing to do
to put my trust in You

December 31, 2010
Isaiah 43:16,18-19 (NIV)
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
&
Numbers 6:24-26
Watch Night
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/newyears/watchnight.asp
http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=11612
New Year’s Eve
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas

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.

Praying for the Future

Praying for our future
as a church, a family
wanting to be close to You
in all we say and do

Hope in You Lord
to feel You by my side
guided on this walk of faith
yoked by Your side

December 31, 2010
Isaiah 43:16,18-19 (NIV)
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
&
Numbers 6:24-26
Watch Night
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/newyears/watchnight.asp
http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=11612
New Year’s Eve
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas

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.

Praying for the Past

Praying in this season
on this special night
for the year just ending
Your presence tonight

Wishing for You beside me
as I kneel in prayer
thanking You for Your blessings
showered on me this year

December 31, 2010
Isaiah 43:16,18-19 (NIV)
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
&
Numbers 6:24-26
Watch Night
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/newyears/watchnight.asp
http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=11612
New Year’s Eve
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas

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.

Something New Dawning

Something welling up
a change in the air
something new dawning
coming to life
Something from God
the darkness becoming light

December 31, 2010
Isaiah 43:16,18-19 (NIV)
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
Watch Night
New Year’s Eve
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
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
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
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas

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 19,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

To Those Children Who Need Us

The light of His Star
what we carry
out into the world
to bring to others

To those children who need us
our loving care
going out into the world
to bring it out there

Our call as disciples
believers in Christ
to share His light
to make darkness bright

To offer our gifts
humble, as the Magi
to bring them to Christ
out in the troubled world

Offering hope
the love of God
the grace of our Savior
Oh let it rain down!

December 31, 2010
Matthew 2:9
and notes Ruth took in her new
“Journeying Through the Days 2011,
Calendar and Journal for Personal Reflection”
for December 31, 2010
&
Matthew 25:31-46
&
Matthew 1:18-25; Matthew 2:1-15
Isaiah 40:21, 28-31
Worship Theme: “Be still and know that I am God”
and sermon, “Listening to the Voice of the Prompter”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH
January 2, 2011
Second Sunday after Christmas
Epiphany Sunday
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
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

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas
&
Luke 2:6-7
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
Luke 1:26-35, 38
Luke 2:1-7
Luke 2:8-20
Matthew 2:1-11
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre
Christmas Pageant (6:30pm service)
Meditation by Reverend Huntley Halvorson (11:00pm service)

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH
December 24, 2010
Christmas Eve services,
6:30pm and 11:00pm
&
Matthew 2:1-5
Hebrews 12:28-13.3
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Matthew 1:18-25)
Worship Theme: “You never know where you will encounter God.”
Unison Prayer
and sermon, “Meeting Angels”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH
December 19, 2010
Fourth Sunday of Advent
&
Isaiah 35:1-10
James 5:7-8
Call to Worship
church sign: “Uncontainable Joy”
Worship Theme: “Joy”
and sermon, “Uncontrollable”
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

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH
December 12, 2010
Third Sunday of Advent
&
2 Corinthians 4:1-10 (NRSV)
Isaiah 11:1-9 (TEV)
Luke 2:22-32 (TEV)
Luke 2:14 (bulletin cover)
Luke 2:8-14
Luke 19:41 (worship theme)
Responsive Prayer
(“Call to Worship #3”,
Year B, Second Sunday of Advent,
December 7, 2008, Order of service written by
the Rev. Nancy Townley, Abingdon author.)
http://www.worshipconnection.cokesbury.com/content.aspx?dyn=1705
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Psalm 72:1-7)
Children’s Message based on Matthew 1:21-23
Worship Theme: “If only you knew the way to peace”
and sermon, “Blessed Are the Peacemakers”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH
December 5, 2010
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
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

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent

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 40,580+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Out in the World

Out in the world
sharing His light
the Star of Christ
burning bright

Out in the world
where the babe lives
in the least and the lost
those who are in need

Calling to us
to carry His light
carrying God’s love
to the ends of the earth

December 31, 2010
Matthew 2:9
and notes Ruth took in her new
“Journeying Through the Days 2011,
Calendar and Journal for Personal Reflection”
for December 31, 2010
&
Matthew 25:31-46
&
Matthew 1:18-25; Matthew 2:1-15
Isaiah 40:21, 28-31
Worship Theme: “Be still and know that I am God”
and sermon, “Listening to the Voice of the Prompter”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 2, 2011
Second Sunday after Christmas
Epiphany Sunday
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas
&
Luke 2:6-7
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
Luke 1:26-35, 38
Luke 2:1-7
Luke 2:8-20
Matthew 2:1-11
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre
Christmas Pageant (6:30pm service)
Meditation by Reverend Huntley Halvorson (11:00pm service)
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 24, 2010
Christmas Eve services,
6:30pm and 11:00pm
&
Matthew 2:1-5
Hebrews 12:28-13.3
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Matthew 1:18-25)
Worship Theme: “You never know where you will encounter God.”
Unison Prayer
and sermon, “Meeting Angels”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 19, 2010
Fourth Sunday of Advent
&
Isaiah 35:1-10
James 5:7-8
Call to Worship
church sign: “Uncontainable Joy”
Worship Theme: “Joy”
and sermon, “Uncontrollable”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 12, 2010
Third Sunday of Advent
&
2 Corinthians 4:1-10 (NRSV)
Isaiah 11:1-9 (TEV)
Luke 2:22-32 (TEV)
Luke 2:14 (bulletin cover)
Luke 2:8-14
Luke 19:41 (worship theme)
Responsive Prayer
(“Call to Worship #3”,
Year B, Second Sunday of Advent,
December 7, 2008, Order of service written by
the Rev. Nancy Townley, Abingdon author.)
http://www.worshipconnection.cokesbury.com/content.aspx?dyn=1705
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Psalm 72:1-7)
Children’s Message based on Matthew 1:21-23
Worship Theme: “If only you knew the way to peace”
and sermon, “Blessed Are the Peacemakers”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 5, 2010
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent

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.

Where the Babe Calls Today

In the darkness, wilderness
the waste of the world
Christ calls today
to us to be his light
to carry the light
the star of Bethlehem
the hope of the world
the Great I Am

Where the Babe calls today
in this time and place
to shed light in the darkness
the meaning of grace
Lifting them up
the least and the lost
offering them hope
the hand of our God

December 31, 2010
Matthew 2:9
and notes Ruth took in her new
“Journeying Through the Days 2011,
Calendar and Journal for Personal Reflection”
for December 31, 2010
&
Matthew 25:31-46
&
Matthew 1:18-25; Matthew 2:1-15
Isaiah 40:21, 28-31
Worship Theme: “Be still and know that I am God”
and sermon, “Listening to the Voice of the Prompter”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 2, 2011
Second Sunday after Christmas
Epiphany Sunday
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas
&
Luke 2:6-7
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
Luke 1:26-35, 38
Luke 2:1-7
Luke 2:8-20
Matthew 2:1-11
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre
Christmas Pageant (6:30pm service)
Meditation by Reverend Huntley Halvorson (11:00pm service)
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 24, 2010
Christmas Eve services,
6:30pm and 11:00pm
&
Matthew 2:1-5
Hebrews 12:28-13.3
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Matthew 1:18-25)
Worship Theme: “You never know where you will encounter God.”
Unison Prayer
and sermon, “Meeting Angels”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 19, 2010
Fourth Sunday of Advent
&
Isaiah 35:1-10
James 5:7-8
Call to Worship
church sign: “Uncontainable Joy”
Worship Theme: “Joy”
and sermon, “Uncontrollable”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 12, 2010
Third Sunday of Advent
&
2 Corinthians 4:1-10 (NRSV)
Isaiah 11:1-9 (TEV)
Luke 2:22-32 (TEV)
Luke 2:14 (bulletin cover)
Luke 2:8-14
Luke 19:41 (worship theme)
Responsive Prayer
(“Call to Worship #3”,
Year B, Second Sunday of Advent,
December 7, 2008, Order of service written by
the Rev. Nancy Townley, Abingdon author.)
http://www.worshipconnection.cokesbury.com/content.aspx?dyn=1705
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Psalm 72:1-7)
Children’s Message based on Matthew 1:21-23
Worship Theme: “If only you knew the way to peace”
and sermon, “Blessed Are the Peacemakers”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 5, 2010
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent

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.

Carrying His Light

The star,
the light of Christ
handed to us
in our time and place

Carrying the light
lifting it high
out into the world
starting in our town

Living the word
our lives as worship
sharing God’s love
to the people of earth

December 31, 2010
Matthew 2:9
and notes Ruth took in her new
“Journeying Through the Days 2011,
Calendar and Journal for Personal Reflection”
for December 31, 2010
&
Matthew 25:31-46
&
Matthew 1:18-25; Matthew 2:1-15
Isaiah 40:21, 28-31
Worship Theme: “Be still and know that I am God”
and sermon, “Listening to the Voice of the Prompter”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 2, 2011
Second Sunday after Christmas
Epiphany Sunday
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas
&
Luke 2:6-7
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
Luke 1:26-35, 38
Luke 2:1-7
Luke 2:8-20
Matthew 2:1-11
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre
Christmas Pageant (6:30pm service)
Meditation by Reverend Huntley Halvorson (11:00pm service)
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 24, 2010
Christmas Eve services,
6:30pm and 11:00pm
&
Matthew 2:1-5
Hebrews 12:28-13.3
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Matthew 1:18-25)
Worship Theme: “You never know where you will encounter God.”
Unison Prayer
and sermon, “Meeting Angels”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 19, 2010
Fourth Sunday of Advent
&
Isaiah 35:1-10
James 5:7-8
Call to Worship
church sign: “Uncontainable Joy”
Worship Theme: “Joy”
and sermon, “Uncontrollable”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 12, 2010
Third Sunday of Advent
&
2 Corinthians 4:1-10 (NRSV)
Isaiah 11:1-9 (TEV)
Luke 2:22-32 (TEV)
Luke 2:14 (bulletin cover)
Luke 2:8-14
Luke 19:41 (worship theme)
Responsive Prayer
(“Call to Worship #3”,
Year B, Second Sunday of Advent,
December 7, 2008, Order of service written by
the Rev. Nancy Townley, Abingdon author.)
http://www.worshipconnection.cokesbury.com/content.aspx?dyn=1705
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Psalm 72:1-7)
Children’s Message based on Matthew 1:21-23
Worship Theme: “If only you knew the way to peace”
and sermon, “Blessed Are the Peacemakers”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 5, 2010
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent

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.

Bearing Our Gifts

Gifts of the King
sharing, offering
as the Magi did
for the babe in the manger
our King is heaven above

To the world,
His message, God’s love
offering ourselves
the gift of our lives
going as we are called
to continue his work

December 31, 2010
Matthew 2:9
and notes Ruth took in her new
“Journeying Through the Days 2011,
Calendar and Journal for Personal Reflection”
for December 31, 2010
&
Matthew 25:31-46
&
Matthew 1:18-25; Matthew 2:1-15
Isaiah 40:21, 28-31
Worship Theme: “Be still and know that I am God”
and sermon, “Listening to the Voice of the Prompter”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 2, 2011
Second Sunday after Christmas
Epiphany Sunday
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas
&
Luke 2:6-7
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
Luke 1:26-35, 38
Luke 2:1-7
Luke 2:8-20
Matthew 2:1-11
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre
Christmas Pageant (6:30pm service)
Meditation by Reverend Huntley Halvorson (11:00pm service)
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 24, 2010
Christmas Eve services,
6:30pm and 11:00pm
&
Matthew 2:1-5
Hebrews 12:28-13.3
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Matthew 1:18-25)
Worship Theme: “You never know where you will encounter God.”
Unison Prayer
and sermon, “Meeting Angels”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 19, 2010
Fourth Sunday of Advent
&
Isaiah 35:1-10
James 5:7-8
Call to Worship
church sign: “Uncontainable Joy”
Worship Theme: “Joy”
and sermon, “Uncontrollable”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 12, 2010
Third Sunday of Advent
&
2 Corinthians 4:1-10 (NRSV)
Isaiah 11:1-9 (TEV)
Luke 2:22-32 (TEV)
Luke 2:14 (bulletin cover)
Luke 2:8-14
Luke 19:41 (worship theme)
Responsive Prayer
(“Call to Worship #3”,
Year B, Second Sunday of Advent,
December 7, 2008, Order of service written by
the Rev. Nancy Townley, Abingdon author.)
http://www.worshipconnection.cokesbury.com/content.aspx?dyn=1705
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Psalm 72:1-7)
Children’s Message based on Matthew 1:21-23
Worship Theme: “If only you knew the way to peace”
and sermon, “Blessed Are the Peacemakers”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 5, 2010
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent

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.

The Place Where the Babe Is

Out in the world
even now, today
we follow the star
the light the way
of Christ

To the place
where he is
where the babe
calls today
To those children
who need us
God’s love evermore

December 31, 2010
Matthew 2:9
and notes Ruth took in her new
“Journeying Through the Days 2011,
Calendar and Journal for Personal Reflection”
for December 31, 2010
&
Matthew 25:31-46
&
Matthew 1:18-25; Matthew 2:1-15
Isaiah 40:21, 28-31
Worship Theme: “Be still and know that I am God”
and sermon, “Listening to the Voice of the Prompter”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
January 2, 2011
Second Sunday after Christmas
Epiphany Sunday
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
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
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas
&
Luke 2:6-7
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
Luke 1:26-35, 38
Luke 2:1-7
Luke 2:8-20
Matthew 2:1-11
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre
Christmas Pageant (6:30pm service)
Meditation by Reverend Huntley Halvorson (11:00pm service)
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
December 24, 2010
Christmas Eve services,
6:30pm and 11:00pm
&
Matthew 2:1-5
Hebrews 12:28-13.3
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Matthew 1:18-25)
Worship Theme: “You never know where you will encounter God.”
Unison Prayer
and sermon, “Meeting Angels”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 19, 2010
Fourth Sunday of Advent
&
Isaiah 35:1-10
James 5:7-8
Call to Worship
church sign: “Uncontainable Joy”
Worship Theme: “Joy”
and sermon, “Uncontrollable”
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
December 12, 2010
Third Sunday of Advent
&
2 Corinthians 4:1-10 (NRSV)
Isaiah 11:1-9 (TEV)
Luke 2:22-32 (TEV)
Luke 2:14 (bulletin cover)
Luke 2:8-14
Luke 19:41 (worship theme)
Responsive Prayer
(“Call to Worship #3”,
Year B, Second Sunday of Advent,
December 7, 2008, Order of service written by
the Rev. Nancy Townley, Abingdon author.)
http://www.worshipconnection.cokesbury.com/content.aspx?dyn=1705
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Psalm 72:1-7)
Children’s Message based on Matthew 1:21-23
Worship Theme: “If only you knew the way to peace”
and sermon, “Blessed Are the Peacemakers”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 5, 2010
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
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 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent

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 19,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

We too are Magi

Each of us believers
needing to know
the journey of the Savior
where we must go

We too are Magi
following His star
going into the world
into the unknown

God calls us
to be his hands and feet
to share His love
with everyone we meet

To bring our gifts
to the Christ-child
the people in need
even the strangers

The least of these
may be the Christ
reminded to share
to all those in need

All of us needing
some reminder of Christ
the light of the start
ever guiding our feet

December 31, 2010
Matthew 2:9
and notes Ruth took in her new
“Journeying Through the Days 2011,
Calendar and Journal for Personal Reflection”
for December 31, 2010
&
Matthew 25:31-46
&
Matthew 1:18-25; Matthew 2:1-15
Isaiah 40:21, 28-31
Worship Theme: “Be still and know that I am God”
and sermon, “Listening to the Voice of the Prompter”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 2, 2011
Second Sunday after Christmas
Epiphany Sunday
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas
&
Luke 2:6-7
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
Luke 1:26-35, 38
Luke 2:1-7
Luke 2:8-20
Matthew 2:1-11
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre
Christmas Pageant (6:30pm service)
Meditation by Reverend Huntley Halvorson (11:00pm service)
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 24, 2010
Christmas Eve services,
6:30pm and 11:00pm
&
Matthew 2:1-5
Hebrews 12:28-13.3
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Matthew 1:18-25)
Worship Theme: “You never know where you will encounter God.”
Unison Prayer
and sermon, “Meeting Angels”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 19, 2010
Fourth Sunday of Advent
&
Isaiah 35:1-10
James 5:7-8
Call to Worship
church sign: “Uncontainable Joy”
Worship Theme: “Joy”
and sermon, “Uncontrollable”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 12, 2010
Third Sunday of Advent
&
2 Corinthians 4:1-10 (NRSV)
Isaiah 11:1-9 (TEV)
Luke 2:22-32 (TEV)
Luke 2:14 (bulletin cover)
Luke 2:8-14
Luke 19:41 (worship theme)
Responsive Prayer
(“Call to Worship #3”,
Year B, Second Sunday of Advent,
December 7, 2008, Order of service written by
the Rev. Nancy Townley, Abingdon author.)
http://www.worshipconnection.cokesbury.com/content.aspx?dyn=1705
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Psalm 72:1-7)
Children’s Message based on Matthew 1:21-23
Worship Theme: “If only you knew the way to peace”
and sermon, “Blessed Are the Peacemakers”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 5, 2010
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent

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.

Called to Be Magi

We are the children
the followers of Christ
born to this journey
this journey of faith

Called to be Magi
each one of us
following His star
Out into the world

December 31, 2010
Matthew 2:9
and notes Ruth took in her new
“Journeying Through the Days 2011,
Calendar and Journal for Personal Reflection”
for December 31, 2010
&
Matthew 25:31-46
&
Matthew 1:18-25; Matthew 2:1-15
Isaiah 40:21, 28-31
Worship Theme: “Be still and know that I am God”
and sermon, “Listening to the Voice of the Prompter”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 2, 2011
Second Sunday after Christmas
Epiphany Sunday
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas
&
Luke 2:6-7
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
Luke 1:26-35, 38
Luke 2:1-7
Luke 2:8-20
Matthew 2:1-11
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre
Christmas Pageant (6:30pm service)
Meditation by Reverend Huntley Halvorson (11:00pm service)
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 24, 2010
Christmas Eve services,
6:30pm and 11:00pm
&
Matthew 2:1-5
Hebrews 12:28-13.3
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Matthew 1:18-25)
Worship Theme: “You never know where you will encounter God.”
Unison Prayer
and sermon, “Meeting Angels”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 19, 2010
Fourth Sunday of Advent
&
Isaiah 35:1-10
James 5:7-8
Call to Worship
church sign: “Uncontainable Joy”
Worship Theme: “Joy”
and sermon, “Uncontrollable”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 12, 2010
Third Sunday of Advent
&
2 Corinthians 4:1-10 (NRSV)
Isaiah 11:1-9 (TEV)
Luke 2:22-32 (TEV)
Luke 2:14 (bulletin cover)
Luke 2:8-14
Luke 19:41 (worship theme)
Responsive Prayer
(“Call to Worship #3”,
Year B, Second Sunday of Advent,
December 7, 2008, Order of service written by
the Rev. Nancy Townley, Abingdon author.)
http://www.worshipconnection.cokesbury.com/content.aspx?dyn=1705
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Psalm 72:1-7)
Children’s Message based on Matthew 1:21-23
Worship Theme: “If only you knew the way to peace”
and sermon, “Blessed Are the Peacemakers”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 5, 2010
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent

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.

That's My King Dr. S.M. Lockridge - [OFFICIAL]

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Your Glorious World

We must be mindful
of the great divide
the distance from us
Your place and mine
God, we praise You
we sing on high
that you have placed us
in Your glorious world
the wonder of Your creation
our bodies formed by Your hands
from the dust, the clay
rising to life
by Your sacrifice
on the cross
giving us new life

December 30, 2010
Matthew 1:18-25; Matthew 2:1-15
Isaiah 40:21, 28-31
Worship Theme: “Be still and know that I am God”
and sermon, “Listening to the Voice of the Prompter”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 2, 2011
Second Sunday after Christmas
Epiphany Sunday
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas
&
Luke 2:6-7
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
Luke 1:26-35, 38
Luke 2:1-7
Luke 2:8-20
Matthew 2:1-11
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre
Christmas Pageant (6:30pm service)
Meditation by Reverend Huntley Halvorson (11:00pm service)
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 24, 2010
Christmas Eve services,
6:30pm and 11:00pm
&
Matthew 2:1-5
Hebrews 12:28-13.3
Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Matthew 1:18-25)
Worship Theme: “You never know where you will encounter God.”
Unison Prayer
and sermon, “Meeting Angels”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 19, 2010
Fourth Sunday of Advent
&
Isaiah 35:1-10
James 5:7-8
Call to Worship
church sign: “Uncontainable Joy”
Worship Theme: “Joy”
and sermon, “Uncontrollable”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
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Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 12, 2010
Third Sunday of Advent
&
2 Corinthians 4:1-10 (NRSV)
Isaiah 11:1-9 (TEV)
Luke 2:22-32 (TEV)
Luke 2:14 (bulletin cover)
Luke 2:8-14
Luke 19:41 (worship theme)
Responsive Prayer
(“Call to Worship #3”,
Year B, Second Sunday of Advent,
December 7, 2008, Order of service written by
the Rev. Nancy Townley, Abingdon author.)
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Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Psalm 72:1-7)
Children’s Message based on Matthew 1:21-23
Worship Theme: “If only you knew the way to peace”
and sermon, “Blessed Are the Peacemakers”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 5, 2010
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Romans 13:11-14
Isaiah 2:1-5
Worship Theme: “Hope”
and sermon, “The Reason for the Season”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
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Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 28, 2010
First Sunday of Advent

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