Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Hands that Gathered Grain – v2

Watching the fishermen
the ones who followed Jesus
who sought the Messiah
who followed the Christ
Leaving their father, their nets,
working for the kingdom
continuing yet.

Hands that gathered grain
the seeds that were sown
the wheat that grew
a harvest for the kingdom
Heeding His calling
to go, to make disciples
to the ends of the earth


edited June 25, 2014
Hands that Gathered Grain – v2
January 22, 2011
Hands that Gathered Grain
based on posting the poem
“With His Calloused Hands”
January 21, 2011
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With His Calloused Hands

Not a member of the elite
never sitting, studying in the Temple
working, with his calloused hands
the nets, the water, this was his life

Beginning the church, this foundation
ordinary men, laity, common
spreading the word
the truth of God’s love
to the ends of the earth

October 26, 2009 and October 27, 2009
Matthew 16:13-19
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09

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