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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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By 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.
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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.
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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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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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 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.
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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 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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Luke 16, Luke 17, Luke 18
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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
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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
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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 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
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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 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
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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 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
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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 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
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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 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
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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 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
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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 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
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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 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
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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 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.
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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 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.
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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 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.
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Receive Your Son into Our Lives
at the table
coming together
that we would be transformed
made new in this instant
to receive your Son, the Christ
into our lives again
through the bread and the cup
coming to know God
through the sacrifice of Christ
to bring you within us
through your loving sacrifice
July 3, 2011
communion
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 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.
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coming together
that we would be transformed
made new in this instant
to receive your Son, the Christ
into our lives again
through the bread and the cup
coming to know God
through the sacrifice of Christ
to bring you within us
through your loving sacrifice
July 3, 2011
communion
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 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.
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The Sacrificial Death of Jesus
Through this gate
by nothing of this world
only through the Son
the sacrificial death of Jesus
freedom comes
by the way of the cross
only by the grace of God
are we redeemed from the lost
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 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.
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by nothing of this world
only through the Son
the sacrificial death of Jesus
freedom comes
by the way of the cross
only by the grace of God
are we redeemed from the lost
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 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
We are set free
no longer slaves
forgiven, redeemed
set free by God
by his unmerited grace
by his boundless love
we are set free
to truly live
set free from our sin
to walk in the light
healed of our brokenness
made one in our God.
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 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
forgiven, redeemed
set free by God
by his unmerited grace
by his boundless love
we are set free
to truly live
set free from our sin
to walk in the light
healed of our brokenness
made one in our God.
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 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
Freed by the Cross
From the pull of this earth
from the wages of sin
we live once again
by the choice of the Christ
Freed by the cross
by his willingness to sacrifice
to climb the hill in our place
to take on our stain
July 3, 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 12,280+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
from the wages of sin
we live once again
by the choice of the Christ
Freed by the cross
by his willingness to sacrifice
to climb the hill in our place
to take on our stain
July 3, 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 12,280+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
For Our Freedoms
for this idea,
this dream of America
we remember those who stood up
those who were counted
those who died for us
for our freedoms
our liberties
from the tyranny of the crown
from those who would seek to destroy us
from the divisions from within
for these and for so much more
we stop and share a prayer
that we would strive to live out
the dream we all hold dear
July 3, 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 12,280+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
this dream of America
we remember those who stood up
those who were counted
those who died for us
for our freedoms
our liberties
from the tyranny of the crown
from those who would seek to destroy us
from the divisions from within
for these and for so much more
we stop and share a prayer
that we would strive to live out
the dream we all hold dear
July 3, 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 12,280+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
Freedom comes with a price
The founders knew so well
something we sometimes forget
that freedom comes with a price
something worth fighting for yet
We must remember
the sacrifice for us
the cost of so many for us
the idea of America
Remain ever vigilant
the cost of freedom endless
so easy to forget
sitting comfortable in our houses
While others are in the dark places
defending us from outside forces
which wish to tear down our fortress
the dream of this place
July 3, 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 12,280+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
something we sometimes forget
that freedom comes with a price
something worth fighting for yet
We must remember
the sacrifice for us
the cost of so many for us
the idea of America
Remain ever vigilant
the cost of freedom endless
so easy to forget
sitting comfortable in our houses
While others are in the dark places
defending us from outside forces
which wish to tear down our fortress
the dream of this place
July 3, 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 12,280+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
Freed from the Gates of Hell
Only through the gate of Christ
by the way of the cross
the sacrifice of Christ
redeeming us from the lost
Freed from the gates of Hell
the path of our sin
only through Christ alone
do we begin to live
July 3, 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 12,280+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
by the way of the cross
the sacrifice of Christ
redeeming us from the lost
Freed from the gates of Hell
the path of our sin
only through Christ alone
do we begin to live
July 3, 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 12,280+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
Through the Gate of Christ - 2
Not by our works
our wanton way of life
only through the gate of Christ
will we live at all
we would be damned
but for the way of the cross
the sacrifice of Christ
redeeming us from the lost
July 3, 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 12,280+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
our wanton way of life
only through the gate of Christ
will we live at all
we would be damned
but for the way of the cross
the sacrifice of Christ
redeeming us from the lost
July 3, 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 12,280+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
Our Freedom
Our true freedom
not from the words of man
not words we had written
not by any human hand
Only through the sacrifice
the blood, the body of Christ
given for us that we may live
going humbly to the cross
July 3, 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 12,280+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
not from the words of man
not words we had written
not by any human hand
Only through the sacrifice
the blood, the body of Christ
given for us that we may live
going humbly to the cross
July 3, 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.
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Freed from the penalty of sin
More than the words we herald
the declaration of our independence
by Christ alone are we saved
freed from the penalty of sin
Satan cannot have us
God already paid for us
by the sacrifice of Jesus
by his going to the cross
We should be singing
sharing our joy always
walking with our Savior
within us all our days
July 3, 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 12,280+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
the declaration of our independence
by Christ alone are we saved
freed from the penalty of sin
Satan cannot have us
God already paid for us
by the sacrifice of Jesus
by his going to the cross
We should be singing
sharing our joy always
walking with our Savior
within us all our days
July 3, 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 12,280+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
When He forgave all our failures
All of our sins forgiven
at the foot of the cross
all of our lives restored
by the gift he gave for us
Alive with Christ
redeemed before our God
when He forgave all our failures
healed of our brokenness
Nothing of what we could do
nothing we have done
only by the blood of the lamb
the offering of God
July 3, 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.
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at the foot of the cross
all of our lives restored
by the gift he gave for us
Alive with Christ
redeemed before our God
when He forgave all our failures
healed of our brokenness
Nothing of what we could do
nothing we have done
only by the blood of the lamb
the offering of God
July 3, 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.
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Alive with Christ
Freed of our path
boldly to proclaim life
alive with Christ
through the gift of his sacrifice
his death on the cross
Rising with Christ
from the watery grave
alive with Christ
till our dying day
to live again in glory
from the end of the age
freed from the bonds of this life
spending eternity with our Lord
after our dying day
July 3, 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 12,270+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
boldly to proclaim life
alive with Christ
through the gift of his sacrifice
his death on the cross
Rising with Christ
from the watery grave
alive with Christ
till our dying day
to live again in glory
from the end of the age
freed from the bonds of this life
spending eternity with our Lord
after our dying day
July 3, 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.
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a new life in Him
Freed of our sentence
alive in Christ alone
redeemed if we will follow
a new life in Him
offered, that we may choose
to follow the call of our Master
or to follow the way of the world
July 3, 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.
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alive in Christ alone
redeemed if we will follow
a new life in Him
offered, that we may choose
to follow the call of our Master
or to follow the way of the world
July 3, 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 12,270+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
Declaring Our Freedom – 2
Declaring our freedom
from the wages of sin and death
freed from the world
from the grip of Satan’s path
Redeemed through our repentance
turning from our sin
cleansed by the blood of the lamb
our new life to begin
July 3, 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 12,270+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
from the wages of sin and death
freed from the world
from the grip of Satan’s path
Redeemed through our repentance
turning from our sin
cleansed by the blood of the lamb
our new life to begin
July 3, 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 12,270+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
Declaring Our Freedom
Why are we silent
we should be singing
not just for our nation
but for all believers
Because of our Savior, His sacrifice
more than the words on the parchment
changing us from the dead
giving us our freedom
that we may live again
in the splendor of God’s kingdom
July 3, 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 12,270+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
we should be singing
not just for our nation
but for all believers
Because of our Savior, His sacrifice
more than the words on the parchment
changing us from the dead
giving us our freedom
that we may live again
in the splendor of God’s kingdom
July 3, 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 12,270+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
Entwined in the gossamer
Each of us connected
like pearls of dew
like sprigs on the vine living
entwined in the gossamer
no right angles
bending, turning, moving
the strands of the web wooing us
drawing us in, partners,
reached their hands out to us
dancing, spinning, twirling
within the circle of life
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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 12,270+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
like pearls of dew
like sprigs on the vine living
entwined in the gossamer
no right angles
bending, turning, moving
the strands of the web wooing us
drawing us in, partners,
reached their hands out to us
dancing, spinning, twirling
within the circle of life
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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 12,270+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
like pearls of dew
like pearls of dew
living on the web
on the line, changing
moving with the net
entwined in the gossamer
the strands of the web pulling
we are like the water
moving by unseen hands
the elemental motion
with the web of life
the circle moving with us
moving of in our days
leading us ever onward
in your arms of grace
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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 12,270+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
living on the web
on the line, changing
moving with the net
entwined in the gossamer
the strands of the web pulling
we are like the water
moving by unseen hands
the elemental motion
with the web of life
the circle moving with us
moving of in our days
leading us ever onward
in your arms of grace
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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 12,270+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Circle of Life (Web) – edited - 2
We are connected
one another, every moment,
every place, every cell,
every movement, every utterance
each action, reverberates
echoes, across time,
through space
splits, echoes back
in millions of waves
from different points
on the expanding sphere encircling
each speck, each tiny spot
each one of us, infinitesimal
yet like pearls of dew
bejeweling the web
perched upon the strands of the gossamer
connected by its wooing,
within the circle of life
edited July 2, 2011
8/6/06 22:50
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one another, every moment,
every place, every cell,
every movement, every utterance
each action, reverberates
echoes, across time,
through space
splits, echoes back
in millions of waves
from different points
on the expanding sphere encircling
each speck, each tiny spot
each one of us, infinitesimal
yet like pearls of dew
bejeweling the web
perched upon the strands of the gossamer
connected by its wooing,
within the circle of life
edited July 2, 2011
8/6/06 22:50
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Within the Lines – v3
Within the lines
the geometry of life
the ends meeting
where they had begun
the square places rounded
the circle of life
giving to the turning
the motion within
spinning whirling
round and round turning
no stopping, eternal
no beginning or end
edited July 3, 2011
original July 2, 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 12,270+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
the geometry of life
the ends meeting
where they had begun
the square places rounded
the circle of life
giving to the turning
the motion within
spinning whirling
round and round turning
no stopping, eternal
no beginning or end
edited July 3, 2011
original July 2, 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 12,270+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Within the Lines – v2
Within the lines
the geometry of life
the ends meeting
where they had begun
the square places rounded
the circle of life
giving to the turning
the motion within
spinning whirling
round and round turning
no beginning or end
edited July 3, 2011
original July 2, 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,270+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
the geometry of life
the ends meeting
where they had begun
the square places rounded
the circle of life
giving to the turning
the motion within
spinning whirling
round and round turning
no beginning or end
edited July 3, 2011
original July 2, 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,270+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Within the Lines – v1
Within the lines
the geometry of life
the square places rounded
the circle of life
giving to the turning
the motion within
round and round turning
no beginning or end
July 2, 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,270+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
the geometry of life
the square places rounded
the circle of life
giving to the turning
the motion within
round and round turning
no beginning or end
July 2, 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Freed to be Slaves
Our great blessing
to be freed from our sin
freed from death
when we repent within
Our hearts freed from death
given new life
freed to be slaves
to submit to our God
July 3, 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
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to be freed from our sin
freed from death
when we repent within
Our hearts freed from death
given new life
freed to be slaves
to submit to our God
July 3, 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
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Saturday, July 02, 2011
A journey together
Together walking
on this journey
this journey of faith
our eyes on the cross
the gift of God
of Christ’s sacrifice
focused on love
the depth of God’s grace.
July 2, 2011
Matthew 10:40-42 (God’s WORD Translation)
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
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on this journey
this journey of faith
our eyes on the cross
the gift of God
of Christ’s sacrifice
focused on love
the depth of God’s grace.
July 2, 2011
Matthew 10:40-42 (God’s WORD Translation)
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
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Through the gate of the cross - 2
If we are his disciples
Christ’s hands and feet now
if we believe God’s message
the saving of all
if we turn from our path
rejecting our sin
We will follow
through the gate of the cross
returning from our death
our time in that foreign land
into the light of your grace
into that brighter day
July 2, 2011
Matthew 10:40-42 (God’s WORD Translation)
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
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Christ’s hands and feet now
if we believe God’s message
the saving of all
if we turn from our path
rejecting our sin
We will follow
through the gate of the cross
returning from our death
our time in that foreign land
into the light of your grace
into that brighter day
July 2, 2011
Matthew 10:40-42 (God’s WORD Translation)
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
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The Path to Glory
Share the one true message
the gate of Christ alone
the one sure path to glory
through His cross alone
Pick up your cross
your purpose in this life
share Christ’s saving message
to the ends of this earth
July 2, 2011
Matthew 10:40-42 (God’s WORD Translation)
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
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the gate of Christ alone
the one sure path to glory
through His cross alone
Pick up your cross
your purpose in this life
share Christ’s saving message
to the ends of this earth
July 2, 2011
Matthew 10:40-42 (God’s WORD Translation)
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
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Commissioned by Christ
Sent to make disciples
to baptize in your name
to continue your mission
to do all that we can
Commissioned by Christ
to be his hands and feet
to remain the salt of the earth
to share His light with the world.
July 2, 2011
Matthew 10:40-42 (God’s WORD Translation)
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
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to baptize in your name
to continue your mission
to do all that we can
Commissioned by Christ
to be his hands and feet
to remain the salt of the earth
to share His light with the world.
July 2, 2011
Matthew 10:40-42 (God’s WORD Translation)
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
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So welcome here
Lord, may we ever
share this walk of life
may our doors ever be open
may there be no strife
May our ears be open
to your call to us
may our neighbors feel welcome here
in this community of faith
July 2, 2011
Matthew 10:40-42 (God’s WORD Translation)
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
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By His Word - 2
Holy and eternal
by His Word revealed
by the word of God speaking
guiding us in our walk
our walk in this life
we come to know God
Holy and eternal
yet walking with us
here with us ever
in our walk of life
July 2, 2011
Matthew 10:40-42 (God’s WORD Translation)
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
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by His Word revealed
by the word of God speaking
guiding us in our walk
our walk in this life
we come to know God
Holy and eternal
yet walking with us
here with us ever
in our walk of life
July 2, 2011
Matthew 10:40-42 (God’s WORD Translation)
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
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By His Voice
All of us hearing
if we would have ears
open to your message
your call for our lives
by His voice speaking
a message for us
of love come from heaven
love walking with us
love to heal the whole world
July 2, 2011
Matthew 10:40-42 (God’s WORD Translation)
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
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if we would have ears
open to your message
your call for our lives
by His voice speaking
a message for us
of love come from heaven
love walking with us
love to heal the whole world
July 2, 2011
Matthew 10:40-42 (God’s WORD Translation)
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
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As scripture is spoken
As the word is made alive
as scripture is spoken
the Love, the Grace of God
revealed, in this time, in focus
scales falling away
Our eyes clear to Your beauty
to Your witness to us
speaking in worship
in the moments of our living
all the days of our lives
hearing Your message
Your pathway to life
July 2, 2011
Matthew 10:40-42 (God’s WORD Translation)
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
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as scripture is spoken
the Love, the Grace of God
revealed, in this time, in focus
scales falling away
Our eyes clear to Your beauty
to Your witness to us
speaking in worship
in the moments of our living
all the days of our lives
hearing Your message
Your pathway to life
July 2, 2011
Matthew 10:40-42 (God’s WORD Translation)
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
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To Stretch Our Reach
The gifts we gather
a token of our love
returning only a portion
of Your gifts from above
Gathered together,
to do Your holy work
to stretch our reach out
to the ends of the earth
July 2, 2011
Prayer of Dedication
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
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a token of our love
returning only a portion
of Your gifts from above
Gathered together,
to do Your holy work
to stretch our reach out
to the ends of the earth
July 2, 2011
Prayer of Dedication
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
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Use these gifts
Our prayer together
as we gather these gifts
that You would use them Lord
to stretch out our hands
our hearts further
to share Your word
beyond these four walls
out into Your world
to heal our neighbors
our brothers, our sisters
all of us worthy
by the blood of the lamb
July 2, 2011
Prayer of Dedication
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.
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as we gather these gifts
that You would use them Lord
to stretch out our hands
our hearts further
to share Your word
beyond these four walls
out into Your world
to heal our neighbors
our brothers, our sisters
all of us worthy
by the blood of the lamb
July 2, 2011
Prayer of Dedication
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
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Open us to Your Spirit
Cut us open Lord
open us to Your Spirit
like fresh summer fruit
ready in Your season
Cut us wide open
Speak to us Lord
Speak to us with passion
the glory of Your Word.
Like a melon ripe
sweet with its nectar
shower us with love
in the richness of Your blessing.
June 29, 2011
Matthew 10:40-42 (God’s WORD Translation)
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
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open us to Your Spirit
like fresh summer fruit
ready in Your season
Cut us wide open
Speak to us Lord
Speak to us with passion
the glory of Your Word.
Like a melon ripe
sweet with its nectar
shower us with love
in the richness of Your blessing.
June 29, 2011
Matthew 10:40-42 (God’s WORD Translation)
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
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To Walk on Solid Water
The water the same
the challenge just as real
winds still blowing
over the face of the deep
The earth so like the void
the hand of God, His breath
His voice still calling
come, follow me
To walk on solid water
given substance by our faith
believing it will hold us
by trusting in our God
Following Christ’s calling
the words of the indwelling Spirit
walking humbly ever
sharing the message of God
July 2, 2011
written after rereading the poem,
“We Can Walk on Water”,
after posting it to www.christianpoetry.org
July 1, 2011
Like Peter, you and I
we can walk on water
trusting in Christ
our eyes ever on him
ignoring the winds all around
reaching ever for him
going where he calls us
longing to walk
in the footsteps of Christ
in the way of the disciples;
needing to climb over the gunnels
to live by our faith
to stand on solid water
February 12, 2010
Matthew 14:22-33
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09
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the challenge just as real
winds still blowing
over the face of the deep
The earth so like the void
the hand of God, His breath
His voice still calling
come, follow me
To walk on solid water
given substance by our faith
believing it will hold us
by trusting in our God
Following Christ’s calling
the words of the indwelling Spirit
walking humbly ever
sharing the message of God
July 2, 2011
written after rereading the poem,
“We Can Walk on Water”,
after posting it to www.christianpoetry.org
July 1, 2011
Like Peter, you and I
we can walk on water
trusting in Christ
our eyes ever on him
ignoring the winds all around
reaching ever for him
going where he calls us
longing to walk
in the footsteps of Christ
in the way of the disciples;
needing to climb over the gunnels
to live by our faith
to stand on solid water
February 12, 2010
Matthew 14:22-33
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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In the Echo of the Towers
The cost of freedom from the beginning
in the snows of Valley Forge,
the fields of Gettysburg,
the tomb of the Arizona,
and the rubble of the Twin Towers
In the echo of the towers
the cries of our people
the resolve to stand together
against all forms of tyranny
One since the beginning
the idea of this nation
freedom for all people
though we struggle to achieve this
In our humanness, our frailty
stubbornly holding onto power
clouding our judgments
yet holding onto our creed
Our beliefs as a people
still striving onward
together as one nation
to achieve as a people
the hope of our common dream
July 2, 2011
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
Independence Day
Sixth Sunday after 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 12,250+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
In the shadow of the towers
In the long arc of history
this decade to be defined
in the shadow of the towers
the threat of al Qaeda
waiting in the wings
hoping to do us harm
to bring us to our knees
We are not cut of that cloth
their way a miscalculation
waking the sleeping bear
by attacking our homeland
Rising as one people
to defend our sovereignty
relentless in our pursuing
to bring them to justice
to avenge the deaths of our people
our brothers, our sisters
to heal our injured nation
July 2, 2011
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
Independence Day
Sixth Sunday after 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 12,250+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
this decade to be defined
in the shadow of the towers
the threat of al Qaeda
waiting in the wings
hoping to do us harm
to bring us to our knees
We are not cut of that cloth
their way a miscalculation
waking the sleeping bear
by attacking our homeland
Rising as one people
to defend our sovereignty
relentless in our pursuing
to bring them to justice
to avenge the deaths of our people
our brothers, our sisters
to heal our injured nation
July 2, 2011
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
Independence Day
Sixth Sunday after 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 12,250+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
In the Shadow of bin Laden
A decade of our history
the march of our nation
measured by the fall of towers
and the death of one man
In the shadow of bin Laden
the memories of the towers
so many innocents dying
by the terror of al Qaeda
July 2, 2011
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
Independence Day
Sixth Sunday after 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 12,250+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
the march of our nation
measured by the fall of towers
and the death of one man
In the shadow of bin Laden
the memories of the towers
so many innocents dying
by the terror of al Qaeda
July 2, 2011
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
Independence Day
Sixth Sunday after 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 12,250+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
A decade since the towers
Ten years of war
of terror, lost innocence
the pain of our nation
Soldiers in the field
The nation weary
wanting our heroes home
Tired of the fighting
dividing our resolve
The price of freedom heavy
upon our thoughts today
Wanting peace to come
to rest in Your arms always
July 2, 2011
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
Independence Day
Sixth Sunday after 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 12,250+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
of terror, lost innocence
the pain of our nation
Soldiers in the field
The nation weary
wanting our heroes home
Tired of the fighting
dividing our resolve
The price of freedom heavy
upon our thoughts today
Wanting peace to come
to rest in Your arms always
July 2, 2011
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
Independence Day
Sixth Sunday after 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 12,250+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
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