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)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB7pOyCPdz8

(John 19:26-27).

My God, My God, why have you forsaken me? (Mark Cioffi)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbiKY2NBTEM

(Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34).

I thirst (Ray Foss)

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

(John 19:28).

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/03/meditation-i-am-thirsty-part-of-seven.html

It is finished (Kathy Akerman)

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

 (John 19:30).

Father, into your hands I commit my spirit (Pastor Ruth Foss)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPqLs4cHdRg

(Luke 23:46).

&

The Voice of God. . . Mary, The Mother of Jesus

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

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

service led by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com

A Handmaiden of the Lord

http://pastorruth.posterous.com

http://www.suncookumc.org

Suncook United Methodist Church

http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965

Suncook, NH

Good Friday

March 29, 2013

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