Our lives, our actions
how we walk each day
informed by your Spirit
our help along the way
Streams, by not the spring
the upwelling of grace
giving by our Savior
the Lord, in his embrace
Seeking us first
from before our birth
longing for us
to turn and cleave to him
When we drink the water
abiding in his love
walking in the way
our lives truly begun
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
The Effects of Grace
Our lives changed within
not the cause but the effect
grace makes us whole
restored from within
Changed in an instant
but growing all our days
walking in the Lord
guided on the way
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
not the cause but the effect
grace makes us whole
restored from within
Changed in an instant
but growing all our days
walking in the Lord
guided on the way
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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.
Participate in the Means of Grace
Work in our path
in our growing in faith
seeking ways to serve
to connect, to join
one another, with Lord
Participate in the means of grace
in the ways of God’s plan
in response, in love
to that which God alone gives
growing together
seeking life, eternal
our hope in the Lord
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
in our growing in faith
seeking ways to serve
to connect, to join
one another, with Lord
Participate in the means of grace
in the ways of God’s plan
in response, in love
to that which God alone gives
growing together
seeking life, eternal
our hope in the Lord
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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 Fruits of Grace
Our lives, our work
changed by grace
renewed, redeemed
restored in the path
walking with the Lord
Fruits of grace
all we do and say
after we accept
the grace so freely offered
accepting the saving grace of God
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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.
changed by grace
renewed, redeemed
restored in the path
walking with the Lord
Fruits of grace
all we do and say
after we accept
the grace so freely offered
accepting the saving grace of God
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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 Forgiveness of the Cross
Changed forever by your grace
the moment I believed
falling to my knees, overwhelmed
by the power of your love
Coming to realize
in the journey of my life
what your sacrifice means
the forgiveness of the cross
The power of life and death
the means of your grace
raising me from the dead
into your arms, oh God
Redeeming me utterly
the moment I believed
walking in your grace
for all eternity.
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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 moment I believed
falling to my knees, overwhelmed
by the power of your love
Coming to realize
in the journey of my life
what your sacrifice means
the forgiveness of the cross
The power of life and death
the means of your grace
raising me from the dead
into your arms, oh God
Redeeming me utterly
the moment I believed
walking in your grace
for all eternity.
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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.
Suffering Love
Redeeming love
sacrificial love
the suffering love of Christ
choosing to go to the cross
to die in our place
Nothing we can say or do
to repay the price he paid
yet humbly responding
to his boundless grace
Wanting to follow
to walk in Christ’s ways
to live as a disciple
faithful all our days
He is our example
the perfection of sacrifice
his suffering love
bringing us to our knees
rising in his grace
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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.
sacrificial love
the suffering love of Christ
choosing to go to the cross
to die in our place
Nothing we can say or do
to repay the price he paid
yet humbly responding
to his boundless grace
Wanting to follow
to walk in Christ’s ways
to live as a disciple
faithful all our days
He is our example
the perfection of sacrifice
his suffering love
bringing us to our knees
rising in his grace
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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.
Walking this Path
The way laid out
footprints of our Savior
guiding me in this life
walking this path
Informed by God’s love
his redeeming grace
living in abundance
faithful to his call
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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.
footprints of our Savior
guiding me in this life
walking this path
Informed by God’s love
his redeeming grace
living in abundance
faithful to his call
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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.
Living in Grace
Living in grace
abundance
in the arms of God’s love
feeling him upon me
yet light, like a dove
Sensing God’s presence
leading me on the path
open to share my witness
the power of God’s love
to redeem me, restore me
to life evermore
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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.
abundance
in the arms of God’s love
feeling him upon me
yet light, like a dove
Sensing God’s presence
leading me on the path
open to share my witness
the power of God’s love
to redeem me, restore me
to life evermore
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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.
At the Table of the Lord
At the table of the Lord
we come to you
knowing we are unworthy
yet there we are fed
brought closer to you
sensing your grace
healed and received
seeing your face
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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 come to you
knowing we are unworthy
yet there we are fed
brought closer to you
sensing your grace
healed and received
seeing your face
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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.
Perfection in Love
Our journey in faith
perfection in love
through stages of grace
coming to know God
Closer to God
all of our days
wrapped in God’s love
ever, always
A journey of love
a life lived in grace
conformed to God’s plan
the path of our days
Living in your ways
following our call
conforming our steps
to your way, oh Lord.
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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.
perfection in love
through stages of grace
coming to know God
Closer to God
all of our days
wrapped in God’s love
ever, always
A journey of love
a life lived in grace
conformed to God’s plan
the path of our days
Living in your ways
following our call
conforming our steps
to your way, oh Lord.
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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.
Immersed in Love
Drenched in the waters
immersed in love
calling us ever
out of God’s great love
Seeking our acceptance
the beginning of our faith
saying yes to God’s offer
immersed in his grace
March 19, 2011
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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.
immersed in love
calling us ever
out of God’s great love
Seeking our acceptance
the beginning of our faith
saying yes to God’s offer
immersed in his grace
March 19, 2011
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
In the Waters of Your Grace
Like fish in the ocean
unaware of the water
maybe this is our situation
to see your love
in the waters of your grace
All around us, within us
calling to our hearts
pursuing us ever
calling for our lives
March 19, 2011
Prevenient Grace
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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.
unaware of the water
maybe this is our situation
to see your love
in the waters of your grace
All around us, within us
calling to our hearts
pursuing us ever
calling for our lives
March 19, 2011
Prevenient Grace
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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 Spark of Grace
Like one ember to the fire
each of us abiding
a spark of God’s grace
a seed of his promise
living within us
guiding us ever
hearing his calling
the forgiveness of the cross
calling to us
his grace pursuing
wooing our hearts
March 19, 2011
Prevenient Grace
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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.
each of us abiding
a spark of God’s grace
a seed of his promise
living within us
guiding us ever
hearing his calling
the forgiveness of the cross
calling to us
his grace pursuing
wooing our hearts
March 19, 2011
Prevenient Grace
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Grace Surrounds Us
All around us
grace surrounds us
God like a cloud
here, upon us
speaking to us
if we would listen
redeeming us
when we accept him
Beside us
on the journey
Accepting us
when we return to him
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
grace surrounds us
God like a cloud
here, upon us
speaking to us
if we would listen
redeeming us
when we accept him
Beside us
on the journey
Accepting us
when we return to him
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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.
Life’s Greatest Gift
Accepting God’s offer
submitting to God’s will
saying yes to God’s wooing
pursuing us still
Life’s greatest gift
relation with our Maker
our Savior, the Spirit
joined with our spirit
The breath of life abiding
the grace of God descending
like the cloud on the mountain
indwelling in us
Walking joyful
informed by the Spirit
going as we are led
within the Master’s plan
Doing our part
servants of the kingdom
going forth to witness
to the warmth of God’s grace
Changed forever
in a moment, yet a lifetime
journeying together
in the yoke of God’s love
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
submitting to God’s will
saying yes to God’s wooing
pursuing us still
Life’s greatest gift
relation with our Maker
our Savior, the Spirit
joined with our spirit
The breath of life abiding
the grace of God descending
like the cloud on the mountain
indwelling in us
Walking joyful
informed by the Spirit
going as we are led
within the Master’s plan
Doing our part
servants of the kingdom
going forth to witness
to the warmth of God’s grace
Changed forever
in a moment, yet a lifetime
journeying together
in the yoke of God’s love
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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 21,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
Sustained in God
Turning to our Father
our Mother, our Savior
strength within
the fortress of our God
Sustained in God
within His embrace
feeling Her with us
wrapped in God’ grace
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
our Mother, our Savior
strength within
the fortress of our God
Sustained in God
within His embrace
feeling Her with us
wrapped in God’ grace
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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 21,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
The scriptures point to me
In the holy scriptures
as the Master said
God commissioned him
assigned him to the dead
To raise up the people
to bring us back to God
to share the holy message
our Savior, our Lord
So clearly He spoke
yet we refuse to believe
as He said to them,
the scriptures point to me
March 19, 2011
John 5:39
John 5:31-39
John 5:40
and the book, The Sanctuary for Lent 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=838881
for March 19, 2011
read March 19, 2011
as the Master said
God commissioned him
assigned him to the dead
To raise up the people
to bring us back to God
to share the holy message
our Savior, our Lord
So clearly He spoke
yet we refuse to believe
as He said to them,
the scriptures point to me
March 19, 2011
John 5:39
John 5:31-39
John 5:40
and the book, The Sanctuary for Lent 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=838881
for March 19, 2011
read March 19, 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 21,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
To Christ in the Dark
In silence, in the dark
seeking Christ
alone, in our room
seeking the Savior out
longing to hear his words
his message for our hearts
Yet like Nicodemus
sometimes the words are hard
wondering what Christ meant
in the calling to our hearts
what we are to discern
what is the Master’s plan
Praying for clarity
in the call from above
Feeling God’s leading
his calling to our heart
Wrapped in his love
drenched in his grace
We offer up our lives
for the warmth of his embrace
March 19, 2011
John 3:1-10
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for March 14, 2011 to March 20, 2011
“Standing on the Promises”
by
for March 19, 2011
read March 19, 2011
&
James 5:13-16
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Prayer is Faith”
(2nd in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “A.S.A.P.” (James 5:13-16)
March 20, 2011
Second Sunday in Lent
&
1 Kings 19:11-13
Matthew 6:5-6 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 95:1-3 (God’s Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Psalm 86:12
(hymn “Glorify Thy Name”, The Faith We Sing, #2016)
John 12:21 and Ephesians 1:17-18
(hymn “Open My Eyes”, The Faith We Sing, #2086)
(hymn “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”, The Faith We Sing, #2193)
(hymn “Come and Find the Quiet Center”, The Faith We Sing, #2128)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Silence is Prayer”
(1st in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “Silence is Golden”
March 13, 2011
First Sunday in Lent
&
Joel 2:12-17a
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
John 20:11-18
(“In the Garden”, United Methodist Hymnal, #314)
Prelude
Call to Worship
Prayer for Peace
Communion
Distribution of Ashes
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
March 9, 2011
Ash Wednesday
&
Facebook message
by Barack Obama
March 9, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/
“Michelle and I join with millions of Christians
here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday.
As we observe the season of Lent, we receive
with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance,
recommit ourselves to our faith, and
remember our obligations to one another.”
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/posts/10150107573326749
seeking Christ
alone, in our room
seeking the Savior out
longing to hear his words
his message for our hearts
Yet like Nicodemus
sometimes the words are hard
wondering what Christ meant
in the calling to our hearts
what we are to discern
what is the Master’s plan
Praying for clarity
in the call from above
Feeling God’s leading
his calling to our heart
Wrapped in his love
drenched in his grace
We offer up our lives
for the warmth of his embrace
March 19, 2011
John 3:1-10
and
Upper Room Disciplines for 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=831781
for March 14, 2011 to March 20, 2011
“Standing on the Promises”
by
for March 19, 2011
read March 19, 2011
&
James 5:13-16
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Prayer is Faith”
(2nd in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “A.S.A.P.” (James 5:13-16)
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
March 20, 2011
Second Sunday in Lent
&
1 Kings 19:11-13
Matthew 6:5-6 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 95:1-3 (God’s Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Psalm 86:12
(hymn “Glorify Thy Name”, The Faith We Sing, #2016)
John 12:21 and Ephesians 1:17-18
(hymn “Open My Eyes”, The Faith We Sing, #2086)
(hymn “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”, The Faith We Sing, #2193)
(hymn “Come and Find the Quiet Center”, The Faith We Sing, #2128)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Silence is Prayer”
(1st in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “Silence is Golden”
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
March 13, 2011
First Sunday in Lent
&
Joel 2:12-17a
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
John 20:11-18
(“In the Garden”, United Methodist Hymnal, #314)
Prelude
Call to Worship
Prayer for Peace
Communion
Distribution of Ashes
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
March 9, 2011
Ash Wednesday
&
Facebook message
by Barack Obama
March 9, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/
“Michelle and I join with millions of Christians
here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday.
As we observe the season of Lent, we receive
with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance,
recommit ourselves to our faith, and
remember our obligations to one another.”
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/posts/10150107573326749
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
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Poetry Where You Live.
Saved through a Man
A son of Abraham
a son of man
we are all
saved by one man
As we were lost
by the sin of one
so we are saved
by the love of the Son
March 19, 2011
Luke 19:9-10
a son of man
we are all
saved by one man
As we were lost
by the sin of one
so we are saved
by the love of the Son
March 19, 2011
Luke 19:9-10
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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
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Poetry Where You Live.
The Challenge of God’s Love
Each day, each hour
the challenge of God’s love
the call of God’s grace
to walk with you each day
ever in your ways
The transforming of your love
your sanctifying grace
the journey of my days
walking by your side
In your wondrous grace
seeking you always
journeying home each day
that I may see your face
Not so much a destination
as the journey on the way
steadfast in our faith
finishing the race
March 19, 2011
Sanctifying Grace
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
the challenge of God’s love
the call of God’s grace
to walk with you each day
ever in your ways
The transforming of your love
your sanctifying grace
the journey of my days
walking by your side
In your wondrous grace
seeking you always
journeying home each day
that I may see your face
Not so much a destination
as the journey on the way
steadfast in our faith
finishing the race
March 19, 2011
Sanctifying Grace
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
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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
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Poetry Where You Live.
The Saving Love of God
Healing us when we turn
into God’s embrace
coming home to Him
letting Him enter in
Transformed in an instant
whole, redeemed
the saving love of God
lifting me from the depths
giving me my wings
March 19, 2011
Justifying Grace
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
&
Justifying Grace talk
by Reverend Rick McKinley
Walk to Emmaus
into God’s embrace
coming home to Him
letting Him enter in
Transformed in an instant
whole, redeemed
the saving love of God
lifting me from the depths
giving me my wings
March 19, 2011
Justifying Grace
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
&
Justifying Grace talk
by Reverend Rick McKinley
Walk to Emmaus
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
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Poetry Where You Live.
The Seeking Love of God
Like the perfume of cooking
wafting through the house
the seeking love of God
wooing after us
There before we are ready
ready for our awakening
sensing His presence
His longing for relationship
His sacrifice for us
March 19, 2011
Prevenient Grace
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
&
Prevenient Grace talk
by Reverend Allen Ewing-Merrill
Walk to Emmaus
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.
wafting through the house
the seeking love of God
wooing after us
There before we are ready
ready for our awakening
sensing His presence
His longing for relationship
His sacrifice for us
March 19, 2011
Prevenient Grace
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
&
Prevenient Grace talk
by Reverend Allen Ewing-Merrill
Walk to Emmaus
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.
An Awakening to God
Each day, each moment
an opportunity, a divine appointment
an awakening to God
the spirit speaking to us
all of us gifted
by God’s seeking grace
wooing us with love
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
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.
an opportunity, a divine appointment
an awakening to God
the spirit speaking to us
all of us gifted
by God’s seeking grace
wooing us with love
March 19, 2011
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Thumbing His Nose
Thumbing his nose
showing the sole
the blood of his boots
in the face of the world
Claiming cease-fire
yet killing his people
fighting in the cities
Mistrata, Ajdabiya and Zintan
while the world sets to enforce
so little, so late
I pray it will be enough
March 18, 2011
UN Security Council approval of sanctions against Libya
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/17/libya.civil.war/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1
&
calling on President Obama and the world
to act in the Middle East, especially in Libya and Bahrain,
to stand with the people
yearning to breathe free
and not worrying about the results,
that it is always right to stand for basic human rights
&
on the transformations since the beginning of January -
all the protests in Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Oman,
Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Palestinian Territories, Djibouti, Mauritania, Senegal, Saudi Arabia, etc.
showing the sole
the blood of his boots
in the face of the world
Claiming cease-fire
yet killing his people
fighting in the cities
Mistrata, Ajdabiya and Zintan
while the world sets to enforce
so little, so late
I pray it will be enough
March 18, 2011
UN Security Council approval of sanctions against Libya
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/17/libya.civil.war/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1
&
calling on President Obama and the world
to act in the Middle East, especially in Libya and Bahrain,
to stand with the people
yearning to breathe free
and not worrying about the results,
that it is always right to stand for basic human rights
&
on the transformations since the beginning of January -
all the protests in Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Oman,
Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Palestinian Territories, Djibouti, Mauritania, Senegal, Saudi Arabia, etc.
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 21,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
For Peace in the Maghreb – v2
A prayer for peace
for the taste of true freedom
for peace in the Maghreb
for all its neighbors
for the whole region
The ancient lands
along the Mediterranean
once held by empires
still yearning to be free
wanting to speak
to raise their voices
Too long under
the boot of the depots
the tyrants, the strongmen
allowed to remain in power
by the rest of the world
Now is the time
yearning for freedom
cheered on by the nations
the people around the globe
March 18, 2011
UN Security Council approval of sanctions against Libya
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/17/libya.civil.war/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1
&
calling on President Obama and the world
to act in the Middle East, especially in Libya and Bahrain,
to stand with the people
yearning to breathe free
and not worrying about the results,
that it is always right to stand for basic human rights
&
on the transformations since the beginning of January -
all the protests in Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Oman,
Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Palestinian Territories, Djibouti, Mauritania, Senegal, Saudi Arabia, etc.
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 21,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
for the taste of true freedom
for peace in the Maghreb
for all its neighbors
for the whole region
The ancient lands
along the Mediterranean
once held by empires
still yearning to be free
wanting to speak
to raise their voices
Too long under
the boot of the depots
the tyrants, the strongmen
allowed to remain in power
by the rest of the world
Now is the time
yearning for freedom
cheered on by the nations
the people around the globe
March 18, 2011
UN Security Council approval of sanctions against Libya
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/17/libya.civil.war/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1
&
calling on President Obama and the world
to act in the Middle East, especially in Libya and Bahrain,
to stand with the people
yearning to breathe free
and not worrying about the results,
that it is always right to stand for basic human rights
&
on the transformations since the beginning of January -
all the protests in Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Oman,
Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Palestinian Territories, Djibouti, Mauritania, Senegal, Saudi Arabia, etc.
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 21,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
For Peace in the Maghreb
A prayer for peace
for true freedom
for peace in the Maghreb
for all its neighbors
for the whole region
the ancient lands
along the Mediterranean
once held by empires
still yearning to be free
March 18, 2011
UN Security Council approval of sanctions against Libya
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/17/libya.civil.war/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1
&
calling on President Obama and the world
to act in the Middle East, especially in Libya and Bahrain,
to stand with the people
yearning to breathe free
and not worrying about the results,
that it is always right to stand for basic human rights
&
on the transformations since the beginning of January -
all the protests in Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Oman,
Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Palestinian Territories, Djibouti, Mauritania, Senegal, Saudi Arabia, etc.
for true freedom
for peace in the Maghreb
for all its neighbors
for the whole region
the ancient lands
along the Mediterranean
once held by empires
still yearning to be free
March 18, 2011
UN Security Council approval of sanctions against Libya
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/17/libya.civil.war/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1
&
calling on President Obama and the world
to act in the Middle East, especially in Libya and Bahrain,
to stand with the people
yearning to breathe free
and not worrying about the results,
that it is always right to stand for basic human rights
&
on the transformations since the beginning of January -
all the protests in Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Oman,
Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Palestinian Territories, Djibouti, Mauritania, Senegal, Saudi Arabia, etc.
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 21,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
Behind Your Closed Door
In the silence of your room
in time set apart
behind your closed door
that is the place to start
Falling to our knees
lifting our prayers up
emptying ourselves out
that God may fill us
knowing he hears us
and answers our petitions
if we would listen
to his voice speaking to us
March 18, 2011
1 Kings 19:11-13
Matthew 6:5-6 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 95:1-3 (God’s Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Psalm 86:12
(hymn “Glorify Thy Name”, The Faith We Sing, #2016)
John 12:21 and Ephesians 1:17-18
(hymn “Open My Eyes”, The Faith We Sing, #2086)
(hymn “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”, The Faith We Sing, #2193)
(hymn “Come and Find the Quiet Center”, The Faith We Sing, #2128)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Silence is Prayer”
(1st in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “Silence is Golden”
March 13, 2011
First Sunday in Lent
&
Joel 2:12-17a
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
John 20:11-18
(“In the Garden”, United Methodist Hymnal, #314)
Prelude
Call to Worship
Prayer for Peace
Communion
Distribution of Ashes
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
March 9, 2011
Ash Wednesday
&
Facebook message
by Barack Obama
March 9, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/
“Michelle and I join with millions of Christians
here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday.
As we observe the season of Lent, we receive
with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance,
recommit ourselves to our faith, and
remember our obligations to one another.”
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/posts/10150107573326749
in time set apart
behind your closed door
that is the place to start
Falling to our knees
lifting our prayers up
emptying ourselves out
that God may fill us
knowing he hears us
and answers our petitions
if we would listen
to his voice speaking to us
March 18, 2011
1 Kings 19:11-13
Matthew 6:5-6 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 95:1-3 (God’s Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Psalm 86:12
(hymn “Glorify Thy Name”, The Faith We Sing, #2016)
John 12:21 and Ephesians 1:17-18
(hymn “Open My Eyes”, The Faith We Sing, #2086)
(hymn “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”, The Faith We Sing, #2193)
(hymn “Come and Find the Quiet Center”, The Faith We Sing, #2128)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Silence is Prayer”
(1st in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “Silence is Golden”
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
March 13, 2011
First Sunday in Lent
&
Joel 2:12-17a
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
John 20:11-18
(“In the Garden”, United Methodist Hymnal, #314)
Prelude
Call to Worship
Prayer for Peace
Communion
Distribution of Ashes
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
March 9, 2011
Ash Wednesday
&
Facebook message
by Barack Obama
March 9, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/
“Michelle and I join with millions of Christians
here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday.
As we observe the season of Lent, we receive
with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance,
recommit ourselves to our faith, and
remember our obligations to one another.”
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/posts/10150107573326749
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 21,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
Unconscionable Cuts
Hurting our neighbors
our sisters and brothers
those crying out
given short shrift
Only a few seconds
to plead their cases
the line long
to argue for their lives
The services being cut
the programs eliminated
the advocates removed
who serve our neighbors
All of this coming
in times of trial
yet we are still wealth
safe in our beds
Where is the shared sacrifice
the honor to our burden
the responsibility of society
to aid those in need
What are we doing
to bear the burden
shifting the costs to others
who have no voices
Pushing the cuts down
onto our neighbors
blind to the pain
that we will cause them
Driving home
in the warmth of our possessions
surrounded by our wealth
do we still hear their cries
Don’t leave us
don’t desert us
don’t leave us
to die alone
Care for our neighbors
our sisters and brothers
this is a war
and we are on the wrong side
March 18, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
our sisters and brothers
those crying out
given short shrift
Only a few seconds
to plead their cases
the line long
to argue for their lives
The services being cut
the programs eliminated
the advocates removed
who serve our neighbors
All of this coming
in times of trial
yet we are still wealth
safe in our beds
Where is the shared sacrifice
the honor to our burden
the responsibility of society
to aid those in need
What are we doing
to bear the burden
shifting the costs to others
who have no voices
Pushing the cuts down
onto our neighbors
blind to the pain
that we will cause them
Driving home
in the warmth of our possessions
surrounded by our wealth
do we still hear their cries
Don’t leave us
don’t desert us
don’t leave us
to die alone
Care for our neighbors
our sisters and brothers
this is a war
and we are on the wrong side
March 18, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
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 21,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
Simply Irresponsible
Failing to recognize
to honor our commitment
the obligation of society
at the base of the social contract
The governed to be served
by the elected officials
yet the least among us
not to be left behind
An unjust choice
hard-hearted and short-sighted
saving a few pennies
at the cost of their lives
The costs will come
multiplied in number
in tearing the fabric
of our threadbare safety net
March 18, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
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 honor our commitment
the obligation of society
at the base of the social contract
The governed to be served
by the elected officials
yet the least among us
not to be left behind
An unjust choice
hard-hearted and short-sighted
saving a few pennies
at the cost of their lives
The costs will come
multiplied in number
in tearing the fabric
of our threadbare safety net
March 18, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
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.
An Immoral Choice - 2
Making them our sacrifice
cutting their services
defunding the programs
that help those in need
An immoral choice
pitting our neighbors
the poor, the aged, the infirm
in competition for
the crumbs we will leave them
March 18, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
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.
cutting their services
defunding the programs
that help those in need
An immoral choice
pitting our neighbors
the poor, the aged, the infirm
in competition for
the crumbs we will leave them
March 18, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
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 Costs to Society
Something yet unseen
but the prophesies will come
the warnings that were spoken
the shadows of these cuts
The costs to society
of making these choices
cutting their services
on the altar of “no new taxes”
Sometime in the future
when the accounting comes
costs on their lives
and on their communities
who will stand before them
the children and the parents
who have borne this pain for us
March 18, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
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.
but the prophesies will come
the warnings that were spoken
the shadows of these cuts
The costs to society
of making these choices
cutting their services
on the altar of “no new taxes”
Sometime in the future
when the accounting comes
costs on their lives
and on their communities
who will stand before them
the children and the parents
who have borne this pain for us
March 18, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
With Their Families
The choice we are making
to defund the services
will cause lasting pain
will tear apart families
Many of these
the only hope for them
that their loved ones will live
with their families
that they will not be shipped away
to some state facility
at great cost
to these we are shifting
the burden that we share
to love our neighbors
to offer them care
this will be our legacy
if we continue on this path
March 18, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
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 defund the services
will cause lasting pain
will tear apart families
Many of these
the only hope for them
that their loved ones will live
with their families
that they will not be shipped away
to some state facility
at great cost
to these we are shifting
the burden that we share
to love our neighbors
to offer them care
this will be our legacy
if we continue on this path
March 18, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
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.
Into Our Room
Not in public
raising shouts to the heavens
not in the streets
for show, for recognition
Seeking our Master
the Creator of all
going into our room
there he will hear us
the yearnings of our hearts
even when words do not come
the Savior will do his part
Hearing the musings
our needs lifted up
he will restore us
he will fill our cup
March 18, 2011
1 Kings 19:11-13
Matthew 6:5-6 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 95:1-3 (God’s Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Psalm 86:12
(hymn “Glorify Thy Name”, The Faith We Sing, #2016)
John 12:21 and Ephesians 1:17-18
(hymn “Open My Eyes”, The Faith We Sing, #2086)
(hymn “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”, The Faith We Sing, #2193)
(hymn “Come and Find the Quiet Center”, The Faith We Sing, #2128)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Silence is Prayer”
(1st in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “Silence is Golden”
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
March 13, 2011
First Sunday in Lent
&
Joel 2:12-17a
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
John 20:11-18
(“In the Garden”, United Methodist Hymnal, #314)
Prelude
Call to Worship
Prayer for Peace
Communion
Distribution of Ashes
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
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
March 9, 2011
Ash Wednesday
&
Facebook message
by Barack Obama
March 9, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/
“Michelle and I join with millions of Christians
here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday.
As we observe the season of Lent, we receive
with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance,
recommit ourselves to our faith, and
remember our obligations to one another.”
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/posts/10150107573326749
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.
raising shouts to the heavens
not in the streets
for show, for recognition
Seeking our Master
the Creator of all
going into our room
there he will hear us
the yearnings of our hearts
even when words do not come
the Savior will do his part
Hearing the musings
our needs lifted up
he will restore us
he will fill our cup
March 18, 2011
1 Kings 19:11-13
Matthew 6:5-6 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 95:1-3 (God’s Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Psalm 86:12
(hymn “Glorify Thy Name”, The Faith We Sing, #2016)
John 12:21 and Ephesians 1:17-18
(hymn “Open My Eyes”, The Faith We Sing, #2086)
(hymn “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”, The Faith We Sing, #2193)
(hymn “Come and Find the Quiet Center”, The Faith We Sing, #2128)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Silence is Prayer”
(1st in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “Silence is Golden”
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
March 13, 2011
First Sunday in Lent
&
Joel 2:12-17a
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
John 20:11-18
(“In the Garden”, United Methodist Hymnal, #314)
Prelude
Call to Worship
Prayer for Peace
Communion
Distribution of Ashes
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
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
March 9, 2011
Ash Wednesday
&
Facebook message
by Barack Obama
March 9, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/
“Michelle and I join with millions of Christians
here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday.
As we observe the season of Lent, we receive
with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance,
recommit ourselves to our faith, and
remember our obligations to one another.”
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/posts/10150107573326749
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.
Close the Door
Close the door
bar the world
enter in
to pray to the Lord
Find him there
in the silence
in the stilling of our hearts
feeling his presence
Open up to God
he will listen
still yourselves before him
open to his calling
In silence hearing
what God has to say
committed to him
to walk in his way
March 18, 2011
1 Kings 19:11-13
Matthew 6:5-6 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 95:1-3 (God’s Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Psalm 86:12
(hymn “Glorify Thy Name”, The Faith We Sing, #2016)
John 12:21 and Ephesians 1:17-18
(hymn “Open My Eyes”, The Faith We Sing, #2086)
(hymn “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”, The Faith We Sing, #2193)
(hymn “Come and Find the Quiet Center”, The Faith We Sing, #2128)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Silence is Prayer”
(1st in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “Silence is Golden”
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
March 13, 2011
First Sunday in Lent
&
Joel 2:12-17a
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
John 20:11-18
(“In the Garden”, United Methodist Hymnal, #314)
Prelude
Call to Worship
Prayer for Peace
Communion
Distribution of Ashes
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
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
March 9, 2011
Ash Wednesday
&
Facebook message
by Barack Obama
March 9, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/
“Michelle and I join with millions of Christians
here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday.
As we observe the season of Lent, we receive
with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance,
recommit ourselves to our faith, and
remember our obligations to one another.”
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/posts/10150107573326749
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.
bar the world
enter in
to pray to the Lord
Find him there
in the silence
in the stilling of our hearts
feeling his presence
Open up to God
he will listen
still yourselves before him
open to his calling
In silence hearing
what God has to say
committed to him
to walk in his way
March 18, 2011
1 Kings 19:11-13
Matthew 6:5-6 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 95:1-3 (God’s Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Psalm 86:12
(hymn “Glorify Thy Name”, The Faith We Sing, #2016)
John 12:21 and Ephesians 1:17-18
(hymn “Open My Eyes”, The Faith We Sing, #2086)
(hymn “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”, The Faith We Sing, #2193)
(hymn “Come and Find the Quiet Center”, The Faith We Sing, #2128)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Silence is Prayer”
(1st in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “Silence is Golden”
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
March 13, 2011
First Sunday in Lent
&
Joel 2:12-17a
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
John 20:11-18
(“In the Garden”, United Methodist Hymnal, #314)
Prelude
Call to Worship
Prayer for Peace
Communion
Distribution of Ashes
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
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
March 9, 2011
Ash Wednesday
&
Facebook message
by Barack Obama
March 9, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/
“Michelle and I join with millions of Christians
here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday.
As we observe the season of Lent, we receive
with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance,
recommit ourselves to our faith, and
remember our obligations to one another.”
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/posts/10150107573326749
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 Need is Greater
The need is greater
than what we have funded
long waiting lists
and unfunded mandates
Now in this cruel season
eliminating whole programs
the costs of these decisions
a judgment on our people
What will we say to them
the aged, the infirm
those counting on us
to stay warm in winter
What will we say
to the mother crying
when their child is torn from them
when society fails them
Who will answer
for the decisions being made
saving new taxes
at the cost of our neighbors
leaving them to sacrifice
bearing all the pain
March 18, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
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.
than what we have funded
long waiting lists
and unfunded mandates
Now in this cruel season
eliminating whole programs
the costs of these decisions
a judgment on our people
What will we say to them
the aged, the infirm
those counting on us
to stay warm in winter
What will we say
to the mother crying
when their child is torn from them
when society fails them
Who will answer
for the decisions being made
saving new taxes
at the cost of our neighbors
leaving them to sacrifice
bearing all the pain
March 18, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
In the Care of the State
The costs will be greater
though maybe not tomorrow
down into our future
when the costs are fully realized
The expedient decisions
to cut the services
the funding for the poor,
the aged and the disabled
In the care of the state
or in the cold grave
these may be the consequences
when they come of age
The decisions short-sighted
ripping them apart
the families brutalized
in the cuts to their hearts
In the future we will see
the measure of our compassion
as our neighbors die alone
as they cannot meet the mortgage
Some will take their lives
when the services are dried up
some will die in their houses
alone in the cold of winter
The costs far higher
if we look into the future
the choices we are making
a judgment on us all
March 18, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
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.
though maybe not tomorrow
down into our future
when the costs are fully realized
The expedient decisions
to cut the services
the funding for the poor,
the aged and the disabled
In the care of the state
or in the cold grave
these may be the consequences
when they come of age
The decisions short-sighted
ripping them apart
the families brutalized
in the cuts to their hearts
In the future we will see
the measure of our compassion
as our neighbors die alone
as they cannot meet the mortgage
Some will take their lives
when the services are dried up
some will die in their houses
alone in the cold of winter
The costs far higher
if we look into the future
the choices we are making
a judgment on us all
March 18, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
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 Services They Need
Not something abstract
the people who came before you
crying out for assistance
for dignity each day
Crying for you to listen
for all of us to hear
to save them from the ax
for the lives they hold dear
The services they need
some to just survive
even if you make the cuts
the need will still exist
Somehow the pain will come
felt in many places
the costs of the short-sightedness
will tear us to pieces
The fabric being torn
the compassion of the people
set aside in trying times
to maintain our Advantage
Saving hard choices
to raise new taxes
by denying services
to the least among our people
March 18, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
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 people who came before you
crying out for assistance
for dignity each day
Crying for you to listen
for all of us to hear
to save them from the ax
for the lives they hold dear
The services they need
some to just survive
even if you make the cuts
the need will still exist
Somehow the pain will come
felt in many places
the costs of the short-sightedness
will tear us to pieces
The fabric being torn
the compassion of the people
set aside in trying times
to maintain our Advantage
Saving hard choices
to raise new taxes
by denying services
to the least among our people
March 18, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
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.
Drastic Cuts
Not yet desperate
but the choices being made
drastic cuts in services
in funding for the poor
Services will be cut
lives will be broken
families will be ripped apart
if this way is chosen
March 18, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
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.
but the choices being made
drastic cuts in services
in funding for the poor
Services will be cut
lives will be broken
families will be ripped apart
if this way is chosen
March 18, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
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.
Reconsider what you are doing
There is time yet
we can choose another
another path through the shadows
without hurting our neighbors
We should be better
in a state with such blessing
strength in community
and the riches of nature
So much better
we should strive to be
to find another way
than hurting you and me
Short-sighted savings
hurting our neighbors
those who depend on
us to be free
The innocents crying
praying you would listen
that you would find away
to save them from the cuts
We should all be willing
to make our own sacrifice
not putting our hands on them
and making them bear the cost
March 18, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
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 can choose another
another path through the shadows
without hurting our neighbors
We should be better
in a state with such blessing
strength in community
and the riches of nature
So much better
we should strive to be
to find another way
than hurting you and me
Short-sighted savings
hurting our neighbors
those who depend on
us to be free
The innocents crying
praying you would listen
that you would find away
to save them from the cuts
We should all be willing
to make our own sacrifice
not putting our hands on them
and making them bear the cost
March 18, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
In the Place of Prayer
Deep in silence
musings, listening
in the place of prayer
we walk in God’s grace
growing in our faith
Feeling God’s love
his presence within us
a smile within our hearts
going as we are led
eager to do our part
In that place of prayer
that grounding, centering
finding our purpose
our part in his plan
In that growing faith
from our hearts going
believing in our calling
ready to share the word
March 17, 2011 and March 18, 2011
James 5:13-16
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Prayer is Faith”
(2nd in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “A.S.A.P.” (James 5:13-16)
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
March 20, 2011
Second Sunday in Lent
&
1 Kings 19:11-13
Matthew 6:5-6 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 95:1-3 (God’s Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Psalm 86:12
(hymn “Glorify Thy Name”, The Faith We Sing, #2016)
John 12:21 and Ephesians 1:17-18
(hymn “Open My Eyes”, The Faith We Sing, #2086)
(hymn “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”, The Faith We Sing, #2193)
(hymn “Come and Find the Quiet Center”, The Faith We Sing, #2128)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Silence is Prayer”
(1st in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “Silence is Golden”
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
March 13, 2011
First Sunday in Lent
&
Joel 2:12-17a
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
John 20:11-18
(“In the Garden”, United Methodist Hymnal, #314)
Prelude
Call to Worship
Prayer for Peace
Communion
Distribution of Ashes
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
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
March 9, 2011
Ash Wednesday
&
Facebook message
by Barack Obama
March 9, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/
“Michelle and I join with millions of Christians
here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday.
As we observe the season of Lent, we receive
with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance,
recommit ourselves to our faith, and
remember our obligations to one another.”
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/posts/10150107573326749
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.
musings, listening
in the place of prayer
we walk in God’s grace
growing in our faith
Feeling God’s love
his presence within us
a smile within our hearts
going as we are led
eager to do our part
In that place of prayer
that grounding, centering
finding our purpose
our part in his plan
In that growing faith
from our hearts going
believing in our calling
ready to share the word
March 17, 2011 and March 18, 2011
James 5:13-16
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Prayer is Faith”
(2nd in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “A.S.A.P.” (James 5:13-16)
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
March 20, 2011
Second Sunday in Lent
&
1 Kings 19:11-13
Matthew 6:5-6 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 95:1-3 (God’s Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Psalm 86:12
(hymn “Glorify Thy Name”, The Faith We Sing, #2016)
John 12:21 and Ephesians 1:17-18
(hymn “Open My Eyes”, The Faith We Sing, #2086)
(hymn “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”, The Faith We Sing, #2193)
(hymn “Come and Find the Quiet Center”, The Faith We Sing, #2128)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Silence is Prayer”
(1st in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “Silence is Golden”
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
March 13, 2011
First Sunday in Lent
&
Joel 2:12-17a
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
John 20:11-18
(“In the Garden”, United Methodist Hymnal, #314)
Prelude
Call to Worship
Prayer for Peace
Communion
Distribution of Ashes
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
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
March 9, 2011
Ash Wednesday
&
Facebook message
by Barack Obama
March 9, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/
“Michelle and I join with millions of Christians
here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday.
As we observe the season of Lent, we receive
with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance,
recommit ourselves to our faith, and
remember our obligations to one another.”
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/posts/10150107573326749
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 Through Jesus
Our life, restored
redeemed from the pit
from the shadow rising
made whole, complete
Only through Jesus
through his pain and suffering
his obedience to the cross
his submission to God
By God’s love rising
on that Easter morning
in following him ever
we too may rise
Our faith in Jesus
in going as we are called
God’s purpose unfolding
when we give our all
Submitting to God
as did the Savior
falling to God’s will
rising in his arms
Servants going
only through Jesus
empowered to heal
the hearts of the world
March 17, 2011and March 18, 2011
Acts 4:10, 12
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
March 15, 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.
redeemed from the pit
from the shadow rising
made whole, complete
Only through Jesus
through his pain and suffering
his obedience to the cross
his submission to God
By God’s love rising
on that Easter morning
in following him ever
we too may rise
Our faith in Jesus
in going as we are called
God’s purpose unfolding
when we give our all
Submitting to God
as did the Savior
falling to God’s will
rising in his arms
Servants going
only through Jesus
empowered to heal
the hearts of the world
March 17, 2011and March 18, 2011
Acts 4:10, 12
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
March 15, 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.
Found in No One Else
Salvation for us
in Christ alone
found in no one else
redeeming us from death
Giving us new life
a start on the journey
walking with our Savior
through the gate of Calvary
March 17, 2011and March 18, 2011
Acts 4:10,12
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
March 15, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
in Christ alone
found in no one else
redeeming us from death
Giving us new life
a start on the journey
walking with our Savior
through the gate of Calvary
March 17, 2011and March 18, 2011
Acts 4:10,12
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
March 15, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
I Lack Nothing
Whatever I have
in this life
all I need
coming from the Lord
lacking nothing
even in trials
in the storms
He is with us
ever and always
March 17, 2011and March 18, 2011
Psalm 23:1-3
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
March 17, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
in this life
all I need
coming from the Lord
lacking nothing
even in trials
in the storms
He is with us
ever and always
March 17, 2011and March 18, 2011
Psalm 23:1-3
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
March 17, 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 Cry for Change
All across the region
people rising
standing against the tyrants
yearning for freedom
The cry for change
organic, sweeping
moving quickly, spreading
from nation to nation
Only freedom
basic human rights
living in freedom
all of their lives
March 17, 2011 and March 18, 2011
UN Security Council approval of sanctions against Libya
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/17/libya.civil.war/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1
&
calling on President Obama and the world
to act in the Middle East, especially in Libya and Bahrain,
to stand with the people
yearning to breathe free
and not worrying about the results,
that it is always right to stand for basic human rights
&
on the transformations since the beginning of January -
all the protests in Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Oman,
Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Palestinian Territories, Djibouti, Mauritania, Senegal, Saudi Arabia, etc.
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.
people rising
standing against the tyrants
yearning for freedom
The cry for change
organic, sweeping
moving quickly, spreading
from nation to nation
Only freedom
basic human rights
living in freedom
all of their lives
March 17, 2011 and March 18, 2011
UN Security Council approval of sanctions against Libya
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/17/libya.civil.war/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1
&
calling on President Obama and the world
to act in the Middle East, especially in Libya and Bahrain,
to stand with the people
yearning to breathe free
and not worrying about the results,
that it is always right to stand for basic human rights
&
on the transformations since the beginning of January -
all the protests in Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Oman,
Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Palestinian Territories, Djibouti, Mauritania, Senegal, Saudi Arabia, etc.
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.
Restore the Funding
Pull back from the brink
this collective madness
restore the funding
to aid our neighbors
The social contract
the covenant of our people
the bond we share
coming undone before us
The funding needed
the services essential
to our neighbors
that they may live in freedom
All of us together
should reverse direction
to restore the budget
and lift our family up
March 17, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
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.
this collective madness
restore the funding
to aid our neighbors
The social contract
the covenant of our people
the bond we share
coming undone before us
The funding needed
the services essential
to our neighbors
that they may live in freedom
All of us together
should reverse direction
to restore the budget
and lift our family up
March 17, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
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.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Finally, Action
Too slow coming
by finally, action
the world speaking
standing together
with the people
yearning to breathe free
Against the madman,
the brutal dictator,
hiring mercenaries
to kill his own people
The revolution reignited
the judgment to come
he will stand in the dock
or fall by the gun
March 17, 2011
UN Security Council approval of sanctions against Libya
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/17/libya.civil.war/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1
&
calling on President Obama and the world
to act in the Middle East, especially in Libya and Bahrain,
to stand with the people
yearning to breathe free
and not worrying about the results,
that it is always right to stand for basic human rights
&
on the transformations since the beginning of January -
all the protests in Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Oman,
Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Palestinian Territories, Djibouti, Mauritania, Senegal, Saudi Arabia, etc.
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 finally, action
the world speaking
standing together
with the people
yearning to breathe free
Against the madman,
the brutal dictator,
hiring mercenaries
to kill his own people
The revolution reignited
the judgment to come
he will stand in the dock
or fall by the gun
March 17, 2011
UN Security Council approval of sanctions against Libya
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/17/libya.civil.war/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1
&
calling on President Obama and the world
to act in the Middle East, especially in Libya and Bahrain,
to stand with the people
yearning to breathe free
and not worrying about the results,
that it is always right to stand for basic human rights
&
on the transformations since the beginning of January -
all the protests in Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Oman,
Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Palestinian Territories, Djibouti, Mauritania, Senegal, Saudi Arabia, etc.
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.
Released from the Snow
The lawns returning
the ornaments, the features
the debris exposed
as are the shoots
Released from the snow
in spring returning
the white, turned to gray
now turning to green
March 17, 2011
St. Patrick’s Day
Fifty-three degrees outside today
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 ornaments, the features
the debris exposed
as are the shoots
Released from the snow
in spring returning
the white, turned to gray
now turning to green
March 17, 2011
St. Patrick’s Day
Fifty-three degrees outside today
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.
Whole and Healed
In prayer, alone and together
our bodies restored
our spirits made whole
in time together
in time with God
Bringing us together
making us complete
In peace together
Living as worship
lifting up our neighbors
all over the world
Caring for our brothers,
our sisters in struggle
cleaving to the rock
our strength in the Lord
March 17, 2011
James 5:13-18
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Prayer is Faith”
(2nd in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “A.S.A.P.” (James 5:13-16)
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
March 20, 2011
Second Sunday in Lent
&
1 Kings 19:11-13
Matthew 6:5-6 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 95:1-3 (God’s Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Psalm 86:12
(hymn “Glorify Thy Name”, The Faith We Sing, #2016)
John 12:21 and Ephesians 1:17-18
(hymn “Open My Eyes”, The Faith We Sing, #2086)
(hymn “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”, The Faith We Sing, #2193)
(hymn “Come and Find the Quiet Center”, The Faith We Sing, #2128)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Silence is Prayer”
(1st in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “Silence is Golden”
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
March 13, 2011
First Sunday in Lent
&
Joel 2:12-17a
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
John 20:11-18
(“In the Garden”, United Methodist Hymnal, #314)
Prelude
Call to Worship
Prayer for Peace
Communion
Distribution of Ashes
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
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
March 9, 2011
Ash Wednesday
&
Facebook message
by Barack Obama
March 9, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/
“Michelle and I join with millions of Christians
here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday.
As we observe the season of Lent, we receive
with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance,
recommit ourselves to our faith, and
remember our obligations to one another.”
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/posts/10150107573326749
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 bodies restored
our spirits made whole
in time together
in time with God
Bringing us together
making us complete
In peace together
Living as worship
lifting up our neighbors
all over the world
Caring for our brothers,
our sisters in struggle
cleaving to the rock
our strength in the Lord
March 17, 2011
James 5:13-18
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Prayer is Faith”
(2nd in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “A.S.A.P.” (James 5:13-16)
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
March 20, 2011
Second Sunday in Lent
&
1 Kings 19:11-13
Matthew 6:5-6 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 95:1-3 (God’s Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Psalm 86:12
(hymn “Glorify Thy Name”, The Faith We Sing, #2016)
John 12:21 and Ephesians 1:17-18
(hymn “Open My Eyes”, The Faith We Sing, #2086)
(hymn “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”, The Faith We Sing, #2193)
(hymn “Come and Find the Quiet Center”, The Faith We Sing, #2128)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Silence is Prayer”
(1st in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “Silence is Golden”
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
March 13, 2011
First Sunday in Lent
&
Joel 2:12-17a
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
John 20:11-18
(“In the Garden”, United Methodist Hymnal, #314)
Prelude
Call to Worship
Prayer for Peace
Communion
Distribution of Ashes
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
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
March 9, 2011
Ash Wednesday
&
Facebook message
by Barack Obama
March 9, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/
“Michelle and I join with millions of Christians
here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday.
As we observe the season of Lent, we receive
with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance,
recommit ourselves to our faith, and
remember our obligations to one another.”
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/posts/10150107573326749
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.
Sharpened One to Another
The two blades
the seed of our faith
sharpened together
in sharing the word
As one to another
the stone and the blade
the two blades together
gaining an edge
Fired in the mettle
strengthened together
one blade to another
stronger in faith
Prayers for each other
our sisters, brothers
drawing from the one source
our strength in the Lord
March 17, 2011
James 5:13-18
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Prayer is Faith”
(2nd in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “A.S.A.P.” (James 5:13-16)
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
March 20, 2011
Second Sunday in Lent
&
1 Kings 19:11-13
Matthew 6:5-6 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 95:1-3 (God’s Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Psalm 86:12
(hymn “Glorify Thy Name”, The Faith We Sing, #2016)
John 12:21 and Ephesians 1:17-18
(hymn “Open My Eyes”, The Faith We Sing, #2086)
(hymn “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”, The Faith We Sing, #2193)
(hymn “Come and Find the Quiet Center”, The Faith We Sing, #2128)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Silence is Prayer”
(1st in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “Silence is Golden”
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
March 13, 2011
First Sunday in Lent
&
Joel 2:12-17a
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
John 20:11-18
(“In the Garden”, United Methodist Hymnal, #314)
Prelude
Call to Worship
Prayer for Peace
Communion
Distribution of Ashes
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
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
March 9, 2011
Ash Wednesday
&
Facebook message
by Barack Obama
March 9, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/
“Michelle and I join with millions of Christians
here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday.
As we observe the season of Lent, we receive
with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance,
recommit ourselves to our faith, and
remember our obligations to one another.”
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/posts/10150107573326749
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 seed of our faith
sharpened together
in sharing the word
As one to another
the stone and the blade
the two blades together
gaining an edge
Fired in the mettle
strengthened together
one blade to another
stronger in faith
Prayers for each other
our sisters, brothers
drawing from the one source
our strength in the Lord
March 17, 2011
James 5:13-18
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Prayer is Faith”
(2nd in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “A.S.A.P.” (James 5:13-16)
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
March 20, 2011
Second Sunday in Lent
&
1 Kings 19:11-13
Matthew 6:5-6 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 95:1-3 (God’s Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Psalm 86:12
(hymn “Glorify Thy Name”, The Faith We Sing, #2016)
John 12:21 and Ephesians 1:17-18
(hymn “Open My Eyes”, The Faith We Sing, #2086)
(hymn “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”, The Faith We Sing, #2193)
(hymn “Come and Find the Quiet Center”, The Faith We Sing, #2128)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Silence is Prayer”
(1st in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “Silence is Golden”
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
March 13, 2011
First Sunday in Lent
&
Joel 2:12-17a
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
John 20:11-18
(“In the Garden”, United Methodist Hymnal, #314)
Prelude
Call to Worship
Prayer for Peace
Communion
Distribution of Ashes
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
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
March 9, 2011
Ash Wednesday
&
Facebook message
by Barack Obama
March 9, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/
“Michelle and I join with millions of Christians
here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday.
As we observe the season of Lent, we receive
with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance,
recommit ourselves to our faith, and
remember our obligations to one another.”
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/posts/10150107573326749
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.
Sharpened in the Silence
In the quiet of our spirits
living as worship
church in our hearts
a verb, not just a noun
Our faith growing
sharpened in silence
in the indwelling of the word
imbued within our hearts
Going like Christ did
in time set apart
leaving the world for a moment
to sense God in our heart
Sharpened,
as with a whetstone
to go and do his work
March 17, 2011
James 5:13-16
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Prayer is Faith”
(2nd in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “A.S.A.P.” (James 5:13-16)
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
March 20, 2011
Second Sunday in Lent
&
1 Kings 19:11-13
Matthew 6:5-6 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 95:1-3 (God’s Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Psalm 86:12
(hymn “Glorify Thy Name”, The Faith We Sing, #2016)
John 12:21 and Ephesians 1:17-18
(hymn “Open My Eyes”, The Faith We Sing, #2086)
(hymn “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”, The Faith We Sing, #2193)
(hymn “Come and Find the Quiet Center”, The Faith We Sing, #2128)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Silence is Prayer”
(1st in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “Silence is Golden”
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
March 13, 2011
First Sunday in Lent
&
Joel 2:12-17a
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
John 20:11-18
(“In the Garden”, United Methodist Hymnal, #314)
Prelude
Call to Worship
Prayer for Peace
Communion
Distribution of Ashes
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
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
March 9, 2011
Ash Wednesday
&
Facebook message
by Barack Obama
March 9, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/
“Michelle and I join with millions of Christians
here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday.
As we observe the season of Lent, we receive
with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance,
recommit ourselves to our faith, and
remember our obligations to one another.”
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/posts/10150107573326749
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.
living as worship
church in our hearts
a verb, not just a noun
Our faith growing
sharpened in silence
in the indwelling of the word
imbued within our hearts
Going like Christ did
in time set apart
leaving the world for a moment
to sense God in our heart
Sharpened,
as with a whetstone
to go and do his work
March 17, 2011
James 5:13-16
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Prayer is Faith”
(2nd in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “A.S.A.P.” (James 5:13-16)
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
March 20, 2011
Second Sunday in Lent
&
1 Kings 19:11-13
Matthew 6:5-6 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 95:1-3 (God’s Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Psalm 86:12
(hymn “Glorify Thy Name”, The Faith We Sing, #2016)
John 12:21 and Ephesians 1:17-18
(hymn “Open My Eyes”, The Faith We Sing, #2086)
(hymn “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”, The Faith We Sing, #2193)
(hymn “Come and Find the Quiet Center”, The Faith We Sing, #2128)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Silence is Prayer”
(1st in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “Silence is Golden”
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
March 13, 2011
First Sunday in Lent
&
Joel 2:12-17a
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
John 20:11-18
(“In the Garden”, United Methodist Hymnal, #314)
Prelude
Call to Worship
Prayer for Peace
Communion
Distribution of Ashes
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
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
March 9, 2011
Ash Wednesday
&
Facebook message
by Barack Obama
March 9, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/
“Michelle and I join with millions of Christians
here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday.
As we observe the season of Lent, we receive
with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance,
recommit ourselves to our faith, and
remember our obligations to one another.”
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/posts/10150107573326749
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.
Honed in Silence
In silence growing
sharpening in our witness
in the prayers of the faithful
raising our petitions up
In silence growing
our faith illumined
the whispers of our Father
in the quiet of our souls
Speaking to us
often in that silence
strengthening us for his purpose
his people in the world
March 17, 2011
James 5:13-16
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Prayer is Faith”
(2nd in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “A.S.A.P.” (James 5:13-16)
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
March 20, 2011
Second Sunday in Lent
&
1 Kings 19:11-13
Matthew 6:5-6 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 95:1-3 (God’s Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Psalm 86:12
(hymn “Glorify Thy Name”, The Faith We Sing, #2016)
John 12:21 and Ephesians 1:17-18
(hymn “Open My Eyes”, The Faith We Sing, #2086)
(hymn “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”, The Faith We Sing, #2193)
(hymn “Come and Find the Quiet Center”, The Faith We Sing, #2128)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Silence is Prayer”
(1st in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “Silence is Golden”
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
March 13, 2011
First Sunday in Lent
&
Joel 2:12-17a
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
John 20:11-18
(“In the Garden”, United Methodist Hymnal, #314)
Prelude
Call to Worship
Prayer for Peace
Communion
Distribution of Ashes
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
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
March 9, 2011
Ash Wednesday
&
Facebook message
by Barack Obama
March 9, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/
“Michelle and I join with millions of Christians
here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday.
As we observe the season of Lent, we receive
with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance,
recommit ourselves to our faith, and
remember our obligations to one another.”
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/posts/10150107573326749
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.
sharpening in our witness
in the prayers of the faithful
raising our petitions up
In silence growing
our faith illumined
the whispers of our Father
in the quiet of our souls
Speaking to us
often in that silence
strengthening us for his purpose
his people in the world
March 17, 2011
James 5:13-16
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Prayer is Faith”
(2nd in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “A.S.A.P.” (James 5:13-16)
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
March 20, 2011
Second Sunday in Lent
&
1 Kings 19:11-13
Matthew 6:5-6 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 95:1-3 (God’s Word Translation)(Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
Psalm 86:12
(hymn “Glorify Thy Name”, The Faith We Sing, #2016)
John 12:21 and Ephesians 1:17-18
(hymn “Open My Eyes”, The Faith We Sing, #2086)
(hymn “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”, The Faith We Sing, #2193)
(hymn “Come and Find the Quiet Center”, The Faith We Sing, #2128)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of Silence is Prayer”
(1st in 5 part Lenten Worship Theme series on Mother Teresa’s quote:
“The fruit of Silence is Prayer,
The fruit of Prayer is Faith
The Fruit of Faith is Love
The fruit of Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace”)
and sermon: “Silence is Golden”
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
March 13, 2011
First Sunday in Lent
&
Joel 2:12-17a
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
John 20:11-18
(“In the Garden”, United Methodist Hymnal, #314)
Prelude
Call to Worship
Prayer for Peace
Communion
Distribution of Ashes
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
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
March 9, 2011
Ash Wednesday
&
Facebook message
by Barack Obama
March 9, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/
“Michelle and I join with millions of Christians
here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday.
As we observe the season of Lent, we receive
with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance,
recommit ourselves to our faith, and
remember our obligations to one another.”
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/posts/10150107573326749
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.
Their Blood on Our Hands – part 2
The innocents will die
they may even take their own lives
some will die cold and alone
others may go to prison
Their blood will be on our hands
because we cut the budget
painful, cruel choices
making them the sacrifice
Prophetic words of anguish
what may come from this
cutting off their services
leading to pain and death
March 17, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
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.
they may even take their own lives
some will die cold and alone
others may go to prison
Their blood will be on our hands
because we cut the budget
painful, cruel choices
making them the sacrifice
Prophetic words of anguish
what may come from this
cutting off their services
leading to pain and death
March 17, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
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.
Their Blood on Our Hands – part 1
Turning our blind eyes
away from the crisis
the murder of the peoples
mercenaries and martyrs
Their blood on our hands
because we fail to act
empty rhetoric of diplomacy
when they are dying in the street
What will history say
the mass graves of the martyrs
when the world stood by
as they were slaughtered in the streets
Giving them over
letting them fight by themselves
claiming the rights to be free
yet leaving them to die alone
March 17, 2011
calling on President Obama and the world
to act in the Middle East, especially in Libya and Bahrain,
to stand with the people
yearning to breathe free
and not worrying about the results,
that it is always right to stand for basic human rights
&
on the transformations since the beginning of January -
all the protests in Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Oman,
Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Palestinian Territories, Djibouti, Mauritania, Senegal, Saudi Arabia, etc.
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.
away from the crisis
the murder of the peoples
mercenaries and martyrs
Their blood on our hands
because we fail to act
empty rhetoric of diplomacy
when they are dying in the street
What will history say
the mass graves of the martyrs
when the world stood by
as they were slaughtered in the streets
Giving them over
letting them fight by themselves
claiming the rights to be free
yet leaving them to die alone
March 17, 2011
calling on President Obama and the world
to act in the Middle East, especially in Libya and Bahrain,
to stand with the people
yearning to breathe free
and not worrying about the results,
that it is always right to stand for basic human rights
&
on the transformations since the beginning of January -
all the protests in Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Oman,
Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Palestinian Territories, Djibouti, Mauritania, Senegal, Saudi Arabia, etc.
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.
Into the Teeth of the Lion
Into the teeth of the lion
into the fist of the madman
the world handing the innocents
over to the tyrant
The dead will cry out
the martyrs dying for freedom
the street by street carnage
at the feet of the nations
Too long silent,
very little action
words of support
hollow, as are these
Why won’t the world act
while they die in the desert
when we know the consequence
the surety of his vengeance
if we fail to come to their rescue
Freedom is a right
we have stood and said this
yet we stand by silent
as they die for their freedom
So many people
the dead crying out
the martyrs dying for freedom
wondering where we are
Into the teeth of the lion
the fist of the madman
history will mark these days
in the book of life and death
March 17, 2011
calling on President Obama and the world
to act in the Middle East, especially in Libya and Bahrain,
to stand with the people
yearning to breathe free
and not worrying about the results,
that it is always right to stand for basic human rights
&
on the transformations since the beginning of January -
all the protests in Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Oman,
Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Palestinian Territories, Djibouti, Mauritania, Senegal, Saudi Arabia, etc.
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.
into the fist of the madman
the world handing the innocents
over to the tyrant
The dead will cry out
the martyrs dying for freedom
the street by street carnage
at the feet of the nations
Too long silent,
very little action
words of support
hollow, as are these
Why won’t the world act
while they die in the desert
when we know the consequence
the surety of his vengeance
if we fail to come to their rescue
Freedom is a right
we have stood and said this
yet we stand by silent
as they die for their freedom
So many people
the dead crying out
the martyrs dying for freedom
wondering where we are
Into the teeth of the lion
the fist of the madman
history will mark these days
in the book of life and death
March 17, 2011
calling on President Obama and the world
to act in the Middle East, especially in Libya and Bahrain,
to stand with the people
yearning to breathe free
and not worrying about the results,
that it is always right to stand for basic human rights
&
on the transformations since the beginning of January -
all the protests in Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Oman,
Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Palestinian Territories, Djibouti, Mauritania, Senegal, Saudi Arabia, etc.
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 Good Lord Has Kept Me
Oh in this morning
waking, knowing
the good Lord has kept me
wrapped in his loving arms
Just where I want to be
where I want to stay
heeding his message
and following his way
Speaking volumes
seeds in my heart
to share his message
that I would do my part
His love abiding
grace indwelling within
each step a journey
oh let me begin
March 17, 2011
Gmail chat with Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima
March 17, 2011
&
new status of
“I’m caught in the rhythms of grace”
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima
March 3, 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
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.
waking, knowing
the good Lord has kept me
wrapped in his loving arms
Just where I want to be
where I want to stay
heeding his message
and following his way
Speaking volumes
seeds in my heart
to share his message
that I would do my part
His love abiding
grace indwelling within
each step a journey
oh let me begin
March 17, 2011
Gmail chat with Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima
March 17, 2011
&
new status of
“I’m caught in the rhythms of grace”
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima
March 3, 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
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.
Devastating
The cuts deep, cruel
devastating our people
shredding the net
there to protect them
holding them up
Falling to the ground
their lives broken
never to get up
if we cut the lines
they count on
merely to survive
March 16, 2011 and March 17, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
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.
devastating our people
shredding the net
there to protect them
holding them up
Falling to the ground
their lives broken
never to get up
if we cut the lines
they count on
merely to survive
March 16, 2011 and March 17, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
Leviticus 4
&
calling on the NH Legislature
and the Governor
to spare those without a voice
those who need us
from the severe budget cuts
that are currently planned
in HB1 and HB2, etc.
&
in part based on the testimony
http://www.nhepiscopal.org/index.php?view=article&id=125:testimony&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
of The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson,
Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Kathy Needleman, Esq. (testifying as a parent)
March 10, 2011
&
testimony of Katherine Stearns, Esq.
March 10, 2011
Raymond A. Foss, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond A. Foss, PLLC
Poetry Where You Live
160 Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275-1206
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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