shining on the outside

only for show, appearance

wounds hidden under the patina

shining on the outside

but weak deep within

the second pig, so many

focused on the superficial

not able to weather the storms

the furies and the troubles

that will surely come

July 2, 2013

1 Corinthians 3:10-15 (The Message)

-          story of the three little pigs

-          John 17:15-18

-          Colossians 2:6-7

Psalm 127 (NIV)

offering song, “Come to Jesus”

Prayer of Thanksgiving by Steve Curtis

children’s message on Matthew 7:24-26

by Kelly Curtis

New England Annual Conference report by Terry Pettengill

and sermon “Building Strong”

by Ellen Dickinson

&

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

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

Patten, ME

June 30, 2013

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