Returning to Bethlehem

Their journey, at its heart
as it is with us
Jesus returning to Bethlehem
the stem, the shoot
the legacy of David
a new king coming
from the virgin’s womb
changing all history
the beginning, the end
God descending
in the form of the Son
come to save us
to redeem us in love

December 2, 2011 and December 3, 2011
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
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent

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