One last thing to teach them

There was something deep, important
the one last thing to teach them
bowing down on his knees
taking off his outer garment
Christ, before he spoke his new command
to love as he first loves us
showing us how to love
by washing the feet of the disciples

April 9, 2012
April 21, 2011
John 13:1-17, 31b-35
Exodus 12:1-4, 11-14
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
and Meditation by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
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A Handmaiden of the Lord
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Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
April 5, 2012
Maundy Thursday
Lent

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