How blessed that Christ was a fool

How blessed the Messiah was a sacrifice
not a soldier-king
to overthrow the yoke by force
to command armies
to fight that good fight

how blessed the King was the shepherd
caring for his sheep,
offering himself a sacrifice
to keep them safe from harm

how blessed the Savior taught us love
turning the world upside down
valuing our faithfulness
not the things of this earth

how blessed that Christ was a fool
teaching us how to walk
humble, as a sacrifice
sharing the love of God

March 10, 2012
Worship Theme: promises with a price. . .
Mark 8:31-38
Genesis 17:1-10
Romans 4:16-25
Mark 8:29
Matthew 11:28
John 3:16
Call to Worship (Psalm 105:1-3)
Unison Prayer
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Mark 8:31-38)
The Great Thanksgiving for Early in Lent
and sermon, “The Foolishness of God”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

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Second Sunday in Lent
March 4, 2012

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