When we look at our hands
do we see the scars of the nails
the sacrifice of Christ
Do we feel the tissue
what He did for us
Are we truly his hands and feet
our bodies mere gloves
filled with Christ
do others see love
when they look upon us
January 22, 2011
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
to www.FaithWriters.com
January 21, 2011
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With His Calloused Hands
Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life
Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth
October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Do Others See Love
Do others see love
when they look upon us
do they see our Savior
in the way that we live
Do they sense God’s guiding
in the walk of our days
do they see our faith
in the words that we say
January 22, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
&
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
to www.FaithWriters.com
January 21, 2011
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With His Calloused Hands
Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life
Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth
October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
when they look upon us
do they see our Savior
in the way that we live
Do they sense God’s guiding
in the walk of our days
do they see our faith
in the words that we say
January 22, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
&
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
to www.FaithWriters.com
January 21, 2011
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With His Calloused Hands
Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life
Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth
October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Grace upon Grace - 2
God’s love never ending
like a flowing river
washing over us
standing
in the living water
Grace upon grace
hope following hope
joy heaped on joy
in His loving presence
We should be singing
praises enduring
living yoked with our Savior
all of our days
January 22, 2011
Posting “Michael W Smith – Grace”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-grace.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
like a flowing river
washing over us
standing
in the living water
Grace upon grace
hope following hope
joy heaped on joy
in His loving presence
We should be singing
praises enduring
living yoked with our Savior
all of our days
January 22, 2011
Posting “Michael W Smith – Grace”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-grace.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
The scars of the nails - 2
Do we see the rough hands of the fishermen
when we look at our hands
do we see the scars of the nails
the sacrifice of Christ
Are we truly his hands and feet
our bodies mere gloves
do others see love
when they look upon us
January 22, 2011
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
to www.FaithWriters.com
January 21, 2011
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With His Calloused Hands
Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life
Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth
October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
when we look at our hands
do we see the scars of the nails
the sacrifice of Christ
Are we truly his hands and feet
our bodies mere gloves
do others see love
when they look upon us
January 22, 2011
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
to www.FaithWriters.com
January 21, 2011
-----------------
With His Calloused Hands
Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life
Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth
October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Offering Our Hands
No gifts like the Magi
not royalty
no gold, no spices
no fragrant perfume
Offering our hands
the work to be done
loving our neighbors
till our work here is through
January 22, 2011
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
to www.FaithWriters.com
January 21, 2011
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With His Calloused Hands
Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life
Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth
October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
not royalty
no gold, no spices
no fragrant perfume
Offering our hands
the work to be done
loving our neighbors
till our work here is through
January 22, 2011
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
to www.FaithWriters.com
January 21, 2011
-----------------
With His Calloused Hands
Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life
Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth
October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Hands that Lifted Orphans
Hands that are given
offered unto God
holy witness
to the love in the word
Hands that lifted orphans
gave food to those in need
healing their bodies, their spirits
living out God’s holy word
January 22, 2011
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
to www.FaithWriters.com
January 21, 2011
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With His Calloused Hands
Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life
Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth
October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
offered unto God
holy witness
to the love in the word
Hands that lifted orphans
gave food to those in need
healing their bodies, their spirits
living out God’s holy word
January 22, 2011
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
to www.FaithWriters.com
January 21, 2011
-----------------
With His Calloused Hands
Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life
Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth
October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Hands that Gathered Grain
Watching the fishermen
the ones who followed
who sought the Messiah
who followed the Christ
Leaving John, their nets,
working for the kingdom
continuing yet.
Hands that gathered grain
the seeds that were sowing
a harvest for the kingdom
love to be shared
holy in their mission
to save the whole world
Heeding his calling
to the ends of the earth
January 22, 2011
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
to www.FaithWriters.com
January 21, 2011
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With His Calloused Hands
Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life
Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth
October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
the ones who followed
who sought the Messiah
who followed the Christ
Leaving John, their nets,
working for the kingdom
continuing yet.
Hands that gathered grain
the seeds that were sowing
a harvest for the kingdom
love to be shared
holy in their mission
to save the whole world
Heeding his calling
to the ends of the earth
January 22, 2011
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
to www.FaithWriters.com
January 21, 2011
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With His Calloused Hands
Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life
Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth
October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
The Shepherd’s Hands
Feeling his touch
the roughness of his hands
the scars from the nails
where he was crucified
the touch of his love
the warmth of his caress
feeling the shepherd’s hands
resting on my head
January 22, 2011
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
to www.FaithWriters.com
January 21, 2011
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With His Calloused Hands
Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life
Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth
October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
the roughness of his hands
the scars from the nails
where he was crucified
the touch of his love
the warmth of his caress
feeling the shepherd’s hands
resting on my head
January 22, 2011
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
to www.FaithWriters.com
January 21, 2011
-----------------
With His Calloused Hands
Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life
Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth
October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
The hands of the fishermen
Leaving their nets
the fish on the shore
their families, their homes
their lives to that day
Going with Jesus
following our shepherd
sheep of the one flock
calling to us
The hands of the fishermen
leading us to Jesus
guiding us in this walk
following like them
Sowing seeds
that we would be reaped
grain for the harvest
for the Lord to joyfully keep
January 22, 2011
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
to www.FaithWriters.com
January 21, 2011
-----------------
With His Calloused Hands
Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life
Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth
October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
the fish on the shore
their families, their homes
their lives to that day
Going with Jesus
following our shepherd
sheep of the one flock
calling to us
The hands of the fishermen
leading us to Jesus
guiding us in this walk
following like them
Sowing seeds
that we would be reaped
grain for the harvest
for the Lord to joyfully keep
January 22, 2011
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
to www.FaithWriters.com
January 21, 2011
-----------------
With His Calloused Hands
Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life
Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth
October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
The hands of the potter
The hands of the shepherd
the hands of the savior
hands of the sacrifice
dying for us
The hands of the carpenter
calling the fishermen
the hands of the potter
guiding our lives
January 22, 2011
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
to www.FaithWriters.com
January 21, 2011
-----------------
With His Calloused Hands
Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life
Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth
October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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
10/25/09
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the hands of the savior
hands of the sacrifice
dying for us
The hands of the carpenter
calling the fishermen
the hands of the potter
guiding our lives
January 22, 2011
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
to www.FaithWriters.com
January 21, 2011
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With His Calloused Hands
Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life
Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth
October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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
10/25/09
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Joseph’s Hands
Hands of the carpenter
the hands of Joseph
the father of Jesus
raising our Savior
as his own son
Teaching him a trade
faithful to God’s calling
raising our Savior
as his own son
Giving him over
to the God’s will
giving up our Savior
handing him over
God’s own Son
dying for us
January 22, 2011
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
to www.FaithWriters.com
January 21, 2011
-----------------
With His Calloused Hands
Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life
Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth
October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
the hands of Joseph
the father of Jesus
raising our Savior
as his own son
Teaching him a trade
faithful to God’s calling
raising our Savior
as his own son
Giving him over
to the God’s will
giving up our Savior
handing him over
God’s own Son
dying for us
January 22, 2011
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
to www.FaithWriters.com
January 21, 2011
-----------------
With His Calloused Hands
Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life
Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth
October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Reap from the Spirit
A prayer for the morning
to always and ever
to reap from the Spirit
sowing seeds of love
All in the sowing
that our hearts would be open
open to your call
ever, always, oh Lord
Listening for your message
a discernment for our path
guiding me ever
in your ways oh Lord
January 22, 2011
Galatians 6:7-8
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for January 21, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
to always and ever
to reap from the Spirit
sowing seeds of love
All in the sowing
that our hearts would be open
open to your call
ever, always, oh Lord
Listening for your message
a discernment for our path
guiding me ever
in your ways oh Lord
January 22, 2011
Galatians 6:7-8
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for January 21, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
It is all in the sowing
The path at the end
the gathering coming
how the gleaning will be
all in the sowing
Whether to the flesh
the way of the world
or to the Spirit
the calling within
Speaking to me
guiding me when I am willing
God calling to me
to lead me in the way
It is all in the sowing
the seeds we offer
sowing to destruction
or to eternal life
January 21, 2011 and January 22, 2011
Galatians 6:7-8
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for January 21, 2011
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the gathering coming
how the gleaning will be
all in the sowing
Whether to the flesh
the way of the world
or to the Spirit
the calling within
Speaking to me
guiding me when I am willing
God calling to me
to lead me in the way
It is all in the sowing
the seeds we offer
sowing to destruction
or to eternal life
January 21, 2011 and January 22, 2011
Galatians 6:7-8
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for January 21, 2011
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The Carpenter’s Hands
We think of the fishermen
the first disciples
their hands doing
the work of the church
Each of them chosen
called by the Shepherd
to follow Him completely
in love and submission
The humble King guiding
us in this life
showing us an example
of servanthood and sacrifice
To continue His work
to be the carpenter’s hands
using all we have
to lift up our fellow man
January 21, 2011 and January 22, 2011
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
to www.FaithWriters.com
January 21, 2011
-----------------
With His Calloused Hands
Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life
Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth
October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09
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the first disciples
their hands doing
the work of the church
Each of them chosen
called by the Shepherd
to follow Him completely
in love and submission
The humble King guiding
us in this life
showing us an example
of servanthood and sacrifice
To continue His work
to be the carpenter’s hands
using all we have
to lift up our fellow man
January 21, 2011 and January 22, 2011
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
to www.FaithWriters.com
January 21, 2011
-----------------
With His Calloused Hands
Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life
Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth
October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Gentle and Loving – v3
Listen all you children
Listen to the way of Christ
the words of His calling
God wooing us
seeking us ever
to see paradise
Gentle and loving
the voice of our Master
speaking to us
walking beside us
to guide and comfort
in the path of life
Calming our disquiet
in the words of our Savior
a balm to our fears
grace revealing
in Love descending
walking here with us
God’s soothing presence
Offering love to man
never to leave us
promising to be with us
all the days of our lives
until He calls us home
at the end of the age
January 21, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
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Listen to the way of Christ
the words of His calling
God wooing us
seeking us ever
to see paradise
Gentle and loving
the voice of our Master
speaking to us
walking beside us
to guide and comfort
in the path of life
Calming our disquiet
in the words of our Savior
a balm to our fears
grace revealing
in Love descending
walking here with us
God’s soothing presence
Offering love to man
never to leave us
promising to be with us
all the days of our lives
until He calls us home
at the end of the age
January 21, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
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Gentle and Loving – v2
Listen all you children
Listen to the way of Christ
the words of His calling
God wooing us
seeking us ever
to see paradise
Gentle and loving
the voice of our Master
speaking to us
walking beside us
to guide and comfort
in the path of life
Calming our disquiet
in the words of our Savior
a balm to our fears
grace revealing
in Love descending
walking here with us
God’s soothing presence
Offering love to man
never to leave us
promising to be with us
all the days of our lives
until we are called home
at the end of this age
January 21, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Listen to the way of Christ
the words of His calling
God wooing us
seeking us ever
to see paradise
Gentle and loving
the voice of our Master
speaking to us
walking beside us
to guide and comfort
in the path of life
Calming our disquiet
in the words of our Savior
a balm to our fears
grace revealing
in Love descending
walking here with us
God’s soothing presence
Offering love to man
never to leave us
promising to be with us
all the days of our lives
until we are called home
at the end of this age
January 21, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
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Gentle and Loving
Listen to the way of Christ
the words of His calling
God wooing us
seeking us ever
Gentle and loving
speaking to us
walking beside us
in the path of life
Calming our disquiet
a balm to our fears
grace revealing
in the words of our Savior
Offering love to man
never to leave us
promising to be with us
all the days of our lives
January 21, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
the words of His calling
God wooing us
seeking us ever
Gentle and loving
speaking to us
walking beside us
in the path of life
Calming our disquiet
a balm to our fears
grace revealing
in the words of our Savior
Offering love to man
never to leave us
promising to be with us
all the days of our lives
January 21, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
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Thursday, January 20, 2011
They only needed a flag
Standing on the mountaintop
above the adoring masses
they only needed a flag
to seal this treasured moment
Standing on the mountaintop
up high on the snow bank
so much as Hillary and Norgay must have been
claiming this piece of ground
standing atop Everest
January 20, 2011
Suncook Village School
January 20, 2011
& Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on the summit of Mt Everest,
29 May 1953
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above the adoring masses
they only needed a flag
to seal this treasured moment
Standing on the mountaintop
up high on the snow bank
so much as Hillary and Norgay must have been
claiming this piece of ground
standing atop Everest
January 20, 2011
Suncook Village School
January 20, 2011
& Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on the summit of Mt Everest,
29 May 1953
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The Three of Them Victorious
Like those who climbed Everest
happy, on the mountain
standing on the snow bank
looking at the others
The three of them victorious
happy fifth graders
falling down to greet the bus
laughing at their antics
“I fell on my rump roast”,
one shouted, and repeated
Laughing easily,
in snow pants for this reason
January 20, 2011
Suncook Village School
January 20, 2011
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happy, on the mountain
standing on the snow bank
looking at the others
The three of them victorious
happy fifth graders
falling down to greet the bus
laughing at their antics
“I fell on my rump roast”,
one shouted, and repeated
Laughing easily,
in snow pants for this reason
January 20, 2011
Suncook Village School
January 20, 2011
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Anadama Dough
Scraping the new snow
the crystals sparkling
after dropping off the girls
preparing for tomorrow
The flakes like confectioner’s sugar
maybe sifted flour
breaking off the slush from the tires
pushing it to the shoulder
Falling heavy
like too-wet anadama dough
dark and rich with molasses
rolling in the snow
The snow-flour sticking
as if on the cutting board
forming little balls
as if ready for the oven
January 20, 2011
our driveway
January 20, 2011
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the crystals sparkling
after dropping off the girls
preparing for tomorrow
The flakes like confectioner’s sugar
maybe sifted flour
breaking off the slush from the tires
pushing it to the shoulder
Falling heavy
like too-wet anadama dough
dark and rich with molasses
rolling in the snow
The snow-flour sticking
as if on the cutting board
forming little balls
as if ready for the oven
January 20, 2011
our driveway
January 20, 2011
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Our Feet are Higher than the Bus
Standing on the playground
looking up at Shyanne
a fellow fifth-grader
staring down on me
Laughing in their revelation
just how tall they were
standing on the snowbank
looking down on the world
“Our feet are higher than the bus!”,
they pealed with such joy
sliding down to greet the day
heading off to school
January 20, 2011
Suncook Village School
January 20, 2011
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looking up at Shyanne
a fellow fifth-grader
staring down on me
Laughing in their revelation
just how tall they were
standing on the snowbank
looking down on the world
“Our feet are higher than the bus!”,
they pealed with such joy
sliding down to greet the day
heading off to school
January 20, 2011
Suncook Village School
January 20, 2011
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Striving Forward
Ever are we seeking
seeking the Christ
striving forward ever
to be more worthy of His love
God already waiting
His grace poured out
ever calling to us
from the depth of His love
January 19, 2011
Philippians 3:12-14 (Amplified Bible)
Posting “New Beginnings”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-beginning.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
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seeking the Christ
striving forward ever
to be more worthy of His love
God already waiting
His grace poured out
ever calling to us
from the depth of His love
January 19, 2011
Philippians 3:12-14 (Amplified Bible)
Posting “New Beginnings”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-beginning.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
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Walking on this Journey
Walking on this journey
because I know my feet
stumbling, leading me
away from the path of life
wanting to be near God
yet walking far from Him
guiding me ever wayward
when I want to be like Him
Walking on this journey
knowing it is a struggle
wanting to submit to Him
but my weakness is within
Standing on this path
His hand to guide me
walking with my Savior
striving ever
to heed the shepherd’s call
January 19, 2011
Philippians 3:12-14 (Amplified Bible)
Posting “New Beginnings”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-beginning.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
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because I know my feet
stumbling, leading me
away from the path of life
wanting to be near God
yet walking far from Him
guiding me ever wayward
when I want to be like Him
Walking on this journey
knowing it is a struggle
wanting to submit to Him
but my weakness is within
Standing on this path
His hand to guide me
walking with my Savior
striving ever
to heed the shepherd’s call
January 19, 2011
Philippians 3:12-14 (Amplified Bible)
Posting “New Beginnings”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-beginning.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
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Standing on this Path
On this journey ever
ever seeking the Lord
Hoping to be near Him
heaven as my reward
Yet I know I am not worthy
only by standing on this path
a humble response to his goodness
his grace poured out for us
Trying each day
to witness to His kindness
leading me toward my Savior
walking beside me
guiding my trembling feet
January 19, 2011
Philippians 3:12-14 (Amplified Bible)
Posting “New Beginnings”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-beginning.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
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ever seeking the Lord
Hoping to be near Him
heaven as my reward
Yet I know I am not worthy
only by standing on this path
a humble response to his goodness
his grace poured out for us
Trying each day
to witness to His kindness
leading me toward my Savior
walking beside me
guiding my trembling feet
January 19, 2011
Philippians 3:12-14 (Amplified Bible)
Posting “New Beginnings”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-beginning.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
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Becoming Sheep
Maybe not something easy
for people of the earth
to give up our free will
to turn to the Lord
Becoming sheep slowly
answering the Shepherd’s call
following our Savior’s example
giving our neighbor our all
January 19, 2011
Matthew 25:35-36 (English Standard Version)
Posting “Are Christ to the World”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/we-are-christ-to-world.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 19, 2011
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for people of the earth
to give up our free will
to turn to the Lord
Becoming sheep slowly
answering the Shepherd’s call
following our Savior’s example
giving our neighbor our all
January 19, 2011
Matthew 25:35-36 (English Standard Version)
Posting “Are Christ to the World”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/we-are-christ-to-world.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 19, 2011
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Guiding Other Sheep
Setting our own examples
yoked with our Shepherd
guiding other sheep
in the way of servanthood
Giving to others
sacrificial offerings
reaching to others
that they would be sheep
January 19, 2011
Matthew 25:35-36 (English Standard Version)
Posting “Are Christ to the World”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/we-are-christ-to-world.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 19, 2011
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yoked with our Shepherd
guiding other sheep
in the way of servanthood
Giving to others
sacrificial offerings
reaching to others
that they would be sheep
January 19, 2011
Matthew 25:35-36 (English Standard Version)
Posting “Are Christ to the World”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/we-are-christ-to-world.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 19, 2011
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Follow His Example
Live as if we are sheep
follow the lead of our master
the way of our shepherd
in servanthood, sacrifice
offering our neighbors
even the strangers
hope for the lost
healing our brokenness
Follow the example of Christ
our loving Savior
laying down His life for us
giving to the Father
All of His freedom
his free will as a man
offering up his whole self
that we may be restored
January 19, 2011
Matthew 25:35-36 (English Standard Version)
Posting “Are Christ to the World”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/we-are-christ-to-world.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 19, 2011
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follow the lead of our master
the way of our shepherd
in servanthood, sacrifice
offering our neighbors
even the strangers
hope for the lost
healing our brokenness
Follow the example of Christ
our loving Savior
laying down His life for us
giving to the Father
All of His freedom
his free will as a man
offering up his whole self
that we may be restored
January 19, 2011
Matthew 25:35-36 (English Standard Version)
Posting “Are Christ to the World”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/we-are-christ-to-world.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 19, 2011
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Being the Image of Christ
An impression of the infinite
a taste of the divine
when we care for our neighbor
offering love to all
when we reach out in comfort
to balm their wounds and mind
Being an image of Christ
manifestations of His grace
guided by the Spirit’s leading
in the path of our lives
January 19, 2011
Matthew 25:35-36 (English Standard Version)
Posting “Are Christ to the World”
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Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 19, 2011
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a taste of the divine
when we care for our neighbor
offering love to all
when we reach out in comfort
to balm their wounds and mind
Being an image of Christ
manifestations of His grace
guided by the Spirit’s leading
in the path of our lives
January 19, 2011
Matthew 25:35-36 (English Standard Version)
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http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/we-are-christ-to-world.html
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A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
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Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 19, 2011
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Witness to God’s Grace
Witness to God’s grace
to the presence of Jesus
to the hand of God descending
lifting us up in our sorrow
God here with us
walking by our side
guiding us homeward
all the days of our lives
January 19, 2011
Psalm 27:7-9
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 19, 2011
read January 19, 2011
&
Posting “Michael W Smith – Grace”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-grace.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
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http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
to the presence of Jesus
to the hand of God descending
lifting us up in our sorrow
God here with us
walking by our side
guiding us homeward
all the days of our lives
January 19, 2011
Psalm 27:7-9
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 19, 2011
read January 19, 2011
&
Posting “Michael W Smith – Grace”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-grace.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
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http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Witnesses to His Grace
God’s grace abounding
pouring down on us
when we seek Him
though He is already hear
Answering our petitions
our prayers raised up
carrying us through the darkness
into the radiance of His love
January 19, 2011
Psalm 27:7-9
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 19, 2011
read January 19, 2011
&
Posting “Michael W Smith – Grace”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-grace.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
pouring down on us
when we seek Him
though He is already hear
Answering our petitions
our prayers raised up
carrying us through the darkness
into the radiance of His love
January 19, 2011
Psalm 27:7-9
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 19, 2011
read January 19, 2011
&
Posting “Michael W Smith – Grace”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-grace.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Carrying God’s Grace
Our joy overflowing
our burden light
carrying God’s grace
into that night
Fire into the darkness
the presence of God
here for our asking
in answer to our prayers
January 19, 2011
Psalm 27:7-9
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 19, 2011
read January 19, 2011
&
Posting “Michael W Smith – Grace”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-grace.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
our burden light
carrying God’s grace
into that night
Fire into the darkness
the presence of God
here for our asking
in answer to our prayers
January 19, 2011
Psalm 27:7-9
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 19, 2011
read January 19, 2011
&
Posting “Michael W Smith – Grace”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-grace.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
The Grace of Your Answers
The grace of Your answers
wooing me with Your love
wanting me near You
calling me from above
All of our worries offered
turning to You Lord
seeking You ever
that I may be restored
My cares lifted
my heart healed by Your hand
my hope come alive
in Your answers to my prayers
All I need is to call You
to know that you are here
not just in the heavens
but beside me every day
My life in Your hands
my hope in Your love
wooing me when I stray
holding me in Your grace
every single day
January 19, 2011
Psalm 27:7-9
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 19, 2011
read January 19, 2011
&
Posting “Michael W Smith – Grace”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-grace.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
wooing me with Your love
wanting me near You
calling me from above
All of our worries offered
turning to You Lord
seeking You ever
that I may be restored
My cares lifted
my heart healed by Your hand
my hope come alive
in Your answers to my prayers
All I need is to call You
to know that you are here
not just in the heavens
but beside me every day
My life in Your hands
my hope in Your love
wooing me when I stray
holding me in Your grace
every single day
January 19, 2011
Psalm 27:7-9
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 19, 2011
read January 19, 2011
&
Posting “Michael W Smith – Grace”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-grace.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
In the Arms of Your Answers
My prayers in the darkness
the yearnings of my heart
hope in your answers
in the arms of your grace, oh Lord
Hope in your promise
in the steadfast love of God
reaching to me, wooing me
calling me to his side
In the arms of your answers
in the warmth of your presence
seeking me ever
to guide me on this journey
sharing your message of love
January 19, 2011
Psalm 27:7-9
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 19, 2011
read January 19, 2011
&
Posting “Michael W Smith – Grace”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-grace.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
the yearnings of my heart
hope in your answers
in the arms of your grace, oh Lord
Hope in your promise
in the steadfast love of God
reaching to me, wooing me
calling me to his side
In the arms of your answers
in the warmth of your presence
seeking me ever
to guide me on this journey
sharing your message of love
January 19, 2011
Psalm 27:7-9
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 19, 2011
read January 19, 2011
&
Posting “Michael W Smith – Grace”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-grace.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
In Your Grace
In Your Love
in Your arms
in Your Grace oh Lord
I am safe,
no longer scared
I am alive
restored
January 19, 2011
Psalm 27:7-9
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 19, 2011
read January 19, 2011
&
Posting “Michael W Smith – Grace”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-grace.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
in Your arms
in Your Grace oh Lord
I am safe,
no longer scared
I am alive
restored
January 19, 2011
Psalm 27:7-9
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 19, 2011
read January 19, 2011
&
Posting “Michael W Smith – Grace”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-grace.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
With Your Grace
With your grace Lord
I am renewed
with your hands created
remolded, restored
The old cast away
made new in your hands
by your grace alone
I may come before you Lord
January 19, 2011
Psalm 27:7-9
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 19, 2011
read January 19, 2011
&
Posting “Michael W Smith – Grace”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-grace.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
I am renewed
with your hands created
remolded, restored
The old cast away
made new in your hands
by your grace alone
I may come before you Lord
January 19, 2011
Psalm 27:7-9
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 19, 2011
read January 19, 2011
&
Posting “Michael W Smith – Grace”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-grace.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Expect God’s Grace
God’s love eternal
His promise true
with us ever
living inside me and you
Expect God’s grace
when we call Him
in the darkness, in our prayers
crying from our hearts
God is with us
walking with us on this journey
guiding if we will listen
to His answers spoken in love
January 19, 2011
Psalm 27:7-9
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 19, 2011
read January 19, 2011
&
Posting “Michael W Smith – Grace”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-grace.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
His promise true
with us ever
living inside me and you
Expect God’s grace
when we call Him
in the darkness, in our prayers
crying from our hearts
God is with us
walking with us on this journey
guiding if we will listen
to His answers spoken in love
January 19, 2011
Psalm 27:7-9
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 19, 2011
read January 19, 2011
&
Posting “Michael W Smith – Grace”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-grace.html
on Pastor Ruth L. Foss’
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord blog
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 18, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
to be authentic in my witness
Only what I know
how Christ has touched my life
speaking from the heart
the musings of my soul
To be authentic in my witness
speaking of God’s love
reaching down from heaven
lifting this sinner up
To be a light to the nations
needing to stoke the fire
cleaving to His scripture
God’s holy words of love
A message for me
speaking to my heart
giving me oil for my lamp
God provides the spark
January 18, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
how Christ has touched my life
speaking from the heart
the musings of my soul
To be authentic in my witness
speaking of God’s love
reaching down from heaven
lifting this sinner up
To be a light to the nations
needing to stoke the fire
cleaving to His scripture
God’s holy words of love
A message for me
speaking to my heart
giving me oil for my lamp
God provides the spark
January 18, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
To Find the Right Words
Needing to choose them wisely
to find the right words
in this time of division
to heal the wounds
Needing to stop
to turn to scripture
the message of Jesus
there to reveal
Love for our neighbors
even our enemies
guiding our speech
all that we do
Offering hope
in seeing the Messiah
the living indwelling Christ
speaking through me
January 18, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
to find the right words
in this time of division
to heal the wounds
Needing to stop
to turn to scripture
the message of Jesus
there to reveal
Love for our neighbors
even our enemies
guiding our speech
all that we do
Offering hope
in seeing the Messiah
the living indwelling Christ
speaking through me
January 18, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
To reach within
To reach our neighbor
the stranger, in the world
to be a light to the nations
shining in the wilderness
we need to reach within
to drink of the living waters
guided by the Holy Spirit
given words to share
to reach down to the suffering
that they would be lifted up
finding comfort in the message
the endless grace of God
communicated by us, the servants
of our risen Lord
January 18, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
the stranger, in the world
to be a light to the nations
shining in the wilderness
we need to reach within
to drink of the living waters
guided by the Holy Spirit
given words to share
to reach down to the suffering
that they would be lifted up
finding comfort in the message
the endless grace of God
communicated by us, the servants
of our risen Lord
January 18, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
To Hear His Saving Message
Our task, our calling
to go to the nations
a beacon, a light
bringing the love of Christ
Needing to spend time
to contemplate your teaching
written in scripture
to hear his saving message
what the words say
to convey His loving presence
in everything we say
January 18, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
to go to the nations
a beacon, a light
bringing the love of Christ
Needing to spend time
to contemplate your teaching
written in scripture
to hear his saving message
what the words say
to convey His loving presence
in everything we say
January 18, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Worshipping God Now
Not in the heavens
worshipping God now
a slice of the future
when we live in glory
Your kingdom now
blessed here on earth
singing ever your praises
all the days of our lives
January 17, 2011
Ruth’s meditation, “Offering Up Praise Daily”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/offering-up-praise-daily.html
on her “ A Handmaiden of the Lord” blog
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
January 17, 2011
&
The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2011
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr._Day
&
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
worshipping God now
a slice of the future
when we live in glory
Your kingdom now
blessed here on earth
singing ever your praises
all the days of our lives
January 17, 2011
Ruth’s meditation, “Offering Up Praise Daily”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/offering-up-praise-daily.html
on her “ A Handmaiden of the Lord” blog
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
January 17, 2011
&
The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2011
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr._Day
&
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Sermon - "A Light to the Nations", by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, Suncook United Methodist Church, Suncook, NH, January 16, 2011
Pastor Ruth Foss
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
John 1:29-42 Common English Bible
Isaiah 49:1-7 Gods Word Bible
A Light to the Nations
Words. . . have you ever noticed how words have different meanings to people? For instance the word “bad”. . . now I was brought up with the word bad being something negative but now the word “bad” means good. “That’s a bad outfit your wearing. . . that movie was bad. . . ”
Some words that we use we don’t even realize the ramifications that they cause. Words are a double edged sword! We use words that can be exclusive, words that can marginalize and oppress, words that can heal and words that can cause wounds. They build up or breakdown. They edify or they destroy. We never know who is listening to our words and how it may be affecting them. Words are dangerous if we use them before we think. . .
Let us pray:
Loving Compassionate God, giver of all Knowledge, we pray for your Spirit to be here amongst us today. Lord, speak to us in words that we will understand so that we will be doers of your Word and not just hearers. Lord, you have told us that where two or more are gathered, there you will also be. Come Holy Spirit; fill us with your fire. Speak Lord, your holy ones are listening. . .
I have been hearing and reading a lot about the shooting in Arizona this past week. This act of violence has left a congress woman wounded and many others, killed a judge and a 9 year old child, just to name a few of the ramifications from this violent act. And I ask myself. . . how can this happen, what is the sense of it all? Some have claimed it is because of the language that is used by elected officials. . . language that is used during political campaigns. It has been said that these word have made those who are in the margins of society to act on their anger and violent feelings. Politicians using words like “taking out” their opponents and the like have made others take action on these words.
In the New Testament. . . we see Jesus using words. These words are words of love and of hope. Jesus didn’t need to use a lot of words at times, but His words were just as powerful when He used few as when He used many. We see in the reading from John this morning, Jesus only used three words, “come and see,” and they changed lives forever. As a matter of fact, they caused one of the first disciples to go and get someone else to “come and see.”. . . words of love. . . words of hope. Jesus’ invitation was gentle and loving in contrast to the words we hear in the news today. His words were ones of an invitation to fellowship.
So how are we to find the right words? What are we, as Christians called to do in the wake of the world in which we live? The words of Isaiah 49:1-7 speaks to use about how we are to act in a world of violence and hatred, a world of prejudice and marginalization. Listen to the message of Isaiah to the chosen of God. . . (read Isaiah 49:1-7 from Gods Word Translation)
I know in my life I have felt like the servant in Isaiah’s message. I have been weary and feel like it is all in vain. But that doesn’t that I am not called to be the light to the nations. God didn’t say it would be easy, God says to just do it. . . He will be with me. . . He will give me strength. . . He will lead if I just will follow. . . Gods says “I WILL make you a light to the nations.”
It is difficult to find the right words at times. We hear all this bad rhetoric from not only people in power but on the radio, the TV, and the internet. But through it all, we have a guide. We have God’s word. We need to examine the bible, we need to contemplate what the words are saying, we need to find a new and fresh meaning for the time in which we live and then choose the right words to share them with those in the world around us. God has given us a calling to touch the world with the words we use, to reach down and touch people’s deepest needs.
Words. . . they are more powerful than I think most of us realize. I received an e-mail from “Pew to Pulpit” this week and something that was written really made me stop and think. I am not sure who wrote this but it really made me think about the call to be a light to the nations. It made me think about the “radical” hospitality that we have talked about. It reads:
"Come and see." It's an open house. People are invited to informally stop in and see a new home, remember an anniversary, and celebrate a minor holiday. "Come and see." Don't make a big fuss. Don't dress up. Don't bring presents. Just come and be with us! "Come and see." It's an invitation into relationship. Yes, there is almost always a good "excuse" for the invitation. At its core, however, is a warm welcome, an openness, a desire for relationship. "Come and see." Andrew's inviting words summoned his brother Peter into relationship with the Christ. It was a simple invitation with no strings attached. "Come and see." This same invitation brings many to Christ today.
We are to be a light to the nations. We can do this by not only our actions but also by our choice of words. We can invite others to “come and see”. We can invite others into a relationship with us as individuals and as a community. . . after all. . . we all need to feel we belong. There are many types of lights, Many gifts one Spirit, many types of lights. . . but the one thing that they all do is illuminate the dark.
My question to you is this. . . how will you answer the call? How will you use words of love, of acceptance, of hope? How will you practice radical hospitality to those in our communities and beyond? Will you be that light to the nations that you have been called to be through our Lord Jesus Christ? What will you do?
AMEN?!
Note: Several members of the congregation responded - Amen.
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
John 1:29-42 Common English Bible
Isaiah 49:1-7 Gods Word Bible
A Light to the Nations
Words. . . have you ever noticed how words have different meanings to people? For instance the word “bad”. . . now I was brought up with the word bad being something negative but now the word “bad” means good. “That’s a bad outfit your wearing. . . that movie was bad. . . ”
Some words that we use we don’t even realize the ramifications that they cause. Words are a double edged sword! We use words that can be exclusive, words that can marginalize and oppress, words that can heal and words that can cause wounds. They build up or breakdown. They edify or they destroy. We never know who is listening to our words and how it may be affecting them. Words are dangerous if we use them before we think. . .
Let us pray:
Loving Compassionate God, giver of all Knowledge, we pray for your Spirit to be here amongst us today. Lord, speak to us in words that we will understand so that we will be doers of your Word and not just hearers. Lord, you have told us that where two or more are gathered, there you will also be. Come Holy Spirit; fill us with your fire. Speak Lord, your holy ones are listening. . .
I have been hearing and reading a lot about the shooting in Arizona this past week. This act of violence has left a congress woman wounded and many others, killed a judge and a 9 year old child, just to name a few of the ramifications from this violent act. And I ask myself. . . how can this happen, what is the sense of it all? Some have claimed it is because of the language that is used by elected officials. . . language that is used during political campaigns. It has been said that these word have made those who are in the margins of society to act on their anger and violent feelings. Politicians using words like “taking out” their opponents and the like have made others take action on these words.
In the New Testament. . . we see Jesus using words. These words are words of love and of hope. Jesus didn’t need to use a lot of words at times, but His words were just as powerful when He used few as when He used many. We see in the reading from John this morning, Jesus only used three words, “come and see,” and they changed lives forever. As a matter of fact, they caused one of the first disciples to go and get someone else to “come and see.”. . . words of love. . . words of hope. Jesus’ invitation was gentle and loving in contrast to the words we hear in the news today. His words were ones of an invitation to fellowship.
So how are we to find the right words? What are we, as Christians called to do in the wake of the world in which we live? The words of Isaiah 49:1-7 speaks to use about how we are to act in a world of violence and hatred, a world of prejudice and marginalization. Listen to the message of Isaiah to the chosen of God. . . (read Isaiah 49:1-7 from Gods Word Translation)
I know in my life I have felt like the servant in Isaiah’s message. I have been weary and feel like it is all in vain. But that doesn’t that I am not called to be the light to the nations. God didn’t say it would be easy, God says to just do it. . . He will be with me. . . He will give me strength. . . He will lead if I just will follow. . . Gods says “I WILL make you a light to the nations.”
It is difficult to find the right words at times. We hear all this bad rhetoric from not only people in power but on the radio, the TV, and the internet. But through it all, we have a guide. We have God’s word. We need to examine the bible, we need to contemplate what the words are saying, we need to find a new and fresh meaning for the time in which we live and then choose the right words to share them with those in the world around us. God has given us a calling to touch the world with the words we use, to reach down and touch people’s deepest needs.
Words. . . they are more powerful than I think most of us realize. I received an e-mail from “Pew to Pulpit” this week and something that was written really made me stop and think. I am not sure who wrote this but it really made me think about the call to be a light to the nations. It made me think about the “radical” hospitality that we have talked about. It reads:
"Come and see." It's an open house. People are invited to informally stop in and see a new home, remember an anniversary, and celebrate a minor holiday. "Come and see." Don't make a big fuss. Don't dress up. Don't bring presents. Just come and be with us! "Come and see." It's an invitation into relationship. Yes, there is almost always a good "excuse" for the invitation. At its core, however, is a warm welcome, an openness, a desire for relationship. "Come and see." Andrew's inviting words summoned his brother Peter into relationship with the Christ. It was a simple invitation with no strings attached. "Come and see." This same invitation brings many to Christ today.
We are to be a light to the nations. We can do this by not only our actions but also by our choice of words. We can invite others to “come and see”. We can invite others into a relationship with us as individuals and as a community. . . after all. . . we all need to feel we belong. There are many types of lights, Many gifts one Spirit, many types of lights. . . but the one thing that they all do is illuminate the dark.
My question to you is this. . . how will you answer the call? How will you use words of love, of acceptance, of hope? How will you practice radical hospitality to those in our communities and beyond? Will you be that light to the nations that you have been called to be through our Lord Jesus Christ? What will you do?
AMEN?!
Note: Several members of the congregation responded - Amen.
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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Why Not Today
In the Courts of heaven
standing in the gate on earth
Why not today
to laud our Savior’s birth
Sharing the joy of Jesus
Christ coming to earth
worshipping ever
the presence of God
Not waiting for the future
eternity in heaven
sharing richly
the good news of our Brother
come to save the earth
January 17, 2011
Ruth’s meditation, “Offering Up Praise Daily”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/offering-up-praise-daily.html
on her “ A Handmaiden of the Lord” blog
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
January 17, 2011
&
The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2011
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr._Day
&
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
standing in the gate on earth
Why not today
to laud our Savior’s birth
Sharing the joy of Jesus
Christ coming to earth
worshipping ever
the presence of God
Not waiting for the future
eternity in heaven
sharing richly
the good news of our Brother
come to save the earth
January 17, 2011
Ruth’s meditation, “Offering Up Praise Daily”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/offering-up-praise-daily.html
on her “ A Handmaiden of the Lord” blog
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
January 17, 2011
&
The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2011
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr._Day
&
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
How We Are to Act
Before Christ’s coming
God already teaching
sharing with us how
How we are to act
God’s message in Isaiah
in calling us to witness
to stand in the waters
a light to the nations
Offering hope
a connection to the eternal
Love from our lips
joy in our actions
God with us
calling us to witness
to offer Christ to the world
that all would be healed
January 17, 2011
The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2011
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr._Day
&
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
God already teaching
sharing with us how
How we are to act
God’s message in Isaiah
in calling us to witness
to stand in the waters
a light to the nations
Offering hope
a connection to the eternal
Love from our lips
joy in our actions
God with us
calling us to witness
to offer Christ to the world
that all would be healed
January 17, 2011
The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2011
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr._Day
&
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Words can Destroy
Far too often
we believe the lie of the sing song
that sticks and stones will break us
but words will never hurt us
Far too often
whether on the playground
the halls of power
even in church
Words can destroy
tear down our neighbors
sowing division
starting a schism
All of us called
to be lights to the nations
shining light in the darkness
to the ends of the earth
That light is Love
the fact of Jesus
God come down
walking the earth
He modeled love
servanthood, compassion
he chose the cross
to see us free from sin
He did not destroy
Christ offered forgiveness
even on the cross
a prayer to almighty God
We should lift up
carrying His message
then we would truly be light
to pierce the darkness of this world
January 17, 2011
The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2011
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr._Day
&
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
we believe the lie of the sing song
that sticks and stones will break us
but words will never hurt us
Far too often
whether on the playground
the halls of power
even in church
Words can destroy
tear down our neighbors
sowing division
starting a schism
All of us called
to be lights to the nations
shining light in the darkness
to the ends of the earth
That light is Love
the fact of Jesus
God come down
walking the earth
He modeled love
servanthood, compassion
he chose the cross
to see us free from sin
He did not destroy
Christ offered forgiveness
even on the cross
a prayer to almighty God
We should lift up
carrying His message
then we would truly be light
to pierce the darkness of this world
January 17, 2011
The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2011
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr._Day
&
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Words to Edify
Oh that all we say
that the words we choose
that our positions would be healing
to lift up, to edify
That none of our speech
that which we utter
that all of our discourse
would be grounded in love
January 17, 2011
The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2011
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr._Day
&
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
that the words we choose
that our positions would be healing
to lift up, to edify
That none of our speech
that which we utter
that all of our discourse
would be grounded in love
January 17, 2011
The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2011
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr._Day
&
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Christ forgiving
When we face our neighbors
when we argue our positions
when we come together
in the marketplace of ideas
We should be mindful
guided by our Savior
standing on the grace
the rock of Almighty God
Christ forgiving,
His words healing,
even at the moment of his anguish
abandoned and dying
offering a prayer to God
Bearing witness,
love unending
power in that example
of the nature of our God
Changing our perspective
the tenor of our speaking
becoming a light to the nations
hope for the whole world
We should be grounded
standing on this message
love, not anger
healing our brokenness
Christ alive
living within us
we are to be His voice
His light to this troubled world
January 17, 2011
The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2011
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr._Day
&
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
when we argue our positions
when we come together
in the marketplace of ideas
We should be mindful
guided by our Savior
standing on the grace
the rock of Almighty God
Christ forgiving,
His words healing,
even at the moment of his anguish
abandoned and dying
offering a prayer to God
Bearing witness,
love unending
power in that example
of the nature of our God
Changing our perspective
the tenor of our speaking
becoming a light to the nations
hope for the whole world
We should be grounded
standing on this message
love, not anger
healing our brokenness
Christ alive
living within us
we are to be His voice
His light to this troubled world
January 17, 2011
The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2011
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr._Day
&
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Thinking Before We Speak
In this time, this moment of reflection
non-violent language
should be lifted up
all of us guilty
none truly innocent
in a world defined by success
on the backs on another
in the rat race, the brass ring
beating our brother
Thinking before speaking
the scars that can be avoided
the danger in shouting
fire in a crowded room
all of us burdened,
weakened by the tenor
the language of hate
when we should be working together
striving for better
for our nation, our world
Look to Jesus
to the teachings of our Savior
Love telling us
Love should be our way
All of us unworthy
by God’s grace alone redeemed
all of us brothers, sisters
needing the Love of God
January 17, 2011
The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2011
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr._Day
&
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,860+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
non-violent language
should be lifted up
all of us guilty
none truly innocent
in a world defined by success
on the backs on another
in the rat race, the brass ring
beating our brother
Thinking before speaking
the scars that can be avoided
the danger in shouting
fire in a crowded room
all of us burdened,
weakened by the tenor
the language of hate
when we should be working together
striving for better
for our nation, our world
Look to Jesus
to the teachings of our Savior
Love telling us
Love should be our way
All of us unworthy
by God’s grace alone redeemed
all of us brothers, sisters
needing the Love of God
January 17, 2011
The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2011
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr._Day
&
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,860+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Words are dangerous
Cavalier, unthinking
shot from our mouths
the sword of our tongues
seeking gain
at the expense of our neighbors
a constant battle
our approach to discourse
Words are dangerous, when unthinking
when grounded in the world
the stuff of the earth
We are called to a different way
of love from our musings
to offer Christ to all
a light to the whole earth
Let Love inform our language
our struggles for justice
may we hear the words of old
calling us to be his servants
to offer love to all
all the people on the earth
The guiding of our Savior
lived out in his journey
of offering love
even when we were persecuting
when we denied our Maker
when we pierced our Brother’s hands
lifting him on the tree
Christ forgiving, words uplifting,
at the moment of his anguish
abandoned and dying
that we would be free
Bearing witness
the power of that example
a light to the nations
hope for the whole world
January 17, 2011
The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2011
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr._Day
&
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
shot from our mouths
the sword of our tongues
seeking gain
at the expense of our neighbors
a constant battle
our approach to discourse
Words are dangerous, when unthinking
when grounded in the world
the stuff of the earth
We are called to a different way
of love from our musings
to offer Christ to all
a light to the whole earth
Let Love inform our language
our struggles for justice
may we hear the words of old
calling us to be his servants
to offer love to all
all the people on the earth
The guiding of our Savior
lived out in his journey
of offering love
even when we were persecuting
when we denied our Maker
when we pierced our Brother’s hands
lifting him on the tree
Christ forgiving, words uplifting,
at the moment of his anguish
abandoned and dying
that we would be free
Bearing witness
the power of that example
a light to the nations
hope for the whole world
January 17, 2011
The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2011
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr._Day
&
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
To the World
All of us called
not just to our people
to be a light to the nations
a witness to the world
Called to share
to contribute to the sharing
the message of the Christ
given to the world
We are to preach the gospel
proclaiming Jesus
offering hope, salvation
love to the world
Our light to shine
to be carried to the nations
beacons of hope
carried to the whole world
January 17, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
not just to our people
to be a light to the nations
a witness to the world
Called to share
to contribute to the sharing
the message of the Christ
given to the world
We are to preach the gospel
proclaiming Jesus
offering hope, salvation
love to the world
Our light to shine
to be carried to the nations
beacons of hope
carried to the whole world
January 17, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
I offer my witness
To my brothers, my sisters
to the ends of the earth
I offer my witness
Your presence in my life
Nothing the same
all of my days better
centered on my Savior
who lifts me up
I offer my witness
my light in the darkness
God opening my heart
to the calling from within
leading me to share
a message to me given
the words welling up
living waters to be poured out
January 17, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
to the ends of the earth
I offer my witness
Your presence in my life
Nothing the same
all of my days better
centered on my Savior
who lifts me up
I offer my witness
my light in the darkness
God opening my heart
to the calling from within
leading me to share
a message to me given
the words welling up
living waters to be poured out
January 17, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
I will Proclaim Jesus
Maybe not in the river
standing like John
maybe not in the courts
of almighty God
Here in this place
standing on my soapbox
finding a way
to put the words into play
I will proclaim Jesus
the light of the nations
each of us carrying
a bit of our Lord
Using my gifts
what I have been given
a witness to God’s presence
lifting my trembling heart
God’s love evident
all around us
if we would be open
to see our Master’s hand
God right with us
hearing our prayers
answering, calling
if we will hear His voice calling
guiding our feet
on the journey of our lives
January 17, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
standing like John
maybe not in the courts
of almighty God
Here in this place
standing on my soapbox
finding a way
to put the words into play
I will proclaim Jesus
the light of the nations
each of us carrying
a bit of our Lord
Using my gifts
what I have been given
a witness to God’s presence
lifting my trembling heart
God’s love evident
all around us
if we would be open
to see our Master’s hand
God right with us
hearing our prayers
answering, calling
if we will hear His voice calling
guiding our feet
on the journey of our lives
January 17, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
I will Carry God’s Light
Though I am often timid
my heart hears your calling
to be the light to the nations
sharing God’s message
hope for all the captives
all the people on earth
Give me strength Lord
that I may ever be faithful
open to your calling
to go where you will lead
to shout boldly
as Isaiah in the heavens
I will carry God’s light
to the ends of the earth
January 17, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
my heart hears your calling
to be the light to the nations
sharing God’s message
hope for all the captives
all the people on earth
Give me strength Lord
that I may ever be faithful
open to your calling
to go where you will lead
to shout boldly
as Isaiah in the heavens
I will carry God’s light
to the ends of the earth
January 17, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
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It is Love that we carry
God’s light to the nations
God’s fire in our lamps
that which we carry
is the Love of our Lord
Christ is the Word
Love come from heaven
proclaiming Christ
to the ends of the earth
January 17, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
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God’s fire in our lamps
that which we carry
is the Love of our Lord
Christ is the Word
Love come from heaven
proclaiming Christ
to the ends of the earth
January 17, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
It is Joy that we carry
The light of Jesus
the message of love
it is Joy that we carry
salvation from above
Christ with us
indwelling still
guiding our feet
the path of our lives
We must sing
sharing the message
hope for our lives
in the way of the cross
Bearing God’s light
all of us lanterns
carrying this joy
to the ends of the earth
January 17, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
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the message of love
it is Joy that we carry
salvation from above
Christ with us
indwelling still
guiding our feet
the path of our lives
We must sing
sharing the message
hope for our lives
in the way of the cross
Bearing God’s light
all of us lanterns
carrying this joy
to the ends of the earth
January 17, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
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It is a Dream that we carry
All of us witnesses
to the love of Jesus
His presence in our lives
guiding our feet of clay
When we submit
choosing to carry His light
to become a light to the nations
to the ends of the earth
It is a Dream we carry
a promise of God
Hope in our salvation
coming from the Lord
All of us called
though none of us worthy
able through Christ
to come before our God
We should be humble
more caring of our neighbors
seeing the face of Christ
in everyone we meet
Treating them all
even the stranger, the enemy
as God commands us
with love in our hearts
Only when we cleave
hold fast to our Savior
when we let the Spirit guide
our timid, trembling feet
Only when we carry God’s light
His hope to the nations
only when we turn from the world
will the promise come to life
January 17, 2011
The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2011
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr._Day
&
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
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to the love of Jesus
His presence in our lives
guiding our feet of clay
When we submit
choosing to carry His light
to become a light to the nations
to the ends of the earth
It is a Dream we carry
a promise of God
Hope in our salvation
coming from the Lord
All of us called
though none of us worthy
able through Christ
to come before our God
We should be humble
more caring of our neighbors
seeing the face of Christ
in everyone we meet
Treating them all
even the stranger, the enemy
as God commands us
with love in our hearts
Only when we cleave
hold fast to our Savior
when we let the Spirit guide
our timid, trembling feet
Only when we carry God’s light
His hope to the nations
only when we turn from the world
will the promise come to life
January 17, 2011
The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2011
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr._Day
&
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
It is Hope that we carry
When we are faithful
answering God’s calling
when we submit
and carry His light
The light that we carry
that which it embodies
it is Hope that we carry
to the ends of the earth
January 17, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
answering God’s calling
when we submit
and carry His light
The light that we carry
that which it embodies
it is Hope that we carry
to the ends of the earth
January 17, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
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Will We Carry God’s Light?
A question for the ages
for each believer
a question for today
asked of you and me
Will we carry God’s light
will we go into the darkness
leaving the familiar
to follow the Christ
Are we true to our faith
the calling of the Spirit
are we willing to be servants
submitting our will
A calling new each day
a question from the heavens
will we carry God’s light
into the darkness of this world
January 17, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
for each believer
a question for today
asked of you and me
Will we carry God’s light
will we go into the darkness
leaving the familiar
to follow the Christ
Are we true to our faith
the calling of the Spirit
are we willing to be servants
submitting our will
A calling new each day
a question from the heavens
will we carry God’s light
into the darkness of this world
January 17, 2011
Isaiah 9:1-4
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 17 to 23, 2011
“Carrying God’s Light”
by Cathie McFadden
for January 17, 2011
read January 17, 2011
&
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
We Will Hear Your Words
Open our hearts Lord
to change the whole world
to share your light
hope into this darkness
that we will hear your words
speaking directly to us
your endless words of love
January 16, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
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to change the whole world
to share your light
hope into this darkness
that we will hear your words
speaking directly to us
your endless words of love
January 16, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Speak Words to Share
Lord I hope for your wisdom
your guiding my voice
what I must say
to reach the least and the lost
Speak words to me Lord
words I should share
reaching more people
with the love of our God
Speak to my heart
empowered with your love
to change the whole world
with your light from above
January 16, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
your guiding my voice
what I must say
to reach the least and the lost
Speak words to me Lord
words I should share
reaching more people
with the love of our God
Speak to my heart
empowered with your love
to change the whole world
with your light from above
January 16, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
The Words Given
God’s word given
written in scripture
as alive now
as at the beginning
Guiding our telling
our bearing witness
our words sharing God’s love
to the ends of the earth
January 16, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
written in scripture
as alive now
as at the beginning
Guiding our telling
our bearing witness
our words sharing God’s love
to the ends of the earth
January 16, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Many Lights
All of us are called
all of us are gifted
carrying many lights
out to the nations
offering Christ to all
that all will hear
Christ’s love for us
His grace raining down
pouring out on us
January 16, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
all of us are gifted
carrying many lights
out to the nations
offering Christ to all
that all will hear
Christ’s love for us
His grace raining down
pouring out on us
January 16, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
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Illumine the World
Use your light
the gifts the Spirit give us
to shine light in the darkness
to illumine the world
with the living love of God
offering hope to all
to all the people on earth
January 16, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
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the gifts the Spirit give us
to shine light in the darkness
to illumine the world
with the living love of God
offering hope to all
to all the people on earth
January 16, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
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Illuminate the Dark
Each of us able
whatever our calling
where our gifts are needed
Each of us able
whatever our light
all of us worthy
to illuminate the dark
January 16, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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A Handmaiden of the Lord
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Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
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whatever our calling
where our gifts are needed
Each of us able
whatever our light
all of us worthy
to illuminate the dark
January 16, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
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
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Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,900+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Meditate on Your Word
God’s voice guiding
showing us the way
hoe to live in this time
our walk in this world
What words to share
how to show God’s love
to meditate on Your Word
Your speaking to our hearts
January 16, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
showing us the way
hoe to live in this time
our walk in this world
What words to share
how to show God’s love
to meditate on Your Word
Your speaking to our hearts
January 16, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Give Me Words
Lord, I seek you
that I may bear witness
that I may be a light
to all the nations
to all the people on earth
Give me words, oh God
let me carry hope
bringing Your love
Your grace
to all the people on earth
January 16, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
that I may bear witness
that I may be a light
to all the nations
to all the people on earth
Give me words, oh God
let me carry hope
bringing Your love
Your grace
to all the people on earth
January 16, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
All of my
poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at
Ray Foss for
usage. See all 21,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
To Touch the World
God’s calling to us
to touch the world,
not some segment,
the whole human race
We are called
to be a light to the nations
hope for all people
all the people on the earth
January 16, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
to touch the world,
not some segment,
the whole human race
We are called
to be a light to the nations
hope for all people
all the people on the earth
January 16, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
God has given us a calling
Each us of hearing
if we will listen
each of us gifted
blessed by our God
God has given us a calling
made for His purpose
commissioned before we are born
to be a light to the nations
not just our neighbors
all the people on earth
January 16, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
if we will listen
each of us gifted
blessed by our God
God has given us a calling
made for His purpose
commissioned before we are born
to be a light to the nations
not just our neighbors
all the people on earth
January 16, 2011
Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1:29-42
Worship Theme: “Called by God to . . .”
and sermon, “A Light to the Nations”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833821/k.5074/Special_Sunday__Human_Relations_Day__Overview.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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