Not folded, but open

Looking at my own hands
at the altar rail
not folded, but open
as I kneel to pray
My hands open
my palms raised up
wanting to be ready
as you fill my cup
A symbol of that promise
that you will answer prayers
a promise on my part
to accept your loving gift
Ready to be filled
to be used, to be poured out
wanting to be a blessing
because of my great blessing
my saving at the cross


January 22, 2012
Worship Theme – “The time has come”
Mark 1:14-20 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 7:29-31 (NRSV)
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Call to Worship (Psalm 62:5-7)(NRSV)
Unison Prayer
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (Psalm 62:5-12))
Psalm 100:2, Psalm 118:24 (Hymn, “He Has Made Me Glad”)
Exodus 3:5 (Hymn, “Holy Ground”
Hymn, “Onward, Christian Soldiers”
Isaiah 55:12 (Hymn, “The Trees of the Field”)
and sermon, “What time is it”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/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
Third Sunday after Epiphany
January 22, 2012

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