Joseph listening
to the word of God
humble in his spirit
answering the angel’s call
seeking to find the way
the path for his life
submitting to the will of God
following the dream
December 7, 2011
Matthew 1:18-24
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Such was his righteousness – v2
This humble man
setting a firm foundation
how Christ would live
the example he would follow
not bound by the law
guided instead by mercy
Such was his righteousness
seeking to send her away
not having her judged, punished
striving to protect her
to save her honor
with mercy, compassion
on this daughter of Rachel
December 7, 2011
Matthew 1:18-24
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
setting a firm foundation
how Christ would live
the example he would follow
not bound by the law
guided instead by mercy
Such was his righteousness
seeking to send her away
not having her judged, punished
striving to protect her
to save her honor
with mercy, compassion
on this daughter of Rachel
December 7, 2011
Matthew 1:18-24
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Such was his righteousness
This humble man
setting a firm foundation
how Christ would live
the example he would follow
not bound by the law
guided instead by mercy
Such was his righteousness
seeking to send her away
not having her judged, punished
striving to protect her
to save her honor
to be merciful
with compassion
on the mother
December 7, 2011
Matthew 1:18-24
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
setting a firm foundation
how Christ would live
the example he would follow
not bound by the law
guided instead by mercy
Such was his righteousness
seeking to send her away
not having her judged, punished
striving to protect her
to save her honor
to be merciful
with compassion
on the mother
December 7, 2011
Matthew 1:18-24
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Before the Angel Spoke
Before the angel spoke
identifying the father
the hand of the creator
upon her womb, the child
Still there was mercy
not seeking the judgment seat
her death by stoning
trying to find a way
to send her away in silence
December 7, 2011
Matthew 1:18-24
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
identifying the father
the hand of the creator
upon her womb, the child
Still there was mercy
not seeking the judgment seat
her death by stoning
trying to find a way
to send her away in silence
December 7, 2011
Matthew 1:18-24
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
No matter the hurt
He was a righteous man
but righteousness was mercy
not the code, the law
he didn’t want to stone her
No matter the hurt
taking the shame on himself
accepting the angel’s words
changing his life instead
To raise up the Messiah
the living Son of God
the one who was long foretold
submissive to God’s plan
December 7, 2011
Matthew 1:18-24
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
but righteousness was mercy
not the code, the law
he didn’t want to stone her
No matter the hurt
taking the shame on himself
accepting the angel’s words
changing his life instead
To raise up the Messiah
the living Son of God
the one who was long foretold
submissive to God’s plan
December 7, 2011
Matthew 1:18-24
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Defined by Mercy
His words not written
what he said in life
only in his actions
do we see his righteousness
Defined by mercy
not wanting to see her hurt
planning to leave her
in the stillness of night
Yet the angels called him
in a dream in that night
telling him to take her
as her bride, in this life
She was to bear Christ
the Messiah long foretold
he could bring her to him
to raise the Son of Man
He was called to be there
as the father of the Son
the simple carpenter
to raise up the Holy One
December 7, 2011
Matthew 1:18-24
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
what he said in life
only in his actions
do we see his righteousness
Defined by mercy
not wanting to see her hurt
planning to leave her
in the stillness of night
Yet the angels called him
in a dream in that night
telling him to take her
as her bride, in this life
She was to bear Christ
the Messiah long foretold
he could bring her to him
to raise the Son of Man
He was called to be there
as the father of the Son
the simple carpenter
to raise up the Holy One
December 7, 2011
Matthew 1:18-24
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
An Honorable Man
A simple carpenter
the father of Jesus
an honorable man
living out compassion
in mercy desiring
to send her away
yet heeding the angel
letting her stay
Wanting to be faithful
to the calling of God
submitting his planning
his life in his hands
giving this over
to raise the Son of Man
December 7, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
the father of Jesus
an honorable man
living out compassion
in mercy desiring
to send her away
yet heeding the angel
letting her stay
Wanting to be faithful
to the calling of God
submitting his planning
his life in his hands
giving this over
to raise the Son of Man
December 7, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Mercy
Merciful, obedient, humble
the simple man of God
chosen to be the father
the mortal father of Christ
At first acting in mercy
when he thought he was wronged
then obediently accepting Mary
not casting her away
Humble in his living
a simple carpenter
nothing of his words written
by his actions displaying
the righteousness of God
December 7, 2011
Matthew 1:18-24
Micah 5:1-5
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
the simple man of God
chosen to be the father
the mortal father of Christ
At first acting in mercy
when he thought he was wronged
then obediently accepting Mary
not casting her away
Humble in his living
a simple carpenter
nothing of his words written
by his actions displaying
the righteousness of God
December 7, 2011
Matthew 1:18-24
Micah 5:1-5
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Defined by Mercy
His words not written
what he said in life
only in his actions
do we see his righteousness
Defined by mercy
not wanting to see her hurt
planning to leave her
in the stillness of night
Yet the angels called him
in a dream in that night
telling him to take her
as her bride, in this life
She was to bear Christ
the Messiah long foretold
he could bring her to him
to raise the Son of Man
He was called to be there
as the father of the Son
the simple carpenter
to raise up the Holy One
December 7, 2011
Matthew 1:18-24
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
what he said in life
only in his actions
do we see his righteousness
Defined by mercy
not wanting to see her hurt
planning to leave her
in the stillness of night
Yet the angels called him
in a dream in that night
telling him to take her
as her bride, in this life
She was to bear Christ
the Messiah long foretold
he could bring her to him
to raise the Son of Man
He was called to be there
as the father of the Son
the simple carpenter
to raise up the Holy One
December 7, 2011
Matthew 1:18-24
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Joseph was a carpenter
The simple man
working with his hands
much as a potter
the clay at the wheel
Joseph was a carpenter
working with his hands
not speaking in the words of life
but living out God’s plan
December 7, 2011
Matthew 1:18-24
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
working with his hands
much as a potter
the clay at the wheel
Joseph was a carpenter
working with his hands
not speaking in the words of life
but living out God’s plan
December 7, 2011
Matthew 1:18-24
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
At a young age
Mary and Joseph
still children in our age
come to be chosen
by God in his purpose
humble, faithful
open to his call
At a young age
given much responsibility
accepting this blessing
the gift of the Son
to raise the Christ-child
to bear forth the One
December 7, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
still children in our age
come to be chosen
by God in his purpose
humble, faithful
open to his call
At a young age
given much responsibility
accepting this blessing
the gift of the Son
to raise the Christ-child
to bear forth the One
December 7, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
A peace bearer
The light of Christ
held in our hands
the peace of our Savior
the blessing on the land
God wants us,
calls us to be
a peace bearer, a prophet
that all men may be free
December 7, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
held in our hands
the peace of our Savior
the blessing on the land
God wants us,
calls us to be
a peace bearer, a prophet
that all men may be free
December 7, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
An Honorable Man
A simple carpenter
the father of Jesus
an honorable man
living out compassion
in mercy desiring
to send her away
yet heeding the angel
letting her stay
Wanting to be faithful
to the calling of God
submitting his planning
his life in his hands
giving this over
to raise the Son of Man
December 7, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
the father of Jesus
an honorable man
living out compassion
in mercy desiring
to send her away
yet heeding the angel
letting her stay
Wanting to be faithful
to the calling of God
submitting his planning
his life in his hands
giving this over
to raise the Son of Man
December 7, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Sermon, "Can Christmas be Meaningful", by Pastor Ruth Foss, Suncook United Methodist Church, December 4, 2011, Advent
Pastor Ruth Foss
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
Theme: Peace
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Mark 1:1-8
“Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
Good Morning! Well. . . how are your Christmas preparations coming? I know ours has been a little crazy. We’ve been “decking the halls”. . . making new Christmas decorations. . . etc. Christmas really is a time for family and friends but every time I turn on the TV this week (especially in the den where the girls have “their own space”) I have seen a real different type of attitude. There are commercials for this new thing and that new thing. . . you know. . . the “just gotta have” things. This week. . . I have really taken in consideration the challenges that I set before us last week. . . but it’s been really hard with all the other “outside interferences”. As I challenged us I have tried:
• To deliberately try to re-think Advent in your mind and in your hearts.
• To rethink what Advent really is.
• To deliberately search within ourselves to find that Hope that is within us and to live out that Hope in the world around us.
• To deliberately look for Jesus in the world around us and in those in whom we come in contact with. He’s there; we just have to look.
But it’s been hard to find that peaceful place where I can stop and reflect. I don’t know about you but I really need that peaceful place where I can just sit and be for a while. But it is so hard to find. . .
This is the second week of Advent and it’s the theme of peace. . . my prayer is that we can find that peace. . . or at least know where to look for it. I pray that we will develop the habit of searching out peace and also being that peace for others. As children of God, we really should have that “peace like a river”.
So. . . where do we begin? Well. . . let’s look at the scripture already read for this morning. The Isaiah scripture from this morning, God’s people are in exile and the feel as if they will never get to the other side. They have been there so long that they feel that God has forsaken them because of their sins against Him. But. . . there is hope. The words of Isaiah are words that give them peace. . . they are words of hope for the future. This gives them peace in knowing that one day. . . the Lord their God will set everything right. Their peace is found in God.
In the 2 Peter scripture. . . it tells us that there is hope. It tells us that even though we may think that God is not going to come and save us or even come again as He promised. . . He will come again. You see. . . God’s time table surely is not ours. . . and I know there are many of us here this morning that can attest to that fact. . . but it also tells us what we are to be doing. . . what type of people we should be while we wait. We are to be people of hope. . . people of peace. . . and not just peace on the outside but also peace on the inside.
How do we acquire that peace? Who gives us that peace? I am so glad you asked! Let’s look at Mark 1:1-8 and see what it says about where and who gives real peace. . . who can change our lives so that we can have that peace like a river. . . (Read Mark 1 from the Message Bible)
Our peace come from the inside out. . . our peace is found in Christ Jesus. . . and if we have peace like a river, that peace should flow out from us into and onto those around us. Just think of it. . . if we all let Christ give us that peace and we all let that peace flow out of us we would be treading in the waters of peace and love for those around us. . . there would be no “sharks” or anything else that would threaten our “swim time” only peaceful waters flowing. . .
The question is can Christmas be meaningful? The answer to that questi8on is yes but we have to do our part. We need to:
• Look to God for our peace and hope (as did the Israelites in the Isaiah passage)
• Re-Direct our lives ( We need to let ourselves be changed from the inside out as the Mark scripture tells us that we are changed from the inside out by our Risen Lord)
• And most of all we need to straighten out our lives (as the reading from 2 Peter tells us this morning. . . rethink how we live our lives. . . are they lives that we would want to be living if Jesus came today?)
Yes. . . Christmas can have a new meaning for us. . . it can be a meaningful time when we reflect on our live. But it begins with the first step. . . a step that we each must choose on our own. It can’t be forced. . . we have to really want it in order for it to be a life changing step. As Advent people we need live lives that hope, peace, joy and love just flow out of it into and onto the lives of those around us. During this Advent season, I challenge each of us to make Advent a time of preparation. . . preparing our hearts, our minds and our lives for the celebration of Jesus’ birthday but also for the day of His return. Will we put Christ back into our Christmas preparation or will it just be another day? Will we look heavenward and follow the star or will we follow the lights of the world around us? The choice is yours and mine to make. Which will you choose?
AMEN?
December 7, 2011
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
Theme: Peace
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Mark 1:1-8
“Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
Good Morning! Well. . . how are your Christmas preparations coming? I know ours has been a little crazy. We’ve been “decking the halls”. . . making new Christmas decorations. . . etc. Christmas really is a time for family and friends but every time I turn on the TV this week (especially in the den where the girls have “their own space”) I have seen a real different type of attitude. There are commercials for this new thing and that new thing. . . you know. . . the “just gotta have” things. This week. . . I have really taken in consideration the challenges that I set before us last week. . . but it’s been really hard with all the other “outside interferences”. As I challenged us I have tried:
• To deliberately try to re-think Advent in your mind and in your hearts.
• To rethink what Advent really is.
• To deliberately search within ourselves to find that Hope that is within us and to live out that Hope in the world around us.
• To deliberately look for Jesus in the world around us and in those in whom we come in contact with. He’s there; we just have to look.
But it’s been hard to find that peaceful place where I can stop and reflect. I don’t know about you but I really need that peaceful place where I can just sit and be for a while. But it is so hard to find. . .
This is the second week of Advent and it’s the theme of peace. . . my prayer is that we can find that peace. . . or at least know where to look for it. I pray that we will develop the habit of searching out peace and also being that peace for others. As children of God, we really should have that “peace like a river”.
So. . . where do we begin? Well. . . let’s look at the scripture already read for this morning. The Isaiah scripture from this morning, God’s people are in exile and the feel as if they will never get to the other side. They have been there so long that they feel that God has forsaken them because of their sins against Him. But. . . there is hope. The words of Isaiah are words that give them peace. . . they are words of hope for the future. This gives them peace in knowing that one day. . . the Lord their God will set everything right. Their peace is found in God.
In the 2 Peter scripture. . . it tells us that there is hope. It tells us that even though we may think that God is not going to come and save us or even come again as He promised. . . He will come again. You see. . . God’s time table surely is not ours. . . and I know there are many of us here this morning that can attest to that fact. . . but it also tells us what we are to be doing. . . what type of people we should be while we wait. We are to be people of hope. . . people of peace. . . and not just peace on the outside but also peace on the inside.
How do we acquire that peace? Who gives us that peace? I am so glad you asked! Let’s look at Mark 1:1-8 and see what it says about where and who gives real peace. . . who can change our lives so that we can have that peace like a river. . . (Read Mark 1 from the Message Bible)
Our peace come from the inside out. . . our peace is found in Christ Jesus. . . and if we have peace like a river, that peace should flow out from us into and onto those around us. Just think of it. . . if we all let Christ give us that peace and we all let that peace flow out of us we would be treading in the waters of peace and love for those around us. . . there would be no “sharks” or anything else that would threaten our “swim time” only peaceful waters flowing. . .
The question is can Christmas be meaningful? The answer to that questi8on is yes but we have to do our part. We need to:
• Look to God for our peace and hope (as did the Israelites in the Isaiah passage)
• Re-Direct our lives ( We need to let ourselves be changed from the inside out as the Mark scripture tells us that we are changed from the inside out by our Risen Lord)
• And most of all we need to straighten out our lives (as the reading from 2 Peter tells us this morning. . . rethink how we live our lives. . . are they lives that we would want to be living if Jesus came today?)
Yes. . . Christmas can have a new meaning for us. . . it can be a meaningful time when we reflect on our live. But it begins with the first step. . . a step that we each must choose on our own. It can’t be forced. . . we have to really want it in order for it to be a life changing step. As Advent people we need live lives that hope, peace, joy and love just flow out of it into and onto the lives of those around us. During this Advent season, I challenge each of us to make Advent a time of preparation. . . preparing our hearts, our minds and our lives for the celebration of Jesus’ birthday but also for the day of His return. Will we put Christ back into our Christmas preparation or will it just be another day? Will we look heavenward and follow the star or will we follow the lights of the world around us? The choice is yours and mine to make. Which will you choose?
AMEN?
December 7, 2011
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Today’s shepherds
Those we count on
there on their watch
standing guard over us
protecting our nation, our lives
who are the modern shepherds
those who would be awake
standing guard on the hilltops
while the rest of us sleep
December 6, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
there on their watch
standing guard over us
protecting our nation, our lives
who are the modern shepherds
those who would be awake
standing guard on the hilltops
while the rest of us sleep
December 6, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Remember the Shepherds
Remember the shepherds
those in the gospel story
out in the fields
far from their homes
where they were needed
awake, guarding the sheep
there because danger
stalks us while we sleep
December 6, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
those in the gospel story
out in the fields
far from their homes
where they were needed
awake, guarding the sheep
there because danger
stalks us while we sleep
December 6, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Redeemers of the world
Agents of the gospel,
watchmen in the night
bearing God’s message
carrying his light
Redeemers of the world
agents of God’s promise
the first to hear his coming
these watchmen of the night
December 6, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
watchmen in the night
bearing God’s message
carrying his light
Redeemers of the world
agents of God’s promise
the first to hear his coming
these watchmen of the night
December 6, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Isolated and alone
Watchmen, in the night
isolated and alone
watching over the sheep
far from their homes
Shepherds at the gate
in the dark places
awake, their lamps lit
guarding our spaces
December 6, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
isolated and alone
watching over the sheep
far from their homes
Shepherds at the gate
in the dark places
awake, their lamps lit
guarding our spaces
December 6, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Watchmen in the night
In the dark places
where we would not go
standing on guard
watching
keeping us safe
far from harm
standing guard watching
for the coming of the Lord
December 6, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
where we would not go
standing on guard
watching
keeping us safe
far from harm
standing guard watching
for the coming of the Lord
December 6, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Who are the shepherds
We think of the military
of those in distant lands
but who are the shepherds
the workers here and now
Those in the gap
standing on guard
those protecting our travel
those they may not be far
December 6, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
of those in distant lands
but who are the shepherds
the workers here and now
Those in the gap
standing on guard
those protecting our travel
those they may not be far
December 6, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Second Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
partners in this ministry
The welcome of new members
informed by Paul’s words
partners in this ministry
carrying God’s word
Sharing Christ’s message
out into the world
being his hands and feet
his priests in this life
offering others hope
the blessings in our hearts
sharing in the ministry
while we walk this earth
December 6, 2011
Service of Reception of New Members
Philippians 1:3-5, 9-11
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
informed by Paul’s words
partners in this ministry
carrying God’s word
Sharing Christ’s message
out into the world
being his hands and feet
his priests in this life
offering others hope
the blessings in our hearts
sharing in the ministry
while we walk this earth
December 6, 2011
Service of Reception of New Members
Philippians 1:3-5, 9-11
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Matching His Gifts
May we give cheerfully
as we are given
in abundance, bountifully
the gifts from highest heaven
matching his gifts
seeds of his blessings
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
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as we are given
in abundance, bountifully
the gifts from highest heaven
matching his gifts
seeds of his blessings
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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As we are given
As we are given,
in abundance,
so should our giving be
joyfully, in love
bountifully sowing hope
offering seeds of love
matching his gifts to us
giving us his all
dying that we may live
that others would know
that all would be restored
brought home to the Lord
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
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 abundance,
so should our giving be
joyfully, in love
bountifully sowing hope
offering seeds of love
matching his gifts to us
giving us his all
dying that we may live
that others would know
that all would be restored
brought home to the Lord
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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by thanking God
A lesson for us
in times of trial
in our thanks giving
when we pray
when we petition God
asking for healing
We are to be like the one
who came back to Christ
aware of the healing
the change in his life
coming back to God
falling to our knees
grateful for the gift
for the healing he gives
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
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 times of trial
in our thanks giving
when we pray
when we petition God
asking for healing
We are to be like the one
who came back to Christ
aware of the healing
the change in his life
coming back to God
falling to our knees
grateful for the gift
for the healing he gives
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
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In recognizing the gift
In recognizing the gift
he was doubly healed
his body, his spirit
because he believed
In recognizing the gift
in thanking our God
one was healed fully
the one who believed
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
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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he was doubly healed
his body, his spirit
because he believed
In recognizing the gift
in thanking our God
one was healed fully
the one who believed
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
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Christ healed them
They walked away healed
on their journey in life
healed of their illness
healed by the Christ
One of them came back
to thank the Christ
knowing the healing
came from his hand
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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on their journey in life
healed of their illness
healed by the Christ
One of them came back
to thank the Christ
knowing the healing
came from his hand
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
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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Healed, as they walked,
Not in one moment
at the single word of Christ
they were healed, as they walked,
as they journeyed in life
God’s hand upon us
working within
healing us in his time
as we journey in life
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
at the single word of Christ
they were healed, as they walked,
as they journeyed in life
God’s hand upon us
working within
healing us in his time
as we journey in life
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Only One Leper
Even though there were ten
who called out to Jesus
only one leper
was truly healed that day
The one who stopped
to thank him, praising,
the source of his healing
this man alone healed
restored in his spirit
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
who called out to Jesus
only one leper
was truly healed that day
The one who stopped
to thank him, praising,
the source of his healing
this man alone healed
restored in his spirit
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
While they walked in life
Not while they stopped
when they called out to Christ
they were healed
while they walked in life
God’s blessing on them
healing their bodies
yet only one truly healed
fully healed in his spirit
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
when they called out to Christ
they were healed
while they walked in life
God’s blessing on them
healing their bodies
yet only one truly healed
fully healed in his spirit
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Made Clean
Washed of their iniquity
made clean
in their bodies
yet, for one,
also made clean
in his spirit
The one who stopped
who stopped and thanked Jesus
acknowledging the gift
the source of his healing
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
made clean
in their bodies
yet, for one,
also made clean
in his spirit
The one who stopped
who stopped and thanked Jesus
acknowledging the gift
the source of his healing
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Healed in His Spirit
The one who stopped
to thank Christ
something profound,
important,
Healed not just in his body
but also healed
in his spirit
Thankful to the source
of the gift
acknowledging the hand of God
healed in his spirit
walking on the road
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
to thank Christ
something profound,
important,
Healed not just in his body
but also healed
in his spirit
Thankful to the source
of the gift
acknowledging the hand of God
healed in his spirit
walking on the road
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
From God Alone
Not from ourselves
from God alone
God gave us the ability
the gifts of this earth
The source of our strengths
to make earthly wealth
only from the hand of God
not by our works alone
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
from God alone
God gave us the ability
the gifts of this earth
The source of our strengths
to make earthly wealth
only from the hand of God
not by our works alone
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
For the good land he has given us
We gather, in thanks, giving praises
offering up our prayers
to you alone, our God
for the good land he has given us
for the bounty, the harvest
the abundance poured out on us
the riches of this earth
December 6, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Luke 17:11-19
Leviticus 14:1-32
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
And sermon, “Thank You!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 23, 2011
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
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Bethlehem
in the shadow of the Herodium
a shoot from the stump
a branch of David
Jesse’s anointed son
Bethlehem, born on that day
a new king for the people
one coming humbly
the child, the carpenter’s son
December 6, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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a shoot from the stump
a branch of David
Jesse’s anointed son
Bethlehem, born on that day
a new king for the people
one coming humbly
the child, the carpenter’s son
December 6, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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Joseph’s hometown
The city of David
the root, the shoot, the stem
his life charted
in the garden, the way
Joseph’s hometown
humble, in Herod’s shadow
his monument, his reward
a new king born, of heaven
to unravel the past
to chart a new destiny
life, by the covenant
that all men may be free
December 6, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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the root, the shoot, the stem
his life charted
in the garden, the way
Joseph’s hometown
humble, in Herod’s shadow
his monument, his reward
a new king born, of heaven
to unravel the past
to chart a new destiny
life, by the covenant
that all men may be free
December 6, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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Looking forward to the Star
Our vision, our gaze
fixed on Jerusalem
the place of David
where Christ was to be
that place of power
his life to come to an end
after his false trial
to lead us home again
Looking forward to the star
that the Magi saw
the natal star of Christ
heralding his birth
thinking too of their journey
traveling from afar
their sojourn through Jerusalem
enticed by Herod’s lie
December 6, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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fixed on Jerusalem
the place of David
where Christ was to be
that place of power
his life to come to an end
after his false trial
to lead us home again
Looking forward to the star
that the Magi saw
the natal star of Christ
heralding his birth
thinking too of their journey
traveling from afar
their sojourn through Jerusalem
enticed by Herod’s lie
December 6, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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retracing their steps
the footsteps of this couple
anointed for a blessing
giving a life, the One
who was to come
given to their protection
entrusted by the creator
the savior of the world
in this child’s womb
retracing their steps
humble, this mystery
how God came to earth
to save us from our fall
with this couple
in their earthly journey
from her hometown to his
at the time of his birth
December 6, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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anointed for a blessing
giving a life, the One
who was to come
given to their protection
entrusted by the creator
the savior of the world
in this child’s womb
retracing their steps
humble, this mystery
how God came to earth
to save us from our fall
with this couple
in their earthly journey
from her hometown to his
at the time of his birth
December 6, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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Peace on the inside
In our journey, our walk
not what surrounds us,
the challenge, the hope
the strength in our trusting
Peace on the inside
welling up within
giving us boldness, comfort
strength to begin
December 5, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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not what surrounds us,
the challenge, the hope
the strength in our trusting
Peace on the inside
welling up within
giving us boldness, comfort
strength to begin
December 5, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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The words of that humble man
God speaking still to us
through the words unspoken
the words of that humble man
in the choices, his living
Joseph of Bethlehem
righteous in his actions
open to the angel’s call
speaking in dreams
Faithful to God
humble, a servant
accepting Mary
raising our Lord, Jesus
No songs, no quotations
yet his words still speaking
a humble man, in his actions
a model for how to live
Submitting to God
complicit in his living
following the will of God
submitting by his actions
December 6, 2011
Matthew 1:18:24
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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through the words unspoken
the words of that humble man
in the choices, his living
Joseph of Bethlehem
righteous in his actions
open to the angel’s call
speaking in dreams
Faithful to God
humble, a servant
accepting Mary
raising our Lord, Jesus
No songs, no quotations
yet his words still speaking
a humble man, in his actions
a model for how to live
Submitting to God
complicit in his living
following the will of God
submitting by his actions
December 6, 2011
Matthew 1:18:24
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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Monday, December 05, 2011
Adding Oil to the Waters
Peace in my words
calming her disquiet
offering listening
adding oil to the waters
her mind reeling
needing to vent her anger
taking time to be with her
letting her state her case
December 5, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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calming her disquiet
offering listening
adding oil to the waters
her mind reeling
needing to vent her anger
taking time to be with her
letting her state her case
December 5, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
&
Worship Theme of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15a
And sermon, “Can Christmas Be Meaningful?”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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Sunday, December 04, 2011
portions of that road
matching their steps
slowing in our study
in the words of scripture
gaining dust on our feet
steps on their journey
portions of that road
to Bethlehem
their future, our own
in the babe in the manger
the man from Galilee
December 3, 2011 and December 4, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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slowing in our study
in the words of scripture
gaining dust on our feet
steps on their journey
portions of that road
to Bethlehem
their future, our own
in the babe in the manger
the man from Galilee
December 3, 2011 and December 4, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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Saturday, December 03, 2011
Her Song
Her heart overflowing
joy, her song of praise
to magnify the Lord
to walk in his ways
A testament of God’s love
from her servant heart
with us on our walk of faith
with us always
December 3, 2011
Luke 1:46-55
1 Samuel 2
Magnificat
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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joy, her song of praise
to magnify the Lord
to walk in his ways
A testament of God’s love
from her servant heart
with us on our walk of faith
with us always
December 3, 2011
Luke 1:46-55
1 Samuel 2
Magnificat
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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Returning to Bethlehem
Their journey, at its heart
as it is with us
Jesus returning to Bethlehem
the stem, the shoot
the legacy of David
a new king coming
from the virgin’s womb
changing all history
the beginning, the end
God descending
in the form of the Son
come to save us
to redeem us in love
December 2, 2011 and December 3, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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as it is with us
Jesus returning to Bethlehem
the stem, the shoot
the legacy of David
a new king coming
from the virgin’s womb
changing all history
the beginning, the end
God descending
in the form of the Son
come to save us
to redeem us in love
December 2, 2011 and December 3, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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in the ninth month – v3
Mary of Nazareth and
Joseph journeying
returning to Bethlehem
in the ninth month
before the birth of Jesus
traveling with them
on their fateful journey
Walking with them
feeling the crunch of the dust
the excursion of climbing each hill
wondering where they would stay
no plan, just a journey
knowing she was carrying the king
the long foretold Messiah
In faith alone,
answering the angels’ call
going, believing,
submitting their all
their choices alone
giving us hope
fulfilling all prophecy
submitting to God’s love
December 3, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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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Joseph journeying
returning to Bethlehem
in the ninth month
before the birth of Jesus
traveling with them
on their fateful journey
Walking with them
feeling the crunch of the dust
the excursion of climbing each hill
wondering where they would stay
no plan, just a journey
knowing she was carrying the king
the long foretold Messiah
In faith alone,
answering the angels’ call
going, believing,
submitting their all
their choices alone
giving us hope
fulfilling all prophecy
submitting to God’s love
December 3, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 ninth month – v2
Mary of Nazareth and
Joseph journeying
returning to Bethlehem
in the ninth month
before the birth of Jesus
traveling with them
on their fateful journey
Walking with them
feeling the crunch of the dust
the excursion of climbing each hill
wondering where they would stay
no plan, just a journey
knowing she was carrying the king
the long foretold Messiah
December 3, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Joseph journeying
returning to Bethlehem
in the ninth month
before the birth of Jesus
traveling with them
on their fateful journey
Walking with them
feeling the crunch of the dust
the excursion of climbing each hill
wondering where they would stay
no plan, just a journey
knowing she was carrying the king
the long foretold Messiah
December 3, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
in the ninth month
Mary of Nazareth and
Joseph journeying
returning to Bethlehem
in the ninth month
before the birth of Jesus
traveling with them
on their fateful journey
December 2, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Joseph journeying
returning to Bethlehem
in the ninth month
before the birth of Jesus
traveling with them
on their fateful journey
December 2, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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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retracing the steps of Joseph
In the Advent story
taking the role of Joseph
destined to raise another’s child
his choice of love
retracing the steps of Joseph
his journey with Mary
carrying her to Bethlehem
for the birth of God’s Son
going as he was called
serving all of us in love
December 2, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
taking the role of Joseph
destined to raise another’s child
his choice of love
retracing the steps of Joseph
his journey with Mary
carrying her to Bethlehem
for the birth of God’s Son
going as he was called
serving all of us in love
December 2, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
reliving the story
Advent, the journey
with Mary, with Joseph
walking in their sandals
waiting for the Son
Reliving the story
What we think we know
Looking much deeper
Letting God’s love show
December 2, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
with Mary, with Joseph
walking in their sandals
waiting for the Son
Reliving the story
What we think we know
Looking much deeper
Letting God’s love show
December 2, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Journey
Not destination
Journey
slowing our steps
slipping on their sandals
breathing that dust
looking east
looking to the sun
walking with Mary
with Joseph
on their journey of love
December 2, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Journey
slowing our steps
slipping on their sandals
breathing that dust
looking east
looking to the sun
walking with Mary
with Joseph
on their journey of love
December 2, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Friday, December 02, 2011
Their choices
The young couple
Not yet married
Engaged, betrothed
Yet suddenly challenged
She was pregnant
He wasn’t the father
An angel saying
This was the Son of God
Their choices,
In those moments
Submitting their lives
To the purposes of God
What would we choose
In the same instance
Would we think of the world
The judgment of man
Would we act in faith
Would we say yes
Willingly facing
The whispered gossip
What they did
In submitting fully
Could we say the same
If we were in their place
December 2, 2011
Luke 1:26-38
Matthew 1:18-24
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Not yet married
Engaged, betrothed
Yet suddenly challenged
She was pregnant
He wasn’t the father
An angel saying
This was the Son of God
Their choices,
In those moments
Submitting their lives
To the purposes of God
What would we choose
In the same instance
Would we think of the world
The judgment of man
Would we act in faith
Would we say yes
Willingly facing
The whispered gossip
What they did
In submitting fully
Could we say the same
If we were in their place
December 2, 2011
Luke 1:26-38
Matthew 1:18-24
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Slowing our journey
This year, together
Coming together as one
A people together
Bound by your love
Slowing our journey
Alive, awake
Waiting for your coming
Watchmen at the gate
Slowing our journey
Walking beside them
The wonder, the mystery
Faith to change men
Hearing the voices
The angels descending
The faith of these children
Changing the face of the earth
December 2, 2011
Luke 1:26-38
Matthew 1:18-24
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Coming together as one
A people together
Bound by your love
Slowing our journey
Alive, awake
Waiting for your coming
Watchmen at the gate
Slowing our journey
Walking beside them
The wonder, the mystery
Faith to change men
Hearing the voices
The angels descending
The faith of these children
Changing the face of the earth
December 2, 2011
Luke 1:26-38
Matthew 1:18-24
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Hope in her answer
Answering the angel
The messenger of God
Giving herself over
Submitting her very life
Knowing the culture
What many would think
yet not hesitating
Trusting in our God
Hope in her answer
New life to begin
Fulfilling of prophecy
The coming of the Lord
Life to come down
God in the clay of man
Coming to bring us back to him
Restoring the hope of man
December 2, 2011
Luke 1:26-38
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
The mystery of her answer
The words do not speak
We are left to wonder
To contemplate her thinking
Unrevealed in her answer
Here I am, a servant of the Lord
Giving herself over
That we might be restored
December 2, 2011
Luke 1:26-38
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
We are left to wonder
To contemplate her thinking
Unrevealed in her answer
Here I am, a servant of the Lord
Giving herself over
That we might be restored
December 2, 2011
Luke 1:26-38
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Without hesitation
No doubt, just belief
Submitting to God
Turning over her life
To the will of the Lord
The mystery, such blessing
Not knowing what was in stor
Yet giving her answer boldly
A servant of the Lord
December 2, 2011
Luke 1:26-38
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Submitting to God
Turning over her life
To the will of the Lord
The mystery, such blessing
Not knowing what was in stor
Yet giving her answer boldly
A servant of the Lord
December 2, 2011
Luke 1:26-38
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Without a moment’s hesitation
Her answer to his mystery
To the word of the messenger of God
To offer herself
Changing her whole life
Without a moment’s hesitation
No indication of doubt
Submitting herself fully
Turning over her life
December 2, 2011
Luke 1:26-38
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
To the word of the messenger of God
To offer herself
Changing her whole life
Without a moment’s hesitation
No indication of doubt
Submitting herself fully
Turning over her life
December 2, 2011
Luke 1:26-38
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
In the Mystery of God’s blessing
We need to be open
To a wisdom not of this world
Of nuance and meaning
In the words of gifted and blessing
In the mystery of God’s blessing
What it means to be blessed
Not peace, of comfort
But God’s presence in life’s tests
Perhaps most evident
Most easy to understand
In the case of Mary
The mother of our Lord
She was a young maiden
Not yet a bride
Finding herself pregnant
With the child of God
Struggles, and trials
As she watched her son grow
As he entered into ministry
When it was his time to go
There as he was pursued
The powerful upon him
There when they crucified
The living Son of God
December 2, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
To a wisdom not of this world
Of nuance and meaning
In the words of gifted and blessing
In the mystery of God’s blessing
What it means to be blessed
Not peace, of comfort
But God’s presence in life’s tests
Perhaps most evident
Most easy to understand
In the case of Mary
The mother of our Lord
She was a young maiden
Not yet a bride
Finding herself pregnant
With the child of God
Struggles, and trials
As she watched her son grow
As he entered into ministry
When it was his time to go
There as he was pursued
The powerful upon him
There when they crucified
The living Son of God
December 2, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
In the Angel’s blessing – v2
Trials of her life
struggles, the judging
In the baby coming
In the angel’s blessing
Offering blessings of God
God chose her
This simply girl
Offering up her body
A earthen vessel
To bring God into this world
December 2, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
struggles, the judging
In the baby coming
In the angel’s blessing
Offering blessings of God
God chose her
This simply girl
Offering up her body
A earthen vessel
To bring God into this world
December 2, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
In the Angel’s blessing
The trials of her life
The struggles, the judging
In the baby coming
In the angel’s blessing
December 2, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
The struggles, the judging
In the baby coming
In the angel’s blessing
December 2, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Stand Watch
Stand watch
Ye children
You people of God
Stand watch
As a gate keeper
Awake at your post
Ready for his coming
The glorious hour
Christ’s returning
Down from his throne
Riding on the clouds
Descending to the earth
To gather in his sheep
December 1, 2011
Worship Theme of Hope
Advent Great Thanksgiving
Mark 13:32-37 The Message Bible
Isaiah 63:16-64:8 NRSV Bible
1 Corinthians 1:3-9 NRSV Bible
And sermon, “If You Want the Best Christmas”
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/if-you-want-the-best-christmas
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Ye children
You people of God
Stand watch
As a gate keeper
Awake at your post
Ready for his coming
The glorious hour
Christ’s returning
Down from his throne
Riding on the clouds
Descending to the earth
To gather in his sheep
December 1, 2011
Worship Theme of Hope
Advent Great Thanksgiving
Mark 13:32-37 The Message Bible
Isaiah 63:16-64:8 NRSV Bible
1 Corinthians 1:3-9 NRSV Bible
And sermon, “If You Want the Best Christmas”
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/if-you-want-the-best-christmas
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
The hour of Christ’s return
Not for us to know
The hour of Christ’s return
Only to God
The Father alone
When we will see
When it will be
When Christ comes in glory
In final victory
December 1, 2011
Worship Theme of Hope
Advent Great Thanksgiving
Mark 13:32-37 The Message Bible
Isaiah 63:16-64:8 NRSV Bible
1 Corinthians 1:3-9 NRSV Bible
And sermon, “If You Want the Best Christmas”
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/if-you-want-the-best-christmas
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
The hour of Christ’s return
Only to God
The Father alone
When we will see
When it will be
When Christ comes in glory
In final victory
December 1, 2011
Worship Theme of Hope
Advent Great Thanksgiving
Mark 13:32-37 The Message Bible
Isaiah 63:16-64:8 NRSV Bible
1 Corinthians 1:3-9 NRSV Bible
And sermon, “If You Want the Best Christmas”
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/if-you-want-the-best-christmas
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Do Not Fear that Day
The promise, covenant
The shield of his blood
Marking us, washed clean
Do not fear that day
The Lord’s coming again
Coming to bring us to him
Those marked by his blood
December 1, 2011
Worship Theme of Hope
Advent Great Thanksgiving
Mark 13:32-37 The Message Bible
Isaiah 63:16-64:8 NRSV Bible
1 Corinthians 1:3-9 NRSV Bible
And sermon, “If You Want the Best Christmas”
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/if-you-want-the-best-christmas
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
The shield of his blood
Marking us, washed clean
Do not fear that day
The Lord’s coming again
Coming to bring us to him
Those marked by his blood
December 1, 2011
Worship Theme of Hope
Advent Great Thanksgiving
Mark 13:32-37 The Message Bible
Isaiah 63:16-64:8 NRSV Bible
1 Corinthians 1:3-9 NRSV Bible
And sermon, “If You Want the Best Christmas”
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/if-you-want-the-best-christmas
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
A vulnerable incarnation
Humble, unexpected
A vulnerable incarnation
Living, among us,
As a child appearing
God, alive,
Yet emptied of power
Coming, descending
In human clay reforming
Fulfilling their witness
Prophets foretelling
A new name of God
December 1, 2011
Worship Theme of Hope
First Sunday of Advent Candlelighting
Advent Great Thanksgiving
Mark 13:32-37 The Message Bible
Isaiah 63:16-64:8 NRSV Bible
1 Corinthians 1:3-9 NRSV Bible
And sermon, “If You Want the Best Christmas”
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/if-you-want-the-best-christmas
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
A vulnerable incarnation
Living, among us,
As a child appearing
God, alive,
Yet emptied of power
Coming, descending
In human clay reforming
Fulfilling their witness
Prophets foretelling
A new name of God
December 1, 2011
Worship Theme of Hope
First Sunday of Advent Candlelighting
Advent Great Thanksgiving
Mark 13:32-37 The Message Bible
Isaiah 63:16-64:8 NRSV Bible
1 Corinthians 1:3-9 NRSV Bible
And sermon, “If You Want the Best Christmas”
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/if-you-want-the-best-christmas
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
To you
All our praise
All our gifts
All that we are
Our bodies, our blood
Broken, poured
Giving thanks
To you
Father Almighty
Lord of heaven and earth
December 1, 2011
Worship Theme of Hope
Advent Great Thanksgiving
Mark 13:32-37 The Message Bible
Isaiah 63:16-64:8 NRSV Bible
1 Corinthians 1:3-9 NRSV Bible
And sermon, “If You Want the Best Christmas”
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/if-you-want-the-best-christmas
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
All our gifts
All that we are
Our bodies, our blood
Broken, poured
Giving thanks
To you
Father Almighty
Lord of heaven and earth
December 1, 2011
Worship Theme of Hope
Advent Great Thanksgiving
Mark 13:32-37 The Message Bible
Isaiah 63:16-64:8 NRSV Bible
1 Corinthians 1:3-9 NRSV Bible
And sermon, “If You Want the Best Christmas”
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/if-you-want-the-best-christmas
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
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 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
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