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Saturday, December 10, 2011
A time of preparation
Advent, our journey
a time of preparation
making ourselves holy
the way for the Lord
A bed made ready
a place for him to enter the world
lives made worthy
patiently waiting for him
December 10, 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 14,300+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
A faded flower
We are like the grasses
thrown into the fires
a faded flower
withered and dies
Here but an instant
fitful, in the night
rising in the sunlight
returning but to dust
December 10, 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 14,300+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
We are but a breath
The word of God forever
yet we are but a breath
grass gathered for the fire
burned, returned to dust
Our bodies merely mortal
spirits alone with life
when we turn ourselves over
to the living God, Christ
December 10, 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 14,300+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
The hole in our lives
Only by Christ
God who came down
who wore the rugged cross
who gave up his crown
Only in him
are we alive,
made whole,
only by his dying
his life are we restored
December 10, 2011
“There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man
which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God,
the Creator, made known through Jesus.”
Blaise Pascal
&
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,000+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Only by Christ
That which we are
what we long for in life
a relationship with God
the Father, the Son
only by Christ
by his coming to earth
only by his dying,
his rising,
we have new birth
The Spirit within
guiding our steps
only in dying
do we have life in him
December 10, 2011
“There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man
which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God,
the Creator, made known through Jesus.”
Blaise Pascal
&
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,000+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
God, Immanuel – 2
God is with us
in the Son of Man
come to save us
to show the face of God
his love manifest in him
the great I Am with us
God, Immanuel
December 10, 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
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 14,300+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
God, Immanuel – 1
From the very beginning
before all that is
God with us ever
whether or not we believe
Christ, the fulfillment
all that came before
every word of scripture
his life foretold
A living revelation
manifesting the truth
God is ever with us
as we walk on earth
December 10, 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
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 14,300+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
before all that is
God with us ever
whether or not we believe
Christ, the fulfillment
all that came before
every word of scripture
his life foretold
A living revelation
manifesting the truth
God is ever with us
as we walk on earth
December 10, 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
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 14,300+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
His Name
His name is wonderful
fulfillment of the promise
manifestations of the eternal truth
God is alive, with us
His name is wonderful
Lord of all creation
the babe, Emmanuel
December 10, 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
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 14,300+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Friday, December 09, 2011
Peace on this journey
Peace on this journey
peace from within
when we heed the Spirit’s calling
when we let God in
Only in our healing
the gift of our God
only in that moment
are we calm in the storm
Peace on this journey
through Adventide
longing for the Christ-child
for the coming of the king
wanting to be near him
wanting to rise on wings
to heaven’s gates above
wanting to share his mercy
his love here below
December 9, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,000+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Peace within our spirits - 2
Peace within our spirits
God breath on the waves
calm within our center
standing in his ways
Washed by our Savior’s blood
remembering the old, old story
wanting to walk with him
to live with him in glory
December 9, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,000+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
God breath on the waves
calm within our center
standing in his ways
Washed by our Savior’s blood
remembering the old, old story
wanting to walk with him
to live with him in glory
December 9, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,000+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Like a thief
That day
in mystery
shrouded in darkness
like a thief
unknown
but to God
The heavens
the earth
all will
pass away
melting
dissolving
in fire
purified
by the fire
A new heaven
a new earth
will come
alive
in light
December 8, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,000+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
A holy baptism
not on the outside
washed clean by water
a holy baptism
the indwelling of God’s Spirit
changing us from within
redeemed of our iniquity
that we may truly be live
to come into God’s glory
December 8, 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 14,300+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
His Baptism
Christ’s anointing
by his blood
his Spirit
not just washing away
our sins in the water
His baptism
holy anointing
making us clean
able to walk free
as children of the light
December 8, 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 14,300+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
by his blood
his Spirit
not just washing away
our sins in the water
His baptism
holy anointing
making us clean
able to walk free
as children of the light
December 8, 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 14,300+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
The scroll of the prophet Isaiah
His life foretold
as the one he proclaimed
the scroll of the prophet
come to life
His voice crying
to make the way straight
to offer souls
ready for his time
His life foretold
as he was to be
preparing the way
that all would be free
December 8, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,000+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Joseph was a carpenter – v2
A simple man
working with his hands
pride in his craft
much as a potter
spinning clay
at the wheel
Joseph was a carpenter
working with his hands
not speaking in the words of life
but faithful to God’s plan
December 7, 2011 and December 8, 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 14,290+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Generosity
The journey of our Advent
in this time before Christmas
crying out for generosity
in this season of want
yet so much excess
the lights, rushing
from store to store
racing with our neighbor
Where is Jesus,
the babe, the Christ-child
where is the man
who healed humanity
where is compassion,
love, generosity
December 8, 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.
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Following the dream
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.
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.
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,000+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,000+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,000+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,000+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at
Ray Foss for
usage. See all 21,170+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
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
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?”
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011Second 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
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at
Ray Foss for
usage. See all 21,170+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
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
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?”
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011Second 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
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at
Ray Foss for
usage. See all 21,170+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
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
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
Suncook United Methodist
Church
Suncook, NH
December 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
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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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,280+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,280+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,280+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,280+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,280+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,280+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,280+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,280+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,280+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,280+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 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
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.
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.
See all 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,280+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
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
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,280+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
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.
See all 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
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.
See all 14,200+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
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
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,280+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
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
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/11/sermon-thank-you-by-pastor-ruth-foss.html
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,280+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.