our bodies protected

Covered, like a hand within a glove

our bodies protected

by the endless grace of God

healed, nurtured, gathered in

no longer strangers, outside

gathered in, family

grafted in, joined

part of the body, the vine

watered, carried for

in this do we live

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January 30 2013

Luke 4:14-21 (Common English Bible)

Nehemiah 8:1-3 (Common English Bible)

1 Corinthians 12:21-31a (Common English Bible)

Psalm 27

(and Ezekiel 37:1-14, not included by Pastor Ruth)

Worship Theme: “The People of God Unite”

Call to Worship (Psalm 27:1, 4-5, & 13-14 NIV Bible)

Unison Prayer

Prayer of Dedication (GBOD © 2013 Psalm 27)

and sermon – “Like a Hand in a Glove”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

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http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com

A Handmaiden of the Lord

http://pastorruth.posterous.com

http://www.suncookumc.org

Suncook United Methodist Church

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Suncook, NH

January 27, 2013

Third Sunday after Epiphany

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