The first was a Word to Share

Christ spoke from the cross
the first a word to share
the answer to all our prayers
in the prayer of the risen Christ
He is God incarnate
the Son of the Living God
praying to God in heaven
but speaking the answer to our prayers
the first a word to share
to lift up our spirits
prayer for healing
even as we killed our Savior


April 10, 2012
Seven Last Words Ecumenical Service
Opening prayer
Father forgive them, for they know not what they do
(Luke 23:34).
Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise
(Luke 23:43)
Woman, behold your son: behold your mother
(John 19:26-27).
My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?
(Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34).
I thirst
(John 19:28).
It is finished
(John 19:30).
Father, into your hands I commit my spirit
(Luke 23:46).
and sermonette
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
April 4, 2012
Lent

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