The Tangle of the Thorns

The tangle of the thorns
the angry vines knit
the bitterness of ego
the abuse of their power

The princes of this earth
caught in carnal thoughts
anger at the thought of Christ
leading their people off

The tangle of the thorns
mocking the Son of God
the crown upon his head
feeble against his power

The healing of the cross
to cast out our demons
to stitch the breach shut
restoring us unto God

The tangle of the thorns
causing Christ to bleed
yet powerful to stop his gift
through him we are healed

March 26, 2012
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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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