Wanting to understand God
to shrink him down to our size
removing wonder, awe
a righteous fear of God
Apply a human scale to the infinite
making us the image of God
as if we are God’s equals
not creations of his hands
March 3, 2012
earlier poem: “Making God as small as we are”
March 1, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,420+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Saturday, March 03, 2012
The Spirit will guide you into all truth
All that God has to say
to speak to us in love
more than Christ shared with us
much more to give to us
The Spirit will guide you
all of us into all truth
God’s revealing of his blessing
his love for the whole earth
March 3, 2012
John 16:12-13
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
to speak to us in love
more than Christ shared with us
much more to give to us
The Spirit will guide you
all of us into all truth
God’s revealing of his blessing
his love for the whole earth
March 3, 2012
John 16:12-13
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
More to say
There is more to say
to reveal the holy truth
what Christ said to us
only the start of knowledge
the kingdom drawn near
the Spirit to come to share
more we have to hear
March 3, 2012
John 16:12-13
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
to reveal the holy truth
what Christ said to us
only the start of knowledge
the kingdom drawn near
the Spirit to come to share
more we have to hear
March 3, 2012
John 16:12-13
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Righteous to return to God
Humble before my Master
obedient to my Father
Christ explaining to us
why he had to go
Righteous to return to God
submissive to his calling
not straying to the right or left
through the narrow gate
March 3, 2012
John 16:10
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
obedient to my Father
Christ explaining to us
why he had to go
Righteous to return to God
submissive to his calling
not straying to the right or left
through the narrow gate
March 3, 2012
John 16:10
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
My work not done
My work not done
until I should leave
the plan of the Father
our place in destiny
my work not done
unless I return to him
righteousness in submission
returning unto God
March 3, 2012
John 16:7
John 16:10
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
until I should leave
the plan of the Father
our place in destiny
my work not done
unless I return to him
righteousness in submission
returning unto God
March 3, 2012
John 16:7
John 16:10
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
It is good that I go
It is good that I go
it is right that I leave you
to fulfill God’s plan
his time not for me
for you to understand
God’s journey for us
to unfold in his way
I need to lead you
that his will be done
March 3, 2012
John 16:7
John 16:5-16
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
it is right that I leave you
to fulfill God’s plan
his time not for me
for you to understand
God’s journey for us
to unfold in his way
I need to lead you
that his will be done
March 3, 2012
John 16:7
John 16:5-16
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
unless I leave you
Sadness within us
but a purposefulness in his words
something none of us could comprehend
these words of Christ
unless I leave you,
good for you
a Spirit to guide us
into the truth
March 3, 2012
John 16:5-16
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
but a purposefulness in his words
something none of us could comprehend
these words of Christ
unless I leave you,
good for you
a Spirit to guide us
into the truth
March 3, 2012
John 16:5-16
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Right there before us
Light come alive
the Word before us
to save us from sin
God in the flesh
Messiah, enter in
why did we fail to believe
why did we sin
March 3, 2012
John 15:22-25
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the Word before us
to save us from sin
God in the flesh
Messiah, enter in
why did we fail to believe
why did we sin
March 3, 2012
John 15:22-25
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Damned under the law
God before them
all that they needed
the signs, the law
all of the prophets
God before them
the Word made flesh
refusing to believe
damning the rest
March 3, 2012
John 15:22-25
1 Peter 3:19-20
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
all that they needed
the signs, the law
all of the prophets
God before them
the Word made flesh
refusing to believe
damning the rest
March 3, 2012
John 15:22-25
1 Peter 3:19-20
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
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Damned under grace
Offering them all
God’s gift of his grace
the Messiah right before them
offering us love
they who should have seen
no eyes for the truth
leading other, the people
to crucify God
failing to believe
denying his life
damned under grace
no mercy for them
March 3, 2012
John 15:22-25
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
God’s gift of his grace
the Messiah right before them
offering us love
they who should have seen
no eyes for the truth
leading other, the people
to crucify God
failing to believe
denying his life
damned under grace
no mercy for them
March 3, 2012
John 15:22-25
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Not innocent children
No excuse, infancy
a lack of knowledge of the law
the prophets’ words written
all that was fulfilled
they who had heard
who should have believed
a willful ignorance
lost for all time
sin within them
leading others away
failing to believe
March 3, 2012
John 15:22-25
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
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a lack of knowledge of the law
the prophets’ words written
all that was fulfilled
they who had heard
who should have believed
a willful ignorance
lost for all time
sin within them
leading others away
failing to believe
March 3, 2012
John 15:22-25
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
His teaching divine
The should have seen the signs
the words should have been clear
the parables, the stories
what he said to them
they should have seen
they should have believed
He is the Christ
God standing before them
ready to save our lives
his teachings divine
they should have known
they should have been leaders
leading us to him
that we too would believe
the leaders saving God’s people
if they would have seen
because they should have known the Christ
and from the Father he was sent
come to earth to save us
how could they have missed this
how could they have missed the signs
guilty of sin, no longer infants
failing to believe
March 3, 2012
John 15:22-25
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,400+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the words should have been clear
the parables, the stories
what he said to them
they should have seen
they should have believed
He is the Christ
God standing before them
ready to save our lives
his teachings divine
they should have known
they should have been leaders
leading us to him
that we too would believe
the leaders saving God’s people
if they would have seen
because they should have known the Christ
and from the Father he was sent
come to earth to save us
how could they have missed this
how could they have missed the signs
guilty of sin, no longer infants
failing to believe
March 3, 2012
John 15:22-25
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,400+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
They persecuted me
They persecuted me
more than a wrong
a sin against God
against those who believed
persecuting God
Love come down
the Word alive
walking with us
March 3, 2012
John 15:20
Acts 3 and Acts 4
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,400+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
more than a wrong
a sin against God
against those who believed
persecuting God
Love come down
the Word alive
walking with us
March 3, 2012
John 15:20
Acts 3 and Acts 4
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,400+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
They hated me without reason
They hated Christ, with a passion
bringing their world down on him
persecuted, attaching
wanting him crucified
God before them,
yet they refused to believe
they should have known the signs
the fulfillment of God’s holy word
alive right before them
yet they refused to believe
March 3, 2012
John 15:25
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,400+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
bringing their world down on him
persecuted, attaching
wanting him crucified
God before them,
yet they refused to believe
they should have known the signs
the fulfillment of God’s holy word
alive right before them
yet they refused to believe
March 3, 2012
John 15:25
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,400+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
They were guilty of sin
They who led the people
who read the law, the prophets
who studied God’s words
guilty of sin, of failing
to listen to him
of failing to believe
they should have know
Christ right here before them
fulfilling all that was written
the Word made flesh here with us
they should have led us to Him
March 3, 2012
John 15:22-25
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,400+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
who read the law, the prophets
who studied God’s words
guilty of sin, of failing
to listen to him
of failing to believe
they should have know
Christ right here before them
fulfilling all that was written
the Word made flesh here with us
they should have led us to Him
March 3, 2012
John 15:22-25
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,400+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Killing in God’s Name
Foretold, on that fateful night
the believers, as the master
killing in God’s name
persecuting the way
The church from the beginning
hunted by the blind,
those who could not hear
March 3, 2012
John 16:1-4
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,400+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the believers, as the master
killing in God’s name
persecuting the way
The church from the beginning
hunted by the blind,
those who could not hear
March 3, 2012
John 16:1-4
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,400+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Killing the seed of the Way
before the Damascus Road
the bright light of epiphany
revelation that day
where would we be now
if Saul hadn’t been called
Killing the seed of the Way
the nascent church, arising
sanctioned, for the glory of God
misguided though they were
thinking they were killing
the disciples in God’s name
March 3, 2012
John 16:1-4
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,400+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the bright light of epiphany
revelation that day
where would we be now
if Saul hadn’t been called
Killing the seed of the Way
the nascent church, arising
sanctioned, for the glory of God
misguided though they were
thinking they were killing
the disciples in God’s name
March 3, 2012
John 16:1-4
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,400+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Practicing Patience
Deep calm within me
wash over my spirit
Holy Spirit take over
call me deep within
Following the Christ
who forgave us on the cross
knowing my sin
let go of the other
all who set me off
Release what holds us
let go of control
practicing patience ever
our hope within the Lord
March 3, 2012
earlier poem, “Bless those who persecute you”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/bless-those-who-persecute-you.html
February 11, 2012
Romans 12:14
&
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,400+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
wash over my spirit
Holy Spirit take over
call me deep within
Following the Christ
who forgave us on the cross
knowing my sin
let go of the other
all who set me off
Release what holds us
let go of control
practicing patience ever
our hope within the Lord
March 3, 2012
earlier poem, “Bless those who persecute you”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/bless-those-who-persecute-you.html
February 11, 2012
Romans 12:14
&
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,400+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
better that you lose part of your body
fully committed to Christ
to walking with him
focused on this, our star
not straying in sin
better that you lose part of your body
faithful to Christ
rejecting all else
March 3, 2012
Matthew 5:30b
Matthew 5:27-30
Sanctuary for Lent for 2012
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?flid=5899
by Robert V. Dodd
scripture and meditation for March 2, 2012
read March 2, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,400+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
to walking with him
focused on this, our star
not straying in sin
better that you lose part of your body
faithful to Christ
rejecting all else
March 3, 2012
Matthew 5:30b
Matthew 5:27-30
Sanctuary for Lent for 2012
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?flid=5899
by Robert V. Dodd
scripture and meditation for March 2, 2012
read March 2, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,400+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Deny yourself and take up your cross
the call to each believer
to get off our seat
to deny ourselves
our sinful past
to get off our seat
to take up our cross
to go and follow Jesus
none of us special
yet all called for a purpose
God alone can transform us
into useful vessels
holy, for God’s purpose
out in the world
March 3, 2012
Mark 8:34
Mark 8:34-38
Mark 8:31-38
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for March 2, 2012
read March 2, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,400+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
to get off our seat
to deny ourselves
our sinful past
to get off our seat
to take up our cross
to go and follow Jesus
none of us special
yet all called for a purpose
God alone can transform us
into useful vessels
holy, for God’s purpose
out in the world
March 3, 2012
Mark 8:34
Mark 8:34-38
Mark 8:31-38
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for March 2, 2012
read March 2, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,400+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Losing my life to gain life
Letting go of control
free within the yoke
losing my life, completely
to gain life in this walk
Letting go of control
free within the yoke
called to God’s leading
my walk on the earth
March 3, 2012
Mark 8:35
Mark 8:34-38
Mark 8:31-38
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for March 2, 2012
read March 2, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,400+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
free within the yoke
losing my life, completely
to gain life in this walk
Letting go of control
free within the yoke
called to God’s leading
my walk on the earth
March 3, 2012
Mark 8:35
Mark 8:34-38
Mark 8:31-38
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for March 2, 2012
read March 2, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,400+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
a glassmith at the glassworks
the molten skin alive
the breath of God expanding
the bubble within growing
as the spirit fills within
a tool for God’s kingdom
holding the bulb, balanced
the wooden paddles, his gloves
serving our master
the glassmith at the glassworks
March 3, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,400+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the breath of God expanding
the bubble within growing
as the spirit fills within
a tool for God’s kingdom
holding the bulb, balanced
the wooden paddles, his gloves
serving our master
the glassmith at the glassworks
March 3, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,400+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
shards of the glazier
each of us stones of the builder
shards of color of the glazier
assembled precisely
an imaged revealed
for God’s holy purpose
designed long before
each a part to play
part of the body
gifted for the holy work
to lift up the kingdom
witnesses of love
light in bright colors
to share with the whole earth
March 3, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
shards of color of the glazier
assembled precisely
an imaged revealed
for God’s holy purpose
designed long before
each a part to play
part of the body
gifted for the holy work
to lift up the kingdom
witnesses of love
light in bright colors
to share with the whole earth
March 3, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the draftsman at the table
The easel, the pencil,
an eraser for our God
humble, as a servant
an instrument of God
use me my Lord
the draftsman at the table
may I be but paper
may I be the sharpener
a light to illuminate your work
your revealing of the kingdom
the design of your creation
may I be a vessel
fill me, pour me
put me to your work
March 3, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
an eraser for our God
humble, as a servant
an instrument of God
use me my Lord
the draftsman at the table
may I be but paper
may I be the sharpener
a light to illuminate your work
your revealing of the kingdom
the design of your creation
may I be a vessel
fill me, pour me
put me to your work
March 3, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
a smooth stone from the wadi
to be a pebble for the kingdom
a smooth stone from the wadi
to be of service
a stone for the shepherd
to share his message
seeds for the field
Lord, use me, worthy
a servant for your purpose
light unto the world
March 3, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
a smooth stone from the wadi
to be of service
a stone for the shepherd
to share his message
seeds for the field
Lord, use me, worthy
a servant for your purpose
light unto the world
March 3, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the Pen of the Composer
the scrivener, the ink
the pen of the composer
giving to his touch
the leading of the Spirit
the word revealed
the rhythm, the motion
the melody, the harmony
God’s glorious symphony
in his time alone
only to be the ink,
the pen of the paper
his hand to guide us
the Spirit within
March 3, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the pen of the composer
giving to his touch
the leading of the Spirit
the word revealed
the rhythm, the motion
the melody, the harmony
God’s glorious symphony
in his time alone
only to be the ink,
the pen of the paper
his hand to guide us
the Spirit within
March 3, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
The sculptor at the marble
His plan in the marble
the creation yet unfolding
God’s design within
his hands to reveal
we are the hammer, the chisel
the plumb line, the vessels
his hands to use us
in his noble service
if we would submit to his touch
let him guide our living
God’s glory our witness
his hands do we need
March 3, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the creation yet unfolding
God’s design within
his hands to reveal
we are the hammer, the chisel
the plumb line, the vessels
his hands to use us
in his noble service
if we would submit to his touch
let him guide our living
God’s glory our witness
his hands do we need
March 3, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
The master at the plow
the son with us heads down
our backs to the yoke
the master at the plow
digging up the dirt
the fertile soil giving
to our living hands
the fields ready for planting
our service in the land
March 3, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
our backs to the yoke
the master at the plow
digging up the dirt
the fertile soil giving
to our living hands
the fields ready for planting
our service in the land
March 3, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
The florist in the garden
Shears for the culling
a vase to hold your love
the florist in the garden
gathering seeds, flowers
blooms to share your love
let be a basket
a common vessel
let me share your love
March 3, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
a vase to hold your love
the florist in the garden
gathering seeds, flowers
blooms to share your love
let be a basket
a common vessel
let me share your love
March 3, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
The artist at the canvas
Lord use me for your purpose
a brush, a palette knife
the bucket for the stirring
the canvas of your gift
Let me share your message
in bright hues, shades of light
put me to your work, O Lord
share your mercy, your love
March 3, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
a brush, a palette knife
the bucket for the stirring
the canvas of your gift
Let me share your message
in bright hues, shades of light
put me to your work, O Lord
share your mercy, your love
March 3, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
The pilot at the tiller
Let me be a rudder
let me be the keel
the boat on the water
to the will of almighty God
the pilot at the tiller
the master to my course
Lord make me a vessel
a message of your love
March 3, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
let me be the keel
the boat on the water
to the will of almighty God
the pilot at the tiller
the master to my course
Lord make me a vessel
a message of your love
March 3, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
The weaver at the loom
to be the shuttle,
to be the spool of yarn
the bright, vivid colors
the weaver at the loom
a tool in God’s hand
a living testament
may I be useful, O Lord
make me to your work
March 3, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
to be the spool of yarn
the bright, vivid colors
the weaver at the loom
a tool in God’s hand
a living testament
may I be useful, O Lord
make me to your work
March 3, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Friday, March 02, 2012
The Fisher casting his nets
Christ called us to be fishermen
to leave our past, our place in the world
to trust, where he would lead
to fish for men, to seek their hearts
offering love, God’s grace
the Good News, the message
the fount of God’s love
but at the same time
we are the nets, the hope,
the seed cast into the world
the soil out there
of varying kinds
we are the nets
oh let the Fisher
be casting his nets
use me Lord, use even me
for your glory, a simple tool
mend me when I become frayed
but use me Lord, use even me
March 2, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
to leave our past, our place in the world
to trust, where he would lead
to fish for men, to seek their hearts
offering love, God’s grace
the Good News, the message
the fount of God’s love
but at the same time
we are the nets, the hope,
the seed cast into the world
the soil out there
of varying kinds
we are the nets
oh let the Fisher
be casting his nets
use me Lord, use even me
for your glory, a simple tool
mend me when I become frayed
but use me Lord, use even me
March 2, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
to go and do likewise as God’s servant
we have been offered love
mercy in our walk
go and do likewise
as God’s servant in this life
not to be quiet
to keep God for ourselves
rise from your ashes and sackcloth
God has made you well
up from your despair
into his arms of love
offering compassion, mercy
so we can share his love
March 2, 2012
Psalm 22:23-26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for March 1, 2012
read March 1, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
mercy in our walk
go and do likewise
as God’s servant in this life
not to be quiet
to keep God for ourselves
rise from your ashes and sackcloth
God has made you well
up from your despair
into his arms of love
offering compassion, mercy
so we can share his love
March 2, 2012
Psalm 22:23-26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for March 1, 2012
read March 1, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
trust in the word of God
trust in the word of God
not some distant memory
look deep within
in your struggles in life
even in the darkness
God there with you
shining his holy light
offering comfort, mercy
all the days of our life
March 2, 2012
Psalm 22:23-26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for March 1, 2012
read March 1, 2012
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not some distant memory
look deep within
in your struggles in life
even in the darkness
God there with you
shining his holy light
offering comfort, mercy
all the days of our life
March 2, 2012
Psalm 22:23-26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for March 1, 2012
read March 1, 2012
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All you descendants of Jacob, honor him
The seed of his faithfulness
he who wrestled with God, Jacob
father of the kingdom
of the tribes of Israel
the son of Isaac
the inheritor of the promise
the covenant with Abraham
all you descendants of Jacob
you faithful in the flesh
honor the God of your forefathers
the patriarchs before the law
who walked with the Creator
the maker of all and all
March 2, 2012
Psalm 22:23
Psalm 22:23-26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for March 1, 2012
read March 1, 2012
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he who wrestled with God, Jacob
father of the kingdom
of the tribes of Israel
the son of Isaac
the inheritor of the promise
the covenant with Abraham
all you descendants of Jacob
you faithful in the flesh
honor the God of your forefathers
the patriarchs before the law
who walked with the Creator
the maker of all and all
March 2, 2012
Psalm 22:23
Psalm 22:23-26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for March 1, 2012
read March 1, 2012
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Revere him, all you descendants of Israel
Revere the God of Jacob,
the God of Abraham
revere him, all you descendants of Israel
the legacy of his love
here because God protected
God did not shun us in our trials
providing what we needed
in his gentle arms rest
away from the strife we feared
the chaos of the world
arise ye people of Zion
in him we are restored
March 2, 2012
Psalm 22:23
Psalm 22:23-26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for March 1, 2012
read March 1, 2012
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the God of Abraham
revere him, all you descendants of Israel
the legacy of his love
here because God protected
God did not shun us in our trials
providing what we needed
in his gentle arms rest
away from the strife we feared
the chaos of the world
arise ye people of Zion
in him we are restored
March 2, 2012
Psalm 22:23
Psalm 22:23-26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for March 1, 2012
read March 1, 2012
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You who fear the Lord, praise him
awed at his presence
the countenance of God
full of wonder
the grace of our living Lord
You who fear the Lord
praise him to the heavens
shout your praise unfettered
by the things of this earth
March 2, 2012
Psalm 22:23
Psalm 22:23-26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for March 1, 2012
read March 1, 2012
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the countenance of God
full of wonder
the grace of our living Lord
You who fear the Lord
praise him to the heavens
shout your praise unfettered
by the things of this earth
March 2, 2012
Psalm 22:23
Psalm 22:23-26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for March 1, 2012
read March 1, 2012
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they who seek the Lord praise him
shout, sing, dance
do not sit quiet
those who seek the Lord, praise him
in the firmament, the square
in whispers, in worship
our lives to be a testament
to God’s faithfulness
his mercy
March 2, 2012
Psalm 22:26
Psalm 22:23-26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for March 1, 2012
read March 1, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
do not sit quiet
those who seek the Lord, praise him
in the firmament, the square
in whispers, in worship
our lives to be a testament
to God’s faithfulness
his mercy
March 2, 2012
Psalm 22:26
Psalm 22:23-26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for March 1, 2012
read March 1, 2012
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the sower in the field
the soil of our lives
the change within us
the sower in the field
the seed, the word of God
the field human heart
different types of soil
hoping we would be open
the seed finding fertile ground
March 2, 2012
earlier poem today, “Forged for a purpose”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/forged-for-purpose.html
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the change within us
the sower in the field
the seed, the word of God
the field human heart
different types of soil
hoping we would be open
the seed finding fertile ground
March 2, 2012
earlier poem today, “Forged for a purpose”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/forged-for-purpose.html
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the gardener in the vineyard
the gardener in the vineyard
surveying the vine, the branches
where there is rot,
where the vine in unproductive
the pruning shears, the barrel
the fire for the gleanings
cut for a purpose
to reap a better harvest
to be more fruitful
for our loving Father
March 2, 2012
earlier poem today, “Forged for a purpose”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/forged-for-purpose.html
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
surveying the vine, the branches
where there is rot,
where the vine in unproductive
the pruning shears, the barrel
the fire for the gleanings
cut for a purpose
to reap a better harvest
to be more fruitful
for our loving Father
March 2, 2012
earlier poem today, “Forged for a purpose”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/forged-for-purpose.html
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the potter at the wheel
the potter at the wheel
the clay, dry, sticking
air bubbles, misshapen
needing more love, more water
the tower, the bowl
the vessel to the potter’s touch
pulling up, ever upward
until his work is done
March 2, 2012
earlier poem today, “Forged for a purpose”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/forged-for-purpose.html
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the clay, dry, sticking
air bubbles, misshapen
needing more love, more water
the tower, the bowl
the vessel to the potter’s touch
pulling up, ever upward
until his work is done
March 2, 2012
earlier poem today, “Forged for a purpose”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/forged-for-purpose.html
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the smithy at the anvil
the smithy gathering the wood
stoking the fire burning
red-hot, alive, aglow
the tools grasping the metal
the smithy at the anvil
banging out the imperfections
not a work of art
forming a tool for a purpose
crafted with his skilled hands
for important work
March 2, 2012
earlier poem today, “Forged for a purpose”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/forged-for-purpose.html
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
stoking the fire burning
red-hot, alive, aglow
the tools grasping the metal
the smithy at the anvil
banging out the imperfections
not a work of art
forming a tool for a purpose
crafted with his skilled hands
for important work
March 2, 2012
earlier poem today, “Forged for a purpose”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/forged-for-purpose.html
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
A simple tool
not necessarily elegant
for a purpose, important
a simple tool, to be used
not for display, an heirloom
a simple tool in the potter’s hand
the smithy at the bellows,
maybe the worker in the field
turning soil for planting
March 2, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
for a purpose, important
a simple tool, to be used
not for display, an heirloom
a simple tool in the potter’s hand
the smithy at the bellows,
maybe the worker in the field
turning soil for planting
March 2, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
crafted by your hand
formed from the earth
out of dirt
your breath quickening
giving us life
crafted by your hand
shaped for a purpose
an earthy vessel, a humble tool
formed in your hand
in your hand we are used
March 2, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
out of dirt
your breath quickening
giving us life
crafted by your hand
shaped for a purpose
an earthy vessel, a humble tool
formed in your hand
in your hand we are used
March 2, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Forged for a purpose
Out of the fire of God’s love
forged for a purpose
our days numbered
our lives set aright
hammered, shaped
the anvil for our lives
the holy word of God
Out of the fire of God’s love
forged for a purpose
the crucible of our past
the things that shape us
hammered, reshaped
the hands of the potter
the smithy at his work
March 2, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
forged for a purpose
our days numbered
our lives set aright
hammered, shaped
the anvil for our lives
the holy word of God
Out of the fire of God’s love
forged for a purpose
the crucible of our past
the things that shape us
hammered, reshaped
the hands of the potter
the smithy at his work
March 2, 2012
reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,
pages 115-116
book, Shaped by God,
http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180
by Max Lucado
http://MaxLucado.com
https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Living Christ’s Passion
The time of Lent
a season beginning in ashes
slowing us, thinking,
pondering on Christ’s Passion
what all of this means
what grace truly is about
forgiveness of the Father
while Christ hung on the tree
His steps toward his destiny
his sacrifice for us
turning his face toward Jerusalem
his time here near done
going with Christ into the city
Living Christ’s Passion
walking slowly with our Savior
feeling the clouds closing around us
Living out these days
lingering in holy scripture
picturing ourselves there
feeling the tension building
the air close, too warm
the hush in the upper room
knowing more than they did
of what would soon come to be
March 2, 2012
Worship Theme: New Beginnings
Mark 1:9-15
1 Peter 3:18-22
Call to Worship (Psalm 25:1-2a, 4-5)
Unison Prayer (Genesis 9:8-17)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Mark 1:9-15)
and sermon, “A Time to Begin”
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
First Sunday in Lent
February 26, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “Ash Wednesday”
Prelude
Unison Prayer
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (CEB)
Joel 2:12-17a (CEB)
Prayer of Confession (Psalm 51:3)
Pastoral Prayer
Word of Assurance (GBOD 2012)
Thanksgiving over the ashes
Distribution of the Ashes
hymn, “Sunday’s Palms Are Wednesday’s Ashes” TFWS #2138
and Ash Wednesday Meditation,
“The Math of Lent”
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
Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
a season beginning in ashes
slowing us, thinking,
pondering on Christ’s Passion
what all of this means
what grace truly is about
forgiveness of the Father
while Christ hung on the tree
His steps toward his destiny
his sacrifice for us
turning his face toward Jerusalem
his time here near done
going with Christ into the city
Living Christ’s Passion
walking slowly with our Savior
feeling the clouds closing around us
Living out these days
lingering in holy scripture
picturing ourselves there
feeling the tension building
the air close, too warm
the hush in the upper room
knowing more than they did
of what would soon come to be
March 2, 2012
Worship Theme: New Beginnings
Mark 1:9-15
1 Peter 3:18-22
Call to Worship (Psalm 25:1-2a, 4-5)
Unison Prayer (Genesis 9:8-17)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Mark 1:9-15)
and sermon, “A Time to Begin”
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
First Sunday in Lent
February 26, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “Ash Wednesday”
Prelude
Unison Prayer
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (CEB)
Joel 2:12-17a (CEB)
Prayer of Confession (Psalm 51:3)
Pastoral Prayer
Word of Assurance (GBOD 2012)
Thanksgiving over the ashes
Distribution of the Ashes
hymn, “Sunday’s Palms Are Wednesday’s Ashes” TFWS #2138
and Ash Wednesday Meditation,
“The Math of Lent”
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
Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Living with passion
Sometimes those nodding
affirming what the preacher is saying
nodding within the congregation
but sitting just in their pews
only on Sunday, passion
alive with the Spirit’s power
needing to be burning on Monday
all the days of the week
sharing God’s holy fire
his message alight, with love
witnessing to his presence
his walk with you in this life
God didn’t mean for you to be holy
from the beginning of the service to the end
only burning brightly on Sunday
when you are surrounded by friends
sharing your light in the world
where there is darkness, sorrow, and doubt
being the light of the Savior
to everyone you meet on the earth
alive with the Spirit’s fire,
passion in all that you do
bringing the light, openly, joyfully
setting the prisoners free
March 2, 2012
Worship Theme: New Beginnings
Mark 1:9-15
1 Peter 3:18-22
Call to Worship (Psalm 25:1-2a, 4-5)
Unison Prayer (Genesis 9:8-17)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Mark 1:9-15)
and sermon, “A Time to Begin”
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
First Sunday in Lent
February 26, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “Ash Wednesday”
Prelude
Unison Prayer
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (CEB)
Joel 2:12-17a (CEB)
Prayer of Confession (Psalm 51:3)
Pastoral Prayer
Word of Assurance (GBOD 2012)
Thanksgiving over the ashes
Distribution of the Ashes
hymn, “Sunday’s Palms Are Wednesday’s Ashes” TFWS #2138
and Ash Wednesday Meditation,
“The Math of Lent”
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
Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
affirming what the preacher is saying
nodding within the congregation
but sitting just in their pews
only on Sunday, passion
alive with the Spirit’s power
needing to be burning on Monday
all the days of the week
sharing God’s holy fire
his message alight, with love
witnessing to his presence
his walk with you in this life
God didn’t mean for you to be holy
from the beginning of the service to the end
only burning brightly on Sunday
when you are surrounded by friends
sharing your light in the world
where there is darkness, sorrow, and doubt
being the light of the Savior
to everyone you meet on the earth
alive with the Spirit’s fire,
passion in all that you do
bringing the light, openly, joyfully
setting the prisoners free
March 2, 2012
Worship Theme: New Beginnings
Mark 1:9-15
1 Peter 3:18-22
Call to Worship (Psalm 25:1-2a, 4-5)
Unison Prayer (Genesis 9:8-17)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Mark 1:9-15)
and sermon, “A Time to Begin”
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
First Sunday in Lent
February 26, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “Ash Wednesday”
Prelude
Unison Prayer
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (CEB)
Joel 2:12-17a (CEB)
Prayer of Confession (Psalm 51:3)
Pastoral Prayer
Word of Assurance (GBOD 2012)
Thanksgiving over the ashes
Distribution of the Ashes
hymn, “Sunday’s Palms Are Wednesday’s Ashes” TFWS #2138
and Ash Wednesday Meditation,
“The Math of Lent”
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
Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Wasting a precious life
What would we say of our days
what we have done with our time
are we happy where we are
do we wonder how we got here
In this time, reflecting
on our way, our walk in life
a prayer that we would not be thinking
we are wasting a precious life
This gift from God precious
this time here on earth
walking with our Savior
with our loved ones, our neighbors
all here below, this journey
to be shared, this gift of life
treasured, for a purpose
to share God’s message of love
March 2, 2012
Worship Theme: New Beginnings
Mark 1:9-15
1 Peter 3:18-22
Call to Worship (Psalm 25:1-2a, 4-5)
Unison Prayer (Genesis 9:8-17)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Mark 1:9-15)
and sermon, “A Time to Begin”
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
First Sunday in Lent
February 26, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “Ash Wednesday”
Prelude
Unison Prayer
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (CEB)
Joel 2:12-17a (CEB)
Prayer of Confession (Psalm 51:3)
Pastoral Prayer
Word of Assurance (GBOD 2012)
Thanksgiving over the ashes
Distribution of the Ashes
hymn, “Sunday’s Palms Are Wednesday’s Ashes” TFWS #2138
and Ash Wednesday Meditation,
“The Math of Lent”
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
Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
what we have done with our time
are we happy where we are
do we wonder how we got here
In this time, reflecting
on our way, our walk in life
a prayer that we would not be thinking
we are wasting a precious life
This gift from God precious
this time here on earth
walking with our Savior
with our loved ones, our neighbors
all here below, this journey
to be shared, this gift of life
treasured, for a purpose
to share God’s message of love
March 2, 2012
Worship Theme: New Beginnings
Mark 1:9-15
1 Peter 3:18-22
Call to Worship (Psalm 25:1-2a, 4-5)
Unison Prayer (Genesis 9:8-17)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Mark 1:9-15)
and sermon, “A Time to Begin”
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
First Sunday in Lent
February 26, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “Ash Wednesday”
Prelude
Unison Prayer
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (CEB)
Joel 2:12-17a (CEB)
Prayer of Confession (Psalm 51:3)
Pastoral Prayer
Word of Assurance (GBOD 2012)
Thanksgiving over the ashes
Distribution of the Ashes
hymn, “Sunday’s Palms Are Wednesday’s Ashes” TFWS #2138
and Ash Wednesday Meditation,
“The Math of Lent”
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
Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
life lost becomes life found
from sin, depravity
from the pit of our own making
at the bottom of the well
the depths of the waters
life, struggle, thrashing in the miry clay
out hope seemingly gone
God, our Father, hears our desperate cries
life lost becomes life found
rejoicing in salvation
God prepared to save us
from the pit of our own making
the bottom of the pit
to rise with him to glory
March 2, 2012
Psalm 22:23-26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for March 1, 2012
read March 1, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
from the pit of our own making
at the bottom of the well
the depths of the waters
life, struggle, thrashing in the miry clay
out hope seemingly gone
God, our Father, hears our desperate cries
life lost becomes life found
rejoicing in salvation
God prepared to save us
from the pit of our own making
the bottom of the pit
to rise with him to glory
March 2, 2012
Psalm 22:23-26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for March 1, 2012
read March 1, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
back in the land of the living, with hope
from our despair, from being cast out
wrestling with life alone
reclaimed from the depths
back in the land of the living, with hope
peace within our God
who never left us anyway
there in our struggles, with us
though we had turned away
March 2, 2012
Psalm 22:23-26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for March 1, 2012
read March 1, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
wrestling with life alone
reclaimed from the depths
back in the land of the living, with hope
peace within our God
who never left us anyway
there in our struggles, with us
though we had turned away
March 2, 2012
Psalm 22:23-26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for March 1, 2012
read March 1, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
perfect righteousness
utterly faithful
not violating a jot
so much as one letter
of God’s law, his commands
all will be lost
kept from God’s kingdom
from the arms of God’s love
follow Christ’s example
March 1, 2012 and March 2, 2012
Matthew 5:20
Matthew 5:17-20
Sanctuary for Lent for 2012
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?flid=5899
by Robert V. Dodd
scripture and meditation for March 1, 2012
read March 1, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
not violating a jot
so much as one letter
of God’s law, his commands
all will be lost
kept from God’s kingdom
from the arms of God’s love
follow Christ’s example
March 1, 2012 and March 2, 2012
Matthew 5:20
Matthew 5:17-20
Sanctuary for Lent for 2012
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?flid=5899
by Robert V. Dodd
scripture and meditation for March 1, 2012
read March 1, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
To fulfill, to be faithful
Christ’ journey, his example
to fulfill, to be faithful
submitting to God’s purpose
fulfilling all law
the promise of the prophets
the perfect life, Messiah
the Word alive before us
come to save the world
March 1, 2012 and March 2, 2012
Matthew 5:19
Matthew 5:20
Matthew 5:17-20
Sanctuary for Lent for 2012
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?flid=5899
by Robert V. Dodd
scripture and meditation for March 1, 2012
read March 1, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
to fulfill, to be faithful
submitting to God’s purpose
fulfilling all law
the promise of the prophets
the perfect life, Messiah
the Word alive before us
come to save the world
March 1, 2012 and March 2, 2012
Matthew 5:19
Matthew 5:20
Matthew 5:17-20
Sanctuary for Lent for 2012
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?flid=5899
by Robert V. Dodd
scripture and meditation for March 1, 2012
read March 1, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
God’s deliverance
our sorrow into joy
weeping for a time
rising in God’s comfort
God’s deliverance
from our sorrow
from our times of trial
not in the past
but in our here and now
March 2, 2012
Psalm 22:23-26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for March 1, 2012
read March 1, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
weeping for a time
rising in God’s comfort
God’s deliverance
from our sorrow
from our times of trial
not in the past
but in our here and now
March 2, 2012
Psalm 22:23-26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for March 1, 2012
read March 1, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Have we shown Christ
Have we shown God’s love
Christ in our lives
informing our steps
journeying in light
have we shown Christ
empowered by the Spirit
infused with living waters
God’s love within us
O believer, let it spill out
March 1, 2012 and March 2, 2012
Worship Theme: New Beginnings
Mark 1:9-15
1 Peter 3:18-22
Call to Worship (Psalm 25:1-2a, 4-5)
Unison Prayer (Genesis 9:8-17)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Mark 1:9-15)
and sermon, “A Time to Begin”
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
First Sunday in Lent
February 26, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “Ash Wednesday”
Prelude
Unison Prayer
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (CEB)
Joel 2:12-17a (CEB)
Prayer of Confession (Psalm 51:3)
Pastoral Prayer
Word of Assurance (GBOD 2012)
Thanksgiving over the ashes
Distribution of the Ashes
hymn, “Sunday’s Palms Are Wednesday’s Ashes” TFWS #2138
and Ash Wednesday Meditation,
“The Math of Lent”
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
Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Christ in our lives
informing our steps
journeying in light
have we shown Christ
empowered by the Spirit
infused with living waters
God’s love within us
O believer, let it spill out
March 1, 2012 and March 2, 2012
Worship Theme: New Beginnings
Mark 1:9-15
1 Peter 3:18-22
Call to Worship (Psalm 25:1-2a, 4-5)
Unison Prayer (Genesis 9:8-17)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Mark 1:9-15)
and sermon, “A Time to Begin”
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
First Sunday in Lent
February 26, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “Ash Wednesday”
Prelude
Unison Prayer
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (CEB)
Joel 2:12-17a (CEB)
Prayer of Confession (Psalm 51:3)
Pastoral Prayer
Word of Assurance (GBOD 2012)
Thanksgiving over the ashes
Distribution of the Ashes
hymn, “Sunday’s Palms Are Wednesday’s Ashes” TFWS #2138
and Ash Wednesday Meditation,
“The Math of Lent”
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
Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Come near, repent and believe
Come near, oh God
let your kingdom come
repent and believe
in the love of God
preach the Good News
Love come to earth
saving us from ourselves
the legacy of our sin
Come near, oh God;
Let your kingdom come!
March 2, 2012
Worship Theme: New Beginnings
Mark 1:9-15
1 Peter 3:18-22
Call to Worship (Psalm 25:1-2a, 4-5)
Unison Prayer (Genesis 9:8-17)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Mark 1:9-15)
and sermon, “A Time to Begin”
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
First Sunday in Lent
February 26, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “Ash Wednesday”
Prelude
Unison Prayer
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (CEB)
Joel 2:12-17a (CEB)
Prayer of Confession (Psalm 51:3)
Pastoral Prayer
Word of Assurance (GBOD 2012)
Thanksgiving over the ashes
Distribution of the Ashes
hymn, “Sunday’s Palms Are Wednesday’s Ashes” TFWS #2138
and Ash Wednesday Meditation,
“The Math of Lent”
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
Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
let your kingdom come
repent and believe
in the love of God
preach the Good News
Love come to earth
saving us from ourselves
the legacy of our sin
Come near, oh God;
Let your kingdom come!
March 2, 2012
Worship Theme: New Beginnings
Mark 1:9-15
1 Peter 3:18-22
Call to Worship (Psalm 25:1-2a, 4-5)
Unison Prayer (Genesis 9:8-17)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Mark 1:9-15)
and sermon, “A Time to Begin”
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
First Sunday in Lent
February 26, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “Ash Wednesday”
Prelude
Unison Prayer
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (CEB)
Joel 2:12-17a (CEB)
Prayer of Confession (Psalm 51:3)
Pastoral Prayer
Word of Assurance (GBOD 2012)
Thanksgiving over the ashes
Distribution of the Ashes
hymn, “Sunday’s Palms Are Wednesday’s Ashes” TFWS #2138
and Ash Wednesday Meditation,
“The Math of Lent”
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
Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
We must shout
We must own our call
to proclaim the Good News
We must shout
not to sit by idle
the kingdom too near for that
Are we sharing what we believe
light in our world
Christ’s flame burning bright
do we shout
sharing God’s love
his gift to the whole world
March 1, 2012 and March 2, 2012
Worship Theme: New Beginnings
Mark 1:9-15
1 Peter 3:18-22
Call to Worship (Psalm 25:1-2a, 4-5)
Unison Prayer (Genesis 9:8-17)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Mark 1:9-15)
and sermon, “A Time to Begin”
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
First Sunday in Lent
February 26, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “Ash Wednesday”
Prelude
Unison Prayer
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (CEB)
Joel 2:12-17a (CEB)
Prayer of Confession (Psalm 51:3)
Pastoral Prayer
Word of Assurance (GBOD 2012)
Thanksgiving over the ashes
Distribution of the Ashes
hymn, “Sunday’s Palms Are Wednesday’s Ashes” TFWS #2138
and Ash Wednesday Meditation,
“The Math of Lent”
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
Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live
to proclaim the Good News
We must shout
not to sit by idle
the kingdom too near for that
Are we sharing what we believe
light in our world
Christ’s flame burning bright
do we shout
sharing God’s love
his gift to the whole world
March 1, 2012 and March 2, 2012
Worship Theme: New Beginnings
Mark 1:9-15
1 Peter 3:18-22
Call to Worship (Psalm 25:1-2a, 4-5)
Unison Prayer (Genesis 9:8-17)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Mark 1:9-15)
and sermon, “A Time to Begin”
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
First Sunday in Lent
February 26, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “Ash Wednesday”
Prelude
Unison Prayer
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (CEB)
Joel 2:12-17a (CEB)
Prayer of Confession (Psalm 51:3)
Pastoral Prayer
Word of Assurance (GBOD 2012)
Thanksgiving over the ashes
Distribution of the Ashes
hymn, “Sunday’s Palms Are Wednesday’s Ashes” TFWS #2138
and Ash Wednesday Meditation,
“The Math of Lent”
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
Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live
Thursday, March 01, 2012
What they knew about Jesus
Peter and Andrew
by the seaside
listening to Jesus
his call for their lives
Was this the first time they had seen him
had they already heard his message
what they knew about Jesus
before they were called
Had they felt his passion
seen his power
were they already healed
or did he call them from nothing
to leave all they knew
what they knew about Jesus
everything or nothing at all
March 1, 2012
Matthew 4:19
Matthew 4:18-22
Sanctuary for Lent for 2012
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?flid=5899
by Robert V. Dodd
scripture and meditation for February 26, 2012
read February 29, 2012
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by the seaside
listening to Jesus
his call for their lives
Was this the first time they had seen him
had they already heard his message
what they knew about Jesus
before they were called
Had they felt his passion
seen his power
were they already healed
or did he call them from nothing
to leave all they knew
what they knew about Jesus
everything or nothing at all
March 1, 2012
Matthew 4:19
Matthew 4:18-22
Sanctuary for Lent for 2012
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?flid=5899
by Robert V. Dodd
scripture and meditation for February 26, 2012
read February 29, 2012
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Something wrong about coffee
Something wrong about coffee
something wrong but I never knew
probably too late for me
addicted since seventy-four
but I need to share
this bit of odd wisdom
something wrong about coffee
something wrong but I never knew
Taught by our biggest cat
the Siamese hidden in plain sight
wearing a tuxedo suit
but his voice giving him away
something wrong about coffee
something wrong but I never knew
but watching what he does
certainly gives me great pause
You see he doesn’t like coffee
like multi-cat litter box
something wrong about coffee
something wrong but I never knew
the same with fresh coffee
6:00am on the counter
the same with cold coffee
5:00pm on my computer desk
He knows there is something wrong
something pungent, off-putting
scratching the counter, my papers
as if he could cover that smell
something very wrong about coffee
something wrong but I never knew
something smelling bad, at least for him
needing to be covered up
March 1, 2012
Mario, our tuxedo cat
seal-point Siamese
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Dancing in my head
Laughing backing down our driveway
the snow storm abating
NPR on the radio, talking
Shanequa snapping gum beside me
causing me to smile
She said her things were dancing in her head
I had two she had three, our shopping list,
she had the things for taco night
I had the things for mom
I laughed and asked if the ingredients
were dancing to a mariachi band;
She paused for a minute, thoughtful
and said, yes, they were
Tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream
all that we still needed
for the taco night dinner
Soon to be a whirl of motion
in our kitchen, our “Kitchen Stadium!”. . .
with sous chefs swarming. . .
March 1, 2012
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the snow storm abating
NPR on the radio, talking
Shanequa snapping gum beside me
causing me to smile
She said her things were dancing in her head
I had two she had three, our shopping list,
she had the things for taco night
I had the things for mom
I laughed and asked if the ingredients
were dancing to a mariachi band;
She paused for a minute, thoughtful
and said, yes, they were
Tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream
all that we still needed
for the taco night dinner
Soon to be a whirl of motion
in our kitchen, our “Kitchen Stadium!”. . .
with sous chefs swarming. . .
March 1, 2012
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planted in his fields
seeds in rich soil
in the ground of our hearts
open, living
shards of God’s love
his Spirit abiding
planted in his fields
may we grow in faith
may we be light in his world
March 1, 2012
Matthew 13:31
Matthew 13:31-33
Sanctuary for Lent for 2012
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?flid=5899
by Robert V. Dodd
scripture and meditation for February 28, 2012
read February 29, 2012
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in the ground of our hearts
open, living
shards of God’s love
his Spirit abiding
planted in his fields
may we grow in faith
may we be light in his world
March 1, 2012
Matthew 13:31
Matthew 13:31-33
Sanctuary for Lent for 2012
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?flid=5899
by Robert V. Dodd
scripture and meditation for February 28, 2012
read February 29, 2012
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planted in our hearts
a tiny germ of mercy
a seed of faith
a kernel of God’s goodness
planted in our hearts
growing where we allow it
germinated with love
leading to our purpose
God’s call for our lives
planted in our hearts
not to save us
but be a witness
for the whole world
love, God’s holy light
bursting right out of us
pouring out that same message
God’s message of love
March 1, 2012
Matthew 13:31
Matthew 13:31-33
Sanctuary for Lent for 2012
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?flid=5899
by Robert V. Dodd
scripture and meditation for February 28, 2012
read February 29, 2012
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a seed of faith
a kernel of God’s goodness
planted in our hearts
growing where we allow it
germinated with love
leading to our purpose
God’s call for our lives
planted in our hearts
not to save us
but be a witness
for the whole world
love, God’s holy light
bursting right out of us
pouring out that same message
God’s message of love
March 1, 2012
Matthew 13:31
Matthew 13:31-33
Sanctuary for Lent for 2012
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?flid=5899
by Robert V. Dodd
scripture and meditation for February 28, 2012
read February 29, 2012
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Mustard seed growing
a tiny mustard seed
growing to a tree
a much branch, a purchase
a place of strength, of comfort
the burgeoning of faith
the seeds planted richly
in the fertile soil
fed by our Savior
the living Word of God
healing by the Spirit
as we walk with the Lord
March 1, 2012
Matthew 13:31
Matthew 13:31-33
Sanctuary for Lent for 2012
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?flid=5899
by Robert V. Dodd
scripture and meditation for February 28, 2012
read February 29, 2012
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growing to a tree
a much branch, a purchase
a place of strength, of comfort
the burgeoning of faith
the seeds planted richly
in the fertile soil
fed by our Savior
the living Word of God
healing by the Spirit
as we walk with the Lord
March 1, 2012
Matthew 13:31
Matthew 13:31-33
Sanctuary for Lent for 2012
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?flid=5899
by Robert V. Dodd
scripture and meditation for February 28, 2012
read February 29, 2012
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Shrinking God to our size
Thinking we have all of this figured out
that we truly understand the infinite
making God as small as we are
shrinking God down to our size
though Christ walked with us
We cannot truly comprehend
not with reason, experience
the unbounded infinite, eternal
the invisible scope of God
We seek to set boundaries
neat, discrete spaces
to capture God within the sanctuary walls
his truth in the pages
believing we only look at the law
The words of scripture
if we don’t look within
counseled by the Spirit
what will we miss of God
What profound truth, all that God is
beyond our comprehension, imagination
so much more to say about love
beyond the time of Jesus, his walk
what was recorded, written down
What God has to say to us
God divine, all powerful
omnipresent, alive
if we try to wall him in
Thinking we have figured all of this out
making God as small as we are
applying a human scale to the infinite
we miss out on such a blessing
the freedom in eternity
Wanting to cage the undefinable
as if our minds could fully grasp this
shrinking God down to our size
and missing so much in the process
March 1, 2012
earlier poem today, “Making God as small as we are”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/making-god-as-small-as-we-are.html
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,350+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
that we truly understand the infinite
making God as small as we are
shrinking God down to our size
though Christ walked with us
We cannot truly comprehend
not with reason, experience
the unbounded infinite, eternal
the invisible scope of God
We seek to set boundaries
neat, discrete spaces
to capture God within the sanctuary walls
his truth in the pages
believing we only look at the law
The words of scripture
if we don’t look within
counseled by the Spirit
what will we miss of God
What profound truth, all that God is
beyond our comprehension, imagination
so much more to say about love
beyond the time of Jesus, his walk
what was recorded, written down
What God has to say to us
God divine, all powerful
omnipresent, alive
if we try to wall him in
Thinking we have figured all of this out
making God as small as we are
applying a human scale to the infinite
we miss out on such a blessing
the freedom in eternity
Wanting to cage the undefinable
as if our minds could fully grasp this
shrinking God down to our size
and missing so much in the process
March 1, 2012
earlier poem today, “Making God as small as we are”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/making-god-as-small-as-we-are.html
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
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Christ Rebuked Peter
In terms blunt
foreboding
nothing was going to stop him
to fulfill God’s purpose
“Get behind me, Satan!”
do not hold onto me
submit as I have
follow and believe
March 1, 2012
Mark 8:33
Mark 8:31-33
Mark 8:31-38
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for February 29, 2012
read February 29, 2012
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foreboding
nothing was going to stop him
to fulfill God’s purpose
“Get behind me, Satan!”
do not hold onto me
submit as I have
follow and believe
March 1, 2012
Mark 8:33
Mark 8:31-33
Mark 8:31-38
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for February 29, 2012
read February 29, 2012
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Peter Rebuked Christ
Was he spitting fire
the anger, the hurt
what must Peter’s voice have sounded like
as he came to the Christ
Peter rebuked Christ
not wanting him to die
wanting his Master to be exalted
to be king, Lord of all
March 1, 2012
Mark 8:32
Mark 8:31-33
Mark 8:31-38
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for February 29, 2012
read February 29, 2012
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the anger, the hurt
what must Peter’s voice have sounded like
as he came to the Christ
Peter rebuked Christ
not wanting him to die
wanting his Master to be exalted
to be king, Lord of all
March 1, 2012
Mark 8:32
Mark 8:31-33
Mark 8:31-38
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for February 29, 2012
read February 29, 2012
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Sure of His Death
teaching of his passion
suffering, rejected
how he would be killed
rising on the third day
teaching of his passion
what was to come
sure of his death
shock to all of them
March 1, 2012
Mark 8:31
Mark 8:31-33
Mark 8:31-38
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for February 29, 2012
read February 29, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,350+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live
suffering, rejected
how he would be killed
rising on the third day
teaching of his passion
what was to come
sure of his death
shock to all of them
March 1, 2012
Mark 8:31
Mark 8:31-33
Mark 8:31-38
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for February 29, 2012
read February 29, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,350+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live
our father in God’s sight
Abraham by faith
not under the law
justified by faith
in covenant, relation
our father in God’s sight
every tribe, every nation
all who would follow
faithful to God’s call
March 1, 2012
Romans 4:13-25
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for February 28, 2012
read February 29, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,350+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live
not under the law
justified by faith
in covenant, relation
our father in God’s sight
every tribe, every nation
all who would follow
faithful to God’s call
March 1, 2012
Romans 4:13-25
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for February 28, 2012
read February 29, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,350+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live
The promise comes by Faith
before the law, within the law
after the law has been fulfilled
the seeds of his offspring
by joy, by grace
the promise comes by faith
father of us all
whatever tribe or nation
Abraham saved by grace
and all of us with him
holy in God’s sight
all of his many children.
March 1, 2012
Romans 4:16
Romans 4:13-25
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for February 28, 2012
read February 29, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,350+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
after the law has been fulfilled
the seeds of his offspring
by joy, by grace
the promise comes by faith
father of us all
whatever tribe or nation
Abraham saved by grace
and all of us with him
holy in God’s sight
all of his many children.
March 1, 2012
Romans 4:16
Romans 4:13-25
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 27, 2012 to March, 2012,
“Movement toward Covenant”
by John Indermark
scripture and meditation for February 28, 2012
read February 29, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,350+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Making God as small as we are
If we only look at the law
the words of scripture
if we don’t look within
counseled by the Spirit
what will we miss of God
what profound truth
all that God is
beyond our comprehension
so much more to say
beyond the time of Jesus
what was recorded, written down
what God has to say to us
God divine, all powerful
omnipresent, alive
if we try to wall him in
thinking we have figured all of this out
making God as small as we are
applying a human scale to the infinite
we miss out on such a blessing
March 1, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,350+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the words of scripture
if we don’t look within
counseled by the Spirit
what will we miss of God
what profound truth
all that God is
beyond our comprehension
so much more to say
beyond the time of Jesus
what was recorded, written down
what God has to say to us
God divine, all powerful
omnipresent, alive
if we try to wall him in
thinking we have figured all of this out
making God as small as we are
applying a human scale to the infinite
we miss out on such a blessing
March 1, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,350+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
requiring the Spirit
God within speaking
giving the rest of the truth
all that Christ had spoken
the more we need to know
Connecting with the words of Jesus
all the words he had spoken
sharing deeper meanings
how to live our lives
March 1, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,350+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live
giving the rest of the truth
all that Christ had spoken
the more we need to know
Connecting with the words of Jesus
all the words he had spoken
sharing deeper meanings
how to live our lives
March 1, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 29, 2012
John 15:18-27
Acts 3 and Acts 4
1 Peter 3:19-20
John 1:10-13
John 1:1-13
John 1:1-18
John 16:1-4
John 16:5-16
John 14:25-27
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,350+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
The touch of the Dove – v3
In the moment the Spirit descended
was Christ changed in that instant
the touch of the dove upon him
God’s Spirit lifting him up
Casting him into the his trial
His wilderness time of temptation
a parallel for us in this season, Lent
to ponder our call, our ministry
God’s purpose for our life
Like Christ we should lean on scripture
the holy Word of God, the bible
to fight off Satan, temptation
To ward off evil, sin
before we exit this time of reflection
this forty-day journey, this season
renewed for our mission ahead
Like Jesus, we are all too human
called to witness, to our neighbors
to proclaim the love of God
to preach to the captives
Repent and believe
the kingdom has come near
open your eyes and see
the love of God all around you
February 29, 2012
Worship Theme: New Beginnings
Mark 1:9-15
1 Peter 3:18-22
Call to Worship (Psalm 25:1-2a, 4-5)
Unison Prayer (Genesis 9:8-17)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Mark 1:9-15)
and sermon, “A Time to Begin”
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
First Sunday in Lent
February 26, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “Ash Wednesday”
Prelude
Unison Prayer
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (CEB)
Joel 2:12-17a (CEB)
Prayer of Confession (Psalm 51:3)
Pastoral Prayer
Word of Assurance (GBOD 2012)
Thanksgiving over the ashes
Distribution of the Ashes
hymn, “Sunday’s Palms Are Wednesday’s Ashes” TFWS #2138
and Ash Wednesday Meditation,
“The Math of Lent”
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
Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
was Christ changed in that instant
the touch of the dove upon him
God’s Spirit lifting him up
Casting him into the his trial
His wilderness time of temptation
a parallel for us in this season, Lent
to ponder our call, our ministry
God’s purpose for our life
Like Christ we should lean on scripture
the holy Word of God, the bible
to fight off Satan, temptation
To ward off evil, sin
before we exit this time of reflection
this forty-day journey, this season
renewed for our mission ahead
Like Jesus, we are all too human
called to witness, to our neighbors
to proclaim the love of God
to preach to the captives
Repent and believe
the kingdom has come near
open your eyes and see
the love of God all around you
February 29, 2012
Worship Theme: New Beginnings
Mark 1:9-15
1 Peter 3:18-22
Call to Worship (Psalm 25:1-2a, 4-5)
Unison Prayer (Genesis 9:8-17)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Mark 1:9-15)
and sermon, “A Time to Begin”
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
First Sunday in Lent
February 26, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “Ash Wednesday”
Prelude
Unison Prayer
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (CEB)
Joel 2:12-17a (CEB)
Prayer of Confession (Psalm 51:3)
Pastoral Prayer
Word of Assurance (GBOD 2012)
Thanksgiving over the ashes
Distribution of the Ashes
hymn, “Sunday’s Palms Are Wednesday’s Ashes” TFWS #2138
and Ash Wednesday Meditation,
“The Math of Lent”
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
Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
FREE Dinner - 2/29/2012 - Suncook United Methodist Church
FREE DINNER – Meatloaf, mashed potato, green beans, corn, bread, and desserts - 2/29/2012, 5:00 – 6:15pm, Our Family’s Table - Suncook United Methodist Church, 152 Main Street, Suncook, NH – dinner served at 5:30pm. Handicapped accessible. Dinners are held from September to early June.
There is a bunch of free bread too.
There will be a worship service, on prayer, facilitated by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
There is a bunch of free bread too.
There will be a worship service, on prayer, facilitated by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
The touch of the Dove – v2
In the moment the Spirit descended
was Christ changed in that moment
the touch of the dove upon him
God’s Spirit lifting him up
Casting him into the desert
His wilderness time of temptation
a parallel for us in this season, Lent
to ponder our call, our ministry
God’s purpose for our life
Like Christ we should lean on scripture
the holy Word of God
to fight off Satan, temptation
To ward off evil, sin
to exit this time of reflection
this forty-day journey
renewed for our mission ahead
Like Jesus, human
called to witness, to our neighbors
to proclaim the love of God
to preach to the captives
Repent and believe
the kingdom has come near
open your eyes and see
the love of God here with us
February 29, 2012
Worship Theme: New Beginnings
Mark 1:9-15
1 Peter 3:18-22
Call to Worship (Psalm 25:1-2a, 4-5)
Unison Prayer (Genesis 9:8-17)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Mark 1:9-15)
and sermon, “A Time to Begin”
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
First Sunday in Lent
February 26, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “Ash Wednesday”
Prelude
Unison Prayer
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (CEB)
Joel 2:12-17a (CEB)
Prayer of Confession (Psalm 51:3)
Pastoral Prayer
Word of Assurance (GBOD 2012)
Thanksgiving over the ashes
Distribution of the Ashes
hymn, “Sunday’s Palms Are Wednesday’s Ashes” TFWS #2138
and Ash Wednesday Meditation,
“The Math of Lent”
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
Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live
was Christ changed in that moment
the touch of the dove upon him
God’s Spirit lifting him up
Casting him into the desert
His wilderness time of temptation
a parallel for us in this season, Lent
to ponder our call, our ministry
God’s purpose for our life
Like Christ we should lean on scripture
the holy Word of God
to fight off Satan, temptation
To ward off evil, sin
to exit this time of reflection
this forty-day journey
renewed for our mission ahead
Like Jesus, human
called to witness, to our neighbors
to proclaim the love of God
to preach to the captives
Repent and believe
the kingdom has come near
open your eyes and see
the love of God here with us
February 29, 2012
Worship Theme: New Beginnings
Mark 1:9-15
1 Peter 3:18-22
Call to Worship (Psalm 25:1-2a, 4-5)
Unison Prayer (Genesis 9:8-17)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Mark 1:9-15)
and sermon, “A Time to Begin”
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
First Sunday in Lent
February 26, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “Ash Wednesday”
Prelude
Unison Prayer
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (CEB)
Joel 2:12-17a (CEB)
Prayer of Confession (Psalm 51:3)
Pastoral Prayer
Word of Assurance (GBOD 2012)
Thanksgiving over the ashes
Distribution of the Ashes
hymn, “Sunday’s Palms Are Wednesday’s Ashes” TFWS #2138
and Ash Wednesday Meditation,
“The Math of Lent”
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
Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live
Cleansing – v2
Not just healing, binding up our wounds
removing sickness, made new
something deeper, magnificent, profound
God’s healing, cleansing our sickness
removing the stain, the deep ache
helping us to live, reborn
Made whole, restored
in the gentleness of his touch
choosing to reach out
to offer us his love
to heal our brokenness
edited February 29, 2012
earlier version: “Cleansing”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/cleansing.html
February 9, 2012
Worship Theme – “God’s glory manifested in cleansing”
Mark 1:40-45 (NRSV)
2 Kings 5:1-14 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NRSV)
Call to Worship ((Psalm 30:1-4 NRSV Bible)
Unison Prayer (Worship & Song ©2006 Upper Room Books)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
and sermon, “Soul Cleaning Time!”
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
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
February 12, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16:340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
removing sickness, made new
something deeper, magnificent, profound
God’s healing, cleansing our sickness
removing the stain, the deep ache
helping us to live, reborn
Made whole, restored
in the gentleness of his touch
choosing to reach out
to offer us his love
to heal our brokenness
edited February 29, 2012
earlier version: “Cleansing”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/cleansing.html
February 9, 2012
Worship Theme – “God’s glory manifested in cleansing”
Mark 1:40-45 (NRSV)
2 Kings 5:1-14 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NRSV)
Call to Worship ((Psalm 30:1-4 NRSV Bible)
Unison Prayer (Worship & Song ©2006 Upper Room Books)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
and sermon, “Soul Cleaning Time!”
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
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
February 12, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16:340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
God’s Word is as sure today – v2
Our word not worth a thin dime
we fail to be true, far too often
we lie and cheat, we are selfish
against our God, our neighbors
turning our backs on them
God’s word, by contrast,
as sure now as in ages past
to the end of time, eternal
we can have faith in him
we will stand beside us
His promise eternal
our hope only in God
He will not forsake us
even when we turn from Him
our sin is forgiven in Him
edited February 29, 2012
February 20, 2012
Worship Theme – “God’s Healing Mercy”
Mark 2:1-12 (NRSV)
Isaiah 43:18-25 (NRSV)
2 Corinthians 1:18-22 (NRSV)
Call to Worship (Psalm 41:1-4, 13 (NRSV Bible))
Unison Prayer
Prayer of Dedication ((GBOD Mark 9:2-9)
and sermon, “How Good of God”
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
Seventh Sunday of Epiphany
Transfiguration Sunday
February 19, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
we fail to be true, far too often
we lie and cheat, we are selfish
against our God, our neighbors
turning our backs on them
God’s word, by contrast,
as sure now as in ages past
to the end of time, eternal
we can have faith in him
we will stand beside us
His promise eternal
our hope only in God
He will not forsake us
even when we turn from Him
our sin is forgiven in Him
edited February 29, 2012
February 20, 2012
Worship Theme – “God’s Healing Mercy”
Mark 2:1-12 (NRSV)
Isaiah 43:18-25 (NRSV)
2 Corinthians 1:18-22 (NRSV)
Call to Worship (Psalm 41:1-4, 13 (NRSV Bible))
Unison Prayer
Prayer of Dedication ((GBOD Mark 9:2-9)
and sermon, “How Good of God”
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
Seventh Sunday of Epiphany
Transfiguration Sunday
February 19, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Blowing out the light – v2
Our breath, from God
blowing out the Light
extinguishing his candles
each part of Christ’s light
Drawing us in, foreboding
to that moment, betrayal, arrest
that dark night, Gethsemane
blowing out Christ’s candle
quickening Darkness
all shadows, no Light
edited February 29, 2012
February 20, 2012
discussion with Pastor Ruth Foss
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
&
April 22, 2011 and April 23, 2011
Good Friday service
Luke 23:39-46
John 13:34, 35 (Prayer of Confession)
John 12:47b; John 13:1b (Assurance of Foregiveness)
and Service of Tenebrae
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
April 22, 2011
Tenebrae – The Service of Shadows
1. THE SHADOW OF BETRAYAL
Matthew 26:20-25
2. THE SHADOW OF INNER AGONY
Luke 22:40-44
3. THE SHADOW OF LONELINESS
Matthew 26:40-45
4. THE SHADOW OF DESERTION
Matthew 26:47-50, 55, 56
5. THE SHADOW OF ACCUSATION
Matthew 26:59-67
6. THE SHADOW OF MOCKERY
Mark 15:12-20
7. THE SHADOW OF DEATH
Luke 23:33-46
Hymn: Were You There… (United Methodist Hymnal #288)
FINAL READING
John 1:1-4
&
earlier
Good Friday prayer vigil
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
April 23, 2011
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 16,340+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
blowing out the Light
extinguishing his candles
each part of Christ’s light
Drawing us in, foreboding
to that moment, betrayal, arrest
that dark night, Gethsemane
blowing out Christ’s candle
quickening Darkness
all shadows, no Light
edited February 29, 2012
February 20, 2012
discussion with Pastor Ruth Foss
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
&
April 22, 2011 and April 23, 2011
Good Friday service
Luke 23:39-46
John 13:34, 35 (Prayer of Confession)
John 12:47b; John 13:1b (Assurance of Foregiveness)
and Service of Tenebrae
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
April 22, 2011
Tenebrae – The Service of Shadows
1. THE SHADOW OF BETRAYAL
Matthew 26:20-25
2. THE SHADOW OF INNER AGONY
Luke 22:40-44
3. THE SHADOW OF LONELINESS
Matthew 26:40-45
4. THE SHADOW OF DESERTION
Matthew 26:47-50, 55, 56
5. THE SHADOW OF ACCUSATION
Matthew 26:59-67
6. THE SHADOW OF MOCKERY
Mark 15:12-20
7. THE SHADOW OF DEATH
Luke 23:33-46
Hymn: Were You There… (United Methodist Hymnal #288)
FINAL READING
John 1:1-4
&
earlier
Good Friday prayer vigil
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
April 23, 2011
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 16,340+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Snuffing out the candles – v2
Lights of the world
going dim, growing silent
as our readings fall
heavy on our spirits
Snuffing out the candles
we are wrapped in darkness
pulling down, down
into that darkest of nights
edited February 29, 2012
February 20, 2012
discussion with Pastor Ruth Foss
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
&
April 22, 2011 and April 23, 2011
Good Friday service
Luke 23:39-46
John 13:34, 35 (Prayer of Confession)
John 12:47b; John 13:1b (Assurance of Foregiveness)
and Service of Tenebrae
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
April 22, 2011
Tenebrae – The Service of Shadows
1. THE SHADOW OF BETRAYAL
Matthew 26:20-25
2. THE SHADOW OF INNER AGONY
Luke 22:40-44
3. THE SHADOW OF LONELINESS
Matthew 26:40-45
4. THE SHADOW OF DESERTION
Matthew 26:47-50, 55, 56
5. THE SHADOW OF ACCUSATION
Matthew 26:59-67
6. THE SHADOW OF MOCKERY
Mark 15:12-20
7. THE SHADOW OF DEATH
Luke 23:33-46
Hymn: Were You There… (United Methodist Hymnal #288)
FINAL READING
John 1:1-4
&
earlier
Good Friday prayer vigil
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
April 23, 2011
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 16,340+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
going dim, growing silent
as our readings fall
heavy on our spirits
Snuffing out the candles
we are wrapped in darkness
pulling down, down
into that darkest of nights
edited February 29, 2012
February 20, 2012
discussion with Pastor Ruth Foss
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
&
April 22, 2011 and April 23, 2011
Good Friday service
Luke 23:39-46
John 13:34, 35 (Prayer of Confession)
John 12:47b; John 13:1b (Assurance of Foregiveness)
and Service of Tenebrae
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
April 22, 2011
Tenebrae – The Service of Shadows
1. THE SHADOW OF BETRAYAL
Matthew 26:20-25
2. THE SHADOW OF INNER AGONY
Luke 22:40-44
3. THE SHADOW OF LONELINESS
Matthew 26:40-45
4. THE SHADOW OF DESERTION
Matthew 26:47-50, 55, 56
5. THE SHADOW OF ACCUSATION
Matthew 26:59-67
6. THE SHADOW OF MOCKERY
Mark 15:12-20
7. THE SHADOW OF DEATH
Luke 23:33-46
Hymn: Were You There… (United Methodist Hymnal #288)
FINAL READING
John 1:1-4
&
earlier
Good Friday prayer vigil
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
April 23, 2011
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 16,340+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
Jesus the Christ – 2 – v2
not Jesus Christ
a name
Jesus the Christ
his title, his station
The Messiah, God
come down to earth
living and dying
rising from the grave
Jesus the Christ
the One who sacrificed
priest and lamb
before the world
for all time
the first-born of creation
the king eternal
come to save the earth
edited February 29, 2012
January 15, 2012
Worship Theme – “The Call of God”
John 1:35-42 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
1 Samuel 3:1-10 Common English Bible (CEB)
1 Corinthians 6:12-30 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
Call to Worship (Psalm 63:1-4 Common English Bible (CEB))
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (John 1:43-51))
Wesley’s Covenant Prayer
Prayer of St. Francis, UMH #481
and sermon, “God Wants You!”
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
Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 15, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,340+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
a name
Jesus the Christ
his title, his station
The Messiah, God
come down to earth
living and dying
rising from the grave
Jesus the Christ
the One who sacrificed
priest and lamb
before the world
for all time
the first-born of creation
the king eternal
come to save the earth
edited February 29, 2012
January 15, 2012
Worship Theme – “The Call of God”
John 1:35-42 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
1 Samuel 3:1-10 Common English Bible (CEB)
1 Corinthians 6:12-30 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
Call to Worship (Psalm 63:1-4 Common English Bible (CEB))
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (John 1:43-51))
Wesley’s Covenant Prayer
Prayer of St. Francis, UMH #481
and sermon, “God Wants You!”
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
Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 15, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,340+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live
The touch of the Dove
Did the moment the Spirit descended
was Christ changed in that moment
the touch of the dove upon him
the Spirit lifting him up
Casting him into the desert
his wilderness time of temptation
a parallel for us in this season
to ponder our call, our ministry
God’s purpose for this life
Like Christ we should lean on scripture
the holy Word of God
to fight off Satan, temptation
to ward off evil, sin
to exit this time of reflection
this forty-day journey
renewed for our mission again
Like Jesus called to witness
to proclaim the love of God
to preach to the captives
Repent and believe
the kingdom has come near
open your eyes and see
February 29, 2012
Worship Theme: New Beginnings
Mark 1:9-15
1 Peter 3:18-22
Call to Worship (Psalm 25:1-2a, 4-5)
Unison Prayer (Genesis 9:8-17)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Mark 1:9-15)
and sermon, “A Time to Begin”
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
First Sunday in Lent
February 26, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “Ash Wednesday”
Prelude
Unison Prayer
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (CEB)
Joel 2:12-17a (CEB)
Prayer of Confession (Psalm 51:3)
Pastoral Prayer
Word of Assurance (GBOD 2012)
Thanksgiving over the ashes
Distribution of the Ashes
hymn, “Sunday’s Palms Are Wednesday’s Ashes” TFWS #2138
and Ash Wednesday Meditation,
“The Math of Lent”
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
Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,330+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
was Christ changed in that moment
the touch of the dove upon him
the Spirit lifting him up
Casting him into the desert
his wilderness time of temptation
a parallel for us in this season
to ponder our call, our ministry
God’s purpose for this life
Like Christ we should lean on scripture
the holy Word of God
to fight off Satan, temptation
to ward off evil, sin
to exit this time of reflection
this forty-day journey
renewed for our mission again
Like Jesus called to witness
to proclaim the love of God
to preach to the captives
Repent and believe
the kingdom has come near
open your eyes and see
February 29, 2012
Worship Theme: New Beginnings
Mark 1:9-15
1 Peter 3:18-22
Call to Worship (Psalm 25:1-2a, 4-5)
Unison Prayer (Genesis 9:8-17)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Mark 1:9-15)
and sermon, “A Time to Begin”
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
First Sunday in Lent
February 26, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “Ash Wednesday”
Prelude
Unison Prayer
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (CEB)
Joel 2:12-17a (CEB)
Prayer of Confession (Psalm 51:3)
Pastoral Prayer
Word of Assurance (GBOD 2012)
Thanksgiving over the ashes
Distribution of the Ashes
hymn, “Sunday’s Palms Are Wednesday’s Ashes” TFWS #2138
and Ash Wednesday Meditation,
“The Math of Lent”
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
Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,330+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Look in the eyes of Jesus
all along our walk
in joys and sorrows
look in the eyes of Jesus
he is right beside us
here with us in life
as much as for the fishermen
calling for us to walk
to follow where he will lead us
out into the world
going where we are directed
according to the plan of God
February 29, 2012
Worship Theme: New Beginnings
Mark 1:9-15
1 Peter 3:18-22
Call to Worship (Psalm 25:1-2a, 4-5)
Unison Prayer (Genesis 9:8-17)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Mark 1:9-15)
and sermon, “A Time to Begin”
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
First Sunday in Lent
February 26, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “Ash Wednesday”
Prelude
Unison Prayer
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (CEB)
Joel 2:12-17a (CEB)
Prayer of Confession (Psalm 51:3)
Pastoral Prayer
Word of Assurance (GBOD 2012)
Thanksgiving over the ashes
Distribution of the Ashes
hymn, “Sunday’s Palms Are Wednesday’s Ashes” TFWS #2138
and Ash Wednesday Meditation,
“The Math of Lent”
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
Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,330+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
in joys and sorrows
look in the eyes of Jesus
he is right beside us
here with us in life
as much as for the fishermen
calling for us to walk
to follow where he will lead us
out into the world
going where we are directed
according to the plan of God
February 29, 2012
Worship Theme: New Beginnings
Mark 1:9-15
1 Peter 3:18-22
Call to Worship (Psalm 25:1-2a, 4-5)
Unison Prayer (Genesis 9:8-17)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Mark 1:9-15)
and sermon, “A Time to Begin”
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
First Sunday in Lent
February 26, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “Ash Wednesday”
Prelude
Unison Prayer
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (CEB)
Joel 2:12-17a (CEB)
Prayer of Confession (Psalm 51:3)
Pastoral Prayer
Word of Assurance (GBOD 2012)
Thanksgiving over the ashes
Distribution of the Ashes
hymn, “Sunday’s Palms Are Wednesday’s Ashes” TFWS #2138
and Ash Wednesday Meditation,
“The Math of Lent”
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
Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2012
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 16,330+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
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