Saturday, March 17, 2012

laws that make a neighbor property of another

How can we understand
why do we let it happen
law, to protect, to heal, to save
law meant to give life
a pathway to love, to eternal life
the gifts God gave in covenant,
in commandments, in the life of Christ
corrupted, converted, made a sham
in laws of this world, evil, condemned
laws that oppress, that kill
laws that make a neighbor,
our brothers, our sisters,
yes, even the strangers,
a piece of property of another
how can this be, when we have the Word
the love of God revealed
hope in that life, that life given for us
freedom, yet for this, for evil laws
a condemnation, a stain on us all


March 17, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

laws that oppress the poor

the perfect law of God
his hope for humankind
sent on the tablets to Moses
in the life of Christ
God’s Word for us
His hope eternal
a way for us to live
a hope how we would love

yet we have corrupted
ignored God’s Word
seeking our neighbor harm
we have left our best
we have sent Christ to the cross
laws now created, out of whole cloth
laws that oppress the poor
subjugate our neighbors
our boot on their throat
unbalanced scales, usury fees,
them on their knees


March 17, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Law fulfilled through the cross

The gate of our salvation
God on the mercy seat
through our commitment to Him
through the path through the cross
the way of the Christ-child
mortal, yet divine
showing us how to love
how to follow God’s light
to walk in the way of the Lord
to answer his call
to journey the path of Christ
to carry our own cross

The Law fulfilled through the cross
through the empty tomb of Jesus
by submission to God’s holy plan
by choosing to empty ourselves
our free will given over
to our God, our Father
to serve our brothers, our sisters,
our neighbors, the strangers
all whom we meet
sharing the example, the message
Christ on the mercy seat


March 17, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Law fulfilled on the cross

God’s Judgment, the Law
the cost of our sin
the Law fulfilled on the cross
the price paid, by the sacrifice of Christ
healing us, holy,
new life to begin
new life only in You


March 17, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

through the cross

through the body of Christ
through the gate of the cross
raised from the dead
redeemed from the lost
Our lives without meaning
except life in Him
hope for eternity
for a life spent with You.


March 17, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God’s laws twisted by man

God’s life-giving laws
his commands for us
showing us how to live
showing us how to love

God’s laws turned right around
twisted, unrecognizable, by man
to give themselves the crown

Denying God first place
love for our fellow man
seeking after our own selves
our neighbors to be damned.


March 17, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,630+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

life giving laws

commands of God
life giving laws
given to save us
to show us how to live
in union with God
life giving laws
given to save us
yet rejected by so many
following the way of the world


March 17, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

incomparable riches of God’s grace

revealing of revelation
graces of highest heaven
incomparable riches of God’s grace
within the king’s walled garden
inside the gates of paradise
preparing a place for us


March 17, 2012
Ephesians 2:7
Ephesians 2:1-7
Ephesians 2:1-10
Made Alive in Christ
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
March 12, 2012 to March 18, 2012,
“Are We There Yet?”
by Bill Dockery
scripture and meditation for March 16, 2012
read March 16, 2012
&
Ephesians 1, Ephesians 2, Ephesians 3
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 16, 2011

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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

raised us up with Christ

God the actor, healing
nothing we have done
dying to ourselves
returning to the dust
God raised us up with Christ
our glory in Him alone
nothing more could he offered
giving us life untold


March 17, 2012
Ephesians 2:6
Ephesians 2:1-7
Ephesians 2:1-10
Made Alive in Christ
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
March 12, 2012 to March 18, 2012,
“Are We There Yet?”
by Bill Dockery
scripture and meditation for March 16, 2012
read March 16, 2012
&
Ephesians 1, Ephesians 2, Ephesians 3
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 16, 2011

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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

by grace you have been saved – v2

by our words, our actions
by our life we have been damned
denying our Lord, our Master
cursing the great I Am.

by grace you have been saved
the intercession of the Christ
seeking forgiveness for our sin
taking our death for us

Only by his sacrifice
by the Lamb, our Savior
giving his life for ours
redeeming us by grace

Only by God’s gift
restoring to life
the Lamb, the Savior
bringing us from the pit
raising us up from death


March 17, 2012
Ephesians 2:5
Ephesians 2:1-7
Ephesians 2:1-10
Made Alive in Christ
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
March 12, 2012 to March 18, 2012,
“Are We There Yet?”
by Bill Dockery
scripture and meditation for March 16, 2012
read March 16, 2012
&
Ephesians 1, Ephesians 2, Ephesians 3
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 16, 2011

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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

by grace you have been saved

by our words, our actions
by our life we have been damned
denying our Lord, our Master
cursing the great I Am.

by grace you have been saved
the intercession of Jesus
seeking forgiveness for our sin
taking our death for us


March 17, 2012
Ephesians 2:5
Ephesians 2:1-7
Ephesians 2:1-10
Made Alive in Christ
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
March 12, 2012 to March 18, 2012,
“Are We There Yet?”
by Bill Dockery
scripture and meditation for March 16, 2012
read March 16, 2012
&
Ephesians 1, Ephesians 2, Ephesians 3
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 16, 2011

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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Made us alive in Christ

God, not human effort
made us alive in Christ
fulfilling his holy promise
raising us from the lost
Life in Christ, freedom
walking with our Savior
holy, with the Lamb
yoked with our brother
that we may live again


March 17, 2012
Ephesians 2:5
Ephesians 2:1-7
Ephesians 2:1-10
Made Alive in Christ
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
March 12, 2012 to March 18, 2012,
“Are We There Yet?”
by Bill Dockery
scripture and meditation for March 16, 2012
read March 16, 2012
&
Ephesians 1, Ephesians 2, Ephesians 3
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 16, 2011

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 21,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

rich in mercy

deep in love
rich in mercy
an understanding of grace
God’s great love for us
rich in mercy, compassion
Christ’s hope for us
accepting his holy gift
saving by his offer
his life upon the cross


March 17, 2012
Ephesians 2:4
Ephesians 2:1-7
Ephesians 2:1-10
Made Alive in Christ
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
March 12, 2012 to March 18, 2012,
“Are We There Yet?”
by Bill Dockery
scripture and meditation for March 16, 2012
read March 16, 2012
&
Ephesians 1, Ephesians 2, Ephesians 3
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 16, 2011

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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

his great love for us

not what we have done
redeeming me from death
God’s mercy for us
a sacrifice of hope
that we will turn to Him
Christ choosing the rugged cross
what more could he give
to redeem us from the lost


March 17, 2012
Ephesians 2:4
Ephesians 2:1-7
Ephesians 2:1-10
Made Alive in Christ
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
March 12, 2012 to March 18, 2012,
“Are We There Yet?”
by Bill Dockery
scripture and meditation for March 16, 2012
read March 16, 2012
&
Ephesians 1, Ephesians 2, Ephesians 3
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 16, 2011

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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Objects of Wrath – v2

By our baser nature
lost, away from the love of God
objects of wrath
until we believe

Convicted under the law
outside the law
no hope of salvation
only by God’s mercy
saved from the damned


March 17, 2012
Ephesians 2:3
Ephesians 2:1-7
Ephesians 2:1-10
Made Alive in Christ
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
March 12, 2012 to March 18, 2012,
“Are We There Yet?”
by Bill Dockery
scripture and meditation for March 16, 2012
read March 16, 2012
&
Ephesians 1, Ephesians 2, Ephesians 3
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 16, 2011

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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Objects of Wrath

By our baser nature
lost, away from God
objects of wrath
until we believe

Convicted under the law
no hope of salvation
only by God’s mercy
saved from the lost


March 17, 2012
Ephesians 2:3
Ephesians 2:1-7
Ephesians 2:1-10
Made Alive in Christ
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
March 12, 2012 to March 18, 2012,
“Are We There Yet?”
by Bill Dockery
scripture and meditation for March 16, 2012
read March 16, 2012
&
Ephesians 1, Ephesians 2, Ephesians 3
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 16, 2011

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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the cravings of our sinful nature

a base instinct guiding
the cravings of our sinful nature
walking away from our God
all of us before we repent
destined for the pit, damnation


March 17, 2012
Ephesians 2:3
Ephesians 2:1-7
Ephesians 2:1-10
Made Alive in Christ
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
March 12, 2012 to March 18, 2012,
“Are We There Yet?”
by Bill Dockery
scripture and meditation for March 16, 2012
read March 16, 2012
&
Ephesians 1, Ephesians 2, Ephesians 3
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 16, 2011


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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

When you followed the way of the world

Lost in our sin
dead before God
when you followed the way
the way of this earth

Estranged from God
in the pit, cast our
destined for oblivion
lost for all time


March 17, 2012
Ephesians 2:2
Ephesians 2:1-7
Ephesians 2:1-10
Made Alive in Christ
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
March 12, 2012 to March 18, 2012,
“Are We There Yet?”
by Bill Dockery
scripture and meditation for March 16, 2012
read March 16, 2012
&
Ephesians 1, Ephesians 2, Ephesians 3
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 16, 2011


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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Dead in your transgressions

Dead in your transgressions
wallowing in your sin, your filth
before the cross of Christ
no hope that we would live
to come before God
sure of only death
needing the cross of Christ
that we would live


March 17, 2012
Ephesians 2:1
Ephesians 2:1-7
Ephesians 2:1-10
Made Alive in Christ
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
March 12, 2012 to March 18, 2012,
“Are We There Yet?”
by Bill Dockery
scripture and meditation for March 16, 2012
read March 16, 2012
&
Ephesians 1, Ephesians 2, Ephesians 3
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 16, 2011


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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God’s saving activity in Christ

God’s hand upon us
his presence redeeming all of us
lifted from the lost
God’s saving activity in Christ
his action to lift us up
a sacrifice of love
his life given on the cross


March 17, 2012
Ephesians 2:1-7
Ephesians 2:1-10
Made Alive in Christ
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
March 12, 2012 to March 18, 2012,
“Are We There Yet?”
by Bill Dockery
scripture and meditation for March 16, 2012
read March 16, 2012
&
Ephesians 1, Ephesians 2, Ephesians 3
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 16, 2011

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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

richness of God’s mercy

richness of God’s mercy
a luxurious oil
a fragrant offering
one we don’t deserve

Christ’s sacrifice
redeeming us from the lost
saving us with Him
when he climbed the cross


March 17, 2012
Ephesians 2:1-7
Ephesians 2:1-10
Made Alive in Christ
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
March 12, 2012 to March 18, 2012,
“Are We There Yet?”
by Bill Dockery
scripture and meditation for March 16, 2012
read March 16, 2012
&
Ephesians 1, Ephesians 2, Ephesians 3
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 16, 2011


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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Inviting others

Other guest, strangers
when the family rejected
their engraved invitations
rejecting the offer
the invitation of God
Other guests,
other peoples
the doors opened
to the kingdom of God


March 17, 2012
Matthew 22:14
Matthew 22:1-14
Sanctuary for Lent for 2012
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?flid=5899
by Robert V. Dodd
scripture and meditation for March 16, 2012
read March 16, 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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Few are chosen

Few are chosen
of those at the dance
many may enter
but not all get to dance
Welcomed to the feast
in the gathering in
the net cast wider
because the invitees demurred
the doors open wide
some cast out of the dance
based on their hearts inside


March 16, 2012 and March 17, 2012
Matthew 22:14
Matthew 22:1-14
Sanctuary for Lent for 2012
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?flid=5899
by Robert V. Dodd
scripture and meditation for March 16, 2012
read March 16, 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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Friday, March 16, 2012

Authority for Christ’s Prayer

Invoking the eternal
connected through time
our hearts with the first believers
a love so sublime
each of us part of the body
from the beginning to now
praying for all of us
healing in his power


March 16, 2012
John 17:24
bible study with Jean Anocibar on March 13, 2012
John 17:20-25
John 20:29
Hebrews 11:1-3
Romans 14
Romans 6:18
Romans 15:5-7
Romans 15:5-12

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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Invoking the eternal

God, the Father
Christ, the Son
invoking the eternal
praying for us
in the past,
when he walked the earth
praying for us yet
while it is our time
eternal blessings
connected with him
life eternal
oh let it begin


March 16, 2012
John 17:24
bible study with Jean Anocibar on March 13, 2012
John 17:20-25
John 20:29
Hebrews 11:1-3
Romans 14
Romans 6:18
Romans 15:5-7
Romans 15:5-12

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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Blessed to believe without seeing

A remembrance from the Savior
his words in the upper room
speaking to Thomas
those who doubt, to all of us

Sight by our faith
power in our witness
unlike the first disciples
when Christ walked with us

Blessed to believe
without touch, without seeing
when the eyes of faith
give us greater vision

Let our heart guide us
the Spirit deep within
trust in the others senses
the presence of God here with us
a light to our path


March 16, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on March 13, 2012
John 17:20-25
John 20:29
Hebrews 11:1-3
Romans 14
Romans 6:18
Romans 15:5-7
Romans 15:5-12

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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A prayer for all believers

The breadth of his intercession
Christ’s prayer for them
offered up unto God
a prayer for all of us

A prayer for all believers
those who were touched by the twelve
all who would follow
all who believe

The expanse of Christ’s prayer
for all time, all people
all who believe
speaking of God’s witness
His love for you and me.


March 16, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on March 13, 2012
John 17:20-25
John 20:29
Hebrews 11:1-3
Romans 14
Romans 6:18
Romans 15:5-7
Romans 15:5-12

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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Furthering of the Ministry

The call of the disciples
down to this age
the furthering of the ministry
one message, of love
God’s reign come down
his Kingdom come
Christ sent by the Father
a gate of his life
his example of love
giving himself for us
an example for us
going to the cross


March 16, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on March 13, 2012
John 17:20-25
John 20:29
Hebrews 11:1-3
Romans 14
Romans 6:18
Romans 15:5-7
Romans 15:5-12


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 21,150+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In the echo of their word

One message, one word
from that day to now
shared with all of us
seeds of God’s great love
planted, sown richly
offered by God’s gift
a message of each disciple
shared down to us
in the echo of their word
God’s love shown to for us


March 16, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on March 13, 2012
John 17:20-25
John 20:29
Hebrews 11:1-3
Romans 14
Romans 6:18
Romans 15:5-7
Romans 15:5-12

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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In the seeds richly sown

in the love of God
the grace of the cross
echoing through the ages
in their witness to us
in the seeds richly sown
offering us Christ
the Son of God with us
sent to save the earth
offering God his body
broken for all of us


March 16, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on March 13, 2012
John 17:20-25
John 20:29
Hebrews 11:1-3
Romans 14
Romans 6:18
Romans 15:5-7
Romans 15:5-12

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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

I Pray

The words captured as he spoke them
not some past distant
continuing now, to this time
out of the depths of God’s love
wanting us gathered in with them
down throughout time
Christ’s prayer, “I pray”,
including you and I,
all who believe as they did
those in the upper room
all believers since that day
until the end of time.


March 16, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on March 13, 2012
John 17:20-25
John 20:29
Hebrews 11:1-3
Romans 14
Romans 6:18
Romans 15:5-7
Romans 15:5-12

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Limiting our Freedom

Shackling our choices
limiting our freedom
so as not to hobble another
to be a stumbling block
to be mindful of their weakness
to be guided by love.


March 16, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on March 13, 2012
John 17:20-25
John 20:29
Hebrews 11:1-3
Romans 14
Romans 6:18
Romans 15:5-7
Romans 15:5-12

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 21,040+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

United with the commands he gave them

All who believe, those who refuse
all throughout time, all of history
bound by God’s commands
with the words Christ spoke
the Spirit washing o’er us
leading us to Christ
united with the commands he gave them
healed of our brokenness
by his love on the cross
the gift of salvation for us
his witness of God’s love


March 16, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on March 13, 2012
John 17:20-25
John 20:29
Hebrews 11:1-3
Romans 14
Romans 6:18
Romans 15:5-7
Romans 15:5-12

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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Praying for the unborn

for generations unknown
for the unborn
the progeny of witness
of their love for Christ
sharing his holy message
down to all of us
Christ praying for the unborn
for those who will come later
to the throne of Grace
because they believed
because they followed the cross


March 16, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on March 13, 2012
John 17:20-25
John 20:29
Hebrews 11:1-3
Romans 14
Romans 6:18
Romans 15:5-7
Romans 15:5-12

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 21,580+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Purchased by God’s Blood

our life, a future
hope everlasting, eternal
Purchased by God’s blood
Christ on the cross
our witness to his power
love for all of us
bearing our burden
going to the cross
paying the cost for us
raising us from the dead
salvation at a cost
purchased by God’s blood


March 16, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on March 13, 2012
John 17:20-25
John 20:29
Hebrews 11:1-3
Romans 14
Romans 6:18
Romans 15:5-7
Romans 15:5-12

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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The breadth of His prayer

praying for all of us
not just those with him
while he walked this earth
for all of us through time
for the whole world
the breadth of His prayer, connection
to his message, their witness
causing us to believe
down to the present
to the end of the age


March 16, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on March 13, 2012
John 17:20-25
John 20:29
Hebrews 11:1-3
Romans 14
Romans 6:18
Romans 15:5-7
Romans 15:5-12

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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Praying for later generations

Millions and millions
all throughout time
Christ’s prayer for them
for your life and mine
all who would listen
who heard your message
their loving witness
down to the end of time


March 16, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on March 13, 2012
John 17:20-25
John 20:29
Hebrews 11:1-3
Romans 14
Romans 6:18
Romans 15:5-7
Romans 15:5-12

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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The teaching of Christ

His mercy, compassion
sharing his life with us
coming to them in the upper room
speaking of how to love

The teachings of Christ
speaking a new commandment
a new covenant in his blood
his words spoken to us

The impossible in his words
to love as he loves us
yet this is our calling
as we walk in love

The cross of Christ a beacon
to show the way to glory
sacrificing ourselves for them
leading our brothers, our sisters
sharing the love of God
our witness to them informed
by the power in Christ’s teachings


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Come to the cross of mercy

Come to the cross of mercy
where Christ laid his life down
choosing death, submission
faithful to God’s call

Come to the cross of mercy
where God showed us love
how we are to love our neighbors
how we are to love God

Come to the cross of mercy
bear your soul before God
turn from the world, repentant
He will raise you up

Out of the pit, darkness
into the light of God
walking with you ever
beyond the end of time


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,580+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Come to the cross of strength

Come to the cross of strength
the fount of kingdom power
where God worked the impossible
redeeming us from death

the sacrifice complete
no priest need again offer
all sin for all time
forgiven by Christ’s action

Atoning for all mankind
for all humanity
God of power, of mercy
going to the cross for me

Come to the cross of strength
bring your hopes your sorrows
journey there with the Christ
he is right beside you


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Come to the cross of peace

Lay down your sorrows
the tumult within you
give over all of yourself
leave it at the cross

Come to the cross of peace
where God reconciled us
restoring the breach of Adam
the pain of our sin

Lay down your troubles
the turmoil, the struggles
offer them up unto God
let him work his healing


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Come to the cross of power

Come to the cross of Christ
the cross of his power
where he laid his life down
from whence he raised it up
The empty cross a testament
the fulfillment of God’s promise
sacrificing the one perfect life
raising him up to Glory


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 20,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Come to the cross of hope

Come to the foot of the cross
come to the cross of hope
Christ’s sacrifice for us
lifting us from the pit
Hope in the forgiveness of God
prayed for by the Christ
God the Son on the cross
speaking a hope for us


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Come to the cross of love

Come to the cross of love
witness the Savior’s mercy
his taking on our sin
choosing to die for us

Come to the cross of love
to feel the Father’s presence
his hand guiding the sun
creating the time of darkness

Come to the cross of love
what it means to love
offering us more than we deserve
bringing us up to glory


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,580+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Come to the cross - 2

Come to the cross
to the source of healing
the sacrifice of Christ
here to redeem us

Come to the cross
feel God’s presence, his power
saving us from the pit
raising us from death

Come to the cross
change from the world
leave your cares, your baggage
go out into the world

Leave the cross,
God’s humble servant
love as Christ loves
giving your all


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,580+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Law of Christ

A new commandment
covenant, by the blood of Christ
to love as he loved
our neighbors, our life
new words of God
reforming the old law
the Commandments of God
given new urgency, meaning

Ancient words which were written
carved by God’s own hand
handed to the people
spoken Moses before them
conveying God’s law
how to love the Creator
how to love one and all
to live in community

The new commandment richer
not to love your neighbor as yourself
but to love as Christ loved,
as he loves us still
sacrificing himself,
even coming to the earth
healing us with his sacrifice,
giving us new life


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Commandments of God

The ancient words written
carved by God’s own hand
handed to the people
by their messiah, the shepherd
Moses before them
conveying God’s law
how to love the Creator
how to love one and all


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the laws God set before humanity

like other laws, for protection, for safety
do’s and don’ts, how to live with other people
the Commandments, the laws
the precepts of our Creator
showing us how to love
how to love our neighbors
More than the rule of law
the spirit deep within
how to gently guide
to see us as friends
not to brutalize
to repress our expression
words to guide us
to offer us relation


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH

Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,030+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

taking on their sins

The words of Christ,
that he loves us,
modeling love,
at the cross

Taking on their sins
of all people
even as we crucified
murdered our Savior

So much love for us
God offering grace
mercy for us
there in that act

Showing love
how we should love one another
not standing on pretense
but sacrificing for us


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

I have visited the cross of Calvary – v2

I have walked the ancient streets, countless times
the steps of God’s word, the ancient text
slowing my stride to match Christ
to linger with my Savior, my brother

I have visited the cross of Calvary, where Jesus died
looking up into Christ’s face, into the face of God
heard his loving word, his prayer, his cries
felt the weight of my sin placed upon him

I have trod these loving steps, the steps of the Lamb
I have longed to follow the Christ, my shepherd
coming up beside him, or more truly,
noticed that He was already there beside me

God wants us to accept his gift
aware of the sacrifice of the cross, of Christ
walking with him to Golgotha, the skull
praying at the foot of the cross

God calls us to walk with him, ever
to accept his offering of love
Christ taking my shame upon himself
to set me free from sin


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

I have visited the cross of Calvary

I have walked the ancient streets
the steps of God’s word
slowing my gait to match Christ
to linger with my Savior

I have visited the cross of Calvary
looking up toward Christ’s face
heard his loving word
felt the weight of my sin

I have trod these loving steps
I have longed to follow the Christ
coming up beside him,
or more truly, noticed him already there

God wants us to accept him
aware of the sacrifice of the cross
walking with him to Golgotha
pausing at the foot of the cross

God calls us to walk with him
to accept his offering
Christ taking my sin upon him
to set me free again


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Made Right With God - 2

The debt already paid
the sacrifice of Christ
redeemed from the Lost
made right before God

Holy, by God’s grace,
the sacrifice of Christ
gathered in, restored
by God’s mercy of the cross


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Through the cross we are redeemed

Guilty in the eyes of our Master
convicted of our sin
destined for damnation
for an eternity in Hell

Only by Christ’s action
his Words come alive
what it means to love our neighbor
becoming our sacrifice

The High Priest become the Lamb
the Son the sacrifice
God choosing the cross
to set his people free

Through the cross we are redeemed
our debt fully paid
mercy from our loving God
saved by his amazing grace.


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,580+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Through the cross we find wisdom

Not in the riches of this world
earthly books, false treasure
Through the eyes of Jesus
in the heart of God
showing us love, compassion
what it means to love
through the cross we find wisdom
how we are to live
giving our lives for our neighbors
that they too may live


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Jesus’ human side

Something of God’s anger
Jesus’ human side
casting out the animals
scattering the coins of the changers

Casting out those in power,
perhaps with unbalanced scales,
making the space unholy
this dwelling place of God

Something of God’s anger
Jesus’ human side
a story to remember
in understanding God’s mercy
His Love on the cross.


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Someone gets hurt

as a matter of course
like children running
breaking the rules
maybe like running with scissors

Someone gets hurt
something of value gets broken
so it is with free will
choosing to sin against God

The relationship with God broken
the Savior had to suffer
to die, to be crucified
because of our rebellion

Stepping in to take our sin
to drink of that cup
the sin of the world upon Him
because God loves us that much.


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

humanity breaks the rules

Something of our nature, our inner selves
humanity breaks the rules,
sinning against authority, the law
failing to be faithful, will over love
from the Garden to now
humanity breaks the rules
rebellion of self
over faith, the law
the love of God, his mercy
forgiveness, faithfulness
over and over, the love of a Father
a loving mother, for children
wayward, learning, willful
breaking rules placed
given for their safety
but something in our nature
struggling with the boundaries
even within freedoms
given by God


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God’s weakness

what we might see as weakness
outside the world’s understanding
Christ’s humble submission
silent before the Sanhedrin
before the courts of Caesar
God’s weakness stronger
stronger than any human strength
choosing the path of the servant
to give eternal rest


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

wiser than human wisdom – v2

God’s foolishness
compassion, his love, agape
foolishness in the eyes of man
beyond our mortal vision
wiser than human wisdom
our sight so limited
failing to follow the commands
the righteous law of God

needing the foolishness
the sacrificial love of God
the coming of our Savior
God’s Love washing down
The Spirit come to the earth
to share God’s righteousness
the Shepherd become a Lamb
giving his life for us

God’s foolishness, unmerited
a gift of God’s heart
offering the Son for us
we must do our part
Accepting the gift of grace
the sacrifice of Christ
turning to him in righteousness
praise to our God above


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

wiser than human wisdom

God’s foolishness
compassion, his love, agape
foolishness in the eyes of man
beyond our mortal vision
wiser than human wisdom
our sight so limited
failing to follow the commands
the righteous law of God


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,430+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God’s Foolishness

God’s foolishness
dying for our sins
no proof we would follow
that we would live
as Christ taught us
how we are to love

wiser than human wisdom
for Christ knew the cost
our estrangement from God
the folly of our journey
come to teach us true piety
how to be righteous
a life favorable to God


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,430+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Christ the wisdom of God

Christ the wisdom of God
His Word come to life
here to save us
to walk in God’s light

An example, holy
how to live righteously
Christ teaching a new message
how God wants to set us free

Holy is the Lamb
the sacrifice, the Son
showing us the Love of God
when his work here was done

Dying, our atoning sacrifice
the one unblemished life
our sin transferred onto him
that the darkness would be bright

Christ the wisdom of God
a testament of love
God’s hope for all of us
in the example of the Son


March 16, 2012
John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
Exodus 20:1-17 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Meeting the Demands of the Law
Call to Worship
Unison Prayer (adapted from Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Exodus 20:1-17)
and sermon, “Laws for a Lawless World”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Third Sunday in Lent
March 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 21,430+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.