The holy seed planted

Something only of belief
the call to Mary
the Spirit upon her
the holy seed planted
carrying the Christ-child
God into this life
humble, a babe
come to save the world

December 24, 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

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He took her as his wife

Heeding the angel’s call
the word of God
a call for his life
the Son within her of God
not fallen, but blessed
he took her as his wife
just as the angel said

December 23, 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

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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The Familiar Story – v2

Words awakening
bringing us Jesus
the retelling, our story
remembering the Christ-child
so rich with love, abiding
God coming to us
sent from above

The familiar story
Mary’s humble child
born in the stable
placed in the manger
to be watched by the animals
come to save us all
God, Emmanuel

Drawing to him
reading the story
letting the journey
renew our Spirit,
our very lives
turning toward him
coming to his throne of Grace

December 23, 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

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.

The Familiar Story

Words awakening
bringing us Jesus
so rich with love
God coming to us
sent from above
the familiar story
the humble child
born in the stable
placed in the manger
to be watched by the animals
come to save us
God, Emmanuel


December 22, 2011 and December 23, 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

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 20,990+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

within her womb

The infinite, the divine
God eternal
held in her womb
Messiah, Emmanuel
God in that child
born this night
the Son come to us
love come down
light living with us
the prince of peace
come to save us
God in the flesh

December 22, 2011 and December 23, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth 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.

to give us peace

The love of God came down
God, Emmanuel
the Christ-child with us
to offer us love
to give us peace
in this troubled world
to bring us to him
to redeem us from death
a stillness in our spirits
joy instead
welling up within us
offering us love

December 22, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth 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 20,990+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

to give us hope

the love of God came down
born in that stable
Christ, our Savior
in that humble bed
Something holy
in the simple clay
a path to heaven
born this day
to give us hope
in our humble state
a way of grace
in the manger bed

December 22, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth 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.

To give us joy

the love of God came down
planted in our hearts
remembering Christmas
God’s love come down
to give us joy
hope for a future
brought from the pit
to walk with our Savior
showing us the way
to return to the Father
healed for God’s purpose
to spread this one message
the way to heaven
through the gate of Jesus
following our master
humble as a servant
serving our purpose
raising up God’s kingdom

December 22, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth 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 20,990+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God came to free us

The Madonna, the child
God came to free us
offering love
so we should witness
spreading his word
his hope, his promise
to the ends of the earth

Free from slavery
to all those on earth
freed for a purpose
walking in faith
Hope for the captives
all those in chains
reaching to heaven
for this he came

December 22, 2011
http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2011/12/calling-all-bloggers-lets-free-slaves.html
&
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Advent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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To give us love

The love of God came down
into our hearts
into the world
blessed from above
God came down
in the baby, the Son
come to save us
the Messiah,
God’s chosen One

December 22, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth 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.

The Love of God Came Down

The love of God came down
Jesus, the Son
descended from heaven
the embodiment of love
God, Emmanuel
walking with us
here to save us
to fill us with God’s love
filled to be poured
messengers of that hope
God incarnate
living with us
come to save us
to redeem us from death
walking with us
out of the depths of God’s love

December 22, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth 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 20,990+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Song of Joy

From your heart and mine
across the heavens
joining one voice
the song of joy
Christ born to us
born of Mary
God’s only Son
Come to the earth

We join the chorus
together, one body
one flock in union
singing our praise
Offering to you,
our devotion
overwhelmed by your mercy
your endless love

December 22, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth 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.

The Song of Love

God’s song of love
in the baby given to us
His offering, grace
abounding mercy
falling upon us
coming down
God’s song for us
filled with his love

December 22, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth 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 14,330+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

The Song of Peace

God’s song of peace
calling to us
singing from heaven
blessings of love
seeking to reach us
to change our hearts
offering us Jesus
the depths of his love

December 22, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Advent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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The Song of Hope

Christ’s coming
Emmanuel on earth
the song of hope
proclaiming in heaven
songs of his birth
God alive,
here with us
love raining down
out of God’s love

December 22, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Advent

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The song of praise

One song of praise
the Messiah come down
the heavens singing out
sharing one song
one praise of the angels
those through the ages
each of us joining
in their one song
thanks to the heavens
in our one God
for sharing his own
giving us his Son

December 22, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Advent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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All of Heaven

Singing their praises
all of heaven
God come to earth
born in that stable
humble child
placed in the manger
all hope in you
all praises to your name

December 22, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Advent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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of David’s house

of the line of the king
of David’s house
Joseph faithful to him
father of God
serving the kingdom
the throne of the Lord
calling us to him
so we are restored
Jesus the Christ
Emmanuel, our king
Lord over all
the Savior come down
life in him
his kingdom without end
all enter in
in him do we live

December 21, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Advent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Come and save us

come, oh God
reach down from heaven
Come and save us
heal our brokenness
humble, the child
come to save us
destined to die
the lamb for the slaughter
yet sacrificing himself
giving his body
pouring out his Spirit
that we may live

December 21, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Advent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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signs in these dark nights

give us hope for tomorrow
signs of your love
signs in these dark nights
the coming of Christ
Light in these dark times
winter, the world
advent waiting
light to come down
from the Father, the One

December 21, 2011
winter solstice
&
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth 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 14,330+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

dreams of Emmanuel’s birth

plant within us
seeds of your love
dreams of Emmanuel
washing over us
flooding down
descended in love
the Christ-child coming
dreams of God’s presence
with us always

December 21, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Advent

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Given to you

Like the mantle of Aaron
God’s anointed one
a kingdom appointed
in Jesse’s young son
Given to you
to the boy, David
a kingdom eternal
forever, amen
Life in Christ
fulfilling God’s plan
climbing the throne
the sacrifice, the lamb

December 21, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Advent

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Your throne

Your throne, oh David
your kingdom, oh Christ
Emmanuel, Messiah
living lamb of God
Your throne o’er us
your people, your flock
lead us to your pasture
secure on this rock

December 21, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth 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 20,990+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

established forever

God’s voice resounding
his promise to his chosen
his throne, of David
established forever
his throne o’er God’s people
ransomed by our Savior
for all eternity

December 21, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Advent

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I will establish his kingdom

The promise in the word of God
the fulfillment in the Son
the words offered to David
God’s anointed one
pulled from the pasture
the least of Jesse’s sons
called to greatness
God’s chosen one
Come alive again
God’s promise fulfilled
in the son of Joseph
the shoot of his line
his kingdom established
before the beginning of time
fulfilled for God’s purpose
in the coming of Christ
God’s Son giving
a sacrifice of light

December 21, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Advent

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I took you from the pasture

I took you from the pasture
from working with wood
anointed for a purpose
by the hand of God
called to lead the people
to set the captives free
called to a kingdom
a house eternally

December 21, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Advent

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on my foundation

on the word of God
on this rock to stand
on my foundation
your kingdom comes
forever reigning
watching o’er us
the one anointed
the risen Christ

December 21, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Advent

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Firmly in Me

your kingdom, your house
your appointment in life
firmly in me
on the foundation of God
forever to reign
life without end
holy in you

December 21, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Advent

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Your house

Your house, oh David
your kingdom, oh Christ
reigning forever
on the throne of God
a land without end
everlasting to everlasting
you live forever,
eternal in one God

December 20, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Advent

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to be prince

appointed for kingship
over the people of God
anointed for his purpose
bringing us home
drawing us to you
prince of the sheep
ruling forever
on the throne of our God
the living prince of peace

December 20, 2011 and December 21, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Advent

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with him, as his servant – v3

with Christ, walking with him
as he walked with God
humble, as his servant
guided in our walk

follow him, unburdened
letting go of this life
offering ourselves to him
walking in the light

living as his disciples
followers of the light
bearing forth our witness
our gifts in this life

we are but clay
a breath in this life
guided by Christ’s example
walking in his light

sharing as we are given
gifts on this walk
far more than our words
far more than our talk

with Christ, walking with him
as he sacrificed
submissive to the Father
our purpose in life

December 20, 2011
John 12:26
John 12:27-28
John 12:20-36
Bible study with Jean Anocibar December 15, 2011
John 11:45-57
John 12:1-11
John 12:12-19
Psalm 118:25, 26
Zechariah 9:9
John 12:20-36
Mark 8:34-35
Luke 9:23-24

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with him, as his servant – v2

with Christ, walking with him
as he walked with God
humble, as his servant
guided in our walk

follow him, unburdened
letting go of this life
offering ourselves to him
walking in the light

living as true disciples
followers of the light
bearing forth our witness
our gifts in this life

we are but clay
a breath in this time
guided by Christ’s example
walking in his light

December 20, 2011
John 12:26
John 12:27-28
John 12:20-36
Bible study with Jean Anocibar December 15, 2011
John 11:45-57
John 12:1-11
John 12:12-19
Psalm 118:25, 26
Zechariah 9:9
John 12:20-36
Mark 8:34-35
Luke 9:23-24

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with him, as his servant

with Christ, walking with him
as he walked with God
humble, as his servant
guided in our walk

follow him, unburdened
letting go of this life
offering ourselves to him
walking in the light

December 20, 2011
John 12:26
John 12:27-28
John 12:20-36
Bible study with Jean Anocibar December 15, 2011
John 11:45-57
John 12:1-11
John 12:12-19
Psalm 118:25, 26
Zechariah 9:9
John 12:20-36
Mark 8:34-35
Luke 9:23-24

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 20,480+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the way of the cross

Something more urgent
Christ’s time was now
ready to face the passion
to lay his life down
prepared for the journey
focused on God’s plan
taking up the cup
for the way of the cross
ready to give himself for us
ready to pay our judgment
his life on the cross
healing us for the gathering
that none of us would be lost

December 20, 2011
John 12:26
John 12:27-28
John 12:20-36
Bible study with Jean Anocibar December 15, 2011
John 11:45-57
John 12:1-11
John 12:12-19
Psalm 118:25, 26
Zechariah 9:9
John 12:20-36
Mark 8:34-35
Luke 9:23-24

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Choosing the cup

Choosing the cup
not something thrust upon him
willingly drinking the stain
taking on our sin
Christ choosing to sacrifice
the high priest, the Son
choosing to fulfill
all prophecy
giving himself freely
that all would be free
offering us salvation
a path to eternity

December 20, 2011
John 12:26
John 12:27-28
John 12:20-36
Bible study with Jean Anocibar December 15, 2011
John 11:45-57
John 12:1-11
John 12:12-19
Psalm 118:25, 26
Zechariah 9:9
John 12:20-36
Mark 8:34-35
Luke 9:23-24

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Taking the Cup to Him

Open to his sacrifice
his purpose from God
taking the cup to him
giving his life for ours
offering himself humbly
submissive as a lamb
yet boldly giving himself for us
the risen son of man

December 20, 2011
John 12:26
John 12:27-28
John 12:20-36
Bible study with Jean Anocibar December 15, 2011
John 11:45-57
John 12:1-11
John 12:12-19
Psalm 118:25, 26
Zechariah 9:9
John 12:20-36
Mark 8:34-35
Luke 9:23-24

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 20,990+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

One voice, one life

One voice, one life
one seed offered up
one holy savior
drinking of that cup
only in his dying
his sacrifice for us
only in him are we
given a path to eternal life
One voice, one life
one seed offered up
only because Christ came
and willingly took the cup

December 20, 2011
John 12:23
John 12:24
John 12:25
Bible study with Jean Anocibar December 15, 2011
John 11:45-57
John 12:1-11
John 12:12-19
Psalm 118:25, 26
Zechariah 9:9
John 12:20-36
Mark 8:34-35
Luke 9:23-24

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Loving the seed

For us, like Jesus
a choice in the end to make
loving the seed
this life
or offering it to the earth
Dying as his example
giving up our control
turning our lives over to him
for treasure untold
trusting in our master
the creator of our lives
giving ourselves over
giving him our life

December 20, 2011
Bible study with Jean Anocibar December 15, 2011
John 12:24
John 12:25
John 12:20-36
Mark 8:34-35
Luke 9:23-24
John 11:45-57
John 12:1-11
John 12:12-19
Psalm 118:25, 26
Zechariah 9:9

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If we hate this life

Knowing we are spirits
living in bodies of clay
if we hate this life
journeying on the way
We are closer to heaven
guided in this walk
searching for the Christ-child
his example for our life

December 20, 2011
Bible study with Jean Anocibar December 15, 2011
John 12:25
John 12:20-36
Mark 8:34-35
Luke 9:23-24
John 11:45-57
John 12:1-11
John 12:12-19
Psalm 118:25, 26
Zechariah 9:9

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 20,990+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

If we love our life

We are lost
if we love our life
if we focus here
rewards on earth
Life is about our journey
witnessing to Christ
turning our lives to him
guided in our walk

December 20, 2011
John 12:25
John 12:20-36
Bible study with Jean Anocibar December 15, 2011
John 11:45-57
John 12:1-11
John 12:12-19
Psalm 118:25, 26
Zechariah 9:9
John 12:20-36
Mark 8:34-35
Luke 9:23-24

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Only a single seed

one gift of love
only one seed
the Son of God
fallen for the
making his life a sacrifice
taking that cup
offering himself for us
so we are lifted up

December 19, 2011
John 12:24
John 12:20-36
Bible study with Jean Anocibar December 15, 2011
John 11:45-57
John 12:1-11
John 12:12-19
Psalm 118:25, 26
Zechariah 9:9
John 12:20-36
Mark 8:34-35
Luke 9:23-24

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The Seed Must Die

The one for the many
the sacrifice of love
the seed must die
for the many to be lifted up
Hope in the One
given for us
a testament of God’s love
in his only Son

December 19, 2011
John 12:24
John 12:20-36
Bible study with Jean Anocibar December 15, 2011
John 11:45-57
John 12:1-11
John 12:12-19
Psalm 118:25, 26
Zechariah 9:9
John 12:20-36
Mark 8:34-35
Luke 9:23-24

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The Hour has come

God’s time is now
the hour has come
a time of presentment
the sacrifice of the Son
Nothing more to do
nothing else to say
the way ready
for that judgment day
When Christ would be given
the sacrifice offered up
taking on our sin
drinking of this cup

December 19, 2011
John 12:23
John 12:20-36
Bible study with Jean Anocibar December 15, 2011
John 11:45-57
John 12:1-11
John 12:12-19
Psalm 118:25, 26
Zechariah 9:9
John 12:20-36
Mark 8:34-35
Luke 9:23-24

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For this very reason

Here, now, for a holy purpose
for this very reason
Christ came to earth
descending from heaven
living as a man
here to save us
God, the great I Am.

December 19, 2011
John 12:27
John 12:20-36
Bible study with Jean Anocibar December 15, 2011
John 11:45-57
John 12:1-11
John 12:12-19
Psalm 118:25, 26
Zechariah 9:9
John 12:20-36
Mark 8:34-35
Luke 9:23-24

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Creator God

In the midst of the season
remembering your power
recognizing your hand upon us
oh Creator God
Christ descending to us
God, Emmanuel
yet the Father always with us
Creator of heaven and earth
the potter of our clay
the source of our life

December 18, 2011 and December 19, 2011
Worship Theme of Hope
Advent Great Thanksgiving
Mark 13:32-37 The Message Bible
Isaiah 63:16-64:8 NRSV Bible
1 Corinthians 1:3-9 NRSV Bible
And sermon, “If You Want the Best Christmas”
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/if-you-want-the-best-christmas
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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 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, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,990+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

while the light is here

Standing with him
alive, awake
rejoicing in him
the Messiah, the Christ
while the light is here
walking with him
guided by his Spirit
our God and our King

December 18, 2011
John 12:35-36
John 12:20-36
Bible study with Jean Anocibar December 15, 2011
John 11:45-57
John 12:1-11
John 12:12-19
Psalm 118:25, 26
Zechariah 9:9
John 12:20-36
Mark 8:34-35
Luke 9:23-24

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Our king comes

our king comes
as was foretold
here among us
as the prophets of old
Here, alive
the Messiah, the Christ
coming to save us
out of God’s love

December 18, 2011
John 12:12-19
Psalm 118:25, 26
Zechariah 9:9
Bible study with Jean Anocibar December 15, 2011
John 11:45-57
John 12:1-11
John 12:12-19
Psalm 118:25, 26
Zechariah 9:9
John 12:20-36
Mark 8:34-35
Luke 9:23-24

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For his preparation

Like the myrrh
a gift of the Magi
the perfume given
poured on his feet
Her act of giving
anointing our Savior
prepared for the passion
this holy week
The journey he would travel
from palms to the cross
rising from the ashes
to redeem us from the lost

December 18, 2011
John 12:1-11
Bible study with Jean Anocibar December 15, 2011
John 11:45-57
John 12:1-11
John 12:12-19
Psalm 118:25, 26
Zechariah 9:9
John 12:20-36
Mark 8:34-35
Luke 9:23-24

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Getting Ourselves Ready

Immersed in their story
their journey to Bethlehem
actively seeking our Savior
the Son of God, of man
getting ourselves ready
to witness to his coming
the blessing of the Christ-child
God’s Son revealed
our path to paradise
fulfilling all scripture
in mercy and love
the one descended from heaven
who ascended after his resurrection
his work here done
returning to the highest heaven
until the time of God’s choosing
returning to the earth
to gather his sheep to him

December 19, 2011
Worship Theme of Joy
John 1:6-8, 19-28
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Third Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “When you know who’s coming”
By Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
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Suncook United Methodist Church
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Suncook, NH
December 11, 2011
Third Sunday of Advent

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Sharing Our Witness

Welling up within us
the living water, the message
the mark of our Savior
imprinted on our lives
Standing in the desert
crying out in the wilderness
boldly sharing our witness
our testimony of Christ
Joy overflowing
washing over our lives
ever flowing from us
washing the whole world
All in paradise
ever flowing from us
the joy we have inside
the light of the risen Christ

December 19, 2011
Worship Theme of Joy
John 1:6-8, 19-28
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Third Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “When you know who’s coming”
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 11, 2011
Third Sunday of Advent

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Devoted to Mary

Joseph’s mercy
raising another’s son
devoted to Mary
taking her as his spouse
Humble in his person
this son of David
devoted to Mary
giving her his all
to protect and guard her
and the baby, the Son
the chosen One

December 19, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Advent

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we remember Joseph

In lighting a fourth candle
we remember Joseph
called to raise one
the singular Son of God
this living shoot of Jesse
answering the angel’s call
God calling him father
an example to us all

December 19, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”
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 18, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Advent

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abandoning their flocks

leaving their jobs
abandoning their flocks
the sheep on their own
running, with haste,
to where the child lay
to kneel by the manger
his bed made of hay

December 19, 2011
Advent book study
“The Journey”
By Reverend Adam Hamilton
Led by Pastor Ruth Foss
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http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
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Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH

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not from an inn

If we study the language
the words of the scripture
the word for the upper room
where his disciples gathered
the same word, kataluma,
where there was no room
not from an inn
but the guest room

December 19, 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

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December 19, 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

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vastness of the wilderness

Seeing a current image
getting a sense of place
the vastness of the wilderness
what they faced
outside the holy city
where John preached
where Christ was tempted
the land they had to cross
the trials they had to face

December 19, 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

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Drinking of that well

Drinking history
the people, the nation
stopping in Sychar
by the well of Jacob
the family, Joseph,
Mary and the baby
drinking of that well
where he would offer water

December 19, 2011
John 4:1-42
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

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witness of the trees

the silent witnesses
their fruit anointing
the lamps, the kingdoms
the olive tree sentries

bearing the fruit
the olive trees of the valley
silent witnesses
to the holy family’s journey

December 19, 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

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Sermon, “When you know who's coming", by Pastor Ruth Foss, Suncook United Methodist Church, December 11, 2011, Advent

Pastor Ruth Foss
December 11, 2011
Third Sunday of Advent
Theme: Joy
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
John 1:6-8, 19-28 Gods Word Bible

“When you know who’s coming”

I love the Holidays! Love getting together with family and spending time together. It seems that the holiday season is the only time that we get to see some of our family members. We live far away from many of our family members and it is so good to be with them . . . to catch up on what’s been going on in our lives since we last met. Now I want you to imagine with me for a moment . . . think of that family member that you miss most of all . . . how will you feel when you finally get back together with them? What a joyous occasion it is when we get to see our loved ones after being away from them for a long time . . .

We are at the half-way stage of our Advent journey. We are at the week where the theme is “joy”! I don’t know about you abut for me . . . the Christmas season brings a lot of joy to my soul. There is so much to be joyous about. There are friends and family, there are get togethers, there is so much joy that it is hard to contain sometimes for me. Yes Advent is a really joyous time as we wait expectantly for the celebration of the One who became flesh as well as expectantly waiting for His return.

Over the past two weeks, we have been talking about a different type of Advent; one that rings new meaning to the word Advent for us as Christians. We have talked about if we want the best Christmas how we have the hope of His return . . . how we need to recapture that hope and to live a life of Advent not just a season of Advent . . . to be Advent as well as Easter people. We have also talked about if Christmas can be meaningful . . . of how we need to recapture the peace of God in our lives and to let that peace well through and out of us onto the people around us.

Today we are going to talk a little about Joy . . . OK . . . there’s nothing little about joy but just for the sake of conversation . . . We, as Advent People, should be over flowing with joy. We know who’s coming, we know that He will come again, the One who will usher in a new heaven and earth.

When I look at the world around me though I can’t help but to stop and think . . . in this time of Advent, do we think of Santa’s coming or the coming of Christ? I read that we are either “sellabrating” or celebrating during this season. How are we truly to be acting if Christ is coming again to our hearts by the rebirth as we celebrate Advent or by His second coming?

Well . . . here’s my take on it . . . there is three things we should be doing . . .
1. The Scripture from Isaiah tells us we should be rejoicing in knowing about the deliverance found in the Messiah. And I am not talking about your every day kind of joy but that joy that just cannot be contained.
2. The Scripture from 1 Thessalonians tells us to rejoice, to pray without ceasing, and to give thanks in all things. We are to be getting our selves ready for His return.

But that’s not all . . . Let’s here of the account of another who was rejoicing for the coming of the Messiah. Let’s hear about John and what he did. I am reading his account that is found in John 1:6-8 and 19-28. See if you can figure out the third thing . . . Read the Scripture from Gods Word Bible Translation.

The third thing is to be witnessing to others about the joy we have and why . . . because of whom we have this joy within us. We must let that joy permeate out of us into the world around us.

Beloved church . . . we have a lot to celebrate! We know whose coming and that is means for s to be “dancing in the street, with all our might as David did . . . shouting from the roof tops . . . makin a ruckus up in here!” As we wait expectantly we need be
1. Rejoicing!
2. Witnessing!
3. Getting ready!

How can we not for we know in whom we believeth!

Amen!

December 19, 2011
Worship Theme of Joy
John 1:6-8, 19-28
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Third Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “When you know who’s coming”
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 11, 2011
Third 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 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus", by Pastor Ruth Foss, Suncook United Methodist Church, December 19, 2011, Advent

Pastor Ruth Foss
December 18, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Theme: Love
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Luke 1:26-38

“Here-re-re’s Jesus”

Have you ever known something that you just have to share with everyone around you? It is something that you just can’t keep to yourself. Try as you might, you just can’t seem to keep it to yourself. I know by the way this church shares in the Concernabratons that we are willing to share with one another. We share our life’s journey with one another. We share our victories and failures, our joys and sorrows. We share news we want to share as well as others news that they have asked us to share. Yes…this is a congregation that has a lot to talk about. But are we just sharing within the congregation or are we also sharing news outside the walls of the church? Is there something or someone we should share the news about? Is there a joy that we need to share with the world…a joy that brings hope, peace, love and joy…hope for a better life?

We are here at the 4th week of Advent. We have talked about being “Advent”urous in our lives. We talked about how in order to have the best Christmas we need to change our view of Advent…to widen it so that we can live out the Advent season year long. We have asked the question if Christmas can be meaningful and have answered “YES” to that question. But we need to do our part in order to make it so by preparing our hearts, our minds and our lives for the celebration of Jesus’ birthday but also for the day of His return. We have also covered how we should be sharing the joy…that real joy…of Advent with those around us. We know who’s coming and we should be:
• Witnessing!
• Rejoicing!
• Getting ready!

So now here we are…on our laurels…chomping at the bit…the time is near…we have been waiting expectantly. It’s kind of like when Ed McMahon would say “here’s Johnny” and soon after Johnny Carson would come from behind the curtain…kind of like what the angel Gabriel did with his announcement. Listen to what he had to say to Mary…and the world! I am reading Luke 1:26-38 from the Common English Bible this morning (read passage)

Here-re-re’s Jesus! Just like the announcement of Johnny, Jesus’ is announced before He came from behind the curtain! And not only that…when Jesus was born…all of heaven couldn’t contain itself and began to sing out the song of praise! The song of hope! The song of peace! The song of love! The song of joy! How awesome is that! We are waiting expectantly for the celebration but we are even more expectantly waiting His return!

The theme for this week of Advent is love. Well…how much more love can we receive than for God to love us soo much that He did not withhold His own Son? How much more amazed can we be? How much more should we want to shout it from the roof tops? How much more should we want to share and show that love to others in the world around us?! There are so many out there who don’t know the love of God…I mean really know the love of God. Part of the reason why is because sometimes we, as Christians, decide to keep this secret to ourselves but it is a secret to be shared not only in the 4 walls of the church but with all humanity. Here’s Jesus! The product of the Holy Spirit. . . God’s Spirit (remember…the Holy Spirit descended upon Mary and she conceived), the answer to God’s promises (as stated in 2 Samuel this morning), the secret of all ages (remember the statement of the Romans scripture this morning).

Beloved children of God…we got a lot to shout about. Is there someone who you need to share this secret with? Is there someone who needs to here the Good News of Christmas? Is there someone who needs to see the love of God though you? Is there someone who needs to see the Advent story lived though you? I know of one person like that in my life. It’s a family right here in town. The Dad had been working but now has lost his job and the mom can’t work because of health reasons. They have 4 children, a 4th grader, a kindergartener, a preschooler and a child just under 1. They have now way of bringing the joy of Christmas for their children. It is just impossible for them to do so. I have decided to adopt this family and would ask that you would do the same. This family really needs to see the Christ of Advent…this family really needs to see the love of Christ in the world around them…this family needs for someone to reach out to the with hope, peace, joy and love. But isn’t that what Christmas is about…what Advent really means? The love of God can down from heaven to give us peace…to give us hope…to give us joy…and to give us love. We in turn should “pay it forward to the world in which we live. The world not inside but outside these 4 walls…

Amen

December 19, 2011
Worship Theme of Love
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Advent Candlelighting liturgy for Fourth Sunday of Advent
by Amy C. Wake
unison prayer
prayer of dedication
And sermon, “Here-re-re’s Jesus”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

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Suncook, NH
December 18, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Advent

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