Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Freedom with Reverence – v3

Humility, a humbleness with power,
calling us, praying that we, that our nation,
may use our freedom, our liberty, our might
Our freedom with reverence, our calling
from the beginning of time
Stewards of the world;
but we are human only,
conflicted, arguing, contrary,
far below the mind of God.

Our prayer in remembrance of our dead,
of our saints who have gone before,
of those living who served
and those yet to come
A call to us, to servanthood,
the awesome responsibility;
Not just the going on our own
turning to our God,
as the source of our strength.


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edited November 11, 2014
Freedom with Reverence – v3

Veteran’s Day
edited May 25, 2014
Freedom with Reverence – v2
May 24, 2009
Freedom with Reverence
Unison Prayer
“Eternal God, who created us in your own image.
Enable us to fearlessly contend against evil and to
make no peace with oppression.
May we use our freedom with reverence, and
for the establishment of justice to the glory of
your holy name; through Jesus Christ our Savior.”
The Epistle Reading
Ephesians 3:7-13
Gospel Reading
Mark 4:30-32
and sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
“God Has Big Plans For You”
Suncook United Methodist Church
May 24, 2009
Ascension Sunday
and the Sunday before Memorial Day

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