Sunday, January 19, 2014

children's message, "And God Created...", by Pastor Ruth Foss, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, 1/19/2014

And God Created. . .

What do galaxies, human beings, snapdragons, catfish, dragonflies and daisies have in common? Give the children a chance to guess. . .  They were all created by God. . . they didn’t just come into being. . . they were all made special by God. . . each and every one is different. . . just like people. We were all created different. You may not have the same things as someone else but that doesn’t make you unusable by God or even unneeded. God created you special just like He did creation. You are all special and God has a great plan for you. Just like the sun and moon are different they are very important and have a purpose.

But I have a question for you. . . have you ever took a real close look at something like. . . maybe a flower. . .  Give the children the pictures of flowers. . . have you ever seen how intricate and painstakingly they are made? Or even looked at nature. . . Give the children the nature pictures. . .  The God of the whole universe took all that time to make the flowers and nature so beautiful and you know what? He took that same type of time when He made you and me. God even did something special with humans. . . God made them in His own image. . . how awesome is that?

Now. . . I want you to keep those pictures I gave you this morning in a special place and on those times when you feel bad or that you aren’t special at all. I want you to pull out those pictures and look at them. God made flowers and nature special and so are you. . . remember that you are made in God’s image and when He created you. . . He thought to Himself. . . what he created was not just good. . . but it was. . . and is. . . very good. . .

January 19, 2014
Sermon 3 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-         El à God
-         Elohimà God
-         EloahàGod
Genesis 1:2-2:3
Deuteronomy 28:2-6
(All Scripture is from The Names of God Bible)
Offering – “I Will Bless the Lord”
Prayer of Thanksgiving
children’s sermon
-          “and God Created. . . “

by Pastor Ruth
Closing Song – “Friend of God”
and sermon “Hello My Name is …El, Elohim, and Eloah”

 (in the bulletin as “Hello My Name Is. . . God“)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 19, 2014
&
Baptism of the Lord Sunday
(and a time to celebrate and remember our own baptism)
Sermon 2 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-         Yeshua --> Jesus
-         Mashiach --> Christ, Messiah
Matthew 1:18-21
Psalm 2
Mark 1:14-20
Matthew 3:13-17
 (All Scripture is from The Names of God Bible)
Reception of new members
Offering – “The New 23rd
Prayer of Thanksgiving
children’s sermon
-          There is only One who can save us, Jesus, the one Savior
Closing Song – “The River Is Here”
and sermon “Hello My Name is …Yeshua/Mashiach”
(in the bulletin as “Hello My Name Is. . . Jesus, Christ, Messiah“)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 12, 2014
&
Epiphany Sunday
Epiphany of the Lord Sunday
Sermon Series on “The Names of God”
Sermon 1 of “What’s In A Name…”
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-         Ha-Shem -> the Name
-         Ehyeh -> I Am
Exodus 3:13-14
Leviticus 24:10-16
 (All Scripture is from The Names of God Bible)
offering – worship your holy name
Prayer of Thanksgiving
children’s sermon
-          different names, different meaning – one person
-          many names for God, all one God
communion –
-          “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”
-          “Lord, You Are More Precious Than Silver”
and sermon “Our Many Faceted God”
(saved as “Hello My Name Is. . . “)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME

January 5, 2014

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