humanity breaks the rules

Something of our nature, our inner selves
humanity breaks the rules,
sinning against authority, the law
failing to be faithful, will over love
from the Garden to now
humanity breaks the rules
rebellion of self
over faith, the law
the love of God, his mercy
forgiveness, faithfulness
over and over, the love of a Father
a loving mother, for children
wayward, learning, willful
breaking rules placed
given for their safety
but something in our nature
struggling with the boundaries
even within freedoms
given by God

March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 11, 2012

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