The people rising
using the modern media
voices rising
demanding the same freedoms
The nations together
the despots to be toppled
the dominoes lined up
each of them falling
Prayers for the people
caught up in the moments
the ground shifting
rapidly, complete
The world changing
while we are all watching
may we stand with the people
while the despots fall
February 12, 2011
on the transformations of the last 4 weeks and
especially the resignation of Hosni Mubarak
February 11, 2011
and see
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/notes/safiyah-fosua/a-prayer-for-the-people-of-egypt-february-3-2011/10150134548244274
A Prayer for the People of Egypt (February 3, 2011)
by Safiyah Fosua
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=719089081
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Saturday, February 12, 2011
An End of the Time of Tyrants
Would it be really true
that the dominoes were falling
that we were witnessing
an end of the time of tyrants
that the world was seeing
experiencing in real-time
one of the greatest changes
in the history of mankind
that the people were rising
speaking together
throwing off the shackles
the chains of their days
that repressions was yielding
to the power of the people
that the world would never again
grovel at their feet
The tyrants toppled
sent into exile
running away
jubilation in the streets
that the people would dance
sing victorious
that peaceful revolution
was loose in the world
February 12, 2011
on the transformations of the last 4 weeks and
especially the resignation of Hosni Mubarak
February 11, 2011
and see
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/notes/safiyah-fosua/a-prayer-for-the-people-of-egypt-february-3-2011/10150134548244274
A Prayer for the People of Egypt (February 3, 2011)
by Safiyah Fosua
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=719089081
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that the dominoes were falling
that we were witnessing
an end of the time of tyrants
that the world was seeing
experiencing in real-time
one of the greatest changes
in the history of mankind
that the people were rising
speaking together
throwing off the shackles
the chains of their days
that repressions was yielding
to the power of the people
that the world would never again
grovel at their feet
The tyrants toppled
sent into exile
running away
jubilation in the streets
that the people would dance
sing victorious
that peaceful revolution
was loose in the world
February 12, 2011
on the transformations of the last 4 weeks and
especially the resignation of Hosni Mubarak
February 11, 2011
and see
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/notes/safiyah-fosua/a-prayer-for-the-people-of-egypt-february-3-2011/10150134548244274
A Prayer for the People of Egypt (February 3, 2011)
by Safiyah Fosua
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=719089081
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Not to Abolish
We need to remember
when we grasp hold of Grace
that Christ came to fulfill
the law and the prophets
to be the example
the promise of God
come to life on earth
Not to abolish
to render the law
meaningless, dead
not at all
He came to complete
to give example to the Word
the scripture come alive
every single word
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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when we grasp hold of Grace
that Christ came to fulfill
the law and the prophets
to be the example
the promise of God
come to life on earth
Not to abolish
to render the law
meaningless, dead
not at all
He came to complete
to give example to the Word
the scripture come alive
every single word
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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Light to All
We are the bearers
the carriers of the light
the light within us
light of the Christ
Light to all
flowing from us
up on the lampstand
carried into the world
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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the carriers of the light
the light within us
light of the Christ
Light to all
flowing from us
up on the lampstand
carried into the world
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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To Complete the Law
To fulfill, the law, the prophets
to complete the law
with the grace of God
love come down
offering salvation
in the humbleness of Christ
being the salt of the earth
Authentic and common
walking here with us
giving up power
submitting to God
offering hope
in his teaching, healing
an example for us all
that we may find life
Following the Christ
the commandments of God
the law and prophets
showing us how to live
walking humble
with our God
loving our neighbors
as we would want them
how we would be treated ourselves
A light to the nations
carrying Jesus
to love the Messiah
offered on the cross
the cup of our pardon
in his sacrifice
the love of God so great
we may see paradise
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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to complete the law
with the grace of God
love come down
offering salvation
in the humbleness of Christ
being the salt of the earth
Authentic and common
walking here with us
giving up power
submitting to God
offering hope
in his teaching, healing
an example for us all
that we may find life
Following the Christ
the commandments of God
the law and prophets
showing us how to live
walking humble
with our God
loving our neighbors
as we would want them
how we would be treated ourselves
A light to the nations
carrying Jesus
to love the Messiah
offered on the cross
the cup of our pardon
in his sacrifice
the love of God so great
we may see paradise
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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The Ground Shifting
Something dramatic
across the world
people rising with one voice
that their voice will be heard
The ground shifting in real-time
under the despots feet
leading to freedom
until the world is free
The tyrants must pack their bags
the people will not be silent
we need to join with the people
protesting for their freedom
The world becoming smaller
media alive
sharing the struggle in real-time
all around the world
February 12, 2011
on the transformations of the last 3 weeks and
especially the resignation of Hosni Mubarak
February 11, 2011
and see
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/notes/safiyah-fosua/a-prayer-for-the-people-of-egypt-february-3-2011/10150134548244274
A Prayer for the People of Egypt (February 3, 2011)
by Safiyah Fosua
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=719089081
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.
across the world
people rising with one voice
that their voice will be heard
The ground shifting in real-time
under the despots feet
leading to freedom
until the world is free
The tyrants must pack their bags
the people will not be silent
we need to join with the people
protesting for their freedom
The world becoming smaller
media alive
sharing the struggle in real-time
all around the world
February 12, 2011
on the transformations of the last 3 weeks and
especially the resignation of Hosni Mubarak
February 11, 2011
and see
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/notes/safiyah-fosua/a-prayer-for-the-people-of-egypt-february-3-2011/10150134548244274
A Prayer for the People of Egypt (February 3, 2011)
by Safiyah Fosua
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=719089081
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 Task Now
To be the ones to care
to set the prisoners free
hope for the helpless
a balm for those in pain
We are to be Christ
our task now
to be servants as he was
being the salt of the earth
In our humility grace
in our love healing
offering Christ to the world
shining his light in the darkness
Talking of our faith
how he set us free
truth will open the shackles
to set the whole world free
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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to set the prisoners free
hope for the helpless
a balm for those in pain
We are to be Christ
our task now
to be servants as he was
being the salt of the earth
In our humility grace
in our love healing
offering Christ to the world
shining his light in the darkness
Talking of our faith
how he set us free
truth will open the shackles
to set the whole world free
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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Answering the Challenge of Christ
The words of the prophets
the Law fulfilled in Christ
all of God’s promise
come alive for us
going the way of the cross
Answering the challenge of Christ
being his hands and feet
going out into the world
offering hope to the captives
setting the prisoners free
Being salt of the earth
never putting on air
remaining humble
loving to our neighbors
being the light to the world
Bearing the message of Jesus
light in the darkness
the grace of our God
sowing seeds of hope
to the ends of the earth
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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the Law fulfilled in Christ
all of God’s promise
come alive for us
going the way of the cross
Answering the challenge of Christ
being his hands and feet
going out into the world
offering hope to the captives
setting the prisoners free
Being salt of the earth
never putting on air
remaining humble
loving to our neighbors
being the light to the world
Bearing the message of Jesus
light in the darkness
the grace of our God
sowing seeds of hope
to the ends of the earth
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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The Echo of the Prophets
The words of Isaiah
the each of the prophets
fulfilling the law of Moses
in the coming of our Savior
Showing us what it is
to truly love our neighbors
bearing witness to God’s love
his healing of the nations
Salt of the earth
common as the fishermen
yet we are called to be his messengers
the hands and feet of Christ
Bearing our witness ever
how God saved our lives
loving our neighbors
to the ends of the earth
No one is special
all of us with feet of clay
yet God in his mercy
takes our sins away
Freeing us from our bondage
the chains of our sin
redeeming us completely
that we may truly live
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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the each of the prophets
fulfilling the law of Moses
in the coming of our Savior
Showing us what it is
to truly love our neighbors
bearing witness to God’s love
his healing of the nations
Salt of the earth
common as the fishermen
yet we are called to be his messengers
the hands and feet of Christ
Bearing our witness ever
how God saved our lives
loving our neighbors
to the ends of the earth
No one is special
all of us with feet of clay
yet God in his mercy
takes our sins away
Freeing us from our bondage
the chains of our sin
redeeming us completely
that we may truly live
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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The Yoke Removed
The world shall be free
the yoke removed
when we have carried the light
as we are called
to the ends of the earth
When the blind see
the oppressed set free
when we truly love our neighbor
bearing the name of Christ
shining light in the darkness
sharing the grace of God
the healing of our Savior
life forevermore
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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the yoke removed
when we have carried the light
as we are called
to the ends of the earth
When the blind see
the oppressed set free
when we truly love our neighbor
bearing the name of Christ
shining light in the darkness
sharing the grace of God
the healing of our Savior
life forevermore
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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Let the Oppressed Go Free
Christ came to save us
to let the oppressed go free
but we cannot be silent
because of Calvary
The grace he gave us
the gift of life
we are to be light
into the dark night
To give hope to all people
sharing the gifts from God
His love for each of us
to forgive us of our sin
To set the captives free
to break the yoke we carry
to free us to love our neighbor
our sisters and our brothers
To loose the bonds of injustice
our voices rising
the light we carry
to set the whole world free
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
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Scout Sunday
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to let the oppressed go free
but we cannot be silent
because of Calvary
The grace he gave us
the gift of life
we are to be light
into the dark night
To give hope to all people
sharing the gifts from God
His love for each of us
to forgive us of our sin
To set the captives free
to break the yoke we carry
to free us to love our neighbor
our sisters and our brothers
To loose the bonds of injustice
our voices rising
the light we carry
to set the whole world free
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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Loose the bonds of Injustice
Speak where you can
the world so small
loose the bonds of injustice
in every land
Our light to shine
to follow Christ’s example
to love our neighbor
our sister, and our brother
to be that light
the salt of the earth
being all we can
to bear Christ’s message
to the whole world
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
the world so small
loose the bonds of injustice
in every land
Our light to shine
to follow Christ’s example
to love our neighbor
our sister, and our brother
to be that light
the salt of the earth
being all we can
to bear Christ’s message
to the whole world
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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Break Every Yoke
The oppressed to go free
in the love of the Lord
the hope the nations
the light to restore
God’s grace unending
the love sublime
raining down from heaven
into your heart and mine
When we call he answers
hearing our prayer
water in the deserts
nothing can compare
God here with us
living in our hearts
raising up the nations
your word beating in our hearts
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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in the love of the Lord
the hope the nations
the light to restore
God’s grace unending
the love sublime
raining down from heaven
into your heart and mine
When we call he answers
hearing our prayer
water in the deserts
nothing can compare
God here with us
living in our hearts
raising up the nations
your word beating in our hearts
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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Share Our Bread
Ours to be servants
to offer hope
to share our bread with others
to the ends of the earth
Yet not just with flour
the bread we share
the hope of the nations
we find it here
In the body of Christ
the light we carry
the bread of life
on the altar of the cross
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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to offer hope
to share our bread with others
to the ends of the earth
Yet not just with flour
the bread we share
the hope of the nations
we find it here
In the body of Christ
the light we carry
the bread of life
on the altar of the cross
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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Through Your Body
The example of Jesus
through your body, oh Lord
the bonds of our sin
the chains slip away
Freed to shout
to sing your praise
shining your light
all of our days
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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through your body, oh Lord
the bonds of our sin
the chains slip away
Freed to shout
to sing your praise
shining your light
all of our days
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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Your Light Shall Break Forth Like the Dawn
Our light exposed
put up on the lampstand
shining in the darkness
the hope of all mankind
Christ in that light
his grace a wellspring
God’s love pouring down
raining from heaven
Shining into the darkness
breaking forth like the dawn
the night receding
the darkness is gone
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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put up on the lampstand
shining in the darkness
the hope of all mankind
Christ in that light
his grace a wellspring
God’s love pouring down
raining from heaven
Shining into the darkness
breaking forth like the dawn
the night receding
the darkness is gone
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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He will say
God will say
Here I am
he will not stay hidden
that is why he came
To be with us
to walk by our side
guiding our steps daily
to be his light this day
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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Here I am
he will not stay hidden
that is why he came
To be with us
to walk by our side
guiding our steps daily
to be his light this day
February 12, 2011
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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My Defense
My defense, my refuge
the fortress around my life
my hope in my struggle
the strength in my life
You alone Lord
have watched me in the breach
protected me in my struggles
the source of all relief
Stay with me my Savior
whatever may come
be right beside me
until my work here is done
February 12, 2011
Psalm 59:16
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for February 2, 2011
read February 3, 2011
reread February 12, 2011
&
1 Samuel 17:38-40
Posting: “I'll Wear My Own Suit Thank You. . .”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/02/ill-wear-my-own-siut-thank-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
February 2, 2011
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the fortress around my life
my hope in my struggle
the strength in my life
You alone Lord
have watched me in the breach
protected me in my struggles
the source of all relief
Stay with me my Savior
whatever may come
be right beside me
until my work here is done
February 12, 2011
Psalm 59:16
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for February 2, 2011
read February 3, 2011
reread February 12, 2011
&
1 Samuel 17:38-40
Posting: “I'll Wear My Own Suit Thank You. . .”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/02/ill-wear-my-own-siut-thank-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
February 2, 2011
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With What I Need
Standing in the battle
before the giant
cursing me, my Lord
denying the God of heaven
Standing with my gifts
with what I need
to defeat the enemy
Standing in the breach
in the wilderness
bearing his light
as a child
of Christ’s victory
sure of our salvation
by his amazing grace
able to face the giant
in this life on earth
February 11, 2011 and February 12, 2011
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Purpose/298439882520
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=132438993489979
Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
&
1 Samuel 17:38-40
Posting: “I'll Wear My Own Suit Thank You. . .”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/02/ill-wear-my-own-siut-thank-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
February 2, 2011
&
1 Samuel 17:32-40, 50
Hebrews 12:1
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 1, 2011
“Borrowed Equipment”
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=01&year=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.
before the giant
cursing me, my Lord
denying the God of heaven
Standing with my gifts
with what I need
to defeat the enemy
Standing in the breach
in the wilderness
bearing his light
as a child
of Christ’s victory
sure of our salvation
by his amazing grace
able to face the giant
in this life on earth
February 11, 2011 and February 12, 2011
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Purpose/298439882520
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=132438993489979
Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
&
1 Samuel 17:38-40
Posting: “I'll Wear My Own Suit Thank You. . .”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/02/ill-wear-my-own-siut-thank-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
February 2, 2011
&
1 Samuel 17:32-40, 50
Hebrews 12:1
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 1, 2011
“Borrowed Equipment”
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=01&year=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.
Armed with My Gifts
With what I need
given by God
armed with my gifts
going into the world
bearing the light of Christ
Sharing the love I have been given
given to be given
offering my witness
the love of God for sinners
just like you and me
February 11, 2011
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Purpose/298439882520
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=132438993489979
Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
&
1 Samuel 17:38-40
Posting: “I'll Wear My Own Suit Thank You. . .”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/02/ill-wear-my-own-siut-thank-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
February 2, 2011
&
1 Samuel 17:32-40, 50
Hebrews 12:1
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 1, 2011
“Borrowed Equipment”
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=01&year=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.
given by God
armed with my gifts
going into the world
bearing the light of Christ
Sharing the love I have been given
given to be given
offering my witness
the love of God for sinners
just like you and me
February 11, 2011
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Purpose/298439882520
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=132438993489979
Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
&
1 Samuel 17:38-40
Posting: “I'll Wear My Own Suit Thank You. . .”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2011/02/ill-wear-my-own-siut-thank-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
February 2, 2011
&
1 Samuel 17:32-40, 50
Hebrews 12:1
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 1, 2011
“Borrowed Equipment”
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=01&year=2011
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Walk in His Ways - 2
To live, life everlasting
follow God’s commands
His law always
Walk in His ways
all the days of our lives
Mindful of our freedom
the consequences of our choices
the razor’s edge of free will
the choice of life or death
cradled in our hands of clay
February 11, 2011
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
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http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=132438993489979
Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
&
Matthew 5:21-37 (Common English Bible)
Law of murder
Law of adultery
Law of Divorce
Law of Oaths
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 (New Living Translation)
Psalm 18:1-3, 46 (God’s Word Translation (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Invocation
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “God gives life . . . sin gives death”
and sermon, “A Life or Death Situation
(Aka . . . A fine line between Heaven and Hell)”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 13, 2011
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
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.
follow God’s commands
His law always
Walk in His ways
all the days of our lives
Mindful of our freedom
the consequences of our choices
the razor’s edge of free will
the choice of life or death
cradled in our hands of clay
February 11, 2011
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Purpose/298439882520
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=132438993489979
Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
&
Matthew 5:21-37 (Common English Bible)
Law of murder
Law of adultery
Law of Divorce
Law of Oaths
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 (New Living Translation)
Psalm 18:1-3, 46 (God’s Word Translation (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Invocation
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “God gives life . . . sin gives death”
and sermon, “A Life or Death Situation
(Aka . . . A fine line between Heaven and Hell)”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 13, 2011
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
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.
By Walking in His Way
Life, simple as that
blessing upon blessing
joy unending
by walking in his ways
all of our days
the choice of life and death
in our walk in this world
walking with the Lord
or walking to damnation
February 11, 2011 and February 12, 2011
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Purpose/298439882520
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=132438993489979
Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
&
Matthew 5:21-37 (Common English Bible)
Law of murder
Law of adultery
Law of Divorce
Law of Oaths
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 (New Living Translation)
Psalm 18:1-3, 46 (God’s Word Translation (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Invocation
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “God gives life . . . sin gives death”
and sermon, “A Life or Death Situation
(Aka . . . A fine line between Heaven and Hell)”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 13, 2011
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
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.
blessing upon blessing
joy unending
by walking in his ways
all of our days
the choice of life and death
in our walk in this world
walking with the Lord
or walking to damnation
February 11, 2011 and February 12, 2011
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Purpose/298439882520
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=132438993489979
Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
&
Matthew 5:21-37 (Common English Bible)
Law of murder
Law of adultery
Law of Divorce
Law of Oaths
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 (New Living Translation)
Psalm 18:1-3, 46 (God’s Word Translation (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Invocation
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “God gives life . . . sin gives death”
and sermon, “A Life or Death Situation
(Aka . . . A fine line between Heaven and Hell)”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 13, 2011
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
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.
Sin gives Death
If Christ had not come
if the law alone was here
no coming of grace
The gift of the cross
the submission of the lamb
the saving of man
the gift of God alone
Our sin gives death
estrangement from God
the wages of our lives
Unable to follow the law
to conform our steps to God,
needing the grace of Christ
to come before your throne
to have eternal life
February 11, 2011
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Purpose/298439882520
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=132438993489979
Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
&
Matthew 5:21-37 (Common English Bible)
Law of murder
Law of adultery
Law of Divorce
Law of Oaths
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 (New Living Translation)
Psalm 18:1-3, 46 (God’s Word Translation (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Invocation
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “God gives life . . . sin gives death”
and sermon, “A Life or Death Situation
(Aka . . . A fine line between Heaven and Hell)”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 13, 2011
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
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 the law alone was here
no coming of grace
The gift of the cross
the submission of the lamb
the saving of man
the gift of God alone
Our sin gives death
estrangement from God
the wages of our lives
Unable to follow the law
to conform our steps to God,
needing the grace of Christ
to come before your throne
to have eternal life
February 11, 2011
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Purpose/298439882520
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=132438993489979
Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
&
Matthew 5:21-37 (Common English Bible)
Law of murder
Law of adultery
Law of Divorce
Law of Oaths
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 (New Living Translation)
Psalm 18:1-3, 46 (God’s Word Translation (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Invocation
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “God gives life . . . sin gives death”
and sermon, “A Life or Death Situation
(Aka . . . A fine line between Heaven and Hell)”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 13, 2011
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
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 gives Life
God alone gives life
his breath quickening the clay
his grace redeems us
from the wages of sin
destined for glory
not returning to dust
not to dust alone
together with him
going before his throne
February 11, 2011 and February 12, 2011
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Purpose/298439882520
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=132438993489979
Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
&
Matthew 5:21-37 (Common English Bible)
Law of murder
Law of adultery
Law of Divorce
Law of Oaths
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 (New Living Translation)
Psalm 18:1-3, 46 (God’s Word Translation (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Invocation
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “God gives life . . . sin gives death”
and sermon, “A Life or Death Situation
(Aka . . . A fine line between Heaven and Hell)”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 13, 2011
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
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 breath quickening the clay
his grace redeems us
from the wages of sin
destined for glory
not returning to dust
not to dust alone
together with him
going before his throne
February 11, 2011 and February 12, 2011
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Purpose/298439882520
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=132438993489979
Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
&
Matthew 5:21-37 (Common English Bible)
Law of murder
Law of adultery
Law of Divorce
Law of Oaths
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 (New Living Translation)
Psalm 18:1-3, 46 (God’s Word Translation (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Invocation
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “God gives life . . . sin gives death”
and sermon, “A Life or Death Situation
(Aka . . . A fine line between Heaven and Hell)”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 13, 2011
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
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.
Alive to My King
Amazing to me
his grace, his gift
arms open to me
ready to hold me
to lead me to glory
through the gate of Christ
Alive to my king
no longer carrying my sin
left on the altar of the cross
redeemed and restored
brought back to God
back from the dead
alive in the Lord
February 11, 2011
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Purpose/298439882520
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=132438993489979
Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
&
Matthew 5:21-37 (Common English Bible)
Law of murder
Law of adultery
Law of Divorce
Law of Oaths
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 (New Living Translation)
Psalm 18:1-3, 46 (God’s Word Translation (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Invocation
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “God gives life . . . sin gives death”
and sermon, “A Life or Death Situation
(Aka . . . A fine line between Heaven and Hell)”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 13, 2011
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
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 grace, his gift
arms open to me
ready to hold me
to lead me to glory
through the gate of Christ
Alive to my king
no longer carrying my sin
left on the altar of the cross
redeemed and restored
brought back to God
back from the dead
alive in the Lord
February 11, 2011
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Purpose/298439882520
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=132438993489979
Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
&
Matthew 5:21-37 (Common English Bible)
Law of murder
Law of adultery
Law of Divorce
Law of Oaths
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 (New Living Translation)
Psalm 18:1-3, 46 (God’s Word Translation (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Invocation
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “God gives life . . . sin gives death”
and sermon, “A Life or Death Situation
(Aka . . . A fine line between Heaven and Hell)”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 13, 2011
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
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.
Dead to God
If I were judged by my life
my days in the book of days
I would be dead to God
wallowing in the stench
the stain of my sin
damned to the pit
the fiery furnace
Only your grace
offered freely, given
washing me clean
by the blood of Christ
able, surely, with confidence
to come before my maker
made worthy by the lamb
February 11, 2011
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Purpose/298439882520
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=132438993489979
Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
&
Matthew 5:21-37 (Common English Bible)
Law of murder
Law of adultery
Law of Divorce
Law of Oaths
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 (New Living Translation)
Psalm 18:1-3, 46 (God’s Word Translation (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Invocation
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “God gives life . . . sin gives death”
and sermon, “A Life or Death Situation
(Aka . . . A fine line between Heaven and Hell)”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 13, 2011
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
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 days in the book of days
I would be dead to God
wallowing in the stench
the stain of my sin
damned to the pit
the fiery furnace
Only your grace
offered freely, given
washing me clean
by the blood of Christ
able, surely, with confidence
to come before my maker
made worthy by the lamb
February 11, 2011
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Purpose/298439882520
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=132438993489979
Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
&
Matthew 5:21-37 (Common English Bible)
Law of murder
Law of adultery
Law of Divorce
Law of Oaths
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 (New Living Translation)
Psalm 18:1-3, 46 (God’s Word Translation (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Invocation
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “God gives life . . . sin gives death”
and sermon, “A Life or Death Situation
(Aka . . . A fine line between Heaven and Hell)”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 13, 2011
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
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.
Death and Love
Death and love
love and death
inexorably bound
for twenty years now
the day of love
bound with your accident
the moment of your dying
February 12, 2011
remembering the 20th anniversary
of my father’s death, February 14, 1991
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 and death
inexorably bound
for twenty years now
the day of love
bound with your accident
the moment of your dying
February 12, 2011
remembering the 20th anniversary
of my father’s death, February 14, 1991
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.
No Life in Your Eyes
Seeing you there
knowing you were dead
no life in your eyes
lost, in time and space
cold that night
a hollowness in my heart
knowing you were gone
never to return
knowing you were dead
no life in your eyes
lost, in time and space
cold that night
a hollowness in my heart
knowing you were gone
never to return
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edited
December 29, 2015
Demons
– v2
edited
December 29, 2015
Did
You Hear Her Cry – v2
edited
December 29, 2015
The
Crash – v2
edited
December 18, 2015
The
Submariner – v2
&
edited
December 17, 2015
Meticulous
– v2
&
edited
December 18, 2015
Adam
Asked – v2
==========
edited
October 22, 2015
Did
you brace for impact – v2
edicted
October 22, 2015
Mile
Marker 19 – v8
(editing
original)
edited October
5, 2015
Like the Venus
Fly Trap – v9
(editing
version 5)
&
edited October
3, 2015
Why on this
day – v3
(editing
original)
edited October
19, 2014
Why on this
day – v2
July 1, 2014
Why on this
day
“My Prayers
Weekend!”
“Next Day
Stretch”
draft a note
to God
about a day
when you struggled
with a big question
for June 29,
2014
read June 30,
2014
&
edited June 27, 2014
A vivid memory – v2
June 27, 2014
A vivid memory
Matthew 28:20
(NRSV)
Romans 8:31-39
Upper Room
Daily Devotional
“In Dark Times”
by Don Greeley
about Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder
for June 26,
2014
read June 27,
2014
Upper Room
Daily Devotional
for March and
April 2014
&
edited August
15, 2015
Here it comes
– v3
(editing
version 2)
edited January
12, 2014
Here it comes
– v2
January 12,
2014
Here it comes
January 12,
2014
I am not ready
(conversation
by Dean McKenney about his
bad car
accident 40 years ago)
January 12,
2014
an accounting
to God
January 12,
2014
Honor their
walk
Romans
14:10-12
Romans 14:1-12
Romans 14
Men’s Bible
Study
led by Steve
Curtis
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 12,
2014
&
edited August
4, 2015
Like the Venus
Fly Trap – v8
(editing
version 5)
edited
May 9, 2015
Ten
Years – v2
April
23, 2004
Ten
Years
see
also
-------
edited
January 11, 2014
Mile
Marker 19 – v7
(editing
version 6)
Edited
November 9, 2013
Mile
Marker 19 – v6
(editing
version 3)
-------
edited March
21, 2015
Like the Venus
Fly Trap – v7
(editing
version 5)
edited
December 3, 2014
Like the Venus
Fly Trap – v6
(editing
version 3)
Edited
November 9, 2013
“Like the
Venus Fly Trap – v5”
Edited
October 24, 2013
“Like
the Venus Fly Trap – v4”
Edited
October 11, 2013
“Like
the Venus Fly Trap – v3”
Edited
December 26, 2012
“Like
the Venus Fly Trap – v2”
December
20, 2012
“Like
the Venus Fly Trap”
edited
February 11, 2014
“hiding
in the ice – v9”
edited
January 4, 2014
“hiding
in the ice – v8”
(editing
version 5)
Edited
September 28, 2013
“hiding
in the ice – v7”
(editing version 3)
Edited
September 28, 2013
“hiding
in the ice – v6”
(editing
version 2)
Edited
September 25, 2013
“hiding
in the ice – v5”
Edited
August 2, 2013
“hiding
in the ice – v4”
Edited
December 26, 2012
“hiding
in the ice – v3”
Edited
December 21, 2012
“hiding
in the ice – v2”
December
21, 2012
“hiding
in the ice”
Edited
December 26, 2012
“Animated
/ Evil – v2”
December
20, 2012
“Animated
/ Evil”
Edited
December 26, 2012
“A
latent danger – v3”
December
20, 2012
“A
latent danger – v2”
“A
latent danger”
Edited
December 26, 2012
“Smiling
in the freezing – v2”
December
20, 2012
“Smiling
in the freezing”
Edited
December 26, 2012
“A
frozen trap – v2
December
20, 2012
“A
frozen trap”
Edited
December 26, 2012
“was
the road innocent – v2”
December
21, 2012
“was
the road innocent”
Edited
December 26, 2012
“Did
the ice know – v2”
December
20, 2012
“Did
the ice know”
series
of new poems
also
about my father’s death,
after
reviewing poem by Jacob Montgomery,
“Icy
Lanes”,
(see
more of his poems at:
and
exchanging emails with him about that poem
and
my father’s death
2/14/1991
&
Edited
August 22, 2013
“eyes
not shut – v2”
August 22,
2013
“eyes not
shut”
a poem in conjured
after reading poem
“TATTOOS AND ATTITUDE”
by Chip Bergeron
&
Edited
September 20, 2012
new
poem, “Did you brace for impact”
&
Edited
September 20, 2012
“Mile
Marker 19 – v5”
&
Edited
September 12, 2012
“Mile
Marker 19 – v4”
editing
version 2 below
&
Edited
September 12, 2012
“Mile
Marker 19 – v3”
editing
the original again
inspired
by reading it at Poets’ Corner
monthly
poetry reading,
at
the Suncook Senior Center
September
10, 2012
&
edited
June 6, 2012 (adding an additional last stanza)
“Mile
Marker 19 – v2”
&
October
2, 2011
Did
You Hear Her Cry
after
rereading earlier poem,
“Mile
Marker 19”
&
Edited April
23, 2013
“No Life in
Your Eyes – v2”
February 11,
2011
“No Life in
Your Eyes”
remembering
the 20th anniversary
of my father’s
death, February 14, 1991
written at the
House of Purpose coffeehouse
Hillsboro, NH
February 11,
2011
&
new
poem February 11, 2014
Where
you are scattered
posted
March 22, 2004
written
2/26/2001
Adam
Asked
posted
March 18, 2004
written
March 6, 2001
Meticulous
posted
March 17, 2004
written
3/2/2001 and 3/5/2001
The
Submariner
posted
February 18, 2004
March
2, 2001
“Ashes”
posted
February 18, 2004
March
2, 2001
“Home
Again”
&
posted
March 10, 2004
written
April 3, 2001 8:47am
Demons
&
posted
February 14, 2004
(the
13th anniversary of my father’s fatal accident)
written
June 18, 2001 10:54pm
The
Crash
about my father's death
February 14, 1991
and
my car accident
the
day I applied to law school
&
posted
February 8, 2004
original
version written 5/20/2000
“Mile
Marker 19”
posted
to my blog on February 8, 2004,
as
the 15th poem put on
the site -
about
my father’s fatal car accident
near
Mile Marker 19
on
the Spaulding Turnpike
Rochester,
NH
February
14, 1991 at 7:02pm
Valentine’s
Day
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Poetry Where You Live.
That Night
I remember well
that night, now twenty years gone
the hollow echo on the line
after I answered him
that I knew you
that I was your son
That pause before he asked me
to meet him, there
at the hospital
I remember well
that night, the ice
thick on my car, the street
the tentative drive
bearing me to you
in that too-bright room
that cold table
where you lay
seeing you there,
knowing you were gone
February 11, 2011
remembering the 20th anniversary
of my father’s death, February 14, 1991
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
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February 11, 2011
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that night, now twenty years gone
the hollow echo on the line
after I answered him
that I knew you
that I was your son
That pause before he asked me
to meet him, there
at the hospital
I remember well
that night, the ice
thick on my car, the street
the tentative drive
bearing me to you
in that too-bright room
that cold table
where you lay
seeing you there,
knowing you were gone
February 11, 2011
remembering the 20th anniversary
of my father’s death, February 14, 1991
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
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Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
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Only Grace is Free
The things that do not last
those treasures of this world
worthless, costing so much
Only Grace is free
the most valuable gift
ever given on earth
priceless, given on the cross
February 11, 2011
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
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February 11, 2011
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those treasures of this world
worthless, costing so much
Only Grace is free
the most valuable gift
ever given on earth
priceless, given on the cross
February 11, 2011
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
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http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=132438993489979
Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
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Pulling Up Lily Pads
So rich the stew
the memory coming back to me
the paddle blade
cut into the water
pulling up lily pads
just beyond the causeway
under the cool of the arch
into the lee of the lake
the still, quiet space
Long tendrils in the murky depth
the eggs of the bullfrogs
the algae layered
the smell of muck coming to the surface
pulled up out of the soup
on that day in August
February 11, 2011 and February 12, 2011
started at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
while listening to James L. Hofford reading a story poem
about his childhood during the Great Depression
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Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
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the memory coming back to me
the paddle blade
cut into the water
pulling up lily pads
just beyond the causeway
under the cool of the arch
into the lee of the lake
the still, quiet space
Long tendrils in the murky depth
the eggs of the bullfrogs
the algae layered
the smell of muck coming to the surface
pulled up out of the soup
on that day in August
February 11, 2011 and February 12, 2011
started at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
while listening to James L. Hofford reading a story poem
about his childhood during the Great Depression
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http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=132438993489979
Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
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Into Your Kingdom – v2
Not merely present
walking by your side
you opened a door for me
a foretaste of the sublime
Into your kingdom, your warm embrace
confident in the love of God
calm when I submit to him
even in the storms of life
February 11, 2011
new status of
“And You opened the door for me”
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima
February 10, 2011
&
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
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http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=132438993489979
Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
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walking by your side
you opened a door for me
a foretaste of the sublime
Into your kingdom, your warm embrace
confident in the love of God
calm when I submit to him
even in the storms of life
February 11, 2011
new status of
“And You opened the door for me”
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima
February 10, 2011
&
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Purpose/298439882520
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=132438993489979
Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
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Leaving the Stage
After years, decades
lifetimes in control
sudden, in the blink of an eye
lives changed forever
the world watching
in real-time
Leaving the stage
giving in to their demands
their prayers
their yearning for change
for a voice, protesting
to be free, now
February 12, 2011
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
a prayer for Egypt
on the transformations of the last 3 weeks and
especially the resignation of Hosni Mubarak
February 11, 2011
and see
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/notes/safiyah-fosua/a-prayer-for-the-people-of-egypt-february-3-2011/10150134548244274
A Prayer for the People of Egypt (February 3, 2011)
by Safiyah Fosua
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lifetimes in control
sudden, in the blink of an eye
lives changed forever
the world watching
in real-time
Leaving the stage
giving in to their demands
their prayers
their yearning for change
for a voice, protesting
to be free, now
February 12, 2011
written at the House of Purpose coffeehouse
Hillsboro, NH
February 11, 2011
a prayer for Egypt
on the transformations of the last 3 weeks and
especially the resignation of Hosni Mubarak
February 11, 2011
and see
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/notes/safiyah-fosua/a-prayer-for-the-people-of-egypt-february-3-2011/10150134548244274
A Prayer for the People of Egypt (February 3, 2011)
by Safiyah Fosua
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=719089081
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Friday, February 11, 2011
A New Life - 2
The door opened
by the victory of Christ
the rising of the sacrifice
giving me a new life
Knocking on the door
that I would let him in
in opening the heartstrings
Christ entered in
Changing me utterly
cleansing my heart
offering me tomorrow
today again a start
To share the loving message
to add my humble voice
being the light to the nations
while remaining the salt of the earth
February 11, 2011
new status of
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima
“And You opened the door for me”
February 10, 2011
&
starting Disciple I bible study
Fall 2004
&
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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by the victory of Christ
the rising of the sacrifice
giving me a new life
Knocking on the door
that I would let him in
in opening the heartstrings
Christ entered in
Changing me utterly
cleansing my heart
offering me tomorrow
today again a start
To share the loving message
to add my humble voice
being the light to the nations
while remaining the salt of the earth
February 11, 2011
new status of
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima
“And You opened the door for me”
February 10, 2011
&
starting Disciple I bible study
Fall 2004
&
Matthew 5:13-20 (NRSV)
(and Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes)
John 6:51 (Call to Worship)
Isaiah 58.6-12 (NRSV)
John 13:34-35 and Ephesians 4:4-6
(“They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”, The Faith We Sing #2223)
Micah 6:8
(“We Are Called”, The Faith We Sing #2172)
Call to Worship (John 6:51)
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “A Meal for All People”
and sermon, “Salty Christians”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=qwL6KkNWLrH&b=6505209&ct=9039781¬oc=1
Scout Sunday
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Into Your Grace
When you opened the door
when I opened the door
walking into your embrace
feeling safe in your arms
falling into your grace
Love washed over me
when I opened your word
falling into the living waters
changed from my history
knowing I was being restored
Wanting ever to be guided
calm within my storms
led to share your message
your love, your presence
to and for the whole world
So much bubbling up
a wellspring of words
wanting to submit to you ever
sharing this urgent message
so others may feel your love
February 11, 2011
new status of
Isaac Kiiza Tiibasima
February 10, 2011
&
starting Disciple I bible study
Fall 2004
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when I opened the door
walking into your embrace
feeling safe in your arms
falling into your grace
Love washed over me
when I opened your word
falling into the living waters
changed from my history
knowing I was being restored
Wanting ever to be guided
calm within my storms
led to share your message
your love, your presence
to and for the whole world
So much bubbling up
a wellspring of words
wanting to submit to you ever
sharing this urgent message
so others may feel your love
February 11, 2011
new status of
Isaac Kiiza Tiibasima
February 10, 2011
&
starting Disciple I bible study
Fall 2004
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Through the Threshold
My heart open
Christ coming through the threshold
He opened the door for me
to enter into salvation
Joined with my Savior
walking by his side
serving that others may know
the joy I feel inside
Hope for every human heart
love beyond comprehension
walking with hope in my heart
for my neighbor, my sister, my brother
The whole world in him
the hope of all mankind
joy in the way of the cross
life through the gate of Christ
February 11, 2011
new status of
Isaac Kiiza Tiibasima
February 10, 2011
&
starting Disciple I bible study
Fall 2004
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Christ coming through the threshold
He opened the door for me
to enter into salvation
Joined with my Savior
walking by his side
serving that others may know
the joy I feel inside
Hope for every human heart
love beyond comprehension
walking with hope in my heart
for my neighbor, my sister, my brother
The whole world in him
the hope of all mankind
joy in the way of the cross
life through the gate of Christ
February 11, 2011
new status of
Isaac Kiiza Tiibasima
February 10, 2011
&
starting Disciple I bible study
Fall 2004
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Into Your Kingdom
Not merely presence
to walk by your side
you opened a door for me
a foretaste of the divine
Into your kingdom, your embrace
feeling the love of God
calm when I submit to him
even in the storm
February 11, 2011
new status of
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima
February 10, 2011
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to walk by your side
you opened a door for me
a foretaste of the divine
Into your kingdom, your embrace
feeling the love of God
calm when I submit to him
even in the storm
February 11, 2011
new status of
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima
February 10, 2011
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Christ opened the door for me
Through the gate of Christ
his great sacrifice
Christ opened the door for me
the door to paradise
February 11, 2011
new status of
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima
“And You opened the door for me”
February 10, 2011
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his great sacrifice
Christ opened the door for me
the door to paradise
February 11, 2011
new status of
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima
“And You opened the door for me”
February 10, 2011
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Help in Our Prayers
So far away
the land of the Nile
yet we can offer hope
help in our prayers
for this nation
this people
That they would feel your presence
your goodness watching over them
in this time of trial and struggle
your love washing over them
in their todays and tomorrows
The world awakened
from too long slumber
thinking about the support they give
to despots and tyrants
For this we thank you
changing the course of history
maybe in this hope for all of us
in your protest victory
for more than just one land
All of us connected
the world ever smaller
turning to our faith, our belief
love for our fellow man
February 11, 2011
a prayer for Egypt
and see
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/notes/safiyah-fosua/a-prayer-for-the-people-of-egypt-february-3-2011/10150134548244274
A Prayer for the People of Egypt (February 3, 2011)
by Safiyah Fosua
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=719089081
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 land of the Nile
yet we can offer hope
help in our prayers
for this nation
this people
That they would feel your presence
your goodness watching over them
in this time of trial and struggle
your love washing over them
in their todays and tomorrows
The world awakened
from too long slumber
thinking about the support they give
to despots and tyrants
For this we thank you
changing the course of history
maybe in this hope for all of us
in your protest victory
for more than just one land
All of us connected
the world ever smaller
turning to our faith, our belief
love for our fellow man
February 11, 2011
a prayer for Egypt
and see
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/notes/safiyah-fosua/a-prayer-for-the-people-of-egypt-february-3-2011/10150134548244274
A Prayer for the People of Egypt (February 3, 2011)
by Safiyah Fosua
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=719089081
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Unrest in Egypt – v2
There is trouble in that ancient land
so important to the world
unrest in Egypt
people taking to the street
it is time to speak
All of us complacent
if we do not join with them
calling for his ouster
for him to leave from power
for this to come to an end
February 11, 2011
a prayer for Egypt
and see
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/notes/safiyah-fosua/a-prayer-for-the-people-of-egypt-february-3-2011/10150134548244274
A Prayer for the People of Egypt (February 3, 2011)
by Safiyah Fosua
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=719089081
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.
so important to the world
unrest in Egypt
people taking to the street
it is time to speak
All of us complacent
if we do not join with them
calling for his ouster
for him to leave from power
for this to come to an end
February 11, 2011
a prayer for Egypt
and see
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/notes/safiyah-fosua/a-prayer-for-the-people-of-egypt-february-3-2011/10150134548244274
A Prayer for the People of Egypt (February 3, 2011)
by Safiyah Fosua
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=719089081
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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