He removes any of my branches

We are in the vine
we are the branches
part of the body
the living body of Christ
Christ speaking
directly to us
how God is the vineyard keeper
with the pruning shears
He removes any of my branches
those that do not produce
those withered, misshapen
those of no use
These are gathered, broken
the dry branches burned
cast into the fire

May 19, 2012
John 15:1-8 (Common English Bible)
Acts 8:26-40 (NRSV)
1 John 4:7-12 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: “Life in Christ”
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer
Prayer of Dedication (Acts 8:26-40)
hymn, “Lord, I Want To Be A Christian” (UMH #402)
and sermon, “Piety and Production?”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
May 6, 2012
Fifth Sunday of Eastertide

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