Each of us found sheep
found by our shepherd
gone away, astray
to a distant country
Called back by God
into his embrace
in the arms of God
finding we are safe
April 30, 2011
Luke 15:1-7
Parable of the Lost Sheep
Isaiah 43:1-7
Communion
Worship Theme: “All Human Life is Sacred”
and sermon: “Somebody’s Calling Your Name”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 1, 2011
Second Sunday of Easter
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Finding Lost Sheep
To be Christ’s hands
the hands and feet of God
going as we are sent
Out into the world
Finding lost sheep
the ones who ran away
those who do not know the Lord
those who have gone astray
April 30, 2011
Luke 15:1-7
Parable of the Lost Sheep
Isaiah 43:1-7
Communion
Worship Theme: “All Human Life is Sacred”
and sermon: “Somebody’s Calling Your Name”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 1, 2011
Second Sunday of Easter
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the hands and feet of God
going as we are sent
Out into the world
Finding lost sheep
the ones who ran away
those who do not know the Lord
those who have gone astray
April 30, 2011
Luke 15:1-7
Parable of the Lost Sheep
Isaiah 43:1-7
Communion
Worship Theme: “All Human Life is Sacred”
and sermon: “Somebody’s Calling Your Name”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 1, 2011
Second Sunday of Easter
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giving up
Gone, run away
heading for home
impatient, unbelieving
not trusting in God
We are to be trusting
never giving up
remaining faithful
for God will fill our cup
All of our prayers answered
our heart’s greatest desires
redeeming us wholly
into the arms of God
April 30, 2011
John 2:25
Luke 18:1-8
Luke 24:17-18
Luke 24:19-24
Walk to Emmaus
read April 30, 2011
&
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
Luke 15:1-7
Parable of the Lost Sheep
Isaiah 43:1-7
Communion
Worship Theme: “All Human Life is Sacred”
and sermon: “Somebody’s Calling Your Name”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 1, 2011
Second Sunday of Easter
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heading for home
impatient, unbelieving
not trusting in God
We are to be trusting
never giving up
remaining faithful
for God will fill our cup
All of our prayers answered
our heart’s greatest desires
redeeming us wholly
into the arms of God
April 30, 2011
John 2:25
Luke 18:1-8
Luke 24:17-18
Luke 24:19-24
Walk to Emmaus
read April 30, 2011
&
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
Luke 15:1-7
Parable of the Lost Sheep
Isaiah 43:1-7
Communion
Worship Theme: “All Human Life is Sacred”
and sermon: “Somebody’s Calling Your Name”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 1, 2011
Second Sunday of Easter
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Answering Our Prayers
Christ not abandoning us
God always with us
fulfilling his promise
answering our prayers
We must not give up
we must remain faithful
God in his timing
giving his all for us
April 30, 2011
John 2:25
Luke 18:1-8
Luke 24:17-18
Luke 24:19-24
Walk to Emmaus
read April 30, 2011
&
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
Luke 15:1-7
Parable of the Lost Sheep
Isaiah 43:1-7
Communion
Worship Theme: “All Human Life is Sacred”
and sermon: “Somebody’s Calling Your Name”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 1, 2011
Second Sunday of Easter
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God always with us
fulfilling his promise
answering our prayers
We must not give up
we must remain faithful
God in his timing
giving his all for us
April 30, 2011
John 2:25
Luke 18:1-8
Luke 24:17-18
Luke 24:19-24
Walk to Emmaus
read April 30, 2011
&
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
Luke 15:1-7
Parable of the Lost Sheep
Isaiah 43:1-7
Communion
Worship Theme: “All Human Life is Sacred”
and sermon: “Somebody’s Calling Your Name”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 1, 2011
Second Sunday of Easter
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Appearing, to those who were faithful
The Lord appearing
risen, alive
to those who were faithful
to those who had believed
not giving up
trusting in him
in the power of God
raising the faithful
from the dust
April 30, 2011
John 2:25
Luke 18:1-8
Luke 24:17-18
Luke 24:19-24
Walk to Emmaus
read April 30, 2011
&
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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risen, alive
to those who were faithful
to those who had believed
not giving up
trusting in him
in the power of God
raising the faithful
from the dust
April 30, 2011
John 2:25
Luke 18:1-8
Luke 24:17-18
Luke 24:19-24
Walk to Emmaus
read April 30, 2011
&
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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The miracle they demanded
The workers’ demand
the proof of his authority
the temple torn down
raised in three days
But they weren’t there
standing in the garden
the accusers not believing
the disciples run away
The miracle they demanded
fulfilled that blessed morning
only Mary was there
to see the risen Christ
She alone,
had stayed truly faithful
understanding true repentance
her heart changed by Christ
April 30, 2011
John 2:25
Luke 18:1-8
Luke 24:17-18
Luke 24:19-24
read April 30, 2011
&
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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the proof of his authority
the temple torn down
raised in three days
But they weren’t there
standing in the garden
the accusers not believing
the disciples run away
The miracle they demanded
fulfilled that blessed morning
only Mary was there
to see the risen Christ
She alone,
had stayed truly faithful
understanding true repentance
her heart changed by Christ
April 30, 2011
John 2:25
Luke 18:1-8
Luke 24:17-18
Luke 24:19-24
read April 30, 2011
&
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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As He had Promised
The miracle they demanded
as he had promised
the leaders who would not see
standing before the ripped curtain
He rose again
the temple restored
yet their focus on stones in the building
not the cornerstone rejected
the risen Messiah
there in the garden
on that Easter morn’
April 30, 2011
John 2:25
Luke 18:1-8
Luke 24:17-18
Luke 24:19-24
read April 30, 2011
&
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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as he had promised
the leaders who would not see
standing before the ripped curtain
He rose again
the temple restored
yet their focus on stones in the building
not the cornerstone rejected
the risen Messiah
there in the garden
on that Easter morn’
April 30, 2011
John 2:25
Luke 18:1-8
Luke 24:17-18
Luke 24:19-24
read April 30, 2011
&
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Friday, April 29, 2011
I don’t Say
I don’t say
often enough
how much I love you
how you changed my life
I don’t share
what is in my heart
the well overflowing
I don’t say I love
nearly enough
I love you
my beautiful wife
more than I can say
the words not enough
I hope to show you
more and more
each day
just how I feel
as we live each day
Together, forever
on the journey, our walk
walking together
on the journey of life
April 28, 2011
for Ruth
Pastor Ruth 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)
my beautiful wife,
written for our 6th church wedding anniversary
April 23, 2011
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often enough
how much I love you
how you changed my life
I don’t share
what is in my heart
the well overflowing
I don’t say I love
nearly enough
I love you
my beautiful wife
more than I can say
the words not enough
I hope to show you
more and more
each day
just how I feel
as we live each day
Together, forever
on the journey, our walk
walking together
on the journey of life
April 28, 2011
for Ruth
Pastor Ruth 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)
my beautiful wife,
written for our 6th church wedding anniversary
April 23, 2011
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Like Stones Cast into the Oceans
Our gifts, our talents
the meager coins we share
like stones cast into the ocean
sending ripples
to distant shores
carrying messages
hope in our giving
returning part
of the blessings we receive
ever more, may we offer
that our love
may be poured
offered up
like the widow
giving all
unto Thee
April 29, 2011
Easter Sunday
Offering prayer
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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the meager coins we share
like stones cast into the ocean
sending ripples
to distant shores
carrying messages
hope in our giving
returning part
of the blessings we receive
ever more, may we offer
that our love
may be poured
offered up
like the widow
giving all
unto Thee
April 29, 2011
Easter Sunday
Offering prayer
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Like Stones in a Pool of Water
The gifts we offer
mean coins of small value
like stones in a pool of water
sending ripples
to the shores
a message of hope
our love ever farther
offering them Jesus
with our gifts cast
sent into the ocean
to bring Christ to the world
April 29, 2011
Easter Sunday
Offering prayer
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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mean coins of small value
like stones in a pool of water
sending ripples
to the shores
a message of hope
our love ever farther
offering them Jesus
with our gifts cast
sent into the ocean
to bring Christ to the world
April 29, 2011
Easter Sunday
Offering prayer
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Beautiful Footprints
Beautiful footprints
walking as Christ
loving those around us
offering them life
Footprints written
in the sands of time
the seeds flowering
a harvest for the Lord
April 29, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
(the story of the Easter lily)
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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walking as Christ
loving those around us
offering them life
Footprints written
in the sands of time
the seeds flowering
a harvest for the Lord
April 29, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
(the story of the Easter lily)
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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We Leave Footprints
We leave footprints
in our walk of life
beautiful footprints
in the sands of time
Called to witness
to share Christ freely
to be his people
his sheep upon the earth
April 29, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
(the story of the Easter lily)
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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in our walk of life
beautiful footprints
in the sands of time
Called to witness
to share Christ freely
to be his people
his sheep upon the earth
April 29, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
(the story of the Easter lily)
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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In the Choice of this Witness
The bible clear
the choice of this witness
the first to see Jesus
risen and alive
Mary, faithful and forgiven
there with Christ on Easter
healed in that garden
April 29, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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the choice of this witness
the first to see Jesus
risen and alive
Mary, faithful and forgiven
there with Christ on Easter
healed in that garden
April 29, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Forgiven
The message of Easter
Mary in the garden
that fallen woman
Forgiven by Jesus
A daughter of Eve
far from perfect
the first to see Jesus
risen and alive
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Mary in the garden
that fallen woman
Forgiven by Jesus
A daughter of Eve
far from perfect
the first to see Jesus
risen and alive
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Redeemed
Redeemed in the garden
standing with Jesus
on Easter morn’
walking in the light
Mary waiting
questioning the gardener
turning to Christ
when he called her name
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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standing with Jesus
on Easter morn’
walking in the light
Mary waiting
questioning the gardener
turning to Christ
when he called her name
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
To my God and your God
The assurance of Jesus
his promise to Mary
where he would be going
a place for all of us
Told he was ascending
returning to heaven
to my Father and your Father
to my God and your God
to prepare our mansions
a place for all of us
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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his promise to Mary
where he would be going
a place for all of us
Told he was ascending
returning to heaven
to my Father and your Father
to my God and your God
to prepare our mansions
a place for all of us
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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To My Father and Your Father
Part of his message
to Mary in the garden
to tell the others
that he would soon ascend
To my Father and your Father
reconciled, belonging
our Savior, our brother
promising us God
A place of relationship
of healing, there in the garden
in the words he spoke to Mary
to be shared with all of us
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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to Mary in the garden
to tell the others
that he would soon ascend
To my Father and your Father
reconciled, belonging
our Savior, our brother
promising us God
A place of relationship
of healing, there in the garden
in the words he spoke to Mary
to be shared with all of us
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Your Redeemed
Sitting in worship
a living congregation
Your Redeemed waiting
for your word for us
Speak to us Lord
for we are listening
our hearts open
to the calling of your love
On this Easter morning
ready to bear witness
a light to the world
carrying your message
the truth of God’s love
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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a living congregation
Your Redeemed waiting
for your word for us
Speak to us Lord
for we are listening
our hearts open
to the calling of your love
On this Easter morning
ready to bear witness
a light to the world
carrying your message
the truth of God’s love
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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We Who Have Known Him
All of us called
witnesses, prophets
speaking truth to power
a light in the darkness
the darkness of the world
Called to share Jesus
we who have known Him
our master, our shepherd
who called us by name
who called us to life
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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witnesses, prophets
speaking truth to power
a light in the darkness
the darkness of the world
Called to share Jesus
we who have known Him
our master, our shepherd
who called us by name
who called us to life
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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After He Rose
After He rose
the calling of Jesus
all so much clearer
called to serve
To be faithful
to go out joyful
to spread his message
love for the whole world
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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the calling of Jesus
all so much clearer
called to serve
To be faithful
to go out joyful
to spread his message
love for the whole world
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Mary, at the Foot of the Cross
When other ran, fled
denied they knew his name
Mary, at the foot of the cross
there when our Savior died
She was faithful
going as they took him away
returning to care for him
to wash his beaten face
Alone in the garden
in despair of not finding him
at the grave when he arose
calling out to her
Mary, a daughter of Eve
the first to see our Lord
risen, walking with us
life forevermore
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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denied they knew his name
Mary, at the foot of the cross
there when our Savior died
She was faithful
going as they took him away
returning to care for him
to wash his beaten face
Alone in the garden
in despair of not finding him
at the grave when he arose
calling out to her
Mary, a daughter of Eve
the first to see our Lord
risen, walking with us
life forevermore
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Here is Mary
Alone, in despair
the disciples run away
alone in the garden
the master not there
The tomb empty
his body not found
Jesus calling to her
calling us by name
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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the disciples run away
alone in the garden
the master not there
The tomb empty
his body not found
Jesus calling to her
calling us by name
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Down from Calvary’s Cross
Through the blood of the lamb
his body, his all
through the blood that flowed
down from Calvary’s cross
We are redeemed,
forgiven of our sin
A new life in Christ;
Oh let it begin!
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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his body, his all
through the blood that flowed
down from Calvary’s cross
We are redeemed,
forgiven of our sin
A new life in Christ;
Oh let it begin!
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Through the Blood that Flowed
The lamb, the Paschal Lamb
the blood of the lamb
through the blood that flowed
the altar of the cross
the blood of Christ
that ran down the cross
Only through him
the Son of the living God
able to walk with him
in the garden
our journey in this life
In him alone
do we have
eternal life
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
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.
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the blood of the lamb
through the blood that flowed
the altar of the cross
the blood of Christ
that ran down the cross
Only through him
the Son of the living God
able to walk with him
in the garden
our journey in this life
In him alone
do we have
eternal life
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Made Right Again
God alone
made us right again
healing the breach
the sin of all man
Through the blood of Christ
the love of the lamb
we can walk with God
the one, the great I Am
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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made us right again
healing the breach
the sin of all man
Through the blood of Christ
the love of the lamb
we can walk with God
the one, the great I Am
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Lost in the Garden
Lost in the garden
this daughter of Eve
rejected, alone
without God
Alone, in anguish
her master gone
despair in this moment
until God called her name
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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this daughter of Eve
rejected, alone
without God
Alone, in anguish
her master gone
despair in this moment
until God called her name
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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In Her Anguish
In despair
the empty tomb
Mary crying
in her anguish
Christ came to her
calling her by name
walking with her
in the warming garden
God and man
reconciled,
the breach healed
there in the garden
that blessed Easter morning
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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the empty tomb
Mary crying
in her anguish
Christ came to her
calling her by name
walking with her
in the warming garden
God and man
reconciled,
the breach healed
there in the garden
that blessed Easter morning
April 28, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
as she was
Christ in the garden
on the street before her
forgiving her completely
this daughter of Eve
Not judging her, fallen
giving her new life
with her at resurrection
giving us all new birth
Christ accepted her
as she was
lifting her up
on the wings of the dove
April 27, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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on the street before her
forgiving her completely
this daughter of Eve
Not judging her, fallen
giving her new life
with her at resurrection
giving us all new birth
Christ accepted her
as she was
lifting her up
on the wings of the dove
April 27, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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the one who accepted her
Christ alone,
the one who was without sin
the one who accepted her
forgiving her within
She was the one
who first saw Jesus
raised from the grave
sight when he called her name
April 27, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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the one who was without sin
the one who accepted her
forgiving her within
She was the one
who first saw Jesus
raised from the grave
sight when he called her name
April 27, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene
Nothing unimportant
all that was written
power in that moment
the first of his resurrection
Mary in the garden
waiting in anguish
needing to see Jesus
rewarded that day
Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene
before any others
not the disciples
who fled and ran away
she who was humble
forgiven and redeemed
the daughter of Eve
the first to see Jesus
April 27, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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all that was written
power in that moment
the first of his resurrection
Mary in the garden
waiting in anguish
needing to see Jesus
rewarded that day
Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene
before any others
not the disciples
who fled and ran away
she who was humble
forgiven and redeemed
the daughter of Eve
the first to see Jesus
April 27, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
go . . . and tell others
Not for us alone
the message of salvation
just as Jesus sent Mary
we are to go. . . and tell others
to share the good news
that Christ is alive
he is going before us
to wait for us
on that distant shore
We are to be faithful
to be like Mary
believing in our Savior
and going where we are led
serving our neighbors
that all of them are fed
brought to our Savior
to live with him in glory
each of us for a purpose
sent into the world
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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the message of salvation
just as Jesus sent Mary
we are to go. . . and tell others
to share the good news
that Christ is alive
he is going before us
to wait for us
on that distant shore
We are to be faithful
to be like Mary
believing in our Savior
and going where we are led
serving our neighbors
that all of them are fed
brought to our Savior
to live with him in glory
each of us for a purpose
sent into the world
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Just as Jesus called Mary’s name
We are called
just as Jesus called Mary’s name
alive, with her
standing in the garden
risen, reborn
salvation in his rising
God calls us by name
right when we need him
in our despair, our anguish
the trials of this life
with us when we are faithful
and when we run away
calling us to him
by our very name
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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just as Jesus called Mary’s name
alive, with her
standing in the garden
risen, reborn
salvation in his rising
God calls us by name
right when we need him
in our despair, our anguish
the trials of this life
with us when we are faithful
and when we run away
calling us to him
by our very name
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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God calls us by name
In the quiet
in the garden
in our slumber
our sorrow, our struggle
when we are joyful
when we are sad
God calls us by name
just like Jesus in the garden
calling Mary from her anguish
He is risen, Christ is alive
right by our side
walking with us
when we have faith
when we believe
just as Mary did
understanding his forgiveness
reconciliation, new birth
walking with our Savior
all our days on this earth
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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in the garden
in our slumber
our sorrow, our struggle
when we are joyful
when we are sad
God calls us by name
just like Jesus in the garden
calling Mary from her anguish
He is risen, Christ is alive
right by our side
walking with us
when we have faith
when we believe
just as Mary did
understanding his forgiveness
reconciliation, new birth
walking with our Savior
all our days on this earth
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Like He Said He Would
He must have anguished
suffered so greatly
not just the insults
the whips
the crown of thorns
even the cross
the physical torture
none of that as painful
as the betrayal and denial
the abandonment at the cross
alone, to die, our sin, our stain
painted on his flesh
Oh that the disciples
had not fled, run away
they would have shared with Mary
that moment in the garden
He had risen
like He said He would
our Savior alive
walking here with us
going forth with us
out into the world
sharing his message
salvation in his name
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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suffered so greatly
not just the insults
the whips
the crown of thorns
even the cross
the physical torture
none of that as painful
as the betrayal and denial
the abandonment at the cross
alone, to die, our sin, our stain
painted on his flesh
Oh that the disciples
had not fled, run away
they would have shared with Mary
that moment in the garden
He had risen
like He said He would
our Savior alive
walking here with us
going forth with us
out into the world
sharing his message
salvation in his name
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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He Had Risen
The light returning
if we will see it
the grave cannot hold Him
He had risen
like He said He would
our Savior alive
walking with us
on this good earth
this garden, creation
calling us by name
our Shepherd knows us
each little lamb
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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if we will see it
the grave cannot hold Him
He had risen
like He said He would
our Savior alive
walking with us
on this good earth
this garden, creation
calling us by name
our Shepherd knows us
each little lamb
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Our Faith too Timid
Running away
not being truly faithful
our faith too timid
not believing his teaching
the promise of our Savior
though He is risen
just like He said He would
on the third day
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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not being truly faithful
our faith too timid
not believing his teaching
the promise of our Savior
though He is risen
just like He said He would
on the third day
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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after His resurrection
after His resurrection
there in the garden
the empty tomb behind him
standing with Mary
She was the first
the first to see Jesus
alive, reborn
risen from the tomb
a reward for her faithfulness
perhaps even more than this
redeeming a daughter
a daughter of Eve
There is the garden
after His resurrection
God reconciled us to him
every last one
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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there in the garden
the empty tomb behind him
standing with Mary
She was the first
the first to see Jesus
alive, reborn
risen from the tomb
a reward for her faithfulness
perhaps even more than this
redeeming a daughter
a daughter of Eve
There is the garden
after His resurrection
God reconciled us to him
every last one
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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the disciples fled and ran away
the disciples fled and ran away
in the garden, in the city
hiding for their lives
not with him at his dying
She was there
faithful to the end
finding him waiting
when he called her name
There at the cross
the darkness of Golgotha
there first with our Savior
at the dawning of salvation
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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in the garden, in the city
hiding for their lives
not with him at his dying
She was there
faithful to the end
finding him waiting
when he called her name
There at the cross
the darkness of Golgotha
there first with our Savior
at the dawning of salvation
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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but she was there
the disciples fled and ran away
fear in that moment
but she was there
at the foot of the cross
with him at his dying
the disciples fled and ran away
not understanding he was risen
but she was there
waiting in the garden
for our Savior’s appearing
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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fear in that moment
but she was there
at the foot of the cross
with him at his dying
the disciples fled and ran away
not understanding he was risen
but she was there
waiting in the garden
for our Savior’s appearing
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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She alone was faithful
She alone was faithful
she never ran away
with him at the cross
and on Easter day
with him in his dying
and in his rising too
she was there with him
in the garden
as at the beginning
healing her brokenness
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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she never ran away
with him at the cross
and on Easter day
with him in his dying
and in his rising too
she was there with him
in the garden
as at the beginning
healing her brokenness
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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he forgives that sin
in the person of Mary
the fallen woman
a daughter of Eve
the first to see Jesus
there in the garden
as if a message
the healing of our Savior
he forgives that sin
from the other garden
sealing the breach ever
from the fall of man
to the glory of our resurrection
to the highest heaven
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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the fallen woman
a daughter of Eve
the first to see Jesus
there in the garden
as if a message
the healing of our Savior
he forgives that sin
from the other garden
sealing the breach ever
from the fall of man
to the glory of our resurrection
to the highest heaven
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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able to see the risen Lord
Mary was there in the garden
standing, waiting
still remaining faithful
when the disciples ran in panic
There when Jesus came
standing with her;
but only able to see the risen Lord
when he called her by name
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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standing, waiting
still remaining faithful
when the disciples ran in panic
There when Jesus came
standing with her;
but only able to see the risen Lord
when he called her by name
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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the one who remained faithful
Mary was
the one who remained faithful
kneeling at the cross
at our Savior’s feet
the one who came to wash him
to care for his body
the one who stayed
when all others ran away
the presence of our Savior
risen, alive
standing before Mary
calling her to his side
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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the one who remained faithful
kneeling at the cross
at our Savior’s feet
the one who came to wash him
to care for his body
the one who stayed
when all others ran away
the presence of our Savior
risen, alive
standing before Mary
calling her to his side
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Mary was the one
Mary was the one
who remained faithful
with Christ at the cross
when the world
was wrapped in darkness
Mary was the one
who stayed in the garden
there when Christ appeared
risen and immortal
She was gifted
this living daughter of Even
blessed by his mercy
forgiving her on her knees
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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who remained faithful
with Christ at the cross
when the world
was wrapped in darkness
Mary was the one
who stayed in the garden
there when Christ appeared
risen and immortal
She was gifted
this living daughter of Even
blessed by his mercy
forgiving her on her knees
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Mary stayed by the tomb
The first to come to him
to minister to his body
Mary stayed by the tomb
with Peter and John ran away
She was there with him
standing in the garden
unable to see him as Jesus
until he called her
Mary, oh Mary
remaining ever faithful
blessed in his rising
forgiving her completely
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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to minister to his body
Mary stayed by the tomb
with Peter and John ran away
She was there with him
standing in the garden
unable to see him as Jesus
until he called her
Mary, oh Mary
remaining ever faithful
blessed in his rising
forgiving her completely
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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She stayed
Mary stayed with Jesus
not wanting to let him go
so much, so important
because she loved him so
She stayed faithful
with him to the end
remaining at the cross
when others ran away
With him in the garden
when others ran away
walking with our Savior
on that blessed day
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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not wanting to let him go
so much, so important
because she loved him so
She stayed faithful
with him to the end
remaining at the cross
when others ran away
With him in the garden
when others ran away
walking with our Savior
on that blessed day
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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because she had stayed
because she stayed
at the cross when he died
able to see where he lay
where his body was placed
because she stayed
when others ran away
able to see the risen Lord
as he walked away
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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at the cross when he died
able to see where he lay
where his body was placed
because she stayed
when others ran away
able to see the risen Lord
as he walked away
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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a daughter of Eve
More than most others
the women of the bible
Mary in the garden
that blessed Easter morning
a daughter of Eve
of that other garden
staying vigil
faithful to Jesus
the first to see him
risen, alive
a daughter of Eve
faithful to our Lord
At the cross
when others ran away
blessed by the risen Jesus
because she had stayed
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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the women of the bible
Mary in the garden
that blessed Easter morning
a daughter of Eve
of that other garden
staying vigil
faithful to Jesus
the first to see him
risen, alive
a daughter of Eve
faithful to our Lord
At the cross
when others ran away
blessed by the risen Jesus
because she had stayed
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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first to see Jesus
the daughter of Eve
the women who had been judged
faithful to our Savior
with him at the cross
first to see Jesus
to taste the resurrection
the blessing of forgiveness
Mary at the table
She had remained
when the others ran away
sealing the breach
on that Easter day
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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the women who had been judged
faithful to our Savior
with him at the cross
first to see Jesus
to taste the resurrection
the blessing of forgiveness
Mary at the table
She had remained
when the others ran away
sealing the breach
on that Easter day
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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when Jesus breathed his last
Mary was there
just as she always was
with him at the cross
never running away
faithful to our savior
there at his feet
when Jesus breathed his last
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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just as she always was
with him at the cross
never running away
faithful to our savior
there at his feet
when Jesus breathed his last
April 26, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Standing with the Gardener
Standing with the gardener
naked in the garden
trying not to be fig trees
failing to bear fruit
Being sent, commissioned
out into the world
going for a purpose
to the ends of the earth
April 25, 2011
Matthew 28:16-20
Luke 13:6-9
&
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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naked in the garden
trying not to be fig trees
failing to bear fruit
Being sent, commissioned
out into the world
going for a purpose
to the ends of the earth
April 25, 2011
Matthew 28:16-20
Luke 13:6-9
&
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Monday, April 25, 2011
On that Blessed Sunday
Mary in the garden
in her naked pain
raw emotion
the Savior gone away
Unaware of his presence
until he called her name
April 25, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
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.
in her naked pain
raw emotion
the Savior gone away
Unaware of his presence
until he called her name
April 25, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
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.
In the Power of that Moment
In the Garden
calling to her
the fallen woman
faithful to the end
Redeeming the woman
the daughter of Eve
calling her to him
before he had to leave
April 25, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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calling to her
the fallen woman
faithful to the end
Redeeming the woman
the daughter of Eve
calling her to him
before he had to leave
April 25, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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She was First
The damaged soul
the women judged
yet she was faithful
there at the cross
She was first
to see the risen Christ
going to tell the others
that Christ is Alive!
April 25, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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the women judged
yet she was faithful
there at the cross
She was first
to see the risen Christ
going to tell the others
that Christ is Alive!
April 25, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Sunday, April 24, 2011
Cleansed Completely
Loved ever
cleansed completely
washed by our Savior
cleaned by his blood
A new heart in Jesus
infused with love
sent for in service
to spread your message
Empowered by the Spirit
beating within
guided in its leading
washed in your love
April 24, 2011
Easter Sunday – Sunrise Service
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
Matthew 28:1-10,16-20
The Great Commission
Luke 24:13-34
The Walk to Emmaus
Psalm 30
Ezekiel 36:24-28
Service led 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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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cleansed completely
washed by our Savior
cleaned by his blood
A new heart in Jesus
infused with love
sent for in service
to spread your message
Empowered by the Spirit
beating within
guided in its leading
washed in your love
April 24, 2011
Easter Sunday – Sunrise Service
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
Matthew 28:1-10,16-20
The Great Commission
Luke 24:13-34
The Walk to Emmaus
Psalm 30
Ezekiel 36:24-28
Service led 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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Rejoicing, in This Morning
Raised from the depth
from the very pit
rising with Jesus
in Him we have life
Rejoicing, in This morning
Easter, alive
walking with Jesus
all our life
April 24, 2011
Easter Sunday – Sunrise Service
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
Matthew 28:1-10,16-20
The Great Commission
Luke 24:13-34
The Walk to Emmaus
Psalm 30
Ezekiel 36:24-28
Service led 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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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from the very pit
rising with Jesus
in Him we have life
Rejoicing, in This morning
Easter, alive
walking with Jesus
all our life
April 24, 2011
Easter Sunday – Sunrise Service
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
Matthew 28:1-10,16-20
The Great Commission
Luke 24:13-34
The Walk to Emmaus
Psalm 30
Ezekiel 36:24-28
Service led 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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Where We Find Him
Where we find him
where we find Christ
where we need him
out on the road
where we need him
in our life
walking beside us
lifting us up
April 24, 2011
Easter Sunday – Sunrise Service
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
Matthew 28:1-10,16-20
The Great Commission
Luke 24:13-34
The Walk to Emmaus
Psalm 30
Ezekiel 36:24-28
Service led 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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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where we find Christ
where we need him
out on the road
where we need him
in our life
walking beside us
lifting us up
April 24, 2011
Easter Sunday – Sunrise Service
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
Matthew 28:1-10,16-20
The Great Commission
Luke 24:13-34
The Walk to Emmaus
Psalm 30
Ezekiel 36:24-28
Service led 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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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Seeing Him Rise, to Go
The disciples,
for a purpose,
seeing him rise
to go, to share
to spread the good news
to make disciples
to the ends of the earth
April 24, 2011
Easter Sunday – Sunrise Service
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
Matthew 28:1-10,16-20
The Great Commission
Luke 24:13-34
The Walk to Emmaus
Psalm 30
Ezekiel 36:24-28
Service led 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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
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 21,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
for a purpose,
seeing him rise
to go, to share
to spread the good news
to make disciples
to the ends of the earth
April 24, 2011
Easter Sunday – Sunrise Service
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
Matthew 28:1-10,16-20
The Great Commission
Luke 24:13-34
The Walk to Emmaus
Psalm 30
Ezekiel 36:24-28
Service led 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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
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 21,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Our Story to Share
No matter how damaged
how chipped, imperfect
We have a message
our story to share
how He healed me
how I was restored
washed by the Savior
by his redeeming blood
drenched by the Spirit
washed in God’s love
April 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Lent
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how chipped, imperfect
We have a message
our story to share
how He healed me
how I was restored
washed by the Savior
by his redeeming blood
drenched by the Spirit
washed in God’s love
April 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
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.
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Easter Sermon by Pastor Ruth Foss, Suncook United Methodist Church, April 24, 2011
Pastor Ruth Foss
Suncook UMC
April 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
John 20:1-18 Common English Bible
Acts 10:33-43 Common English Bible
“I Know My Redeemer Lives”
Christ is risen!
He has risen indeed!
The Lord be with you
And also with you
Let us pray. . .
Loving, Merciful, God, thank you for this day, thank you for this day that our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Thank you that you loved us so much that your mercy said no to sin and death, your mercy said no to the broken relationship that we, you creation had with you. Thank you, that in your mercy, you made us right again through the blood that flowed down from Calvary’s Cross. We ask for your spirit to be with us this day as we celebrate the Resurrection of your Son and our Savoir, Jesus Christ. May we hear the message that you have for us this day. Speak Lord. . . your redeemed are listening. . .
All four Gospels have the recount of the resurrection of Jesus. I think that my favorite is the one found in John chapter twenty verses one through twenty. It has so much meaning for me, it is rich a rich piece of scripture that holds a special meaning in my heart. It is the one that Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, she being the first to see Jesus after His resurrection. It reads (and I’m reading from the Common English Bible this morning). . . read text. . .
Here is Mary, in so much pain and agony over the death of her teacher, the one who was ready to go and prepare His body for the “next world”, only to find Him still in the world that she lived in. He was not dead. . . He had risen like He said He would. What a Easter Morning surprise. . . how wonderful it must have been for her to know that her teacher. . . the one who accepted her as she was (remember. . . she was a woman of “ill repute” and He accepted her and forgave her of her sins, He had saved her from a stoning from the religious leaders by tell them “ye without sin, cast the first stone”, and they all walked away.), was still with her. She was so excited that she wanted to hold Him and not let go. I think I can understand her excitement and joy. There have been times in my life when I have had people in my life that have made such a difference in it that I wanted to keep them close and never let go. But as life would have it, I have had to say goodbye to them in one way or another only to find them back in my life at a later time and place. What a joy it was to see them again and have them back in my life.
You see. . . Mary stayed by the tomb. Even though the two disciples went away puzzled by what they say. . . Mary was the one who remained faithful by the tomb. She stayed and was able to see the risen Lord for herself. She was the one who experienced the joy of the Resurrection first. Now thinking about Mary at the tomb I am reminded about a conversation I had with a very good friend of mine this week. We were talking about the implications of Mary seeing Jesus first. You see. . . it was a daughter of Eve that saw him first. Now. . . it seemed as if God was saying that the original sin of Eve was being forgiven. Here we have a woman, Mary who was of “ill repute” , a daughter of Eve, who down the years has been seen as the one who started this whole disobedience to God in the Garden of Eden, being the first to see Jesus. . . it was if God was saying that He forgives that sin, from the Garden, so much that He will allow a daughter of Eve to see Jesus first. She alone was faithful. . . she alone never left Jesus during the week that had proceeded that Easter morning. . . the disciples fled and ran away but she was there, at the foot of the cross, when Jesus breathed His last.
And even better than that. . . Jesus told her to tell the disciples that He was going to ascend to “my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.” All was forgiven then as it is now. They were still children of God, even though the deserted Jesus in his hour of need. This is the wonderful message of Easter. This was and is a wonderful message to His disciples then as it still is today. . . each and every one of His disciples.
Beloved children of God. . . there is a message that has reached beyond the grave to you and to me. . . there is a message of hope and renewal. Loved reached beyond the grave. Mary’s and ours today loyalty to Jesus was and is rewarded (remember. . . Jesus has gone to prepare a room for you and for me in His and our Fathers house). She saw the risen Lord first. As with Mary, God knows us personally and calls us by name. . . just as Jesus called Mary’s name. We. . . like Mary. . . have a job to do. . . we as disciples have a story to tell. . . a story of sorrow and joy, a story that has it’s villains and hero’s, a story of triumph and defeat, a story that never gets old only better. We need to follow the message that Jesus gave Mary. . . the message to “go. . . and tell others”.
It’s resurrection Morning church! Jesus has conquered sin and death! Go. . . tell. . . share the story! Christ is Risen. . . He has risen indeed!
AMEN?!
April 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
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 11,580+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Suncook UMC
April 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
John 20:1-18 Common English Bible
Acts 10:33-43 Common English Bible
“I Know My Redeemer Lives”
Christ is risen!
He has risen indeed!
The Lord be with you
And also with you
Let us pray. . .
Loving, Merciful, God, thank you for this day, thank you for this day that our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Thank you that you loved us so much that your mercy said no to sin and death, your mercy said no to the broken relationship that we, you creation had with you. Thank you, that in your mercy, you made us right again through the blood that flowed down from Calvary’s Cross. We ask for your spirit to be with us this day as we celebrate the Resurrection of your Son and our Savoir, Jesus Christ. May we hear the message that you have for us this day. Speak Lord. . . your redeemed are listening. . .
All four Gospels have the recount of the resurrection of Jesus. I think that my favorite is the one found in John chapter twenty verses one through twenty. It has so much meaning for me, it is rich a rich piece of scripture that holds a special meaning in my heart. It is the one that Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, she being the first to see Jesus after His resurrection. It reads (and I’m reading from the Common English Bible this morning). . . read text. . .
Here is Mary, in so much pain and agony over the death of her teacher, the one who was ready to go and prepare His body for the “next world”, only to find Him still in the world that she lived in. He was not dead. . . He had risen like He said He would. What a Easter Morning surprise. . . how wonderful it must have been for her to know that her teacher. . . the one who accepted her as she was (remember. . . she was a woman of “ill repute” and He accepted her and forgave her of her sins, He had saved her from a stoning from the religious leaders by tell them “ye without sin, cast the first stone”, and they all walked away.), was still with her. She was so excited that she wanted to hold Him and not let go. I think I can understand her excitement and joy. There have been times in my life when I have had people in my life that have made such a difference in it that I wanted to keep them close and never let go. But as life would have it, I have had to say goodbye to them in one way or another only to find them back in my life at a later time and place. What a joy it was to see them again and have them back in my life.
You see. . . Mary stayed by the tomb. Even though the two disciples went away puzzled by what they say. . . Mary was the one who remained faithful by the tomb. She stayed and was able to see the risen Lord for herself. She was the one who experienced the joy of the Resurrection first. Now thinking about Mary at the tomb I am reminded about a conversation I had with a very good friend of mine this week. We were talking about the implications of Mary seeing Jesus first. You see. . . it was a daughter of Eve that saw him first. Now. . . it seemed as if God was saying that the original sin of Eve was being forgiven. Here we have a woman, Mary who was of “ill repute” , a daughter of Eve, who down the years has been seen as the one who started this whole disobedience to God in the Garden of Eden, being the first to see Jesus. . . it was if God was saying that He forgives that sin, from the Garden, so much that He will allow a daughter of Eve to see Jesus first. She alone was faithful. . . she alone never left Jesus during the week that had proceeded that Easter morning. . . the disciples fled and ran away but she was there, at the foot of the cross, when Jesus breathed His last.
And even better than that. . . Jesus told her to tell the disciples that He was going to ascend to “my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.” All was forgiven then as it is now. They were still children of God, even though the deserted Jesus in his hour of need. This is the wonderful message of Easter. This was and is a wonderful message to His disciples then as it still is today. . . each and every one of His disciples.
Beloved children of God. . . there is a message that has reached beyond the grave to you and to me. . . there is a message of hope and renewal. Loved reached beyond the grave. Mary’s and ours today loyalty to Jesus was and is rewarded (remember. . . Jesus has gone to prepare a room for you and for me in His and our Fathers house). She saw the risen Lord first. As with Mary, God knows us personally and calls us by name. . . just as Jesus called Mary’s name. We. . . like Mary. . . have a job to do. . . we as disciples have a story to tell. . . a story of sorrow and joy, a story that has it’s villains and hero’s, a story of triumph and defeat, a story that never gets old only better. We need to follow the message that Jesus gave Mary. . . the message to “go. . . and tell others”.
It’s resurrection Morning church! Jesus has conquered sin and death! Go. . . tell. . . share the story! Christ is Risen. . . He has risen indeed!
AMEN?!
April 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Worship Theme: “Christ has Risen. . . He has Risen Indeed!”
John 20:1-18 (Common English Bible)
Acts 10:33-43 (Common English Bible)
Children’s Message, “Thanking God”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
and sermon: ““I Know My Redeemer Lives!”
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 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
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 11,580+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
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