Praying in this Place

God, grant that this place
this holy ground
would be consecrated by our prayers
our songs of praise an offering
lifting up these names
the lives of our children
praying in this place
that this time may be holy
that powerful transformation
light piercing the darkness
that healing would occur
here, in your presence,
holding them ever, lovingly
in the arms of your grace

August 14, 2011
Boy’s Chrysalis Flight
&
Luke 24:13-35
Chrysalis
http://www.upperroom.org/chrysalis/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
grace
love

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,170+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Six Sons of the Promise

Singing our praise
our prayers being answered
coming together
six sons of the Promise
children of Abraham
growing by faith together
seeds of God’s love
planted and growing
roots in living water
rising in the Son
growing together, rising
six hearts as one.

August 13, 2011
Boy’s Chrysalis Flight
&
Luke 24:13-35
Chrysalis
http://www.upperroom.org/chrysalis/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
grace
love


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,170+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In the whisper of the wind

The memory of Christ
what he did in his life
what he gave to us
in his sacrifice
his faithfulness
submitting to God
going to the cross
to fulfill the law, prophecy
to remove our stain, our death
leading us to victory
in the way that leads to light

Listening carefully
God still speaking to us
his Spirit moving within us
speaking in the whisper of the wind
the Spirit guiding our feet
ever to go as we are led
to Christ’s hands and feet
his presence here and now
going as we are called
to be salt of the earth
beacons of his light

August 13, 2011
Day 5
Acts 2
Pentecost
Vacation Bible School -
Shake It Up Café
http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/index.php
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook, NH
August 9, 2011 to August 14, 2011

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Bold Steps - 2

May they rise on new wings
stepping out in faith
not being timid
bold steps on the air
going as the Spirit calls them
away from their past
leaving behind false treasure
seeking the things that last

August 13, 2011
Boy’s Chrysalis Flight
&
Luke 24:13-35
Chrysalis
http://www.upperroom.org/chrysalis/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
grace
love

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,170+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Climbing the Gossamer Wind

On feet unbound
freed from the earth below
soaring on new wings of air
rising with the Christ
not bound by the yoke of sin
slaves to death no longer
making progress on the path
steps on the journey
climbing the gossamer wind
on wings bound for glory

August 12, 2011
Boy’s Chrysalis Flight
&
Luke 24:13-35
Chrysalis
http://www.upperroom.org/chrysalis/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
grace
love

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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On Wings of Air

Resplendent with color
Spirit filled, alight
rising with the breezes
soaring, gliding
shaping the currents, the wind
following the Master
on wings of air
rising from their path
to places
unknowable
and unknown

August 12, 2011
Boy’s Chrysalis Flight
&
Luke 24:13-35
Chrysalis
http://www.upperroom.org/chrysalis/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
grace
love

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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On New Wings

flying above the ground
on new gossamer wings
hardening in the Son-light
growing in Him
on new wings
for glory
new life in the king


August 12, 2011
Boy’s Chrysalis Flight
&
Luke 24:13-35
Chrysalis
http://www.upperroom.org/chrysalis/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
grace
love

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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Flying - 2

Next steps, bold leaps
from the edge of the leaves
turning inward
growing deep inside
Coming to awakening
breaking free of the past
flying on new wings
into the light with Christ
denying the darkness victory
death its sting
rising on the currents of love
life eternally

August 12, 2011
Boy’s Chrysalis Flight
&
Luke 24:13-35
Chrysalis
http://www.upperroom.org/chrysalis/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
grace
love

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,170+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Growing within

Feeling the seeds planted
hearing their whispers
fed by the Spirit
bathed in your love

Five Young Souls
surrounded in love
wrapped in your arms
living as one

Growing, changing
up from ground
soon to gain new wings
to sail upon the breeze

Growing within, changing
the seed growing stronger
cracking through the shell of doubts
bearing fruit in their lives

August 12, 2011
Boy’s Chrysalis Flight
&
Luke 24:13-35
Chrysalis
http://www.upperroom.org/chrysalis/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
grace
love

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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Five Young Souls

Five young souls
surrounded in love
wrapped in your arms
in mission together
living as one
growing, changing
up from ground
on new wings
soaring lightly
sailing on the breeze

August 12, 2011
Boy’s Chrysalis Flight
&
Luke 24:13-35
Chrysalis
http://www.upperroom.org/chrysalis/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
grace
love

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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Like Oil and Water

Like oil and water
separated from God
by our sin,
our will, rebellion
turning away
toward the world
Moving, joining
connecting to God
moving toward you
more and more
day by day
by submitting
to your will
turning nearer
toward our God

August 12, 2011
Day 4
Luke 22:8-20
Jesus Celebrates Passover
Luke 22:19b
Do this in remembrance of me
Vacation Bible School -
Shake It Up Café
http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/index.php
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook, NH
August 9, 2011 to August 14, 2011

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Change we need

Feeding us ever
changed by the Christ
walking ever with us
seeking his light

The change we need
growing stronger
the more we get to know Jesus
here with us
within us in this life

August 12, 2011
Day 4
Luke 22:8-20
Jesus Celebrates Passover
Luke 22:19b
Do this in remembrance of me
Vacation Bible School -
Shake It Up Café
http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/index.php
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook, NH
August 9, 2011 to August 14, 2011

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Keep Moving

Keep moving, ever
staying connected with God
journeying, ever
not sitting still
following, ever
going where we are called
seeking God, ever
the King, our all in all

August 12, 2011
Day 4
Luke 22:8-20
Jesus Celebrates Passover
Luke 22:19b
Do this in remembrance of me
Vacation Bible School -
Shake It Up Café
http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/index.php
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook, NH
August 9, 2011 to August 14, 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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A Word Shuddering Through Us

A word of judgment
convicting us, our daughter
a word shuddering through us
maybe not cancer
but a sentence none the less
a chronic illness coming to us
falling upon her
a judgment, changing
changing her life
our lives with her
now to be vigilant
conscious, away
a year ago today
the word, diabetes.

August 12, 2011

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Staying Connected with God

Not timid, not complacent
standing in one place
ready for the challenge
walking in your grace

Staying active,
connected with God
moving ever with him
yoked with the Lord

Moving as a disciple
following Christ’s example
being his presence now
his presence on this earth

August 12, 2011
Day 4
Luke 22:8-20
Jesus Celebrates Passover
Luke 22:19b
Do this in remembrance of me
Vacation Bible School -
Shake It Up Café
http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/index.php
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook, NH
August 9, 2011 to August 14, 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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Separated from God

We can become distant
away from our neighbors
separated from God
sitting in our comfort

Needing to be purposeful
mindful of distractions
the things that are trying to
be a stumbling block to us

Needing to be purposeful
staying connected
moving as the Spirit calls
working with our Savior

Being his hands and feet
seeking salvation
bearing his light joyfully
even to our strangers

August 12, 2011
Day 4
Luke 22:8-20
Jesus Celebrates Passover
Luke 22:19b
Do this in remembrance of me
Vacation Bible School -
Shake It Up Café
http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/index.php
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook, NH
August 9, 2011 to August 14, 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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His Arms Opened Wide

The sacrifice of Christ
the Spirit which clothes us
the choice he made
to submit his will to God

The cup that he drank
the eternity of sorrows
the stain to his lips
making him sin

God giving us freedom
by dying to our sin
falling into the deep waters
descending to the dead

We wear Christ
his body, his armor
because he became sin, death
dying that we would have our freedom

August 12, 2011
on seeing the poem,
“Clothe Us in Love”
before posting it to
www.faithwriters.com
and on seeing the poem,
“Robed for Heaven”,
before posting it to
www.christianpoetry.org
and written after seeing the poem,
“To God’s Will”,
before posting it to
www.faithwriters.com
===============

To God’s Will

Christ, Love
God come to earth
the son, a man
submitting to God’s will
living out the father’s plan
Good, walking in the world
washing away our sin
the cup to his lips
bitter fruit of human hearts
the pure lamb
weighed down
the yoke, the cross
a crown of thorns
the cloak of our shame
humiliated for our sake
setting us from sin
walking according to God’s will

December 26, 2009
John 18:11
Luke 22:42
Luke 22:39-53
Luke 22:1-71 and
book, “Walking with Christ Everyday:
365 daily devotions for men”,
http://www.parable.com/parable/item.Walking-with-Christ-Every-Day-for-Men-Devotional.9781583344774.htm
Day 357, “Thy Will Be Done”
read 12/26/09

-----------------------------

Robed for Heaven

Robed for heaven
bodies of light
transformed from the earth
to our heavenly delight

Rising like the Christ
at the end of our days
returning to heaven
to our celestial home

February 26, 2010
Philippians 3:17-4:1
and
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-february-22-28/
for February 22, 2010 to February 28, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for 2/24/2010, read 2/26/2010
--------------------

Clothe Us in Love

We, disciples of the Lord
saved by his choice
redeemed by his sacrifice
Clothe us in love
the mantle, the yoke
God, love
draped upon our lives

Able to forgive our neighbors
because we are loved
strengthened, free,
following the Christ
the example of our brother
guided by the spirit
walking in the way of love

December 26, 2009
Upper Room Disciplines for 2009
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=531844
for December 21, 2009 to December 27, 2009
“Responding to God’s Gifts”,
by Sam Clark
Colossians 3:12-15
for December 22, 2009

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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Unbalanced Scales

When we think of the exchange
nothing like even
unbalanced scales
the gift of the Lord
Nothing like even
his life for our lives
our stain for his light
our shame for his armor
protection in this life
his Spirit indwelling
walking with us
grounded in the water
standing on the foundation
abiding in the vine
in the arms of his love

August 12, 2011
on seeing the poem,
“Clothe Us in Love”
before posting it to
www.faithwriters.com
and on seeing the poem,
“Robed for Heaven”,
before posting it to
www.christianpoetry.org
and written after seeing the poem,
“To God’s Will”,
before posting it to
www.faithwriters.com
===============

To God’s Will

Christ, Love
God come to earth
the son, a man
submitting to God’s will
living out the father’s plan
Good, walking in the world
washing away our sin
the cup to his lips
bitter fruit of human hearts
the pure lamb
weighed down
the yoke, the cross
a crown of thorns
the cloak of our shame
humiliated for our sake
setting us from sin
walking according to God’s will

December 26, 2009
John 18:11
Luke 22:42
Luke 22:39-53
Luke 22:1-71 and
book, “Walking with Christ Everyday:
365 daily devotions for men”,
http://www.parable.com/parable/item.Walking-with-Christ-Every-Day-for-Men-Devotional.9781583344774.htm
Day 357, “Thy Will Be Done”
read 12/26/09

-----------------------------

Robed for Heaven

Robed for heaven
bodies of light
transformed from the earth
to our heavenly delight

Rising like the Christ
at the end of our days
returning to heaven
to our celestial home

February 26, 2010
Philippians 3:17-4:1
and
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-february-22-28/
for February 22, 2010 to February 28, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for 2/24/2010, read 2/26/2010
--------------------

Clothe Us in Love

We, disciples of the Lord
saved by his choice
redeemed by his sacrifice
Clothe us in love
the mantle, the yoke
God, love
draped upon our lives

Able to forgive our neighbors
because we are loved
strengthened, free,
following the Christ
the example of our brother
guided by the spirit
walking in the way of love

December 26, 2009
Upper Room Disciplines for 2009
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=531844
for December 21, 2009 to December 27, 2009
“Responding to God’s Gifts”,
by Sam Clark
Colossians 3:12-15
for December 22, 2009

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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Finding a Way to Serve

We can all help
in the work of the kingdom
there for our neighbors
others in need

Sharing God’s goodness
Christ’s presence in our life
guided by the Spirit
bearing God’s light

Finding a way to serve
to offer the hand of friendship
to truly love our neighbors
as ourselves in this life

August 12, 2011
posted to my Facebook wall, August 11, 2011:
“FB REPOST… Jacob was a cheater, Peter had a temper, David had an affair, Noah got drunk, Jonah ran from God, Paul was a murderer, Gideon was insecure, Miriam was a gossiper, Martha was a worrier, Thomas was a doubter, Sara was impatient, Elijah was moody, Moses stuttered, Zaeccheus was short, Abraham was old, and Lazarus was dead.... Now, what's YOUR excuse? Can God use you or not? - ~~~ God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the CALLED!”
&
Bible study with Jean Anocibar August 10, 2011
&
John 3:5-6
John 3:1-18
Nicodemus and Christ
Bible study with Jean Anocibar August 3, 2011
read John 2:13-25, John 3:1-18
&
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (NRSV Bible)
Job 16:1-5 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 96:1-6 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Communion
Worship Theme: “Why do bad things happen?”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “In My Weakness I am Strong”
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
August 7, 2011
Nineth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Acts 11:2-18 (NRSV Bible)
1 Peter 3:8-9, 15 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 118:19-20, 24 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “We are all one Family of God”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “I Got Your Back!”
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 31, 2011
Eighth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Genesis 1:1-8
Matthew 22:16b-17, 21b-22
Unison Prayer
“Loving, Merciful God, giver of all knowledge,
we thank you for your Spirit, here among us.
We ask for eyes to see you at work in our lives
and the lives of others, ears to hear the words
you have for us, and a heart that is open to
your love and grace. It is truly good to be in
the house of the Lord! Amen.”
Worship Theme: “God’s Wisdom”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “We don’t know everything?”
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 24, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
church sign, “Hanging Out with Jesus”
July 17, 2011
&
Luke 15:1-2
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
“This man (Jesus) welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Psalm 92:1-2 (GOD’s WORD Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “What kind of people did Jesus hang with?”
and sermon: “When Christians Are Un-Christian”
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 17, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Sermon series by the Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://adamhamilton.cor.org/
http://www.facebook.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
http://www.abingdonpress.com/adamhamilton/forms/default.aspx?pageid=554&id=106
“When Christians Get It Wrong”
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Rev-Hamilton-When-Christians-Get-It-Wrong-1298797.htm
http://www.abingdonpress.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=6223
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEp5aGSwUmY

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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Git Outta da Boat

Why are we so timid
why do we believe we are unqualified
unable to serve
happy to sit complacent
sitting in the pews, in the boat
standing on the sidelines
while people are hurting

God didn’t call us
to sit by timid,
God called us to serve
to make disciples
to spread the message
to the ends of the earth
so git outta da boat
and do our Master’s work

August 12, 2011
posted to my Facebook wall, August 11, 2011:
“FB REPOST… Jacob was a cheater, Peter had a temper, David had an affair, Noah got drunk, Jonah ran from God, Paul was a murderer, Gideon was insecure, Miriam was a gossiper, Martha was a worrier, Thomas was a doubter, Sara was impatient, Elijah was moody, Moses stuttered, Zaeccheus was short, Abraham was old, and Lazarus was dead.... Now, what's YOUR excuse? Can God use you or not? - ~~~ God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the CALLED!”
&
Bible study with Jean Anocibar August 10, 2011
&
John 3:5-6
John 3:1-18
Nicodemus and Christ
Bible study with Jean Anocibar August 3, 2011
read John 2:13-25, John 3:1-18
&
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (NRSV Bible)
Job 16:1-5 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 96:1-6 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Communion
Worship Theme: “Why do bad things happen?”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “In My Weakness I am Strong”
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
August 7, 2011
Nineth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Acts 11:2-18 (NRSV Bible)
1 Peter 3:8-9, 15 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 118:19-20, 24 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “We are all one Family of God”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “I Got Your Back!”
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 31, 2011
Eighth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Genesis 1:1-8
Matthew 22:16b-17, 21b-22
Unison Prayer
“Loving, Merciful God, giver of all knowledge,
we thank you for your Spirit, here among us.
We ask for eyes to see you at work in our lives
and the lives of others, ears to hear the words
you have for us, and a heart that is open to
your love and grace. It is truly good to be in
the house of the Lord! Amen.”
Worship Theme: “God’s Wisdom”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “We don’t know everything?”
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 24, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
church sign, “Hanging Out with Jesus”
July 17, 2011
&
Luke 15:1-2
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
“This man (Jesus) welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Psalm 92:1-2 (GOD’s WORD Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “What kind of people did Jesus hang with?”
and sermon: “When Christians Are Un-Christian”
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 17, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Sermon series by the Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://adamhamilton.cor.org/
http://www.facebook.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
http://www.abingdonpress.com/adamhamilton/forms/default.aspx?pageid=554&id=106
“When Christians Get It Wrong”
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Rev-Hamilton-When-Christians-Get-It-Wrong-1298797.htm
http://www.abingdonpress.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=6223
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEp5aGSwUmY

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 Shame for His Body

Christ took our shame
our sin, draped upon him
We receive Christ
the living Messiah
risen Savior, the Prince of Peace
cloaked in his body
drenched by his blood
made clean by his sacrifice
wrapped in his love

August 12, 2011
on seeing the poem,
“Clothe Us in Love”
before posting it to
www.faithwriters.com
and on seeing the poem,
“Robed for Heaven”,
before posting it to
www.christianpoetry.org
and written after seeing the poem,
“To God’s Will”,
before posting it to
www.faithwriters.com
===============

To God’s Will

Christ, Love
God come to earth
the son, a man
submitting to God’s will
living out the father’s plan
Good, walking in the world
washing away our sin
the cup to his lips
bitter fruit of human hearts
the pure lamb
weighed down
the yoke, the cross
a crown of thorns
the cloak of our shame
humiliated for our sake
setting us from sin
walking according to God’s will

December 26, 2009
John 18:11
Luke 22:42
Luke 22:39-53
Luke 22:1-71 and
book, “Walking with Christ Everyday:
365 daily devotions for men”,
http://www.parable.com/parable/item.Walking-with-Christ-Every-Day-for-Men-Devotional.9781583344774.htm
Day 357, “Thy Will Be Done”
read 12/26/09

-----------------------------

Robed for Heaven

Robed for heaven
bodies of light
transformed from the earth
to our heavenly delight

Rising like the Christ
at the end of our days
returning to heaven
to our celestial home

February 26, 2010
Philippians 3:17-4:1
and
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-february-22-28/
for February 22, 2010 to February 28, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for 2/24/2010, read 2/26/2010
--------------------

Clothe Us in Love

We, disciples of the Lord
saved by his choice
redeemed by his sacrifice
Clothe us in love
the mantle, the yoke
God, love
draped upon our lives

Able to forgive our neighbors
because we are loved
strengthened, free,
following the Christ
the example of our brother
guided by the spirit
walking in the way of love

December 26, 2009
Upper Room Disciplines for 2009
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=531844
for December 21, 2009 to December 27, 2009
“Responding to God’s Gifts”,
by Sam Clark
Colossians 3:12-15
for December 22, 2009

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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Cloaked in our Shame

Wearing our sin
drinking that cup
submitting to God
giving his life

The glowing bodies
pure, light
stripped of his robe
wearing our stain

Cloaked in shame
going to the cross
dying that we may live
paying our price, our cost


August 12, 2011
written after seeing the poem,
“To God’s Will”,
before posting it to
www.faithwriters.com
===============

To God’s Will

Christ, Love
God come to earth
the son, a man
submitting to God’s will
living out the father’s plan
Good, walking in the world
washing away our sin
the cup to his lips
bitter fruit of human hearts
the pure lamb
weighed down
the yoke, the cross
a crown of thorns
the cloak of our shame
humiliated for our sake
setting us from sin
walking according to God’s will


December 26, 2009
John 18:11
Luke 22:42
Luke 22:39-53
Luke 22:1-71 and
book, “Walking with Christ Everyday:
365 daily devotions for men”,
http://www.parable.com/parable/item.Walking-with-Christ-Every-Day-for-Men-Devotional.9781583344774.htm
Day 357, “Thy Will Be Done”
read 12/26/09

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,170+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Drenched in Shimmering Fabric

Drenched in shimmering fabric
beyond human cleaning
made pure, light
living God, risen Christ
drape us in love
wearing Christ
on the outside, upon us
and the Spirit within us
guiding us in love

August 12, 2011
on seeing the poem,
“Clothe Us in Love”
before posting it to
www.faithwriters.com
and on seeing the poem,
“Robed for Heaven”,
before posting it to
www.christianpoetry.org
-----------------------------

Robed for Heaven

Robed for heaven
bodies of light
transformed from the earth
to our heavenly delight

Rising like the Christ
at the end of our days
returning to heaven
to our celestial home

February 26, 2010
Philippians 3:17-4:1
and
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-february-22-28/
for February 22, 2010 to February 28, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for 2/24/2010, read 2/26/2010
--------------------

Clothe Us in Love

We, disciples of the Lord
saved by his choice
redeemed by his sacrifice
Clothe us in love
the mantle, the yoke
God, love
draped upon our lives

Able to forgive our neighbors
because we are loved
strengthened, free,
following the Christ
the example of our brother
guided by the spirit
walking in the way of love

December 26, 2009
Upper Room Disciplines for 2009
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=531844
for December 21, 2009 to December 27, 2009
“Responding to God’s Gifts”,
by Sam Clark
Colossians 3:12-15
for December 22, 2009

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 30,100+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

He is the Messiah

On hearing his words
to believe fully
the identity of Christ
He is the Messiah
the living lamb of God

August 11, 2011
Day 3
John 7:37-44
John 14:16
Vacation Bible School -
Shake It Up Café
http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/index.php
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook, NH
August 9, 2011 to August 14, 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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Whoever believes in Christ

A different king
sharing God’s love
filling us with joy
calling us to follow
to believe in him
whoever believes in Christ
filled with the Spirit
like living water flowing
raining down upon us
flowing ever
washing us with love.

August 11, 2011
Day 3
John 7:37-44
John 14:16
Vacation Bible School -
Shake It Up Café
http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/index.php
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook, NH
August 9, 2011 to August 14, 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 12,990+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Flowing Within Us

Come to me, all of you
believe in me
Jesus told them
that living water may flow
Like rivers flowing
flowing within us
the Spirit moving
moving inside each of us
changing us completely
transforming us in love

August 11, 2011
Day 3
John 7:37-44
John 14:16
Vacation Bible School -
Shake It Up Café
http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/index.php
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
August 9, 2011 to August 14, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,170+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Touching Each of Our Lives

The words of Christ
of the saints who have gone before
touching each of our lives
seeking to change us
in the moment we believe
filling us with the Spirit
sent into the world
going joyfully, boldly
sharing the good news of Christ
light piercing the darkness
going where we are led
even to the ends of the earth

August 11, 2011
Day 3
John 7:37-44
John 14:16
Vacation Bible School -
Shake It Up Café
http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/index.php
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook, NH
August 9, 2011 to August 14, 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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Believe Fully

In the whole word
in the living Christ
believing fully
in the living Son of God

The Savior of the world
calling each beating heart
calling us to serve
to joyfully do our part

August 11, 2011
Day 3
John 7:37-44
John 14:16
Vacation Bible School -
Shake It Up Café
http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/index.php
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook, NH
August 9, 2011 to August 14, 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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Wobbling in our faith

moving within us
struggling to believe
not knowing what to think
not anchored to the word

wobbling in our faith
buffeted by the winds
doubting, hoping
wanting to live

August 11, 2011
Day 3
John 7:37-44
John 14:16
Vacation Bible School -
Shake It Up Café
http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/index.php
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook, NH
August 9, 2011 to August 14, 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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Solid Faith

Believing in Christ
his statements to them
evoking the Spirit
God’s love for each one
Solid faith
immediately turning
from the way of the world
turning to the light
God’s living word.

August 11, 2011
Day 3
John 7:37-44
John 14:16
Vacation Bible School -
Shake It Up Café
http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/index.php
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook, NH
August 9, 2011 to August 14, 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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Each Reacted Differently

All before Jesus
his statements to them
clearly claiming
the mantle of love

Each reacted differently
to the living Christ
standing before them
offering them life

August 11, 2011
Day 3
John 7:37-44
John 14:16
Vacation Bible School -
Shake It Up Café
http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/index.php
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook, NH
August 9, 2011 to August 14, 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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Rivers of Living Water

Like an endless spring
flowing from heaven
filling our hearts
our empty vessels
Believing in Christ
filled with his Spirit
like rivers of living water
poured from our lips

August 11, 2011
Day 3
John 7:37-44
John 14:16
Vacation Bible School -
Shake It Up Café
http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/index.php
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook, NH
August 9, 2011 to August 14, 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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Believe in Christ

Whatever the crowed
the chatter of the doubts
the world around us
denying the Christ

Believe in Jesus
be rock solid
trusting in God
fulfillment of God’s promise

August 11, 2011
Day 3
John 7:37-44
John 14:16
Vacation Bible School -
Shake It Up Café
http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/index.php
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH

August 9, 2011 to August 14, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,170+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In a word of scripture

in a word of scripture
in our touch
our presence now with them
in the whisper of God’s call
a balm to their spirit

God can find a way
to calm us in our struggles
able to use us
as we are, flawed,
to be there for our neighbors

August 11, 2011
posted to my Facebook wall, August 11, 2011:
“FB REPOST… Jacob was a cheater, Peter had a temper, David had an affair, Noah got drunk, Jonah ran from God, Paul was a murderer, Gideon was insecure, Miriam was a gossiper, Martha was a worrier, Thomas was a doubter, Sara was impatient, Elijah was moody, Moses stuttered, Zaeccheus was short, Abraham was old, and Lazarus was dead.... Now, what's YOUR excuse? Can God use you or not? - ~~~ God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the CALLED!”
&
Bible study with Jean Anocibar August 10, 2011
&
John 3:5-6
John 3:1-18
Nicodemus and Christ
Bible study with Jean Anocibar August 3, 2011
read John 2:13-25, John 3:1-18
&
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (NRSV Bible)
Job 16:1-5 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 96:1-6 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Communion
Worship Theme: “Why do bad things happen?”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “In My Weakness I am Strong”
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
August 7, 2011
Nineth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Acts 11:2-18 (NRSV Bible)
1 Peter 3:8-9, 15 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 118:19-20, 24 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “We are all one Family of God”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “I Got Your Back!”
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 31, 2011
Eighth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Genesis 1:1-8
Matthew 22:16b-17, 21b-22
Unison Prayer
“Loving, Merciful God, giver of all knowledge,
we thank you for your Spirit, here among us.
We ask for eyes to see you at work in our lives
and the lives of others, ears to hear the words
you have for us, and a heart that is open to
your love and grace. It is truly good to be in
the house of the Lord! Amen.”
Worship Theme: “God’s Wisdom”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “We don’t know everything?”
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 24, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
church sign, “Hanging Out with Jesus”
July 17, 2011
&
Luke 15:1-2
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
“This man (Jesus) welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Psalm 92:1-2 (GOD’s WORD Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “What kind of people did Jesus hang with?”
and sermon: “When Christians Are Un-Christian”
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 17, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Sermon series by the Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://adamhamilton.cor.org/
http://www.facebook.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
http://www.abingdonpress.com/adamhamilton/forms/default.aspx?pageid=554&id=106
“When Christians Get It Wrong”
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Rev-Hamilton-When-Christians-Get-It-Wrong-1298797.htm
http://www.abingdonpress.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=6223
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEp5aGSwUmY

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 12,980+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

God is always with us

We can be certain
the prophecy of Christ
the promise of the Spirit
God here in this life

God is always with us
whatever may come
we can be his presence too
for our neighbors, each one

We are to be vessels
clay pots filled with love
bearing our witness
of God’s workings in our lives

Sharing all we are
not holding anything back
offering them Christ’s message
God’s love to heal the world

August 11, 2011
posted to my Facebook wall, August 11, 2011:
“FB REPOST… Jacob was a cheater, Peter had a temper, David had an affair, Noah got drunk, Jonah ran from God, Paul was a murderer, Gideon was insecure, Miriam was a gossiper, Martha was a worrier, Thomas was a doubter, Sara was impatient, Elijah was moody, Moses stuttered, Zaeccheus was short, Abraham was old, and Lazarus was dead.... Now, what's YOUR excuse? Can God use you or not? - ~~~ God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the CALLED!”
&
Bible study with Jean Anocibar August 10, 2011
&
John 3:5-6
John 3:1-18
Nicodemus and Christ
Bible study with Jean Anocibar August 3, 2011
read John 2:13-25, John 3:1-18
&
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (NRSV Bible)
Job 16:1-5 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 96:1-6 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Communion
Worship Theme: “Why do bad things happen?”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “In My Weakness I am Strong”
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
August 7, 2011
Nineth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Acts 11:2-18 (NRSV Bible)
1 Peter 3:8-9, 15 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 118:19-20, 24 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “We are all one Family of God”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “I Got Your Back!”
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 31, 2011
Eighth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Genesis 1:1-8
Matthew 22:16b-17, 21b-22
Unison Prayer
“Loving, Merciful God, giver of all knowledge,
we thank you for your Spirit, here among us.
We ask for eyes to see you at work in our lives
and the lives of others, ears to hear the words
you have for us, and a heart that is open to
your love and grace. It is truly good to be in
the house of the Lord! Amen.”
Worship Theme: “God’s Wisdom”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “We don’t know everything?”
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 24, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
church sign, “Hanging Out with Jesus”
July 17, 2011
&
Luke 15:1-2
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
“This man (Jesus) welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Psalm 92:1-2 (GOD’s WORD Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “What kind of people did Jesus hang with?”
and sermon: “When Christians Are Un-Christian”
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 17, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Sermon series by the Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://adamhamilton.cor.org/
http://www.facebook.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
http://www.abingdonpress.com/adamhamilton/forms/default.aspx?pageid=554&id=106
“When Christians Get It Wrong”
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Rev-Hamilton-When-Christians-Get-It-Wrong-1298797.htm
http://www.abingdonpress.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=6223
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEp5aGSwUmY

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 12,980+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Being God’s love and mercy

Not just in our worship
what we say on Sunday
safely within the walls
sitting in the pews

Being God’s love and mercy
his hands and feet
being his voice for justice
in our houses and the street

Sharing the message freely
boldly as we are called
giving as our Savior did
Giving God our all

August 11, 2011
posted to my Facebook wall, August 11, 2011:
“FB REPOST… Jacob was a cheater, Peter had a temper, David had an affair, Noah got drunk, Jonah ran from God, Paul was a murderer, Gideon was insecure, Miriam was a gossiper, Martha was a worrier, Thomas was a doubter, Sara was impatient, Elijah was moody, Moses stuttered, Zaeccheus was short, Abraham was old, and Lazarus was dead.... Now, what's YOUR excuse? Can God use you or not? - ~~~ God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the CALLED!”
&
Bible study with Jean Anocibar August 10, 2011
&
John 3:5-6
John 3:1-18
Nicodemus and Christ
Bible study with Jean Anocibar August 3, 2011
read John 2:13-25, John 3:1-18
&
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (NRSV Bible)
Job 16:1-5 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 96:1-6 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Communion
Worship Theme: “Why do bad things happen?”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “In My Weakness I am Strong”
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
August 7, 2011
Nineth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Acts 11:2-18 (NRSV Bible)
1 Peter 3:8-9, 15 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 118:19-20, 24 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “We are all one Family of God”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “I Got Your Back!”
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 31, 2011
Eighth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Genesis 1:1-8
Matthew 22:16b-17, 21b-22
Unison Prayer
“Loving, Merciful God, giver of all knowledge,
we thank you for your Spirit, here among us.
We ask for eyes to see you at work in our lives
and the lives of others, ears to hear the words
you have for us, and a heart that is open to
your love and grace. It is truly good to be in
the house of the Lord! Amen.”
Worship Theme: “God’s Wisdom”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “We don’t know everything?”
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 24, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
church sign, “Hanging Out with Jesus”
July 17, 2011
&
Luke 15:1-2
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
“This man (Jesus) welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Psalm 92:1-2 (GOD’s WORD Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “What kind of people did Jesus hang with?”
and sermon: “When Christians Are Un-Christian”
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 17, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Sermon series by the Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://adamhamilton.cor.org/
http://www.facebook.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
http://www.abingdonpress.com/adamhamilton/forms/default.aspx?pageid=554&id=106
“When Christians Get It Wrong”
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Rev-Hamilton-When-Christians-Get-It-Wrong-1298797.htm
http://www.abingdonpress.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=6223
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEp5aGSwUmY

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 12,970+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

Through times of struggle

Not just in the unimaginable
in times of great trial
when disasters happen
when the world is ripped apart

We can serve our neighbors
those close by us
we can be God’s presence
through their times of struggle

August 11, 2011
posted to my Facebook wall, August 11, 2011:
“FB REPOST… Jacob was a cheater, Peter had a temper, David had an affair, Noah got drunk, Jonah ran from God, Paul was a murderer, Gideon was insecure, Miriam was a gossiper, Martha was a worrier, Thomas was a doubter, Sara was impatient, Elijah was moody, Moses stuttered, Zaeccheus was short, Abraham was old, and Lazarus was dead.... Now, what's YOUR excuse? Can God use you or not? - ~~~ God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the CALLED!”
&
Bible study with Jean Anocibar August 10, 2011
&
John 3:5-6
John 3:1-18
Nicodemus and Christ
Bible study with Jean Anocibar August 3, 2011
read John 2:13-25, John 3:1-18
&
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (NRSV Bible)
Job 16:1-5 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 96:1-6 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Communion
Worship Theme: “Why do bad things happen?”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “In My Weakness I am Strong”
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
August 7, 2011
Nineth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Acts 11:2-18 (NRSV Bible)
1 Peter 3:8-9, 15 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 118:19-20, 24 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “We are all one Family of God”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “I Got Your Back!”
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 31, 2011
Eighth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Genesis 1:1-8
Matthew 22:16b-17, 21b-22
Unison Prayer
“Loving, Merciful God, giver of all knowledge,
we thank you for your Spirit, here among us.
We ask for eyes to see you at work in our lives
and the lives of others, ears to hear the words
you have for us, and a heart that is open to
your love and grace. It is truly good to be in
the house of the Lord! Amen.”
Worship Theme: “God’s Wisdom”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “We don’t know everything?”
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 24, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
church sign, “Hanging Out with Jesus”
July 17, 2011
&
Luke 15:1-2
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
“This man (Jesus) welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Psalm 92:1-2 (GOD’s WORD Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “What kind of people did Jesus hang with?”
and sermon: “When Christians Are Un-Christian”
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 17, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Sermon series by the Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://adamhamilton.cor.org/
http://www.facebook.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
http://www.abingdonpress.com/adamhamilton/forms/default.aspx?pageid=554&id=106
“When Christians Get It Wrong”
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Rev-Hamilton-When-Christians-Get-It-Wrong-1298797.htm
http://www.abingdonpress.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=6223
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEp5aGSwUmY

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 12,970+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

In powerful ways

only to be open
to give of ourselves
God can use us
in powerful ways

to help our neighbors,
our sisters, our brothers
to be God’s hands and feet
his presence here now

August 11, 2011
posted to my Facebook wall, August 11, 2011:
“FB REPOST… Jacob was a cheater, Peter had a temper, David had an affair, Noah got drunk, Jonah ran from God, Paul was a murderer, Gideon was insecure, Miriam was a gossiper, Martha was a worrier, Thomas was a doubter, Sara was impatient, Elijah was moody, Moses stuttered, Zaeccheus was short, Abraham was old, and Lazarus was dead.... Now, what's YOUR excuse? Can God use you or not? - ~~~ God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the CALLED!”
&
Bible study with Jean Anocibar August 10, 2011
&
John 3:5-6
John 3:1-18
Nicodemus and Christ
Bible study with Jean Anocibar August 3, 2011
read John 2:13-25, John 3:1-18
&
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (NRSV Bible)
Job 16:1-5 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 96:1-6 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Communion
Worship Theme: “Why do bad things happen?”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “In My Weakness I am Strong”
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
August 7, 2011
Nineth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Acts 11:2-18 (NRSV Bible)
1 Peter 3:8-9, 15 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 118:19-20, 24 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “We are all one Family of God”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “I Got Your Back!”
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 31, 2011
Eighth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Genesis 1:1-8
Matthew 22:16b-17, 21b-22
Unison Prayer
“Loving, Merciful God, giver of all knowledge,
we thank you for your Spirit, here among us.
We ask for eyes to see you at work in our lives
and the lives of others, ears to hear the words
you have for us, and a heart that is open to
your love and grace. It is truly good to be in
the house of the Lord! Amen.”
Worship Theme: “God’s Wisdom”
Children’s Time
and sermon: “We don’t know everything?”
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 24, 2011
Seventh Sunday of Pentecost
&
church sign, “Hanging Out with Jesus”
July 17, 2011
&
Luke 15:1-2
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
“This man (Jesus) welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Psalm 92:1-2 (GOD’s WORD Translation)(Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “What kind of people did Jesus hang with?”
and sermon: “When Christians Are Un-Christian”
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 17, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Pentecost
&
Sermon series by the Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://adamhamilton.cor.org/
http://www.facebook.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
http://www.abingdonpress.com/adamhamilton/forms/default.aspx?pageid=554&id=106
“When Christians Get It Wrong”
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Rev-Hamilton-When-Christians-Get-It-Wrong-1298797.htm
http://www.abingdonpress.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=6223
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEp5aGSwUmY

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 12,970+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live

God can use us

God can use us
in powerful ways
only to be open
to be willing to serve
God can use us
if we will follow
our cracked vessels ready
emptied of our choices
given over to God’s will
emptied, ready
that they may be filled
to be a blessing, poured
to lift up our neighbor
to be God’s presence
to walk beside them
in times of struggle
hoping to give them
some measure of comfort

edited September 29, 2016

God can use us – v2

August 11, 2011

God can use us

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/08/god-can-use-us.html

posted to my Facebook wall, August 11, 2011:

“FB REPOST… Jacob was a cheater, Peter had a temper, David had an affair, Noah got drunk, Jonah ran from God, Paul was a murderer, Gideon was insecure, Miriam was a gossiper, Martha was a worrier, Thomas was a doubter, Sara was impatient, Elijah was moody, Moses stuttered, Zaeccheus was short, Abraham was old, and Lazarus was dead.... Now, what's YOUR excuse? Can God use you or not? - ~~~ God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the CALLED!”

&

Bible study with Jean Anocibar August 10, 2011

&

John 3:5-6

John 3:1-18

Nicodemus and Christ

Bible study with Jean Anocibar August 3, 2011

read John 2:13-25, John 3:1-18

&

2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (NRSV Bible)

Job 16:1-5 (NRSV Bible)

Psalm 96:1-6 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)

Communion

Worship Theme: “Why do bad things happen?”

Children’s Time

and sermon: “In My Weakness I am Strong”

by Pastor Ruth L. Foss

Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

http://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

August 7, 2011

Nineth Sunday of Pentecost

&

Acts 11:2-18 (NRSV Bible)

1 Peter 3:8-9, 15 (NRSV Bible)

Psalm 118:19-20, 24 (NRSV Bible)(Call to Worship)

Worship Theme: “We are all one Family of God”

Children’s Time

and sermon: “I Got Your Back!”

by Pastor Ruth L. Foss

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

July 31, 2011

Eighth Sunday of Pentecost

&

Genesis 1:1-8

Matthew 22:16b-17, 21b-22

Unison Prayer

“Loving, Merciful God, giver of all knowledge,

we thank you for your Spirit, here among us.

We ask for eyes to see you at work in our lives

and the lives of others, ears to hear the words

you have for us, and a heart that is open to

your love and grace. It is truly good to be in

the house of the Lord! Amen.”

Worship Theme: “God’s Wisdom”

Children’s Time

and sermon: “We don’t know everything?”

by Pastor Ruth L. Foss

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

July 24, 2011

Seventh Sunday of Pentecost

&

church sign, “Hanging Out with Jesus”

July 17, 2011

&

Luke 15:1-2

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

“This man (Jesus) welcomes sinners and eats with them.”

Galatians 5:22-23 (GOD’s WORD Translation)

Psalm 92:1-2 (GOD’s WORD Translation)(Call to Worship)

Worship Theme: “What kind of people did Jesus hang with?”

and sermon: “When Christians Are Un-Christian”

by Pastor Ruth L. Foss

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

July 17, 2011

Sixth Sunday of Pentecost

&

Sermon series by the Reverend Adam Hamilton

http://adamhamilton.cor.org/

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

http://www.abingdonpress.com/adamhamilton/forms/default.aspx?pageid=554&id=106

 “When Christians Get It Wrong”

http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Rev-Hamilton-When-Christians-Get-It-Wrong-1298797.htm

http://www.abingdonpress.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=6223

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEp5aGSwUmY

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 41,920+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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