Our King comes
into David’s city
fulfillment
the Messiah has come!
Hosanna!
with us, in our hearts
Amen, Savior, come!
Enter these gates
the courts of our hearts
ever singing your praises
Hosanna!
Enter in with us
Amen, Savior, come!
April 16, 2011
Mark 11.1-11
Psalm 118.21-29
Palm Sunday
April 17, 2011
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,490+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
In Your Hands, Oh God – v2
In Your hands, oh God
let me be but gloves
given to You
in response to Your Love
Let me be used
let me be love
let me be gloves
on the hands of Your Love
April 16, 2011
on posting “Like Gloves of Our Master”
and other poems written January 31, 2010
to www.christianpoetry.org
April 16, 2011
&
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Psalm 71:1-6
Leviticus 19:17-18
and sermon, “Put A Little Love in Your Heart”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 31, 2010
&
quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 for January 31, 2010
&
Genesis 8:21b-22,
Genesis 9:12-16
Genesis 6:5-8, 11-13
Psalm 20:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 46:1-11
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Worship Theme: There is Hope in God
Children’s Message
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon, “I Shall Not Be Moved”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 24, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,480+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
let me be but gloves
given to You
in response to Your Love
Let me be used
let me be love
let me be gloves
on the hands of Your Love
April 16, 2011
on posting “Like Gloves of Our Master”
and other poems written January 31, 2010
to www.christianpoetry.org
April 16, 2011
&
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Psalm 71:1-6
Leviticus 19:17-18
and sermon, “Put A Little Love in Your Heart”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 31, 2010
&
quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 for January 31, 2010
&
Genesis 8:21b-22,
Genesis 9:12-16
Genesis 6:5-8, 11-13
Psalm 20:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 46:1-11
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Worship Theme: There is Hope in God
Children’s Message
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon, “I Shall Not Be Moved”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 24, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,480+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
In Your Hands, Oh God
In Your hands, oh God
let me be but gloves
given to You
in response to Your Love
Let me be used
let me be love
let me be gloves
on the fingers of love
April 16, 2011
on posting “Like Gloves of Our Master”
and other poems written January 31, 2010
to www.christianpoetry.org
April 16, 2011
&
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Psalm 71:1-6
Leviticus 19:17-18
and sermon, “Put A Little Love in Your Heart”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 31, 2010
&
quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 for January 31, 2010
&
Genesis 8:21b-22,
Genesis 9:12-16
Genesis 6:5-8, 11-13
Psalm 20:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 46:1-11
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Worship Theme: There is Hope in God
Children’s Message
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon, “I Shall Not Be Moved”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 24, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,480+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
let me be but gloves
given to You
in response to Your Love
Let me be used
let me be love
let me be gloves
on the fingers of love
April 16, 2011
on posting “Like Gloves of Our Master”
and other poems written January 31, 2010
to www.christianpoetry.org
April 16, 2011
&
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Psalm 71:1-6
Leviticus 19:17-18
and sermon, “Put A Little Love in Your Heart”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 31, 2010
&
quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 for January 31, 2010
&
Genesis 8:21b-22,
Genesis 9:12-16
Genesis 6:5-8, 11-13
Psalm 20:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 46:1-11
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Worship Theme: There is Hope in God
Children’s Message
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon, “I Shall Not Be Moved”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 24, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,480+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
The Flesh of the Cross
The mantle of love
the flesh of the cross
may we be but gloves
on the flesh of Christ
may we be the hands and feet
the living presence of God
may we go humbly
out into the world
April 16, 2011
on posting “Like Gloves of Our Master”
and other poems written January 31, 2010
to www.christianpoetry.org
April 16, 2011
&
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Psalm 71:1-6
Leviticus 19:17-18
and sermon, “Put A Little Love in Your Heart”
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
January 31, 2010
&
quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 for January 31, 2010
&
Genesis 8:21b-22,
Genesis 9:12-16
Genesis 6:5-8, 11-13
Psalm 20:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 46:1-11
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Worship Theme: There is Hope in God
Children’s Message
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon, “I Shall Not Be Moved”
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
January 24, 2010
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.
The Mantle of Love
The garment of Jesus
the mantle of love
wearing it proudly
though humble inside
Acting in power
in the Spirit of Love
giving ourselves completely
to our Master’s call
April 16, 2011
on posting “Like Gloves of Our Master”
and other poems written January 31, 2010
to www.christianpoetry.org
April 16, 2011
&
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Psalm 71:1-6
Leviticus 19:17-18
and sermon, “Put A Little Love in Your Heart”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 31, 2010
&
quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 for January 31, 2010
&
Genesis 8:21b-22,
Genesis 9:12-16
Genesis 6:5-8, 11-13
Psalm 20:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 46:1-11
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Worship Theme: There is Hope in God
Children’s Message
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon, “I Shall Not Be Moved”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 24, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,480+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
the mantle of love
wearing it proudly
though humble inside
Acting in power
in the Spirit of Love
giving ourselves completely
to our Master’s call
April 16, 2011
on posting “Like Gloves of Our Master”
and other poems written January 31, 2010
to www.christianpoetry.org
April 16, 2011
&
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Psalm 71:1-6
Leviticus 19:17-18
and sermon, “Put A Little Love in Your Heart”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 31, 2010
&
quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 for January 31, 2010
&
Genesis 8:21b-22,
Genesis 9:12-16
Genesis 6:5-8, 11-13
Psalm 20:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 46:1-11
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Worship Theme: There is Hope in God
Children’s Message
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon, “I Shall Not Be Moved”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 24, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,480+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Like the Hands of the Potter
Like the hands of the Potter
so we should live
guided by his love
all we should be
Walking in his paths
the way of the Lord
restored by his mercy
his raining down
Raised from the dead
the sacrifice of sin
rising with him
in him do we live
April 16, 2011
on posting “Like Gloves of Our Master”
and other poems written January 31, 2010
to www.christianpoetry.org
April 16, 2011
&
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Psalm 71:1-6
Leviticus 19:17-18
and sermon, “Put A Little Love in Your Heart”
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
January 31, 2010
&
quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 for January 31, 2010
&
Genesis 8:21b-22,
Genesis 9:12-16
Genesis 6:5-8, 11-13
Psalm 20:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 46:1-11
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Worship Theme: There is Hope in God
Children’s Message
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon, “I Shall Not Be Moved”
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
January 24, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
so we should live
guided by his love
all we should be
Walking in his paths
the way of the Lord
restored by his mercy
his raining down
Raised from the dead
the sacrifice of sin
rising with him
in him do we live
April 16, 2011
on posting “Like Gloves of Our Master”
and other poems written January 31, 2010
to www.christianpoetry.org
April 16, 2011
&
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Psalm 71:1-6
Leviticus 19:17-18
and sermon, “Put A Little Love in Your Heart”
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
January 31, 2010
&
quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 for January 31, 2010
&
Genesis 8:21b-22,
Genesis 9:12-16
Genesis 6:5-8, 11-13
Psalm 20:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 46:1-11
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Worship Theme: There is Hope in God
Children’s Message
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon, “I Shall Not Be Moved”
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
January 24, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Like Gloves of the Potter
Our bodies, our living flesh
a willing vessel
so we are called
to live as gloves
giving our all
Like gloves of the Potter
skin for his body
going and serving
out into the world
Like gloves of the Potter
giving our all
sharing his message
his love for us all
April 16, 2011
on posting “Like Gloves of Our Master”
and other poems written January 31, 2010
to www.christianpoetry.org
April 16, 2011
&
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Psalm 71:1-6
Leviticus 19:17-18
and sermon, “Put A Little Love in Your Heart”
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
January 31, 2010
&
quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 for January 31, 2010
&
Genesis 8:21b-22,
Genesis 9:12-16
Genesis 6:5-8, 11-13
Psalm 20:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 46:1-11
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Worship Theme: There is Hope in God
Children’s Message
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon, “I Shall Not Be Moved”
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
January 24, 2010
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.
a willing vessel
so we are called
to live as gloves
giving our all
Like gloves of the Potter
skin for his body
going and serving
out into the world
Like gloves of the Potter
giving our all
sharing his message
his love for us all
April 16, 2011
on posting “Like Gloves of Our Master”
and other poems written January 31, 2010
to www.christianpoetry.org
April 16, 2011
&
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Psalm 71:1-6
Leviticus 19:17-18
and sermon, “Put A Little Love in Your Heart”
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
January 31, 2010
&
quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 for January 31, 2010
&
Genesis 8:21b-22,
Genesis 9:12-16
Genesis 6:5-8, 11-13
Psalm 20:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 46:1-11
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Worship Theme: There is Hope in God
Children’s Message
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon, “I Shall Not Be Moved”
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
January 24, 2010
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The Fabric of Love
The fabric of Love
like a second skin
wearing Christ
as we live
Going in his service
as his disciples
healing as he would
sharing his Word
Loving our neighbors
as we love ourselves
heeding his commands
centering on God
The fabric of Love
like a second skin
wearing Christ
as we live
April 16, 2011
on posting “Like Gloves of Our Master”
and other poems written January 31, 2010
to www.christianpoetry.org
April 16, 2011
&
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Psalm 71:1-6
Leviticus 19:17-18
and sermon, “Put A Little Love in Your Heart”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 31, 2010
&
quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 for January 31, 2010
&
Genesis 8:21b-22,
Genesis 9:12-16
Genesis 6:5-8, 11-13
Psalm 20:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 46:1-11
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Worship Theme: There is Hope in God
Children’s Message
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon, “I Shall Not Be Moved”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 24, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond 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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like a second skin
wearing Christ
as we live
Going in his service
as his disciples
healing as he would
sharing his Word
Loving our neighbors
as we love ourselves
heeding his commands
centering on God
The fabric of Love
like a second skin
wearing Christ
as we live
April 16, 2011
on posting “Like Gloves of Our Master”
and other poems written January 31, 2010
to www.christianpoetry.org
April 16, 2011
&
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Psalm 71:1-6
Leviticus 19:17-18
and sermon, “Put A Little Love in Your Heart”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 31, 2010
&
quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 for January 31, 2010
&
Genesis 8:21b-22,
Genesis 9:12-16
Genesis 6:5-8, 11-13
Psalm 20:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 46:1-11
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Worship Theme: There is Hope in God
Children’s Message
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon, “I Shall Not Be Moved”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 24, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond 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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Like a Second Skin
Slipping on Love
the love of our Savior
the indwelling Spirit
guiding our steps
Like a second skin
living with us
moving us to act
in the way of our Lord
April 16, 2011
on posting “Like Gloves of Our Master”
and other poems written January 31, 2010
to www.christianpoetry.org
April 16, 2011
&
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Psalm 71:1-6
Leviticus 19:17-18
and sermon, “Put A Little Love in Your Heart”
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
January 31, 2010
&
quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 for January 31, 2010
&
Genesis 8:21b-22,
Genesis 9:12-16
Genesis 6:5-8, 11-13
Psalm 20:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 46:1-11
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Worship Theme: There is Hope in God
Children’s Message
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon, “I Shall Not Be Moved”
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
January 24, 2010
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.
the love of our Savior
the indwelling Spirit
guiding our steps
Like a second skin
living with us
moving us to act
in the way of our Lord
April 16, 2011
on posting “Like Gloves of Our Master”
and other poems written January 31, 2010
to www.christianpoetry.org
April 16, 2011
&
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Psalm 71:1-6
Leviticus 19:17-18
and sermon, “Put A Little Love in Your Heart”
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
January 31, 2010
&
quote attributed to Corrie ten Bloom,
“I have a glove here in my hand. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but when my hand is in it, it can do many things. True, it is not the glove, but my hand in the glove that acts. We are gloves. It is the Holy Spirit in us who is the hand, who does the job. We have to make room for the hand so that every finger is filled.”
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 for January 31, 2010
&
Genesis 8:21b-22,
Genesis 9:12-16
Genesis 6:5-8, 11-13
Psalm 20:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 46:1-11
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Worship Theme: There is Hope in God
Children’s Message
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon, “I Shall Not Be Moved”
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
January 24, 2010
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.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Fearing for Our Lives
Timid followers
fearing for our lives
risking so much
by failing to trust
our lives in our hands
like water, like sand
ever being dust
April 15, 2011
Luke 9:23-24
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for April 12, 2011
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fearing for our lives
risking so much
by failing to trust
our lives in our hands
like water, like sand
ever being dust
April 15, 2011
Luke 9:23-24
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for April 12, 2011
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Losing Our Lives
Only being faithful
risking our all
losing our lives completely
that we may live at all
Offering our witness
our lives for the King
only in giving
may we truly live
April 15, 2011
Luke 9:23-24
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for April 12, 2011
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risking our all
losing our lives completely
that we may live at all
Offering our witness
our lives for the King
only in giving
may we truly live
April 15, 2011
Luke 9:23-24
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for April 12, 2011
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
In the Shoot of Spring
In the shoot of spring
the budding of the flower
in the first bit of green
rising from the dirt
The wonder of creation
the quick burgeoning
the rising to full flower
glory to the King
April 14, 2011
walk to Pembroke Village School
Prospect Street
Pembroke, NH
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the budding of the flower
in the first bit of green
rising from the dirt
The wonder of creation
the quick burgeoning
the rising to full flower
glory to the King
April 14, 2011
walk to Pembroke Village School
Prospect Street
Pembroke, NH
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In the Root of Winter
In the root of Winter
the shoot of Spring
the blossom of each flower
in the rising from the earth
The leaves unfurling
revealing the stem, the bud
flowering with wonder
all part of the Master’s plan
April 14, 2011
walk to Pembroke Village School
Prospect Street
Pembroke, NH
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the shoot of Spring
the blossom of each flower
in the rising from the earth
The leaves unfurling
revealing the stem, the bud
flowering with wonder
all part of the Master’s plan
April 14, 2011
walk to Pembroke Village School
Prospect Street
Pembroke, NH
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The Image of a Tulip
The perennials
rising so quickly
wondering how
they grow so fast
The image of a tulip,
of a crocus, a daffodil
must be in the heart of each cell
coming from the earth
rising so well
In mere moments
growing so quickly
rising from the winter
rising to the sun
from the earth
to the warmth
of the new day
April 14, 2011
walk to Pembroke Village School
Prospect Street
Pembroke, NH
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rising so quickly
wondering how
they grow so fast
The image of a tulip,
of a crocus, a daffodil
must be in the heart of each cell
coming from the earth
rising so well
In mere moments
growing so quickly
rising from the winter
rising to the sun
from the earth
to the warmth
of the new day
April 14, 2011
walk to Pembroke Village School
Prospect Street
Pembroke, NH
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
At Each First Appearance
Remembering the children
their welfare
their peace of mind
and their future
from the words of the master
a prayer for these times
These are the focus
the purview of the courts
the guidance of the master
where our hearts should be
setting aside the anger
letting their future guide our pleas
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their welfare
their peace of mind
and their future
from the words of the master
a prayer for these times
These are the focus
the purview of the courts
the guidance of the master
where our hearts should be
setting aside the anger
letting their future guide our pleas
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Remember the Children
Over and over
in each script read aloud
each time reminding
reminding them to focus
to think about the others
those who count on us
to ever remember the children
their lives in their hands
their parents in this life
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in each script read aloud
each time reminding
reminding them to focus
to think about the others
those who count on us
to ever remember the children
their lives in their hands
their parents in this life
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Setting aside the anger
Told by the master
a plea from their children
words to remember
to set aside their anger
in the name of their kids
“Our” children, not “Mine”
remembering their welfare
hoping their interest
will still their fighting words
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a plea from their children
words to remember
to set aside their anger
in the name of their kids
“Our” children, not “Mine”
remembering their welfare
hoping their interest
will still their fighting words
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not to be pawns
The admonition of the master
to remember the children
not to be pawns
weapons of the parties
to beat each other down
To remember the children
the true innocent parties
counting on their parents
to act as adults
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to remember the children
not to be pawns
weapons of the parties
to beat each other down
To remember the children
the true innocent parties
counting on their parents
to act as adults
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Disciples
In being true disciples
answering both parts
of Jesus’ call
To follow him
into the world
To feed his sheep
with a loving word
To take up our cross
and ever follow
responding to
our Shepherd’s call
Going forth
as did the first disciples
humble people
transforming the world
April 12, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
Discipleship
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answering both parts
of Jesus’ call
To follow him
into the world
To feed his sheep
with a loving word
To take up our cross
and ever follow
responding to
our Shepherd’s call
Going forth
as did the first disciples
humble people
transforming the world
April 12, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
Discipleship
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On the Way - 2
The story of us
humble pilgrims
ever walking
on our journey
on the way
not yet arrived
Following Christ
turned toward him
rejecting the world
the siren’s call
Lashed to Christ
yoked with him
answering our
servant’s call
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
Discipleship
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humble pilgrims
ever walking
on our journey
on the way
not yet arrived
Following Christ
turned toward him
rejecting the world
the siren’s call
Lashed to Christ
yoked with him
answering our
servant’s call
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
Discipleship
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Imparted Within Us
The grace of God
alive, growing
the seed of love
transforming our hearts
God’s grace
imparted within us
changing us forever
redeeming us from death
April 12, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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alive, growing
the seed of love
transforming our hearts
God’s grace
imparted within us
changing us forever
redeeming us from death
April 12, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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Imputed to Us
Imputed to us
God’s grace within us
landing on us
as like the dove
Given freely
merely accepted
transferred to
each believer’s heart
April 12, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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God’s grace within us
landing on us
as like the dove
Given freely
merely accepted
transferred to
each believer’s heart
April 12, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace
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You Are With Me
The daunting tasks of our calling
now as surely as then
to go and make disciples
out into the world
to every tribe, every nation
to offering them your love and mercy
to the ends of the earth
Only because of your promise
that You are with me
can I lift my clay
moving out of my comfort
to bear my witness
to be Christ’s hands and feet
only by the Spirit’s power
do I have words to speak
April 13, 2011
Matthew 28:16-20
(The Great Commission)
and the book, The Sanctuary for Lent 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=838881
for April 13, 2011
read April 13, 2011
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now as surely as then
to go and make disciples
out into the world
to every tribe, every nation
to offering them your love and mercy
to the ends of the earth
Only because of your promise
that You are with me
can I lift my clay
moving out of my comfort
to bear my witness
to be Christ’s hands and feet
only by the Spirit’s power
do I have words to speak
April 13, 2011
Matthew 28:16-20
(The Great Commission)
and the book, The Sanctuary for Lent 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=838881
for April 13, 2011
read April 13, 2011
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Preaching in His Hometown
Hard for them to fathom
the transformation in him
after the landing of the dove
rising from the water
The time in the desert
in fasting and temptation
tested to his limits
but ready for ministry
Preaching in his hometown
speaking with power
claiming the name of servant
in the reading of the scripture
Taking on the mantle
claiming his holy name
going forth in service
fulfilling God’s holy plan
April 12, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
mediation on Luke 4:14-24
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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the transformation in him
after the landing of the dove
rising from the water
The time in the desert
in fasting and temptation
tested to his limits
but ready for ministry
Preaching in his hometown
speaking with power
claiming the name of servant
in the reading of the scripture
Taking on the mantle
claiming his holy name
going forth in service
fulfilling God’s holy plan
April 12, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
mediation on Luke 4:14-24
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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Claiming Who He Was
Christ alive
speaking with power
from the waters rising
after the time in the desert
claiming who he was
in the holy scripture
the words of the prophet
alive in their midst
April 12, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
mediation on Luke 4:14-24
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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speaking with power
from the waters rising
after the time in the desert
claiming who he was
in the holy scripture
the words of the prophet
alive in their midst
April 12, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
mediation on Luke 4:14-24
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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This Scripture Fulfilled
Christ read the words
the ancient words of Isaiah
the carpenter no more
after the river
after his time of testing
Sitting down and stating
this scripture was fulfilled
answered in their hearing
in the lamb of God
the son come down
walking among them
the neighbor that they knew
was the Son of God
come to heal the world
to heal our brokenness
April 12, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
mediation on Luke 4:14-24
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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the ancient words of Isaiah
the carpenter no more
after the river
after his time of testing
Sitting down and stating
this scripture was fulfilled
answered in their hearing
in the lamb of God
the son come down
walking among them
the neighbor that they knew
was the Son of God
come to heal the world
to heal our brokenness
April 12, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
mediation on Luke 4:14-24
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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And He Sat Down
Claiming His name
God’s purpose for his life
reading the ancient prophets
the fulfillment of the Word
And he sat down
certain, in their presence
all eyes resting upon him
in wonder and disbelief
This is how he left home
going out into the world
nothing left there for him
needing to go on the road
Sealing one chapter
the majority of his life
leading on to his future
the destiny of his days
April 12, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
mediation on Luke 4:14-24
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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God’s purpose for his life
reading the ancient prophets
the fulfillment of the Word
And he sat down
certain, in their presence
all eyes resting upon him
in wonder and disbelief
This is how he left home
going out into the world
nothing left there for him
needing to go on the road
Sealing one chapter
the majority of his life
leading on to his future
the destiny of his days
April 12, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
mediation on Luke 4:14-24
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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Reading the Word Aloud
In community
in their hearing
Reading the Word aloud
in the synagogue
telling his neighbors
who truly He was
Ready to go out,
into the world to serve,
to spread God’s holy message
to live out the Holy Word
April 12, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
mediation on Luke 4:14-24
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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in their hearing
Reading the Word aloud
in the synagogue
telling his neighbors
who truly He was
Ready to go out,
into the world to serve,
to spread God’s holy message
to live out the Holy Word
April 12, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
mediation on Luke 4:14-24
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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With Power from Above
The ancient words
the words of the prophet
claimed by
the living Christ
Read aloud
in their presence
the truth alive
despite their unbelief
April 12, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
mediation on Luke 4:14-24
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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the words of the prophet
claimed by
the living Christ
Read aloud
in their presence
the truth alive
despite their unbelief
April 12, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
mediation on Luke 4:14-24
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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After the desert
After the desert
His time of testing
through the fire of temptation
beginning to speak
Rising there
before the congregation
the carpenter claiming
the mantle of his deity
The scriptures opened
in their presence
His neighbors unable
to believe their ears
Sent, by rejection,
His ministry beginning
the words of the prophet
come into life
April 12, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
mediation on Luke 4:14-24
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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His time of testing
through the fire of temptation
beginning to speak
Rising there
before the congregation
the carpenter claiming
the mantle of his deity
The scriptures opened
in their presence
His neighbors unable
to believe their ears
Sent, by rejection,
His ministry beginning
the words of the prophet
come into life
April 12, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
mediation on Luke 4:14-24
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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In the First Bloom
In the first bloom
the promise of full blossom
the color waiting
for the right time
The teasing yellow
emerged from the green
The winter over
the dark night ending
the colors alive
soon to be ablaze
April 12, 2011
Pembroke Village School
Suncook, NH
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the promise of full blossom
the color waiting
for the right time
The teasing yellow
emerged from the green
The winter over
the dark night ending
the colors alive
soon to be ablaze
April 12, 2011
Pembroke Village School
Suncook, NH
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Beyond His Physical Presence
Unlike Mary, or Thomas
living after His ascension
the Spirit greater
beyond the limits of incarnation
beyond His physical presence
Belief in the unseen
the physical manifestation of God
unable to touch
to cling to the mortal Jesus
Freed to have faith
in His eternal promise
walking with Him ever
indwelling in our hearts
The love of our Savior
beating with each one of us
it is the kernel of Jesus
that leads us to share
the living water of God’s message
healing us when we believe
brought to our knees before Jesus
wanting to sit at his feet
Rising to offer our witness
to pour out His heavenly love
to walk as Christ’s servants
witnesses to the unseen power
that the whole world may be restored
April 12, 2011
John 20:24-29
John 20:29
and the book, The Sanctuary for Lent 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=838881
for April 11, 2011
read April 12, 2011
&
John 19:11-17
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living after His ascension
the Spirit greater
beyond the limits of incarnation
beyond His physical presence
Belief in the unseen
the physical manifestation of God
unable to touch
to cling to the mortal Jesus
Freed to have faith
in His eternal promise
walking with Him ever
indwelling in our hearts
The love of our Savior
beating with each one of us
it is the kernel of Jesus
that leads us to share
the living water of God’s message
healing us when we believe
brought to our knees before Jesus
wanting to sit at his feet
Rising to offer our witness
to pour out His heavenly love
to walk as Christ’s servants
witnesses to the unseen power
that the whole world may be restored
April 12, 2011
John 20:24-29
John 20:29
and the book, The Sanctuary for Lent 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=838881
for April 11, 2011
read April 12, 2011
&
John 19:11-17
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A Seeing Faith
May we have
a seeing faith
able to see love come down
to hear our Master’s call
feel You with us
the yoke of the cross
A seeing faith
to heal the world
sowing love
water to pour out
shining light
up on the lampstand
hope for all
all our fellow man
April 12, 2011
John 20:24-29
John 20:29
and the book, The Sanctuary for Lent 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=838881
for April 11, 2011
read April 12, 2011
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a seeing faith
able to see love come down
to hear our Master’s call
feel You with us
the yoke of the cross
A seeing faith
to heal the world
sowing love
water to pour out
shining light
up on the lampstand
hope for all
all our fellow man
April 12, 2011
John 20:24-29
John 20:29
and the book, The Sanctuary for Lent 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=838881
for April 11, 2011
read April 12, 2011
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The Very Spirit of Jesus
Each of us given
healed of our brokenness
receiving the very spirit of Jesus
the flames of Pentecost
Not just the first disciples
with Him in the upper room
all of us who claim Him
washed by the living waters
the sacrifice of His life
April 12, 2011
John 20:22
John 20:19-23
and the book, The Sanctuary for Lent 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=838881
for April 12, 2011
read April 12, 2011
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healed of our brokenness
receiving the very spirit of Jesus
the flames of Pentecost
Not just the first disciples
with Him in the upper room
all of us who claim Him
washed by the living waters
the sacrifice of His life
April 12, 2011
John 20:22
John 20:19-23
and the book, The Sanctuary for Lent 2011
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=838881
for April 12, 2011
read April 12, 2011
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for days without end
In the Court of the Lord
at our Savior’s feet
walking with Almighty God
for days without end
In the house of the Lord
in the arms of our God
for all eternity
April 11, 2011 and April 12, 2011
Psalm 23 (God’s Word Translation)
Philippians 4:4-7 (God’s Word Translation)
Leviticus 19:33-34
Psalm 32:11- 33:5 (NIV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Unison Prayer (from Worship Sourcebook—based on Isaiah 43:19-21)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of “Service is Peace”
(4th 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: “I’ve Got Peace Like a River!”
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
April 10, 2011
Fifth Sunday in Lent
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at our Savior’s feet
walking with Almighty God
for days without end
In the house of the Lord
in the arms of our God
for all eternity
April 11, 2011 and April 12, 2011
Psalm 23 (God’s Word Translation)
Philippians 4:4-7 (God’s Word Translation)
Leviticus 19:33-34
Psalm 32:11- 33:5 (NIV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Unison Prayer (from Worship Sourcebook—based on Isaiah 43:19-21)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of “Service is Peace”
(4th 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: “I’ve Got Peace Like a River!”
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
April 10, 2011
Fifth Sunday in Lent
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Sermon, “I’ve Got Peace like a River”, by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, Suncook United Methodist Church, April 10, 2011
Pastor Ruth Foss
April 10, 2011
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Psalm 32:11- 33:5 NIV Bible
23rd Psalm Gods Word Bible Translation
Leviticus 19: 33-34 the Message Bible
Philippians 4:4-7 GOD’S WORD Translation
“I’ve Got Peace like a River”
When I was an undergrad at an agricultural college, I received my Associates Degree in Veterinary Nursing. . . I have told Ray many times recently that I never knew that training would come in handy regarding my children. . . but that’s another sermon on how God equips us even when we don’t see it. . . the Peace Corps came to visit us one day. I was sure, after talking with them, I wanted to go to Africa and work with the people there. I wanted to make a difference. I wanted to help these farmers learn how to take care of their livestock so that they could have a “bountiful harvest.” I wanted to help them have peace of mind for the future. I wanted to serve these indigenous people so that they would have hope. This gave me a peace that I could share with others. Unfortunately. . . I let fear of change and of going to a new place cloud my excitement in going and never went. I had a peace in the thought of serving to give others peace.
Peace is something I think we all want. It is something that is hard to find at times but when it is found. . . well. . . it is something that we hold on to for dear life. You see. . . God wants us to have peace. It is within our peace that we are able to see through His eyes and not our own. We are able to see others and love others as ourselves. It is that peace that Jesus came to bring to all of creation.
Over the past four weeks. . . Pastor Huntley and I have been following Lenten Worship Themes based on a quote by mother Teresa. This week is the fifth and final week in the series of themes. But before I begin this week’s theme, the Fruit of Service is Peace, I am going to give a synopsis. . . to so called try to connect the dots. Here is the short version. . . because I could go on for days if we had the time. . . the fruit of silence is prayer and through prayer our faith is strengthened. As our faith is strengthened our love for God and others is manifested. Out of our love for others we serve them. And today’s theme, out of that service to one another we are able to bring peace. . . a peace within ourselves and peace for others lives. There. . . did it. . . Amen!?
Now I’m not talking about just a plain old everyday peace. . . I’m talking about real peace. I’m talking about a Philippians chapter four peace. Paul wrote a letter to the church in Philippi. Now Paul. . . who wrote from a prison cell. . . was tired, his work was under attack by competitors and he had every reason to be sad. But listen to what Paul write in Philippians chapter four verses 4-7 and I’m reading from the God’s Word Bible Translation. . .
Always Be Joyful
Always be joyful in the Lord! I’ll say it again: Be joyful! Let everyone know how considerate you are. The Lord is near. Never worry about anything. But in every situation let God know what you need in prayers and requests while giving thanks. Then God’s peace, which goes beyond anything we can imagine, will guard your thoughts and emotions through Christ Jesus.
Paul is someone that they could learn from. . . we all can learn something from Paul. Even though he was down and out he still continued to serve Christ and other even from a prison cell. The sheer joy that he had serving others and Christ brought about a peace in Him even though his situation was dire. He wanted them. . . and us as believers. . . to know that peace and joy is found not in the world or circumstances but in the Lord. . . And within serving we can find peace and bring about peace and change. . . and within prayer we can find that peace to go on serving. . . no matter who it is we are called to serve.
Having difficulty in serving when things aren’t the way “we” feel they should be is an age old problem. Even the Israelites needed a reminder. The Bible tells us. . . and I am quoting the Message Bible. . . in Leviticus 19 verses 33-34 this reminder it reads “When a foreigner lives with you in your land, don't take advantage of him. Treat the foreigner the same as a native. Love him like one of your own. Remember that you were once foreigners in Egypt. I am God, your God.”
We all need a reminder sometimes about who we are and where we came from. We have all fallen short of the glory of God. . . we have all had our moments of disobedience but that doesn’t define who we are. We are all beloved children of God and have sacred worth.
This scripture makes me think about all the trouble in the Middle East. What do you think would happen if humanity took this reminder to heart? What do you think would happen if humanity decided to act as if all were part of God’s grand orchestration of life. . . And not only in the Middle East but right in our own backyards I want you to think for one moment. . . think about an orchestra with only one instrument. . . it may sound nice but think of an orchestra that has many different instruments an sounds. . . how beautiful and awesome it sounds as they all play together in one accord. . . life is like that. . . the symphony that God orchestrates is one of many different sounds but sound beautiful when played as one. . . . What if we took our “Sunday School Lessons” and turned them into every day lessons? What if we gave thanks instead of excuses of why we act as we do? What if we looked beyond our differences to our similarities? Believe me Beloved Children of God. . . I know it is hard to love those who have hurt us. . . those who decide that it’s OK to treat others as if they were second class. . . those who are different than we are. . . but what if. . . what if? Can you imagine the mountains that would fall. . . can you imagine what life would like if our what ifs were changed into been there, done that? Just imagine. . . just imagine. . . We all need that “Peace Like a River” so that river can flow out from us onto a dry and barren land. What if. . . ?
AMEN?!
April 11, 2011
Philippians 4:4-7 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 23 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 32:11- 33:5 (NIV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Unison Prayer (from Worship Sourcebook—based on Isaiah 43:19-21)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of “Service is Peace”
(4th 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: “I’ve Got Peace Like a River!”
Suncook, NH
April 10, 2011
Fifth 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.
April 10, 2011
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Psalm 32:11- 33:5 NIV Bible
23rd Psalm Gods Word Bible Translation
Leviticus 19: 33-34 the Message Bible
Philippians 4:4-7 GOD’S WORD Translation
“I’ve Got Peace like a River”
When I was an undergrad at an agricultural college, I received my Associates Degree in Veterinary Nursing. . . I have told Ray many times recently that I never knew that training would come in handy regarding my children. . . but that’s another sermon on how God equips us even when we don’t see it. . . the Peace Corps came to visit us one day. I was sure, after talking with them, I wanted to go to Africa and work with the people there. I wanted to make a difference. I wanted to help these farmers learn how to take care of their livestock so that they could have a “bountiful harvest.” I wanted to help them have peace of mind for the future. I wanted to serve these indigenous people so that they would have hope. This gave me a peace that I could share with others. Unfortunately. . . I let fear of change and of going to a new place cloud my excitement in going and never went. I had a peace in the thought of serving to give others peace.
Peace is something I think we all want. It is something that is hard to find at times but when it is found. . . well. . . it is something that we hold on to for dear life. You see. . . God wants us to have peace. It is within our peace that we are able to see through His eyes and not our own. We are able to see others and love others as ourselves. It is that peace that Jesus came to bring to all of creation.
Over the past four weeks. . . Pastor Huntley and I have been following Lenten Worship Themes based on a quote by mother Teresa. This week is the fifth and final week in the series of themes. But before I begin this week’s theme, the Fruit of Service is Peace, I am going to give a synopsis. . . to so called try to connect the dots. Here is the short version. . . because I could go on for days if we had the time. . . the fruit of silence is prayer and through prayer our faith is strengthened. As our faith is strengthened our love for God and others is manifested. Out of our love for others we serve them. And today’s theme, out of that service to one another we are able to bring peace. . . a peace within ourselves and peace for others lives. There. . . did it. . . Amen!?
Now I’m not talking about just a plain old everyday peace. . . I’m talking about real peace. I’m talking about a Philippians chapter four peace. Paul wrote a letter to the church in Philippi. Now Paul. . . who wrote from a prison cell. . . was tired, his work was under attack by competitors and he had every reason to be sad. But listen to what Paul write in Philippians chapter four verses 4-7 and I’m reading from the God’s Word Bible Translation. . .
Always Be Joyful
Always be joyful in the Lord! I’ll say it again: Be joyful! Let everyone know how considerate you are. The Lord is near. Never worry about anything. But in every situation let God know what you need in prayers and requests while giving thanks. Then God’s peace, which goes beyond anything we can imagine, will guard your thoughts and emotions through Christ Jesus.
Paul is someone that they could learn from. . . we all can learn something from Paul. Even though he was down and out he still continued to serve Christ and other even from a prison cell. The sheer joy that he had serving others and Christ brought about a peace in Him even though his situation was dire. He wanted them. . . and us as believers. . . to know that peace and joy is found not in the world or circumstances but in the Lord. . . And within serving we can find peace and bring about peace and change. . . and within prayer we can find that peace to go on serving. . . no matter who it is we are called to serve.
Having difficulty in serving when things aren’t the way “we” feel they should be is an age old problem. Even the Israelites needed a reminder. The Bible tells us. . . and I am quoting the Message Bible. . . in Leviticus 19 verses 33-34 this reminder it reads “When a foreigner lives with you in your land, don't take advantage of him. Treat the foreigner the same as a native. Love him like one of your own. Remember that you were once foreigners in Egypt. I am God, your God.”
We all need a reminder sometimes about who we are and where we came from. We have all fallen short of the glory of God. . . we have all had our moments of disobedience but that doesn’t define who we are. We are all beloved children of God and have sacred worth.
This scripture makes me think about all the trouble in the Middle East. What do you think would happen if humanity took this reminder to heart? What do you think would happen if humanity decided to act as if all were part of God’s grand orchestration of life. . . And not only in the Middle East but right in our own backyards I want you to think for one moment. . . think about an orchestra with only one instrument. . . it may sound nice but think of an orchestra that has many different instruments an sounds. . . how beautiful and awesome it sounds as they all play together in one accord. . . life is like that. . . the symphony that God orchestrates is one of many different sounds but sound beautiful when played as one. . . . What if we took our “Sunday School Lessons” and turned them into every day lessons? What if we gave thanks instead of excuses of why we act as we do? What if we looked beyond our differences to our similarities? Believe me Beloved Children of God. . . I know it is hard to love those who have hurt us. . . those who decide that it’s OK to treat others as if they were second class. . . those who are different than we are. . . but what if. . . what if? Can you imagine the mountains that would fall. . . can you imagine what life would like if our what ifs were changed into been there, done that? Just imagine. . . just imagine. . . We all need that “Peace Like a River” so that river can flow out from us onto a dry and barren land. What if. . . ?
AMEN?!
April 11, 2011
Philippians 4:4-7 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 23 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 32:11- 33:5 (NIV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Unison Prayer (from Worship Sourcebook—based on Isaiah 43:19-21)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of “Service is Peace”
(4th 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: “I’ve Got Peace Like a River!”
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
sermon blog
meditation
blog
“God’s
Whisper” blog
Suncook United Methodist ChurchSuncook, NH
April 10, 2011
Fifth Sunday in Lent
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By Your Living Word
Years of rebellion
the corrosive sand of my sin
filling me completely
not letting You in
Slowly but surely
adding Your living water
the sand falling away
by Your living Word
The sand emptied from me
making me ready
becoming and empty vessel
to be filled by Your Spirit
Your living waters flawing
washing me with love
filling me completely
poured out of my willing vessel
Washing the world with grace
washing other baskets
washed by Your living Word
the witness of Your love
April 11, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
and story on pages 100-102
about sand, water, and the basket
in the book, “Keepers of the Story: Oral Traditions in Religion”,
by Megan McKenna
from Chapter 5, “The Word Made Flesh”
http://www.amazon.com/Keepers-Story-Oral-Traditions-Religion/dp/1596270063
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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the corrosive sand of my sin
filling me completely
not letting You in
Slowly but surely
adding Your living water
the sand falling away
by Your living Word
The sand emptied from me
making me ready
becoming and empty vessel
to be filled by Your Spirit
Your living waters flawing
washing me with love
filling me completely
poured out of my willing vessel
Washing the world with grace
washing other baskets
washed by Your living Word
the witness of Your love
April 11, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
and story on pages 100-102
about sand, water, and the basket
in the book, “Keepers of the Story: Oral Traditions in Religion”,
by Megan McKenna
from Chapter 5, “The Word Made Flesh”
http://www.amazon.com/Keepers-Story-Oral-Traditions-Religion/dp/1596270063
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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By Your Living Waters
In our journey of faith
away from the world
changed from our old selves
transformed by Your Word
Washed by Your living waters
our sin trickling away
washed by our living waters
adding more each day
away from the world
changed from our old selves
transformed by Your Word
Washed by Your living waters
our sin trickling away
washed by our living waters
adding more each day
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edited January 20, 2016
By Your Living Waters – v2
April 11, 2011
By Your Living Waters
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
and story on pages 100-102
about sand, water, and the basket
in the book, “Keepers of the Story: Oral Traditions in
Religion”,
by Megan McKenna
from Chapter 5, “The Word Made Flesh”
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
April 9, 2011
&
January 19, 2016
no end to what God offers
January 19, 2016
drink to our fill
January 19, 2016
we have to believe
January 19, 2016
Christ dwells in us
January 19, 2016
God’s deep love
January 19, 2016
drink from this river
January 19, 2016
a fountain of life
January 19, 2016
The well of living water
January 19, 2016
God’s love is deep
January 19, 2016
always enough
January 18, 2016
we are invited to drink
January 18, 2016
stepped into the water
January 18, 2016
never to thirst again
January 18, 2016
drink from the well
January 18, 2016
the same living water
January 17, 2016
the same well
January 17, 2016
drink of the waters
January 17, 2016
feed your soul
January 17, 2016
stop and drink
January 17, 2016
pools of water
January 17, 2016
Springs eternal
January 17, 2016
Deep water
January 17, 2016
Third Sunday of the New Year
Human Relations Day
Ephesians 3:14-21 (AMP Bible)
Psalm 36:5-10 (Amp Bible)
and sermon, “Now That’s A Deep Well.
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Sand of Our Sin
The sand of our sin
held within our clay
giving way to Your Word
when it is poured in
washing us clean of our sin
making us truly free
emptying us of the world
for our new life to begin
April 11, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
and story on pages 100-102
about sand, water, and the basket
in the book, “Keepers of the Story: Oral Traditions in Religion”,
by Megan McKenna
from Chapter 5, “The Word Made Flesh”
http://www.amazon.com/Keepers-Story-Oral-Traditions-Religion/dp/1596270063
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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held within our clay
giving way to Your Word
when it is poured in
washing us clean of our sin
making us truly free
emptying us of the world
for our new life to begin
April 11, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
and story on pages 100-102
about sand, water, and the basket
in the book, “Keepers of the Story: Oral Traditions in Religion”,
by Megan McKenna
from Chapter 5, “The Word Made Flesh”
http://www.amazon.com/Keepers-Story-Oral-Traditions-Religion/dp/1596270063
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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Water of Your Word
The water of Your Word
washing the basket of our clay
the sand of our sin
inexorably giving way
The pouring of the waters
loving in Your living Word
washing us ever
until we are restored
April 11, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
and story on pages 100-102
about sand, water, and the basket
in the book, “Keepers of the Story: Oral Traditions in Religion”,
by Megan McKenna
from Chapter 5, “The Word Made Flesh”
http://www.amazon.com/Keepers-Story-Oral-Traditions-Religion/dp/1596270063
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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washing the basket of our clay
the sand of our sin
inexorably giving way
The pouring of the waters
loving in Your living Word
washing us ever
until we are restored
April 11, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
and story on pages 100-102
about sand, water, and the basket
in the book, “Keepers of the Story: Oral Traditions in Religion”,
by Megan McKenna
from Chapter 5, “The Word Made Flesh”
http://www.amazon.com/Keepers-Story-Oral-Traditions-Religion/dp/1596270063
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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Washing the Sand
From our clay
from our bodies
the baskets of our spirits
washed with living water
Slowly, with a purpose
immersed in Your Word
the sin of our rebellion
washed from our lives
renewed in the waters
the love of Your sacrifice
April 11, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
and story on pages 100-102
about sand, water, and the basket
in the book, “Keepers of the Story: Oral Traditions in Religion”,
by Megan McKenna
from Chapter 5, “The Word Made Flesh”
http://www.amazon.com/Keepers-Story-Oral-Traditions-Religion/dp/1596270063
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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from our bodies
the baskets of our spirits
washed with living water
Slowly, with a purpose
immersed in Your Word
the sin of our rebellion
washed from our lives
renewed in the waters
the love of Your sacrifice
April 11, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
and story on pages 100-102
about sand, water, and the basket
in the book, “Keepers of the Story: Oral Traditions in Religion”,
by Megan McKenna
from Chapter 5, “The Word Made Flesh”
http://www.amazon.com/Keepers-Story-Oral-Traditions-Religion/dp/1596270063
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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The Clean Basket
Our living journey
washed by living waters
Your Word alive,
washing over us
The sand of our sin
as a journey
little by little
washed from our lives
Slowly going
as if by gravity
falling from the basket
until we are washed clean
April 11, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
and story on pages 100-102
about sand, water, and the basket
in the book, “Keepers of the Story: Oral Traditions in Religion”,
by Megan McKenna
from Chapter 5, “The Word Made Flesh”
http://www.amazon.com/Keepers-Story-Oral-Traditions-Religion/dp/1596270063
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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washed by living waters
Your Word alive,
washing over us
The sand of our sin
as a journey
little by little
washed from our lives
Slowly going
as if by gravity
falling from the basket
until we are washed clean
April 11, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
and story on pages 100-102
about sand, water, and the basket
in the book, “Keepers of the Story: Oral Traditions in Religion”,
by Megan McKenna
from Chapter 5, “The Word Made Flesh”
http://www.amazon.com/Keepers-Story-Oral-Traditions-Religion/dp/1596270063
shared by Reverend Sharon Miesel
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/Bourne/pastor.html
April 9, 2011
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Why He Worked So Hard
Sometimes, in the scripture
I hear the Prodigal
the rest of the story
written by Paul
His need, his desire
to serve with all his heart
the passionate zealot
reversing his course
Maybe aware
of the pain he caused God
in persecuting the Savior
by hurting the flock
So much he suffered
but I wonder about his heart
why he worked so hard
because he hurt God
April 11, 2011
Philippians 4:4-7 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 23 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 32:11- 33:5 (NIV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Unison Prayer (from Worship Sourcebook—based on Isaiah 43:19-21)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of “Service is Peace”
(4th 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: “I’ve Got Peace Like a River!”
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
April 10, 2011
Fifth 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.
I hear the Prodigal
the rest of the story
written by Paul
His need, his desire
to serve with all his heart
the passionate zealot
reversing his course
Maybe aware
of the pain he caused God
in persecuting the Savior
by hurting the flock
So much he suffered
but I wonder about his heart
why he worked so hard
because he hurt God
April 11, 2011
Philippians 4:4-7 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 23 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 32:11- 33:5 (NIV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Unison Prayer (from Worship Sourcebook—based on Isaiah 43:19-21)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of “Service is Peace”
(4th 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: “I’ve Got Peace Like a River!”
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
April 10, 2011
Fifth 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.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Our Similarities
Even those who have hurt us
more like us than different
our similarities our frailty
these connect us
hold us together
aware of our feet of clay
needing to stay with us
as we walk this way
going toward our master
on the path of faith
April 10, 2011
Philippians 4:4-7 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 23 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 32:11- 33:5 (NIV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Unison Prayer (from Worship Sourcebook—based on Isaiah 43:19-21)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of “Service is Peace”
(4th 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: “I’ve Got Peace Like a River!”
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
April 10, 2011
Fifth 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,.450+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
more like us than different
our similarities our frailty
these connect us
hold us together
aware of our feet of clay
needing to stay with us
as we walk this way
going toward our master
on the path of faith
April 10, 2011
Philippians 4:4-7 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 23 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 32:11- 33:5 (NIV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Unison Prayer (from Worship Sourcebook—based on Isaiah 43:19-21)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of “Service is Peace”
(4th 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: “I’ve Got Peace Like a River!”
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
April 10, 2011
Fifth 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,.450+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
All of us of clay
Looking into the mirror
beyond our differences
all our similarities
all of us of clay
So far from the Word of God
astray in this wilderness
all of us needing the hand of God
to be brought to Him
April 10, 2011
Philippians 4:4-7 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 23 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 32:11- 33:5 (NIV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Unison Prayer (from Worship Sourcebook—based on Isaiah 43:19-21)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of “Service is Peace”
(4th 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: “I’ve Got Peace Like a River!”
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
April 10, 2011
Fifth 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,.450+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
beyond our differences
all our similarities
all of us of clay
So far from the Word of God
astray in this wilderness
all of us needing the hand of God
to be brought to Him
April 10, 2011
Philippians 4:4-7 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 23 (God’s Word Translation)
Psalm 32:11- 33:5 (NIV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Unison Prayer (from Worship Sourcebook—based on Isaiah 43:19-21)
Worship Theme: “The Fruit of “Service is Peace”
(4th 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: “I’ve Got Peace Like a River!”
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
April 10, 2011
Fifth Sunday in Lent
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Many Baby Steps
Knowing my clay
yet feeling God coming
running to me
calling me to Him
for life, in victory
Falling, into Your Word
spending time
becoming restored
Many baby steps
going forward
a journey in faith
walking with my Lord
April 9, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Grow Through Study
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yet feeling God coming
running to me
calling me to Him
for life, in victory
Falling, into Your Word
spending time
becoming restored
Many baby steps
going forward
a journey in faith
walking with my Lord
April 9, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Grow Through Study
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond 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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Time with Our Creator
With our Creator
in the Holy Word
led by the Spirit
the message for us
Called from our comfort
given new eyes
led closer to You
life a surprise
Time with our Creator
learning Your Truth
come Holy Spirit
fill me with love
April 9, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Grow Through Study
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in the Holy Word
led by the Spirit
the message for us
Called from our comfort
given new eyes
led closer to You
life a surprise
Time with our Creator
learning Your Truth
come Holy Spirit
fill me with love
April 9, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Grow Through Study
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If we’re open to his message
If we are open
to God’s message for us
if we have eyes
to see Your holy truth
God will speak
His truth to us
growing in
the arms of His love
changing us ever
conformed by His grace
His Word upon us
written on our hearts
April 9, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Grow Through Study
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to God’s message for us
if we have eyes
to see Your holy truth
God will speak
His truth to us
growing in
the arms of His love
changing us ever
conformed by His grace
His Word upon us
written on our hearts
April 9, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Grow Through Study
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So that we may be like him
Spending time in scripture
in God’s Holy Word
not just for ourselves
but for the world
So that we may be like Him
our Savior, our Lord
conformed to the scriptures
to God’s Holy Word
April 9, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Grow Through Study
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in God’s Holy Word
not just for ourselves
but for the world
So that we may be like Him
our Savior, our Lord
conformed to the scriptures
to God’s Holy Word
April 9, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Grow Through Study
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The ancient stories making sense
Little by little
day by day
through time in Your Word
sensing Your grace
The ancient stories
beginning to make sense
Your coming to earth
from the depths of your love
Wanting to be with us
even when we stray
loving us ever
with us each day
Giving us new eyes
the truth in Your Word
filling us with love
to share with the world
April 9, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
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day by day
through time in Your Word
sensing Your grace
The ancient stories
beginning to make sense
Your coming to earth
from the depths of your love
Wanting to be with us
even when we stray
loving us ever
with us each day
Giving us new eyes
the truth in Your Word
filling us with love
to share with the world
April 9, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
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For God’s Purpose – v2
Why I am here
walking on this
earth for God’s purpose
His hand on my life
To use my gifts
my talents in service
a message of love
to share with the world
Nothing of me
all that poured out
emptied of self
control of my life
A willing vessel
let me ever be
to be filled and poured out
that all may be free
April 9, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Grow Through Study
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond 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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walking on this
earth for God’s purpose
His hand on my life
To use my gifts
my talents in service
a message of love
to share with the world
Nothing of me
all that poured out
emptied of self
control of my life
A willing vessel
let me ever be
to be filled and poured out
that all may be free
April 9, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Grow Through Study
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,430+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
For God’s Purpose – v1
Why I am here
walking on this
earth for God’s purpose
His hand on my life
To use my gifts
my talents in service
a message of love
to share with the world
Nothing of me
all that poured out
emptied of self
control of my life
A willing vessel
let me ever be
to be filled and poured out
for all eternity
April 9, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Grow Through Study
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,430+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
walking on this
earth for God’s purpose
His hand on my life
To use my gifts
my talents in service
a message of love
to share with the world
Nothing of me
all that poured out
emptied of self
control of my life
A willing vessel
let me ever be
to be filled and poured out
for all eternity
April 9, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
Grow Through Study
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,430+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
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