Before the Angel Spoke

Before the angel spoke
identifying the father
the hand of the creator
upon her womb, the child

Still there was mercy
not seeking the judgment seat
her death by stoning
trying to find a way
to send her away in silence

December 7, 2011
Matthew 1:18-24
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
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A Handmaiden of the Lord
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Suncook United Methodist Church
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Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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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 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent

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