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
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Saturday, August 13, 2011
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
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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
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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
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August 9, 2011 to August 14, 2011
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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
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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
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Friday, August 12, 2011
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
See all 12,990+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
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.
See all 12,990+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
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.
See all 12,990+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
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.
See all 12,990+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
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.
See all 12,990+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
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.
See all 12,990+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
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.
See all 12,990+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
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
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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
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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.
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
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.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
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
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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
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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
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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.
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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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.
See all 12,990+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
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.
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
sermon
blog
meditation
blog
“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
“When Christians Get It Wrong”
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,
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