you will never see me

Christ’s stark judgment

on the people, the nation.

you will never see me

I will not return

until you come to me

and name me as God.

Is this the reason

he has not returned

for the people, the nation

still do not call him Lord.

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February 28, 2013

(I wrote this poem as “you will not see me”,

but when I typed it, I wrote, “you will never see me”,

without realizing it)

Second Sunday in Lent

Luke 13:31-35 (GOD’S WORD Translation)

Philippians 3:17-4:1 (GOD’S WORD Translation)

Worship Theme – “The Voice of God . . . Peter”

Call to Worship (Lectionary Worship Aids /Series IX, Cycle C ©2013)

Unison Prayer: Lent, United Methodist Hymnal, #268

Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2013, Psalm 27)

http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2013/03/lenten-dramas.html

This Lenten Season, we are doing something a little different. We are doing Lenten Dramas from:   http://www.sermonsfromseattle.com/home.htm It is called "The Voice of God". We are hearing conversations between God and some of the characters that took part in Passion Week. It has been a "moving experience" for all. . . 

February 13 2013 Ash Wednesday – James  (portrayed by Diane Mitchell)

February 17, 2013 – Judas  (portrayal by Ray Foss)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZXUSiwG8Dg

February 24, 2013 – Peter  (portrayal by Marshall Burns)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llPyvx5at-E

March 3, 2013 – Pilate  (portrayed by Richard Fleury)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEY_EcCBcd8

March 10, 2013 – Barabbas  (portrayed by Mark Cioffi)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_rxy_t5U0A

March 17, 2013 - Dysmas (Thief on the cross)  (portrayed by Ray Foss)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Pp7QMPMUfs

March 24, 2013 Palm Sunday

March 28, 2013 Maundy Thursday – The Centurion  (portrayed by Mark Cioffi)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGeMYrvDOjk

March 29, 2013 Good Friday - Mary Mother of Jesus (portrayed by Kathy Akerman)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SVkIPKp0wA

March 31, 2013 Easter Sunday! - The Gardner (portrayed by Mary Ann Cioffi)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL5YBlVn5Aw

and Lenten Drama:

(a conversation with Peter and God after the cock crowed)

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

February 24, 2013

Second Sunday in Lent

Lent

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