Earning Grace

Something about his letters,
the choices that he made,
something understandable,
yet puzzling nonetheless.
Paul sought to teach us
more than anyone else
the love of God, forgiveness
grace above all else.
Yet Paul, in his living,
appearing to disbelief
driven, with a purpose,
falling to his knees.
His life a paradox
juxtaposing grace
with a driven sense of calling
as if he had to earn God’s grace.


January 31, 2012
Worship Theme – “The Nature of Authority”
Mark 1:21-28 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 8:1-14 (NRSV)
Deuteronomy 18:15-20 (NRSV)
Call to Worship (Psalm 111:1-3, 10)(NRSV)
Unison Prayer
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (Mark 1:21-28))
and sermon, “The question of Authority”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
January 29, 2012

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