Poetry Where You Live

A Handmaiden of the Lord

Suncook United Methodist Church

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

Suncook, NH

Pastor Ruth Foss

A Handmaiden of the Lord

Suncook United Methodist Church

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

Suncook, NH

February 17, 2013

Lent

different stairs

meaning in the ancient baths

preceding Jesus

different stairs for entering

and for returning

the baths for washing

ritual purity

entering dirty

and exiting clean

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March 9, 2013

video and

Spirit Study

baths at Qumran

March 3, 2013

Mark 1:9-13

Matthew 4:8-10

Chapter 1,

“Baptism and Temptation

The Jordan River and the Wilderness”

third book in a series of books -

“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=1104578

by Reverend Adam Hamilton

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http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton

https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton

read 2/23/2012

“Final Words from the Cross”

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“24 Hours That Changed the World”

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Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss

A Handmaiden of the Lord

Suncook United Methodist Church

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

Suncook, NH

Pastor Ruth Foss

A Handmaiden of the Lord

Suncook United Methodist Church

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

Suncook, NH

February 17, 2013

Lent

ritual purification

the understanding of the Jordan

of John’s baptism, the cleaning

better comprehend

in the ritual purification

the cleansing at Qumran

the ancient baths a message

how they were restored

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March 9, 2013

video and

Spirit Study

March 3, 2013

Mark 1:9-13

Matthew 4:8-10

Chapter 1,

“Baptism and Temptation

The Jordan River and the Wilderness”

third book in a series of books -

“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=1104578

by Reverend Adam Hamilton

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827

http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton

https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton

read 2/23/2012

“Final Words from the Cross”

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802

“24 Hours That Changed the World”

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=833652

Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss

A Handmaiden of the Lord

Suncook United Methodist Church

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

Suncook, NH

Pastor Ruth Foss

A Handmaiden of the Lord

Suncook United Methodist Church

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

Suncook, NH

February 17, 2013

Lent

Open ourselves to blessing

our prayer, our petition

to be open in this season

that we would feel your breath upon us

yoked for your purpose

that we would open ourselves

to the Spirit’s calling

journeying with you

this whole Lenten season

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March 9, 2013

Third Sunday in Lent

Luke 13:1-9 (GOD’S WORD Translation)

Isaiah 55:1-9 (GOD’S WORD Translation)

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

Call to Worship (Psalm 27:1, 5, 14 God’s Word Translation)

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)

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 Pilate and God after the crucifixion)

by Pastor Ruth Foss

A Handmaiden of the Lord

Suncook United Methodist Church

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

Suncook, NH

March 3, 2013

Third Sunday in Lent

Lent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 22,690+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Guide us through this season

Lord we beseech thee

guide us through this season

through reflection, confession

repentance of our journey

Open us to blessing

walking up to you

beside you through the Passion

through your victory to heaven

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March 9, 2013

Third Sunday in Lent

Luke 13:1-9 (GOD’S WORD Translation)

Isaiah 55:1-9 (GOD’S WORD Translation)

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

Call to Worship (Psalm 27:1, 5, 14 God’s Word Translation)

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

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 Pilate and God after the crucifixion)

by Pastor Ruth Foss

A Handmaiden of the Lord

Suncook United Methodist Church

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

Suncook, NH

March 3, 2013

Third Sunday in Lent

Lent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 22,690+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

high on a rock

to the mountaintop, the pinnacle

to the ends of the earth

high on a rock

a light for the people

we are given the light

the share with our neighbors

not timid, furtive

to be shared freely

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March 9, 2013

Third Sunday in Lent

Luke 13:1-9 (GOD’S WORD Translation)

Isaiah 55:1-9 (GOD’S WORD Translation)

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

Call to Worship (Psalm 27:1, 5, 14 God’s Word Translation)

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

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 Pilate and God after the crucifixion)

by Pastor Ruth Foss

A Handmaiden of the Lord

Suncook United Methodist Church

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

Suncook, NH

March 3, 2013

Third Sunday in Lent

Lent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 22,690+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

hidden within his tent

not under a bushel

within the love of God

hidden within his tent

my Savior, my all

Christ sets me high

sharing the words given

a light, a beacon

the calling of his children

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March 9, 2013

Third Sunday in Lent

Luke 13:1-9 (GOD’S WORD Translation)

Isaiah 55:1-9 (GOD’S WORD Translation)

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

Call to Worship (Psalm 27:1, 5, 14 God’s Word Translation)

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

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 Pilate and God after the crucifixion)

by Pastor Ruth Foss

A Handmaiden of the Lord

Suncook United Methodist Church

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

Suncook, NH

March 3, 2013

Third Sunday in Lent

Lent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 22,690+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

my life’s fortress

within his body

within the tent

the fortress, redeemer

my Savior, my king

He is my life’s fortress

my hope, my all

Christ is the blessing

the Savior, the call

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March 9, 2013

Third Sunday in Lent

Luke 13:1-9 (GOD’S WORD Translation)

Isaiah 55:1-9 (GOD’S WORD Translation)

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

Call to Worship (Psalm 27:1, 5, 14 God’s Word Translation)

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

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 Pilate and God after the crucifixion)

by Pastor Ruth Foss

A Handmaiden of the Lord

Suncook United Methodist Church

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

Suncook, NH

March 3, 2013

Third Sunday in Lent

Lent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 22,690+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

My Salvation

The Lord my all

my hope, my redeemer

my Salvation, my life

my fortress, my beacon

Savior come

return to my person

wash over me Spirit

fill me with the Passion

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March 9, 2013

Third Sunday in Lent

Luke 13:1-9 (GOD’S WORD Translation)

Isaiah 55:1-9 (GOD’S WORD Translation)

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

Call to Worship (Psalm 27:1, 5, 14 God’s Word Translation)

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

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 Pilate and God after the crucifixion)

by Pastor Ruth Foss

A Handmaiden of the Lord

Suncook United Methodist Church