He touched the man

Christ touched the man
in answer to his prayer
his plea for healing
answered, yes, willingly
God touching him, healing
offering him redemption
worthy again
able to enter the temple
the community of the people
removed from his condition
healed by Christ’s answer

February 12, 2012
Mark 1:41
&
Worship Theme – “God’s glory manifested in cleansing”
Mark 1:40-45 (NRSV)
2 Kings 5:1-14 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NRSV)
Call to Worship ((Psalm 30:1-4 NRSV Bible)
Unison Prayer (Worship & Song ©2006 Upper Room Books)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
hymn “Spirit Song”, UMH #347
hymn “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”, UMH #340
hymn “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”, UMH #382 (Jeremiah 18:6)
and sermon, “Soul Cleaning Time!”
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
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
February 12, 2012
&
Mark 1:40-45
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 6, 2012 to February 12, 2012,
“I Do Choose”
by Bishop Richard B. Wilke, co-author of Disciple bible study series
scripture and meditation for February 12, 2012
read February 12, 2012

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