The garment of the Spirit
protection from the world
bathing us with water
crowned with His love
Clothed with power from on high
the Spirit like a dove
sent to spread God’s word
repenting of our sin
Forgiveness in God’s blessing
that we too may live
walking with our Savior
oh let our new life begin
July 6, 2011
Luke 24:49
Luke 24:36-49
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 22, Luke 23, Luke 24
read July 3, 2011
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Wednesday, July 06, 2011
On the Day He Died
Today, on the day he died
with Christ in glory
walking in paradise
The good thief reaping
a harvest of joy
with Christ in glory
life, evermore
July 6, 2011
Luke 23:43
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 22, Luke 23, Luke 24
read July 3, 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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with Christ in glory
walking in paradise
The good thief reaping
a harvest of joy
with Christ in glory
life, evermore
July 6, 2011
Luke 23:43
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 22, Luke 23, Luke 24
read July 3, 2011
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,320+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Monday, July 04, 2011
Slaves of Christ
Servants, slaves of Christ
our bodies, our blood
the sacrifice, the offering
our gifts to God
given freely
willingly, by our choice
submitting our lives
completely to God
for his holy purpose
forever, for all times
July 4, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 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 12,290+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
our bodies, our blood
the sacrifice, the offering
our gifts to God
given freely
willingly, by our choice
submitting our lives
completely to God
for his holy purpose
forever, for all times
July 4, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 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 12,290+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
Slaves with Christ
Freed by Christ
from our past
the way of the world
Slaves with Christ
to God, submitting
giving of our wills
our lives given
given to God
His will for our lives
our lives no more
we are only the bodies
the gloves, the tissue
within which God’s will
God’s perfect love
alive, through us
if we submit, to God
like Christ in the garden
God’s vessel
poured out for the world.
July 4, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 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 12,290+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
from our past
the way of the world
Slaves with Christ
to God, submitting
giving of our wills
our lives given
given to God
His will for our lives
our lives no more
we are only the bodies
the gloves, the tissue
within which God’s will
God’s perfect love
alive, through us
if we submit, to God
like Christ in the garden
God’s vessel
poured out for the world.
July 4, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 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 12,290+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
Those who have fought
We remember
in the midst of our celebration
gathered as a people
though spread across our land
Remembering those
those who spoke out
words of freedom
those who fought
to make those truths real
those who have died for us
the cost of our freedom
The vision to speak this dream
and the courage to keep it alive
July 4, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 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 12,310+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
in the midst of our celebration
gathered as a people
though spread across our land
Remembering those
those who spoke out
words of freedom
those who fought
to make those truths real
those who have died for us
the cost of our freedom
The vision to speak this dream
and the courage to keep it alive
July 4, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 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 12,310+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
In the Power of God
In the power of God
raised from the dead
rising from the water of life
raised to heaven above
with Christ
high above the earth
Standing with our Savior
at the end of our days
heeding our Master’s call
walking in his ways
healed of all brokenness
restored by God’s grace
July 4, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 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 12,310+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
raised from the dead
rising from the water of life
raised to heaven above
with Christ
high above the earth
Standing with our Savior
at the end of our days
heeding our Master’s call
walking in his ways
healed of all brokenness
restored by God’s grace
July 4, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 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 12,310+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
Sermon - "Freedom!", by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, Suncook United Methodist Church, July 3, 2011
Pastor Ruth Foss
Suncook United Methodist Church
July 3, 2011
4th Sunday after Pentecost
Colossians 2:11-13 Gods word Translation
John 8:31-36 Common English Bible
Freedom!
Happy 4th of July. . . a day early. . . this week we celebrate the freedom that we have here in the United States. There are many countries in the world where the people have no freedom. They live under a dictatorship and are oppressed by others. This freedom we have didn’t come without a cost. Many men and women have laid down their lives so that we can have this freedom that we are able to enjoy. This week. . . we remember those who have fought for our freedom. Freedom comes with a price. . .
I am reminded of another way we are free. . . through the willingness of one person to die instead of us getting the death that we deserve. This person died so that we could have freedom. . . a freedom that does not come by human hands but by the grace of God. That freedom comes through the sacrificial death of Jesus on the cross. In Him, we are freed from the penalty of sin which is death and are offered a new life in Him.
The Scripture from Colossians this morning tells us that we are put in the tomb with Christ through baptism and are brought back to life again with Christ through faith in the power of God who brought Jesus back to life. It is through Christ that we receive this wonderful, new life. . . an abundant life. But there are times when we might slip back to “our old ways”. . . start reliving that life of sin and death. We may take our freedom for granted or think that because we have been baptized we don’t have to worry anymore. Some even believe that they are of “noble character” and because of that they don’t have to worry about needing to be set free. But they are wrong. The only way to true freedom is through Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior.
Listen to what John 8 verses 31-36 has to say about our need for salvation and by which way it comes. . . (And I’m reading from the Common English Bible this morning. . . )
God’s word tells us about how we are set free. It is not by our works or by heritage. It is by our baptism and faith in Christ. . . it is by the blood that was shed on Cavalries hill that we are set free. We become permanent members of God’s household. We are adopted and receive the name of sons and daughters of the Most High God. . . we are redeemed and esteemed as children of God.
How freeing is that? No longer does sin have a hold on us. . . no longer do we need to feel the sting of death caused by sin. . . we are baptized into the Royal Family. But let us not take our freedom too lightly. . . it came at a cost. . . You see not only do we receive our independence from sin but at the same time. . . we become dependent on Jesus. . . we depend on that grace we receive. . . we depend on the love. . . .we depend on His guidance in our lives. . . I don’t know about you but this kind of dependency works for me. . . through our discipleship and trust in Christ we continue to live in that new life in Christ. AMEN?!
Like the freedom we enjoy because of the men and women of our military, we receive an even more important freedom from the love of God through Christ. As we remember this week those who have fought for our earthly freedom, let us not forget about the one who has fought and conquered for us. . . one who offers us an eternal freedom. . . Our Risen Lord Jesus Christ. We may have to continue our fight for freedom here on earth but we no longer have to fight for our freedom over sin and death. The price has been paid by the One who sets us free indeed. . . our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Praise God. . . Alleluia. . . AMEN!
July 4, 2011
Suncook United Methodist Church
July 3, 2011
4th Sunday after Pentecost
Colossians 2:11-13 Gods word Translation
John 8:31-36 Common English Bible
Freedom!
Happy 4th of July. . . a day early. . . this week we celebrate the freedom that we have here in the United States. There are many countries in the world where the people have no freedom. They live under a dictatorship and are oppressed by others. This freedom we have didn’t come without a cost. Many men and women have laid down their lives so that we can have this freedom that we are able to enjoy. This week. . . we remember those who have fought for our freedom. Freedom comes with a price. . .
I am reminded of another way we are free. . . through the willingness of one person to die instead of us getting the death that we deserve. This person died so that we could have freedom. . . a freedom that does not come by human hands but by the grace of God. That freedom comes through the sacrificial death of Jesus on the cross. In Him, we are freed from the penalty of sin which is death and are offered a new life in Him.
The Scripture from Colossians this morning tells us that we are put in the tomb with Christ through baptism and are brought back to life again with Christ through faith in the power of God who brought Jesus back to life. It is through Christ that we receive this wonderful, new life. . . an abundant life. But there are times when we might slip back to “our old ways”. . . start reliving that life of sin and death. We may take our freedom for granted or think that because we have been baptized we don’t have to worry anymore. Some even believe that they are of “noble character” and because of that they don’t have to worry about needing to be set free. But they are wrong. The only way to true freedom is through Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior.
Listen to what John 8 verses 31-36 has to say about our need for salvation and by which way it comes. . . (And I’m reading from the Common English Bible this morning. . . )
God’s word tells us about how we are set free. It is not by our works or by heritage. It is by our baptism and faith in Christ. . . it is by the blood that was shed on Cavalries hill that we are set free. We become permanent members of God’s household. We are adopted and receive the name of sons and daughters of the Most High God. . . we are redeemed and esteemed as children of God.
How freeing is that? No longer does sin have a hold on us. . . no longer do we need to feel the sting of death caused by sin. . . we are baptized into the Royal Family. But let us not take our freedom too lightly. . . it came at a cost. . . You see not only do we receive our independence from sin but at the same time. . . we become dependent on Jesus. . . we depend on that grace we receive. . . we depend on the love. . . .we depend on His guidance in our lives. . . I don’t know about you but this kind of dependency works for me. . . through our discipleship and trust in Christ we continue to live in that new life in Christ. AMEN?!
Like the freedom we enjoy because of the men and women of our military, we receive an even more important freedom from the love of God through Christ. As we remember this week those who have fought for our earthly freedom, let us not forget about the one who has fought and conquered for us. . . one who offers us an eternal freedom. . . Our Risen Lord Jesus Christ. We may have to continue our fight for freedom here on earth but we no longer have to fight for our freedom over sin and death. The price has been paid by the One who sets us free indeed. . . our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Praise God. . . Alleluia. . . AMEN!
July 4, 2011
A Call to Worship for Independence Day
The Rev. Nathan Decker
John
8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians
2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship
Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and
sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s
Whisper” blog
Suncook
United Methodist Church
Suncook,
NH
July
3, 2011
Third
Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 4, 2010
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, 2015. All rights
reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 37,710+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
A Dream was Fostered
Born in that crucible
resolute, strong
standing against adversity
a Declaration was signed
a dream was fostered
borning a nation
hope in one another
in liberty for all
Watched over by Creator
loving us all
hope in a future
a dream that continues still
the dream we stand for in this time
the dream of this great land
our home, America
for thee we stand
Resolute from attacks
from foreign lands or within
seeking the better nature
peace from sea to sea
hope together fostered
one nation, a people
a country, a city
shining on the hill
July 4, 2011
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
Declaration of Independence
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
resolute, strong
standing against adversity
a Declaration was signed
a dream was fostered
borning a nation
hope in one another
in liberty for all
Watched over by Creator
loving us all
hope in a future
a dream that continues still
the dream we stand for in this time
the dream of this great land
our home, America
for thee we stand
Resolute from attacks
from foreign lands or within
seeking the better nature
peace from sea to sea
hope together fostered
one nation, a people
a country, a city
shining on the hill
July 4, 2011
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
Declaration of Independence
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
All of my poems, photographs, and videos 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 41,680+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
The Snares Released
The bonds that hold us
the struggles in this life
redeemed from the lost
in the sacrifice of Christ
The snares released
our brokenness healed
our bodies restored
when we come to believe
Repenting of our past
the ways of this world
turning to our God
the comfort of His word
Living as we are called
following the Christ
redeemed from the lost
walking in his light
July 4, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 4, 2010
&
Luke 13:16
Luke 13:10-17
Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman on the Sabbath
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,310+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
the struggles in this life
redeemed from the lost
in the sacrifice of Christ
The snares released
our brokenness healed
our bodies restored
when we come to believe
Repenting of our past
the ways of this world
turning to our God
the comfort of His word
Living as we are called
following the Christ
redeemed from the lost
walking in his light
July 4, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 4, 2010
&
Luke 13:16
Luke 13:10-17
Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman on the Sabbath
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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By Our Freedom in Christ
Healed, restored
walking in the light
by our freedom in Christ
brought back from the dead
restored to life
away from our past
turned from the world
and turned toward our God
July 4, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 4, 2010
Luke 13:16
Luke 13:10-17
Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman on the Sabbath
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,310+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
walking in the light
by our freedom in Christ
brought back from the dead
restored to life
away from our past
turned from the world
and turned toward our God
July 4, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 4, 2010
Luke 13:16
Luke 13:10-17
Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman on the Sabbath
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,310+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Our Bonds Loosed
All that holds us
that pulls us to the ground
our bonds loosed by God
by the sacrifice of Christ
The weight lifted
our illness removed
our bodies healed
by the love of God
by the touch of our Savior
his loving sacrifice
raising us from the dead
restoring us to life
July 4, 2011
Luke 13:16
Luke 13:10-17
Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman on the Sabbath
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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 20,070+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
that pulls us to the ground
our bonds loosed by God
by the sacrifice of Christ
The weight lifted
our illness removed
our bodies healed
by the love of God
by the touch of our Savior
his loving sacrifice
raising us from the dead
restoring us to life
July 4, 2011
Luke 13:16
Luke 13:10-17
Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman on the Sabbath
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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 20,070+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
All of Us Freed
On the Sabbath day
when we come to believe
turning to the Lord
for all of our needs
Healed by God
set free of our chains
rising with Christ
to proclaim Your holy name
July 4, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
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
July 4, 2010
&
Luke 13:16
Luke 13:10-17
Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman on the Sabbath
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
when we come to believe
turning to the Lord
for all of our needs
Healed by God
set free of our chains
rising with Christ
to proclaim Your holy name
July 4, 2011
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
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
July 4, 2010
&
Luke 13:16
Luke 13:10-17
Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman on the Sabbath
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Unless you repent
Unless we repent
you and me
doomed, damned
for all eternity
Unless we give up
control of our lives
turning to Christ
this very day
We will we lost
the weight of our sin
too much to carry
the load to the grave
Carry instead the cross
the way of the Lord
follow where he will lead
in him is our reward
July 4, 2011
Luke 13:1-9
Luke 13:2
Luke 13:6
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
you and me
doomed, damned
for all eternity
Unless we give up
control of our lives
turning to Christ
this very day
We will we lost
the weight of our sin
too much to carry
the load to the grave
Carry instead the cross
the way of the Lord
follow where he will lead
in him is our reward
July 4, 2011
Luke 13:1-9
Luke 13:2
Luke 13:6
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
All Are Doomed
Left to our devices
our way in this world
the path we are on
all are headed to doom
Our ways laden with sin
so far from God
no time to begin
to come back from the brink
Only in turning
giving up control
do we live, are we alive
in the grace of our God
healed from our brokenness
nothing more is required
fully restored, alive
by the sacrifice of Christ alone
July 4, 2011
Luke 13:1-9
Luke 13:2
Luke 13:6
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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 20,075+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
our way in this world
the path we are on
all are headed to doom
Our ways laden with sin
so far from God
no time to begin
to come back from the brink
Only in turning
giving up control
do we live, are we alive
in the grace of our God
healed from our brokenness
nothing more is required
fully restored, alive
by the sacrifice of Christ alone
July 4, 2011
Luke 13:1-9
Luke 13:2
Luke 13:6
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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 20,075+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Repent
Repent of your past
of your wickedness
turn from your sin
turn to the Christ
He calls you ever
calling you by name
answer him boldly
step into the light
July 4, 2011
Luke 13:1-9
Luke 13:2
Luke 13:6
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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 20,075+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
of your wickedness
turn from your sin
turn to the Christ
He calls you ever
calling you by name
answer him boldly
step into the light
July 4, 2011
Luke 13:1-9
Luke 13:2
Luke 13:6
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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 20,075+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
All Are Sinners
All are sinners
all of us lost
but for the Christ
our path, our end
into the fiery pit
eternal damnation
the wages of sin
July 4, 2011
Luke 13:1-9
Luke 13:2
Luke 13:6
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
all of us lost
but for the Christ
our path, our end
into the fiery pit
eternal damnation
the wages of sin
July 4, 2011
Luke 13:1-9
Luke 13:2
Luke 13:6
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
We too will die
Our path set
as surely as those of old
set against our God
against the way of the law
following our own path
the way of the world
ignoring his word
his commandments for our lives
we too will die
but for the Christ
setting us free from sin
raising us from the dead
July 4, 2011
Luke 13:1-9
Luke 13:2
Luke 13:6
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
as surely as those of old
set against our God
against the way of the law
following our own path
the way of the world
ignoring his word
his commandments for our lives
we too will die
but for the Christ
setting us free from sin
raising us from the dead
July 4, 2011
Luke 13:1-9
Luke 13:2
Luke 13:6
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
A Spectrum of Light
A spectrum of light
the circle of life
from end to end, unending
revolving in flight
round and round turning
the hard edges made smooth
not polar opposites
but places on a line
the thread of the web
woven into life
a tapestry growing
out of our peace and our strife
the tale of the nations
of the peoples near and far
the interconnectedness of nations
all colors and hues
all tongues and races
connected, turning
on this spinning top, this union,
this globe we call home
July 4, 2011
on conversations with Burton Rein
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 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the circle of life
from end to end, unending
revolving in flight
round and round turning
the hard edges made smooth
not polar opposites
but places on a line
the thread of the web
woven into life
a tapestry growing
out of our peace and our strife
the tale of the nations
of the peoples near and far
the interconnectedness of nations
all colors and hues
all tongues and races
connected, turning
on this spinning top, this union,
this globe we call home
July 4, 2011
on conversations with Burton Rein
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 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
You too will perish
None of us immune
all convicted by sin
you too will perish
if you refuse to live
to walk in the light
in the path of God
refusing to repent of your sin
dying to yourself
holding onto the world
death would be your reward
turn instead to God
to walk with the risen Savior
to be a child of the most high
to stand in the light
to be forever Yours
July 4, 2011
Luke 13:1-9
Luke 13:2
Luke 13:6
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
all convicted by sin
you too will perish
if you refuse to live
to walk in the light
in the path of God
refusing to repent of your sin
dying to yourself
holding onto the world
death would be your reward
turn instead to God
to walk with the risen Savior
to be a child of the most high
to stand in the light
to be forever Yours
July 4, 2011
Luke 13:1-9
Luke 13:2
Luke 13:6
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
The crippled woman
The crippled woman
a child of God
set free on the Sabbath
by the touch of God
freed from what bound her
lifting her up
healed as we are
filling our cup
A message flowing
from God to us
to be shared richly
our blessings from above
poured out as we are filled
that all may hear
another crippled one healed
by faith in our Lord
turning from this world
turning back to our God
July 4, 2011
Luke 13:16
Luke 13:10-17
Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman on the Sabbath
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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 20,070+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
a child of God
set free on the Sabbath
by the touch of God
freed from what bound her
lifting her up
healed as we are
filling our cup
A message flowing
from God to us
to be shared richly
our blessings from above
poured out as we are filled
that all may hear
another crippled one healed
by faith in our Lord
turning from this world
turning back to our God
July 4, 2011
Luke 13:16
Luke 13:10-17
Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman on the Sabbath
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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 20,070+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
A Taste of My Banquet
God’s promise
abundant love
a taste of his banquet
not for those invited
who reject God’s call
only for those who come
who offer him there all
the chosen rejected
if they turn from him
wailing and gnashing
of their teeth in the pit
the banquet sitting ready
for those would believe
July 4, 2011
Luke 14:24
Luke 14:15-24
Parable of the Great Banquet
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
abundant love
a taste of his banquet
not for those invited
who reject God’s call
only for those who come
who offer him there all
the chosen rejected
if they turn from him
wailing and gnashing
of their teeth in the pit
the banquet sitting ready
for those would believe
July 4, 2011
Luke 14:24
Luke 14:15-24
Parable of the Great Banquet
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Those who had been invited
God will reject us
those who have been invited
if we turn away
if we choose another path
Only by being faithful
turning from the world
following our Savior
are we restored
Repenting of our past
picking up our cross
following our Master
to redeem the lost
Going joyful
to do our Brother’s work
carrying his message
out into Your world
July 4, 2011
Luke 14:17
Luke 14:15-24
Parable of the Great Banquet
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
those who have been invited
if we turn away
if we choose another path
Only by being faithful
turning from the world
following our Savior
are we restored
Repenting of our past
picking up our cross
following our Master
to redeem the lost
Going joyful
to do our Brother’s work
carrying his message
out into Your world
July 4, 2011
Luke 14:17
Luke 14:15-24
Parable of the Great Banquet
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 13, Luke 14, Luke 15
read July 3, 2011
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 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Like the Wonder of Christmas Morning
To receive the kingdom
like a little child
we must remember that feeling
of newness, of delight
we must shed our history
what we know in this life
pulling back our memories
to moments of wonder and light
Like the wonder of Christmas morning
presents under the tree
with awe and amazement
glimmering in the tree’s lights
wide-eyed wonder, joy
in gifts wrapped for us
receiving them with blessings
of hope of what’s inside
July 4, 2011
Luke 18:15-17
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 16, Luke 17, Luke 18
read July 4, 2011
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 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
like a little child
we must remember that feeling
of newness, of delight
we must shed our history
what we know in this life
pulling back our memories
to moments of wonder and light
Like the wonder of Christmas morning
presents under the tree
with awe and amazement
glimmering in the tree’s lights
wide-eyed wonder, joy
in gifts wrapped for us
receiving them with blessings
of hope of what’s inside
July 4, 2011
Luke 18:15-17
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 16, Luke 17, Luke 18
read July 4, 2011
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 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Within Us
Profound words
one line of scripture
a way to live our lives
walking closer to God
The kingdom of God
not a place, living within us
when we turn from the world
repenting of our sin
Walking with our Savior
the Spirit indwelling within
changing us completely
that we may truly live
July 4, 2011
Luke 17:21
Luke 17:20-21
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 16, Luke 17, Luke 18
read July 4, 2011
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.
one line of scripture
a way to live our lives
walking closer to God
The kingdom of God
not a place, living within us
when we turn from the world
repenting of our sin
Walking with our Savior
the Spirit indwelling within
changing us completely
that we may truly live
July 4, 2011
Luke 17:21
Luke 17:20-21
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 16, Luke 17, Luke 18
read July 4, 2011
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Unworthy Servants
Doing far less than our duty
disobedient to God
so far from his commandments
sinning against the law
Unworthy servants, all of us
so far from our God
needing the sacrifice of Christ
his grace to be restored
July 4, 2011
Luke 17:7-10
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 16, Luke 17, Luke 18
read July 4, 2011
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disobedient to God
so far from his commandments
sinning against the law
Unworthy servants, all of us
so far from our God
needing the sacrifice of Christ
his grace to be restored
July 4, 2011
Luke 17:7-10
90 day New Testament Bible Study
Luke 16, Luke 17, Luke 18
read July 4, 2011
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Walking in their Shadows
Those who have gone before
shaping the dream
the idea that is America
coming together of peoples
from all around the globe
a patchwork quilt, a melting-pot
worth far more than gold
Walking in their shadows
our aspirations just as high
that this land would always be free
a shining city on the hill
an example to the nations
of what freedom should be
in a just and peaceful world
July 4, 2011
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
Declaration of Independence
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
shaping the dream
the idea that is America
coming together of peoples
from all around the globe
a patchwork quilt, a melting-pot
worth far more than gold
Walking in their shadows
our aspirations just as high
that this land would always be free
a shining city on the hill
an example to the nations
of what freedom should be
in a just and peaceful world
July 4, 2011
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
Declaration of Independence
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
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Sunday, July 03, 2011
The Circle of the Square
The rounding of the edges
the fuzzing of the line
the shaping of the polygon
made by the potter’s hands
Rounding the rough edges
smoothing the sharp lines
moving in circular motion
somehow that’s sublime
July 3, 2011
on conversations with Burton Rein
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the fuzzing of the line
the shaping of the polygon
made by the potter’s hands
Rounding the rough edges
smoothing the sharp lines
moving in circular motion
somehow that’s sublime
July 3, 2011
on conversations with Burton Rein
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.
Bread from the Passover Table
Hearing Peter’s words
intoning the Great Thanksgiving
God raising his body
from the Passover table
raising for them, for all of us
the priest preparing the sacrifice
the most precious gift ever given
raising a cup of his blood
offering thanks to God
the sacrifice readied
given to each one of us
that we would ever remember
as we remember too the Passover
the earlier covenant
the same then as now
of God’s protection for his people
saving us from death
from his holy wrath
forgiving us, through Christ,
redeeming us from certain death
into his holy light
into the very presence of God
alive with us now
and forevermore
July 3, 2011
written during Rejuvenation Service
and Electric Praise Reunion
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=183506395028589
Wesley United Methodist Church
www.concorwumc.org
http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_18471019488
&
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
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
July 4, 2010
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intoning the Great Thanksgiving
God raising his body
from the Passover table
raising for them, for all of us
the priest preparing the sacrifice
the most precious gift ever given
raising a cup of his blood
offering thanks to God
the sacrifice readied
given to each one of us
that we would ever remember
as we remember too the Passover
the earlier covenant
the same then as now
of God’s protection for his people
saving us from death
from his holy wrath
forgiving us, through Christ,
redeeming us from certain death
into his holy light
into the very presence of God
alive with us now
and forevermore
July 3, 2011
written during Rejuvenation Service
and Electric Praise Reunion
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=183506395028589
Wesley United Methodist Church
www.concorwumc.org
http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_18471019488
&
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
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
July 4, 2010
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Free Indeed
Healed, on the Sabbath
in the loving word
the living Christ
raising me from the dead
from myself, who I was, who I am
redeeming me completely
washing me clean
with the blood of Christ
the lamb of God
raising me to shout
I am free, by the love of God
by the sacrifice of the Son
Free indeed, to testify
to share my salt
my brokenness healed
my pain washed away
the living water of God
quenching my thirst
filling me to overflowing,
that I may share Christ’s light
to the ends of the earth
July 3, 2011
written during Rejuvenation Service
and Electric Praise Reunion
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=183506395028589
Wesley United Methodist Church
www.concorwumc.org
http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_18471019488
&
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
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
July 4, 2010
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in the loving word
the living Christ
raising me from the dead
from myself, who I was, who I am
redeeming me completely
washing me clean
with the blood of Christ
the lamb of God
raising me to shout
I am free, by the love of God
by the sacrifice of the Son
Free indeed, to testify
to share my salt
my brokenness healed
my pain washed away
the living water of God
quenching my thirst
filling me to overflowing,
that I may share Christ’s light
to the ends of the earth
July 3, 2011
written during Rejuvenation Service
and Electric Praise Reunion
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=183506395028589
Wesley United Methodist Church
www.concorwumc.org
http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_18471019488
&
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
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
July 4, 2010
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Needing Christ - 2
All of us, from the least
to the greatest on earth
needing Christ
for we are all fallen
all of us dead
dead to God
because of our sin
eternal damnation
our destiny
Redeemed by the Christ
from the dead
from the grace
free to breathe, to live
to share the love of God
to offer hope in Christ’s name
from the depths of our hearts
to the ends of the earth
redeemed, reborn
alive in the Christ
going as we are called
following where we are led.
July 3, 2011
written during Rejuvenation Service
and Electric Praise Reunion
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=183506395028589
Wesley United Methodist Church
www.concorwumc.org
http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_18471019488
&
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
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
July 4, 2010
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Running Through the Open Door
Rising from our pews
from our reserved seats
running through the open doors
out into your world
carrying hope, your truth
your holy message of love
offering our hand, our voice
our belief in you, oh Lord
our trust in your promise
raising us from the dead
through the door, open
the gate of the risen Christ
leading us out, following
carrying our cross
our gifts overflowing
offering light,
bearing the love of God
through the narrow door
opened wide for us.
July 3, 2011
written during Rejuvenation Service
and Electric Praise Reunion
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=183506395028589
Wesley United Methodist Church
www.concorwumc.org
http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_18471019488
&
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
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
July 4, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
from our reserved seats
running through the open doors
out into your world
carrying hope, your truth
your holy message of love
offering our hand, our voice
our belief in you, oh Lord
our trust in your promise
raising us from the dead
through the door, open
the gate of the risen Christ
leading us out, following
carrying our cross
our gifts overflowing
offering light,
bearing the love of God
through the narrow door
opened wide for us.
July 3, 2011
written during Rejuvenation Service
and Electric Praise Reunion
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=183506395028589
Wesley United Methodist Church
www.concorwumc.org
http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_18471019488
&
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
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
July 4, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
A Slave to Sin No More
Freed from my past
the shackles of this life
by the blood shed on Calvary
the sacrifice of God
putting on the weight
the oppressive weight of my sin
Freeing me ever
redeeming me from the pit
from eternal damnation
the wages of sin,
from utter death
A slave to sin no more
able to face God
to come before my Maker
to rise from my knees
a smile upon my face
to run to my Lord, my father
knowing his arms are open
a beloved child, me,
of the Creator of the universe
all that was, is, and shall be
redeeming me, even me.
July 3, 2011
written during Rejuvenation Service
and Electric Praise Reunion
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=183506395028589
Wesley United Methodist Church
www.concorwumc.org
http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_18471019488
&
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
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
July 4, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the shackles of this life
by the blood shed on Calvary
the sacrifice of God
putting on the weight
the oppressive weight of my sin
Freeing me ever
redeeming me from the pit
from eternal damnation
the wages of sin,
from utter death
A slave to sin no more
able to face God
to come before my Maker
to rise from my knees
a smile upon my face
to run to my Lord, my father
knowing his arms are open
a beloved child, me,
of the Creator of the universe
all that was, is, and shall be
redeeming me, even me.
July 3, 2011
written during Rejuvenation Service
and Electric Praise Reunion
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=183506395028589
Wesley United Methodist Church
www.concorwumc.org
http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_18471019488
&
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
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
July 4, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Our Open Door
Not in a limited way
we offer to the world
a call to opportunity
to a better life
a cup of blessing offered
Our open door
calling to the world
send them to us
those who are broken, afraid
those who are hurting
needing healing and a new start
come to us now
we welcome you
our door, our gate open
open to you now.
July 3, 2011
written during Rejuvenation Service
and Electric Praise Reunion
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=183506395028589
Wesley United Methodist Church
www.concorwumc.org
http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_18471019488
&
Call to Worship (from GBOD)
and words of the poem, “The New Colossus”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_Colossus
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
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
July 4, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
we offer to the world
a call to opportunity
to a better life
a cup of blessing offered
Our open door
calling to the world
send them to us
those who are broken, afraid
those who are hurting
needing healing and a new start
come to us now
we welcome you
our door, our gate open
open to you now.
July 3, 2011
written during Rejuvenation Service
and Electric Praise Reunion
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=183506395028589
Wesley United Methodist Church
www.concorwumc.org
http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_18471019488
&
Call to Worship (from GBOD)
and words of the poem, “The New Colossus”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_Colossus
John 8:31-36 (Common English Bible)
Colossians 2:11-13 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Worship Theme: “God Gives Freedom”
and sermon: “FREEDOM!!”
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
July 3, 2011
Third Sunday of Pentecost
&
July 4, 1776
Independence Day
September 11, 2011
the day the World Trade Center towers fell
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
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
July 4, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
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