The race run
the journey complete
walking humbly
faithful to God
Christ dying
hanging on the cross
giving his life
that we may not be lost
Choosing to die
to become the sacrifice
finishing what he started
no matter the cost
April 23, 2011
It is finished
(John 19:30).
Seven Last Words Ecumenical Service
Father forgive them, for they know not what they do
(Luke 23:34).
Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise
(Luke 23:43)
Woman, behold your son: behold your mother
(John 19:26-27).
My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?
(Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34).
I thirst
(John 19:28).
It is finished
(John 19:30).
Father, into your hands I commit my spirit
(Luke 23:46).
and sermon: “It is Finished”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
April 20, 2011
Lent
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Saturday, April 23, 2011
The Race Run
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