Defined by Mercy

His words not written
what he said in life
only in his actions
do we see his righteousness

Defined by mercy
not wanting to see her hurt
planning to leave her
in the stillness of night

Yet the angels called him
in a dream in that night
telling him to take her
as her bride, in this life

She was to bear Christ
the Messiah long foretold
he could bring her to him
to raise the Son of Man

He was called to be there
as the father of the Son
the simple carpenter
to raise up the Holy One

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, 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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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

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