Glory, not merely life,
is God’s final word
redeeming us from death
from the pit of our stain
guiding us all our days
to the end of the age
With us always
beating within our hearts
leading us if we will follow
the Spirit’s call within us
Calling us to heaven
when our work here is through
a place in glory prepared
for the likes of me and you
June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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Monday, June 06, 2011
In the Resurrection
In the Resurrection
the second part of grace
the first being the sacrifice
wiping clean the slate
The second is the rising
lifting us from death
rising with our Savior
to continue his work on earth
In the Ascension
the rising of Christ
preparing a place for us
at the end of our days
Prepared for the Pentecost
the coming of the Spirit
to fill us with fire
to send us forth to serve
June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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the second part of grace
the first being the sacrifice
wiping clean the slate
The second is the rising
lifting us from death
rising with our Savior
to continue his work on earth
In the Ascension
the rising of Christ
preparing a place for us
at the end of our days
Prepared for the Pentecost
the coming of the Spirit
to fill us with fire
to send us forth to serve
June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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A Witness to the Reality of the Risen Lord
A vocation, the definition of our calling
each one of us commissioned by the Spirit
to do our Master’s work
a witness to the reality
of the risen Lord, here and now
changing our lives ever
by the Spirit indwelling within
showing us love
by the means of Your grace
June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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each one of us commissioned by the Spirit
to do our Master’s work
a witness to the reality
of the risen Lord, here and now
changing our lives ever
by the Spirit indwelling within
showing us love
by the means of Your grace
June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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a living reality
the power of our witness
only if Christ is
a living reality in our lives
guiding our steps here
leading us on this journey
a light unto our feet
teaching us how to live
as we hope to give
to be a message
a light to the world
offering Christ richly
to all who will hear
June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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only if Christ is
a living reality in our lives
guiding our steps here
leading us on this journey
a light unto our feet
teaching us how to live
as we hope to give
to be a message
a light to the world
offering Christ richly
to all who will hear
June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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To Bear Witness
Not to be silent
to be comfortable in place
to sit on our laurels
to be happy in place
We are to bear witness
to spread the message of love
to harness the Spirit’s power
sent to us from above
To go in its leading
to offer Christ’s holy word
to give ourselves wholly
to redeem broken souls
Humble servants only
willing pots of clay
offering the blessing
poured on us each day
June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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to be comfortable in place
to sit on our laurels
to be happy in place
We are to bear witness
to spread the message of love
to harness the Spirit’s power
sent to us from above
To go in its leading
to offer Christ’s holy word
to give ourselves wholly
to redeem broken souls
Humble servants only
willing pots of clay
offering the blessing
poured on us each day
June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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as a community
as they were in the temple
waiting for the Spirit
having been with Christ
seeing him resurrected
Watching him ascend
to return to the highest heaven
together as a community
waiting to hear Your Word
June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
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
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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waiting for the Spirit
having been with Christ
seeing him resurrected
Watching him ascend
to return to the highest heaven
together as a community
waiting to hear Your Word
June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
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
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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To Hear Your Word
The fact of worship
in coming together
sitting as one
as a community of the faithful
Sitting together
to hear Your Word
to be fed by Your Spirit
sent out into the world
June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
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
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,010+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
in coming together
sitting as one
as a community of the faithful
Sitting together
to hear Your Word
to be fed by Your Spirit
sent out into the world
June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
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
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,010+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Ignited by Your Spirit
Our lives changed forever
redeemed by Your sacrifice
raised by Your love
Ignited by Your Spirit
sent from heaven above
Hearts set aflame
burning within
set into the world
that others may simply live
June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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redeemed by Your sacrifice
raised by Your love
Ignited by Your Spirit
sent from heaven above
Hearts set aflame
burning within
set into the world
that others may simply live
June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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Focus on Now
Do not worry
about the time or place
trust in the Lord
and go in His name
To be his witnesses
infused with the Spirit’s power
going to the ends of the earth
to share God’s love with all
Focus on now
not dwelling on the future
for we know not the time and place
the moment of God’s choosing
June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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about the time or place
trust in the Lord
and go in His name
To be his witnesses
infused with the Spirit’s power
going to the ends of the earth
to share God’s love with all
Focus on now
not dwelling on the future
for we know not the time and place
the moment of God’s choosing
June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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To All People
We are to be his witnesses
in concentric circles
sending ripples of his love
out from the holy city
to the ends of the earth
Each one commissioned
by the promise of the Spirit
washing over us
filling us with love
To all people
to all the people on earth
bearing God’s love with us
poured out from above
June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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in concentric circles
sending ripples of his love
out from the holy city
to the ends of the earth
Each one commissioned
by the promise of the Spirit
washing over us
filling us with love
To all people
to all the people on earth
bearing God’s love with us
poured out from above
June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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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To the Whole World
The commission he spoke of
to be completed in the coming
of the Spirit with power
to share with the whole world
Or task as his witnesses
to his love in our life
redeeming us from death
bringing us into his light
To the whole world
in ripples, concentric circles
continuing the world of the disciples
starting from Jerusalem
out to the ends of the earth
June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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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to be completed in the coming
of the Spirit with power
to share with the whole world
Or task as his witnesses
to his love in our life
redeeming us from death
bringing us into his light
To the whole world
in ripples, concentric circles
continuing the world of the disciples
starting from Jerusalem
out to the ends of the earth
June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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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Life is the Final Word
The death of our sin
not God’s answer
grace will find a way
through the sacrifice of Christ
Redeemed from the pit
Life is the final word
brought from the dead
by the resurrection of Christ
To live with him in glory
All of us to bear witness
how God changed us
freeing us from ourselves
to rise with him to heaven
June 5, 2011 and June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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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not God’s answer
grace will find a way
through the sacrifice of Christ
Redeemed from the pit
Life is the final word
brought from the dead
by the resurrection of Christ
To live with him in glory
All of us to bear witness
how God changed us
freeing us from ourselves
to rise with him to heaven
June 5, 2011 and June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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Rising so the Spirit could Descend
Christ leaving this earth
walking as a man
rising to heaven above
Rising so the Spirit could descend
to change us from within
transforming us with love
Given power from above
to heal our brokenness
to share the message of God’s love
with all the people of earth
June 5, 2011 and June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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walking as a man
rising to heaven above
Rising so the Spirit could descend
to change us from within
transforming us with love
Given power from above
to heal our brokenness
to share the message of God’s love
with all the people of earth
June 5, 2011 and June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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Hearts set aflame
Hearts set aflame
by your Spirit within
changing us with your love
descending from above
Raised with the Christ
that we all may live
redeemed by your blood
by the gift God can give
Healed of our sin
raised from the dead
sent for to serve
to spread your message of love
June 5, 2011 and June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
by your Spirit within
changing us with your love
descending from above
Raised with the Christ
that we all may live
redeemed by your blood
by the gift God can give
Healed of our sin
raised from the dead
sent for to serve
to spread your message of love
June 5, 2011 and June 6, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Suncook United Methodist ChurchSuncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
All of my
poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved.
Contact me at Ray Foss
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Poetry Where You Live.
Sunday, June 05, 2011
For All to Hear
The story continues
by voices raised up
shouting from the rooftops
for all to hear of God’s love
Pouring out a blessing
on each beating heart
redeeming us with his body,
with his blood poured out for us
with us in good times
in times of sorrow too
guiding if we will let him
seeing us through
going on before us
preparing a place for us
ready when our time is done
a place in heaven above
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
by voices raised up
shouting from the rooftops
for all to hear of God’s love
Pouring out a blessing
on each beating heart
redeeming us with his body,
with his blood poured out for us
with us in good times
in times of sorrow too
guiding if we will let him
seeing us through
going on before us
preparing a place for us
ready when our time is done
a place in heaven above
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Suncook United Methodist ChurchSuncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
All of my
poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved.
Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage. See all 27,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
To Testify - 2
Our purpose clearly defined
why we would receive such power
the Spirit to descend upon us
to bathe us with a message
To testify about Christ
to bear our witness
of God’s great love for man
poured out on each believer
We are to go,
to cover the whole world
to share the message of God’s love
to all the people of the earth
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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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why we would receive such power
the Spirit to descend upon us
to bathe us with a message
To testify about Christ
to bear our witness
of God’s great love for man
poured out on each believer
We are to go,
to cover the whole world
to share the message of God’s love
to all the people of the earth
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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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We will receive power - 2
Christ’s message to the disciples
to us across the ages
we will receive power
when the Spirit comes from heaven
when we come to believe
when we are gifted by our Father
when the flames rest upon us
lifting our spirits up
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
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
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,010+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
to us across the ages
we will receive power
when the Spirit comes from heaven
when we come to believe
when we are gifted by our Father
when the flames rest upon us
lifting our spirits up
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
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
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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Christ’s Witnesses - 2
Claiming us with power
knowing the Master’s purpose
the Father to send
the Spirit after his ascension
Rising from this plane
to sit beside the Father
we to carry on
Christ’s witnesses on earth
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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knowing the Master’s purpose
the Father to send
the Spirit after his ascension
Rising from this plane
to sit beside the Father
we to carry on
Christ’s witnesses on earth
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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You Will
The certainty of our Savior
the redeemed Master
raised from the dead
after the crucifixion
walking with the disciples
leading them toward glory
ascending after the promise
You will be given
power, the Spirit
will descend
to dwell within your hearts
We will be graced
by the living God
breathing with us
giving us power from above
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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 redeemed Master
raised from the dead
after the crucifixion
walking with the disciples
leading them toward glory
ascending after the promise
You will be given
power, the Spirit
will descend
to dwell within your hearts
We will be graced
by the living God
breathing with us
giving us power from above
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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Baptized by the Holy Spirit
Christ’s promise
of what would soon come
unable to be fulfilled
while he walked the earth
Only by ascending
on that blessed day
only in reflection
could we with joy say
He rose from the earth
into the arms of the Lord
redeemed from his feet of clay
to walk once more with God
Preparing a place for us
an advocate for us
intervening on our behalf
preparing a way for us
The Ascension only joyous
in reflection, in the past
what it must have been for them
thinking they were lost
the Master ascended
they were still here on earth
praying in constant worship
until his promise was fulfilled
Baptized by the Holy Spirit
on the day of Pentecost
the rest of Christ’s promise
redeeming all from the lost
sending us as witnesses
to the ends of the earth
offering the whole world redemption
by the price paid at the cross
Christ’s promise
that we would be baptized
baptized not with water
but by the Holy Spirit
washed in the Creator’s love
the living waters descending
drenching us with power
sending us forth as witnesses
at the Maker’s hour
June 5, 2011
Acts 2:1-12
&
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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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of what would soon come
unable to be fulfilled
while he walked the earth
Only by ascending
on that blessed day
only in reflection
could we with joy say
He rose from the earth
into the arms of the Lord
redeemed from his feet of clay
to walk once more with God
Preparing a place for us
an advocate for us
intervening on our behalf
preparing a way for us
The Ascension only joyous
in reflection, in the past
what it must have been for them
thinking they were lost
the Master ascended
they were still here on earth
praying in constant worship
until his promise was fulfilled
Baptized by the Holy Spirit
on the day of Pentecost
the rest of Christ’s promise
redeeming all from the lost
sending us as witnesses
to the ends of the earth
offering the whole world redemption
by the price paid at the cross
Christ’s promise
that we would be baptized
baptized not with water
but by the Holy Spirit
washed in the Creator’s love
the living waters descending
drenching us with power
sending us forth as witnesses
at the Maker’s hour
June 5, 2011
Acts 2:1-12
&
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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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In Our Own Lives
Different than the first disciples
who shared the walk in this life
walking with our Savior
Jesus in the flesh
Yet we too are witnesses
steeled by the Spirit’s power
able to speak of God’s love
how He changed our lives
We all are commissioned
as Christ promised on that day
reborn at the Lord’s choosing
giving a Spirit of joy
led to go and spread the news
to set the people free
bringing God’s message of grace
to all humanity
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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who shared the walk in this life
walking with our Savior
Jesus in the flesh
Yet we too are witnesses
steeled by the Spirit’s power
able to speak of God’s love
how He changed our lives
We all are commissioned
as Christ promised on that day
reborn at the Lord’s choosing
giving a Spirit of joy
led to go and spread the news
to set the people free
bringing God’s message of grace
to all humanity
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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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What the Father Promises
Christ spoke with power
with the authority of God
foretelling the coming
the Spirit down here below
What the Father promises
to guide us in this life
to lead us where to follow
to guide us to the light
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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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with the authority of God
foretelling the coming
the Spirit down here below
What the Father promises
to guide us in this life
to lead us where to follow
to guide us to the light
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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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Baptized by the Holy Spirit – part 3
Christ’s promise
that we would be baptized
baptized not with water
but by the Holy Spirit
washed in the Creator’s love
the living waters descending
drenching us with power
sending us forth as witnesses
at the Maker’s hour
June 5, 2011
Acts 2:1-12
&
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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 11,950+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
that we would be baptized
baptized not with water
but by the Holy Spirit
washed in the Creator’s love
the living waters descending
drenching us with power
sending us forth as witnesses
at the Maker’s hour
June 5, 2011
Acts 2:1-12
&
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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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Baptized by the Holy Spirit – part 2
The Ascension only joyous
in reflection, in the past
what it must have been for them
thinking they were lost
the Master ascended
they were still here on earth
praying in constant worship
until his promise was fulfilled
Baptized by the Holy Spirit
on the day of Pentecost
the rest of Christ’s promise
redeeming all from the lost
sending us as witnesses
to the ends of the earth
offering the whole world redemption
by the price paid at the cross
June 5, 2011
Acts 2:1-12
&
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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in reflection, in the past
what it must have been for them
thinking they were lost
the Master ascended
they were still here on earth
praying in constant worship
until his promise was fulfilled
Baptized by the Holy Spirit
on the day of Pentecost
the rest of Christ’s promise
redeeming all from the lost
sending us as witnesses
to the ends of the earth
offering the whole world redemption
by the price paid at the cross
June 5, 2011
Acts 2:1-12
&
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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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Baptized by the Holy Spirit – part 1
Christ’s promise
of what would soon come
unable to be fulfilled
while he walked the earth
Only by ascending
on that blessed day
only in reflection
could we with joy say
He rose from the earth
into the arms of the Lord
redeemed from his feet of clay
to walk once more with God
Preparing a place for us
an advocate for us
intervening on our behalf
preparing a way for us
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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of what would soon come
unable to be fulfilled
while he walked the earth
Only by ascending
on that blessed day
only in reflection
could we with joy say
He rose from the earth
into the arms of the Lord
redeemed from his feet of clay
to walk once more with God
Preparing a place for us
an advocate for us
intervening on our behalf
preparing a way for us
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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Taken to Heaven
On that blessed day
completing his earthly work
God raised Christ up
from the bonds of the dust
His clay given flight
taken up to heaven
raised above the plane of this existence
to prepare a place for us
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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completing his earthly work
God raised Christ up
from the bonds of the dust
His clay given flight
taken up to heaven
raised above the plane of this existence
to prepare a place for us
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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When the Spirit Comes
A hint of the fire
of the power of that day
when the Spirit comes to earth
a charge to keep,
the blessed Great Commission,
to tell people far and wide
of the Savior’s compassion
of the saving grace
of our merciful God
lifting us from the dust
bringing us into His loving arms
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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of the power of that day
when the Spirit comes to earth
a charge to keep,
the blessed Great Commission,
to tell people far and wide
of the Savior’s compassion
of the saving grace
of our merciful God
lifting us from the dust
bringing us into His loving arms
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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To Prepare a Place
Only able to fulfill his promise
to prepare a place for us
to be our advocate in heaven
if he ascended again
Christ living out his ministry
fulfilled completely
sowing seeds of love
planted in our hearts
Dying that we may rise with him
to heaven above
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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to prepare a place for us
to be our advocate in heaven
if he ascended again
Christ living out his ministry
fulfilled completely
sowing seeds of love
planted in our hearts
Dying that we may rise with him
to heaven above
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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His earthly body
Christ’s ascension
his earthy body
getting out of the way
for the Spirit’s power
to descend on that day
fulfilling His promise
the promise of the living God
to be with us always
to the end of the age
Only with the ascension
would the coming Pentecost
be full of the fire and passion
the Spirit’s coming
in mighty power and love
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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his earthy body
getting out of the way
for the Spirit’s power
to descend on that day
fulfilling His promise
the promise of the living God
to be with us always
to the end of the age
Only with the ascension
would the coming Pentecost
be full of the fire and passion
the Spirit’s coming
in mighty power and love
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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lifting him once again unto Yourself
What a moment of release
of joy in the highest heaven
Christ’s ministry heaven on earth complete
lifting him once again unto Yourself
rejoined with the trinity
seated at the right hand of God
the lamb upon the throne
preparing a place for us
June 5, 2011
Prayer of Dedication
by GBOD 2011
http://www.gbod.org/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=nhLRJ2PMKsG&b=5924517&ct=9458583&printmode=1
&
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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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of joy in the highest heaven
Christ’s ministry heaven on earth complete
lifting him once again unto Yourself
rejoined with the trinity
seated at the right hand of God
the lamb upon the throne
preparing a place for us
June 5, 2011
Prayer of Dedication
by GBOD 2011
http://www.gbod.org/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=nhLRJ2PMKsG&b=5924517&ct=9458583&printmode=1
&
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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In His Promise
Perfect, complete
trusting in His promise
able to believe
in God, in Christ
the promises
fulfilled in the Word
longing to be with us
to heal us completely
to bring us from the pit
to rise to highest heaven
God through Christ
a way to reconcile
to fulfill His promise
if we would follow
forgiving our debt
the stain of our rebellion
reunited with Christ
in the highest heaven
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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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trusting in His promise
able to believe
in God, in Christ
the promises
fulfilled in the Word
longing to be with us
to heal us completely
to bring us from the pit
to rise to highest heaven
God through Christ
a way to reconcile
to fulfill His promise
if we would follow
forgiving our debt
the stain of our rebellion
reunited with Christ
in the highest heaven
June 5, 2011
Acts 1:3-11 (God’s Word Bible)
Luke 24:44-53 (The Message Bible)
John 14:1-3
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:8
Worship Theme: “God’s Promises”
and sermon: “I Promise. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://pastorruth.posterous.com
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 5, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
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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Ask Boldly
Ask boldly, for God will answer
granting us the desires of our hearts
speak clearly, asking directly
knocking on the door
knowing He will let us in
into His goodness
His mercy and kindness
the kingdom’s door
He will open wide
seeking ever His holy presence
in the silence of unending prayer
God will answer
offering us richly
from the endless
depths of His love
granting to us
all we need
trusting in Him
from His mercy
His compassion
for his children here below
offering a foretaste
a glimpse of heaven
in the love
He bestows
June 5, 2011
Luke 11:1-13
Lord’s Prayer
Jesus’ Teaching on Prayer
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 10, Luke 11, Luke 12
read June 5, 2011
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granting us the desires of our hearts
speak clearly, asking directly
knocking on the door
knowing He will let us in
into His goodness
His mercy and kindness
the kingdom’s door
He will open wide
seeking ever His holy presence
in the silence of unending prayer
God will answer
offering us richly
from the endless
depths of His love
granting to us
all we need
trusting in Him
from His mercy
His compassion
for his children here below
offering a foretaste
a glimpse of heaven
in the love
He bestows
June 5, 2011
Luke 11:1-13
Lord’s Prayer
Jesus’ Teaching on Prayer
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 10, Luke 11, Luke 12
read June 5, 2011
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Spending Time with Our Savior
A lesson for us in the story
busy Martha running about
noble motives, offering hospitality
but missing the larger point
Mary blessed, by her attention
Spending time at the feet of Christ
drinking in his holy message
unfocused on the things of this earth
How often do we become distracted
clinging to our busy lives
failing to stop,
to spend precious minutes
Sitting at the feet of God;
open the word
linger with Christ
heed His calling for our lives
The better path
to sit in stillness
to drink in as Mary did
God’s message for our lives
June 5, 2011
Luke 10:38-42
At the Home or Martha and Mary
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 10, Luke 11, Luke 12
read June 5, 2011
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busy Martha running about
noble motives, offering hospitality
but missing the larger point
Mary blessed, by her attention
Spending time at the feet of Christ
drinking in his holy message
unfocused on the things of this earth
How often do we become distracted
clinging to our busy lives
failing to stop,
to spend precious minutes
Sitting at the feet of God;
open the word
linger with Christ
heed His calling for our lives
The better path
to sit in stillness
to drink in as Mary did
God’s message for our lives
June 5, 2011
Luke 10:38-42
At the Home or Martha and Mary
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 10, Luke 11, Luke 12
read June 5, 2011
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Not by a subdivision
A shrewdness in the lesson
turning the words right around
a challenge to the expert
to truly understand
the living word of God
The definition of our neighbors
turned around
to focus on us
not by a subdivision,
but by our actions
here on earth
each of us to be a neighbor
offering them
God’s endless love
poured out
from our actions
lifting them up
from the dust of the earth
June 5, 2011
Luke 10:29
Luke 10:36-39
Deuteronomy 6:5
Leviticus 19:18
Luke 10:25-37
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 10, Luke 11, Luke 12
read June 5, 2011
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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turning the words right around
a challenge to the expert
to truly understand
the living word of God
The definition of our neighbors
turned around
to focus on us
not by a subdivision,
but by our actions
here on earth
each of us to be a neighbor
offering them
God’s endless love
poured out
from our actions
lifting them up
from the dust of the earth
June 5, 2011
Luke 10:29
Luke 10:36-39
Deuteronomy 6:5
Leviticus 19:18
Luke 10:25-37
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 10, Luke 11, Luke 12
read June 5, 2011
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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By His Acts a Neighbor
Taking pity on a stranger
giving of himself
showing mercy
by his acts a neighbor
living out
the word of God
giving of himself
A challenge to each believer
from the mouth of the Master,
“Go and do likewise”;
“do this and you will live.”
June 5, 2011
Luke 10:37
Luke 10:28
Deuteronomy 6:5
Leviticus 19:18
Luke 10:25-37
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 10, Luke 11, Luke 12
read June 5, 2011
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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giving of himself
showing mercy
by his acts a neighbor
living out
the word of God
giving of himself
A challenge to each believer
from the mouth of the Master,
“Go and do likewise”;
“do this and you will live.”
June 5, 2011
Luke 10:37
Luke 10:28
Deuteronomy 6:5
Leviticus 19:18
Luke 10:25-37
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 10, Luke 11, Luke 12
read June 5, 2011
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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The Scales too Heavy
The scales too heavy
over their eyes
the proud, the powerful
unable to see
the truth of Christ
ever hidden
yet let the children
come unto me
June 5, 2011
Luke 10:21
Luke 10:21-24
Luke 10:1-24
Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-two
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 10, Luke 11, Luke 12
read June 5, 2011
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over their eyes
the proud, the powerful
unable to see
the truth of Christ
ever hidden
yet let the children
come unto me
June 5, 2011
Luke 10:21
Luke 10:21-24
Luke 10:1-24
Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-two
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 10, Luke 11, Luke 12
read June 5, 2011
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Saturday, June 04, 2011
The Smell of the Spices
How strong it must have been
the pungent sweet colors
the smell of the spices
that he had been buried in
when Christ came to them
on the walk on that road
when he came into their presence
cutting the tension in the upper room
Christ alive before them
The truth, the light, a way,
changing the world forever
June 4, 2011
Luke 24:13-35
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:36-49
Jesus Appears to the Disciples
Don Francisco song,
“He’s Alive”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIndrry40Ks
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the pungent sweet colors
the smell of the spices
that he had been buried in
when Christ came to them
on the walk on that road
when he came into their presence
cutting the tension in the upper room
Christ alive before them
The truth, the light, a way,
changing the world forever
June 4, 2011
Luke 24:13-35
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:36-49
Jesus Appears to the Disciples
Don Francisco song,
“He’s Alive”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIndrry40Ks
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 11,940+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
How We Act Toward Others
The measure of our faith
when we claim His name
offering love to others
not by the words we say
How we act toward others
in the quiet of our walk
offering love to each brother
to each sister on the way
when we claim His name
offering love to others
not by the words we say
How we act toward others
in the quiet of our walk
offering love to each brother
to each sister on the way
==============
edited
January 23, 2016
Sow
Peace – v4
(merging
edits to version 2 and version 3)
edited
September 5, 2015
Sow
Peace – v3
(editing
version 2)
edited
August 19, 2015
Sow
Peace – v2
May 30,
2011
Sow
Peace
&
edited
August 21, 2015
A
Harvest of Peace – v2
June
4, 2011
A
Harvest of Peace
June
10, 2011
Wisdom
from Above
June
10, 2011
The
gears meshing
June
10, 2011
Consider
in a Calm Season
June
10, 2011
In
other decisions
June
10, 2011
Mend
First
June
10, 2011
Able
to Reconcile
June
10, 2011
Honest
Dialogue
June
10, 2011
Spoken
out of Love
June
4, 2011
Through
Brokenness
June
4, 2011
How
We Act Toward Others
May
30, 2011 and May 31, 2011
Live
Peaceably
May
30, 2011
Awkward
Seasons
Matthew
18:15-22
Romans
12:17-18
James
3:1-18
Matthew
5:24
and
second in a two-part sermon series entitled
“Sensitivity
Training II: When Church Folk Don’t Get Along.”
Peter
said he “was not preaching this sermon because we are having difficulty with
this issue. I am preaching it because I firmly believe the best time to
consider matters such as this is when tensions are not high and we can reflect
on good spiritual practices that can keep our relationships healthy. The middle part of Matthew 18 offers a good
plan for conflict resolution.”
by
the Reverend Peter A. Hey,
Wesley
United Methodist Church
Concord,
NH
May
29, 2011
A Harvest of Peace
Christ’s promise
if we follow His call
faithful to the Master
giving Him our all
Open to His message
hearing Him in our hearts
a harvest of peace in the offing
if we offer them Christ’s love
if we follow His call
faithful to the Master
giving Him our all
Open to His message
hearing Him in our hearts
a harvest of peace in the offing
if we offer them Christ’s love
==============
edited
January 23, 2016
Sow
Peace – v4
(merging
edits to version 2 and version 3)
edited
September 5, 2015
Sow
Peace – v3
(editing
version 2)
edited
August 19, 2015
Sow
Peace – v2
May 30,
2011
Sow
Peace
&
edited
August 21, 2015
A
Harvest of Peace – v2
June
4, 2011
A
Harvest of Peace
June
10, 2011
Wisdom
from Above
June
10, 2011
The
gears meshing
June
10, 2011
Consider
in a Calm Season
June
10, 2011
In
other decisions
June
10, 2011
Mend
First
June
10, 2011
Able
to Reconcile
June
10, 2011
Honest
Dialogue
June
10, 2011
Spoken
out of Love
June
4, 2011
Through
Brokenness
June
4, 2011
How
We Act Toward Others
May
30, 2011 and May 31, 2011
Live
Peaceably
May
30, 2011
Awkward
Seasons
Matthew
18:15-22
Romans
12:17-18
James
3:1-18
Matthew
5:24
and
second in a two-part sermon series entitled
“Sensitivity
Training II: When Church Folk Don’t Get Along.”
Peter
said he “was not preaching this sermon because we are having difficulty with
this issue. I am preaching it because I firmly believe the best time to
consider matters such as this is when tensions are not high and we can reflect
on good spiritual practices that can keep our relationships healthy. The middle part of Matthew 18 offers a good
plan for conflict resolution.”
by
the Reverend Peter A. Hey,
Wesley
United Methodist Church
Concord,
NH
May
29, 2011
All of my
poems and photographs are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002,
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,
2016. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for
usage. See all 40,780+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
Through Brokenness
Only in dying
through brokenness
through the sacrifice of God
the church was reborn
community through brokenness
Breaking of bread
the pouring of the cup
our Savior’s body broken
that we may be lifted up.
through brokenness
through the sacrifice of God
the church was reborn
community through brokenness
Breaking of bread
the pouring of the cup
our Savior’s body broken
that we may be lifted up.
==============
edited
January 23, 2016
Sow
Peace – v4
(merging
edits to version 2 and version 3)
edited
September 5, 2015
Sow
Peace – v3
(editing
version 2)
edited
August 19, 2015
Sow
Peace – v2
May 30,
2011
Sow
Peace
&
edited
August 21, 2015
A
Harvest of Peace – v2
June
4, 2011
A
Harvest of Peace
June
10, 2011
Wisdom
from Above
June
10, 2011
The
gears meshing
June
10, 2011
Consider
in a Calm Season
June
10, 2011
In
other decisions
June
10, 2011
Mend
First
June
10, 2011
Able
to Reconcile
June
10, 2011
Honest
Dialogue
June
10, 2011
Spoken
out of Love
June
4, 2011
Through
Brokenness
June
4, 2011
How
We Act Toward Others
May
30, 2011 and May 31, 2011
Live
Peaceably
May
30, 2011
Awkward
Seasons
Matthew
18:15-22
Romans
12:17-18
James
3:1-18
Matthew
5:24
and
second in a two-part sermon series entitled
“Sensitivity
Training II: When Church Folk Don’t Get Along.”
Peter
said he “was not preaching this sermon because we are having difficulty with
this issue. I am preaching it because I firmly believe the best time to
consider matters such as this is when tensions are not high and we can reflect
on good spiritual practices that can keep our relationships healthy. The middle part of Matthew 18 offers a good
plan for conflict resolution.”
by
the Reverend Peter A. Hey,
Wesley
United Methodist Church
Concord,
NH
May
29, 2011
All of my
poems and photographs are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002,
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,
2016. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for
usage. See all 40,780+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
Something of Heaven – v2
Something of heaven
can be here with us
out of the dialogue
the hearing of the message
the voice of God
a relationship, a way of life
emboldening us, lifting us
within the realities of earth;
something of heaven here
walking here with us
edited June 4, 2011
based on request to use extract of the poem,
“Something of Heaven”
in the sermon tomorrow; by
The Reverend Canon William (Chip) H. Stokes, Rector
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
188 South Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
&
June 10, 2007 16:36
Romans 4:13-25 & Hebrews 11:1-10
based on the sermon, “Hearing Faith”, by
the Reverend Orin D. Watson, retired ordained
elder with the Illinois Great Rivers Conference
of the United Methodist Church, a pastor for over
60 years, and a wonderful witness to faith
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.
can be here with us
out of the dialogue
the hearing of the message
the voice of God
a relationship, a way of life
emboldening us, lifting us
within the realities of earth;
something of heaven here
walking here with us
edited June 4, 2011
based on request to use extract of the poem,
“Something of Heaven”
in the sermon tomorrow; by
The Reverend Canon William (Chip) H. Stokes, Rector
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
188 South Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
&
June 10, 2007 16:36
Romans 4:13-25 & Hebrews 11:1-10
based on the sermon, “Hearing Faith”, by
the Reverend Orin D. Watson, retired ordained
elder with the Illinois Great Rivers Conference
of the United Methodist Church, a pastor for over
60 years, and a wonderful witness to faith
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.
Friday, June 03, 2011
As if Frozen Solid
If we believe
able to walk on waters
standing on stormy seas
if we would but follow
hearing our Master
following his call
as if frozen solid
nothing to fear at all
June 3, 2011
Matthew 14:22-33
Walking on Water
&
------------------
when we listen to the wind
Matthew 14:22-33
Walking on Water
Matthew 14:13-17:13
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for October 13, 2010,
read October 21, 2010
&
-------------------
Following When Called
February 8, 2010 (title 2/7/2010)
Luke 5:1-11
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for February 1, 2010 to February 7, 2010,
“Epiphanies”,
by V.H. “Sonnye” Dixon, Jr
for February 6, 2010 (Luke 5:1-11)
for February 7, 2010 (Luke 5:1-11)
&
Isaiah 6:1-8 – Isaiah in the throne room
Luke 5:1-11 – Peter, James, and John by Lake Galilee
Acts 9:1-9 – Saul/Paul on the Damascus Road
and
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-february-1-7/
for February 1, 2010 to February 7, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for February 1, 2010
for February 2, 2010
for February 3, 2010
and for February 4, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,930+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
able to walk on waters
standing on stormy seas
if we would but follow
hearing our Master
following his call
as if frozen solid
nothing to fear at all
June 3, 2011
Matthew 14:22-33
Walking on Water
&
------------------
when we listen to the wind
Matthew 14:22-33
Walking on Water
Matthew 14:13-17:13
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for October 13, 2010,
read October 21, 2010
&
-------------------
Following When Called
February 8, 2010 (title 2/7/2010)
Luke 5:1-11
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for February 1, 2010 to February 7, 2010,
“Epiphanies”,
by V.H. “Sonnye” Dixon, Jr
for February 6, 2010 (Luke 5:1-11)
for February 7, 2010 (Luke 5:1-11)
&
Isaiah 6:1-8 – Isaiah in the throne room
Luke 5:1-11 – Peter, James, and John by Lake Galilee
Acts 9:1-9 – Saul/Paul on the Damascus Road
and
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-february-1-7/
for February 1, 2010 to February 7, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for February 1, 2010
for February 2, 2010
for February 3, 2010
and for February 4, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,930+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
A Day Alive
A wish for tomorrow
for those with birthdays
for new beginnings
and hope for more
A day alive
full of wonder
ready for bursting
bursting wide open
June 3, 2011
birthday wishes on Facebook;
on writing poetry,
as casting stones
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 11,930+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
for those with birthdays
for new beginnings
and hope for more
A day alive
full of wonder
ready for bursting
bursting wide open
June 3, 2011
birthday wishes on Facebook;
on writing poetry,
as casting stones
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 11,930+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Up onto the waters
Going when he was called
standing, walking
up onto the waters
coming to the Master
hearing His voice
heeding His call
going where he was led
out into the world
June 3, 2011
Matthew 14:22-33
Walking on Water
&
------------------
when we listen to the wind
Matthew 14:22-33
Walking on Water
Matthew 14:13-17:13
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for October 13, 2010,
read October 21, 2010
&
-------------------
Following When Called
February 8, 2010 (title 2/7/2010)
Luke 5:1-11
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for February 1, 2010 to February 7, 2010,
“Epiphanies”,
by V.H. “Sonnye” Dixon, Jr
for February 6, 2010 (Luke 5:1-11)
for February 7, 2010 (Luke 5:1-11)
&
Isaiah 6:1-8 – Isaiah in the throne room
Luke 5:1-11 – Peter, James, and John by Lake Galilee
Acts 9:1-9 – Saul/Paul on the Damascus Road
and
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-february-1-7/
for February 1, 2010 to February 7, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for February 1, 2010
for February 2, 2010
for February 3, 2010
and for February 4, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,930+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
standing, walking
up onto the waters
coming to the Master
hearing His voice
heeding His call
going where he was led
out into the world
June 3, 2011
Matthew 14:22-33
Walking on Water
&
------------------
when we listen to the wind
Matthew 14:22-33
Walking on Water
Matthew 14:13-17:13
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for October 13, 2010,
read October 21, 2010
&
-------------------
Following When Called
February 8, 2010 (title 2/7/2010)
Luke 5:1-11
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for February 1, 2010 to February 7, 2010,
“Epiphanies”,
by V.H. “Sonnye” Dixon, Jr
for February 6, 2010 (Luke 5:1-11)
for February 7, 2010 (Luke 5:1-11)
&
Isaiah 6:1-8 – Isaiah in the throne room
Luke 5:1-11 – Peter, James, and John by Lake Galilee
Acts 9:1-9 – Saul/Paul on the Damascus Road
and
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-february-1-7/
for February 1, 2010 to February 7, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for February 1, 2010
for February 2, 2010
for February 3, 2010
and for February 4, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 11,930+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
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