People of Hope

People in waiting
in joyful promise
people of hope
sure of our Savior
of his return to the earth
singing with Mary
the song of praises
offering our witness
as did John the Baptist
of our need to change
to turn our lives toward him
toward the Son of Man
preparing hearts, made ready
for the day of his return
hopeful in his coming
gathering us to him
all of us to heaven
to live in paradise
believing in his guiding presence
leading us home to God


December 13, 2011
Worship Theme of Joy
John 1:6-8, 19-28
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Third Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “When you know who’s coming”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
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://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 11, 2011
Third Sunday of Advent

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