Saturday, January 29, 2011

The Rain Falling

Do you feel God’s love
His healing rain
the rain falling
life in him
His living waters
grace falling
washing our fears
washing us
all of our lives
healing rain
giving hope
casting out doubt
joy in our peace
given by Christ
by God’s
rain falling
washing over us


January 29, 2011
Posting: “Michael W. Smith - Healing Rain/ Let It Rain [A New Hallelujah]”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-healing-rain-let-it.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 28, 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.

Send Your Rain

To this parched earth
to this broken land
divided and warring
no peace at hand

Send your rain
oh loving God
to heal our brokenness
one family again


January 29, 2011
Posting: “Michael W. Smith - Healing Rain/ Let It Rain [A New Hallelujah]”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-healing-rain-let-it.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 28, 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.

Abba Father

The love dripping
from the call
we call him Abba,
Daddy, loving father
our love wrapping us
in the arms of your love
calling to us
reaching for us
seeking us ever
before we come,
your love wooing us
wanting us to call you
Abba, Father
always there
loving us
loving us ever


January 29, 2011
Micah 6:8
&
Posting: “Michael W. Smith - Deep In Love With You [A New Hallelujah]”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-deep-in-love-with-you.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 28, 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.

Love the Lord

If we were true to our faith
if we loved the Lord
we would be able
to love our neighbors as well

Love the Lord
our God, our living, risen Lord
Love him with all we are
our neighbors as ourselves


January 29, 2011
Micah 6:8
&
Posting: “Michael W. Smith - Deep In Love With You [A New Hallelujah]”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-deep-in-love-with-you.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 28, 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.

Set Free - 2

The captives
their chains
those in chains
some of their making
some repression
of others
here on earth

Set free,
set free
may they all
be released
all the chains gone
all the captives free
in the light of Christ
in the arms of our Loving God


January 29, 2011
Posting: “Michael W. Smith - Amazing Grace [A New Hallelujah]”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-amazing-grace-new.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 28, 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.

A Place Where We Belong

Needing that community
that sense of family
we all need that comfort
a place where we belong

We are ever seeking
but God is right by our side
He is the place of safety
the rock where we are secure

In God, in the community
in the faith we share here
all of us welcome
all of us family


January 29, 2011
John 14:1-3 (The Message Bible)
Posting: “Welcome One and All”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/welcome-one-and-all.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 28, 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.

When We Enter the Gates of Heaven

Without fear or reservation
glorious, on that day
when we enter the gates of heaven
to find our eternal home

The place the Christ has prepared
especially for you and me
the place we will share
for all eternity


January 29, 2011
John 14:1-3 (The Message Bible)
Posting: “Welcome One and All”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/welcome-one-and-all.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 28, 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.

Things to Praise

So much else
the chattel of the world
the chaff of the age
that which will not endure

Needing to focus
to honor our God
seeking the things to praise
to offer to the Lord


January 29, 2011
Philippians 4:8 (The Message Bible)
Posting: “You Gotta Think!”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/you-gotta-think.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 25, 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.

Only From God - 2

All that I am
all the good I do
all that I offer
my gifts, my words
my passion for justice
my seeking, my striving
only from God
all I am a gift
molded, known
loved by God
for this I offer my praise
my hope, my prayers
in you my God,
the lover of my soul


January 29, 2011
James 4:10 (The Message Bible)
Posting: “Humble Thy Self In the Sight Of The Lord”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/humble-thy-self-in-sight-of-lord.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 26, 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.

Do Not Fear

A whisper in my spirit
not audible, but so real
the comfort of my Savior
whispering to me
a silent word, hope
a balm to my anguish
healing me, a work in process
starting my journey
Saved, in my tears
the words of God
Do Not Fear
I am with you
I love you
You are my son
come back to me
I am glad you have come back home
all is forgiven.
By grace alone.


January 29, 2011
Posting: “Michael W. Smith "Mighty To Save" A New Hallelujah Live DVD”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-mighty-to-save-new.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 27, 2011
&
Lamentations 3:55-57 (New Living Translation)
Posting: “Mighty Is Our Lord”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/mighty-is-our-lord.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 27, 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.

Hear My Cry!

How well I know
the moaning, the pain
opening my heart
hours in the pew
kneeling
bowed low
Crying out to You
Hear My Cry! Lord!
I need you
save me, I have failed
I am in the pit
swallowed by my sin
How I cried that day
opening my heart
to you and you alone
needing you then, as now
to redeem me from death
the judgment I have earned
your grace, alone
that I need, You


January 29, 2011
Posting: “Michael W. Smith "Mighty To Save" A New Hallelujah Live DVD”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-mighty-to-save-new.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 27, 2011
&
Lamentations 3:55-57 (New Living Translation)
Posting: “Mighty Is Our Lord”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/mighty-is-our-lord.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 27, 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.

You heard me

Even when words failed me
when words would not come
when my cries
my moans, in pain
the ache of my sin
heavy on my heart
sobbing in your temple
tears falling
sprayed out of me

You heard me
the stirrings of my heart
knowing my folly
the turning from you
that I am that Prodigal
knowing you and yet turned
to the flesh, to the world
to the baser desires
knowing my sin
in the pit of realization
bawling to you
you heard me
and lifted me up
changing me forever
in you alone


January 29, 2011
Posting: “Michael W. Smith "Mighty To Save" A New Hallelujah Live DVD”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-mighty-to-save-new.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 27, 2011
&
Lamentations 3:55-57 (New Living Translation)
Posting: “Mighty Is Our Lord”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/mighty-is-our-lord.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 27, 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.

From deep within the pit

In my despair
aware of my poverty
my sin washing over me
falling, falling
from deep within the pit
I cry to you oh Lord
How I remember that day
surrendering all
crying, crying
sitting in the pew
feeling the weigh
pulling me down
yet, release
falling away
scales falling away
the weigh falling
released from the shackles
the chains unlocked
falling away
hearing my cries
from deep within the pit
Your hand lifting me
that I may see
the taste of freedom
in you, oh God
only in You


January 29, 2011
Posting: “Michael W. Smith "Mighty To Save" A New Hallelujah Live DVD”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/michael-w-smith-mighty-to-save-new.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 27, 2011
&
Lamentations 3:55-57 (New Living Translation)
Posting: “Mighty Is Our Lord”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/mighty-is-our-lord.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 27, 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.

Knock

God right here waiting
for us to knock
wanting to calm our hearts
with the balm of his love

Knock for your Savior
to start a dialogue
expect that he will answer
the prayers of
each penitent heart


January 29, 2011
Matthew 7:7-8
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for January 221, 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.

Ask

With a humble heart
ask your desires
offer them to God
on the throne of grace

Ask and it will be given
a promise from God
what we need in this life
offer from our Lord


January 29, 2011
Matthew 7:7-8
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for January 221, 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.

Seek

Ask God in your petitions
for the desires of your heart
seeking him ever
in that is a start

Always to raise your prayers
ever unto God
you will find him there
to give you peace of mind


January 29, 2011
Matthew 7:7-8
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for January 221, 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.

What Can We Offer

What can we truly offer
other than the Christ
how he changed our lives forever
bringing us back to life

Christ alone the reason
the love which we share
only from our loving Savior
why we offer our prayer


January 29, 2011
Ephesians 2:1-10 (Common English Bible)
Posting: “Walk the Walk not just Talk the Talk”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/walk-walk-not-just-talk-talk.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 26, 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.

What Better Witness

What better witness can we offer
than the love of Christ revealed
as if on the day that we believed
when our life was turned around
Sharing the love of Jesus
as if on that first day
offering them our witness
of his love every day


January 29, 2011
Ephesians 2:1-10 (Common English Bible)
Posting: “Walk the Walk not just Talk the Talk”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/walk-walk-not-just-talk-talk.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 26, 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.

We are Created in Christ

Only in his baptism
washed in his holy blood
made new in our Savior
saved from the judgment of death

We are created in Christ
new beings of his sacrifice
only through the gate of our Savior
are we redeemed from the lost


January 29, 2011
Ephesians 2:1-10 (Common English Bible)
Posting: “Walk the Walk not just Talk the Talk”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/walk-walk-not-just-talk-talk.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 26, 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.

We Are God’s Accomplishment

Our new lives a gift
the restoring of our souls
We are God’s accomplishment
nothing we have done

God’s love redeemed us
Christ’s sacrifice alone
leading us to heaven
not the way of Sheol


January 29, 2011
Ephesians 2:1-10 (Common English Bible)
Posting: “Walk the Walk not just Talk the Talk”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/walk-walk-not-just-talk-talk.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 26, 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.

God Raised Us Up

No longer just of clay
bound to the earth
in redeeming us
God gave us new birth

We know our destiny
if we follow his call
God raised us up to glory
to be seated with our Savior
life evermore


January 29, 2011
Ephesians 2:1-10 (Common English Bible)
Posting: “Walk the Walk not just Talk the Talk”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/walk-walk-not-just-talk-talk.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 26, 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 Life with Christ

God, by His hand
the sacrifice of Christ
going to the rugged cross
bearing my price instead
Brought to life in Christ
only in God’s grace
restored from my brokenness
healed from within
Christ lives in me
that means I am alive
to share His message of love
to the people that I meet
God using us, each vessel
to hold a piece of His love
poured out to offer hope
to all the people of earth


January 29, 2011
Ephesians 2:1-10 (Common English Bible)
Posting: “Walk the Walk not just Talk the Talk”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/walk-walk-not-just-talk-talk.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 26, 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.

He brought us to Life

God by His doing
His sacrifice in Christ
He brought us back to Life
in the sacrifice of love

Nothing we can claim
nothing we have done
redeemed from the pit by God
sent into the world


January 29, 2011
Ephesians 2:1-10 (Common English Bible)
Posting: “Walk the Walk not just Talk the Talk”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/walk-walk-not-just-talk-talk.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 26, 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.

Created to Do Good Things

We are redeemed from death
made alive in Christ
brought back from the pit
created to do good things

Ours is a legacy
a ministry of love
being God’s witness in the world
to the saving of our souls

We are to be active
not complacent in our place
sharing the love of Jesus
to the ends of the earth


January 29, 2011
Ephesians 2:1-10 (Common English Bible)
Posting: “Walk the Walk not just Talk the Talk”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/walk-walk-not-just-talk-talk.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 26, 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.

Just Like Everyone Else

Nothing special about us
plain as can be
made from the stuff of earth
struggling in life

Just like everyone else
until we met the Christ
falling before Him humble
choosing life instead

All of our lives before this
walking toward destruction
foolish in our own selves
that we had a clue

Only in the arms
of our loving Savior
only because of His grace
may we see our Maker


January 29, 2011
Ephesians 2:1-10 (Common English Bible)
Posting: “Walk the Walk not just Talk the Talk”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/walk-walk-not-just-talk-talk.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 26, 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.

Bound for Punishment

Until we fell on our knees
until we changed our path
baptized in Christ
redeemed by His blood

Bound for punishment
for the fires of hell
only by the grace of God
may we see heaven instead


January 29, 2011
Ephesians 2:1-10 (Common English Bible)
Posting: “Walk the Walk not just Talk the Talk”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/walk-walk-not-just-talk-talk.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 26, 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.

Headed for Destruction

Before the grace of Christ
his willing sacrifice
the love of God washing
washing over us

All of us destined
headed for destruction
the pit, Sheol waiting
from before we were born

Only through Christ
his gift on the cross
offering up his life
that we would not be lost


January 29, 2011
Ephesians 2:1-10 (Common English Bible)
Posting: “Walk the Walk not just Talk the Talk”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/walk-walk-not-just-talk-talk.html
on Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 26, 2011


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 21,150+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Lover of Our Soul

Deeper than our partner
our lover in this life
stronger than the bonds of blood
coursing through our veins

The lover of our souls
the God, most high
wanting only relationship
that we would draw nigh

Wanting to be with us
to ever walk by our side
that we would turn from our wickedness
and leave the world behind


January 29, 2011
Posting “Be Careful. . .”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/be-careful.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 29, 2011

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The Wisdom that God Gives Us

We must remember
the failing of Solomon
ignoring the call of God
in the way to stay close to Him

The wisdom that God gives us
that we would stay faithful
turning from the siren’s call
and cleave to our God instead

The world around us
seeking our destruction
that we would fall into
the pit of our sinful selves

God alone leading
us away from destruction
guiding us to heaven
if we will heed his call


January 29, 2011
Posting “Be Careful. . .”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/be-careful.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 29, 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.

Lead to Destruction

The temptations around us
the false idols, baubles
all trying to lead us
to the pit, to our doom
God calling to us
in the depth of his wisdom
his love providing
a way to eternal life

The world we know
all that we value here
leading us to destruction
if we heed the sirens’ call
all of this leading
us away from Jesus
from the love of our Savior
to the greed and lust of earth


January 29, 2011
Posting “Be Careful. . .”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/be-careful.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 29, 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.

Being Led Astray

All of our lives
temptations abounding
all around us
being led astray
away from our Creator
our Savior, our Brother
away from our Maker
the lover of our soul


January 29, 2011
Posting “Be Careful. . .”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/01/be-careful.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 29, 2011

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His Light Poured into Us

The love of God revealed
given in the Christ
coming down from heaven
becoming the sacrifice

His light shining
in his walk on this earth
by living and dying
giving us new birth

His light poured into us
the Spirit indwelling
witnesses to his goodness
in all of our telling

Bearing His light
to the ends of the earth
offering hope
to all who will hear


January 29, 2011
Matthew 4:23
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 23, 2011
read January 23, 2011
&
Matthew 4:18-22
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 22, 2011
read January 22, 2011
&
Matthew 4:18-23 (Common English Bible)
1 Corinthians 1:10-16 (Common English Bible)
Psalm 119:1-2 (Gods Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Working Together for the Kingdom”
Prayer of Invocation,
from Lectionary Worship Aids, Cycle A)
and sermon, “We Can Work It Out”,
including Lectio Divina
(See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lectio_Divina)
on Matthew 5:13-16 (Common English Bible)

by Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH

January 23, 2011
Third Sunday after Epiphany
&
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 21,150+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Carrying His Light - 2

Carrying His Light
the light of Christ
hope to all of us
redeeming us from death

All of us committed
to the wages of sin
only by His grace forgiven
that we may live again

Carrying His Light
to the ends of the earth
witnesses to His healing
in the lives of men

All of us examples
of sinners redeemed
restored by the love of our Savior
poured out for us


January 29, 2011
Matthew 4:23
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 23, 2011
read January 23, 2011
&
Matthew 4:18-22
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 22, 2011
read January 22, 2011
&
Matthew 4:18-23 (Common English Bible)
1 Corinthians 1:10-16 (Common English Bible)
Psalm 119:1-2 (Gods Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Working Together for the Kingdom”
Prayer of Invocation,
from Lectionary Worship Aids, Cycle A)
and sermon, “We Can Work It Out”,
including Lectio Divina
(See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lectio_Divina)
on Matthew 5:13-16 (Common English Bible)

by Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH

January 23, 2011
Third Sunday after Epiphany
&
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 21,150+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

His Life poured into us

God’s power in Christ
to heal the whole world
given to us freely
light to save the world

His life poured into us
the Spirit living within
sharing the hope with our neighbors
to the ends of the earth

God’s light shining
when we carry it high
up on the lampstands of our lives
beacons in the sky


January 29, 2011
Matthew 4:23
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 23, 2011
read January 23, 2011
&
Matthew 4:18-22
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 22, 2011
read January 22, 2011
&
Matthew 4:18-23 (Common English Bible)
1 Corinthians 1:10-16 (Common English Bible)
Psalm 119:1-2 (Gods Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Working Together for the Kingdom”
Prayer of Invocation,
from Lectionary Worship Aids, Cycle A)
and sermon, “We Can Work It Out”,
including Lectio Divina
(See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lectio_Divina)
on Matthew 5:13-16 (Common English Bible)
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=136632035559
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 23, 2011
Third Sunday after Epiphany
&
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.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=136632035559
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.

His Light filling our lamps

One candle lighting another
Christ living in us
His light filling our lamps
light to share with the world

He are the vessels
the lamps to a dark world
bringing the light of Jesus
until all have heard

God’s message of healing
bringing us back from death
leading us to heaven
through the gate of Christ


January 29, 2011
Matthew 4:23
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 23, 2011
read January 23, 2011
&
Matthew 4:18-22
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 22, 2011
read January 22, 2011
&
Matthew 4:18-23 (Common English Bible)
1 Corinthians 1:10-16 (Common English Bible)
Psalm 119:1-2 (Gods Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Working Together for the Kingdom”
Prayer of Invocation,
from Lectionary Worship Aids, Cycle A)
and sermon, “We Can Work It Out”,
including Lectio Divina
(See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lectio_Divina)
on Matthew 5:13-16 (Common English Bible)
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=136632035559
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 23, 2011
Third Sunday after Epiphany
&
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.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=136632035559
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 Carry His Light

Our calling in life
to be vessels
holy and worthy
the work of God’s hands

To carry His light
our lamps always ready
shining bright in the darkness
out into this dark world


January 29, 2011
Matthew 4:23
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 23, 2011
read January 23, 2011
&
Matthew 4:18-22
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 22, 2011
read January 22, 2011
&
Matthew 4:18-23 (Common English Bible)
1 Corinthians 1:10-16 (Common English Bible)
Psalm 119:1-2 (Gods Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Working Together for the Kingdom”
Prayer of Invocation,
from Lectionary Worship Aids, Cycle A)
and sermon, “We Can Work It Out”,
including Lectio Divina
(See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lectio_Divina)
on Matthew 5:13-16 (Common English Bible)
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=136632035559
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 23, 2011
Third Sunday after Epiphany
&
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.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=136632035559
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.

Following His Light

Follow the Christ
following His light
to carry His light
into the world

We are the hands
the feet of the Christ
carrying His love
to the ends of the earth

Each of us light
to the darkness
offering hope
to the people in despair

All of us given
His light to carry
to pierce the darkness
all over this world


January 29, 2011
Matthew 4:23
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 23, 2011
read January 23, 2011
&
Matthew 4:18-22
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 22, 2011
read January 22, 2011
&
Matthew 4:18-23 (Common English Bible)
1 Corinthians 1:10-16 (Common English Bible)
Psalm 119:1-2 (Gods Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Working Together for the Kingdom”
Prayer of Invocation,
from Lectionary Worship Aids, Cycle A)
and sermon, “We Can Work It Out”,
including Lectio Divina
(See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lectio_Divina)
on Matthew 5:13-16 (Common English Bible)
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=136632035559
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 23, 2011
Third Sunday after Epiphany
&
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.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=136632035559
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 Oil for Our Lamps

The light we carry
the oil for our lamps
the Spirit of Christ
living in our hearts

Offering hope
a way through the darkness
the blessing of his love
poured out on us

Christ sharing
the way of servanthood
how to live in ways
pleasing to almighty God


January 29, 2011
Matthew 4:23
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 23, 2011
read January 23, 2011
&
Matthew 4:18-22
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 22, 2011
read January 22, 2011
&
Matthew 4:18-23 (Common English Bible)
1 Corinthians 1:10-16 (Common English Bible)
Psalm 119:1-2 (Gods Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Working Together for the Kingdom”
Prayer of Invocation,
from Lectionary Worship Aids, Cycle A)
and sermon, “We Can Work It Out”,
including Lectio Divina
(See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lectio_Divina)
on Matthew 5:13-16 (Common English Bible)
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=136632035559
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 23, 2011
Third Sunday after Epiphany
&
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.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=136632035559
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.

A Holy Person

The psalmist calls
to the best of our spirits
to walk with God
humble, and holy
to live as he commands
walking with him
to give all we can
that others may live


January 29, 2011
Psalm 15
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 24 to 30, 2011
“What God Requires”
by Doreen Kosynuik
for January 26, 2011
read January 28, 2011

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To Abide in God’s Tent

To live as worship
to abide in God’s tent
to stand in the Tabernacle before Him
all of my life

Such is my prayer
my hope in this life
his kingdom come down
wrapped warm around me

Feeling his presence
here in this life
walking with him
all of my days


January 29, 2011
Psalm 15
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 24 to 30, 2011
“What God Requires”
by Doreen Kosynuik
for January 26, 2011
read January 28, 2011

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With Great Humility

My sense of worth
looking in God’s mirror
in the face of the scripture
walking humbly

With great humility
seeking your presence
aware of my weakness
my needing of Him


January 29, 2011
Psalm 15
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 24 to 30, 2011
“What God Requires”
by Doreen Kosynuik
for January 26, 2011
read January 28, 2011

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To dwell on God’s Holy Hill

To live for God’s witness
by his holy purpose
to foster recognition
of the power of Christ
to seek his presence
walking with me
to dwell on God’s holy hill
all of my days


January 28, 2011
Psalm 15
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 24 to 30, 2011
“What God Requires”
by Doreen Kosynuik
for January 26, 2011
read January 28, 2011

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Knowing My Poverty

Blessedness in awareness
my humility, in my sin,
knowing my poverty
my need for God, to begin

Transforming my heart
from the ways of the world
blessed in the opposite
of society’s rewards

A closeness to God
in embracing our weakness
a wisdom from Him
not in the ways of the earth


January 28, 2011
Matthew 5:1-12
Beatitudes
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 24 to 30, 2011
“What God Requires”
by Doreen Kosynuik
for January 28, 2011
read January 28, 2011

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and sat down to teach them

Climbing the mountain
closer to God
separated with the disciples
to teach them of love
Christ sat down with them
to teach them how to live
to love one another
to humbly give
God’s values different
unlike the world’s
deep lessons coming
in the power of His words


January 28, 2011
Matthew 5:1-12
Beatitudes
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 24 to 30, 2011
“What God Requires”
by Doreen Kosynuik
for January 28, 2011
read January 28, 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 Mighty Power of God

Christ, the first-born
the embodiment
of the mighty power of God

The wisdom of God
come to the earth
in dying, reconciling,
bringing us back to life


January 28, 2011
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 24 to 30, 2011
“What God Requires”
by Doreen Kosynuik
for January 27, 2011
read January 28, 2011

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Mirror God’s Goodness

God requires
what we already know
to mirror his goodness
while we walk here below

That we accept his gifts
not for ourselves
given to be shared
to the ends of the earth

God requires
that we seek justice
offering hope
to all the people of earth


January 28, 2011
Micah 6:6-8
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 24 to 30, 2011
“What God Requires”
by Doreen Kosynuik
for January 25, 2011
read January 28, 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.

A Presence of Hope

God, our Creator
plant in me
seeds of your anguish
your sorrow at injustice

Create in me
a spirit of compassion
a presence of hope
to lift up my neighbors
in the arms of Your love


January 28, 2011
Micah 6:1-5
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for January 24 to 30, 2011
“What God Requires”
by Doreen Kosynuik
for January 24, 2011
read January 28, 2011

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Christ was Emptied – v2

Christ was emptied
poured into us
to carry His Spirit
in a spirit of love

Descended from heaven
falling like a dove
given to us
to be shared with the world


January 29, 2011
Matthew 4:23
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 23, 2011
read January 23, 2011
&
Matthew 4:18-22
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 22, 2011
read January 22, 2011
&
Matthew 4:18-23 (Common English Bible)
1 Corinthians 1:10-16 (Common English Bible)
Psalm 119:1-2 (Gods Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Working Together for the Kingdom”
Prayer of Invocation,
from Lectionary Worship Aids, Cycle A)
and sermon, “We Can Work It Out”,
including Lectio Divina
(See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lectio_Divina)
on Matthew 5:13-16 (Common English Bible)
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=136632035559
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 23, 2011
Third Sunday after Epiphany
&
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.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=136632035559
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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Christ was Emptied

Christ was poured out
yet still alive
His light poured out
His Spirit in us

Living within
guiding our feet
leading us to share
His love to those we meet


January 29, 2011
Matthew 4:23
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 23, 2011
read January 23, 2011
&
Matthew 4:18-22
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 22, 2011
read January 22, 2011
&
Matthew 4:18-23 (Common English Bible)
1 Corinthians 1:10-16 (Common English Bible)
Psalm 119:1-2 (Gods Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Working Together for the Kingdom”
Prayer of Invocation,
from Lectionary Worship Aids, Cycle A)
and sermon, “We Can Work It Out”,
including Lectio Divina
(See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lectio_Divina)
on Matthew 5:13-16 (Common English Bible)
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=136632035559
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 23, 2011
Third Sunday after Epiphany
&
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.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=136632035559
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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Journey Together – v2

On this journey
together with Christ
walking with our Savior
in the way of the cross
Needing Him with us
with all of us together
being the light of our Savior
in the darkness
bearing witness to his love for us
to the ends of the earth


January 29, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH

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With each other

Living with each other
walking with Christ
humble in our walk
in the way of the cross


January 28, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH

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Walking in this Life

A journey each day
conforming our steps
walking in this life
Walking with the Christ


January 28, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH


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Journey Together

On this journey
together with Christ
walking with our Savior
in the way of the cross

Needing Him with us
with all of us together
bearing the light of our Savior
to the ends of the earth


January 28, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH

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Friday, January 28, 2011

Flowing Down from Heaven

That we could be channels
that we would be light
bearing the word from your temple
flowing down from heaven
to lift the people up

Offering our witness
God’s presence in our lives
His guidance and protection
in the storms of this life

The hope of all nations
in the person of the Christ
to lead us to heaven
a way through the wilderness
through the way of the cross


January 28, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH

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Yoked to Our Brother

Drenched by the Spirit
imbued with His grace
lovingly nurtured
by the love of God

Yoked to our brother,
our sister on this path
walking with them
to share the good news

Defined by the journey
the walk of our faith
joined with one another
that we may be the Christ

Sharing with the strangers
all whom we meet
the miracle of our saving
by the giving of His life

The blood of the lamb
His sacrifice on the cross
descended from heaven
that we may rise with Him


January 28, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH

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A People on a Journey

All of us together
the followers of Christ
a people on a journey
a witness to his life

Called to be a light
to shine in the darkness
to bring Christ to the world
every tribe, every nation


January 28, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH
&
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 Rugged Cross

Walking with Christ
in service, humbleness
heeding the call of our Master
following His will instead

Walking with Christ
to the rugged cross
carrying His message
to the least, the lost

Walking with Christ
open to his calling
sharing the balm of Christ
to all who need healing


January 28, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH


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Up to His Temple

In some ways this journey
the following of his call
journey to Jerusalem
to the ancient hall

To go to the center
up to his temple
to sit at the master’s feet
listening for his message


January 28, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH

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Embarking on the Journey

In humbleness, epiphany
in turning to our king
away from the world
the path of my life

Embarking on the journey
a way to my home
returning to my Maker
through the curtain of His body
through the gate of the Christ


January 28, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH

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Guided by Your Word

Teach me your law oh God
guide me by your Word
lead me in righteousness
in the ways of Christ

Let me walk in His paths
in the way of humbleness
let me offer my witness
my hope in you alone


January 28, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH

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The journey to Calvary

All of our lives searching
trying to understand the Christ
the gift of God’s mercy
that he went to the cross

All of our lives seeking
longing for the way
only in the journey to Calvary
do we see the face of Christ


January 28, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH

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climbing the holy mountain

in some ways a metaphor
for some reality
climbing the holy mountain
seeking our king

Wandering in this life
so much like the Prodigal
returning to God in crisis
still He loves us so

Journeying to Calvary
to the Temple, to Zion
walking with our Savior
leading the way home


January 28, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH


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To Walk in His Paths

Leaving our homeland
the place of our history
following His example
out into the world

Turning to our Savior
submitting to his will
to walk in his paths
going the way of servanthood

Clinging to our Master
our brother, our friend
walking with our Savior
on this journey of life


January 28, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH


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Guiding our steps

Christ, our light
in the darkness
burning within
guiding our steps onward
in our journey of faith

Leading when
we will let him
submitting as he did
cleaving to our Savior
conformed to his will


January 28, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH


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Yoked with Him

Our lives a journey
walking here on earth
yoked with Him
with our brother
Love from above

Guiding our steps
light to our path
Christ, our Savior
our Good Shepherd
bearing the cross for us
showing us the way


January 28, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH

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God’s Mercy Unending

In the stumble of my days
more than a purposeful walk
staggering in my witness
failing to bear the cross

God’s mercy unending
His grace boundless
saving me from my wickedness
when I fail to proclaim Christ

Giving me new fire
oil for my lamp
bearing me up like eagles
on wings of the dove

Guiding me when I stumble
assuring me of grace
sharing with me moments
when I can offer someone my praise


January 28, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH

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Joy in My Failing

Wanting to be worthy
of God’s saving grace
yet joy in my failing
my stumbles in this life

For God’s love unending
no matter what we do
so long as we are faithful
in all we say and do

God saves me, a sinner,
when I fall short
God’s grace alone
saving me from death


January 28, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH


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The journey of our faith

Not a destination
save for heaven above
the journey of our faith
a testament to love

God’s grace descending
falling like a dove
the fire burning within us
enabling us to love

To go outside our comfort
sometimes to walk on water
to share God’s love with our neighbor
our sister and our brother

Seeking ever
to walk closer to Christ
wanting to be worthy
every day of our life


January 28, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH


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Seeking Perfection

Never reaching
yet seeking perfection
to reconciling our lives
conformed to your ways
Seeking to align our path
to yoke ourselves to Christ
to walk with our Savior
all the days of our lives


January 28, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH

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Our Life a Journey

Wandering perhaps
lost for some time
seeking where to turn
the focus of our lives

Our life a journey
all to find the way
Christ is the one true compass,
light to guide our days


January 28, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH

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The Journey Defines Us

The journey of our faith
how we live in this time
where we walk in love
how we share God’s message

The journey defines us
reveals our true hearts
sharing Christ’s work here
while He watches from above


January 28, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH

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We Journey Together

Our lives together
journeying ever
we journey together
in this walk of life

No one to be left out
as part of God’s plan
offering hope, grace
to all that we can

We are to spread
God’s message of love
healing our brokenness
grace from above

Hope in the offering
our lives in his service
that all may join us
in heaven one day


January 28, 2011
“The Journey Defines Us” on northbound side
“Come Join Us on the Journey” on southbound
sign in front of Grace Capital Church
http://www.gccnh.com/
relating to a sermon series, “Journey Together”,
http://www.gccnh.com/page/Media/41
based on Isaiah 2:3
Route 3
Pembroke, NH

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Lifting Up Our Neighbors

Each of us like the four
needing to be ready
lifting up our neighbors
bringing them to the Lord

All of us broken
lame, sick, blind
needing the love of our Savior
to begin to make us whole

Each of us to lift up
to carry our neighbors
to bring them to our Savior
that they may be restored


January 28, 2011
Mark 2:1-12
Mark 2:3
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=7&day=20&year=2010
“Carry Them to Jesus”
by Gene Cotton
for July 20, 2010, read July 21, 2010
&
Isaiah 43:16,18-19 (NIV)
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
&
Numbers 6:24-26
Watch Night
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/newyears/watchnight.asp
http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=11612
New Year’s Eve
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 150 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.”
and sermon, “A Year in Review”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 26, 2010
First Sunday after Christmas
&
2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
Psalm 119:105-112 (Common English Bible)
Worship Theme: “We Are the Church”
and message sharing by:
Dick Lombard, “Grace Happens”,
Ray Foss (poem “Preparing is Worship”),
Vicki Kneeland, “Changes”, and
Mary Ann Cioffi, “Reality”
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=136632035559
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 17, 2010
Laity Sunday
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=102293516495911&index=1

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Wanting to Sit, Like Mary

Wanting to stop and listen
wanting to sit, like Mary
only in your presence
resting on each word

Staring up at Jesus
hearing the Master’s call
his specific message
to my open heart


January 28, 2011

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Sitting, Like Mary

When I am open
conscious to your presence
feeling you with me Lord
on this walk of life

When I am sitting,
like Mary, at your feet
listening for your message
your call to me deep

I am most at peace
when I stop and listen
for the calling of my Savior
calling sweetly to me

Guiding me out
up onto my feet
leading me to glory
when my work is complete


January 28, 2011

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Humble in Your Presence

Coming before You Lord
humble in Your presence
feeling you with me
on this journey of life

More than walking
beside me each day
sitting with my Savior
with breaks along the way


January 28, 2011

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Peace within Our Spirits

Peace within our spirits
whatever may come our way
walking with our Savior
every single day

Knowing He is beside me
in this walk of life
with me in the trials
in my times of strife

Guiding me ever
with his loving hand
leading me homeward
to that promised land


January 28, 2011

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Thursday, January 27, 2011

More Snow

Another call in the night
the incredulous educator
another day of confusion
more snow falling now

Delaying their education
adding more white to our day
wondering what is in the offing
for the rest of this long winter


January 27, 2011
another 2 hour delay
because of another snow storm
January 27, 2011

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

The Whisper of Life – v2

So briefly we shine
in the whisper of life
here for a moment
in our time on the earth

So much we can do
we are called to no less
to share the joy of Christ
with everyone we meet

Called from our slumber
to be a light to the nations
to offer hope to the captives
sharing our joy,
to the ends of the earth


January 26, 2011
on the sudden death
of Norman Mabie
http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/236099/fatal-snowmobile-rides-for-dad-son
&
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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