we have worshiped false gods

Our estrangement from you
if we were truly honest
unable to understand
why you would forgive us
why you sent your Son
to die on the cross
why you redeemed us at all
when we know we are lost

we have worshiped false gods
we have spit in your face
denying we know you
though you pour out your grace
humble we should fall
bowing at your feet
instead we curse you
slinging insults in the street

edited February 25, 2012
changing the spelling from “worshipped” to “worshiped”,
because Blogger said “worshipped” is a misspelling.
&
February 23, 2012
Worship Theme – “Ash Wednesday”
Prelude
Unison Prayer
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (CEB)
Joel 2:12-17a (CEB)
Prayer of Confession (Psalm 51:3)
Pastoral Prayer
Word of Assurance (GBOD 2012)
Thanksgiving over the ashes
Distribution of the Ashes
hymn, “Sunday’s Palms Are Wednesday’s Ashes” TFWS #2138
and Ash Wednesday Meditation,
“The Math of Lent”
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
Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2012

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