His compassion for others

The witness of the people
of the city, Capernaum
to the mercy of Jesus
to his compassion for others

Hope, light
a glimmer, an offering
giving them a purpose
to heal his brokenness

Rushing him to Jesus
a holy purpose
good neighbors lifting
the unclean man

Bringing him physically
emotionally to Jesus
knowing he could be healed
inside and out

Rewarded for their service
through pushing to the front
even cutting the roof
that he could be lowered down

Friends, more than neighbors
offering their assistance
bringing him to Jesus
that he would be healed

Healed by Jesus
made to walk again
more important still
in the company of men

Able by Christ’s healing
purged of his sin
able to worship God again
clean to enter in

February 21, 2012
Worship Theme – “God’s Healing Mercy”
Mark 2:1-12 (NRSV)
Isaiah 43:18-25 (NRSV)
2 Corinthians 1:18-22 (NRSV)
Call to Worship (Psalm 41:1-4, 13 (NRSV Bible))
Unison Prayer
Prayer of Dedication ((GBOD Mark 9:2-9)
and sermon, “How Good of God”
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
Seventh Sunday of Epiphany
Transfiguration Sunday
February 19, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,960+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live