Love Freed

The words innocent
of love freed
not mere biology
nobler things than these
Our law, hope
changing in these days
moved by mercy, redemption
walking in Christ’s ways

June 25, 2011
Love on Trial,
http://www.loveontrial.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-On-Trial/190582754298364
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
http://www.rmnetwork.org/amy-delong/
&
Events of June 23 in Kaukauna - part 4
by Pastor Will Green
http://saintnicholasisinhull.blogspot.com/2011/06/events-of-june-23-in-kaukauna-part-4.html
&
Still Small Voices
by Deaconess Rachel Harvey
http://umonfire.blogspot.com/2011/06/still-small-voices.html
&
sign in front of our Church
ALL ARE WELCOME
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_136632035559
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 25, 2011
&
Matthew 10:40-42
2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16
Psalm 13
Worship Theme: “All Are Welcome”
and sermon: “Ambassadors for God”
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
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_136632035559
Suncook United Methodist Church
June 26, 2011
Second Sunday in Pentecost
&
note of Cynthia Good
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000252694374
on Keith Olbermann Special Comment
http://www.towleroad.com/2011/06/olbermannmarriage.html
and
Passage of gay marriage bill in New York last night
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/gay-marriage-vote-a-milestone-in-new-york/2011/06/24/AGTGZrjH_story.html?fb_ref=NetworkNews&fb_source=home_oneline
&
posting on my Facebook page
“my 'heart' sinks with your continued association with the United Methodist church. God's Word clearly says that the Lord’s command is no females are allowed to be leaders. 1 Cor. 14:33-38; 1 Tim 2:12-3:12. Violating God's Word is not a recommended path to follow.”
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
http://www.facebook.com/#!/keleayon
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/195
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission

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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 40,300+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

You are a letter of Christ

A message of God
written, sealed
preserved for God’s purpose
that all would be healed

Held in Your hands
written on our hearts
sharing God’s mercy
His love written large

Offering us salvation
a way through this divide
a path to the Kingdom
with Christ by our side

June 25, 2011
Events of June 23 in Kaukauna - part 4
by Pastor Will Green
http://saintnicholasisinhull.blogspot.com/2011/06/events-of-june-23-in-kaukauna-part-4.html
&
Still Small Voices
by Deaconess Rachel Harvey
http://umonfire.blogspot.com/2011/06/still-small-voices.html
&
sign in front of our Church
ALL ARE WELCOME
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_136632035559
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 25, 2011
&
Matthew 10:40-42
2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16
Psalm 13
Worship Theme: “All Are Welcome”
and sermon: “Ambassadors for God”
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
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_136632035559
Suncook United Methodist Church
June 26, 2011
Second Sunday in Pentecost
&
note of Cynthia Good
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000252694374
on Keith Olbermann Special Comment
http://www.towleroad.com/2011/06/olbermannmarriage.html
and
Passage of gay marriage bill in New York last night
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/gay-marriage-vote-a-milestone-in-new-york/2011/06/24/AGTGZrjH_story.html?fb_ref=NetworkNews&fb_source=home_oneline
&
posting on my Facebook page
“my 'heart' sinks with your continued association with the United Methodist church. God's Word clearly says that the Lord’s command is no females are allowed to be leaders. 1 Cor. 14:33-38; 1 Tim 2:12-3:12. Violating God's Word is not a recommended path to follow.”
&
verdict and judgment in Love on Trial,
http://www.loveontrial.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-On-Trial/190582754298364
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
http://www.rmnetwork.org/amy-delong/
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
http://www.facebook.com/#!/keleayon
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/195
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission


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 12,220+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

God’s Abundant Love

unbound by our strictures
by our pedestrian ways
unleashed from scarcity
the timidity of our days
God’s abundant love
washing over us
healing our brokenness
lifting us from the dust

June 25, 2011
Still Small Voices
by Deaconess Rachel Harvey
http://umonfire.blogspot.com/2011/06/still-small-voices.html
&
sign in front of our Church
ALL ARE WELCOME
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_136632035559
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 25, 2011
&
Matthew 10:40-42
2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16
Psalm 13
Worship Theme: “All Are Welcome”
and sermon: “Ambassadors for God”
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
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_136632035559
Suncook United Methodist Church
June 26, 2011
Second Sunday in Pentecost
&
note of Cynthia Good
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000252694374
on Keith Olbermann Special Comment
http://www.towleroad.com/2011/06/olbermannmarriage.html
and
Passage of gay marriage bill in New York last night
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/gay-marriage-vote-a-milestone-in-new-york/2011/06/24/AGTGZrjH_story.html?fb_ref=NetworkNews&fb_source=home_oneline
&
posting on my Facebook page
“my 'heart' sinks with your continued association with the United Methodist church. God's Word clearly says that the Lord’s command is no females are allowed to be leaders. 1 Cor. 14:33-38; 1 Tim 2:12-3:12. Violating God's Word is not a recommended path to follow.”
&
verdict and judgment in Love on Trial,
http://www.loveontrial.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-On-Trial/190582754298364
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
http://www.rmnetwork.org/amy-delong/
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
http://www.facebook.com/#!/keleayon
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/195
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission



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 12,210+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

listen deeply to the still small voices

Our brothers, our sisters
crying out to us
for justice, for mercy
for love in His name
All to be equal
all equally loved
in the message of the gospel
of the one who went to the cross
to listen deeply
to the still small voices
crying out for mercy, for justice
in all our holy places

June 25, 2011
Still Small Voices
by Deaconess Rachel Harvey
http://umonfire.blogspot.com/2011/06/still-small-voices.html
&
sign in front of our Church
ALL ARE WELCOME
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_136632035559
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 25, 2011
&
Matthew 10:40-42
2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16
Psalm 13
Worship Theme: “All Are Welcome”
and sermon: “Ambassadors for God”
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
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_136632035559
Suncook United Methodist Church
June 26, 2011
Second Sunday in Pentecost
&
note of Cynthia Good
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000252694374
on Keith Olbermann Special Comment
http://www.towleroad.com/2011/06/olbermannmarriage.html
and
Passage of gay marriage bill in New York last night
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/gay-marriage-vote-a-milestone-in-new-york/2011/06/24/AGTGZrjH_story.html?fb_ref=NetworkNews&fb_source=home_oneline
&
posting on my Facebook page
“my 'heart' sinks with your continued association with the United Methodist church. God's Word clearly says that the Lord’s command is no females are allowed to be leaders. 1 Cor. 14:33-38; 1 Tim 2:12-3:12. Violating God's Word is not a recommended path to follow.”
&
verdict and judgment in Love on Trial,
http://www.loveontrial.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-On-Trial/190582754298364
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
http://www.rmnetwork.org/amy-delong/
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
http://www.facebook.com/#!/keleayon
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/195
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission

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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 40,300+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Gospel of Our Brother

Love the message
the call to our hearts
the small voices calling
to embody the Christ
The one who was sent
re-presenting the King
our calling to live out
the gospel, the good news,
of our brother, the Christ
Our Master, our Guide
our Savior, our brother
the first-born of Creation
and of the Resurrection
Following His example
of unmerited love
given freely to all
on the altar of the cross
The measure of our witness
representing the Christ
sharing with all the gospel
of our brother, our God

June 25, 2011
Still Small Voices
by Deaconess Rachel Harvey
http://umonfire.blogspot.com/2011/06/still-small-voices.html
&
sign in front of our Church
ALL ARE WELCOME
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_136632035559
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 25, 2011
&
Matthew 10:40-42
2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16
Psalm 13
Worship Theme: “All Are Welcome”
and sermon: “Ambassadors for God”
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
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_136632035559
Suncook United Methodist Church
June 26, 2011
Second Sunday in Pentecost
&
note of Cynthia Good
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000252694374
on Keith Olbermann Special Comment
http://www.towleroad.com/2011/06/olbermannmarriage.html
and
Passage of gay marriage bill in New York last night
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/gay-marriage-vote-a-milestone-in-new-york/2011/06/24/AGTGZrjH_story.html?fb_ref=NetworkNews&fb_source=home_oneline
&
posting on my Facebook page
“my 'heart' sinks with your continued association with the United Methodist church. God's Word clearly says that the Lord’s command is no females are allowed to be leaders. 1 Cor. 14:33-38; 1 Tim 2:12-3:12. Violating God's Word is not a recommended path to follow.”
&
verdict and judgment in Love on Trial,
http://www.loveontrial.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-On-Trial/190582754298364
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
http://www.rmnetwork.org/amy-delong/
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
http://www.facebook.com/#!/keleayon
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/195
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission

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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 40,300+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Embodying the Gospel

The words of the scripture
of who we truly are
if we are truly faithful
following Your call

Embodying the gospel
re-presenting Christ
showing love to all
from the depths of God’s grace

June 25, 2011
Still Small Voices
by Deaconess Rachel Harvey
http://umonfire.blogspot.com/2011/06/still-small-voices.html
&
sign in front of our Church
ALL ARE WELCOME
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_136632035559
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 25, 2011
&
Matthew 10:40-42
2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16
Psalm 13
Worship Theme: “All Are Welcome”
and sermon: “Ambassadors for God”
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
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_136632035559
Suncook United Methodist Church
June 26, 2011
Second Sunday in Pentecost
&
note of Cynthia Good
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000252694374
on Keith Olbermann Special Comment
http://www.towleroad.com/2011/06/olbermannmarriage.html
and
Passage of gay marriage bill in New York last night
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/gay-marriage-vote-a-milestone-in-new-york/2011/06/24/AGTGZrjH_story.html?fb_ref=NetworkNews&fb_source=home_oneline
&
posting on my Facebook page
“my 'heart' sinks with your continued association with the United Methodist church. God's Word clearly says that the Lord’s command is no females are allowed to be leaders. 1 Cor. 14:33-38; 1 Tim 2:12-3:12. Violating God's Word is not a recommended path to follow.”
&
verdict and judgment in Love on Trial,
http://www.loveontrial.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-On-Trial/190582754298364
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
http://www.rmnetwork.org/amy-delong/
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
http://www.facebook.com/#!/keleayon
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/195
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission


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 12,210+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

ALL ARE WELCOME here

The words of hope
of our desire
our hope as a people
living by our creed

Open hearts, open minds,
open doors to one another
ALL ARE WELCOME;
come, enter in

The words on our sign
before the entrance
calling to our brothers, our sisters,
our neighbors in this place

A desire for union
for full inclusion
all God’s children
all the people on earth

June 25, 2011
sign in front of our Church
ALL ARE WELCOME
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_136632035559
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 25, 2011
&
Matthew 10:40-42
2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16
Psalm 13
Worship Theme: “All Are Welcome”
and sermon: “Ambassadors for God”
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
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_136632035559
Suncook United Methodist Church
June 26, 2011
Second Sunday in Pentecost
&
note of Cynthia Good
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000252694374
on Keith Olbermann Special Comment
http://www.towleroad.com/2011/06/olbermannmarriage.html
and
Passage of gay marriage bill in New York last night
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/gay-marriage-vote-a-milestone-in-new-york/2011/06/24/AGTGZrjH_story.html?fb_ref=NetworkNews&fb_source=home_oneline
&
posting on my Facebook page
“my 'heart' sinks with your continued association with the United Methodist church. God's Word clearly says that the Lord’s command is no females are allowed to be leaders. 1 Cor. 14:33-38; 1 Tim 2:12-3:12. Violating God's Word is not a recommended path to follow.”
&
verdict and judgment in Love on Trial,
http://www.loveontrial.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-On-Trial/190582754298364
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
http://www.rmnetwork.org/amy-delong/
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
http://www.facebook.com/#!/keleayon
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/195
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission

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 12,210+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

written in the book of love

That we would be His disciples
not judging our neighbors
offering love
in the name of our Lord
that we would be humble
gracious to our sister, our brothers
that our name would be written
written in God’s book of love
messengers ever
witnesses here
God’s holy people
here on this earth
Going in His name
the one who was sent
commissioned and anoint
to the ends of the earth

June 25, 2011

written in the book of love

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/06/written-in-book-of-love.html

note of Cynthia Good

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000252694374

on Keith Olbermann Special Comment

http://www.towleroad.com/2011/06/olbermannmarriage.html

and

Passage of gay marriage bill in New York last night

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/gay-marriage-vote-a-milestone-in-new-york/2011/06/24/AGTGZrjH_story.html?fb_ref=NetworkNews&fb_source=home_oneline

&

posting on my Facebook page

“my 'heart' sinks with your continued association with the United Methodist church. God's Word clearly says that the Lord’s command is no females are allowed to be leaders. 1 Cor. 14:33-38; 1 Tim 2:12-3:12. Violating God's Word is not a recommended path to follow.”

&

verdict and judgment in Love on Trial,

http://www.loveontrial.org/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-On-Trial/190582754298364

the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166

http://www.rmnetwork.org/amy-delong/

&

John 8:1-11

&

Samuel Thompson’s

http://www.facebook.com/#!/keleayon

Inclusion Essay

shared at the New England United Methodist Church

Annual Conference

http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/195

in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network

http://www.rmnetwork.org/

for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,

June 10, 2011

&

in part inspired by conversations with

the Reverend John Makokha

http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505

Riruta UMC

http://rirutaumc.org

http://www.rmnetwork.org/

Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html

Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html

&

Matthew 25:31-46

The Sheep and the Goats

&
Matthew 28:18-20

Great Commission

&

Matthew 10:40-42

2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16

Psalm 13

Worship Theme: “All Are Welcome”

and sermon: “Ambassadors for God”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

June 26, 2011

Second Sunday in Pentecost

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 28,720+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Open to Love

Our hearts open wide
welcoming each other
each sister, each brother
in the name of our God
Open to love
to God’s manifestations
each of us a message
sent by our King
To go and to serve
to model for our neighbors
the love of our God
written on our lives
In the book of love
to fill more pages
offering hope, redemption
in the gifts of our Lord


June 25, 2011
Passage of gay marriage bill in New York last night
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/gay-marriage-vote-a-milestone-in-new-york/2011/06/24/AGTGZrjH_story.html?fb_ref=NetworkNews&fb_source=home_oneline
&
posting on my Facebook page
“my 'heart' sinks with your continued association with the United Methodist church. God's Word clearly says that the Lord’s command is no females are allowed to be leaders. 1 Cor. 14:33-38; 1 Tim 2:12-3:12. Violating God's Word is not a recommended path to follow.”
&
verdict and judgment in Love on Trial,
http://www.loveontrial.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-On-Trial/190582754298364
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
http://www.rmnetwork.org/amy-delong/
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
http://www.facebook.com/#!/keleayon
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/195
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
&
Matthew 10:40-42
2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16
Psalm 13
Worship Theme: “All Are Welcome”
and sermon: “Ambassadors for God”
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 26, 2011
Second Sunday in Pentecost

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 25,580+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Into their closed hearts

A prayer for the morning
for healing with the sun
the rising of the day
to greet the risen one
That God would descend
healing this breach
entering into closed hearts
open to his words
to what he would teach
leading us on
together as one
welcoming each other
with the depths of God’s love

June 25, 2011
Passage of gay marriage bill in New York last night
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/gay-marriage-vote-a-milestone-in-new-york/2011/06/24/AGTGZrjH_story.html?fb_ref=NetworkNews&fb_source=home_oneline
&
posting on my Facebook page
“my 'heart' sinks with your continued association with the United Methodist church. God's Word clearly says that the Lord’s command is no females are allowed to be leaders. 1 Cor. 14:33-38; 1 Tim 2:12-3:12. Violating God's Word is not a recommended path to follow.”
&
verdict and judgment in Love on Trial,
http://www.loveontrial.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-On-Trial/190582754298364
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
http://www.rmnetwork.org/amy-delong/
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
http://www.facebook.com/#!/keleayon
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/195
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission
&
Matthew 10:40-42
2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16
Psalm 13
Worship Theme: “All Are Welcome”
and sermon: “Ambassadors for God”
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 26, 2011
Second Sunday in Pentecost


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 12,210+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

into their closed room

Like the disciples waiting
pondering a future
the Christ entering in with them
into their closed room
Unbound by walls
limits of man
free to be with them
with us in our trials
in this walk of life
guiding us ever
into the light

June 25, 2011
Love on Trial,
http://www.loveontrial.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-On-Trial/190582754298364
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
http://www.rmnetwork.org/amy-delong/
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
http://www.facebook.com/#!/keleayon
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/195
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 25,580+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Welcoming God - 2

The teaching clear
from the mouth of our Savior
Each believer
representing God
offering hope
in the word from above
bearing the love of God
to the ends of the earth

Each one we greet
welcoming Christ
Welcoming God
sitting at the Master’s feet
Anointed for a purpose
to spread God’s holy word
to a world in need of healing
a way to come back home


June 24, 2011 and June 25, 2011
Matthew 10:40-42
2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16
Psalm 13
Worship Theme: “All Are Welcome”
and sermon: “Ambassadors for God”
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 26, 2011
Second Sunday in Pentecost


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 12,210+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

my heart rejoices in your salvation

My heart rejoices in your salvation
bringing me from the dead
restoring my life to me
by you I am fed

Brought to a place of joy
hearing Your Spirit’s call
answering as Isaiah did so long ago
giving You my all

June 26, 2011
Psalm 13
Worship Theme: “All Are Welcome”
and sermon: “Ambassadors for God”
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 26, 2011
Second Sunday in Pentecost

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 12,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

I trust in your unfailing love

I prayer I too echo
the words of the psalmist
written so long ago
but inscribed in believers’ hearts

I trust in Your unfailing love
living, almighty God
watch over me from above
while I walk here below

Guide my steps on my path
lift me when I fall
come to me Lord when I call
I give to You my all

June 26, 2011
Psalm 13
Worship Theme: “All Are Welcome”
and sermon: “Ambassadors for God”
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 26, 2011
Second Sunday in Pentecost


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 12,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Give Light to My Eyes

Give me vision Lord
so that I may see
the path You have laid before me
the journey You foresee

Give light to my eyes
vision for Your future
walking with me Savior
in Your indwelling Spirit
living within me

June 26, 2011
Psalm 13
Worship Theme: “All Are Welcome”
and sermon: “Ambassadors for God”
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 26, 2011
Second Sunday in Pentecost

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 12,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Our Doors Wide Open

Welcome to all
come to the Lord
worship with us
to hear God’s word

Come within
our doors open wide
come, enter in
all who are weary

Welcome, brothers,
sisters here among us
join with us
in the presence of God

Come, enter,
our doors wide open
listen, hear,
the calling of the Lord

June 26, 2011
Psalm 13
Worship Theme: “All Are Welcome”
and sermon: “Ambassadors for God”
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 26, 2011
Second Sunday in Pentecost

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 12,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Open to Us

God’s arms open
open to us
His kingdom our
for us He came to earth
Pentecost fire He gives
by the Spirit
leading us to glory
if we would only follow

June 26, 2011
Psalm 13
Worship Theme: “All Are Welcome”
and sermon: “Ambassadors for God”
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 26, 2011
Second Sunday in Pentecost

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 12,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Come Unto Me

Come unto me
as if little children
come unto me
all who are tired, hurting

God, Christ calls us
from the dust of this earth
light into the darkness, shining
shining on us

Calling us to him
come, all are welcome,
come to me my children
come and find your rest

I will be with you
I will not forsake you
you are my beloved
I care for all of you


June 26, 2011
Psalm 13
Worship Theme: “All Are Welcome”
and sermon: “Ambassadors for God”
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 26, 2011
Second Sunday in Pentecost

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 12,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Status not a Crime

A blessing in a judgment
status not a crime
who she is, always was
a loved child of God
Love not a crime
the judgment of her peers
healing in the days to come
some of it in tears

June 23, 2011 and June 24, 2011
Love on Trial,
http://www.loveontrial.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-On-Trial/190582754298364
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
which begins on June 20, 2011
http://www.rmnetwork.org/amy-delong/
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
http://www.facebook.com/#!/keleayon
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/195
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 25,610+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Not by Who She is

Only by what she did
offering them love
blessing their union
prayers to God above

Not by who she is
status not a crime
judgment not for this
the healing is sublime

June 23, 2011
Love on Trial,
http://www.loveontrial.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-On-Trial/190582754298364
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
which begins on June 20, 2011
http://www.rmnetwork.org/amy-delong/
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
http://www.facebook.com/#!/keleayon
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/195
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 25,580+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Able to Breathe

Denied their pound of flesh
for who she is
able to breathe freely
falling to her knees
The stumbling block
a stepping stone
finding union, wholeness
in you we are restored

June 23, 2011 and June 24, 2011
Love on Trial,
http://www.loveontrial.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-On-Trial/190582754298364
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
which begins on June 20, 2011
http://www.rmnetwork.org/amy-delong/
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
http://www.facebook.com/#!/keleayon
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/195
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 25,580+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Able to Breath - unedited

Denied their pound of flesh
for who she is
able to breathe freely
falling to her knees
The stumbling block
a stepping stone
on our sacred path
finding union, wholeness
on Your word we stand

June 23, 2011
Love on Trial,
http://www.loveontrial.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-On-Trial/190582754298364
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
which begins on June 20, 2011
http://www.rmnetwork.org/amy-delong/
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
http://www.facebook.com/#!/keleayon
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/195
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission

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 21,040+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

With Your Spirit

With Your Spirit, Lord
bind the wounds that exist
help us to discern
the path You have for us

How can we be one people
how can we serve You, oh God
when our words divide us
pulling ourselves apart



June 24, 2011
Love on Trial,
http://www.loveontrial.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-On-Trial/190582754298364
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
which begins on June 20, 2011
http://www.rmnetwork.org/amy-delong/
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
http://www.facebook.com/#!/keleayon
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/195
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission

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 21,040+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

With Trust

Our lives in hope
in a sense of love
with trust in our Savior
in the living God
who reigns on high
Knowing God
is ever with us
lifting us up
from the dust
of this earth
calling us
back to him
offering us
his boundless love

June 24, 2011
after seeing poem, “With Faith”,
before posting it to www.christianpoetry.org

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 21,040+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

With Hope

With hope
we journey
in our walk of faith
knowing we can count on
the promises of God

Here with us ever
on this holy journey
sharing the story of his coming
and his return to the earth

Moving beyond the dust
the things of the world
seeking ever after
the glory of the Lord

June 24, 2011
after seeing poem, “With Faith”,
before posting it to www.christianpoetry.org



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 21,040+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In Peace

With peace
going forward
in a state of peace
holy grace
moving me ever
ever closer
to Your face
To see You Father
to touch the robe, Your feet
to ever walk with You
at the end of my days

June 24, 2011
after seeing poem, “With Faith”,
before posting it to www.christianpoetry.org



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 21,040+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

With Sutures of Love

May the wounds be bound up
the open fissures
the schism of making
may unity be restored
May God bind us
deep in our hearts
with sutures of love
may the wounds be bound up

June 23, 2011
Love on Trial,
http://www.loveontrial.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-On-Trial/190582754298364
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
which begins on June 20, 2011
http://www.rmnetwork.org/amy-delong/
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
http://www.facebook.com/#!/keleayon
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/195
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission

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 21,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

May Christ Join Them

May Christ Join Them
into their closed room
unhindered by our walls
barriers of man
The living Spirit,
God, the great I Am,
entering in with them
into their closed room

June 23, 2011
Love on Trial,
http://www.loveontrial.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-On-Trial/190582754298364
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
which begins on June 20, 2011
http://www.rmnetwork.org/amy-delong/
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
http://www.facebook.com/#!/keleayon
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/195
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission


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 12,190+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

For Extending God’s Hand

Guilty, the verdict,
for offering love
for extending Christ’s hand
joining theirs as one

Offering blessing
in the circle of faith
the arms of the Creator
not shunning, disgrace

In this time, this place
for this guilty
being Christ in this world
blessing and comfort

Grace like water
rather than shunning
love in the circle
the community gathered

June 22, 2011
Love on Trial,
http://www.loveontrial.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-On-Trial/190582754298364
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
which begins on June 20, 2011
http://www.rmnetwork.org/amy-delong/
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
http://www.facebook.com/#!/keleayon
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/195
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission


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 12,190+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

For Offering Love

For sharing God’s grace
offering love
sharing their love
standing before God
For this shamed
judged guilty
for this alone
the stones at the ready.

A prayer for mercy
for those in the crowd
the thirteen judging
may they rest tonight
Hearing Christ speaking
calling to them
to set down their stones
to offer their love

June 22, 2011
Love on Trial,
http://www.loveontrial.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-On-Trial/190582754298364
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
which begins on June 20, 2011
http://www.rmnetwork.org/amy-delong/
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
http://www.facebook.com/#!/keleayon
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/195
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission

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 12,190+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

The Sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ

Healed of all our sin
redeemed from the dead
the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ
bringing us back to life

Nothing in history can compare
to this total act of love
giving his life for us
raising us from death


June 20, 2011
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
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
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”


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 20,050+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ

So much of love
of the true nature of God
in the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ
coming down to earth

To each us of God’s love
healing our brokenness
guiding us to walk in the light
giving his life for us


June 20, 2011
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
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
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”


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 12,190+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

The Choice of the Lord Jesus Christ

Our lives have meaning
because of His choice
the choice of the Lord Jesus Christ
to descend from heaven above
To come to this lowly earth
going to the cross for us
Taking the cup
the cup of our sin
drinking of the bitterness
going to the cross
that we may live
preparing a place for us.


June 20, 2011
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
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
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”


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 12,190+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

The Hope of the Lord Jesus Christ

All of our lives given grace
the hope of the Lord Jesus Christ
who came to the earth for us
preparing a place in heaven above
a place in heaven for us


June 20, 2011
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
Final Greeting
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
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
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”


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 12,190+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

The Love of God - 2

The love of God
the arms of His love
surrounding us ever
felt from above
God’s presence with us
all of our days
healing us ever
calling us to praise
God here
in our trials each day
with us our whole lives
all along the way


June 20, 2011
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
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
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”


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 12,190+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

The Unmerited Grace of God

Even the statement,
of what we have been given,
the unmerited grace of God
sent from the highest heaven
redeeming us with love
by sending His Son
leading us to heaven
if we follow His call
by the Spirit’s guiding
giving our all
to God our Creator,
our Redeemer,
our King;
in the courts of heaven
oh let us sing.



June 20, 2011
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”

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
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011

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
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”

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 21,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Sacrifice of God

The sacrifice of God
in giving us His Son
in letting Him die
to take on our sin
What more could God give
than His only Son
the Priest, the Lamb
paying our cost
on the altar of the cross
The divine becoming flesh
showing us love
feeling pain, death
rising, that we may live


June 20, 2011
John 3:16
&
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
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
Trinity Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3833883/k.F990/Special_Sundays__Peace_with_Justice_Sunday__Overview.htm
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Father’s Day
June 19, 2011
&
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
and Chapter 13, “A Meeting of Hearts”


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 12,190+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live