Join in ministry
into God’s holy presence
serving in our community
participate as a Christian
offering God’s love
stepping out to fight injustice
to lift our neighbors up
in the name of Christ
March 26, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Changing Our World
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Saturday, March 26, 2011
Their World Better
Maybe not the whole world
maybe focused on our neighbors
those around us
our faith community
guided by love
seeking to change
their world better
for those close to us
March 26, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Changing Our World
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maybe focused on our neighbors
those around us
our faith community
guided by love
seeking to change
their world better
for those close to us
March 26, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Changing Our World
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The Bridge Already Prepared
The bridge already prepared
between sin and death
God through Jesus
bringing us back to life
There before
we act on his love
the grace surrounds
calling us from above
March 26, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
Priesthood of All Believers
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between sin and death
God through Jesus
bringing us back to life
There before
we act on his love
the grace surrounds
calling us from above
March 26, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
Priesthood of All Believers
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Into Surrender
Admitting my distance
straying from God
falling into submission
giving up our will
into God’s grace
Into surrender
within your love
our lives as worship
yoked with our Savior,
walking with Christ
March 26, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Justifying Grace
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straying from God
falling into submission
giving up our will
into God’s grace
Into surrender
within your love
our lives as worship
yoked with our Savior,
walking with Christ
March 26, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Justifying Grace
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Laying Down Our Lives - 2
Called with Christ
laying down our lives
sacrificing for all
taking up the up
the will of God
washing over us
drenching us with love
March 25, 2011 and March 26, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
Priesthood of All Believers
laying down our lives
sacrificing for all
taking up the up
the will of God
washing over us
drenching us with love
March 25, 2011 and March 26, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
Priesthood of All Believers
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Poetry Where You Live.
Signs of Love
Each gifts,
each moment precious
signs of God’s love
given in turn to us
As God has planned this
sharing God’s grace
wonderful, amazing
touching our hearts and minds
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Agape
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each moment precious
signs of God’s love
given in turn to us
As God has planned this
sharing God’s grace
wonderful, amazing
touching our hearts and minds
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Agape
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Acts of Love
Each given
each chosen
to bless their hearts
acts of love
living waters
poured out on us
from the depths of God’s love
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Agape
each chosen
to bless their hearts
acts of love
living waters
poured out on us
from the depths of God’s love
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Agape
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Poetry Where You Live.
The Cup of His Body
The willing vessel
the divine turned clay
walking among us
sharing God’s way
Seeking us ever
wooing us with grace
the cup of his body
broken, poured out
that we may live again
Pursuing us,
preparing us
removing our stain
calling us to glory
to our dying day
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
the divine turned clay
walking among us
sharing God’s way
Seeking us ever
wooing us with grace
the cup of his body
broken, poured out
that we may live again
Pursuing us,
preparing us
removing our stain
calling us to glory
to our dying day
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
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Poetry Where You Live.
A Seeking Love
God’s love sublime
a seeking love, of grace
unmerited, eternal
calling ever to us
Longing for relationship
the covenant of his blood
the cup poured out, broken
offered freely for us
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
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a seeking love, of grace
unmerited, eternal
calling ever to us
Longing for relationship
the covenant of his blood
the cup poured out, broken
offered freely for us
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
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Incarnate Love
Another means of Grace
God calling to us
incarnate love
in the saints around us
the people in our lives
Living the gospel
walking in their faith
by their witness
God woos us
in our walk of life
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
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God calling to us
incarnate love
in the saints around us
the people in our lives
Living the gospel
walking in their faith
by their witness
God woos us
in our walk of life
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
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Preparing Grace
Like tilling our soil
chambers of our hearts
God’s Spirit preparing
wooing us with His love
Planting seeds of hope
speaking to our spirits
pursuing us in His goodness
calling us home in Christ
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
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chambers of our hearts
God’s Spirit preparing
wooing us with His love
Planting seeds of hope
speaking to our spirits
pursuing us in His goodness
calling us home in Christ
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
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Present with Us
God’s love surrounds us
ever present with us
God with us ever
on the road of life
In the journey faithful
calling to us ever
seeking us on the road
the path of our lives
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
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ever present with us
God with us ever
on the road of life
In the journey faithful
calling to us ever
seeking us on the road
the path of our lives
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
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Breaking the Vessel
God’s love poured out
the new covenant made real
breaking the vessel
the clay of his body
the cup of our salvation
broken, on the cross
God’s love poured out
poured out for us
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
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the new covenant made real
breaking the vessel
the clay of his body
the cup of our salvation
broken, on the cross
God’s love poured out
poured out for us
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
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Meeting Us on the Road
The Father of the Prodigal
the risen Christ
God meeting us
out on the road
our journey in life
Not waiting for us
seeking us where we are
longing to live with us
walking with us on the road
the journey of our life
March 25, 2011 and March 26, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
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the risen Christ
God meeting us
out on the road
our journey in life
Not waiting for us
seeking us where we are
longing to live with us
walking with us on the road
the journey of our life
March 25, 2011 and March 26, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
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From the Womb to Eternal Life
God with us
seeking after us
pursuing us with his love
his open arms of grace
From the womb
to eternal life
wanting a living relationship
ever walking with us
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
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seeking after us
pursuing us with his love
his open arms of grace
From the womb
to eternal life
wanting a living relationship
ever walking with us
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
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The Cup of His Body – v2
The willing vessel
the divine turned clay
walking among us
sharing God’s way
Seeking us ever
wooing us with grace
the cup of his body
broken, poured out
washing us with his love
Pursuing us,
preparing us
removing our stain
calling us to glory
to our dying day
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
the divine turned clay
walking among us
sharing God’s way
Seeking us ever
wooing us with grace
the cup of his body
broken, poured out
washing us with his love
Pursuing us,
preparing us
removing our stain
calling us to glory
to our dying day
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
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Poetry Where You Live.
Drawing Us Unto Himself
Drawing us unto himself
God’s love ever present
calling to us
Planting seeds
seeking us ever
hope in our hearing
his calling right to us
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
John 6:44-47
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God’s love ever present
calling to us
Planting seeds
seeking us ever
hope in our hearing
his calling right to us
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
John 6:44-47
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Preparing Our Spirits
Preparing our spirits
by the Holy Spirit
calling us to him
to relationship through Christ
God’s deepest desire
the calling of God’s heart
that we would walk with him
all the days of our lives
By the Holy Spirit
planting seeds of God’s love
wooing us ever
with his prevenient grace
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
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by the Holy Spirit
calling us to him
to relationship through Christ
God’s deepest desire
the calling of God’s heart
that we would walk with him
all the days of our lives
By the Holy Spirit
planting seeds of God’s love
wooing us ever
with his prevenient grace
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Prevenient Grace
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The Pilgrim’s Road
Feeling his words
calling to us, now
to step out of our comfort,
to come, follow the Lord
Into the world, trusting
heeding his calling
onto the journey
the pilgrim’s road
with our Savior
out, into the world
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
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calling to us, now
to step out of our comfort,
to come, follow the Lord
Into the world, trusting
heeding his calling
onto the journey
the pilgrim’s road
with our Savior
out, into the world
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
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Casting Other Nets
The words of the Messiah
to fish for people
casting other nets
into the world
Going, leading
in following the Savior
casting other nets
into the world
Uncomfortable, yet going
heeding the call
casting other nets
into the world
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
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to fish for people
casting other nets
into the world
Going, leading
in following the Savior
casting other nets
into the world
Uncomfortable, yet going
heeding the call
casting other nets
into the world
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
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Into the Uncertainty of the World
A new beginning, come
fed by your Word
called to go forth
to follow
out of our comfort
into the uncertainty of the world
God’s message planted
planted into us
the pilgrim’s journey
going with Jesus, trusting
out into the uncertainty of the world.
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
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fed by your Word
called to go forth
to follow
out of our comfort
into the uncertainty of the world
God’s message planted
planted into us
the pilgrim’s journey
going with Jesus, trusting
out into the uncertainty of the world.
March 25, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
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Friday, March 25, 2011
The Fragility of Life
Somehow appropriate
the imagery of destruction
the counterpoint of the blossoms
the sacred cherry trees
Something precious
in the transience of springtime
in the few days of beauty
wrapped in each blossom
Metaphoric
the fragility of life
gone in an instant
a thief in the night
March 25, 2011
story this morning on cherry blossoms
on Morning Edition on NPR
at about 7:42am
http://www.npr.org/2011/03/25/134824522/japans-cherry-blossoms-in-brief-beautiful-bloom
Japan's Cherry Blossoms In Brief, Beautiful Bloom
http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/2011/03/17/festival-invites-public-to-stand-with-japan/
March 25, 2011
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the imagery of destruction
the counterpoint of the blossoms
the sacred cherry trees
Something precious
in the transience of springtime
in the few days of beauty
wrapped in each blossom
Metaphoric
the fragility of life
gone in an instant
a thief in the night
March 25, 2011
story this morning on cherry blossoms
on Morning Edition on NPR
at about 7:42am
http://www.npr.org/2011/03/25/134824522/japans-cherry-blossoms-in-brief-beautiful-bloom
Japan's Cherry Blossoms In Brief, Beautiful Bloom
http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/2011/03/17/festival-invites-public-to-stand-with-japan/
March 25, 2011
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Like Bolls of Color
Like bolls of color
yet falling from the branches
the heavy blossoms
of the cherry tree
Beauty in each cluster
of March and April
ushering in the springtime
before the heat of summer
Something so telling
in the cherry blossom
something so beautiful
in the coming of spring
March 25, 2011
story this morning on cherry blossoms
on Morning Edition on NPR
at about 7:42am
http://www.npr.org/2011/03/25/134824522/japans-cherry-blossoms-in-brief-beautiful-bloom
Japan's Cherry Blossoms In Brief, Beautiful Bloom
http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/2011/03/17/festival-invites-public-to-stand-with-japan/
March 25, 2011
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yet falling from the branches
the heavy blossoms
of the cherry tree
Beauty in each cluster
of March and April
ushering in the springtime
before the heat of summer
Something so telling
in the cherry blossom
something so beautiful
in the coming of spring
March 25, 2011
story this morning on cherry blossoms
on Morning Edition on NPR
at about 7:42am
http://www.npr.org/2011/03/25/134824522/japans-cherry-blossoms-in-brief-beautiful-bloom
Japan's Cherry Blossoms In Brief, Beautiful Bloom
http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/2011/03/17/festival-invites-public-to-stand-with-japan/
March 25, 2011
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On the Screens Painted
In my mind’s eye remembering
some that I had seen
the words on the radio
speaking to me
In lines and colors
on the screens painted
the beauty of the blossoms
ushering in springtime
The native beauty
the seasons unfurling
too soon falling
heavy to the ground
The land yet crying
the scene fast changing
the despair of the water
flood took away this scene
The screens remaining
better than pictures
preserved for us to see
in lines and colors
the beauty of this land.
March 25, 2011
story this morning on cherry blossoms
on Morning Edition on NPR
at about 7:42am
http://www.npr.org/2011/03/25/134824522/japans-cherry-blossoms-in-brief-beautiful-bloom
Japan's Cherry Blossoms In Brief, Beautiful Bloom
March 25, 2011
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some that I had seen
the words on the radio
speaking to me
In lines and colors
on the screens painted
the beauty of the blossoms
ushering in springtime
The native beauty
the seasons unfurling
too soon falling
heavy to the ground
The land yet crying
the scene fast changing
the despair of the water
flood took away this scene
The screens remaining
better than pictures
preserved for us to see
in lines and colors
the beauty of this land.
March 25, 2011
story this morning on cherry blossoms
on Morning Edition on NPR
at about 7:42am
http://www.npr.org/2011/03/25/134824522/japans-cherry-blossoms-in-brief-beautiful-bloom
Japan's Cherry Blossoms In Brief, Beautiful Bloom
March 25, 2011
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In the Falling Blossoms
A reminder of mortality
in the falling blossoms
captured on images
the spirit of their nation
The ancient screens
images of beauty
the cherry blossoms
the pines
and the coastlines
Today’s reality
changing the imagery
destruction and the turning
the coming of the blossoms
in this new season
The wastelands, the water
not removing the beauty
Sill there within them
the spirit of their nation
Rising again, the coming of the blossoms
to bloom again in colors
to surely sooth the senses
yet reminding us ever
of the fragility of life
March 25, 2011
story this morning on cherry blossoms
on Morning Edition on NPR
at about 7:42am
http://www.npr.org/2011/03/25/134824522/japans-cherry-blossoms-in-brief-beautiful-bloom
Japan's Cherry Blossoms In Brief, Beautiful Bloom
March 25, 2011
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in the falling blossoms
captured on images
the spirit of their nation
The ancient screens
images of beauty
the cherry blossoms
the pines
and the coastlines
Today’s reality
changing the imagery
destruction and the turning
the coming of the blossoms
in this new season
The wastelands, the water
not removing the beauty
Sill there within them
the spirit of their nation
Rising again, the coming of the blossoms
to bloom again in colors
to surely sooth the senses
yet reminding us ever
of the fragility of life
March 25, 2011
story this morning on cherry blossoms
on Morning Edition on NPR
at about 7:42am
http://www.npr.org/2011/03/25/134824522/japans-cherry-blossoms-in-brief-beautiful-bloom
Japan's Cherry Blossoms In Brief, Beautiful Bloom
March 25, 2011
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Thursday, March 24, 2011
Immersed in Your Love
In quiet, enveloped
immersed in your love
saturated with forgiveness
washed in his blood
Saved by your mercy
found in your grace
yoked with you ever
ever, always
March 24, 2011
new status of,
“Saved by Your mercy, Found in Your grace. . .”
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima
March 24, 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.
immersed in your love
saturated with forgiveness
washed in his blood
Saved by your mercy
found in your grace
yoked with you ever
ever, always
March 24, 2011
new status of,
“Saved by Your mercy, Found in Your grace. . .”
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima
March 24, 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.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Sermon, "A.S.A.P.", by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, Suncook United Methodist Church, March 20, 2011
Pastor Ruth Foss
Suncook United Methodist Church
March 20, 2011
Second Sunday of Lent
James 1:5-8 Common English Bible
James 5:13-18 The Message Bible
Ephesians 6:10-18 The Amplified Bible
Psalm 100
“A.S.A.P.”
Let us pray. . .
Loving, Compassionate God, we thank you for your Ancient Words that are as true and relevant today as they were long ago. We pray that you would open your word to us...that we would hear and understand the word you have for us this day. Lord, may your word be heard through me or in-spite of me. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing to you O Lord, our rock and redeemer. Amen.
Last week I went to Rolling Ridge for one of their “Day Apart-Passionate Spirituality” Workshops. Our bishop, Bishop Weaver, was there and did the opening and closing worship. He is such a motivational preacher and I can’t wait until we can all experience his preaching in October of this year. When he preached the opening worship he talked about Lent and Advent in a way that I never thought about before. And I’m going to share it with you this morning and pray that it will change the way you, as it did me, think about Lent and Advent.
Bishop Weaver talked about how Lent is the “flip side” of Advent. You see. . . Advent we celebrate Emmanuel. . . God with us, but Lent is a time when we celebrate us with God. Think about that for a moment. . . there is a shift of focus here. God with us to us with God. . . what an honor that is. . . God’s invitation is for all who believe. The shift happens at the cross. Jesus opened the door for us to be with God. We are able to be with God in discipleship. The Cross is an invitation from God to be with Him and to carry on the ministry of Jesus. We are welcomed and part of the feast. We are welcomed to leave ourselves behind and be partners with Him. We are welcomed to be in Spirit with God. How awesome and sobering is that?
Last week, we began our Lenten “fruitiness”. . . our journey with Mother Teresa and her quote from her book “A Simple Path”. . . when we talked about how silence. . . solitude. . . leads to prayer. (How are you doing on that practicing silence? I know it has been hard for me some days but I think I’m getting a hang of it. . . ?) This week we are going to talk about how “The Fruit of Prayer is Faith.” Faith is something we, as Christians cannot live without. Faith is something that makes us Christians. And it is through prayer that our faith muscles are exercised and grow.
As we begin to be with God in prayer, mighty things can happen. In the James 1 Scripture we heard this morning we hear that it is the nature of God to give to His children if we ask. But as we ask we must have the faith we will receive what we asked trusting that God will supply. Let’s hear what James also says in James 5 verses 13-18 about prayers of the faithful. (And I’m reading from the Message Bible this morning). . .
Not only are we with God as we pray in faith but we are with others as we come to the Throne of Grace, as we do each week when we come into the time of prayer for one another during our service. But how is our faith strengthened. . . how is the fruit of prayer faith? Well. . . have you ever prayed for something and it happened. Have you ever prayed so hard and God answered your prayer. . . and not just answer your prayer but in ways you never imagined? Look at all the prayer that went up about the lift for the church for instance. Was that an answered prayer for you? Did that strengthen your faith in God? Did that make you all the more awe struck about God? Beloved child of God. . . that’s the things that faith is made of. . . as we see God answer prayer and we go from glory to glory with Him. . . O, and it is so much more than that. . .
Paul gives us instructions about prayer and warfare in Ephesians 6:10-18. He tells us not only should we be praying but when we do we need the whole armor from God. . . we need to “suit up” to coin a phrase. Paul tells us. . . and I’m paraphrasing. . . (Paraphrase the (Armor of God”)
We are to pray with purpose and might. . . we are to pray for others. . . we are to pray without ceasing. . . and God gives us the tools we need to get the job done. And with all that is going on in the world with the Middle East. . . especially Libya. . . and the people and situations in Japan we all need to suit up and get on our knees.
Church. . . God. . . the world. . . is in need of prayer warriors. It needs people who will pray by faith not by sight. We as Christians need to pray in power and might putting on the whole armor of God as Paul says. We need to pray without ceasing. . . the prayers that are heard by our Almighty God who is ever ready, waiting to answer. Are you willing to take up the challenge? Are you ready to become part of the team? Are you ready to be with God? Without us. . . humanity doesn’t stand a chance. We’re not in this alone and the results may amaze you. What will you do?
AMEN?!
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
March 20, 2011
Second Sunday in Lent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,960+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Suncook United Methodist Church
March 20, 2011
Second Sunday of Lent
James 1:5-8 Common English Bible
James 5:13-18 The Message Bible
Ephesians 6:10-18 The Amplified Bible
Psalm 100
“A.S.A.P.”
Let us pray. . .
Loving, Compassionate God, we thank you for your Ancient Words that are as true and relevant today as they were long ago. We pray that you would open your word to us...that we would hear and understand the word you have for us this day. Lord, may your word be heard through me or in-spite of me. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing to you O Lord, our rock and redeemer. Amen.
Last week I went to Rolling Ridge for one of their “Day Apart-Passionate Spirituality” Workshops. Our bishop, Bishop Weaver, was there and did the opening and closing worship. He is such a motivational preacher and I can’t wait until we can all experience his preaching in October of this year. When he preached the opening worship he talked about Lent and Advent in a way that I never thought about before. And I’m going to share it with you this morning and pray that it will change the way you, as it did me, think about Lent and Advent.
Bishop Weaver talked about how Lent is the “flip side” of Advent. You see. . . Advent we celebrate Emmanuel. . . God with us, but Lent is a time when we celebrate us with God. Think about that for a moment. . . there is a shift of focus here. God with us to us with God. . . what an honor that is. . . God’s invitation is for all who believe. The shift happens at the cross. Jesus opened the door for us to be with God. We are able to be with God in discipleship. The Cross is an invitation from God to be with Him and to carry on the ministry of Jesus. We are welcomed and part of the feast. We are welcomed to leave ourselves behind and be partners with Him. We are welcomed to be in Spirit with God. How awesome and sobering is that?
Last week, we began our Lenten “fruitiness”. . . our journey with Mother Teresa and her quote from her book “A Simple Path”. . . when we talked about how silence. . . solitude. . . leads to prayer. (How are you doing on that practicing silence? I know it has been hard for me some days but I think I’m getting a hang of it. . . ?) This week we are going to talk about how “The Fruit of Prayer is Faith.” Faith is something we, as Christians cannot live without. Faith is something that makes us Christians. And it is through prayer that our faith muscles are exercised and grow.
As we begin to be with God in prayer, mighty things can happen. In the James 1 Scripture we heard this morning we hear that it is the nature of God to give to His children if we ask. But as we ask we must have the faith we will receive what we asked trusting that God will supply. Let’s hear what James also says in James 5 verses 13-18 about prayers of the faithful. (And I’m reading from the Message Bible this morning). . .
Not only are we with God as we pray in faith but we are with others as we come to the Throne of Grace, as we do each week when we come into the time of prayer for one another during our service. But how is our faith strengthened. . . how is the fruit of prayer faith? Well. . . have you ever prayed for something and it happened. Have you ever prayed so hard and God answered your prayer. . . and not just answer your prayer but in ways you never imagined? Look at all the prayer that went up about the lift for the church for instance. Was that an answered prayer for you? Did that strengthen your faith in God? Did that make you all the more awe struck about God? Beloved child of God. . . that’s the things that faith is made of. . . as we see God answer prayer and we go from glory to glory with Him. . . O, and it is so much more than that. . .
Paul gives us instructions about prayer and warfare in Ephesians 6:10-18. He tells us not only should we be praying but when we do we need the whole armor from God. . . we need to “suit up” to coin a phrase. Paul tells us. . . and I’m paraphrasing. . . (Paraphrase the (Armor of God”)
We are to pray with purpose and might. . . we are to pray for others. . . we are to pray without ceasing. . . and God gives us the tools we need to get the job done. And with all that is going on in the world with the Middle East. . . especially Libya. . . and the people and situations in Japan we all need to suit up and get on our knees.
Church. . . God. . . the world. . . is in need of prayer warriors. It needs people who will pray by faith not by sight. We as Christians need to pray in power and might putting on the whole armor of God as Paul says. We need to pray without ceasing. . . the prayers that are heard by our Almighty God who is ever ready, waiting to answer. Are you willing to take up the challenge? Are you ready to become part of the team? Are you ready to be with God? Without us. . . humanity doesn’t stand a chance. We’re not in this alone and the results may amaze you. What will you do?
AMEN?!
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
March 20, 2011
Second Sunday in Lent
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,960+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Eternity
So much can be said
yet nothing understood
not as a human
not unto ourselves
In the coming of the end
the climax of our days
leading to God
eternal, always
Rising from the grave
as did the Christ
by God’s loving hand
the strength of his grace
leading on, to the highest heaven
only in this does
our life here make any sense
Journeying only, on this mortal coil
the stuff of the earth
and made of the clay
Salt from the earth
salt must we stay
yet carrying God’s light
to show others the way
All of us growing
if we spend time in the word
rising, abiding
in the vineyards, the fields
coming to the harvest
the judgment of God
Sowing our seeds
that the harvest would be greater
that the street of heaven
would be filled with all of God’s children
eternally seated in the courts of the Lord
singing in heaven, with the heavenly chorus
joyful noise ringing
for all eternity
March 14, 2011 and March 16, 2011
written expressly for FaithWriters
monthly Writing Challenge
(see http://www.faithwriters.com/wc-article-level3.php?id=39066)
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.
yet nothing understood
not as a human
not unto ourselves
In the coming of the end
the climax of our days
leading to God
eternal, always
Rising from the grave
as did the Christ
by God’s loving hand
the strength of his grace
leading on, to the highest heaven
only in this does
our life here make any sense
Journeying only, on this mortal coil
the stuff of the earth
and made of the clay
Salt from the earth
salt must we stay
yet carrying God’s light
to show others the way
All of us growing
if we spend time in the word
rising, abiding
in the vineyards, the fields
coming to the harvest
the judgment of God
Sowing our seeds
that the harvest would be greater
that the street of heaven
would be filled with all of God’s children
eternally seated in the courts of the Lord
singing in heaven, with the heavenly chorus
joyful noise ringing
for all eternity
March 14, 2011 and March 16, 2011
written expressly for FaithWriters
monthly Writing Challenge
(see http://www.faithwriters.com/wc-article-level3.php?id=39066)
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Awakening Their Spirits
For the dead we pray
joining with their people
sharing the words with them
our energy with theirs
That they would be calmed
their kinsmen released
awakening their spirits
as we fall to our knees
In this we hope for our neighbors
that love would flow like honey
that rivers of joy surrounding
lifting their loved ones up
Awakening their spirits
set free from this life
the toils and struggles
cast off, left behind
as they are lifted up
March 22, 2011
a prayer for the dead
from the Japan earthquake and tsunami
&
story of Talk of the Nation
http://www.npr.org/programs/talk-of-the-nation/
“Deaths Overwhelm Japanese Burial Process”
http://www.npr.org/2011/03/22/134768738/Deaths-Overwhelm-Japanese-Burial-Process
March 22, 2011
&
Pastoral Prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook, NH
March 20, 2011
&
“Fourth Man” at Fukushima Dai-ichi
http://www.gbod.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=nhLRJ2PMKsG&b=6613031&ct=9193603
prayer poem by Daniel Benedict
on the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship website
http://www.gbod.org/
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.
joining with their people
sharing the words with them
our energy with theirs
That they would be calmed
their kinsmen released
awakening their spirits
as we fall to our knees
In this we hope for our neighbors
that love would flow like honey
that rivers of joy surrounding
lifting their loved ones up
Awakening their spirits
set free from this life
the toils and struggles
cast off, left behind
as they are lifted up
March 22, 2011
a prayer for the dead
from the Japan earthquake and tsunami
&
story of Talk of the Nation
http://www.npr.org/programs/talk-of-the-nation/
“Deaths Overwhelm Japanese Burial Process”
http://www.npr.org/2011/03/22/134768738/Deaths-Overwhelm-Japanese-Burial-Process
March 22, 2011
&
Pastoral Prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook, NH
March 20, 2011
&
“Fourth Man” at Fukushima Dai-ichi
http://www.gbod.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=nhLRJ2PMKsG&b=6613031&ct=9193603
prayer poem by Daniel Benedict
on the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship website
http://www.gbod.org/
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.
Calming Their Spirits
Joining in the praying
the energy shifting
sending our prayers
joining with them
Lifted up for the people
that the dead would be at peace
calming their spirits
able to leave this earth
to the greener pastures
to find rest
for eternity
March 22, 2011
a prayer for the dead
from the Japan earthquake and tsunami
&
story of Talk of the Nation
http://www.npr.org/programs/talk-of-the-nation/
“Deaths Overwhelm Japanese Burial Process”
http://www.npr.org/2011/03/22/134768738/Deaths-Overwhelm-Japanese-Burial-Process
March 22, 2011
&
Pastoral Prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook, NH
March 20, 2011
&
“Fourth Man” at Fukushima Dai-ichi
http://www.gbod.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=nhLRJ2PMKsG&b=6613031&ct=9193603
prayer poem by Daniel Benedict
on the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship website
http://www.gbod.org/
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 energy shifting
sending our prayers
joining with them
Lifted up for the people
that the dead would be at peace
calming their spirits
able to leave this earth
to the greener pastures
to find rest
for eternity
March 22, 2011
a prayer for the dead
from the Japan earthquake and tsunami
&
story of Talk of the Nation
http://www.npr.org/programs/talk-of-the-nation/
“Deaths Overwhelm Japanese Burial Process”
http://www.npr.org/2011/03/22/134768738/Deaths-Overwhelm-Japanese-Burial-Process
March 22, 2011
&
Pastoral Prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook, NH
March 20, 2011
&
“Fourth Man” at Fukushima Dai-ichi
http://www.gbod.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=nhLRJ2PMKsG&b=6613031&ct=9193603
prayer poem by Daniel Benedict
on the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship website
http://www.gbod.org/
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 Their Arms
The snow melting
in the back yard
a heart forming
under the trees
reminding us of his presence
ever always
The hammock will be hung
between the Father and Son
She will sit there watched
by the Spirit,
by all three
March 22, 2011
the shape of a heart
under the three pine trees
which we have named
the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
in the parsonage backyard
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
March 22, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
in the back yard
a heart forming
under the trees
reminding us of his presence
ever always
The hammock will be hung
between the Father and Son
She will sit there watched
by the Spirit,
by all three
March 22, 2011
the shape of a heart
under the three pine trees
which we have named
the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
in the parsonage backyard
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
March 22, 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 Heart of God
A visual reminder
the heart of God showing
under the trinity
the Father, Son and Spirit
Reminding us tangibly
of God’s presence
with us always
in the journey of our faith
March 22, 2011
the shape of a heart
under the three pine trees
which we have named
the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
in the parsonage backyard
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
March 22, 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 heart of God showing
under the trinity
the Father, Son and Spirit
Reminding us tangibly
of God’s presence
with us always
in the journey of our faith
March 22, 2011
the shape of a heart
under the three pine trees
which we have named
the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
in the parsonage backyard
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
March 22, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
When We Ask, Trust
Prayer, to the well of God’s love
when we ask, trust
hearing God speaking
speaking right to us
In faith, growing
feeling his presence
in the quiet, believing
sensing his love
March 21, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
when we ask, trust
hearing God speaking
speaking right to us
In faith, growing
feeling his presence
in the quiet, believing
sensing his love
March 21, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
In Silence, in Solitude
In silence, in solitude
entering into prayer
finding that quiet center
finding God there
Growing to fullness
growing in faith
feeling God with us
feeling his grace
March 21, 2011 and March 22, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
entering into prayer
finding that quiet center
finding God there
Growing to fullness
growing in faith
feeling God with us
feeling his grace
March 21, 2011 and March 22, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Out of Faith, Love
Out of faith, love
informing our actions
the quiet center
causing us to believe
Moving beyond the dogma
our creed alive
moving out in action
to heal the brokenness
to be informed by love
as modeled our brother
our Savior, the Christ
March 21, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
informing our actions
the quiet center
causing us to believe
Moving beyond the dogma
our creed alive
moving out in action
to heal the brokenness
to be informed by love
as modeled our brother
our Savior, the Christ
March 21, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
Ask in Faith
Our prayers out of our believe
we ask in faith
calling on God
to hear our cries, our pleas
our anguish and our sorrow
what brings us to our knees
the joys and triumphs
to give us our wings
March 21, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
we ask in faith
calling on God
to hear our cries, our pleas
our anguish and our sorrow
what brings us to our knees
the joys and triumphs
to give us our wings
March 21, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
Without Doubting
Our prayers
in our faith
out of the depths
the grace within our hearts
Without doubting
believing God will answer
the desires of our hearts
met by his hands
Calling us to him
from the musings within
giving us wings
that we may truly live
March 21, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
in our faith
out of the depths
the grace within our hearts
Without doubting
believing God will answer
the desires of our hearts
met by his hands
Calling us to him
from the musings within
giving us wings
that we may truly live
March 21, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
In Prayer, Growing
The fruit of prayer is faith
in the vine abiding
rooted in the soil
fed by the living waters
Silent, in our quiet
in time set apart
the seed, nurtured
in prayer, growing
in the flowering of God’s love
March 21, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
in the vine abiding
rooted in the soil
fed by the living waters
Silent, in our quiet
in time set apart
the seed, nurtured
in prayer, growing
in the flowering of God’s love
March 21, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
Targeting the Children
The cuts painful
deep, long-lasting
short-sighted in their effect
targeting the children
those without a voice
We will pay
for the rush to rescission
the cuts will have a legacy
of misery for our people
the least among our family
those without a voice
March 21, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
John 3:16 versus 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.
deep, long-lasting
short-sighted in their effect
targeting the children
those without a voice
We will pay
for the rush to rescission
the cuts will have a legacy
of misery for our people
the least among our family
those without a voice
March 21, 2011
Cuts approved by the NH House Finance Committee and
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Kirk
to remove safety net of town welfare
&
John 3:16 versus 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.
Living Right with God
The faithful praying
urgently, in silence
trusting in God
to hear their prayers
Living right with God
in relation
believing he will listen
to our cries, our pleas
Something powerful
the prayers of the righteous
living differently
because of their beliefs
Confident in provision
all that they need
feeling God with them
as they rise from their knees
March 21, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
urgently, in silence
trusting in God
to hear their prayers
Living right with God
in relation
believing he will listen
to our cries, our pleas
Something powerful
the prayers of the righteous
living differently
because of their beliefs
Confident in provision
all that they need
feeling God with them
as they rise from their knees
March 21, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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 Purpose for His Coming
In Advent, the coming
the birth of the Messiah
God, incarnate
coming to the earth
In Lent, changing
the completion of his mission
the purpose of his coming
focused on us
In his dying
in his resurrection
the focus shifting
from God to man
The redeeming action
completing the journey
from death to life
resurrection
giving us wings
March 21, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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 birth of the Messiah
God, incarnate
coming to the earth
In Lent, changing
the completion of his mission
the purpose of his coming
focused on us
In his dying
in his resurrection
the focus shifting
from God to man
The redeeming action
completing the journey
from death to life
resurrection
giving us wings
March 21, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
At the Foot of the Cross Changing
If we believe
if we are aware
the change in the focus
from Advent to Lent
from the presence of God
to the place in our hearts
God’s action
moving from heaven
to the earth to live
to die as a human
to bring us to him
to redeem us completely
the journey of our witness
in relation with God
March 21, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
if we are aware
the change in the focus
from Advent to Lent
from the presence of God
to the place in our hearts
God’s action
moving from heaven
to the earth to live
to die as a human
to bring us to him
to redeem us completely
the journey of our witness
in relation with God
March 21, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
He is the Gate
No other way
but through Christ
he is the Gate
the way to God
No other voice
should we follow
the Shepherd alone
calling us home
All others
leading astray
follow the Christ
ever, always
March 21, 2011
John 10:1-10
Christ is the Gate
and the book, The Sanctuary for Lent 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=838881
for March 21, 2011
read March 21, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
but through Christ
he is the Gate
the way to God
No other voice
should we follow
the Shepherd alone
calling us home
All others
leading astray
follow the Christ
ever, always
March 21, 2011
John 10:1-10
Christ is the Gate
and the book, The Sanctuary for Lent 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=838881
for March 21, 2011
read March 21, 2011
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
When we pray
We must believe
but that comes with practice
when we pray
we should ask
for the desires of our hearts
We must listen
still within us
for God’s voice speaking
a message calling
a holy message for us
He will answer
meet our desires
a righteous heart beating
faithful to him
knowing he will answer
the musings of our hearts
March 20, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
but that comes with practice
when we pray
we should ask
for the desires of our hearts
We must listen
still within us
for God’s voice speaking
a message calling
a holy message for us
He will answer
meet our desires
a righteous heart beating
faithful to him
knowing he will answer
the musings of our hearts
March 20, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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 Fruit of Prayer is Faith
Abiding in the Lord
centering on our Savior
on the enormity of his sacrifice
and the love of the Maker
The fruit of prayer is faith
if we sit in silence
listening as much as we speak
to hear the Master’s voice
March 20, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
centering on our Savior
on the enormity of his sacrifice
and the love of the Maker
The fruit of prayer is faith
if we sit in silence
listening as much as we speak
to hear the Master’s voice
March 20, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
A Radical Shift
In Advent,
God is with us
Emmanuel
the Messiah
God come to Earth
In Lent,
we are with God
able to join with him
because of the suffering
the choosing
the sacrifice of Christ
A radical shift,
our redemption
the focus on the union
the connection with our Savior
Through the gate of Christ
we come to know our Creator
the breach between us sealed
and the world restored to life
March 20, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
God is with us
Emmanuel
the Messiah
God come to Earth
In Lent,
we are with God
able to join with him
because of the suffering
the choosing
the sacrifice of Christ
A radical shift,
our redemption
the focus on the union
the connection with our Savior
Through the gate of Christ
we come to know our Creator
the breach between us sealed
and the world restored to life
March 20, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
Because He will Answer
WE must ask
because HE will answer
the prayers of our hearts
raised up in silence
in the quiet of our hearts
reaching the ear of God
because we pray
we may grow in faith
hearing his message for us
the answer to our prayers
March 20, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
because HE will answer
the prayers of our hearts
raised up in silence
in the quiet of our hearts
reaching the ear of God
because we pray
we may grow in faith
hearing his message for us
the answer to our prayers
March 20, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
He Believed
He believed
and he raised up his prayer
he believed
and the rain came to an end
he believed
and it rained once again
March 20, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
and he raised up his prayer
he believed
and the rain came to an end
he believed
and it rained once again
March 20, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
When we believe
When we believe
big things happen
when we call upon the Lord
and have faith that he will answer
Like Elijah, the rains ceasing
we too can dream big
and call upon our God
God is with us
here within us
his Spirit calling
to the spark within our souls
Wanting to be here
his presence within us
our spirits joined
in the growing of our faith
March 20, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
big things happen
when we call upon the Lord
and have faith that he will answer
Like Elijah, the rains ceasing
we too can dream big
and call upon our God
God is with us
here within us
his Spirit calling
to the spark within our souls
Wanting to be here
his presence within us
our spirits joined
in the growing of our faith
March 20, 2011
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
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.
From Death to Resurrection
Pain not the end
the culmination of our living
the pit alone, the grave
nothing more than this
No there is more,
far more, because of Jesus
because of his sacrifice
we may climb the ladder
ascending to heaven
at the end of our days
From death to resurrection
a mansion in glory
walking the street of gold
drinking living waters
Rising with him
our brother, our Savior
the lamb upon the throne
in the courts of the Lord
March 20, 2011
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
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 culmination of our living
the pit alone, the grave
nothing more than this
No there is more,
far more, because of Jesus
because of his sacrifice
we may climb the ladder
ascending to heaven
at the end of our days
From death to resurrection
a mansion in glory
walking the street of gold
drinking living waters
Rising with him
our brother, our Savior
the lamb upon the throne
in the courts of the Lord
March 20, 2011
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
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.
From Praise to Suffering
The popular revolutionary
hitting the powerful
the turning of the people
from servants to freedom
From praise to suffering
the passion of our Savior
the King of Kings
brought before the seat of power
Suffering and dying
accepting the sacrifice
becoming the lamb
that we might live
Climbing the cross
dying in our place
cold in the tomb
until that blessed Easter morn
March 20, 2011
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
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.
hitting the powerful
the turning of the people
from servants to freedom
From praise to suffering
the passion of our Savior
the King of Kings
brought before the seat of power
Suffering and dying
accepting the sacrifice
becoming the lamb
that we might live
Climbing the cross
dying in our place
cold in the tomb
until that blessed Easter morn
March 20, 2011
pastoral prayer by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
James 5:13-16
Ephesians 6:10-20
James 1:5-8
Psalm 100 (Call to Worship)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Dedication
message of Bishop Peter Weaver
of March 17, 2011 at a Rolling Ridge workshop
comparing Lent and Advent
Mark 9:24 and John 20:27-29
(hymn, “We Walk by Faith”, The Faith We Sing #2196)
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.
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