Crown of Thorns

Seeking to diminish Christ
yet failing to recognize
the power of the cross
the submission to the Master’s plan
God’s will for his life
faithful to the servant’s path
to his place in the world

The crown of thorns a symbol
but not what they thought
seeking to mock the Christ
yet they missed his role
humble, the lamb
showing how to love
our God and our fellow man

March 25, 2012
Lenten Banner - Thorns
&
John 12:20-25 (NRSV)
Jeremiah 31:31-34 (NRSV)
Hebrews 5:7-10 (NRSV)
John 3:16 (paraphrased in sermon)
Worship Theme: Fruit of the Cross
Call to Worship (Abington Worship 2012)
Unison Prayer (Psalm 51:1-17), Psalter, UMH #785
Special Music: “Power of the Cross” (Choir)
Prayer of Dedication (Jeremiah 31:31-34 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “I Saw the Cross of Jesus” (Choir)
and sermon, “He Had To Die. . .”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

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Suncook, NH

Fifth Sunday in Lent
March 25, 2012

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