the authority to teach others

in the telling of the story
before Christ departed
before he ascended
back to his throne,
Christ spoke to them
to all who would follow
Christ spoke to us
to go into the world

the authority to teach others
to share our own witness
God’s revelation in our own lives
the authority to follow,
to go where he leads us
the Spirit leading still
deep within, guiding
to share with others
the hope for our future
the love of our God


February 1, 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
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
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
January 29, 2012

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