Thursday, February 28, 2013

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)

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)
February 24, 2013 – Peter  (portrayal by Marshall Burns)
March 3, 2013 – Pilate  (portrayed by Richard Fleury)
March 10, 2013 – Barabbas  (portrayed by Mark Cioffi)
March 17, 2013 - Dysmas (Thief on the cross)  (portrayed by Ray Foss)
March 24, 2013 Palm Sunday
March 28, 2013 Maundy Thursday – The Centurion  (portrayed by Mark Cioffi)
March 29, 2013 Good Friday - Mary Mother of Jesus (portrayed by Kathy Akerman)
March 31, 2013 Easter Sunday! - The Gardner (portrayed by Mary Ann Cioffi)
and Lenten Drama:
(a conversation with Peter and God after the cock crowed)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 24, 2013
Second Sunday in Lent
Lent

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