quench the fire within us

Stand resolute
strong against the torrent
kindling the flame within us
embers burning brightly
against the torrent, the chaos
the forces on this earth
seeking the quench the fire
burning within us
to drown us in the waters
never rising again
to put out the Holy Spirit
we must never let that happen
burning bright together
standing in the torrent
fanning the flames, together
burning ever, to the end of time
the fire alive within us
those who claim his name


January 12, 2012
Worship Theme – “Water and Spirit”
Mark 1:4-11 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
Genesis 1:1-5 Common English Bible (CEB)
Acts 19:1-7 Common English Bible (CEB)
Call to Worship (Psalm 29:1-4 NRSV Bible)
Unison Prayer
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (Psalm 29))
Reaffirmation of Baptismal Covenant
hymn, “When Jesus came to Jordan”, UMH #252
Matthew 3:13-17
Luke 3:21-22
Mark 1:9-11
and sermon, “Water and Baptism”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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A Handmaiden of the Lord
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Suncook United Methodist Church
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Suncook, NH
First Sunday after Epiphany/Baptism of the Lord Sunday
January 8, 2012

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