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Saturday, March 30, 2013

praying for his enemies

The prayer of Christ
the ancient words
speaking to us
down from the cross
his light shining
hope yet abides
even praying for his enemies
to change hearts like mine
Christ choosing sacrifice
giving up his life
setting us the example
how we are to live


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March 30, 2013
Good Friday
Seven Last Words Service
Opening prayer
Father forgive them, for they know not what they do (Elisha Burns)
(Luke 23:34).
Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise (Marshall Burns)
(Luke 23:43)
Woman, behold your son: behold your mother (Richard Fleury)
(John 19:26-27).
My God, My God, why have you forsaken me? (Mark Cioffi)
(Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34).
I thirst (Ray Foss)
(John 19:28).
It is finished (Kathy Akerman)
 (John 19:30).
Father, into your hands I commit my spirit (Pastor Ruth Foss)
(Luke 23:46).
&
The Voice of God. . . Mary, The Mother of Jesus
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)
service led by Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Good Friday
March 29, 2013


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